ladysaint Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 for preseason training, someone mentioned that they had heard that part of the Lee deal was that we would play in Japan preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 I was hoping for a cheaper option.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 He has to play in England first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 You just beat me to it. Was going to start a thread on pre-season. In Adkins interview after the game, he suggested that pre-season was all "boxed off", I took that as pretty much confirmed where/when they're going. In the promotion for registering with the new ticketing website it said that there was a prixe of a fully paid trip to our pre-season, which *suggests* possibly somewhere more exotic than Switzerland. Would be good if the club gave us the heads up nice early in case anyone fancies it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Hiroshima away would be a classic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draino76 Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 If we can make it in Japan we can make it anywhere. (Sorry I think I'm getting a bit confused with my Sinatra/Alphaville stuff). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Where would everyones ideal location be then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Japan would be something I would seriously have to consider if we were to go there. Could well be an expensive summers with the Euro's as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 If true, the weak pound won't help with travelling around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Japan would be something I would seriously have to consider if we were to go there. They'd have you on a round eye watch list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Japan would be something I would seriously have to consider if we were to go there. Could well be an expensive summers with the Euro's as well. I'll show you round, make sure you are dressed appropriately etc. Could be difficult to get you into games though. I heard that there was a Japanese doppelganger of you outside of the grounds to stop people like you getting in. Apparently they know who you are as your in all of their pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red and White Army Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Would love it to be Japan. My Japanese brother in law is an Arsenal fan but I think I can turn him to Saints! Especially with Lee playing for us now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 I'll show you round, make sure you are dressed appropriately etc. Could be difficult to get you into games though. I heard that there was a Japanese doppelganger of you outside of the grounds to stop people like you getting in. Apparently they know who you are as your in all of their pictures. Am sure he can find a bum chum with a shared love for mollissey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 When does the J-League start/finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 I'll show you round, make sure you are dressed appropriately etc. Could be difficult to get you into games though. I heard that there was a Japanese doppelganger of you outside of the grounds to stop people like you getting in. Apparently they know who you are as your in all of their pictures. I'm only going over there so I can act like the classic Brit abroad and see how they like it when people act as they please and refuse to follow local customs. I'm going to get properly hammered, make obscene gestures, moan relentlessly about how terrible the food is and that the beer tastes like p*ss, I'll make sure I'm inappropriately dressed and then start a fight with the local police. All done whilst singing 'my Grandad killed your grandad doo dah doo dah'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Would love it to be Japan. My Japanese brother in law is an Arsenal fan but I think I can turn him to Saints! Especially with Lee playing for us now. Please don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 When does the J-League start/finish? Have a feeling its March to Dec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 I'm only going over there so I can act like the classic Brit abroad and see how they like it when people act as they please and refuse to follow local customs. I'm going to get properly hammered, make obscene gestures, moan relentlessly about how terrible the food is and that the beer tastes like p*ss, I'll make sure I'm inappropriately dressed and then start a fight with the local police. All done whilst singing 'my Grandad killed your grandad doo dah doo dah'. And that's just on the flight out there. I would be tempted by this to be fair. Knowing Saints we'll keep all the details a secret anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red and White Army Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Please don't. Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedg Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Actually reminds me that it was good to see Lee celebrating with the team on Saturday. I thought he had gone back to Japan to recuperate so don't know if he flew in specially? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Have a feeling its March to Dec. Yeah that looks to be the case, don't know why they play over the summer. Doesn't make it too appealing for them to play English pre-season games, can't think of too many teams that have played over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Actually reminds me that it was good to see Lee celebrating with the team on Saturday. I thought he had gone back to Japan to recuperate so don't know if he flew in specially? Still on crutches as well by the look of it, not too good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 I'm only going over there so I can act like the classic Brit abroad and see how they like it when people act as they please and refuse to follow local customs. I'm going to get properly hammered, make obscene gestures, moan relentlessly about how terrible the food is and that the beer tastes like p*ss, I'll make sure I'm inappropriately dressed and then start a fight with the local police. All done whilst singing 'my Grandad killed your grandad doo dah doo dah'. Don't let Turkish see you, he'll start a thread moaning about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzie Saints Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Where would everyones ideal location be then? Hmmmmmm.......Oh I know how about Queensland. A-League normally starts early August, could play a number of sides in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.........You know it makes sense Rodney! