Ken, a loyal fan for 56 years, has become an internet phenomenon after son Adam filmed his agony as he sat at home listening to radio commentary of his side's dramatic penalty shoot-out win at Chelsea.

To see Ken's agony, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2PZzCP0cFE

The video, highlighting the rollercoaster emotions of missing out on the match, has already had more than 19,000 hits

And the 63-year-old made sure he and Adam were not going to suffer a similar fate on December 2 by being among the first to secure their seats for the eagerly-anticipated quarter final.

The Burnley mad father and son were also handed two free tickets for the game as thanks for helping to bring smiles to fans' faces with their hilarious video antics.

"I think I went through every agony on the night and I don't want to go through it again," insisted Ken.

"I was down at Turf Moor early on Wednesday to make sure of my seat and I would urge all fans to do the same.

"I've been through the good times, the bad times and more bad times, but this is an exciting time for the club and wouldn't it be great to see Turf Moor packed to the rafters against Arsenal?"

Ken, whose fame will grow after he appears on Wednesday night's North West Tonight programme on the BBC, added: "I think the game sells itself, but I wouldn't miss the game for the world.

"The alternative of listening to the game on the radio doesn't bear thinking about!"

Tickets went on sale for the Arsenal game on Wednesday morning.