Saint86 Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 16 hours ago, Sinned said: I first started supporting Saints because of a cup game against Blackpool. But I am a bit old now, ‘cos this game was in early 1953 - the year that Blackpool won the Cup. Older folk will well remember the ‘53 final, the Matthews final (even though Stan Mortensen scored a hat-trick, it is STILL known as the Matthews final). Saints near the bottom of Division 2 we’re drawn away at Blackpool, riding high in Division 1. We came away with a draw and took the game to a replay at the Dell. The game was played on the following Wednesday at 3 pm. It was reckoned that about 10,000 grannies must have died in the week before, as the number of people needing time off work to go to the funeral that Wednesday afternoon. Anyway, Saints lost 2 - 1 but played a heroic game. I, as an 8 year old, read every report going (the local newsagent didn’t mind if I went in and read the back pages). As a result I became a supporter, and from the start of the following season 53-54, with Saints now established in Division 3 South. I went to every home game at 3pm on a Saturday — first team one week, the Reserves the following week. I became ST holder at the start of 64-65 season, and poor health made me give it up at the start of 21-22 season. But as Blackpool were in the run up to ‘76, perhaps that is a portent to something special in May of this year. Well, hopefully. Great supporter story Sinned, thanks for sharing it! Blackpool at home is a pretty decent draw for us; you'd like to think we can progress to the 5th round and then who knows, we're only a couple of matches from Wembley! Funny how things seem naively positive after a win... Fingers crossed anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 Whenever I think of Blackpool this comes into my head 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 4 minutes ago, Mattio said: Whenever I think of Blackpool this comes into my head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 It’s a shame we seem to be getting favourable draws/decent runs in cups when we’re pretty crap! Always think what Koeman’s team might’ve done in the draws we’ve had the last couple of seasons… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 1 hour ago, saintwbu said: It’s a shame we seem to be getting favourable draws/decent runs in cups when we’re pretty crap! Always think what Koeman’s team might’ve done in the draws we’ve had the last couple of seasons… I know, imagine if we’d drawn Crystal Palace in the FA Cup in 14-15 and 15-16, or Sheff Utd in the League Cup. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 2 hours ago, Mattio said: Whenever I think of Blackpool this comes into my head Why do managers respond to fan charts, just makes you look small time, doesn't it Nathan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 1 hour ago, ErwinK1961 said: I know, imagine if we’d drawn Crystal Palace in the FA Cup in 14-15 and 15-16, or Sheff Utd in the League Cup. Fair point - was more thinking about how after Puel (the dark years) we’ve had two FA Cup semi finals and a few quarter finals in each cup, despite being pretty terrible on the whole. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 21 hours ago, Appy said: Exactly 12 years today since we beat them when Barnard and Guly scored. Dubbed one of the most predictable 'giant killings' in history. Was that the year we went on to face United and gave them a proper game? Chaplow scoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totton Saint Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 21 hours ago, Sinned said: I first started supporting Saints because of a cup game against Blackpool. But I am a bit old now, ‘cos this game was in early 1953 - the year that Blackpool won the Cup. Older folk will well remember the ‘53 final, the Matthews final (even though Stan Mortensen scored a hat-trick, it is STILL known as the Matthews final). Saints near the bottom of Division 2 we’re drawn away at Blackpool, riding high in Division 1. We came away with a draw and took the game to a replay at the Dell. The game was played on the following Wednesday at 3 pm. It was reckoned that about 10,000 grannies must have died in the week before, as the number of people needing time off work to go to the funeral that Wednesday afternoon. Anyway, Saints lost 2 - 1 but played a heroic game. I, as an 8 year old, read every report going (the local newsagent didn’t mind if I went in and read the back pages). As a result I became a supporter, and from the start of the following season 53-54, with Saints now established in Division 3 South. I went to every home game at 3pm on a Saturday — first team one week, the Reserves the following week. I became ST holder at the start of 64-65 season, and poor health made me give it up at the start of 21-22 season. But as Blackpool were in the run up to ‘76, perhaps that is a portent to something special in May of this year. Well, hopefully. I was living at Reading 53/54 season and was a Reading supporter. I went to the Dell to on a football