ladysaint Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 After Leeds this Saturday and Hull on a Tuesday night I think we will sell out the rest of our away games, our away support this season has been brilliant and seems to be growing match by match.
Sour Mash Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 After Leeds this Saturday and Hull on a Tuesday night I think we will sell out the rest of our away games, our away support this season has been brilliant and seems to be growing match by match. Deopends what you class as "selling out" at Millwall. Can't see us filling that lower tier.
This Charming Man Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 Can't see us taking 5/6,000 odd to Boro either.
ladysaint Posted 27 February, 2012 Author Posted 27 February, 2012 Meant our initial allocation, if they gave us the lower tier we would have more fans than them.
Sour Mash Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 Can't see us taking 5/6,000 odd to Boro either. If Peterborough still have the terrace open to away fans, I can't see us taking 4k there and then the same sort of numbers to M'Boro a few days later. Who knows.
ladysaint Posted 27 February, 2012 Author Posted 27 February, 2012 If Peterborough still have the terrace open to away fans, I can't see us taking 4k there and then the same sort of numbers to M'Boro a few days later. Who knows. I hope we would if we are still in the same position as we are now.
This Charming Man Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 I hope we would if we are still in the same position as we are now. We may have done had it been a Saturday but no chance at all as it's mid-week. We'll be lucky to have 2,000 there.
ladysaint Posted 27 February, 2012 Author Posted 27 February, 2012 (edited) Maybe I am hoping to relive some old memories again http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/southampton/fb_news.php?storyid=12062&title=orient_1978_style and this http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/southampton/fb_news.php?storyid=15408 Edited 27 February, 2012 by ladysaint
This Charming Man Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 Maybe I am hoping to relive some old memories again http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/southampton/fb_news.php?storyid=12062&title=orient_1978_style and this http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/southampton/fb_news.php?storyid=15408 Would be nice but can't see it. If we were able to secure promotion there and then we would sell out but it's looking like it will surely go down to the last day.
CFSFC Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 Leeds 800-1000 Hull 500-800 Blackpool - 1200-1500 Peterborough sell out regardless Boro - could see 5000-6000 if were top/2nd
CFSFC Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 Sorry add a sell out to palace in there also.
Sour Mash Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 Leeds 800-1000 Hull 500-800 Blackpool - 1200-1500 Peterborough sell out regardless Boro - could see 5000-6000 if were top/2nd Blackpool will sell out regardless. Would be good if we even manage 800 at Leeds. Millwall? Should be a sell out, London away day at that time of year.
southamptonbairn Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 Planning on doing Leeds, Blackpool, Palace, Peterborough and Middlesbrough. Leeds tickets purchased today, how many of these remaining games do you think will go to General Sale?
Sour Mash Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 Planning on doing Leeds, Blackpool, Palace, Peterborough and Middlesbrough. Leeds tickets purchased today, how many of these remaining games do you think will go to General Sale? Peterborough, Middlesborough, should make general sale, Blackpool is you're very lucky there might be a few, Palace no chance at all.
JRM Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 Peterborough, Middlesborough, should make general sale, Blackpool is you're very lucky there might be a few, Palace no chance at all. why Blackpool if very lucky? the game is live on BBC1 with an evening kick off, i can't see that many making the journey
CFSFC Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 Peterborough, Middlesborough, should make general sale, Blackpool is you're very lucky there might be a few, Palace no chance at all. Granted there will be a lot of p*** heads up there but it's also on BBC so would imagine a few tickets being unsold. Hope to be proved wrong.
Sour Mash Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 why Blackpool if very lucky? the game is live on BBC1 with an evening kick off, i can't see that many making the journey Actually you're right, hadn't realised the allocation was as big as 2.5k (is this correct?). Still think it'll be a popular away day, lots will do a weekend for it and our form is currently good.
JRM Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 Actually you're right, hadn't realised the allocation was as big as 2.5k (is this correct?). Still think it'll be a popular away day, lots will do a weekend for it and our form is currently good. i think with Millwall 2 weeks earlier, and Palace a week later there will be plenty who just give Blackpool a swerve, the away stand is large now with plenty of tickets, not only do i think we won't sell out, i think we'll only have 1000 there. then there will be a scramble for tickets for Palace. will be more than enough to go round on general sale for: Leeds Millwall Hull Blackpool Peterborough Middlesbrough so only Palace away that will sell out to season ticket holders in my opinion, so much easier for those who want to go unlike last year scramble for tickets at places like Brentford / Orient / Bournemouth / Plymouth / Brighton
Sour Mash Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 i think with Millwall 2 weeks earlier, and Palace a week later there will be plenty who just give Blackpool a swerve, the away stand is large now with plenty of tickets, not only do i think we won't sell out, i think we'll only have 1000 there. then there will be a scramble for tickets for Palace. will be more than enough to go round on general sale for: Leeds Millwall Hull Blackpool Peterborough Middlesbrough so only Palace away that will sell out to season ticket holders in my opinion, so much easier for those who want to go unlike last year scramble for tickets at places like Brentford / Orient / Bournemouth / Plymouth / Brighton Bet you a tenner we take more than 1.5k to Blackpool Agreed though, better run in than last year ticket wise, those that want to go should be able to sort tickets for most.
