trousers Posted 11 March, 2012 Share Posted 11 March, 2012 Obviously. ^ This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersubpuckett Posted 11 March, 2012 Share Posted 11 March, 2012 They clearly have no interest in Saints and are going to a game purely to watch someone because he's of the same nationality, bit strange. Looks embarrassing on FLS with 3 random asian blokes holding stupid signs up as if it was big brother eviction night or x-factor. If it makes them support saints then whats the problem. Not everybody takes supporting a team quite so joylessly serious as you seem to do - oh, and the signficance of them being asian is what exactly, or was that just a bit of casual racism? F#ck me, some people are never happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 11 March, 2012 Share Posted 11 March, 2012 They clearly have no interest in Saints and are going to a game purely to watch someone because he's of the same nationality, bit strange. Looks embarrassing on FLS with 3 random asian blokes holding stupid signs up as if it was big brother eviction night or x-factor. how many games have they been to this season so far...? if MLT had joined my local team in a foreign country...I think I would had stalked him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 11 March, 2012 Share Posted 11 March, 2012 They clearly have no interest in Saints and are going to a game purely to watch someone because he's of the same nationality, bit strange. Looks embarrassing on FLS with 3 random asian blokes holding stupid signs up as if it was big brother eviction night or x-factor. You have just joined the 'Saints Interweb Forumings Racist Poster Elite Club'. You will never live this down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 11 March, 2012 Share Posted 11 March, 2012 They clearly have no interest in Saints and are going to a game purely to watch someone because he's of the same nationality, bit strange. Looks embarrassing on FLS with 3 random asian blokes holding stupid signs up as if it was big brother eviction night or x-factor. It's good for the club. Unlike supporters with minds like yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 11 March, 2012 Share Posted 11 March, 2012 They clearly have no interest in Saints and are going to a game purely to watch someone because he's of the same nationality, bit strange. Looks embarrassing on FLS with 3 random asian blokes holding stupid signs up as if it was big brother eviction night or x-factor. Exactly. Even more cringe-worthy is other Saints fans getting excited about their presence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 11 March, 2012 Share Posted 11 March, 2012 A few gormless if harmless japs -no more embarrassing than singing about eating dogs and thinking its witty or original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 11 March, 2012 Share Posted 11 March, 2012 A few gormless if harmless japs -no more embarrassing than singing about eating dogs and thinking its witty or original. Luckily we don't appear to be doing that at present. I agree with Griffo and Sour Mash on this one though. Ask any proper Man Utd fan what they think of tourist supporters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 11 March, 2012 Share Posted 11 March, 2012 I think Lee is a real talent and very clever footballer... Regardless of what ever others have said he ran the channels and also the angles..Not always coming off because slight miss timing on his part/our players not on the same wavelength/not looking up /hesitating and not pulling the trigger early enough.. Over the next few games the team will come to work with Lee and he will adapt to his team mates..we will see many more goals from Lee and his assists.......Hopefully Billy Sharpe will also find more game time and start scoring goals.... Much more to come with a good victory at Milwall for starters..... WIFM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 11 March, 2012 Share Posted 11 March, 2012 A few gormless if harmless japs -no more embarrassing than singing about eating dogs and thinking its witty or original. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 11 March, 2012 Share Posted 11 March, 2012 They must have got cheap tickets through Southampton uni and thought it was the 'cool' thing to do, as loads of the gimps seem to be doing now. You can spot them a mile off. They're usually in chinos. Turkish wannabe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 11 March, 2012 Share Posted 11 March, 2012 Turkish wannabe. I think you'll find it's the other way round. He'd do anything to be my age again and have my looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 11 March, 2012 Share Posted 11 March, 2012 I thought them japs in the crowd were pretty cool! It's nice to see some young good looking people mixing in with all you sad old bastards. Hopefully they can bring some girls next time too! Anyone know if they came over from japan particularly for the game, or do they live over here or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paris Posted 11 March, 2012 Share Posted 11 March, 2012 Sure i saw them in Paris today & i'm not joking ....thought it was good to see them at SMS all very positive ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 Japanese in OUR stadium, eh? what is it coming to ....soon we'll have the French coming to watch Morgan, the Dutch to see Jos, the Portuguese to watch Fonte and even that Guly bloke from their old colony - Brazil ....not to mention the influx of Scousers to watch Ricky bang in some more goals! It may be the first time anyone has seen " Lee's Fan Club", but everyone has to start sometime, and some of the people on this site were adult before they watched their first game...no-one was born in SMS ! If the Japanese supporters are upto 20 people by the end of the season then it will mean an extra few quid in shirt sales. I don't notice Man.U. fans complaining about the Korean support for Park ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
