shirleysfc Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 Yep. Real come-down in the world, this is........ Yep a £30m training ground is soooo amateur... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 Dissapointing if they don't do an overseas camp. The team seemed to really build up camaraderie on the last two and seemed a big part of why we played so well. So much to be said for team spirit. Thought Ralph would be all over this as it is his forte. Tbh an overseas camp for whom? The few players who aren't on international duty just now and some no hopers from the U18s. It would cost a lot for very little tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 No they're cost cutting, we've paid (or are going to pay) 30 million £ for a training ground, no point in paying to use someone else's facilities and not use your own. Long way from Austria and Spain last season though or the 2 years of Swiss bonanza. Yep. Real come-down in the world, this is........ Get a grip chaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 Tbh an overseas camp for whom? The few players who aren't on international duty just now and some no hopers from the U18s. It would cost a lot for very little tbh. If it isn't going to be the first team, then what is the point in going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 If it isn't going to be the first team, then what is the point in going? Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallagroth Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 Hmm a couple of days away when they all get back together perhaps? Doesn't have to be a fortnight in the bahamas. Guess World Cup is the problem with players having had enough of being abroad. But the big time charlie attitudes may need lowering with some quality time with their 'less able team mates'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 There will be other friendlies announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenham Saint Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 Could give us a time frame on the new kit then, isn't that usually announced before / worn in these pre season friendlies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 If it isn't going to be the first team, then what is the point in going? Fonte and Osvaldo might be the only ones free to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Rees Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 Could give us a time frame on the new kit then, isn't that usually announced before / worn in these pre season friendlies? I should think the kits will be released way before the end of July anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 Very happy with those, especially Brighton and Bournemouth. 2 very good **** ups in the middle of summer. Hopefully we announce a couple of trips abroad too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 This pre-season scheulde as a platform to let a clique of fans, the number of which is somewhat indeterminate, go on a unregulated booze-up away from the dragons indoors is great. For building up fitness, team spirit and testing the teams mettle against quality opposition, its utter w*nk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 This pre-season scheulde as a platform to let a clique of fans, the number of which is somewhat indeterminate, go on a unregulated booze-up away from the dragons indoors is great. For building up fitness, team spirit and testing the teams mettle against quality opposition, its utter w*nk. But going to switzerland and playing Amateur teams is? As I said above, get a grip chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 But going to switzerland and playing Amateur teams is? As I said above, get a grip chap. Last year we came to Austria and played 2 of Europe's top tier of teams. You get a grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 Last year we came to Austria and played 2 of Europe's top tier of teams. You get a grip. Yes, I'm the one having daily meltdowns. Clearly, I need to get a grip. These are the first fixtures announced. We are playing two Championship teams, and a League 1 team. That really isn't that poor a standard. Considering the dates of them, most players who have been involved with World Cups probably wouldn't be involved anyway. So if playing higher level opposition, they are hardly likely to be playing full strength teams anyway. There is going to be more friendlies. Pick up your toys, and put them back in the pram. It's really nothing to get so worked up about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 This pre-season scheulde as a platform to let a clique of fans, the number of which is somewhat indeterminate, go on a unregulated booze-up away from the dragons indoors is great. For building up fitness, team spirit and testing the teams mettle against quality opposition, its utter w*nk. One of the best things I've read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 Alps is just upset that Saints won't be playing in his backyard again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?302880-Really-Southampton-!-Is-that-the-limit-of-our-ambition&p=6387725&viewfull=1#post6387725 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 One of our domestic pre-season friendlies has been confirmed - Bournemouth away on 25th July. Two more to follow at 9am #saintsfc Alps - suggest you read things a little more closely. Use of the word domestic here, would clearly indicate there will be others abroad, would you not agree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 I'm actually trying to help him, for my sins... I'm surprised you're not still in shock from him agreeing with your upbeat post yesterday about the players we have as the core of a side this coming season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsaint Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 What? No P*mpey to complete the hat-trick of sad, deluded lower-league South Coast clubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish fingers Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?302880-Really-Southampton-!