doddisalegend Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 As the title says. How many ST holders have decided to move seats when re-newing this season becuase of the new pricing structure? I've got a feeling that the nippers and I will be sharing the chapel with a lot more saints fans this season than we did last season. So I'm doing a totally unscientific survey to see if we can expect alot more company on opening day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidshokk Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 I've stayed in my usual seat. Hoping the 3 seats either side of me will be empty again this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Mikey Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 I was contemplating moving, as there was a right irritating old codger behind us last season. I didn't though and I'm now hoping that he's a victim of Cortese's Age Discrimination policy, or he's karked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 Although well p1ssed off at having to pay a whopping 72% increase I have stayed where I am (Kingsland centre) because I am happy and comfortable with the view and the people around me ! Basically it's not so much the money as the principle (sneakily concealed in the small print as it was!) but I have no intention of cutting my nose off to spite my face !! Hope I get my money's worth !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 moved back a couple of rows, thats about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Gabriel's Halo Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 Guilty as charged yer 'onour. I have moved from Itchen South to Kingsland centre, block 31 simply because it is nearer to the footbridge over the railway line and will be quicker to get to and from. Pricing structure had nothing to do with it as I am considerably richer than yow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benali Saint Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 Same seat as last season for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamRed Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 I've moved back to the Itchen so I can welcome the Skates in the traditional way... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil the Saint Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 6 of us have moved from the Itchen to the Chapel to save money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin Strain Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 6 of us from Kingsland to Chapel - no brainer with kids free tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammy Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 Yep Chapel for me and a few others too. Some from Kingsland and Northam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 I have moved from inside the stadium to outside. Price increases are a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Badger Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 I have moved from inside the stadium to outside. Price increases are a joke. yawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 I have moved from inside the stadium to outside. Price increases are a joke. You find £16 a game expensive or are you just a coffin dodger mithering that you can't have the best seats cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 It's my choice though - you have a problem with that? I intend to go to a load more concerts at the Brook instead - better value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 Kept me seat. When you get a seat as good as mine you don't give it up easily. (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 As it happens I do find £16 a match expensive for second-rate football. There are loads of people on here saying you must pay more for Championship football - and the same people saying they only go to watch Saints. As Saints are basically the same team as last season - you're apparently paying more to watch a better standard of opposition. So which is it? You can't have it both ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 Whilst we are on the subject, do they still offer season tickets half way through the season for the remainder?, as I hope to be in a better financial position then but cannot afford it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 Four of us staying in block 5. We have also upgraded our two free kids seats from last year and sold them to a couple of mates for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudders Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 I've not renewed so have technically moved from where I used to sit, but not to anywhere new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 It's my choice though - you have a problem with that? I intend to go to a load more concerts at the Brook instead - better value. I couldn't give a shiny sh*t what you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Mabes Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 I was contemplating moving, as there was a right irritating old codger behind us last season. I didn't though and I'm now hoping that he's a victim of Cortese's Age Discrimination policy, or he's karked it. Same with me. Decided against moving but i'm dreading hearing the annoying goon slag Kelvin off within 2 seconds of kick off. i'll prob wish I moved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 As it happens I do find £16 a match expensive for second-rate football. There are loads of people on here saying you must pay more for Championship football - and the same people saying they only go to watch Saints. As Saints are basically the same team as last season - you're apparently paying more to watch a better standard of opposition. So which is it? You can't have it both ways. Did you seriously expect the prices to stay as low as they were? Do you think that the standard of football you watched last year will be the same as this? Were you as entertained by Bas Savage as you will be by players we will be watching this year? Did you look forward to the game against Brentford