Invasion on Middlesbrough

[JRM]

I have always associated Middlesbrough away as being one of those classic away days, up north, tiny saints following, moody pubs, over the top aggressive stewards, this one should be a bit different. They only managed 14k crowd last night at home to Doncaster and being a 0-0 draw I can’t see many being tempted out for the late kick off on Saturday on sky against us.

 

Any news on how close we are to selling the 4000 allocation? Would be good to sell them all but as with Peterborough can imagine we’ll have messages on here Friday night complaining they can’t book a coach as it is too late.

 

Don’t think I have spoken to any saints yet who are going up and back in the day, loads seem to be staying in Newcastle, few in York, few in Darlington and a few staying in Middlesbrough should be some good celebrations around the towns of the north east if we manage to seal it.

 

Pre-match pubs should be good if Bristol City beat Barnsley to confirm the Skates relegation before we play.

 

some advice for those making the trip http://www.footballgroundguide.com/middlesbrough/

[Saint Garrett]

Doc Browns before the game ?

[HedgeEnder]

Apparantley 1500 tickets left

[CFSFC]

If we dont sell out we are a joke. I'd sell my mum to be there.

[Dan]

I reckon we will have around 3000 there.

[Orange]

If we do win, i just hope the police don't bring out the dogs etc and make it impossible to invade..

Anything less than a sell out if pretty poor really.

[Griffo]

If we win, we will be on their pitch. Although can idiots not please start singing 'on the pitch' before the end of the game giving the police plenty of time to round up everything they've got to stop us getting on.

[sotonjoe]

I'll be impressed if we sellout. It's bloody hours away and it's on TV. We had a serious think about doing it last night, but knowing we'd have to go up and back on the day and an the bingo bus at this late stage, it just isn't worth it. We'll have a better time in the pub where we can actually celebrate victory if we get it, rather than sit on a quiet coach home for six bloody hours!

[Gemmel]

If we win, we will be on their pitch. Although can idiots not please start singing 'on the pitch' before the end of the game giving the police plenty of time to round up everything they've got to stop us getting on.

 

Now some off them might not be the brightest, but I reckon a couple of them will have worked out what it means for a Saints win.

 

It won't matter a jot what is sung or not, it is whether they allow some on to the pitch with a police line infront of them.

[This Charming Man]

I'll be impressed if we sellout. It's bloody hours away and it's on TV. We had a serious think about doing it last night, but knowing we'd have to go up and back on the day and an the bingo bus at this late stage, it just isn't worth it. We'll have a better time in the pub where we can actually celebrate victory if we get it, rather than sit on a quiet coach home for six bloody hours!

 

And there we have a prime example of a modern day football fan. Would rather sit in their local and watch it, rather than be at the ground. You just can't beat that buzz of actually being there for something as big as this. I'd happily sit on a coach for a month if it meant I could be there.

 

I can't wait for this and nothing could stop me from being there.

[Spudders]

If we dont sell out we are a joke. I'd sell my mum to be there.

How old is she? Rule 1

[Mattio]

I get paid the Friday after the game and am skint

[Sour Mash]

And there we have a prime example of a modern day football fan. Would rather sit in their local and watch it, rather than be at the ground. You just can't beat that buzz of actually being there for something as big as this. I'd happily sit on a coach for a month if it meant I could be there.

 

I can't wait for this and nothing could stop me from being there.

I'd rather we didn't sell out. Couple of thousand away day regulars is more than enough, can move around a bit and stand where you want, Boro away on a evening kick off, would much rather have a game like that than a London away day where every man and his dog go.

[Kaiser Soze]

Surely Boro could give us more than 4k? That end holds 6k minimum.

[supersonic]

even with 4,000 we would have about a 50% share in attendance. They struggle to fill half their ground, not surprising, it's a ****hole and the team are ****

[Badger]

Now obtained tickets - so two from Glos will be there, probably have a 90 mile advantage on most of you but still a long haul.

 

Last visit to M/boro' was Jan 1982 when we went top. Bloody cold that day, at least this won't be played in arctic conditions.

[Badger]

Surely Boro could give us more than 4k? That end holds 6k minimum.

