HBS Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 Saw a couple of quite random Saints and Swansea 'Free Palestine' banners up near the Chapel. I wonder if we can expect anything similar to this when we play Be'er Sheva at home http://m.jpost.com/Diaspora/Developing-Fans-blocked-from-Italian-stadium-because-they-are-Israeli-467839#article=6023OUM4MzAyMkRGOTI4ODFDNjEwQ0M2Q0JFQjlBRjA4OTI= This is pitty. the entire situation is ridiculous. we have at our team 3 muslims who are Israeli palestinians. Who prefer to live at Israel than at Palestine authority. This protesters chase us every where using the fact that if you say a lie many times people will start believe it is true using the fact that many just don't care for the reality. I saw them in Glasgow and saw them at Milano. I hope not to see them at Your home. I can ensure you warm welcome. We are so exited to host premier league team with such fan who are so passion for the game. I am here for you. Anything that you need I will try to help. Cheers my friends. BTW, "free palestine ?" I say yes. This will be great but who are the partners ? Do the recognize our right to be free ? Mean while they declare that the final solution (yes I know it is cinical to use this term) is no Israel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 Going by the numbers posted this morning we've only sold 700 or so tickets since 9am Thursday. I'm not sure we're going to sell all 5,000. I think there will be quite a lot of fans that don't go often but are always up for a big game that are waiting for it to go beyond St holders. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonsaint Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 One of the tickets is 3018 and the other is 3162, slightly odd. Hope everyone who wants one is able to get one. If not I still reckon getting in the home end won't be too much trouble. Even more odd is the fact that I've just got 3018! Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 This is pitty. the entire situation is ridiculous. we have at our team 3 muslims who are Israeli palestinians. Who prefer to live at Israel than at Palestine authority. This protesters chase us every where using the fact that if you say a lie many times people will start believe it is true using the fact that many just don't care for the reality. I saw them in Glasgow and saw them at Milano. I hope not to see them at Your home. I can ensure you warm welcome. We are so exited to host premier league team with such fan who are so passion for the game. I am here for you. Anything that you need I will try to help. Cheers my friends. BTW, "free palestine ?" I say yes. This will be great but who are the partners ? Do the recognize our right to be free ? Mean while they declare that the final solution (yes I know it is cinical to use this term) is no Israel. The couple of people with banners at yesterday's game were being ignored by everyone that passed them. There won't be any of that at Saints games, most Saints fans are just interested in having a few beers, watching the football and moaning about our own team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 30024 & 3025 for me at 9.15 this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 Did someone suggest the numbers started in the 400s rather than at 1? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 Even more odd is the fact that I've just got 3018! Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk Can I sit on your lap or do you want to sit on mine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindaloo Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 Going by the numbers posted this morning we've only sold 700 or so tickets since 9am Thursday. I'm not sure we're going to sell all 5,000. We will easily sell 5000. There a loads of non season ticket holders and non members that want a ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 We will easily sell 5000. There a loads of non season ticket holders and non members that want a ticket Spot on I know loads who have already booked flights etc and are not season ticket holders we will have no problem selling 5,000 Many of these are also going to Prague too with little chance of getting a ticket from Saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindaloo Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 Spot on I know loads who have already booked flights etc and are not season ticket holders we will have no problem selling 5,000 Many of these are also going to Prague too with little chance of getting a ticket from Saints Exactly. There will be thousands more without a ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 Exactly. There will be thousands more without a ticket. I'm booked for both with no tickets. Still hoping to get in the San Siro somewhere but will watch in a bar in Prague. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 I'm booked for both with no tickets. Still hoping to get in the San Siro somewhere but will watch in a bar in Prague. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk And me with my six friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindaloo Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 And me with my six friends. 6 of us too. Will be a good laugh even if we don't get in San Siro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 This is pitty. the entire situation is ridiculous. we have at our team 3 muslims who are Israeli palestinians. Who prefer to live at Israel than at Palestine authority. This protesters chase us every where using the fact that if you say a lie many times people will start believe it is true using the fact that many just don't care for the reality. I saw them in Glasgow and saw them at Milano. I hope not to see them at Your home. I can ensure you warm welcome. We are so exited to host premier league team with such fan who are so passion for the game. I am here for you. Anything that you need I will try to help. Cheers my friends. BTW, "free palestine ?" I say yes. This will be great but who are the partners ? Do the recognize our right to be free ? Mean while they declare that the final solution (yes I know it is cinical to use this term) is no Israel. The couple of people with banners at yesterday's game were being ignored by everyone that passed them. There won't be any of that at Saints games, most Saints fans are just interested in having a few beers, watching the football and moaning about our own team. HBS, Sour Mash is right. I will be at the match in Israel and I have no interest in making any kind of political statement. I hope everything will be friendly and we can all enjoy a few beers in the sun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 This is pitty. the entire situation is ridiculous. we have at our team 3 muslims who are Israeli palestinians. Who prefer to live at Israel than at Palestine authority. This protesters chase us every where using the fact that if you say a lie many times people will start believe it is true using the fact that many just don't care for the reality. I saw them in Glasgow and saw them at Milano. I hope not to see them at Your home. I can ensure you warm welcome. We are so exited to host premier league team with such fan who are so passion for the game. I am here for you. Anything that you need I will try to help. Cheers my friends. BTW, "free palestine ?" I say yes. This will be great but who are the partners ? Do the recognize our right to be free ? Mean while they declare that the final solution (yes I know it is cinical to use this term) is no Israel. P.S. You might be interested in this thread as well: http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?57045-Europa-League-Hapoel-Be-er-Sheva-travel-accommodation-thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 6 of us too. Will be a good laugh even if we don't get in San Siro Plenty enough to take over a bar if the worse comes to the worse. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 HBS, Sour Mash is right. I will be at the match in Israel and I have no interest in making any kind of political statement. I hope everything will be friendly and we can all enjoy a few beers in the sun! Yup make that another one here, be out on the **** for the football and have no interest in political statements like that. Would be very disappointed with any of our fans that decided to use it as an excuse to play student politics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 I'm booked for both with no tickets. Still hoping to get in the San Siro somewhere but will watch in a bar in Prague. Don't reckon you'll be able to get in the home end in Prague? What are Sparta's attendances like lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 Don't reckon you'll be able to get in the home end in Prague? What are Sparta's attendances like lately? I just assume with 20k attendance tickets will be scare. Will be interesting to see attendances for Inter and Hapoel. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat from Poole Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 The ticket office advised me this morning that there were about 1,500 left, which could (hopefully) suggest that there are a separate 500 set aside for official package trips, that they aren't including in the number deemed to be available for sale. Not sure how that would work though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svetigpung Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 Don't reckon you'll be able to get in the home end in Prague? What are Sparta's attendances like lately? Just take your shirt off and wave it above your head. You'll pass as a homey straight away In this case "homey" was meant as a home supporter.....not a bum bandit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svetigpung Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 The ticket office advised me this morning that there were about 1,500 left, which could (hopefully) suggest that there are a separate 500 set aside for official package trips, that they aren't including in the number deemed to be available for sale. Was that amount before or after the new criteria at 09:00 ? What do you reckon the chances of a ticket tomorrow as my travelling mate has a ST with no aways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat from Poole Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 Was that amount before or after the new criteria at 09:00 ? What do you reckon the chances of a ticket tomorrow as my travelling mate has a ST with no aways? Don't know. I'm a member, so hoping it goes further down than that.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 Don't know. I'm a member, so hoping it goes further down than that.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It irrationally annoys me that season ticket holders with no aways get in ahead of members that have done aways, and that's me speaking a season ticket holder too. It just goes against every ingrained bit of English fair play to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulful Odin Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 Season ticket holders have attended 19+ games for the criteria. They also are essentially showing (to an extent) the willingness to support the team through thick and thin, as they pay up front ahead of the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 It irrationally annoys me that season ticket holders with no aways get in ahead of members that have done aways, and that's me speaking a season ticket holder too. It just goes against every ingrained bit of English fair play to me. Indeed, but hey ho, I'll be there regardless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat from Poole Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 It irrationally annoys me that season ticket holders with no aways get in ahead of members that have done aways, and that's me speaking a season ticket holder too. It just goes against every ingrained bit of English fair play to me. It is I guess one of the first rules of business. Do not upset your core customer base. In this industry, that is season-ticket holders. They stump up the cash to watch their team over a season, and that can't be argued with. As a non season ticket-holder, I absolutely have to accept this makes complete business sense. I would imagine there are fans of teams who qualify for Europe every season (Arsenal would be a good example with their regular empty seats at The Emirates) who buy season tickets just so that they can get priority for Europeean games. Makes no difference to the club whether they actually turn up for the Prem games or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 Don't reckon you'll be able to get in the home end in Prague? What are Sparta's attendances like lately? Well if Sparta's away fans are anything to go by you'd have to pretty brave to get a ticket in the home end at Prague They seem to have no problem starting on their own fans fo god knows what they'd do to a saints fan they caught in the home end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 It irrationally annoys me that season ticket holders with no aways get in ahead of members that have done aways, and that's me speaking a season ticket holder too. It just goes against every ingrained bit of English fair play to me. A season ticket holder will have given several hundred pounds to the club. A member who only goes to aways will have given much less. Remember that the club does not get any reecipts from away league matches. What is so special about away matches anyway? Surely it should be home games that count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shance Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 I'm all booked up for both. Got tickets to Inter sorted but doubt we'll get them for Prague. I'm more than happy to sit in an area with loads of saints fans for the Prague game though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK the 2nd Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 I think we should have some sort of loyalty scheme based on purchase history over, say, the last five years. Something like 100 pts for each season as a season ticket holder, 15 pts for each