as much as you would Leeds or West Ham? Do you think that those in football refer to The Championship as the most entertaining and competitive division in the world are wrong? Did you sit in your seat bemused as to why about 28,000 people ran onto the pitch in celebration of our promotion to the Championship? If so... I can see your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 Whilst we are on the subject, do they still offer season tickets half way through the season for the remainder?, as I hope to be in a better financial position then but cannot afford it now. No they won't be doing half season tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 Whilst we are on the subject, do they still offer season tickets half way through the season for the remainder?, as I hope to be in a better financial position then but cannot afford it now. Afraid not mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asaint4ever Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 ZZZZZzzzzzzzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Malc Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 In the sixties and seventies it was the Milton for me for the sheer excitement. Later, during the eighties and nineties, it was the Archers and as age catches up with me I am a bit jealous of the Northam lot tbh. But, I wouldn't change my seat, six rows behind the home dugout, for anything in the world now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 I was contemplating moving, as there was a right irritating old codger behind us last season. I didn't though and I'm now hoping that he's a victim of Cortese's Age Discrimination policy, or he's karked it. To be fair he did provide some pure comedy moments with his completely absurd pronouncements, who can forget, "That Butterfield, good kid, got a great future......" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 17 I think...although I cannot be sure because I haven't spoken to everyone yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 I've stayed in my usual seat. Hoping the 3 seats either side of me will be empty again this season are you fat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 Had to move back a row and in a couple of seats due to having two kids this year instead of just the one, thanks to the freebie offer. I reckon the Chapel is going to be rocking this season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren2 Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 He normally goes with his best mate and wife. Just not figured why they can never make it and he goes alone........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 Guilty as charged yer 'onour. I have moved from Itchen South to Kingsland centre' date=' block 31 simply because it is nearer to the footbridge over the railway line and will be quicker to get to and from. Pricing structure had nothing to do with it as I am considerably richer than yow. [/quote'] Still wont stump up a fiver on here though, will you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 Afraid not mate. No they won't be doing half season tickets. b u g g e r, thanks anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John D Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 Standard question but anyone got any idea on how many we have sold? I await lots of flippant replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 28 July, 2011 Share Posted 28 July, 2011 Standard question but anyone got any idea on how many we have sold? I await lots of flippant replies 1. Flippant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsaint Posted 29 July, 2011 Share Posted 29 July, 2011 As it happens I do find £16 a match expensive for second-rate football. There are loads of people on here saying you must pay more for Championship football - and the same people saying they only go to watch Saints. As Saints are basically the same team as last season - you're apparently paying more to watch a better standard of opposition. So which is it? You can't have it both ways. good point. and, as a rule, £16 is better spent on a concert. A decent number of matches are disappointing or instantly forgettable, most concerts (if you choose carefully) are memorable experiences. For many people it really is a question of financial priority. even at £16 a game(if you get to every game) that's couple of decent CDs or a reasonable gig... championship football will be more attractive than L1, but it wasn't attractive enough to entice more than 23500 each match even in a decent playoff season..... i have also given up my ST, because I feel like I am being taken for granted by the club, and becuase I can live without seeing every moment of every home game, even though I love being there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 29 July, 2011 Share Posted 29 July, 2011 I will warn you all now that anyone even thinking of moving to the Chapel in order to save a few quid better behave themselves and not disturb our sleep or upset my thermos flask for that matter. Yobbos, thugs, and Northam Stand refugees are most definitely not welcome. The Chapel - A local stand for local people. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 29 July, 2011 Share Posted 29 July, 2011 As it happens I do find £16 a match expensive for second-rate football. There are loads of people on here saying you must pay more for Championship football - and the same people saying they only go to watch Saints. As Saints are basically the same team as last season - you're apparently paying more to watch a better standard of opposition. So which is it? You can't have it both ways. The price is higher this year because last year we were watching third rate football instead of second rate. Most people go to watch Saints playing another team. The other teams are also now second rate instead of third rate. It might have escaped your notice, but there are some new players in the team this coming season. A pity that you won't be seeing De Ridder or Cork and who ever else we sign. Most seem pretty impressed with what they've seen of them