St Mary's Stadium

[lordswoodsaints]

I remember when there were plans to buy the church next to the dell and turn the whole ground around so archers road and Milton road would have become the wings....jeez I’m old

[Pamplemousse]

Installition of magnifying glasses around St Mary's as part of Ralph's pledge to make our tiny club bigger. #BestChairman

 

Will you be spearheading a #KruegerMustGo social media campaign?

[spyinthesky]

I think it's to do with the hospitality suites. Nothing we'll notice.

 

That wouldn't surprise me

 

I guess that only about 10 of the 47 boxes are pre sold this season due to the ridiculously high prices

 

At least 2 of the boxes have become merged into one bigger box and the idea may be to extend this idea and also freshen up the corporate areas

 

Certainly no chance of extending capacity with the dross being served up on the pitch

[Saints foreva]

It'll look a lot better when it's back to 20,000 attendances next season.

[Saint86]

Installition of magnifying glasses around St Mary's as part of Ralph's pledge to make our tiny club bigger. #BestChairman

 

 

Guan you appear to know some stuff from behind the scenes right now because you are vehemently anti manager/board atm.

 

Is that the case and are you able to share any of it with the fans?

 

I feel like we've been kept treading water for a few years, and banking monies to pay off Kat and get us purchased. Also that our investor is really nothing but bad news sadly.

[LGTL]

Any chance we can downsize, ready for next season?

[Master Bates]

[Weston Super Saint]

1 minute ago, Master Bates said:

I'm guessing that is the old screen coming down - no screens at all next season to save money on the 'leccy bill.

[Pamplemousse]

The big jumbo ones are being installed in time for the start of the new season

[Whitey Grandad]

26 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said:

The big jumbo ones are being installed in time for the start of the new season

They are not ‘screens’. They are advertising hoardings.

[Tamesaint]

That pitch looks very green. Don't they re seed it in the close season? Or is that an old fashioned concept and nowadays they constantly maintain the pitch?

[Mattio]

On 24/05/2017 at 17:34, Saint Albert said:

"Champions League ready by 2021"...interesting.

🤣

[Saint86]

1 minute ago, Tamesaint said:

That pitch looks very green. Don't they re seed it in the close season? Or is that an old fashioned concept and nowadays they constantly maintain the pitch?

Not only that, but I thought it badly need to be re-laid after last summer and issues with the playing surface this year?

[Fabrice Fernandes no.1 fan]

51 minutes ago, Whitey Grandad said:

They are not ‘screens’. They are advertising hoardings.

Agreed, there is very little benefit to them, they never show the game, they sometimes show the team lineups but not always correct, and they fail to show replays, not really sure what purpose they serve nowadays.

[Saint Garrett]

1 hour ago, Whitey Grandad said:

They are not ‘screens’. They are advertising hoardings.

The new ones might be able to be screens.  For the last few seasons they've been utterly pointless.

[rallyboy]

Are we able to get the PA volume increased for the new season?

It was so quiet sometimes that people in southern France struggled to hear the fucking music.

[Saint86]

1 hour ago, Fabrice Fernandes no.1 fan said:

Agreed, there is very little benefit to them, not really sure what purpose they serve nowadays.

Sounds similar to our home support in recent years.... maybe revitalised screens will lift the atmosphere - that and some more light shows 😆

 

(ducks for cover) 😄

Edited 8 June, 2023 by Saint86

[spyinthesky]

59 minutes ago, rallyboy said:

Are we able to get the PA volume increased for the new season?

It was so quiet sometimes that people in southern France struggled to hear the fucking music.

I mention that every time I receive a 'Customer' survey from the club

[Daft Kerplunk]

4 hours ago, rallyboy said:

Are we able to get the PA volume increased for the new season?

It was so quiet sometimes that people in southern France struggled to hear the fucking music.

I take it you’re joking and think it’s loud. It’s actually really quiet and don’t get me started on the landfill indie music currently popular on the playlist 🤦‍♂️ 

[Chez]

4 hours ago, Tamesaint said:

That pitch looks very green. Don't they re seed it in the close season? Or is that an old fashioned concept and nowadays they constantly maintain the pitch?

In the past it has been totally ripped up and relaid, but on this occasion it looks like it has just been heavily scarified to me - which I think the grounds staff tweeted about - and then it would presumably be reseeded.

[Chez]

4 hours ago, Fabrice Fernandes no.1 fan said:

Agreed, there is very little benefit to them, they never show the game, they sometimes show the team lineups but not always correct, and they fail to show replays, not really sure what purpose they serve nowadays.

probably some sort of requirement to have them to ensure the ground retains it's UEFA level x status, although that can't be true as Anfield doesn't have any screens. Maybe they get away with not having them...sorry, I've bored even myself now with this reply.

Edited 8 June, 2023 by Chez

[Turkish]

is it soon yet?

[VectisSaint]

Maybe they are removing the VAR equipment 😉

[Toussaint]

16 minutes ago, Turkish said:

is it soon yet?

No, they were using a geological frame of reference.

[swannymere]

These thieves are quite blatant.

[Convict Colony]

You would of thought they would of removed them ages ago to stop damage given how deadly our forward line is.