-Is-that-the-limit-of-our-ambition&p=6387725&viewfull=1#post6387725 I didn't know Alpine's sister was a Brighton fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berudenot2 Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 This pre-season scheulde as a platform to let a clique of fans, the number of which is somewhat indeterminate, go on a unregulated booze-up away from the dragons indoors is great. For building up fitness, team spirit and testing the teams mettle against quality opposition, its utter w*nk. It's not complete yet. As the season opener gets nearer the quality of opposition will improve as per last year. Chill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 Following the World Cup Final, BVB head for a trio of matches games in England away to Hull City, Southampton*, and Everton over a seven-day period *19-July-2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish fingers Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 Following the World Cup Final, BVB head for a trio of matches games in England away to Hull City, Southampton*, and Everton over a seven-day period *19-July-2014 Can't be true, MLG told us it was someone's footy manager game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 Can't be true, MLG told us it was someone's footy manager game. http://realtimefm.wordpress.com/2014/05/28/pre-season-tour-puma-cup-and-friendlies/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 http://realtimefm.wordpress.com/2014/05/28/pre-season-tour-puma-cup-and-friendlies/ That also states that they are playing Arsenal in the UEFA Supercup, which we know they're not. MLG is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 That also states that they are playing Arsenal in the UEFA Supercup, which we know they're not. MLG is correct. Really all this fake up football manager bolloaks is getting too much, blokes should knock it on the head and go back to pubs,darts and women. Pursuits for real men. If you've got time left for a couple of hours at work every day so much the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 Really all this fake up football manager bolloaks is getting too much, blokes should knock it on the head and go back to pubs,darts and women. Pursuits for real men. If you've got time left for a couple of hours at work every day so much the better. And with that I'm off for a quick 50km on the bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 And with that I'm off for a quick 50km on the bike! make sure that you're back by opening time then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 http://georgeweahscousin.com/2014/06/05/hierarchy-on-the-south-coast-explained/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 5 June, 2014 Share Posted 5 June, 2014 http://georgeweahscousin.com/2014/06/05/hierarchy-on-the-south-coast-explained/ So that's the most geeky and terrible article written on a non event I've seen in a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 6 June, 2014 Share Posted 6 June, 2014 So that's the most geeky and terrible article written on a non event I've seen in a while Haha thanks. Mixed reviews... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 6 June, 2014 Share Posted 6 June, 2014 http://georgeweahscousin.com/2014/06/05/hierarchy-on-the-south-coast-explained/ hahahaha made me chuckle mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulletsaint Posted 6 June, 2014 Share Posted 6 June, 2014 Yes, I'm the one having daily meltdowns. Clearly, I need to get a grip. These are the first fixtures announced. We are playing two Championship teams, and a League 1 team. That really isn't that poor a standard. Considering the dates of them, most players who have been involved with World Cups probably wouldn't be involved anyway. So if playing higher level opposition, they are hardly likely to be playing full strength teams anyway. There is going to be more friendlies. Pick up your toys, and put them back in the pram. It's really nothing to get so worked up about. Go on show some compassion. He's obviously narked that his only chance of getting to a Saints game this season has gone out of the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 "Two marquee fixtures against European clubs. One away from home and one at home." Fantastic news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 10 June, 2014 Share Posted 10 June, 2014 Alps - suggest you read things a little more closely. Use of the word domestic here, would clearly indicate there will be others abroad, would you not agree? Well, looky here, I was right Alps. Shucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydie Posted 11 June, 2014 Share Posted 11 June, 2014 One of the teams will be Juventus, part of a sweetner for not buying Osvaldo outright. Not ITK just an educated guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 11 June, 2014 Share Posted 11 June, 2014 If this away friendly is to be over a weekend, I don't see where it can fit in. Seeing as Swindon is Monday 21st, Bournemouth Friday 25th and Brighton the following Thursday 31st then a weekend first team fixture can't be fitted in there.. and Reed said the home friendly was a week before the season starts on the 16th, so the 9th.. Which leaves the weekend free before that but it's only 2 days after Brighton away. Either one of the domestic games will be a XI game rather than first team, or the away friendly will be midweek I'd have thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 11 June, 2014 Share Posted 11 June, 2014 A weekend away playing a top side. Pretty please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 13 June, 2014 Share Posted 13 June, 2014 The club are going to announce another game today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratio_decidendi Posted 13 June, 2014 Share Posted 13 June, 2014 Fixture coming out shortly according to Jim Lucas on Twitter just now... Waiting with bated breath.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 13 June, 2014 Share Posted 13 June, 2014 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC 29s We’re pleased to confirm that #SaintsFC will welcome @bayer04fussball to St Mary’s on Saturday 9th August at 5pm BST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratio_decidendi Posted 13 June, 2014 Share Posted 13 June, 2014 Underwhelming, but there's still another preseason fixture abroad to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 13 June, 2014 Share Posted 13 June, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 13 June, 2014 Share Posted 13 June, 2014 i thought it was bayern munich for a second leverkusen is ok tho, IIRC they have a player called bender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 13 June, 2014 Share Posted 13 June, 2014 Why are any away fixtures announced later all the time? It's almost as if they want to make it more difficult and expensive for anyone that wants to travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 13 June, 2014 Share Posted 13 June, 2014 Decent home fixture, but hurry up and announce the away one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 13 June, 2014 Share Posted 13 June, 2014 Underwhelming. They finished 4th in one of the best leagues in World football last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 13 June, 2014 Share Posted 13 June, 2014 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC 29s We’re pleased to confirm that #SaintsFC will welcome @bayer04fussball to St Mary’s on Saturday 9th August at 5pm BST. Yeah there's the problem with building it up so much. If just announced with the other fixtures Leverkusen is good. But saying top european clubs, building it up, saying announcement tomorrow as if it's exciting, you kind of expect a real elite side. Basically one of about 10 or so massive clubs, of which Leverkusen aren't. They won't attract fans much. It will attract at least 2 fans- my daughter and I. If you were expecting one of the Madrids, Milans, Barca, Bayern, etc - you're nuts. I'm very happy with Leverkusen. In any event, I go to watch Saints - not the opposition!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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