southamptonbairn Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 Actually you're right, hadn't realised the allocation was as big as 2.5k (is this correct?). Still think it'll be a popular away day, lots will do a weekend for it and our form is currently good. 2200 away allocation at Blackpool, Peterborough were meant to start demolition work on the away end by March for their redevelopment of their stadium but I can't see anywhere if the planned works are still on schedule.
JRM Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 2200 away allocation at Blackpool, Peterborough were meant to start demolition work on the away end by March for their redevelopment of their stadium but I can't see anywhere if the planned works are still on schedule. They have West Ham at home Tuesday 27th March (re-arranged) and have already sold out the away terrace for that so if they demolished before then they'd have to find new seats for them. after that only 3 weeks of home games left, would be strange to knock down a stand with only a couple of games to go?!
Berkshire Saint Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 Surely should make an effort to sell out the lower tier at Millwall. Got plenty of mates who aren't Saints fans up for going to that one. Agree with the general consensus about Palace, reckon I might have to go in the home end for that one.
View From The Top Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 If, and it is an if, we could be promoted at Boro we'd sellout as many as they'd give us. I reckon, with another couple of decent results behind us, that we could sellout Millwall (both tiers) as well. The closer promotion looks, if we can keep it going, the more people want a bit of it.
ladysaint Posted 27 February, 2012 Author Posted 27 February, 2012 If, and it is an if, we could be promoted at Boro we'd sellout as many as they'd give us. I reckon, with another couple of decent results behind us, that we could sellout Millwall (both tiers) as well. The closer promotion looks, if we can keep it going, the more people want a bit of it. My thoughts exactly, lots going to Boro already and making a weekend of it.
spd Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 Hotel already booked for two nights for the Boro - have a feeling its going to be some weekend - here's hoping!
alehouseboys Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 Towards the end of the 78 promotion season we took around 10,000 to both Luton and Fulham (Friday night) and and estimated (as Saints fans were in most parts of the ground) between 12-15,000 of a 20,000 gate at Orient. Although it wont be as many these days, I'm looking forward to some cracking away trips between now and May.
Hemel Saint Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 My thoughts exactly, lots going to Boro already and making a weekend of it. we are planning on doing Boro weekend too, but thinking of doing Newcastle for the night out...!
Sour Mash Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 Few of my lot doing a weekend for Boro, should be a laugh regardless.
JRM Posted 27 February, 2012 Posted 27 February, 2012 Bet you a tenner we take more than 1.5k to Blackpool Agreed though, better run in than last year ticket wise, those that want to go should be able to sort tickets for most. yeah i'll take that bet, reckon it will be 1350 in the away section. would love it if we were promoted at Middlesbrough, a rough old north east away day done a few times, remember going up there on a sunday around 99/00 season, had a few 1-0 wins there, used to remember a pub by Darlington station that was cheapest in the country , already booked for the weekend as well for this one.
stkev7 Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 yeah i'll take that bet, reckon it will be 1350 in the away section. would love it if we were promoted at Middlesbrough, a rough old north east away day done a few times, remember going up there on a sunday around 99/00 season, had a few 1-0 wins there, used to remember a pub by Darlington station that was cheapest in the country , already booked for the weekend as well for this one. Hogan's was the name, a right sh*thole but pints starting at 95p so you couldn't go wrong. Been there a few times over the years, not sure if it's still there mind. We're doing a Newcastle weekender for Boro. Flying up Friday night and back on the Sunday. If they change the kick off like WBA a few years back I will not be happy.
Orange Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 Some crackers to come. Anyone know if we will have the terrace at P'boro? I f*cking hope so, best stand in the football league! Would make for a great away.
Sour Mash Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 Hogan's was the name, a right sh*thole but pints starting at 95p so you couldn't go wrong. Been there a few times over the years, not sure if it's still there mind. We're doing a Newcastle weekender for Boro. Flying up Friday night and back on the Sunday. If they change the kick off like WBA a few years back I will not be happy. Remember it being 65p a pint of Stones Bitter, 85p a pint of Carling, always had a good crack in there to be fair, think it made The Sun one year as the cheapest pub in Britain. Surprised so many are stopping in Newcastle, it's a fair trek to and from M'Boro.
ladysaint Posted 28 February, 2012 Author Posted 28 February, 2012 15 of us stopping in Whitley Bay for the night, again about another 30 - 45 minutes trip but hopefully going to be worth it.
