Matthew Le God Posted 16 April, 2015 Share Posted 16 April, 2015 [video=youtube;D1RX-UWZZio] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 16 April, 2015 Share Posted 16 April, 2015 Judging by his facial expression, he isn't looking ahead with much relish. #suckingonalemon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 16 April, 2015 Share Posted 16 April, 2015 All our problems solved Yep, hopefully we can find a gullible team to take him off our hands for next season if he is nearly fit again. Had high hopes for him beginning of season, but they were soon shattered once he actually got on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 16 April, 2015 Share Posted 16 April, 2015 Any idea how many we've sold/how many we're off selling out? Saturday 3pm, isn't particularly expensive and is a big game for us. Should be selling the allocation out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 16 April, 2015 Share Posted 16 April, 2015 Any idea how many we've sold/how many we're off selling out? Saturday 3pm, isn't particularly expensive and is a big game for us. Should be selling the allocation out. I think we've only sold out two full allocations this season, both in London, but this one and Leicester should be popular, £25 a ticket for Saturday is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 16 April, 2015 Share Posted 16 April, 2015 I think we've only sold out two full allocations this season, both in London, but this one and Leicester should be popular, £25 a ticket for Saturday is good. Been on general sale for a while now. Doesn't look like we're going to sell out. Poor really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 16 April, 2015 Share Posted 16 April, 2015 Been on general sale for a while now. Doesn't look like we're going to sell out. Poor really. You going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 16 April, 2015 Share Posted 16 April, 2015 You going? Yes. How is that relevant anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
os862saints Posted 16 April, 2015 Share Posted 16 April, 2015 I think Tadic is worth a start. Looked creative against Hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 16 April, 2015 Share Posted 16 April, 2015 Yes. How is that relevant anyway? Just wondering - and is relevant as your the one saying its poor that we haven't sold our allocation. Still you go and enjoy yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 16 April, 2015 Share Posted 16 April, 2015 I think we've only sold out two full allocations this season, both in London, but this one and Leicester should be popular, £25 a ticket for Saturday is good. We. Sold out at West Brom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 16 April, 2015 Share Posted 16 April, 2015 Just a little parking tip for those going up by car, as you take the exit for the Britannia Stadium when coming from the South, you will see a big BMW and Mini garage on your right, they have parking in their pound at the back it's a but more of a walk up hill but on leaving after the match you are away pretty sharpish and on the M6 heading for home, pretty sure Bucks Saint said he was back home Maidenhead way by 7:30 after parking there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 You can park for free less than 10 minutes walk away and similarly be back on the motorway in no time. Go past the bottom of Stanley Matthews way, do a left up Church Lane. There's a housing estate where some, but not all of the street parking is permit only. Use the pathways to cut through the wooded area and you come out by Stoke's training ground. I park there everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 Stoke will be no push-over - they're a solid well drilled outfit that will be physical and pressing. Usually. If they leave us with the ball we could profit, however I think this is going to be a disappointing draw 1-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintn Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 Anyone know if you still get the Police escort from that weird pub near the station to the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 Stoke will be no push-over - they're a solid well drilled outfit that will be physical and pressing. Usually. If they leave us with the ball we could profit, however I think this is going to be a disappointing draw 1-1. Unlike you to be so optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 1-1 draw away to Stoke would be pretty decent, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuki Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 Anyone know if you still get the Police escort from that weird pub near the station to the ground? Not sure as haven't visited Stoke. But maybe look at other non-pub options? See if you can have a good day without alcohol for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 1-1 draw away to Stoke would be pretty decent, surely? Not if we want to get to reduce the gap from 5 to 2 points of Man City in the next 5 games, so when we play them on the final day of the season it means something for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 (edited) Not sure as haven't visited Stoke. But maybe look at other non-pub options? See if you can have a good day without alcohol for a change. You don't get this 'football' lark do you? Have you seen Saints play before? Edited 17 April, 2015 by Griffo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 Anyone know if you still get the Police escort from that weird pub near the station to the ground? Park at Fenton Bowls club, enjoy a civilized pint and oatcake and walk the 15-20m to the Brit from there. Jobs a good 'un. