Saint Lindford Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Also, just to clarify regarding all those excited about the support we took to Wembley, there were loads of people around me who had brought their wife/kids/mates along for a day out, who were all clearly not regular match goers, but came along for a good day out at Wembley. We would not be alone in that. Most clubs that go to Wembley will have 'fans' who will go just because it is a day out. Look at the blue few, can't fill their ground but will have 'fans' going to Wembley who won't have seen them yet this season. That is if they can sell all their tickets..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 31 March, 2010 Author Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Club is expecting 21-22k unless sales massively pick-up. Obviously going for a walk in the new forest is more entertaining than seeing the team you stood up and claimed to love on sundays frantic push for promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vershinin Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 I would've done, but i was in the terrace at Brentford . Same. Looks like skates are struggling to get above 22k for Wembley at the mo, and we are on course for that in a L1 game on bank holiday. **** them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Good man, she should expect to drive anyway, i mean why else would a woman be allowed to go to football? To buy the burgers and console me on her breast after a Saints defeat, but that's about it. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West End Saint Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 I shall be there as usual however I am not very popular at home, I will be bailing out of my Wifes Nan's 90th birthday do early to go and see the Saints. Off to Brighton as well tomorrow so not the most popular man in West End never mind COYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Club is expecting 21-22k unless sales massively pick-up. slightly dissapointing, but those of us at the game will no doubt carry the cup final win enjoyment/enthusism into this game. A couple of wins back to back and the play off might look a possibility. If that is the case the fans will flood back to SMS for the remaining games. Lets hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Club is expecting 21-22k unless sales massively pick-up. That would be embarassing after Sunday, and on a Bank Holiday. Our crowds have, in my opinion, been a little bit disappointing this season (I'm not talking in the context of L1), some good 30k crowds but I'd much rather have 25k every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristolSaint Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 I fly back to Blighty on April 10th and cant wait to see saints play again. I am going to Rovers and Oldham game. Playoffs still possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 31 March, 2010 Author Share Posted 31 March, 2010 That would be embarassing after Sunday, and on a Bank Holiday. Our crowds have, in my opinion, been a little bit disappointing this season (I'm not talking in the context of L1), some good 30k crowds but I'd much rather have 25k every week. i agree, maybe a more appropriate song for Wembley on sunday would have been "stand up if you love the saints when there is a big games but cant be bother to get of my arse the rest of the time" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Still early days. Many believe the season's over already - a win on Thursday may change a few minds, however, lose and............................................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFKA South Woodford Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Would love to be there on Monday, but the mrs is on holiday for the next two weeks and wants to get away for a few days in Cornwall, and it's my brothers stag do down there at the weekend. 'Her plans could yet be scuppered by the signalmans strike though' So will have to miss my first home game in months. Will be there for Charlton and funds permitting for the other home games this season as well. Good thing my brothers wedding is on the 1st of May, i'd be gutted to miss the Southend game on the 8th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 No, i said 5000 from outside a 50 miles radius of Southampton, both Weymouth and Andover are in this zone. Well then your assumption that it is a piece of p*ss to get to Southampton from the Weymouth area is still wrong. £20 return unless you have a travel card, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuRomseySaint Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Still early days. Many believe the season's over already - a win on Thursday may change a few minds, however, lose and............................................................. If we lose on Thursday then I won't be going to the game on Monday. I will be going for a walk in the New Forest with Turkish. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 31 March, 2010 Author Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Well then your assumption that it is a piece of p*ss to get to Southampton from the Weymouth area is still wrong. £20 return unless you have a travel card, I think. Worth getting a travel card if you are doing the journey most saturdays then isn't it. http://www.railcard.co.uk/network In just four home games the card pays for itself, for the other 19 home games of the season you are efficently getting 4 of them free with the amount you are saving on the cost of transport with your travel card. See, solution to every problem/excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 31 March, 2010 Author Share Posted 31 March, 2010 If we lose on Thursday then I won't be going to the game on Monday. I will be going for a walk in the New Forest with Turkish. xx Yeah, that'd be lovely, we could stop for a cream tea, go and look in the window of some of the trinket shops in Lyndhurst, much better than going to support the team i proffessed my undying love for on sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Worth getting a travel card if you are doing the journey most saturdays then isn't it. http://www.railcard.co.uk/network In just four home games the card pays for itself, for the other 19 home games of the season you are efficently getting 4 of them free with the amount you are saving on the cost of transport with your travel card. See, solution to every problem/excuse. Ultimately I just can't believe someone is disappointed with a 21k average gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Yeah, that'd be lovely, we could stop for a cream tea, go and look in the window of some of the trinket shops in Lyndhurst, much better than going to support the team