stevegrant Posted 4 February, 2021 Share Posted 4 February, 2021 17 minutes ago, Shroppie said: But I'm actually getting very bored with wall-to-wall TV football and long to get back to the real experience of being there. Likewise. It was great at the start of Project Restart because we'd gone months without watching anything that wasn't the Belarusian Premier League, and in years gone by if there was a game on and I was home, I'd pretty much always watch it, but it's just got really tedious. I don't know whether that's a slight result of our form having tailed off and the drain of enthusiasm that we had in December when we were top at half-time in the Arsenal away game, but I'm definitely finding the games less interesting, even though I don't always have anything better to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 4 February, 2021 Share Posted 4 February, 2021 51 minutes ago, miserableoldgit said: The email that I had said week commencing Feb 8th... So it does, misread that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 4 February, 2021 Share Posted 4 February, 2021 14 minutes ago, stevegrant said: Likewise. It was great at the start of Project Restart because we'd gone months without watching anything that wasn't the Belarusian Premier League, and in years gone by if there was a game on and I was home, I'd pretty much always watch it, but it's just got really tedious. I don't know whether that's a slight result of our form having tailed off and the drain of enthusiasm that we had in December when we were top at half-time in the Arsenal away game, but I'm definitely finding the games less interesting, even though I don't always have anything better to do. 100% this. I just don't feel fully engaged watching it. I don't want to miss any of our games, but feel increasingly disconnected from what I'm seeing. Even with that Leicester match, give me attendance person - with inclement weather swirling round the bowl of the stadium - but actually living through it. Even with the VAR decisions going against us, I'd prefer to be within a throng of thousands of our own, vocally and animatedly protesting. And that's why I can't comprehend choosing to solely watch at home as a fan, given the choice and means. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 4 February, 2021 Share Posted 4 February, 2021 1 hour ago, Shroppie said: I'm in my 70s and could easily say it's less hassle to watch on TV. But I'm actually getting very bored with wall-to-wall TV football and long to get back to the real experience of being there. For me it's the day out, meeting friends, a few pints, visits to away grounds, the atmosphere at the match. Saints have given me huge pleasure (as well as frustration and pain) over the years. For all my loathing of the over-bloated finances and pay of players and the prioritisation of the PL as a global brand, I will do whatever small thing I can to support them through this. So I'll be leaving my ST balance against whenever we can get back. I'm fortunate not to be needing the refund so I'll help the cash flow and enjoy a cheap ST when the time comes! Likewise. There were five live matches on TV last night and I couldn’t be bothered to watch any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John D Posted 4 February, 2021 Share Posted 4 February, 2021 Similar to comments above. I watch Saints games still but hardly any of the other games. They will probably be on but only in the background whilst I do other stuff. I can't wait to get back to going to a game. Once again for a great day out ruined by 90 minutes of football. Will be rolling over my balance as I don't need the money right now so happy to leave it where it is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 4 February, 2021 Share Posted 4 February, 2021 1 hour ago, Shroppie said: I'm in my 70s and could easily say it's less hassle to watch on TV. But I'm actually getting very bored with wall-to-wall TV football and long to get back to the real experience of being there. For me it's the day out, meeting friends, a few pints, visits to away grounds, the atmosphere at the match. Saints have given me huge pleasure (as well as frustration and pain) over the years. For all my loathing of the over-bloated finances and pay of players and the prioritisation of the PL as a global brand, I will do whatever small thing I can to support them through this. So I'll be leaving my ST balance against whenever we can get back. I'm fortunate not to be needing the refund so I'll help the cash flow and enjoy a cheap ST when the time comes! Same as you (except not in my 70's) - and the wall to wall footie these last 2 weeks especially has suddenly become numbingly boring. I've been going down the Saints for 44 years, it has become an addiction. I have had the odd period where, work, the arrival of children, (15% interest rates on the mortgage) have shifted the priority and my regular attendance has been curtailed. Watched absolute rubbish week in week out but still had my day out at the weekend to look forward too. There was once 4 of us who would go home and sometimes away together, the turnstile was a time machine when we clicked through onto the concourse we were 14 again, ribbing each other and laughing at complete cobblers until we had to go home at full time. Alas since being in the Premier League again one by one they have walked away mostly disillusioned by the product of the league. All of them found it hard in August but by the end of October/November the overiding desire to go had passed in them. Bizarrely its been Mrs JBS who has stopped me going the same way as them, she is footie mad, and knows her onions so enjoys the day out too. Like has been said, there is