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 You don't get this 'football' lark do you? Have you seen Saints play before? I'm doing the Ceramic Trail and visiting some pottery museums before the game. I expect to arrive at the stadium 45 minutes before kick off to see the team warm up before asking the staff behind the kiosk for some hot water to make up my flask of tea. At half time I intend to queue up in a civilised way to treat myself to a chocolate bar and a packet of crisps. Afterwards I will hang around outside the stadium to cheer the players as they come out and wave the coach off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 "Heading is not his strength" is a fair statement. Calling him "dismal in the air" was what I had an issue with. There's just no need to use such negative hyperbole to describe one of your own players IMO Fair enough, I'll be sure to pay particular attention to his heading going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 Any idea how many we've sold/how many we're off selling out? Saturday 3pm, isn't particularly expensive and is a big game for us. Should be selling the allocation out. It's the only match I'm not going to before the end of the season, my logic being... that I couldn't really be arsed. I've never actually seen Saints there, but having gone to Stoke v Brighton on the day Rochdale v Saints was called off, I can confirm that even without the hassle of being an away fan it was a fairly unpleasant place and a pain to get around, and that I don't really need to revisit it. Might wake up tomorrow feeling like a 370 mile drive but prob not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 To use your example, this is not the Yoshida who struggled against Lukaku when he was at WBA but the one who neutered him when we beat Everton a few months ago. Yoshida can sometimes struggle against more powerful and pacy forwards but that has more to do with his tendency to go tight as he tries to insert himself between attacker and direct ball. At times, this has seen him get turned and caused problems. Point A is far more to do with Lukaku not looking like the player he was for West Brom and Everton's problems than anything defenders have been doing. Agreed regarding his tendency to go tight - or as I've noticed, on occasions fly straight past the guy. I think he's improved that bit a lot since he's been with Saints, but notsomuch his heading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 I think Tadic is worth a start. Looked creative against Hull. Agreed. Hope this happens. Tadic is our most creative player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 Pelle/JWP both score so this weekend its Davis turn I would assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 Agreed. Hope this happens. Tadic is our most creative player. Creative and able to bring others into play by holding the ball up under pressure on the wing, letting our attacking midfields/strikers find space to receive the inevitable cross. Unlike Mane or the overlapping full backs whose pace gives them a massive threat but leaves the supporting attackers playing catch up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 I'm doing the Ceramic Trail and visiting some pottery museums before the game. I expect to arrive at the stadium 45 minutes before kick off to see the team warm up before asking the staff behind the kiosk for some hot water to make up my flask of tea. At half time I intend to queue up in a civilised way to treat myself to a chocolate bar and a packet of crisps. Afterwards I will hang around outside the stadium to cheer the players as they come out and wave the coach off. Don't forget your wooden rattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 It's pay on the day tomorrow. Come on you f*ckers, if you're thinking of maybe going then pull your finger out and get up there. It's our best season in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuki Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 You don't get this 'football' lark do you? Have you seen Saints play before? I've been to the St Mary's stadium to watch the match versus Arsenal at new year. Was brilliant. Do you go to most games? Have fun at Stoke - hopefully we will be victorious and it is a fun trip for all the travelling fans. Is there much in the way of culture in that area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 Is there much in the way of culture in that area? Do you like Clay pots and crockery? If so you will be in heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fez Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 They seem to have a few new injuries http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/hughes-sweats-on-defensive-duo-2408153.