 

Lets wait to see if we sell 4,000 before we start bleating about the allocation.

[ericb]

I desperate to do this one but need to be at work on the sunday so can't stay over, right pain since i can't find any trains back the same night

[This Charming Man]

I desperate to do this one but need to be at work on the sunday so can't stay over, right pain since i can't find any trains back the same night

 

Just get the travel club. Not the greatest but at least you'll be there and it will get you back in time for work the following day.

[RedAndWhite91]

I'll be impressed if we sellout. It's bloody hours away and it's on TV. We had a serious think about doing it last night, but knowing we'd have to go up and back on the day and an the bingo bus at this late stage, it just isn't worth it. We'll have a better time in the pub where we can actually celebrate victory if we get it, rather than sit on a quiet coach home for six bloody hours!

 

Dear oh dear.

[obelisk]

I desperate to do this one but need to be at work on the sunday so can't stay over, right pain since i can't find any trains back the same night

Yeah, I was just looking at the possibilities and there's no train back that night after the game. Good luck to anyone that makes the journey.

[Sour Mash]

I desperate to do this one but need to be at work on the sunday so can't stay over, right pain since i can't find any trains back the same night

There used to be an overnight National Express from Newcastle to Victoria, getting to London at 6am, I've done that a few times. Desperate times call for desperate measures....

[CFSFC]

I'll be impressed if we sellout. It's bloody hours away and it's on TV. We had a serious think about doing it last night, but knowing we'd have to go up and back on the day and an the bingo bus at this late stage, it just isn't worth it. We'll have a better time in the pub where we can actually celebrate victory if we get it, rather than sit on a quiet coach home for six bloody hours!

 

It just isn't worth it??? Lol

[ericb]

There used to be an overnight National Express from Newcastle to Victoria, getting to London at 6am, I've done that a few times. Desperate times call for desperate measures....

 

Is that right? I might look into that then since it's always an option, i'd rather be sleeping on a bus back having been there than watching in a pub any day of the week! Especially since i've never done 'Boro, think it would be my 16th away this season too.

[CFSFC]

Drive??? Serifs early. Stay overnight or drive home after. Nothing beats a I was there comment.

[Jack]

I just can't understand people making these excuses. This is HUGE. We're on the brink of the premier league. I don't get paid until Monday and haven't got much spare cash, but that's what overdrafts and credit cards are for. This is unmissable. We got tickets weeks ago, as even if we weren't in the position we're in, it's still the last away game of an amazing season.

 

By Saturday lunchtime, you'll all be gutted that you didn't make more effort.

[JRM]

Is that right? I might look into that then since it's always an option, i'd rather be sleeping on a bus back having been there than watching in a pub any day of the week! Especially since i've never done 'Boro, think it would be my 16th away this season too.

 

i have done it before as well coming back from Newcastle, not ideal but gets you back, plus most onboard tend to be asleep and i managed to get a few hours.

Coach leaves Newcastle 23.45 back in London for 06.20

[Saint_clark]

If we dont sell out we are a joke. I'd sell my mum to be there.

 

I take it you're going then?

[Jack]

I take it you're going then?

 

I bought his mum.

[Orange]

If we win, we will be on their pitch. Although can idiots not please start singing 'on the pitch' before the end of the game giving the police plenty of time to round up everything they've got to stop us getting on.

 

I hope you're right, but fear if we do, the police might make it impossible for us.

[Brizzie Saints]

 

Last visit to M/boro' was Jan 1982 when we went top. Bloody cold that day, at least this won't be played in arctic conditions.

I remember that game, left town about 1am saturday mornin on one of foleys coaches after we got kicked out of Margheritas, ****ed as and woke up on a frosty sat morning in middlesborough, WTF. Unbelievable when we scored and went top. The journey home is a blur. Priceless

[shirleysfc]

5 of us going - hotel booked for night out in Newcastle too.

[sotonjoe]

And there we have a prime example of a modern day football fan. Would rather sit in their local and watch it, rather than be at the ground. You just can't beat that buzz of actually being there for something as big as this. I'd happily sit on a coach for a month if it meant I could be there.

 

I can't wait for this and nothing could stop me from being there.