a danger that those ST holders who don't have Sky or BT might well have also crossed that threshold my mates have. As I have said earlier in this thread, fortunately going to football isn't a considered purchase these day, and the money in our heads has been spent, and like you it just makes next season cheaper if it comes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 4 February, 2021 Share Posted 4 February, 2021 Yep, it’s dull as dishwater. Get me back in the stadium, and genuinely not interested in watching 5 games a day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 4 February, 2021 Share Posted 4 February, 2021 I agree with those who are bored of watching the games, I've got sky BT and Amazon as thought in lockdown it's something to watch at least but endless games behind closed doors with idiot commentators has even turned me off that. Others I know who don't have sky or BT have hardly watched any football at all in a year, those are the ones who must feel removed from it all. I don't feel the desire to be back in the stadium as such and not sure about season ticket next year, but really missing away days, would love to be getting to Kings Cross early Saturday, looking up at the departure board to see which platform the 8.30 Newcastle service is leaving from, few cans for the journey , bumping into a few faces you've not seen for a while, head over to the pub across the road on arrival, maybe even stay up and do the night out down the Quayside , would be magic, feels like a distant memory doing stuff like that. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 4 February, 2021 Share Posted 4 February, 2021 2 hours ago, JRM said: I agree with those who are bored of watching the games, I've got sky BT and Amazon as thought in lockdown it's something to watch at least but endless games behind closed doors with idiot commentators has even turned me off that. Others I know who don't have sky or BT have hardly watched any football at all in a year, those are the ones who must feel removed from it all. I don't feel the desire to be back in the stadium as such and not sure about season ticket next year, but really missing away days, would love to be getting to Kings Cross early Saturday, looking up at the departure board to see which platform the 8.30 Newcastle service is leaving from, few cans for the journey , bumping into a few faces you've not seen for a while, head over to the pub across the road on arrival, maybe even stay up and do the night out down the Quayside , would be magic, feels like a distant memory doing stuff like that. Good post. I'll definitely renew my season tickets but they aren't the games that excite me. It's trips like you describe that I miss so much. We'll be back to proper aways next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 5 February, 2021 Share Posted 5 February, 2021 13 hours ago, JRM said: I agree with those who are bored of watching the games, I've got sky BT and Amazon as thought in lockdown it's something to watch at least but endless games behind closed doors with idiot commentators has even turned me off that. Others I know who don't have sky or BT have hardly watched any football at all in a year, those are the ones who must feel removed from it all. I don't feel the desire to be back in the stadium as such and not sure about season ticket next year, but really missing away days, would love to be getting to Kings Cross early Saturday, looking up at the departure board to see which platform the 8.30 Newcastle service is leaving from, few cans for the journey , bumping into a few faces you've not seen for a while, head over to the pub across the road on arrival, maybe even stay up and do the night out down the Quayside , would be magic, feels like a distant memory doing stuff like that. I feel all of that too, although, despite it sometimes being the stressful part of the day, or the 90 mins that mars the day, I miss being part of St Mary's. But being in a small, passionate away section is different again. You call 8:30 from Kings Cross early? 😉 It's the 6:27 for me, home at midnight - and that's home games! Looking at it now, it seems mad and I wonder if I'll want to get back to it, but I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 5 February, 2021 Share Posted 5 February, 2021 14 hours ago, JRM said: I agree with those who are bored of watching the games, I've got sky BT and Amazon as thought in lockdown it's something to watch at least but endless games behind closed doors with idiot commentators has even turned me off that. Others I know who don't have sky or BT have hardly watched any football at all in a year, those are the ones who must feel removed from it all. I don't feel the desire to be back in the stadium as such and not sure about season ticket next year, but really missing away days, would love to be getting to Kings Cross early Saturday, looking up at the departure board to see which platform the 8.30 Newcastle service is leaving from, few cans for the journey , bumping into a few faces you've not seen for a while, head over to the pub across the road on arrival, maybe even stay up and do the night out down the Quayside , would be magic, feels like a distant memory doing stuff like that. 100% agree - it's the away games I will miss the most too. Yet, sadly, I think the away fans will be the last ones back in! I just don't see it happening until mid-2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 5 February, 2021 Share Posted 5 February, 2021 16 hours ago, JRM said: I agree with those who are bored of watching the games, I've got sky BT and Amazon as thought in lockdown it's something to watch at least but endless games behind closed doors with idiot commentators