suewhistle Posted 26 November, 2009 Share Posted 26 November, 2009 Saints have averaged over 30k in seasons when in the Premiership before so we could get close to 40k for alot of games if doing well. Plus if they went for the German model of lower ticket prices I reckon they could get those sorts of figures regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Saint Posted 26 November, 2009 Share Posted 26 November, 2009 Read this article with some amusement. Whilst it would be absolutely unbelievably fantastic if it came to us, I am certain that SCC do not have the wit or vision to pull something like this off. They just cannot seem to grasp the bigger picture for anything which may improve the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 26 November, 2009 Share Posted 26 November, 2009 Lord Mawhinney is on the executive board in charge of the World Cup 2018 bid. Well you learn something every day thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 26 November, 2009 Share Posted 26 November, 2009 Population means **** all if there is little interest in football, they have the same population now yet still get half of what we get despite being a league higher. Saints would struggle to fill a 40K stadium, it would fill for probably the big 4 plus maybe Spurs. Bristol or Plymouth - no way. Big cities - footballing minnows All the plasticS would fill it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintNeil90 Posted 26 November, 2009 Share Posted 26 November, 2009 Anyone ever seen plans of how the stadium would look if it was expanded? I know they built it so it could be expanded so surely they must have pictures somewhere of what it would look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 26 November, 2009 Share Posted 26 November, 2009 It can't be Drogbaj as he is too slow to get offside in the first place. As for his constant injuries, Im told he got Swine flu walking past an empty pork pie wrapper. I was on about Waigo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red and White Russ Posted 26 November, 2009 Share Posted 26 November, 2009 I would be very surprised if we were allowed to put a bid in at this very late stage in the process, regardless of facilities, location etc etc. Firstly the F.A. are sticklers for rules, and officialdom, and secondly the other 15 bidding cities would probably kick up a fuss about us being let in at the last minute. Shame, but it's not going to happen folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 26 November, 2009 Share Posted 26 November, 2009 Fwiw I think pretty much any team debuting in the Premier League with a catchment of the whole South West of England would sell out a 40k stadium for a few of the big games and could pack it with competitive pricing, there would be loads of Devon and Cornwall-based football fans who'd want to see Prem matches for one season at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooohTerryHurlock Posted 26 November, 2009 Share Posted 26 November, 2009 Read this article with some amusement. Whilst it would be absolutely unbelievably fantastic if it came to us, I am certain that SCC do not have the wit or vision to pull something like this off. They just cannot seem to grasp the bigger picture for anything which may improve the city. agreed.... a councilwith very little vision or innovation and sadly running miles behind there counter parts in both directions!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerfryisalegend Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 (edited) http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/4761752.Southampton_hoping_for_second_World_Cup_chance/ Already posted, sorry. Edited 27 November, 2009 by Rogerfryisalegend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/4761752.Southampton_hoping_for_second_World_Cup_chance/ Already posted, sorry. Jesus, she has no charisma whatsoever. I probably would though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 Fwiw I think pretty much any team debuting in the Premier League with a catchment of the whole South West of England would sell out a 40k stadium for a few of the big games and could pack it with competitive pricing, there would be loads of Devon and Cornwall-based football fans who'd want to see Prem matches for one season at least. Agree with this. The nearest prem team to Plymouth is probably Portsmouth... A long way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 I would be very surprised if we were allowed to put a bid in at this very late stage in the process, regardless of facilities, location etc etc. Firstly the F.A. are sticklers for rules, and officialdom, and secondly the other 15 bidding cities would probably kick up a fuss about us being let in at the last minute. Shame, but it's not going to happen folks. Is this World cup for England being staged next month? Did i miss something? I hadn't even heard that we had put in a bid for it yet? Oh....2018? Christ! How last minute are we? We should have made our intentions clear at least five years ago. That bloody Rupert Lowe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 Is this World cup for England being staged next month? Did i miss something? I hadn't even heard that we had put in a bid for it yet? Oh....2018? Christ! How last minute are we? We should have made our intentions clear at least five years ago. That bloody Rupert Lowe! I dont think Rupert Lowe would have not wanted the World Cup to be staged at his Stadium perhaps there were other reasons why Southampton was not chosen but of course you maybe correct. The Capacity perhaps may have been a problem especially as Portsmouth were apparently at the time due to build a new stadium After all the Rugby world Cup is a possibility at St Mary's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 Agree with this. The nearest prem team to Plymouth is probably Portsmouth... A long way Aren't Brum/Villa/Wolves nearer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 Also, you get to keep the stadium... Not if it's built out of scaffolding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 I was on about Waigo.yeah I knew that but anything to have a pop at Baj. