markr27 Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 It'll probably come on at some random time in the middle of the night, just in case the Echo is watching....
dune Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 Anyone else now hoping they DON'T come out tonight, so they can laugh at some of the mongs on here? This is not at all funny.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 You know what else is pathetic? People that give this poor man abuse when he's probably told when to tweet this info anyway. Imagine what good this is doing the club on the advertising side of things, with the amount of hits they're getting on the website tonight. He didn't post it on the official saints Twitter, he posted it on his own 'all views are my own' account.
NickG Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 You have to wonder what all those other stupid clubs are doing selling their season tickets over a much longer period!!!!! How come we're the only ones who do it right by having such a short window???? strange, I don't get it. Would have thought March Madness would have been popular this season. Not following the crowd and only allowing us a month to get a renewal in is hardly making at hard as possible for us though!
hamster Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 Anyone else now hoping they DON'T come out tonight, so they can laugh at some of the mongs on here? Lightweight.
hypochondriac Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 What actually does he do other than stay up late at night f*cking around on his Twitter account? I have no idea what his job description is. I am certain there is more to it than that and that Cortese would not employ someone just to 'f*ck around' on twitter. Regardless, it is truly pathetic to get angry and abusive.
Turkish Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 It'll be a hideous couple from Shirley at the front of the queue. She'll be pictured dribbling on the OS. Clad in a saints shirt and scarf. She'll be pictured in the echo tomorrow night holding her scarf above her head surrounded by a group of other wierdos and give a brief but unintelligible interview about what a brilliant season it's going to be, especially when Micheal Owen signs.
Thedelldays Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 as im the first in the queue, I hear NC will be giving out the first 5 of us 'free' season tickets..... im here with a couple of "scarfers" from shirley sent via tapatalk on iphone
Saint Charlie Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 I want to know when the new kit is out so I can order a home shirt with 'Sibley' on the back. What is his squad number? Hope they gave him Pulis' old one.
Saint_clark Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 He didn't post it on the official saints Twitter' date=' he posted it on his own 'all views are my own' account.[/quote'] He's still an employee of the club. Everybody knows he is the official mouth of Southampton Football Club - that's why he has so many followers.
Turkish Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 What actually does he do other than stay up late at night f*cking around on his Twitter account? He is the official club spokesman. Apparantly started out in the media department a few years back and a bit of a yes man to Nicky, hence his promotions since he rolled into town.
Albert Tatlock Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 **** you sibley and **** this ****ing place What you getting hissy for? you wont be getting one!
Turkish Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 as im the first in the queue, I hear NC will be giving out the first 5 of us 'free' season tickets..... im here with a couple of "scarfers" from shirley sent via tapatalk on iphone Is it true they are bring out £126 season tickets to celebrate the anniversary?
Thedelldays Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 What you getting hissy for? you wont be getting one! im getting one...I swear..even though I wont use it every game just to stop the fecking high and might giving it the big one about not having a ST... i will wave my ST in anyones face who I see with a "match day" stub
dune Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 Clad in a saints shirt and scarf. She'll be pictured in the echo tomorrow night holding her scarf above her head surrounded by a group of other wierdos and give a brief but unintelligible interview about what a brilliant season it's going to be, especially when Micheal Owen signs. The image i'm expecting.
JRM Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 He is the official club spokesman. Apparantly started out in the media department a few years back and a bit of a yes man to Nicky, hence his promotions since he rolled into town. very impressive way of operating, late night announcement to avoid local newspapers (hardly a champions league approach to communications) and a kid who posts online when his boss tells him to.
Thedelldays Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 very impressive way of operating, late night announcement to avoid local newspapers (hardly a champions league approach to communications) and a kid who posts online when his boss tells him to. seriously...what difference does it make...now or 7am or 10am or 3pm....what difference does it make on this issue...?
Saint_clark Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 seriously...what difference does it make...now or 7am or 10am or 3pm....what difference does it make on this issue...? I can't wait to see their take on it over on TUI...
Saint_clark Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 Interestingly, they've got the "going the distance" article on both the main part and the column to the right on "Latest News" - probably moved it round in prep. to change the main article. It's about to go up, people.
JRM Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 seriously...what difference does it make...now or 7am or 10am or 3pm....what difference does it make on this issue...? Because the 'club' are showing it means more to them to get one over a local paper than get the message out to the masses which is what communications are supposed to do.
Saint_clark Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 Interestingly, they've got the "going the distance" article on both the main part and the column to the right on "Latest News" - probably moved it round in prep. to change the main article. It's about to go up, people. I should also add that previously the Chamberlain article was at the top of the column...
Liquidshokk Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 Why is there someone called saints webber using a photo of steve grant as his twitter photo and sending abusive messages to sibley!! :-O
NickG Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 Because the 'club' are showing it means more to them to get one over a local paper than get the message out to the masses which is what communications are supposed to do. expect it will be in the echo as well
Turkish Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 very impressive way of operating, late night announcement to avoid local newspapers (hardly a champions league approach to communications) and a kid who posts online when his boss tells him to. It's what will become known as "The Southampton Style"
Liquidshokk Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 So, last night was not the night then. Maybe this morning.
Saint_clark Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 So, last night was not the night then. Maybe this morning. Or maybe Sibley is on holiday somewhere where it's already friday and as such tonight would be tonight rather than last night?
John Boy Saint Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 I wonder how many other clubs out of the 92 do not have their season tickets on sale yet?