 

 

I pick and choose my games. I've only done Coventry, Derby, Reading, Bristol City, Palace X 2, Pompey and Peterborough away this season, as well as all home cup and league games. I'm sorry that deciding I might give Saturday a miss means I don't meet your super fan status.

[sotonjoe]

I'd go if I could afford it, and didn't have the London Marathon on Sunday morning. So TV is it sadly.

 

"Ridiculous! Call yourself a fan?" etc.

[jasonb]

Targeted this game as the possible clincher weeks ago and so it has proved to be.. I'm no smart arse but soooo glad I'm going... stopping over in Newcastle so hoping for the win and a great night out up there... spent a year in Boro doing an MSc and its god awful

[CFSFC]

I take it you're going then?

 

Same as every week. Yes.

 

Understand people not doing every game but this one we should be over subscribed.

[Saint Garrett]

I very much doubt you'll get on the pitch as Middlesbrough give away fans the top part of the stand and not the bottom bit I think.

[CFSFC]

I pick and choose my games. I've only done Coventry, Derby, Reading, Bristol City, Palace X 2, Pompey and Peterborough away this season, as well as all home cup and league games. I'm sorry that deciding I might give Saturday a miss means I don't meet your super fan status.

 

No you don't. Quite clearly dont like the north.

 

Why wouldn't you want to be there?

[The Cat]

i have done it before as well coming back from Newcastle, not ideal but gets you back, plus most onboard tend to be asleep and i managed to get a few hours.

Coach leaves Newcastle 23.45 back in London for 06.20

 

There's also a Megabus that leaves Newcastle at 0115 and gets into London at 0730 for £14.

 

I'm flying from Bristol to Newcastle and staying with a mate up there. Cheaper and quicker than driving or getting the train up by myself. Hopefully we'll take 3000 up there, no doub we'll shift a few more tickets after winning last night.

[Lord Duckhunter]

I hope you're right, but fear if we do, the police might make it impossible for us.

 

We wont get anywhere near the pitch. It'll be too easy for them to stop us. I'm not really bothered either way but think it would be nice for all the players and staff to come over and celebrate in front of us.

[CFSFC]

I very much doubt you'll get on the pitch as Middlesbrough give away fans the top part of the stand and not the bottom bit I think.

 

Because we normally sell none.

[West End Saint]

8 of us going there & back same day in a mini bus if we do win I can see us staying up there to go out & celebrate i can't wait last nite has calmed the nerves lets go & bash the smoggies beat Cov with Reading losing to Brum & win the title.

 

It would be a shame if we don't sell out I for 1 want to be there win we get promoted, you would think that we will sell the 4000I hope so.

 

See you in Boro COYS

[Chez]

Drive??? Serifs early. Stay overnight or drive home after. Nothing beats a I was there comment.

with it being on TV give it a few years and half of Southampton will have been there. Just got my ticket. Plymouth away was one of the greatest Saints game of all times. Watching games like this on the TV sucks. Nothing beats the atmosphere in the ground. Decent lot the boro fans so fully expect them to been. Edited 18 April, 2012 by Chez

[Thedelldays]

with it being on TV give it a few years and half of Southampton will have been there. Just got my ticket. Plymouth away was one of the greatest Saints game of all times. Watching game son the TV sucks.

plymouth away was an amazing day....

I just can't afford to go to this one.

went last night and going to the cov game

[Saint Garrett]

Because we normally sell none.

This is in general I think though. I dont think it's specifically for us, may be wrong though

[S4INT]

Even from Nottingham the prices are ridiculous - travel alone would be about £60. I really want to go but as a student that would screw me...

[wagon 84]

Apparantley 1500 tickets left

 

If this is true then those of you that stay at home & watch it on telly need to have a serious look at yourselves in the mirror!

Be ashamed be very ashamed!!

[Thedelldays]

If this is true then those of you that stay at home & watch it on telly need to have a serious look at yourselves in the mirror!

Be ashamed be very ashamed!!

fancy paying for us..?

[S4INT]

Then again - anyone know what parking's like? I could give 3 people a lift up from (and back to) Notts too if I went...?

[dronskisaint]

I bought his mum.

 

You too? How many mums is he selling!?