Turkish Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 (edited) What a joke of a club, cant sell their allocation for a semi final at Wembley. Wonder if the commentators on sunday when commenting on their fantastic, passionate support will mention they couldn't sell all their tickets... Edited 9 April, 2010 by Turkish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 I think they done wonders getting to wembley in the first place. I certainly won't take the **** out of a fan about how many people are going as he will remind me who they beat to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordswoodsaints Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 Havnt you heard,according to the skates wembley is their second home,and as they can't sell out their first home it's only natural they they won't be able to sellout their second one. But hey,they can be forgiven because they are the best fans in the world. Spur for a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 I very much doubt it, all commentators this season have completely overlooked their pathetic attendances at Fratton. I imagine when the Skates go 4-0 down on Sunday their fans will spend the rest of the game chanting some Spurs players name to cover up what a joke club they are and convince the neutrals watching they're a great set of fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningtonCrescent Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 I very much doubt it, all commentators this season have completely overlooked their pathetic attendances at Fratton. I imagine when the Skates go 4-0 down on Sunday their fans will spend the rest of the game chanting some Spurs players name to cover up what a joke club they are and convince the neutrals watching they're a great set of fans. Plenty to choose from ... Kracjar, Crouch, Defoe..... That'll confuse the little darlings! LoL :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuRomseySaint Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 No excuse for any club not to sell out a final, if we went 2 times a year, every year, I am sure we would shift 32k tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 They're mocking them on the Spurs forums - and probably buying their tickets now they're on open general sale to absolutely anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 Stupid playing the SF's at Wembley in the first place should be reserved just for the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuRomseySaint Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 Stupid playing the SF's at Wembley in the first place should be reserved just for the final. Exactly.... Wembley should be for Cup Finals and Cup Finals only, not Semi-Finals, not Play-Off Finals... Nowadays nearly every professional footballer has played at Wembley, which is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 Portsmyth can't shift 32K for an FA Cup semi final. Saints sell an estimated 51k for a tin pot final and could have sold more!! Sums it all up really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 Exactly.... Wembley should be for Cup Finals and Cup Finals only, not Semi-Finals, not Play-Off Finals... Nowadays nearly every professional footballer has played at Wembley, which is wrong. play-off finals im ok with but yes, semi-finals hell no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INFLUENCED.COM Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 play-off finals im ok with but yes, semi-finals hell no Anything to with us im ok with, anything to do with them hell no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 Portsmyth can't shift 32K for an FA Cup semi final. Saints sell an estimated 51k for a tin pot final and could have sold more!! Sums it all up really. If we'd been to Wembley twice in April and May 2008 and now again in April 2010, with a potential further visit in May 2010, I'd venture that we wouldn't get as much going for the forthcoming semi-final as we did for the JPT. Don't get me wrong, I still reckon we'd sell more than Pompey but the 'novelty factor' would not have been as big as it was for us in our circumstances this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 I think they done wonders getting to wembley in the first place. I certainly won't take the **** out of a fan about how many people are going as he will remind me who they beat to get there. I really thought that you were made of sterner stuff than that, Pilchards. If I were in that position, I'd ram their pathetic efforts at selling tickets for a Wembley Cup semi-final down his throat and when the inevitable come-back came that they at least had beaten us to get there, I'd remind him that at the time they had been trading illegally while insolvent and that at least three players who influenced the outcome in their favour shouldn't have been on the pitch. Then, if he threw the 4-1 back at me, I'd tell him to go ahead and crow because their Premiership team had beaten a team two divisions below them, who had dominated the match for 70 minutes and that even then, the victory had been obtained through a string of heroic saves by arguably England's number one goalkeeper. And having said that, I'd ask him if he thought it was worth it, spending money they didn't have, if the result was that their club was headed towards oblivion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 I'm not surprised at all that they haven't sold out. It's only the media which believes they have wonderful support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 I think they done wonders getting to wembley in the first place. I certainly won't take the **** out of a fan about how many people are going as he will remind me who they beat to get there. Overspending Premier League club beating team who started season in League 1 on -10 shocker. Bra-bloody-vo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 I'm not surprised at all that they haven't sold out. It's only the media which believes they have wonderful support. That's because TCWTB is an icon of how all true football supporters should be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 Even more shocking is the fact that Villa haven't sold out either, with a club with a fan base like theirs, that is very poor. A tiny tin-pot club like the Skates not selling out is not suprising, when was the last time they sold out anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 Even more shocking is the fact that Villa haven't sold out either, with a club with a fan base like theirs, that is very poor. A tiny tin-pot club like the Skates not selling out is not suprising, when was the last time they sold out anything? What is it with the city of