under the west stand Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 Sure i saw them in Paris today & i'm not joking ....thought it was good to see them at SMS all very positive ..... They were at Central Station at 19.00. Took a train heading eastwards. (that's ironic!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentry Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 In other countries it is quite common for people to support a certain player rather than the club and they would support whoever that player player for. I dont see any problem with anyone cheering on our players , for whatever reason. At non-saints football games i have been too, if two nutral teams, I will always suppoprt the ex-saints players (except Philliips). Saw Stoke not to long ago, and they had delpay , higgs and fuller all playing I think (oh and jones but was not supporting him). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 In other countries it is quite common for people to support a certain player rather than the club and they would support whoever that player player for. I dont see any problem with anyone cheering on our players , for whatever reason. Indeed - but for some people if it doesn't fit with their view of how football 'should be' then it gets criticised. Each to their own of course, they're entitled to their opinion, but some of the comments are uncalled for. It seems with some fans, if you don't act as they think you should, then you're automatically a 'gimp'. Back to the player himself, I said in the Barnsley warm-up thread that I feel he is growing in stature and that he will start making more of an impact soon. His assist was a good start, and if the team start to find even one or two of his runs and he can get himself a goal or two more, I think we'll see him get better and better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalsaint Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 What's wrong with chinos?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 (edited) Japanese in OUR stadium, eh? what is it coming to ....soon we'll have the French coming to watch Morgan, the Dutch to see Jos, the Portuguese to watch Fonte and even that Guly bloke from their old colony - Brazil ....not to mention the influx of Scousers to watch Ricky bang in some more goals! It may be the first time anyone has seen " Lee's Fan Club", but everyone has to start sometime, and some of the people on this site were adult before they watched their first game...no-one was born in SMS ! If the Japanese supporters are upto 20 people by the end of the season then it will mean an extra few quid in shirt sales. I don't notice Man.U. fans complaining about the Korean support for Park ! Spot on. If people want to come and see Saints play for any reason its okay by me. I doubt those decrying football tourists see any inconsistency with going to watch a match at the Bernebeu or San Siro. Edited 12 March, 2012 by buctootim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 What's wrong with chinos?! I don't agree with a lot of the guff posted on here, but you've got to admit... chinos are wack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 Indeed - but for some people if it doesn't fit with their view of how football 'should be' then it gets criticised. Each to their own of course, they're entitled to their opinion, but some of the comments are uncalled for. It seems with some fans, if you don't act as they think you should, then you're automatically a 'gimp'. What comments are uncalled for? They looked ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 What comments are uncalled for? They looked ridiculous. Why not post up a picture of you on Saturday then we can all pass judgement on your hair, clothes and belly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 Why not post up a picture of you on Saturday then we can all pass judgement on your hair, clothes and belly. Unfortunately no photos of me from Saturday. Probably because I didn't go to the game with 3 mates, all buying matching shirts and scarves, stand behind the goal and outside the players entrance with cr@p looking home made banners waving them madly like the people that go along to X-factor or the last night of big brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 Unfortunately no photos of me from Saturday. Probably because I didn't go to the game with 3 mates, all buying matching shirts and scarves, stand behind the goal and outside the players entrance with cr@p looking home made banners waving them madly like the people that go along to X-factor or the last night of big brother. But so what? Yes they looked a little bit cheesy but at least they were up and happy and enthusiastic. I'd have rather have been sat near them than the moaning git who droned on negatively (even during really good spells) in the seat near me. Or the bloke who stank of BO. Live and let live. Its a weird mindset that says people should always wear approved labels, drive the right car brand and behave in some approved way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersfield Saint Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 First time I've seen Lee in the flesh too. If what I saw is him not firing on all cylinders then we have indeed signed a gem Same here, completely agree! Fantastic build up for the second goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 Didn't make the game Saturday but did watch him in the Ipswich game and was impressed. Strong, quick and a good touch. Clearly needs time to settle in and feel comfortable with his team-mates but very encourgaging on first impressions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 (edited) What comments are uncalled for? They looked ridiculous. The continual labelling of people like them as 'gimps'. They looked ridiculous to you. Not to me, or clearly many others. It wouldn't be my choice to take such placards either, but I'm not gonna criticise them for it just because they choose to do something different. Edited 12 March, 2012 by Minty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibizasaint Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 some people take things too seriously...come over here.. watching our football matches..maybe they want to go to watch live football matches and he is their connection with a team...does it really matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 Hi The9 - could I possibly include your Chung fans photo on this new Facebook page I'm making for Japanese fans? http://www.facebook.com/SaintsInJapan ? (Not sure how much they need it, or how they'll find out about it, but I'd like to tell them about Saints sites and news in the UK) Is Chung the Japanese player playing at the highest level in the UK at this moment? If we get in the Prem next year with him, we could really move some shirts. Hope he gets another goal soon. Although in Japanese teamwork culture, an assist is probably rated more highly than a selfish shoot, goals do look better on prime-time TV news... I took it straight off the OS, so "share" away as far as I'm concerned! You can use the other one on your Overseas Fans thread, that we *did* take, from out of the window of corporate of Tadge and his fans posing outside the stadium too if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 Those Japanese lot that came along are embarrassing. What's the point? They're here to make insular hoolie wannabes reconsider that the way they