has even turned me off that. Others I know who don't have sky or BT have hardly watched any football at all in a year, those are the ones who must feel removed from it all. I don't feel the desire to be back in the stadium as such and not sure about season ticket next year, but really missing away days, would love to be getting to Kings Cross early Saturday, looking up at the departure board to see which platform the 8.30 Newcastle service is leaving from, few cans for the journey , bumping into a few faces you've not seen for a while, head over to the pub across the road on arrival, maybe even stay up and do the night out down the Quayside , would be magic, feels like a distant memory doing stuff like that. Wonderful. Newcastle is easily the best away of the season. It’s gutting not to be travelling up later this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice29 Posted 8 February, 2021 Share Posted 8 February, 2021 Anyone get the email today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 8 February, 2021 Share Posted 8 February, 2021 4 minutes ago, Fabrice29 said: Anyone get the email today? Not for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 8 February, 2021 Share Posted 8 February, 2021 Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 9 February, 2021 Share Posted 9 February, 2021 On 05/02/2021 at 11:35, LGTL said: Wonderful. Newcastle is easily the best away of the season. It’s gutting not to be travelling up later this afternoon. Are you still gutted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haddock22 Posted 9 February, 2021 Share Posted 9 February, 2021 nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medrurkin Posted 9 February, 2021 Share Posted 9 February, 2021 On 04/02/2021 at 13:22, John D said: Similar to comments above. I watch Saints games still but hardly any of the other games. They will probably be on but only in the background whilst I do other stuff. I can't wait to get back to going to a game. Once again for a great day out ruined by 90 minutes of football. Will be rolling over my balance as I don't need the money right now so happy to leave it where it is. Absolutely this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 10 February, 2021 Share Posted 10 February, 2021 (edited) 22 hours ago, Toussaint said: Are you still gutted? Well I’d do anything at the moment for a weekend on the piss with a few mates. The football? It’s never just been about that but it did cross my mind on Sunday morning that I was glad not to be on the A1! Edited 10 February, 2021 by LGTL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 10 February, 2021 Share Posted 10 February, 2021 3 hours ago, LGTL said: Well I’d do anything at the moment for a weekend on the piss with a few mates. The football? It’s never just been about that but it did cross my mind on Sunday morning that I was glad not to be on the A1! Same as that, never let the football ruin a good away day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 11 February, 2021 Share Posted 11 February, 2021 Now Thursday 11th and no sign of an email asking what I want (refund or continuation !). Given that they said w/c 8th Feb it should come any minute, I assume ! No panic but I like them to do what they committed for.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Box Posted 11 February, 2021 Share Posted 11 February, 2021 1 hour ago, eurosaint said: Now Thursday 11th and no sign of an email asking what I want (refund or continuation !). Given that they said w/c 8th Feb it should come any minute, I assume ! No panic but I like them to do what they committed for.... Same as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 11 February, 2021 Share Posted 11 February, 2021 2 hours ago, eurosaint said: Now Thursday 11th and no sign of an email asking what I want (refund or continuation !). Given that they said w/c 8th Feb it should come any minute, I assume ! No panic but I like them to do what they committed for.... They’re probably waiting until tomorrow now, hoping we get a win tonight to get some of the feel-good factor back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Box Posted 11 February, 2021 Share Posted 11 February, 2021 33 minutes ago, beavis17 said: They’re probably waiting until tomorrow now, hoping we get a win tonight to get some of the feel-good factor back. And if we don't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteleySaint30 Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 Anyone got their email today? I'm still waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozz Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 Update on the OS within the past half an hour - https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2021-02-12/southampton-fc-how-to-rollover-or-refund-your-season-ticket Looks like e-mails to be sent out to 'lead bookers' by tomorrow with a straight choice between a refund or having the outstanding value added as a credit to your ticket account to use on future purchases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 Just got my email, carrying to next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 Got mine. Carrying over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 Just got mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 Likewise, simple process to just click one of two buttons in the email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 Ditto - very simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteleySaint30 Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 Received mine, refund requested. Better in my account than theirs. Not even confident of returning for the first part of next season with it being suggested social distancing