We cant all get to the games, simple as. Up to age 16 I never missed a home match, but things change; 3 years college in Nottingham, then 3 years working in Stoke knocked that on the head. Nowadays, I have to be in the shop saturdays or I wouldnt earn a living, and evening matches are out if I ever want to see my wife, who being a non-driving nurse I have to drop off and collect from the hospital. I have a mate in Dartford whos in pretty much the same situation and another diehard Saints fan, we unfailingly speak before, after and often during the game, as far as Im concerned that doesnt make us any less "fans" than anyone else. I often wish I had a 9-5 weekday job that I could leave at the office and get to St Marys, but in my line of work that simply isnt possible.