[spyinthesky]

2 hours ago, Daft Kerplunk said:

I take it you’re joking and think it’s loud. It’s actually really quiet and don’t get me started on the landfill indie music currently popular on the playlist 🤦‍♂️ 

I was joking but mainly referring to the music volume which means it is nigh on impossible to have a conversation before Kick Off especially as I get there 30 mins before the start.
I have also suggested whoever chooses the music should have a look at the age profile as there are a few longstanding supporters like me have to suffer enough in respect of the dross on the pitch without having to put up with some of the modern repetitive stuff at max volume which seems to be de rigeur lately.

Bring back the Albion Band I say!!!
 

[Mr Brightside]

3 hours ago, Daft Kerplunk said:

I take it you’re joking and think it’s loud. It’s actually really quiet and don’t get me started on the landfill indie music currently popular on the playlist 🤦‍♂️ 

It’s indie rock’n’roll for me. 
 

[Lord Duckhunter]

1 hour ago, spyinthesky said:

I was joking but mainly referring to the music volume which means it is nigh on impossible to have a conversation before Kick Off especially as I get there 30 mins before the start.

 

Simple remedy, stay in the ale house longer and get there just as the funeral march  is starting up. 

[The Cat]

1 hour ago, Mr Brightside said:

It’s indie rock’n’roll for me. 
 

The Killers are firmly in the landfill section as far as I'm concerned.

I'd have a load of confusing noise and hardcore blaring out over the tannoy. That would wake up the fans and get them in the mood. Or maybe in a mood. 

[Daft Kerplunk]

1 hour ago, Mr Brightside said:

It’s indie rock’n’roll for me. 
 

Some is fine, but Razorlite is a step too far!

[Daft Kerplunk]

3 hours ago, spyinthesky said:

I was joking but mainly referring to the music volume which means it is nigh on impossible to have a conversation before Kick Off especially as I get there 30 mins before the start.
I have also suggested whoever chooses the music should have a look at the age profile as there are a few longstanding supporters like me have to suffer enough in respect of the dross on the pitch without having to put up with some of the modern repetitive stuff at max volume which seems to be de rigeur lately.

Bring back the Albion Band I say!!!
 

Glenn Miller Band I reckon 😊

[The Cat]

26 minutes ago, Daft Kerplunk said:

Some is fine, but Razorlite is a step too far!

Horrendous band. The singer is in a new band called Jealous Nostril (yes, really) who are playing the Joiners next month if you want to avoid that.

[Mr Brightside]

Ah, the Joiners, one of the few things I miss about Southampton. 

[Mr Brightside]

1 hour ago, The Cat said:

The Killers are firmly in the landfill section as far as I'm concerned.

I'd have a load of confusing noise and hardcore blaring out over the tannoy. That would wake up the fans and get them in the mood. Or maybe in a mood. 

Hot Fuss is a great album, imo, sadly went downhill from there. 

[bpsaint]

6 minutes ago, Mr Brightside said:

Hot Fuss is a great album, imo, sadly went downhill from there. 

Sams town trumps Hot Fuss all day long.

Back to the stadium, I wonder if there’s plans at all to do something about the pink seats. I was at Wembley last month and there’s still not even a hint of pinkness about their seats.

 

[CB Fry]

7 hours ago, Turkish said:

is it soon yet?

St Mary's sized mentality.

[Turkish]

Simon and Garfunkel’s sound of silence is the most appropriate song for the atmosphere 

[Miltonaggro]

Club needs to connect to the city this season, revive some proud historical links. Get the fuckers to run out to Yakety Sax, the Benny Hill show theme at max decibels. Guaranteed to gain Sloe Aribo two yards in the first ten minutes. 

[Saint Fan CaM]

Perhaps there’s a cunning plan to place the new Northam screen in front of the away supporters? 😘

[Fabrice Fernandes no.1 fan]

12 hours ago, bpsaint said:

Sams town trumps Hot Fuss all day long.

Back to the stadium, I wonder if there’s plans at all to do something about the pink seats. I was at Wembley last month and there’s still not even a hint of pinkness about their seats.

 

Don't worry chaps, they played the stadium within the last 10 years so you're still on topic because I'm sure Brandon Flowers said the screens needed re-doing and he wanted to form a Chapel Kop

[CSA96]

Well, they're giving it a much-needed clean up

 

[CSA96]

https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/news/article/stadium-developments-upgrading-matchdays-at-st-marys

 

Edited 18 April, 2024 by CSA96

[SaintLondon]

https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/news/article/stadium-developments-upgrading-matchdays-at-st-marys

[CSA96]

More info from the Echo: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/24052018.southampton-plan-create-home-only-northam-end-safe-standing/?fbclid=IwAR2LD4QncakMGPK5rjjXQG0TVlS8YPDEdZWgOn2Q5L5pnnRd5AOOK3acTHc

[Turkish]

when will we find out where the away fans will be so we can all move next to them?

[goodymatt]

1 minute ago, Turkish said:

when will we find out where the away fans will be so we can all move next to them?

FAQ section on the OS article suggests away fans will be moving to the family stand.

[LeBizzier69]

1 minute ago, Turkish said:

when will we find out where the away fans will be so we can all move next to them?

Amen to that. This is precisely why i bought my seat in the Northam....which i've had since day 1. I wanted to be next to the away fans for the atmosphere.

[Ex Ringwood Saint]

1 minute ago, goodymatt said:

FAQ section on the OS article suggests away fans will be moving to the family stand.

Which makes sense as it is a corner with manageable access for away coaches through the industrial estate.. Watch all the head core move to the chapel 😂

[Osvaldorama]

I like this. Anything the club can do to try and make the atmosphere better is a win in my eyes.