Scummer Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 Hopefully we'll avoid the need for the play offs, but it's just been announced that the League 1 and 2 play off finals will take place at Old Trafford this year. I think it's because the Champions League final is at Wembley and the dates clash.
Saint_clark Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 (edited) Even more reason to go for automatic then. Imagine us and Bournemouth travelling up for the final. Edit; I realise we'll all be heading the same way for Wembley anyway, but at least it'll be a much shorter distance. It'll just mess up South West trains rather than all across the country. Edited 21 January, 2011 by Saint_clark
trousers Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 I hear Matt Le Tissier has already put his name down for 10 tickets ;-)
Turkish Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 Even more reason to go for automatic then. Imagine us and Bournemouth travelling up for the final. they'll only need 7,000 tickets, 63,000 Saints fans desecending on Manchester will be some sight, it'll be a top weekend up there as well.
trousers Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 Isn't there an "Other sports" section on here for topics that are not Saints related....? ;-) Ding, ding....all aboard.... :-)
Son of Bob Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 I'd imagine if it was, say, Saints V Charlton or Saints V Brighton they would probably move it to somewhere like the Emirates. There would be uproar otherwise!
revolution saint Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 I'd imagine if it was, say, Saints V Charlton or Saints V Brighton they would probably move it to somewhere like the Emirates. There would be uproar otherwise! Good idea but I doubt it - The league will probably have signed a contract with Old Trafford.
iansums Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 I'm praying we go up automatically and not via the play-offs. I'll be in New York on the day of the final, would rather not have that trip spoilt by footie tension.
Fan The Flames Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 It should be the Millenium Stadium, national stadiums need the cash more than MU do.
ottery st mary Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 I have had a dream and it was quite clear...Automatic promotion.. Saints not required for play offs.. WIFM
IFHP Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 I'd imagine if it was, say, Saints V Charlton or Saints V Brighton they would probably move it to somewhere like the Emirates. There would be uproar otherwise! No, not really. No different than if 2 nothern teams reach a final at Wembley.
Dr Who? Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 I'm praying we go up automatically and not via the play-offs. I'll be in New York on the day of the final, would rather not have that trip spoilt by footie tension. That is bad planning!!
forever a red and white Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 It should be the Millenium Stadium, national stadiums need the cash more than MU do. Agree with that.
Toomer Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 I have had a dream and it was quite clear...Automatic promotion.. Saints not required for play offs.. WIFM Coach companys doing well down your way for next weekend?
niceandfriendly Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 No, not really. No different than if 2 nothern teams reach a final at Wembley. Two wrongs don't make a right and all that.
Dalek2003 Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 The playoffs are more likey than automatic .
Tomobz Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 i'm sure huddersfield and charlton will enjoy it there whilst we're drinking champagne out of the league one trophy
Fan The Flames Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 No, not really. No different than if 2 nothern teams reach a final at Wembley. The difference is that Wembley is the national stadium which is the normal host of the playoffs, whereas this year its not available (through ridiculous EUFA rules) so the replacement could be anywhere, so it makes sense that its moved if both teams are from the south coast.
Thimble Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 Personally I think the Play-Off Finals should have gone to Cardiff as Wembley is unavailable although from an Albion point of view we should hopefully not be involved...As interesting as South Coast Derby as a Play-Off Final will be, if we drop into the Play-Offs now it would be a disaster...
Dalek2003 Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 interesting, I like the idea of going to Old Trafford. Great day out, as long as we win !
Badger Posted 21 January, 2011 Posted 21 January, 2011 Millenium Stadium would be a better venue, and Cardiff far better city to go to for a final.
Saint Fan CaM Posted 22 January, 2011 Posted 22 January, 2011 Sorry guys - we're not going to be in the playoffs as we're going up auto. And as Champs.
Golden Balls Posted 23 January, 2011 Posted 23 January, 2011 Hope we go up automatically but Old Trafford will have a much better atmosphere and a good night out to boot
Kingsland Nick Posted 23 January, 2011 Posted 23 January, 2011 If the Champions League final is on the Saturday, why is Wembley not available for the Sunday? Wembley normally manages to stage three finals in three days.
trousers Posted 23 January, 2011 Posted 23 January, 2011 If the Champions League final is on the Saturday, why is Wembley not available for the Sunday? Wembley normally manages to stage three finals in three days. I believe it's a UEFA stipulation that they have the stadium at their disposal for a 'wind down' period after the game. I can't remember where I read that, and it doesn't make a huge amount of sense, but i'm pretty sure it's a UEFA rule that the stadium can't be 'released' straight after the final.
trousers Posted 23 January, 2011 Posted 23 January, 2011 One visit to Old Trafford (FA Cup reply) will be enough for me... ;-)
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