so far. If you'd rather go and see third rate bands playing at the Brook, then that's your prerogative. Each to their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampersound Posted 29 July, 2011 Share Posted 29 July, 2011 My nipper and I have moved to the chapel from itchen block 10. Money is a reason but he's more aware of what's going on. He tried copying some bloke calling the ref a w*****. As he is 4 I said he called him a banker, my nipper said "no daddy, he said w*****!". :-) Moving to a family area might lessen his access to that sort of language a bit less. Unlikely but maybe a bit :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 29 July, 2011 Author Share Posted 29 July, 2011 My nipper and I have moved to the chapel from itchen block 10. Money is a reason but he's more aware of what's going on. He tried copying some bloke calling the ref a w*****. As he is 4 I said he called him a banker, my nipper said "no daddy, he said w*****!". :-) Moving to a family area might lessen his access to that sort of language a bit less. Unlikely but maybe a bit :-) I can relate my five year old daughter came back from SMS and gave her mum a rousing rendition of "get your fathers gun" her mother didn't see the funny side of it....... I think the Chapel is better for language issues with regards to kids but you can't escape it totally..... that's just part of football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsaint Posted 29 July, 2011 Share Posted 29 July, 2011 The price is higher this year because last year we were watching third rate football instead of second rate. Most people go to watch Saints playing another team. The other teams are also now second rate instead of third rate. It might have escaped your notice, but there are some new players in the team this coming season. A pity that you won't be seeing De Ridder or Cork and who ever else we sign. Most seem pretty impressed with what they've seen of them so far. If you'd rather go and see third rate bands playing at the Brook, then that's your prerogative. Each to their own. or you could see some really excellent bands at the brook, for around £15/£20, and see the Saints from time to time, including cork, De ridder etc, and still not spend more than the cost of a ST. Not difficult. The price is higher this year, and if we get back to the PL the prices will absolutely rocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 29 July, 2011 Share Posted 29 July, 2011 My nipper and I have moved to the chapel from itchen block 10. Money is a reason but he's more aware of what's going on. He tried copying some bloke calling the ref a w*****. As he is 4 I said he called him a banker, my nipper said "no daddy, he said w*****!". :-) Moving to a family area might lessen his access to that sort of language a bit less. Unlikely but maybe a bit :-) Us old boys in Block 20 of the Chapel, and there is quite of few of us, do are best to moderate our language, we all had kids with us at some point,problem is mine are 23 and 16 now and it is hard work to stop them swearing BUT they do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggers Posted 29 July, 2011 Share Posted 29 July, 2011 Has it already been asked if they're selling Itchen Block2 season tickets this year or is it still closed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMEONYOUREDS Posted 29 July, 2011 Share Posted 29 July, 2011 I have moved from inside the stadium to outside. Price increases are a joke. good. see ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 29 July, 2011 Share Posted 29 July, 2011 As it happens I do find £16 a match expensive for second-rate football. There are loads of people on here saying you must pay more for Championship football - and the same people saying they only go to watch Saints. As Saints are basically the same team as last season - you're apparently paying more to watch a better standard of opposition. So which is it? You can't have it both ways. I assume you never went the last time we were in the NPC...???? as this team would tear that team a new arsehole...and probably the team pearson had did you stay away then...??? I suspect you never Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 29 July, 2011 Share Posted 29 July, 2011 It's my choice though - you have a problem with that? I intend to go to a load more concerts at the Brook instead - better value. True, Saints only ever seem to do one song. DAMN YOU CORTESE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 29 July, 2011 Author Share Posted 29 July, 2011 or you could see some really excellent bands at the brook, for around £15/£20, and see the Saints from time to time, including cork, De ridder etc, and still not spend more than the cost of a ST. Not difficult. The price is higher this year, and if we get back to the PL the prices will absolutely rocket. Sadly so. It's the main reason I'm quite happy for saints to spend the next 10 years in the championship by which time at least one of my nippers should have left home and I might be able to afford a PL season ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Gabriel's Halo Posted 29 July, 2011 Share Posted 29 July, 2011 Still wont stump up a fiver on here though, will you You are quite correct my dear Scotty friend, full marks for noticing. Which is ahy I am considerably richer than yow too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 29 July, 2011 Share Posted 29 July, 2011 My nipper and I have moved to the chapel from itchen block 10. Money is a reason but he's more aware of what's going on. He tried copying some bloke calling the ref a w*****. As he is 4 I said he called him a banker, my nipper said "no daddy, he said w*****!". :-) Moving to a family area might lessen his access to that sort of language a bit less. Unlikely but maybe a bit :-) Corky Morris and I attempt to moderate our language as our kids are with us. Lasts about 30secs. My nipper knows that what's said and sung at the football, stays at the football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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