will be in place until autumn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 (edited) Think the reason it's that simple is due to the credit already having been applied to everyone's accounts. Even before taking any action, if you log in you'll see it's there. It's only if you wish to take up the refund that there's more to do - because they'll be manually removing the credit and processing it back as a lump-sum refund. Edited 12 February, 2021 by ant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 Makes complete sense to leave it as a credit , I'll be using mine towards semi final / final ticket for socially distanced Wembley allocation. There's a chance a couple of our May home games will have limited crowds as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 Might as well carry it over - you can request a refund anytime you like in the future if you needed the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 On 04/02/2021 at 21:59, The Cat said: Good post. I'll definitely renew my season tickets but they aren't the games that excite me. It's trips like you describe that I miss so much. We'll be back to proper aways next season. Are we really football fans or just fans of a day on the piss? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 4 minutes ago, Turkish said: Are we really football fans or just fans of a day on the piss? Being both is the best way to be! Loving both helps when you only get one or the other. Driving to a loss and driving home again is absolute misery. Going to a loss and getting smashed afterwards, not bad. Winning and getting pissed...well... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, whiteleySaint30 said: Received mine, refund requested. Better in my account than theirs. Not even confident of returning for the first part of next season with it being suggested social distancing will be in place until autumn. My reasoning too for requesting the refund. Edited 12 February, 2021 by bazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 4 hours ago, Turkish said: Are we really football fans or just fans of a day on the piss? It's both. We could have a great day out on the piss at the cricket but it doesn't compare to football. Nothing beats an away game, 3 points and plenty more pints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, Turkish said: Are we really football fans or just fans of a day on the piss? A football fan that likes a day on the piss tbh. Edited 13 February, 2021 by Toadhall Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 2 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said: A football fan that likes a day on the kiss tbh. Quoting this before the edit, but in fairness either work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 #MeToo Taking the refund on the basis that I’ve nothing to lose and uncertainty still prevails! I’ll deffo renew as and when it suits ! Credit to the club that they lived up to the promise of sorting it out this week ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 I hade my emails today too and I think I’ll leave the money on account. I’d like to think there would be some sort of incentive such as a modest discount for next season though, whenever that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 34 minutes ago, Whitey Grandad said: I hade my emails today too and I think I’ll leave the money on account. I’d like to think there would be some sort of incentive such as a modest discount for next season though, whenever that is. That's what I did. Saves having to pay for ours in full again in 4 or 5 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 12 February, 2021 Share Posted 12 February, 2021 8 hours ago, Turkish said: Are we really football fans or just fans of a day on the piss? My snap dragon reckons with us lot it’s a pub crawl with a match in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 13 February, 2021 Share Posted 13 February, 2021 10 hours ago, Whitey Grandad said: I hade my emails today too and I think I’ll leave the money on account. I’d like to think there would be some sort of incentive such as a modest discount for next season though, whenever that is. You may be right about incentives but I reckon they'll be pretty desperate to get the numbers up so will put all former ST holders in the same bracket ! Either way, it's not a financial issue for me, I'm just keeping an open mind in an ever-changing world ! COYS 😇 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteleySaint30 Posted 13 February, 2021 Share Posted 13 February, 2021 11 hours ago, Whitey Grandad said: I hade my emails today too and I think I’ll leave the money on account. I’d like to think there would be some sort of incentive such as a modest discount for next season though, whenever that is. Don't think they can - it there are any negative consequences to requesting a refund they should have outlined that now....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 13 February, 2021 Share Posted 13 February, 2021 13 hours ago, The Cat said: Quoting this before the edit, but in fairness either work for me. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted 13 February, 2021 Share Posted 13 February, 2021 I've gone for the refund on the basis that if there's no credit in my account we're odds on to get to a socially distanced cup final and I'll need to search down the back of the sofa for the pennies to pay for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorkmt Posted 15 February, 2021 Share Posted 15 February, 2021 No email so I chased them. Got sent the form. Filled it in and asked for a refund. Shambles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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