S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 The stadium was closed for business yesterday, hopefully (if Pilchards info is correct) things will pick up dramatically now. OK it's "only" Orient but what an opportunity to show our thanks and respect the Liebherr family. Fingers crossed for an eventual 25k+. That would still be so poor. 55k got the chance to go to Wembley because of him and probably enjoyed one of their best saints supporting days. you'd think just over half of that attedance could muster up an appereance against leyton orient to say thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 The stadium was closed for business yesterday, hopefully (if Pilchards info is correct) things will pick up dramatically now. OK it's "only" Orient but what an opportunity to show our thanks and respect the Liebherr family. Fingers crossed for an eventual 25k+. As quoted by the ticket office when I went down there. She said it won't sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 I suggest you try reading again. I was asking if he has a reason to be pessimistic, and he was happy to answer. If someone asks me why I hold a certain opinion on a given issue, I am also happy to explain myself. Apart from when it comes to confirming which player is out injured for the season obviously. Oh i know what you asked him, i just find it funny that the king of the half glass empty is asking someone else why they are being pessimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Couldn't care less what the attendance is tbf as I, unlike most posters on this forum, don't have to find some little thing to moan about.... Small coverage on BBC South Today Who was wearing what at memorial service Hands in pocket? - Oh noes!! Saturdays attendance. I will be there, that's all that matters to me. People can pick and choose what they want to do with their own lives. I agree in parts, but i understand that the club were planning things for this game and with the shockingly low attendance, these cannot go ahead (mozaics possibly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 18,500 sold at 10.30 this morning. that's ****e! FFS, that is terrible. Bloody fair-weather fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Couldn't care less what the attendance is tbf as I, unlike most posters on this forum, don't have to find some little thing to moan about.... Small coverage on BBC South Today Who was wearing what at memorial service Hands in pocket? - Oh noes!! Saturdays attendance. I will be there, that's all that matters to me. People can pick and choose what they want to do with their own lives. ridiculous attitude to take, of course it matters what the attandance is. Perhaps the poor performance at home to Plymouth and the ticket tax are putting off more people. but even still for this game there should be at least 27-28k due to the significance of the fixture, would be nice to have a decent atmosphere for once as well, the plymouth game was like a library it was so quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 As quoted by the ticket office when I went down there. She said it won't sell. I reckon the 18.5k figure must be wrong. Why would they open block 43 for Saints fans a fair few days ago if that is all that has been sold. Ticket office often gets these things wrong, I'm still expecting 25k absolute minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Couldn't care less what the attendance is tbf as I, unlike most posters on this forum, don't have to find some little thing to moan about.... Small coverage on BBC South Today Who was wearing what at memorial service Hands in pocket? - Oh noes!! Saturdays attendance. I will be there, that's all that matters to me. People can pick and choose what they want to do with their own lives. Not really much point you reading/posting on this forum then is there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 I'm going to me that is all that counts. With people travelling from afar, those who can't be bothered and live locally should maybe look at themselves and not get on their high horses when we get to Wembley again etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 I reckon it was a guess. Surely we should have sold more than that, plus, haven't they opened the extra blocks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 FFS' date=' that is terrible. Bloody fair-weather fans.[/quote'] I'm sure they'll all come out the woodwork should we reach Wembley again. The least people could do is turn up just for this one game,if no more and show everyone, not least his family, what Markus meant to us. Theres nowhere else in the world i'd rather be come 2.59 Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vershinin Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 That has to be wrong, with season tickets and orient and even a few stragglers it should be over that. If true though it is dispicable. ****ing hope its not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Not doubting Pilchards credibility, but the ticket office staff have got it wrong before, so don't take what they say as gospel. We've seen it countless times on here even, where someone purchasing tickets has asked how sales are going and the response they've received has been wide of the mark. I don't think we'll get close to a sell-out, but I'd hope for 25K at least. I do think we'll get a fair few more than 18,500 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 I hope Pilchards is wrong or that is a joke of a turn out from the saints fans. Especially seeing as they said a `bumper crowd` is expected the other day on the OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durleyfos Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Why do you all constantly try and guess the attendance of the game before it happens? The exact figure will be printed AFTER the game, this has always been the case. It's so Gimp A (who guessed correctly) can say "I told you so" to Gimp B who guessed wrongly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 It's so Gimp A (who guessed correctly) can say "I told you so" to Gimp B who guessed wrongly. And so Gimps C & D can post on a thread they're not interested in...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 I'm sure they'll all come out the woodwork should we reach Wembley again. The least people could do is turn up just for this one game,if no more and show everyone, not least his family, what Markus meant to us. Theres nowhere else in the world i'd rather be come 2.59 Saturday. Maybe some fans care less about it than others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 I suspect they've got it wrong, I phoned the other day and was told they were busy and sales were going very well...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 I don't know why they opened block 43 when there are still tickets available in 40, 41 and 42. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Thinking about it logically, we must have nearly 14,000 season ticket holders, plus probably about 1000 away fans. That would mean we'd only sold 3,500 extra tickets, which I find quite unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 my guess would be 23/24k, which for leyton orient home is not that bad also considering the events of the past week. attendances for start of the season are usually down due to people on holiday. i know people on here wont accept it being down to holidays but honestly it is. also if you are like me and have no money until pay day then you wont be able to afford to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 why is the attendance such an issue.? It is a L1 game against L1 opposition. To get crowds of 20k is marvellous and those of us moaning about fans not turning up in memory and thanks should look at themselves if they did not take time off work and make the effort to go to the memorial service. I didn't go, but ML will forever be in my thoughts, i don't need events at the ground to mark my respects and in a way it is an unfortunate distraction (the events)as ML would want us to hit the floor running, not risk falling behind because the players/fans minds are distracted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 And so Gimps C & D can post on a thread they're not interested in...... Gimps E-Z then complain about the attention-seeking of gimps C and D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 why is the attendance such an issue.? It is a L1 game against L1 opposition. To get crowds of 20k is marvellous and those of us moaning about fans not turning up in memory and thanks should look at themselves if they did not take time off work and make the effort to go to the memorial service. I didn't go, but ML will forever be in my thoughts, i don't need events at the ground to mark my respects and in a way it is an unfortunate distraction (the events)as ML would want us to hit the floor running, not risk falling behind because the players/fans minds are distracted. Seriously what is the point in this post? Well done, you managed to get a dig in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Heading for an average gate then. Hate to say I told you so, but, well, I did. Fringe fans see Liebherr dying as "a bit of a shame" so it won't make much difference to the attendance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Seriously what is the point in this post? Well done' date=' you managed to get a dig in.[/quote'] what is the point of the whole thread then if people are not allowed to voice their opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Heading for an average gate then. Hate to say I told you so, but, well, I did. Fringe fans see Liebherr dying as "a bit of a shame" so it won't make much difference to the attendance. Well I don't think anyone can say anything until after the game really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 what is the point of the whole thread then if people are not allowed to voice their opinion? The point of this thread is for people to discuss the likely attendance figure for Saturday's game. Therefore you coming on here and saying 'why is attendance such an issue' is completely besides the point and off topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 The point of this thread is for people to discuss the likely attendance figure for Saturday's game. Therefore you coming on here and saying 'why is attendance such an issue' is completely besides the point and off topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Yes? I thought it was funny. I was laughing with you, not at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Gimps E-Z then complain about the attention-seeking of gimps C and D. And finally Alpha Gimp goes on every thread looking for an argument, while never attending a Saints game..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 And finally Alpha Gimp goes on every thread looking for an argument, while never attending a Saints game..... Not a nice description of SOGGY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Not a nice description of SOGGY. Pretty sure he means you Alpine Troll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Well I'm going. Not an ST holder and usually only make a handful of games a season. I'd imagine there are a few like me who would want to (a) pay their respects to ML and (b) see the league champions elect kick start their season. I reckon we'll get over 25K. Just a guess mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 I thought it was funny. I was laughing with you, not at you. That'd be why I didn't know why you were laughing- not used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 The point of this thread is for people to discuss the likely attendance figure for Saturday's game. Therefore you coming on here and saying 'why is attendance such an issue' is completely besides the point and off topic. well if the attendance figure is being used to equate how much respect is given to ML then it is not just about guessing how bums are on seats. The thrust was going on about how bad it was that fans were not turning up as Markus had sadly passed away. As i stated 20k is still a great attendance for L1 and should not be seen as a negative. There was never going to be a full house for Orient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTONS EAST SIDE Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Went past the ticket office about 1.15pm and there was a queue of about 25 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Pretty sure he means you Alpine Troll. Cant mean me. I go occasionally to games. And your troll comment is splendid for its sheer lack of self-awareness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Benson Phillips Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Anything less that 25,000 shows what a fickle bunch of fans we have. But then again, we already knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tttdcs Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Cant mean me. I go occasionally to games. And your troll comment is splendid for its sheer lack of self-awareness. games in "Austria" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Anything less that 25,000 shows what a fickle bunch of fans we have. But then again, we already knew that. Lol Stu, wasn't it you who that was refraining to get a S/t as you had better things to do as the installment -plan had been withdrawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Benson Phillips Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Lol Stu, wasn't it you who that was refraining to get a S/t as you had better things to do as the installment -plan had been withdrawn No. I refrained from getting a Season Ticket on principle, it just happened that it actually works out cheaper for me to not have one due to the amount of spares/corporates I get offered each season. HOWEVER I bought a ticket for this game as I see it as a memorial to Marcus Liebherr, the man who potentially saved our club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 games in "Austria" ? The country is called Austria. No "". I go to games here, and I go to games at SMS whenever I am back in the UK. Sour Mash wrote that the Alpha Gimp never goes to games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 I have just been to get my cup tickets for Bolton / Swindon asked friendly chap how sales are going for Saturday, he replied " we are just getting towards 20,000 so hopefully by Saturday will be decent crowd" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian the Red Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Heard it was over 27k sold including ST's....... So if there was a good walk up on Saturday may reach 30K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 I have just been to get my cup tickets for Bolton / Swindon asked friendly chap how sales are going for Saturday, he replied " we are just getting towards 20,000 so hopefully by Saturday will be decent crowd" Heard it was over 27k sold including ST's....... So if there was a good walk up on Saturday may reach 30K That must have been busy half hour for ticket office! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian the Red Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 That must have been busy half hour for ticket office! We'll know on Saturday evening....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyd Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 Times are hard for many and football is an expensive hobby. People should not be so judgemental. If 26,000 go it will be the biggest league 1 of the day and one of the biggest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 19 August, 2010 Share Posted 19 August, 2010 I like getting mad about things that may or may not happen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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