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How old is he? The club have been doing half price memberships recently so just £7.50 for a junior. Only £15 for an adult which is a small price to pay on top if it shunts you up the pecking order. https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/membership

He's done really really well no one can deny that and the turnaround has been huge but I'm still being cautious one swallow does not make a summer and all that! Let's remember he hasn't had a full season many managers have had that good season and them been absolutely dreadful, that said all the signs are good and he's surprised me as looked like another dud for the first month or so, credit to Tonda! If we didn't make the playoffs now after playing like that against arsenal will it be considered a failure?

Hopefully we can put in a performance and result that will make it an unforgettable experience for him. My brother and his nipper have finally managed to get out of Bahrain and are in transit back to England as I type. My nephew is football mad and was in the Tekkers academy in Bahrain that's sponsored by Saints. I'm really hoping that my membership and 3 aways this season will be enough to make me eligible to buy tickets to take him. After the shitness he's had to face recently - losing his mum and then 2 days later finding himself in a fucking warzone - it would be amazing to be able to take him to see Saints at Wembley.

The bitterness from Arsenal fans is hilarious. We were lucky, the second goal shouldn’t have counted as Larin was in an offside position, Manning is a cunt for fouling Dowman etc 😂

I thought Bragg was great, and a mate pointed out today that we played 5 a side with his Dad (as did anybody at JD Fives at Eastleigh) 🤣

Cam Bragg was class again last night 😊 so calm and composed on the ball.

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I think the original 50th anniversary shirt looks crap anyway. It’s a horrible shade of yellow.. But we’re playing well in it so a few quid for a taggy kids replica is fine by me.

TBF some of fake ones being last night looked awful ... yellow so much brighter than the original!!

There's a worst case scenario this summer that if we don't go up we could lose Downes, Charles and Jander to other clubs. Having Bragg around would definitely lessen that loss. Not that I think we will lose all 3 of them but it's possible.

Is that octopus still about that could do it ? Would be no more slimy than some of the ex players that they draft in.

Yep Bree is another solid pro. Reliability at Championship level for under a Million quid. The irony is that if we got promoted thanks to these players and we were ruthless with the ambition of staying up the likes of Manning, Bree and Wood should be amongst the squad players culled for better.

Only 4 wins pretty crap hit rate but we’re due to win one. I remember in 2017 we had a semi final draw which everyone was saying we had no chance and a lot decided they weren’t going to bother going to Anfield, it was one of the best nights ever. So for that reason I will do everything I can to be at Wembley end of April. Sons first semi final too and first trip to Wembley. Like Anfield 2017 I’ll go there thinking we probably won’t but then again, we just might and if we do it’ll be a day to never forget

I agree about Manning, he has answered some critics I think who said we couldn't possibly play a back 4 with him as left back. Also, a word for James Bree. I don't think it is fluke that our improvement in defence has coincided with him returning to the fold. He is an important part of our back 4 set up now, he is not flashy but is very calm and assured and always seems to be in the right place defensively. Also, pretty good on the ball and has an eye for goal occasionally which is a bonus! Must say, I couldn't understand why he was discarded by previous managers, but credit to Tonda for recognising his qualities.

At least we dont have to worry about Man City fans buying in our end, it will be quite an unattractive trip for their fans who will be tempted to save their cash for the final. FA might have learnt a lesson and lower ticket prices? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c14xyegjzv3o

Agree with that except I would start Fellows instead of Matsuki as long as his fitness is OK after last night. He looked like he was returning to form so would be good to keep his confidence flowing. Also, Larin may start instead of Stewart purely to protect him from potential injury and with another key game coming up v Derby.

I've a memory of the Chelsea semi final being on marathon day as my son and I went to near the finish before heading to Wembley.

Just for the record I was being sarcastic, I don’t really believe they stuck two balls in the microwave to heat them up. Everyone knows they shoved them up Joe Cole’s arse for ten minutes.

Team picks itself after yesterday's exhustive exertions; Peretz; Bree, THB, Stephens, Manning; Downes, Charles, Azaz; Matsuki Scienza, Stewart No doubt Wrexham have been watching the video of last night's match against Arsenal a few dozen times today. If we can reproduce that form amd commitment there should be only one winner.

For reference, I went for TravellingSaint’s recommendation on this thread.

I had until a few months ago, if it is any consolation. I also can’t remember if I was at the 2-1 home win over Blackburn in Sept 1975. I think I was though…..

Christ I'd literally forgotten all about playing Leicester in 2021.

In case anyone is in any doubt, there is no way Stewart should or will start this one. Unless we want him to get injured again

Ah, cheers - might be worth a punt then. Can always wear it at the final if it doesn't arrive in time for the SF of course 🙂