away, 5 pts for each home purchase. Not saying the weighting here is right just the principal of loyalty points. It would be relatively easy to set up as each member & ST holder already has a history and maybe fairer when it comes to these big games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 I think we should have some sort of loyalty scheme based on purchase history over, say, the last five years. Something like 100 pts for each season as a season ticket holder, 15 pts for each away, 5 pts for each home purchase. Not saying the weighting here is right just the principal of loyalty points. It would be relatively easy to set up as each member & ST holder already has a history and maybe fairer when it comes to these big games. Agreed. The club announced a couple of years ago they had brought such a system in , but never happened. Something similar to England supporters club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 I think we should have some sort of loyalty scheme based on purchase history over, say, the last five years. Something like 100 pts for each season as a season ticket holder, 15 pts for each away, 5 pts for each home purchase. Not saying the weighting here is right just the principal of loyalty points. It would be relatively easy to set up as each member & ST holder already has a history and maybe fairer when it comes to these big games. Yes, much fairer. The actual points weightings are open to debate but the principle is much fairer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
explorer saint Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 I think we should have some sort of loyalty scheme based on purchase history over, say, the last five years. Something like 100 pts for each season as a season ticket holder, 15 pts for each away, 5 pts for each home purchase. Not saying the weighting here is right just the principal of loyalty points. It would be relatively easy to set up as each member & ST holder already has a history and maybe fairer when it comes to these big games. Agree I was season ticket holder for 20 years but just member last two including this one and it doesn't make any difference though club would have record of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice29 Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 Cant be bothered to find it but just to let the guy know who was talking about wanting an Inter ticket with only Arsenal away in the league cup 2 years ago on his record...I have exactly the same record and got a ticket officially at 10.15 this morning. So I hope you gave it a bash out of chance today like I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 Cant be bothered to find it but just to let the guy know who was talking about wanting an Inter ticket with only Arsenal away in the league cup 2 years ago on his record...I have exactly the same record and got a ticket officially at 10.15 this morning. So I hope you gave it a bash out of chance today like I did. Didn't work for me same criteria Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 Cant be bothered to find it but just to let the guy know who was talking about wanting an Inter ticket with only Arsenal away in the league cup 2 years ago on his record...I have exactly the same record and got a ticket officially at 10.15 this morning. So I hope you gave it a bash out of chance today like I did. That was me:) I tried at 09:05 and it wouldn't let me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice29 Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 I wont lie, it's just come to me that I went to MK Dons last season. Sorry guys haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 Well, we haven't sold out yet, so you lot will be in the mix tomorrow morning I guess. As for the politics, give it a rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 I wont lie, it's just come to me that I went to MK Dons last season. Sorry guys haha. I was wondering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 19 September, 2016 Share Posted 19 September, 2016 I wont lie, it's just come to me that I went to MK Dons last season. Sorry guys haha. No problem it just means that I've got to set the alarm again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 20 September, 2016 Share Posted 20 September, 2016 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/20160920-ticket-update-internazionale-southampton-3317182.aspx still 2000 tickets left for Inter Milan, will definitely reach members sale in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 20 September, 2016 Share Posted 20 September, 2016 Looks like anyone that wants a ticket should get one. Good call from Inter/Saints in the end to not give us an extra allocation it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 20 September, 2016 Share Posted 20 September, 2016 Looks like anyone that wants a ticket should get one. Good call from Inter/Saints in the end to not give us an extra allocation it looks like. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. A long way down the pecking order! Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Posted 20 September, 2016 Share Posted 20 September, 2016 I'm hoping to get mine in 25 minutes! I'm taking my son and I was hoping to go on the official trip just for ease and speed but that's sold out unfortunately for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 20 September, 2016 Share Posted 20 September, 2016 Are they doing any prioritisation for members we reckon? Bit unfair if a member who does 10 home games a year, 10 aways etc, then ends up in a free-for-all with members who've done one game in the last 2 years for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 20 September, 2016 Share Posted 20 September, 2016 I guess a combination of cost to travel and holiday time is effecting sales. Actually really surprised how few have been sold. Should we get out of the groups I feel they may be offering away tickets to those who have travelled in the group first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 20 September, 2016 Share Posted 20 September, 2016 I wont lie, it's just come to me that I went to MK Dons last season. Sorry guys haha. Yup that night of the Mars Bar song came in pretty handy for the totting up of aways from last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 20 September, 2016 Share Posted 20 September, 2016 I guess a combination of cost to travel and holiday time is effecting sales. Actually really surprised how few have been sold. Should we get out of the groups I feel they may be offering away tickets to those who have travelled in the group first. Bet it would have gone a bit quicker if it had been the following week, as half term starts on the Friday after the game............ Flight tickets would have been through the roof though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 20 September, 2016 Share Posted 20 September, 2016 Some long queues online.... but never mind. Dad and I are sorted! Good luck to everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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