Saints playing in Asia this summer?

[doddisalegend]

This might be common knowledge but I wasn't aware so thought I'd share. Have we ever done this before I don't ever recall us playing in Asia in the summer.

 

http://m.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2064597/local-favourites-liverpool-set-come-hong-kong-premier-league-asia

 

Local favourites Liverpool set to come to Hong Kong for Premier League Asia Trophy

 

Southampton and another unnamed club also set to take part in the popular tournament, which this time will be shared with Shanghai

[Foxstone]

Exposure not only for the club in a very populous and affluent part of the world, but for Virgin Media branding purposes too I would think.

 

It will be a good experience for us I think.

[doddisalegend]

Exposure not only for the club in a very populous and affluent part of the world, but for Virgin Media branding purposes too I would think.

 

It will be a good experience for us I think.

 

 

Only problem being Liverpool no doubt we will only come back with half a squad after the tournament...

[Pamplemousse]

Or if we are looking for some investors?

[shirleysfc]

Our new Chinese owners will be pleased

[Monkou]

I assume this gets cancelled if (now looking very unlikely) we have early rounds of Europa league.

 

Good news though. Our pre season itineraries have showed a real lack of ambition while other teams have been making an effort to get a foothold in new markets. I hope this isn´t too late.

[Jai27]

This might be common knowledge but I wasn't aware so thought I'd share. Have we ever done this before I don't ever recall us playing in Asia in the summer.

 

http://m.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2064597/local-favourites-liverpool-set-come-hong-kong-premier-league-asia

 

Local favourites Liverpool set to come to Hong Kong for Premier League Asia Trophy

 

Southampton and another unnamed club also set to take part in the popular tournament, which this time will be shared with Shanghai

 

Wasn't aware of this, thanks for sharing!

 

Seems like increasing the clubs global brand is top of the to do list at the moment.

[Chez]

I intended to go to China this summer for a holiday with the mrs. I am just imaging the look of disgust she will give me as a I reveal we can take in a game whilst we are there.

[cellone]

I intended to go to China this summer for a holiday with the mrs. I am just imaging the look of disgust she will give me as a I reveal we can take in a game whilst we are there.

 

Haha what are the odds.

[Daft Kerplunk]

Just a matter of time before the Chinese investors are confirmed then I guess...

[nta786]

I assume this gets cancelled if (now looking very unlikely) we have early rounds of Europa league.

 

Good news though. Our pre season itineraries have showed a real lack of ambition while other teams have been making an effort to get a foothold in new markets. I hope this isn´t too late.

 

If we win league cup then we will have extra qualifying rounds though right?

 

I see cups as only way of Europe next year.

[HKsaint]

Good news for me. I can see old Southampton stars v new Southampton stars in Hong Kong.

[pluto]

It says here 'confirmed' http://www.totalsportek.com/football/liverpool-fixtures/

 

This Cup being somewhat diluted this year with no knockout game for a final appearance to win anything.

[pluto]

However this in the birmingham mail yesterday doesnt mention us

 

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/west-brom-set-compete-premier-12773359

[HKsaint]

Has it been cancelled?

[pluto]

Has it been cancelled?

 

still happening but not with us in it.