N.I.S Posted 24 October, 2016 Share Posted 24 October, 2016 Hi guys and gals, I'm a Southampton fan from Belfast, I have been a member over at not606 for years and the official 606 before that. Recently I've been having some account trouble (tried to update my email address, confirmation email never sent, tried to resend it 3 or 4 times over the space of a week- nothing, tried to go back to my old address- it didn't allow me to, I tried to register a brand new account but it won't send the confirmation for that either, I have emailed support 3 times but heard nothing back in over two weeks and blah blah blah) which prompted me to register here and this is just a quick hello. I'm 29 and have supported the Saints for 15 years, I get to 3-4 games in a season on average, the game against Inter on Thursday week will be my first this season. I also write a blog called 'Northam Over Here' which can be found here- https://northamoverhere.wordpress.com/ And run a small Facebook group for Northern Irish Saints fans which can be found here- https://www.facebook.com/groups/206719262713996/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 24 October, 2016 Share Posted 24 October, 2016 Out of interest why do you support saints? I'm always baffled by people supporting sides from places they're not from but choosing us is just madness, i mean we have no choice it's an infliction, but to actively choose us... you must hate yourself! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 24 October, 2016 Share Posted 24 October, 2016 Out of interest why do you support saints? I'm always baffled by people supporting sides from places they're not from but choosing us is just madness, i mean we have no choice it's an infliction, but to actively choose us... you must hate yourself! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Especially for 15 years! Still, there are worse punishments, like supporting the blue phew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.I.S Posted 24 October, 2016 Author Share Posted 24 October, 2016 Out of interest why do you support saints? I'm always baffled by people supporting sides from places they're not from but choosing us is just madness, i mean we have no choice it's an infliction, but to actively choose us... you must hate yourself! Good question! Lol I'm a firm believer that your football team chooses you I especially liked a few players at the time, then I started getting ****ed off when they lost until I realised I was a supporter. My dad (who is English but isn't from Southampton and doesn't even follow football) took me to my first game and that was that. I'm a big Juventus fan too and I have enjoyed the gulf between the two teams closing through recent years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 24 October, 2016 Share Posted 24 October, 2016 Hello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 24 October, 2016 Share Posted 24 October, 2016 Ironically I met a lady from Doncaster, and her son, prior to the Hull away game a season or two back. She follows Saints as she used to fancy Steve Moran!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antrimsaint Posted 24 October, 2016 Share Posted 24 October, 2016 Hello norn irish. Im same. Always happy to hear from others. Im exiled in Liverpool but went to my first saints game in 1993. Came to uni there hence my allegiance. Trying to explain an Ulsterman supporting Saints is always an uphill struggle Sent from my E5823 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnersaint Posted 24 October, 2016 Share Posted 24 October, 2016 (edited) I'm reverse. Born in Limavady of English parents with Dad's family hailing from St Mary's area of Southampton. All courtesy of a posting by the Fleet Air Arm to RAF Eglinton, which I believe is now City of Derry Airport. Came back to Winchester as a baby in April 1957 and never been since. Wife has been a few times on business, most notably on Sept 11 2001 when she was in Belfast City Airport watching events in NYC unfold. Edited 24 October, 2016 by Winnersaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted 24 October, 2016 Share Posted 24 October, 2016 Hi guys and gals, I'm a Southampton fan from Belfast, I have been a member over at not606 for years and the official 606 before that. Recently I've been having some account trouble (tried to update my email address, confirmation email never sent, tried to resend it 3 or 4 times over the space of a week- nothing, tried to go back to my old address- it didn't allow me to, I tried to register a brand new account but it won't send the confirmation for that either, I have emailed support 3 times but heard nothing back in over two weeks and blah blah blah) which prompted me to register here and this is just a quick hello. I'm 29 and have supported the Saints for 15 years, I get to 3-4 games in a season on average, the game against Inter on Thursday week will be my first this season. I also write a blog called 'Northam Over Here' which can be found here- https://northamoverhere.wordpress.com/ And run a small Facebook group for Northern Irish Saints fans which can be found here- https://www.facebook.com/groups/206719262713996/ Hello and welcome! I am near Dublin (Wicklow mountains to be precise), but did live in Soton for many years. Remember the wife telling a Dublin cabbie that I supported the Saints and she said he couldn't stop laughing for the rest of the 20 minute journey - silly chappie as he supported Liverpool (Saints B team) and had no connection to Liverpool or had ever been to see them. Like you I can only manage very games a year - not sure what it's like from Belfast, but for me it's nearly €500 per game all told, and even then it's if I can manage to get a ticket - whilst delighted with our recent successful years, occasional tickets are much harder to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humanslave Posted 25 October, 2016 Share Posted 25 October, 2016 Born in Co. Down, resident in Barcelona, and same story - you chose a top flight English team at an early age in N.Ireland (generally Man U or Liverpool) in the absence of any local quality, and for some it sticks. For me and Saints that was 24 years ago. MLT was the initial draw and it grew from there. No family connection, not local, just incredible goals from am unfashionable team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 25 October, 2016 Share Posted 25 October, 2016 Hello and welcome! I am near Dublin (Wicklow mountains to be precise), but did live in Soton for many years. Remember the wife telling a Dublin cabbie that I supported the Saints and she said he couldn't stop laughing for the rest of the 20 minute journey - silly chappie as he supported Liverpool (Saints B team) and had no connection to Liverpool or had ever been to see them. Like you I can only manage very games a year - not sure what it's like from Belfast, but for me it's nearly €500 per game all told, and even then it's if I can manage to get a ticket - whilst delighted with our recent successful years, occasional tickets are much harder to buy. I thought Liverpool was (tongue in cheek) the capital of Ireland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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