JRM Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 Hogan's was the name, a right sh*thole but pints starting at 95p so you couldn't go wrong. Been there a few times over the years, not sure if it's still there mind. We're doing a Newcastle weekender for Boro. Flying up Friday night and back on the Sunday. If they change the kick off like WBA a few years back I will not be happy. that's the one! i'll be gutted if they change the game, we have booked friday - sunday so will be ok for friday evening, early/late saturday or sunday game, so anything but Monday! we are staying in York though
Appy Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 Reckon we can take a decent number to Hull, people seem to love the long midweek games.
RonManager Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 (edited) Reckon we can take a decent number to Hull, people seem to love the long midweek games. Only 1500 on sale at the moment. I'm going to make a mini-break out of it, go to Milwall on the Saturday, stay over in London then strike northwards in me trusty galleon. Edited 28 February, 2012 by RonManager
AussieDog Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 Towards the end of the 78 promotion season we took around 10,000 to both Luton and Fulham (Friday night) and and estimated (as Saints fans were in most parts of the ground) between 12-15,000 of a 20,000 gate at Orient. Although it wont be as many these days, I'm looking forward to some cracking away trips between now and May. I remember that Orient game....not particularly well, but I do remember outnumbering the Orient fans by about 3 to 1. I have a gut feeling the Peterboro game is going to be the clincher this time. It's 2 days before I head back to Aus and to be honest I had assumed it would be a sell-out and I had no chance of getting tickets. It would be a fantastic end to my trip if that was the case ....although saying that, I won't be too disappointed if we clinch promotion at home to Reading in the previous game
Sour Mash Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 I remember that Orient game....not particularly well, but I do remember outnumbering the Orient fans by about 3 to 1. I have a gut feeling the Peterboro game is going to be the clincher this time. It's 2 days before I head back to Aus and to be honest I had assumed it would be a sell-out and I had no chance of getting tickets. It would be a fantastic end to my trip if that was the case ....although saying that, I won't be too disappointed if we clinch promotion at home to Reading in the previous game For games where fans are fearing missing out on tickets, have they looked at going on the home teams website and maybe buying a kids or OAPs ticket (whichever is cheapest) to get themselves on the database, therefore possibly buying a few when we play there? Just a suggestion like? Rather than leaving it to the week before to find its database only etc.
stkev7 Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 Remember it being 65p a pint of Stones Bitter, 85p a pint of Carling, always had a good crack in there to be fair, think it made The Sun one year as the cheapest pub in Britain. Surprised so many are stopping in Newcastle, it's a fair trek to and from M'Boro. Yeah, Newcastle to Boro is a good distance but as we're flying into Newcastle and also the fact that Boro rivals Luton in the 'absolute toilet' stakes we thought this would be a sensible option.
stevegrant Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 On the subject of Peterborough, I got confirmation from their chairman on Twitter earlier this afternoon that the terrace will still be there when we go there
JRM Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 On the subject of Peterborough, I got confirmation from their chairman on Twitter earlier this afternoon that the terrace will still be there when we go there i think this is the first actually useful bit of info from Twitter ever! excellent news. i do feel a bit silly now though for going to P'boro v MK Dons and standing in the away end for the play offs last season.
stevegrant Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 i think this is the first actually useful bit of info from Twitter ever! excellent news. i do feel a bit silly now though for going to P'boro v MK Dons and standing in the away end for the play offs last season. To be fair, we expected a) the terrace to be gone this season and b) Peterborough to get dicked by Huddersfield in the playoff final. West Ham have sold around 5000 for their trip up there at the end of March
ladysaint Posted 28 February, 2012 Author Posted 28 February, 2012 To be fair, we expected a) the terrace to be gone this season and b) Peterborough to get dicked by Huddersfield in the playoff final. West Ham have sold around 5000 for their trip up there at the end of March Thats great we could have matched that if it was on a Saturday dont you think.
stevegrant Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 West Ham's game is midweek as well, to be fair. Re-arranged from a couple of weeks ago when it was frozen off.
ladysaint Posted 28 February, 2012 Author Posted 28 February, 2012 West Ham's game is midweek as well, to be fair. Re-arranged from a couple of weeks ago when it was frozen off.But they would have purchased their tickets for a Saturday game originally, still good going though wasnt impressed with their fans when we played them recently.
Sour Mash Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 On the subject of Peterborough, I got confirmation from their chairman on Twitter earlier this afternoon that the terrace will still be there when we go there Great news that.
JRM Posted 28 February, 2012 Posted 28 February, 2012 Great news that. i think i will dream tonight about that terrace being packed out for a night game, with a late winner in front of our fans sending us up and the whole end going mental.
Orange Posted 29 February, 2012 Posted 29 February, 2012 Fantastic news that we'll have the terrace. Loved it last year.
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