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altoniansaints Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 If the local councils are paying for a 40k seater stadium what team would argue??? if southampton council offered to build us a 80k seater stadium we as a club would not say no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 If the local councils are paying for a 40k seater stadium what team would argue??? if southampton council offered to build us a 80k seater stadium we as a club would not say no Wouldn't we? I can't think of much worse than playing in an 80k stadium when the max attendance (even in the Prem) would be around 35k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 Aren't Brum/Villa/Wolves nearer? either way.....miles away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 27 November, 2009 Who'd have thought it...Portsmouth council supporting Southampton for a World Cup bid. http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/4764104.Potential_Southampton_cup_bid_backed_by_Portsmouth_leader/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 27 November, 2009 This shows why a bid from Portsmouth or Southampton could be import to the FA as FIFA may look kindly to a good spread around the nation for venues. With no Portsmouth that is a big gap in the map! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 This shows why a bid from Portsmouth or Southampton could be import to the FA as FIFA may look kindly to a good spread around the nation for venues. With no Portsmouth that is a big gap in the map! do you not think (looking at that) that it is kinda spread out around the country...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altoniansaints Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 Wouldn't we? I can't think of much worse than playing in an 80k stadium when the max attendance (even in the Prem) would be around 35k. us supporters would maybe say that but the club would happily have 80k seats available for the big 4/5 games in a season! especially as the stadium would cost the club very little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 do you not think (looking at that) that it is kinda spread out around the country...? The vast majority of the population lives in the south east, so it would be better to look at a demographic map rather than a geographic one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 The vast majority of the population lives in the south east, so it would be better to look at a demographic map rather than a geographic one. probably why they will have 2 maybe 3 stadiums in london Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 27 November, 2009 do you not think (looking at that) that it is kinda spread out around the country...? Well it is weighted very heavily towards the north and has no venue the large conurbations in the South East. A good spread of 12 stadiums would be... 6 stadiums in the South Plymouth, Bristol, Southampton and London (Wembley, Spurs, Arsenal) and 6 stadiums in the North Manchester (Old Trafford and CoM's), Liverpool, Nottingham, Birmingham, Newcastle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 Well it is weighted very heavily towards the north and has no venue the large conurbations in the South East. A good spread of 12 stadiums would be... 6 stadiums in the South Plymouth, Bristol, Southampton and London (Wembley, Spurs, Arsenal) and 6 stadiums in the North Manchester (Old Trafford and CoM's), Liverpool, Nottingham, Birmingham, Newcastle we are not a bidding city by the looks of it and it does not look essential that a city (an hour commute to london) has to be a venue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 27 November, 2009 we are not a bidding city by the looks of it and it does not look essential that a city (an hour commute to london) has to be a venue According to the Portsmouth Council leader it may not be too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 According to the Portsmouth Council leader it may not be too late. what about the FA...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 27 November, 2009 what about the FA...? Well the guy from Pompey city council would have been talking to the FA very recently yet still thinks Southampton have a chance and so do SEEDA(South East England Development Agency). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 27 November, 2009 I'm sure we would all like to hear from the club if anything is happening if anything. Just a guess but as this has been in the Echo as main story for last couple of days if the club were not in talks with the FA then they would release a statement to end media speculation saying Southampton can't bid. The lack of anything from the club to me suggests they are still talking to the FA and will disclose what has gone on after talks have concluded either successfully or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Jazzbo Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 I dont know if this has already been mentioned. Plymouth's bid is a joint bid with Plymouth CC and Devon and Cornwall County Councils, by doing that, they're probably able to spread costs and workload across the 3 councils. Perhaps the City Council and Hampshire CC should look at a joint bid. Afterall it will be instrumental in attracting tourist to the New Forest, and elswhere in Hants as well as the football. One of the SA venues is in a town called Nelspruit, its not a very big town, and its miles from nowhere. However, its the nearest big town to Kruger National Park, and there is an expectation that people will visit the park while they are up that way. They're even planning to use the lodges etc in the park for accomodation. Fanzones etc could be outside the City, i.e Queen Victoria County Park, or the Rosebowl (if there's no clash with Cricket) or similar places. It doesn't all have to be within the City Council boundaries, and HCC will also benefit from anything going on down here. I suppose my point is, we should attempt a regional bid with St Mary's being the venue for the games, and not just restricting it all within the City. Having said all of that, I'm not sure the World Cup will come here anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickmick Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 I'm sure we would all like to hear from the club if anything is happening if anything. Just a guess but as this has been in the Echo as main story for last couple of days if the club were not in talks with the FA then they would release a statement to end media speculation saying Southampton can't bid. The lack of anything from the club to me suggests they are still talking to the FA and will disclose what has gone on after talks have concluded either successfully or not. That line reminds me of the bad old take over days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 If Messrs. Liebherr and Cortese believe expanding SMS's capacity as we edge back towards the Prem is a good idea then getting the FA to part fund it is probably another good idea. I just wonder whether Mr Liebherr intends to still be here in 2018? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesaint Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 A bloke on the echo website put this up; Here starts the Echo readers/Saints supporters bid to persuade the FA to let the city bid. Let your voice be known by airing it on these sites...... http://www.england20 18bid.com/support/re gister.aspx http://www.2018engla nd.co.uk/southampton -hoping-to-be-allowe d-late-city-bid.html http://www.2018-engl and.co.uk/advancedgu estbook/addentry.php Who's to say we can't get some momentum going by getting other English team's supporters to back us as well. Anyone thinking of doing a facebook group page for this??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 27 November, 2009 Share Posted 27 November, 2009 A bloke on the echo website put this up; Here starts the Echo readers/Saints supporters bid to persuade the FA to let the city bid. Let your voice be known by airing it on these sites...... http://www.england20 18bid.com/support/re gister.aspx http://www.2018engla nd.co.uk/southampton -hoping-to-be-allowe d-late-city-bid.html http://www.2018-engl and.co.uk/advancedgu estbook/addentry.php Who's to say we can't get some momentum going by getting other English team's supporters to back us as well. Anyone thinking of doing a facebook group page for this??? There was no chance of the FA changing their mind on this issue. Then they saw a facebook page and they awarded Southampton te bid straight away. Fan power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 It looks more likely that England's bid may succeed now that Warner is backing it. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/8383459.stm So we should really begin a campaign aimed at the FA for Southampton to be allowed to bid. if there was enough groundswell of support in the city for it we could convince them. We just need belief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 It looks more likely that England's bid may succeed now that Warner is backing it. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/8383459.stm So we should really begin a campaign aimed at the FA for Southampton to be allowed to bid. if there was enough groundswell of support in the city for it we could convince them. We just need belief! And a facebook page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesaint Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 I actually think NC will be trying very hard behind the scenes to try and bring it down here, not even sure why but just think he may be one of those people who can make things happen, just like getting ML to buy us. Not really sure if there is anything the humble fan can do, but if it were local as well as it being great for business and investment within the city I would love to take my kids if not to the stadium (if prices are stuped as well as going to corperate bosseds or whatever) would love to take my kids as well as the whole family to the 'fan zones'. I know its a very very long shot but I have my fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 Markus might not be around that long. He's an old man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the colonel Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 Markus might not be around that long. He's an old man. No he's not he is only 62 FFS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waggy Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 Markus might not be around that long. He's an old man. WTF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 And a facebook page. and a poll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesaint Posted 28 November, 2009 Share Posted 28 November, 2009 I have phoned the FA; the number is on this link http://www.thefa.com/TheFA/WhoWeAre/ContactUs/NewsAndFeatures/2007/Contact_Us.aspx As the top number relates to all football matters I thought I would phone and leave a message stating why I believe Southampton should be accepted, it really would be great for Hampshire and I think it best not to give up till the last min, if others can leave a message they all will go to the correct department 'world cup host citys' and at least its may help more than a kick up the arse!! COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 There was no chance of the FA changing their mind on this issue. Then they saw a facebook page and they awarded Southampton te bid straight away. Fan power. Maybe so but we've rigged polls before. Leave a message of support here and see where it takes us! http://www.2018england.co.uk/southampton-hoping-to-be-allowed-late-city-bid.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesaint Posted 29 November, 2009 Share Posted 29 November, 2009 Maybe so but we've rigged polls before. Leave a message of support here and see where it takes us! http://www.2018england.co.uk/southampton-hoping-to-be-allowed-late-city-bid.html Please 4 messages aint going to be enough even though it prob will not help anyway, lets put some positive comments on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyin Posted 30 November, 2009 Share Posted 30 November, 2009 There is now a facebook page "Let SOUTHAMPTON bid to be a host city for the 2018 World Cup", worth a try. I heard on Football Focus that Motty is a VP of the 2018 bid. Wonder if bombarding his email with pleas to allow our city to bid would get him on our side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 30 November, 2009 Share Posted 30 November, 2009 Praise be! Our place is assured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyin Posted 30 November, 2009 Share Posted 30 November, 2009 read again "Worth a try" Some people..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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