Birmingham? Villa's support is generally poor given their consistent top-half finishes. BIrmingham City's support is utter gash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 Even more shocking is the fact that Villa haven't sold out either, with a club with a fan base like theirs, that is very poor. A tiny tin-pot club like the Skates not selling out is not suprising, when was the last time they sold out anything? Ask their suppliers or service providers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 I am rather irritated by the urban legend of the pompey faithful supporters. There away support in the pl is not all that and they dont fill their own ground even for critical sixpointers. I think we are more eligible for the faithful suporters title than they. It would be interesting to compare respective away support for them and us over the years......i think i know the outcome...what was it they had at anfield c.4 weeks ago when they were not in admin and could still survive ( with support from those faithful fans) ....450 was it? Pathetic. I was thinking something along those lines when i read Inter Milan only took 500 fans to moscow for the CL quarter final 2nd leg. 500? Can u imagine Southampton football club in the Champions League quarter finals second leg away anywhere and we are 1-0 from the first leg......5000? 10,000? But would they would let us have tickets..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 Even when we was in adminsitration and with RL at the helm I am pretty sure we would have sold 32K for a wembley semi final. Yes they are in admin, yes they have been poorly run and yes they have rubbish players bar 1 or 2 but no excuse for not selling there allocation considering they are "best fans in the country". I live near skateville and I see first hand what they are really like. They only have what I class as hardcore supporter of about 10-11k who would turn up against barnsley on a cold tuesday night. We may be a division below (most likely) but the fact is we are by far and away the biggest team on the South Coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 I'd love to say they haven't..but this article says they have ? http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/newshome/Extra-tickets-released-for-Pompey.6215116.jp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuRomseySaint Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 I'd love to say they haven't..but this article says they have ? http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/newshome/Extra-tickets-released-for-Pompey.6215116.jp I don't know where they do their Maths but this puzzled me... It means 33,000 Pompey fans will turn half of Wembley into a sea of blue as the club bids to put one over former manager Harry Redknapp. I am sure 33k is not half of 90? Maybe Peter Storrie wrote the article? And 33k was their allocation... they just held 2k back, so regardless... they haven't sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 I don't know where they do their Maths but this puzzled me... I am sure 33k is not half of 90? Maybe Peter Storrie wrote the article? And 33k was their allocation... they just held 2k back, so regardless... they haven't sold out. "Only cash will be accepted for the tickets." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenevaSaint Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 When we were offered these tickets we felt it was best to put them straight on general" sale as season ticket holders, members and other fans who have been to Fratton Park this season have had the priority opportunity to purchase. For various reasons people may not have been able to get to Fratton Park this season and we felt they should have the chance to experience the magnificent atmosphere our fans create at Wembley." What a crock of ****! Because they're always sold out and there have only been circa 20 games you "couldn't" attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1Minus10 Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 Exactly.... Wembley should be for Cup Finals and Cup Finals only, not Semi-Finals, not Play-Off Finals... Nowadays nearly every professional footballer has played at Wembley, which is wrong. Agreed, you have Old Trafford with 75k capacity and the Emirates with 60k. More than enough for semi-finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornhill_saints Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 Agreed, you have Old Trafford with 75k capacity and the Emirates with 60k. More than enough for semi-finals. It's the greedy FA bas***ds why it's at Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 It's the greedy FA bas***ds why it's at Wembley. I thinks it's more that they've still got to pay for the stadium and will be for decades to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Mullet Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 Just been talking to a guy here in Pompey who is selling flags and jester hats in the town centre. He had a a stall full of gear and nobody was buying. Anyway I took pity and showed some interest in the poor chap but he told me to p!ss off when I asked whether he had anything in red and white. How very rude. Blue aint my colour doncha know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um Bongo Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 Agreed, you have Old Trafford with 75k capacity and the Emirates with 60k. More than enough for semi-finals. I'd have them at Cardiff. Not quite Wembley but big enough for all teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 I think it's sad that any of you actually give a crap TBH. Almost as sad as leaving Wembley Stadium having won the JPT, surrounded by fans singing Pompey fan on a string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 I think it's sad that any of you actually give a crap TBH. Almost as sad as leaving Wembley Stadium having won the JPT, surrounded by fans singing Pompey fan on a string. said before...we have an element that are obsessed with the blu-few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 said before...we have an element that are obsessed with the blu-few Don't you post on the p**pey boards - sure you've mentioned it before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 If we'd been to Wembley twice in April and May 2008 and now again in April 2010, with a potential further visit in May 2010, I'd venture that we wouldn't get as much going for the forthcoming semi-final as we did for the JPT. Don't get me wrong, I still reckon we'd sell more than Pompey but the 'novelty factor' would not have been as big as it was for us in our circumstances this year.There's nothing "novelty factor" about it, it's an