The9 Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 No-one has at once said that they were going to completely do away with season tickets. There has been a genuine discussion as to what the club's policy is towards promoting and encouranging the take up of season tickets as oppossed to pay per game. Good to hear about an announcement this eve, looking forward to seeing the details. Actually I did suggest they might, early in the 2010/11 season. And I also repeated it last week. I'd like to say I was wrong, but as I'm sitting here hitting F5, I am only struck by the contemptuous attitude of the club's media approach to its fans. "This evening" does not stretch to gone midnight, no matter how many hits they want on their site.
trousers Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 Why is there someone called saints webber using a photo of steve grant as his twitter photo and sending abusive messages to sibley!! :-O I use a photo of Steve Grant on my Twitter profile too. It's a well known under-cover technique on there
Thedelldays Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 Because the 'club' are showing it means more to them to get one over a local paper than get the message out to the masses which is what communications are supposed to do. How on earth will the message NOtT get to Te masses of the released the info now? I think it's hilarious, grown men getting all angry about a twitter account that is saying something that will be on sale in the 1000s that you can't use for 10 weeks is not released NOW!! Great thread
The9 Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 Interestingly, they've got the "going the distance" article on both the main part and the column to the right on "Latest News" - probably moved it round in prep. to change the main article. It's about to go up, people. Yeah, I noticed that. It's boring now.
Saint_clark Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 Actually I did suggest they might, early in the 2010/11 season. And I also repeated it last week. I'd like to say I was wrong, but as I'm sitting here hitting F5, I am only struck by the contemptuous attitude of the club's media approach to its fans. "This evening" does not stretch to gone midnight, no matter how many hits they want on their site. Yeah, numerous people have said they'd be doing away with season tickets...obviously they were wrong but it certainly seems as if the club want as few as possible.
The9 Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 seriously...what difference does it make...now or 7am or 10am or 3pm....what difference does it make on this issue...? The difference is that releasing the information when they say they will is the difference between bare competence and contempt.
Matthew Le God Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 (edited) The difference is that releasing the information when they say they will is the difference between bare competence and contempt. The term "this evening" is subjective, many use it to describe the night as a whole, others for a shorter period. It is still the same night-time in which we were told the article would arrive. We were told it would be "later this evening" at gone 9pm, so clearly it is being used as a term to describe the night as a whole. So it isn't late (yet). Ask again at 6am. Edited 2 June, 2011 by Matthew Le God
Minty Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 On a scale of 0 to 10, I can't get above a 4 for how annoying this late announcement is. Ok so they said 'this evening' and it hasn't happened yet, which is a bit naughty but in the great scheme of things, so what? Not to mention the fact there could be genuine reasons for the delay out of the clubs control. Life is really too short to let this kind of thing wind you up people! Relax!
Liquidshokk Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 Interesting business tactic, making your customers look like mugs and making them feel stupid for giving into curiosity and staying up for the news.... For me it's simply the curiosity of hearing about something to do with my biggest interest. Not fussed when they actually get announced but dangling the carrot and then taking it away is naturally a bit irritating.
hypochondriac Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 I do think it's pretty silly leaving it this late at night.
Turkish Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 On a scale of 0 to 10, I can't get above a 4 for how annoying this late announcement is. Ok so they said 'this evening' and it hasn't happened yet, which is a bit naughty but in the great scheme of things, so what? Not to mention the fact there could be genuine reasons for the delay out of the clubs control. Life is really too short to let this kind of thing wind you up people! Relax! You wouldn't be saying that if like myself, Dell Days and the illterate, horrdendous couple from Shirley you were writing this from outside SMS, queuing through the night. I am sending a strongly worded email of complaint tomorrow morning.
NickG Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 Interesting business tactic, making your customers look like mugs and making them feel stupid for giving into curiosity and staying up for the news.... normal business models don't apply in football though - its not like getting fed up with customer service at Debenhams so you go to John Lewis, you are hardly likely to go and get a fratton park season ticket due to their better OS!
Minty Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 I do apologise Turkish. I never realised you all had jobs in Security at SMS...!
Liquidshokk Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 I do think it's pretty silly leaving it this late at night. Surely it's got to the stage where it won't happen till before sunrise now. What could possibly be going on at this hour to have held it up this long?
hypochondriac Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 normal business models don't apply in football though - its not like getting fed up with customer service at Debenhams so you go to John Lewis, you are hardly likely to go and get a fratton park season ticket due to their better OS! Doesn't really give the club license to do hat they like.
Liquidshokk Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 normal business models don't apply in football though - its not like getting fed up with customer service at Debenhams so you go to John Lewis, you are hardly likely to go and get a fratton park season ticket due to their better OS! You still wouldn't want to annoy your customers too much surely. These things can still have a negative impact on a customers willingness to put money into the club in other ways
stmusicdude Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 You wouldn't be saying that if like myself, Dell Days and the illterate, horrdendous couple from Shirley you were writing this from outside SMS, queuing through the night. I am sending a strongly worded email of complaint tomorrow morning. dont be silly, why e-mail? you can pop in & complain in his office when he invites you in after being first in the queue
NickG Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 Doesn't really give the club license to do hat they like. they know if the team is winning and playing good football etc the fans will follow - so it pretty much does! You still wouldn't want to annoy your customers too much surely. These things can still have a negative impact on a customers willingness to put money into the club in other ways doubt the timing or manner of the announcement will financially impact on the club at all
Sour Mash Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 It's what will become known as "The Southampton Style" Is this how Barcelona do it?
hamster Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 I am sending a strongly worded email of complaint tomorrow morning. Would that be THIS morning or tomorrow morning, ie tomorrow?
Saint_clark Posted 2 June, 2011 Posted 2 June, 2011 Would that be THIS morning or tomorrow morning, ie tomorrow? And would it be later tomorrow morning, but maybe spilling into early afternoon?
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