Due to an overwhelming response to the new McFarland’s Bar @ The Pedigree Suite ahead of tomorrow’s game against Sheffield Wednesday, the last few remaining memberships up for grabs at the cost of £25 for the 2012-13 season.
The recently launched McFarland’s Bar @ The Pedigree Suite is an area allocated exclusively for Derby County season ticket holders on a matchday at Pride Park Stadium *, by membership only.
It is anticipated that there will no memberships available to purchase from within the McFarland’s Bar @ The Pedigree Suite tomorrow and only season ticket holders who have pre-purchased the memberships will be guaranteed admission for tomorrow’s showdown with the Owls.
McFarland’s Bar will be officially opened at 2pm by the man himself and Derby County Chairman Andy Appleby, while a number of ex-Rams from the 1971-72 First Division title-winning side will also to be in attendance. A question and answer session will follow with legendary Rams Alan Hinton and Terry Hennessey, who have flown in especially from the USA and Australia to take in the opening game of the campaign.
Season ticket holders are encouraged to purchase their membership as soon as possible from the Digonex Ticket Office or by calling 0871 472 1884 (option 1) to take advantage of the offer and enhance their matchday experience. Lines are open until 6pm this evening and from 9am tomorrow morning.
McFarland’s Bar @ The Pedigree Suite will be hosted at each home game by a Derby County compere who will deliver sports quiz competitions, interview special guests and distribute prizes courtesy of Club Partner Marston’s. Past and present Derby County players, plus mascot Rammie, will be regularly in attendance throughout the campaign.
In addition a wide range of wines, beers and soft drinks will be on offer, with the best beer prices around from only £2.50 per pint available from opening time until 90 minutes before kick-off. A choice of hot food will also be available to purchase from the newly installed Butcher’s Block facility.
* Excludes the Nottingham Forest and Leeds United fixtures. Entrance is on a first come first served basis.