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 I'm doing the Ceramic Trail and visiting some pottery museums before the game. I expect to arrive at the stadium 45 minutes before kick off to see the team warm up before asking the staff behind the kiosk for some hot water to make up my flask of tea. At half time I intend to queue up in a civilised way to treat myself to a chocolate bar and a packet of crisps. Afterwards I will hang around outside the stadium to cheer the players as they come out and wave the coach off. Just the same as me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 They seem to have a few new injuries http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/hughes-sweats-on-defensive-duo-2408153.aspx A couple of wrist injuries. I guess they have to find some way of passing the time while living in Stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 Do you like Clay pots and crockery? If so you will be in heaven. I've been to the St Mary's stadium to watch the match versus Arsenal at new year. Was brilliant. Do you go to most games? Have fun at Stoke - hopefully we will be victorious and it is a fun trip for all the travelling fans. Is there much in the way of culture in that area? Thanking you for your most respectful postings Yuki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 (edited) Pelle/JWP both score so this weekend its Davis turn I would assume. Love to see Kelvin score a goal......................... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zi_uCcfA8s Edited 17 April, 2015 by doddisalegend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 I've been to the St Mary's stadium to watch the match versus Arsenal at new year. Good effort. It's a bit of a trek from Sussex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 It's pay on the day tomorrow. Come on you f*ckers, if you're thinking of maybe going then pull your finger out and get up there. It's our best season in years. Haven't seen that reported anywhere? 3pm cut off today for the more than reasonable £25 tickets (which might yet change my mind depending on when I wake up tomorrow). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 (edited) Haven't seen that reported anywhere? 3pm cut off today for the more than reasonable £25 tickets (which might yet change my mind depending on when I wake up tomorrow). Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC · 4 hrs 4 hours ago TICKETS: #SaintsFC fans can purchase tickets for tomorrow's game from the turnstiles at the Britannia Stadium on a cash-only basis. A mate has a spare adult ticket for tomorrow that we're taking up with us. £20 if anyone wants to save a fiver. Edited 17 April, 2015 by Griffo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC · 4 hrs 4 hours ago TICKETS: #SaintsFC fans can purchase tickets for tomorrow's game from the turnstiles at the Britannia Stadium on a cash-only basis. A mate has a spare adult ticket for tomorrow that we're taking up with us. £20 if anyone wants to save a fiver. Ah yeah, I see it now, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuki Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 Good effort. It's a bit of a trek from Sussex. Your trains aren't the greatest. I am going to the Tottenham Hotspur game on April 25th (12.45) so am very excited about that. But will leave about 6 hours before the official start to make sure I get there. Hopefully see lots of you there too. Enjoy Stoke Griffo - great Saints fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 I knew we were playing Stoke away this weekend and I knew that Wanyama was suspended for the next two games but I never actually put the two things together and thought "Wanyama is suspended for Stoke away" (if that makes any sense). It only dawned on me today. It's a real bummer because this is exactly the sort of game that big tank of a beast would be perfect in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 Love to see Kelvin score a goal......................... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zi_uCcfA8s ****ing Lovren's fault for letting it bounce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 17 April, 2015 Share Posted 17 April, 2015 ****ing Lovren's fault for letting it bounce. Yep. C*nt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbot79 Posted 18 April, 2015 Share Posted 18 April, 2015 I think this will be a tadic-pelle masterclass and we will go on to qualify for the champions league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 18 April, 2015 Share Posted 18 April, 2015 Preview: http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/content.php?599-PREVIEW-Stoke-City-vs-SAINTS-Barclays-Premier-League Love this stat... Saints have conceded just 22 times in 32 matches this season. This is the same record that Arsenal's invincibles had on their way to the title in 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakkoUK Posted 18 April, 2015 Share Posted 18 April, 2015 Preview: http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/content.php?599-PREVIEW-Stoke-City-vs-SAINTS-Barclays-Premier-League Love this stat... Saints have conceded just 22 times in 32 matches this season. This is the same record that Arsenal's invincibles had on their way to the title in 2004. Just also read on the official BPL site that Saints have not conceded more than one away goal in a match since the seasons opening weekend against Liverpool. That's an amazing stat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 18 April, 2015 Share Posted 18 April, 2015 Your trains aren't the greatest. I am going to the Tottenham Hotspur game on April 25th (12.45) so am very excited about that. But will leave about 6 hours before the official start to make sure I get there. Hopefully see lots of you there too. Enjoy Stoke Griffo - great Saints fan. If/when Maya leaves, who will you support? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziz Yebda Posted 18 April, 2015 Share Posted 18 April, 2015 Easy win for Stoke this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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