i proffessed my undying love for on sunday. Don't forget the ponies! :smt107 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 31 March, 2010 Author Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Ultimately I just can't believe someone is disappointed with a 21k average gate. Ultimately, i cant believe that people call themselves fans when they only go to big games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellish Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Ultimately, i cant believe that people call themselves fans when they only go to big games. agreed they are also the same who moan they cant get a ticket, not enough money this month, ect ect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 I'm being left at home to do some decorating while the misses takes the kids to her mums over the bank holiday. Might just pop out to watch the saints if I can get a ticket the wife will never know:badgrin: I figured this would be a sell out first home game after the final and all but if not there's time for me to grab a ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Ultimately, i cant believe that people call themselves fans when they only go to big games. Don't worry! I'll be back for the Charlton game. Just for the day out and to watch the opposition, you understand?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 But what's wrong with that? The majority around me stood in gormless, half-interested silence for the whole game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 The majority around me stood in gormless, half-interested silence for the whole game. How do you know they weren't Chapel Standers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 How do you know they weren't Chapel Standers? Cheeky fooker. Some of us with young(ish) kids have to sit in there. However, away from home we (and the kids) stand and sing for 90mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 I find it strange how people are surprised when fans come out of the woodwork to watch big games, then stay at home for the likes of Leyton Orient or Hartlepool. This happens at every level of football throughout the whole world. Even Man Utd don't sell out some of their less attractive games. Some people just like to watch big games/occasions, they're not bothered about the smaller games. That's not a big deal for me. I'd rather they came every week too, but they choose not to. Can't see the problem really. I think there will be around 24k for Leyton Orient and again that'll be a cracking attendance for this level of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 I find it strange how people are surprised when fans come out of the woodwork to watch big games, then stay at home for the likes of Leyton Orient or Hartlepool. This happens at every level of football throughout the whole world. Even Man Utd don't sell out some of their less attractive games. Some people just like to watch big games/occasions, they're not bothered about the smaller games. That's not a big deal for me. I'd rather they came every week too, but they choose not to. Can't see the problem really. I think there will be around 24k for Leyton Orient and again that'll be a cracking attendance for this level of football. Agreed it is the stay awayers who lose out, or out of the woodworkers , looking at people leaving wembley on sunday you could almost tell those who had watched the dross served up over recent years but stood by the club.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Going on monday. I look forward to the day when we are playing Man Utd at home in the premier league and I can turn to the guy next to me and say.."I was there when we lost 5-1 to preston...5-0 to sheff weds..3-1 charlton..1-0 to swindon..3-1 brighton..oh, and when we couldnt beat carlisle and stockport". Because im the bestest fan in the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Out of 33 on our coach on Sunday, I know that Granddad will not go, as will wife of brother in law, daughter is working, wife of B in laws mate, wife of cousin, daughter perhaps, friend of cousin (ill), mate I got a ticket for, so 8 for starters, actually half of all those I know about! So you can soon get from 51K to 26K easily on that basis. But they are all Saints fans who have been many/several times this season, and would go more often if they could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintkiptanui Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 The majority around me stood in gormless, half-interested silence for the whole game.Superc*nting fan, the best and hardest we have. C*ck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 31 March, 2010 Author Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Going on monday. I look forward to the day when we are playing Man Utd at home in the premier league and I can turn to the guy next to me and say.."I was there when we lost 5-1 to preston...5-0 to sheff weds..3-1 charlton..1-0 to swindon..3-1 brighton..oh, and when we couldnt beat carlisle and stockport". Because im the bestest fan in the world! I dont look forward to those days, i hate games like that with people like said guy next to me. 1/ because you get all the plastic super fans there who go to big games 2/ because the chances of us winnning are smaller and 3/ for clubs like saints who realistically best we can do is top half of the table finish our biggest games, ie six pointers in any league are games against those around us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellish Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Out of 33 on our coach on Sunday, I know that Granddad will not go, as will wife of brother in law, daughter is working, wife of B in laws mate, wife of cousin, daughter perhaps, friend of cousin (ill), mate I got a ticket for, so 8 for starters, actually half of all those I know about! So you can soon get from 51K to 26K easily on that basis. But they are all Saints fans who have been many/several times this season, and would go more often if they could. yes they are all fit for the final... funny that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 31 March, 2010 Share Posted 31 March, 2010 Out of 33 on our coach on Sunday, I know that Granddad will not go, as will wife of brother in law, daughter is working, wife of B in laws mate, wife of cousin, daughter perhaps, friend of cousin (ill), mate I got a ticket for, so 8 for starters, actually half of all those I know about! So you can soon get from 51K to 26K easily on that basis. But they are all Saints fans who have been many/several times this season, and would go more often if they could. you sound like the pompey family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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