follow their club is the only way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 Unfortunately no photos of me from Saturday. Probably because I didn't go to the game with 3 mates, all buying matching shirts and scarves, stand behind the goal and outside the players entrance with cr@p looking home made banners waving them madly like the people that go along to X-factor or the last night of big brother. We live in a global economy and football's a world language. There are also benefits to Saints of exploiting overseas markets (can't wait for the cheap #19 plastic clocks and bobblehead dolls to appear in the shop)... Open your mind. FWIW X-factor and Big Brother are also global phenomena, and I bet other countries have different ways of supporting their favourites for that form of entertainment, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 (edited) Spot on. If people want to come and see Saints play for any reason its okay by me. I doubt those decrying football tourists see any inconsistency with going to watch a match at the Bernabeu or San Siro. Football tourism is the best form of tourism, watching the way fans support their teams in different continents is entertainment in its own right. I could bang on about it for ages, but here are a load of my photos, and this lot should pretty much answer why they Japanese guys have chosen to come to a match surrounded by fans of a different background and culture. Edited 12 March, 2012 by The9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 But so what? Yes they looked a little bit cheesy but at least they were up and happy and enthusiastic. I'd have rather have been sat near them than the moaning git who droned on negatively (even during really good spells) in the seat near me. Or the bloke who stank of BO. Live and let live. Its a weird mindset that says people should always wear approved labels, drive the right car brand and behave in some approved way. Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 If some people have a problem with Japanese fans acting funny and excitable, then they are also going to have a problem with Chung too. Just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 They're here to make insular hoolie wannabes reconsider that the way they follow their club is the only way. As in, going to every game, standing and singing? I'd much rather jump around in my replica shirt with sad home made signs screaming at one player as if they were my idol from a boy band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 As in, going to every game, standing and singing? I'd much rather jump around in my replica shirt with sad home made signs screaming at one player as if they were my idol from a boy band. I'm guess you are about 21.....maybe even 18.. if you think that is bad, you should have seen the adulation we used to give Le God up and down the country every week...puts a few japanese lads with placards into pale insignificance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 But so what? Yes they looked a little bit cheesy but at least they were up and happy and enthusiastic. I'd have rather have been sat near them than the moaning git who droned on negatively (even during really good spells) in the seat near me. Or the bloke who stank of BO. Live and let live. Its a weird mindset that says people should always wear approved labels, drive the right car brand and behave in some approved way. Well I agree that we've already got plenty of idiotic fans, no real need to add more to them. I couldn't care less what labels people wear or car they drive, not sure what that's got to do with anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 He played fine, have some more photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 I'm guess you are about 21.....maybe even 18.. if you think that is bad, you should have seen the adulation we used to give Le God up and down the country every week...puts a few japanese lads with placards into pale insignificance So if Le Tissier had moved to Spurs, you'd have followed him there with your home-made x-factor style placards would you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 I'm guess you are about 21.....maybe even 18.. if you think that is bad, you should have seen the adulation we used to give Le God up and down the country every week...puts a few japanese lads with placards into pale insignificance Yeah, supporting is "embarrassing". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 So if Le Tissier had moved to Spurs, you'd have followed him there with your home-made x-factor style placards would you? do you know if the japanese lads are not saints supporters anyway..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 One last thing - I seem to recall Griffo also saying that when we don't sell out games it's "embarrassing". I think I'd rather a stand full of comedy Chung fans with placards than this : and what's wrong with holding up cards anyway ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 do you know if the japanese lads are not saints supporters anyway..? What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 Football tourism is the best form of tourism, watching the way fans support their teams in different continents is entertainment in its own right. Great pictures, and totally agree with you. Getting into the real life of somewhere, especially doing something you love anyway is the best way to travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 One last thing - I seem to recall Griffo also saying that when we don't sell out games it's "embarrassing". Don't think I've ever said that. Only possibly for big games such as Pompey. Nice try though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 At least, they were watching one of our own. Wait till next season and the invasion of locals coming to watch other teams players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 (edited) As in, going to every game, standing and singing? I'd much rather jump around in my replica shirt with sad home made signs screaming at one player as if they were my idol from a boy band. Not so much of the replica shirt in this one : Edited 12 March, 2012 by The9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 Don't think I've ever said that. Only possibly for big games such as Pompey. Nice try though. Yeah, that was it. Like others have said, wait til we're in the Prem and there are a bunch of "home" fans supporting the opposition's players and then have a think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwaysaint Posted 12 March, 2012 Share Posted 12 March, 2012 Great, football snobbery. What a tit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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