'No Arsenal scouting request' for Lincoln, say North Ferriby
Wednesday 22 February 2017 20:55, UK
North Ferriby's club secretary has confirmed they had no ticket request from Arsenal, amid reports a Gunners' scout was turned away from watching Lincoln.
Arsenal are turning their attentions to an historic FA Cup quarter-final against National League-leaders Lincoln in March.
The Gunners would not confirm whether or not they sent a scout to the game when contacted by Sky Sports News HQ.
But North Ferriby club secretary, Andrew Frankland Barber, said: "Anyone requesting tickets from Tuesday, the answer was no. It didn't matter who you are.
"If you didn't have a ticket by 9pm on Monday night, then it was just a no. It didn't matter if you were Arsenal or Lincoln or North Ferriby or press. There were no tickets."
By Monday night, North Ferriby, who are bottom of the National League, had sold 2389 tickets and ticket sales were halted. The game was won 1-0 by Lincoln.