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Yeah that looks to be the case, don't know why they play over the summer. Doesn't make it too appealing for them to play English pre-season games, can't think of too many teams that have played over there. True, but its still a relatively new league and I guess they are always looking to build its profile. A match againt a European side with a Japanses player could work in a week when they dont have match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 They play in the spring/summer in the evenings. It is not unusual for far bigger teams than us to come and play a few pre-season games over there, in fact I think R Madrid and Man Utd go there every year. These games are often televised and the standard is pretty good (the J league players are mid season, raise their game) and often a close match. It wouldn't be too difficult to schedule in a few matches with us as well. However, even with Chun, I doubt we will attract huge attention. The training facilities will no doubt be first class though and its a good way of getting our 'brand' out there. Also, I expect the players will enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrimd Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Actually reminds me that it was good to see Lee celebrating with the team on Saturday. I thought he had gone back to Japan to recuperate so don't know if he flew in specially? In the programme a few weeks back he was interviewed and said that he was staying in the UK to get treated by the medical team here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halo Stickman Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 I was hoping for a cheaper option.. Having recently returned from visiting my son who lives in Japan, I can definitely confirm that there would be cheaper options! Very interesting place though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 In the programme a few weeks back he was interviewed and said that he was staying in the UK to get treated by the medical team here. Just beat me to it! Just like Robbie Savage said the other night at the Leicester WHU game, if you get and injury now you will be kissing goodbye to your holidays as if it's serious enough you will be spending the next few weeks on the treatment table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Hopefully they will announce it a bit earlier this year. Cant see many going over, 10/15 tops. With rumours we might be playing Arsenal some time ago, maybe us and Arsenal in a tournament over there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Lots of pluses if you ask me. To name one. Following promotion interest will be higher than EVER before, especially for us back here at home. SaintsPlayer subscriptions will go through the roof. Kerching. That additional income is part of the blue-print, I'd see the trip as an investment. That's not to even mention the love that the Japanese will have for us. I'm in the YES camp. NB, did I ever tell you about the time I tried to complain in a japanese restaurant that the Sushi was rubbery? Absolute waste of time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Lots of pluses if you ask me. To name one. Following promotion interest will be higher than EVER before, especially for us back here at home. SaintsPlayer subscriptions will go through the roof. Kerching. That additional income is part of the blue-print, I'd see the trip as an investment. That's not to even mention the love that the Japanese will have for us. I'm in the YES camp. NB, did I ever tell you about the time I tried to complain in a japanese restaurant that the Sushi was rubbery? Absolute waste of time.... I think it'd be a great place to go for pre-season, but we really aren't going to make much money out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Is there any evidence that we are actually going there or is it just okonomiyaki in the sky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 30 April, 2012 Author Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Just to reiterate this is just a rumour dont want Dan going out to get his visa already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireframebox Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Starts March, they have a cup competition that ends over Christmas/New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 I also wonder if the V word will crop up this year? NC did it last year for the lads. Wonder if he has a random surprise booked for the boys the day after the play off final date or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Guaranteed it'll be Switzerland again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummer Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Didn't we get Lee on a free transfer? If so, then I can't see how a commitment to go to Japan can have been part of the deal. I'd put money on us going to Switzerland again, let's face it it's worked for the past two seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 It is good to cultivtate the Asian countries which have strong growth and the Club can benefit from merchandising. Fulham used to get quite a number of Japanese supporters when they had 2 players in the squad, when we were last in the Premiership. I would expect to see some more at SMS next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 It is good to cultivtate the Asian countries which have strong growth and the Club can benefit from merchandising. Fulham used to get quite a number of Japanese supporters when they had 2 players in the squad, when we were last in the Premiership. I would expect to see some more at SMS next season. Seriously? How much money would you expect Saints to make from cultivating the Asian countries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted 30 April, 2012 Share Posted 30 April, 2012 Just to reiterate this is just a rumour dont want Dan going out to get his visa already. Im to busy framing lallanas boot at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey-deacons-left-nut Posted 8 May, 2012 Share Posted 8 May, 2012 walking around the Natural history museum i saw 3 seperate orriental (japanese or s korean I think) chaps in various sets of Saints clothing yesterday..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 8 May, 2012 Share Posted 8 May, 2012 I'm sure I did something the other week, where one 'selected person' gets to fly out with the team to pre-season training or something. I can remember doing it, but not what it was I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireframebox Posted 8 May, 2012 Share Posted 8 May, 2012 I'm sure I did something the other week, where one 'selected person' gets to fly out with the team to pre-season training or something. I can remember doing it, but not what it was I did. You updated your details on the clubs new online ticketing system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 8 May, 2012 Share Posted 8 May, 2012 I'm sure I did something the other week, where one 'selected person' gets to fly out with the team to pre-season training or something. I can remember doing it, but not what it was I did. I thought you gave up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 8 May, 2012 Share Posted 8 May, 2012 Shouldn't the title be "Are we off to Japan?"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 8 May, 2012 Share Posted 8 May, 2012 Shouldn't the title be "Are we off to Japan?"? That's been bugging me ever since it was originally posted. I normally refuse to posts on threads where there are spelling mistakes in the title but as this was a subject close to my heart, I just couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 8 May, 2012 Share Posted 8 May, 2012 That's been bugging me ever since it was originally posted. I normally refuse to posts on threads where there are spelling mistakes in the title but as this was a subject close to my heart, I just couldn't resist. The whole thread was actually part of an elaborate game on a Japanese game-show. It was set up by wireframe and myself just to temp you into replying. You failed at the first stage and therefore did not win a new Honda - hard luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 8 May, 2012 Share Posted 8 May, 2012 The whole thread was actually part of an elaborate game on a Japanese game-show. It was set up by wireframe and myself just to temp you into replying. You failed at the first stage and therefore did not win a new Honda - hard luck. I'd have rather been a contestant on Takeshi's Castle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 8 May, 2012 Share Posted 8 May, 2012 I'd have rather been a contestant on Takeshi's Castle. The order is: Fancy dress test. Singing the right songs at the correct speed test. Wearing the right clothes test. Don't get tempted by threads with bad spelling. Pass all of them and you get a Honda and enter the Takeshi's castle qualifiers. So close but no cigar! You were doing so well up until the temptation one! Better luck next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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