FA Cup semi-final FFS. We could play in it every year for the next 5 years, it's still a big game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruftydog Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 I'd love to say they haven't..but this article says they have ? http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/newshome/Extra-tickets-released-for-Pompey.6215116.jp So Wembley have supplied extra tickets then? Funny that, I'm a courier and delivered a large box (lets say around 2,000 tickets size) to Nottarf Krap this morning sent not from Wembley, but from Ticketmaster! When I observed that the box probably contained tickets being returned by Ticketmaster which they had failed to sell, it was met with a "Yes" through gritted teeth! Think receptionist might have guessed my allegiance by the smug grin on my face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 9 April, 2010 Share Posted 9 April, 2010 I know of a Saints fan who was offered a ticket to the Poopey game and he's going. He dislikes Poopey and Spurs in equal measure. So is this wrong? I wouldn't go if I were him...in fact I literally couldn't go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 10 April, 2010 Share Posted 10 April, 2010 I don't give a flying fish if they sell out or not, in fact I don't give a feck what happens down at that turd hole of a place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 10 April, 2010 Share Posted 10 April, 2010 Go Double-Agent Redknapp!!! Finish off your job and kick them outa the cup!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 10 April, 2010 Share Posted 10 April, 2010 Go Double-Agent Redknapp!!! Finish off your job and kick them outa the cup!! He will, 4-0 Spuds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 10 April, 2010 Share Posted 10 April, 2010 I know of a Saints fan who was offered a ticket to the Poopey game and he's going. He dislikes Poopey and Spurs in equal measure. So is this wrong? I wouldn't go if I were him...in fact I literally couldn't go. I couldn't go for that very reason ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 10 April, 2010 Share Posted 10 April, 2010 Go Double-Agent Redknapp!!! Finish off your job and kick them outa the cup!! There is something very wrong and demeaning about that photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 10 April, 2010 Share Posted 10 April, 2010 There is something very wrong and demeaning about that photo. as you can see, he clearly wanted to be there.. :smt040 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastian firefly Posted 12 April, 2010 Share Posted 12 April, 2010 play-off finals im ok with but yes, semi-finals hell no maybee th olympic stad for semisand play offs but ive no idea of capacity and facilities transport nd of corse west ham are hovering like peados around the grottto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfc123 Posted 15 April, 2010 Share Posted 15 April, 2010 I very much doubt it, all commentators this season have completely overlooked their pathetic attendances at Fratton. I imagine when the Skates go 4-0 down on Sunday their fans will spend the rest of the game chanting some Spurs players name to cover up what a joke club they are and convince the neutrals watching they're a great set of fans. Hmmm, that score again was.....? Even more shocking is the fact that Villa haven't sold out either, with a club with a fan base like theirs, that is very poor. A tiny tin-pot club like the Skates not selling out is not suprising, when was the last time they sold out anything? Hmmm, a bit like the 'Save the Saints' game, what was the number of tickets sold before it was called off through lack of interest? 1500? People in glass houses and all that....... I don't know where they do their Maths but this puzzled me... I am sure 33k is not half of 90? Maybe Peter Storrie wrote the article? And 33k was their allocation... they just held 2k back, so regardless... they haven't sold out. It was sold out, as was our previous final and semi-final. Also, our latest F.A. cup final will sell out. We could sell out twice over if we had the tickets........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 15 April, 2010 Share Posted 15 April, 2010 It was sold out, as was our previous final and semi-final. Also, our latest F.A. cup final will sell out. We could sell out twice over if we had the tickets........ No it wasn't sold out. Definitely a fair few empty rows at the back of the upper tier in your end. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfc123 Posted 15 April, 2010 Share Posted 15 April, 2010 No it wasn't sold out. Definitely a fair few empty rows at the back of the upper tier in your end. HTH. Correct. Seats not released by the F.A. for some reason. Don't know why- they'd have gone in minutes. What we were given were all sold out. Sorry, I know you'd all love it it they weren't but I'm telling you they were.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um Bongo Posted 15 April, 2010 Share Posted 15 April, 2010 Correct. Seats not released by the F.A. for some reason. Don't know why- they'd have gone in minutes. What we were given were all sold out. Sorry, I know you'd all love it it they weren't but I'm telling you they were.... Gone in minutes? It took you three weeks to shift your full allocation, selling out 3 days before the game. On general sale. That, is POOR. You were given 2,000 to sell on the Saturday. I don't know if they sold out. I doubt it. And as for selling out twice over? Quite possibly the most absurd thing I have ever heard LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfc123 Posted 15 April, 2010 Share Posted 15 April, 2010 Gone in minutes? It took you three weeks to shift your full allocation, selling out 3 days before the game. On general sale. That, is POOR. You were given 2,000 to sell on the Saturday. I don't know if they sold out. I doubt it. And as for selling out twice over? Quite possibly the most absurd thing I have ever heard LOL Just shows how little you know. The seat sales were staggered, i.e. different stands on different days, then various supporters groups on different days, then members, finally general sale + 2000 extra released two days before by the F.A. ALL SOLD, accept it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 15 April, 2010 Share Posted 15 April, 2010 Hmmm, a bit like the 'Save the Saints' game, what was the number of tickets sold before it was called off through lack of interest? 1500? People in glass houses and all that....... Comparing a pointless match at our home ground to an FA cup semi final at Wembley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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