special train (remember them? ) to watch them play Saints but being only 13 could not see a thing because I was being crushed in among adults. moved to Totton late 50"s and became a Saints supporter with my school pals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 50 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said: Dubbed one of the most predictable 'giant killings' in history. Was that the year we went on to face United and gave them a proper game? Chaplow scoring. Yeah, in the next round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 16 hours ago, sad saints fan said: When are the T.V games picked for this round . May need to swap some things about. Usually later this week, Thursday or Friday No chance of our game getting picked, I suspect we'll be at Saturday 3pm but I could be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintTex Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 Luton beat Blackpool back in November 0-1 under NJ's command. So some familarity there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 13 January, 2023 Share Posted 13 January, 2023 On 08/01/2023 at 16:24, JRM said: And kid a quid. They won't bring many down. This game could be squeezed in between two leg carabao cup semi final so going to need to rotate. Any news on tickets for this one yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice Fernandes no.1 fan Posted 13 January, 2023 Share Posted 13 January, 2023 1 hour ago, JRM said: Any news on tickets for this one yet? Not sure there has even been a time or day set yet, just broadly the weekend the game will be. I wonder if the ties will all be set after the replays which is next Tuesday and Wednesday, so not long before the game should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 13 January, 2023 Share Posted 13 January, 2023 Believe confirmed as Saturday 3pm now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 13 January, 2023 Share Posted 13 January, 2023 52 minutes ago, Chewy said: Believe confirmed as Saturday 3pm now According to the FA we’re not on the Tele so it must be as you say. The Emirates FA Cup’s fourth round will take place from Friday 27 until Monday 30 January 2023, and the following ties have been selected for live broadcast by the BBC and ITV in the UK.FRIDAY 27 JANUARY 2023 • Manchester City v Arsenal at 8pm on ITV1, UTV, STV, ITVX and STV PlayerSATURDAY 28 JANUARY 2023 • Preston North End v Tottenham Hotspur at 6pm on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport • Manchester United v Reading at 8pm on ITV4 and ITVXSUNDAY 29 JANUARY 2023 • Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool or Wolverhampton Wanderers at 1.30pm on ITV1, UTV, STV, ITVX and STV Player • Wrexham v Sheffield United at 4.30pm on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC SportMONDAY 30 JANUARY 2023 • Derby County v West Ham United at 7.45pm on ITV4 and ITVX Each club involved in these ties will receive £110,000 in addition to any payments from the prize fund of the competition. * All times in GMT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 13 January, 2023 Share Posted 13 January, 2023 10 minutes ago, Whitey Grandad said: According to the FA we’re not on the Tele so it must be as you say. The Emirates FA Cup’s fourth round will take place from Friday 27 until Monday 30 January 2023, and the following ties have been selected for live broadcast by the BBC and ITV in the UK.FRIDAY 27 JANUARY 2023 • Manchester City v Arsenal at 8pm on ITV1, UTV, STV, ITVX and STV PlayerSATURDAY 28 JANUARY 2023 • Preston North End v Tottenham Hotspur at 6pm on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport • Manchester United v Reading at 8pm on ITV4 and ITVXSUNDAY 29 JANUARY 2023 • Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool or Wolverhampton Wanderers at 1.30pm on ITV1, UTV, STV, ITVX and STV Player • Wrexham v Sheffield United at 4.30pm on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC SportMONDAY 30 JANUARY 2023 • Derby County v West Ham United at 7.45pm on ITV4 and ITVX Each club involved in these ties will receive £110,000 in addition to any payments from the prize fund of the competition. * All times in GMT Man Utd and Reading? What a waste of time that is 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 15 January, 2023 Share Posted 15 January, 2023 On 13/01/2023 at 21:46, Lee On Solent Saint said: Man Utd and Reading? What a waste of time that is And Brighton V Liverpool or Wolves. Boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 15 January, 2023 Share Posted 15 January, 2023 25 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: And Brighton V Liverpool or Wolves. Boring. Brighton knocking out Liverpool will be fun. Utd home to a lower team is so crap but some reason they need to maximise viewing figures and the shed loads of Utd fans boost them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 15 January, 2023 Share Posted 15 January, 2023 Tickets go on sale tomorrow, £15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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