mitch01 Posted 10 April, 2009 Posted 10 April, 2009 Well I'll be hitting the A30, M5, A35, A31 on Monday. Probably be regarded as a 'stayaway' or a 'plastic fan', but hey I can take it. I was watching Saints week in / week out before most of those carping were born! And I can remember the last time Saints were in the old 3rd Div. 1st game of the season might have been against Rotherham. Bringing the lad too - who will insist on wearing his Exeter shirt (spot the difference!) - and say he's looking forward to seeing Exeter at SMS next year. Sadly, I think he's right - but hope he's wrong. I really hope hes right mate! I´d take league one football in an instant, anything but non-existence. If theres a club to support I´ll support it the same no matter what division they are in. If there is no club it will leave a gap in my life that I´m not sure how to fill.
voteforpedro Posted 10 April, 2009 Posted 10 April, 2009 i just had a nightmare trying to get 3 tickets together anywhere in the ground, ended up in block 38 ffs. Boooorrrring. I'm pretty sure block 38 is in the Kingsland/ Northam corner, so I'm guessing all corners are now open??
Delmary Posted 10 April, 2009 Posted 10 April, 2009 I'm pretty sure block 38 is in the Kingsland/ Northam corner, so I'm guessing all corners are now open??Good news.
Griffo Posted 10 April, 2009 Posted 10 April, 2009 I think that block 38 is along the touchline and not in the corner. Think it's the last block before the empty corner.
voteforpedro Posted 10 April, 2009 Posted 10 April, 2009 I think that block 38 is along the touchline and not in the corner. Think it's the last block before the empty corner. I sit in block 34. I think 35 is the last block before the corner. And Northam starts at block 40.
Griffo Posted 10 April, 2009 Posted 10 April, 2009 I sit in block 34. I think 35 is the last block before the corner. And Northam starts at block 40. Just looked it up. 38 is indeed in the corner. Apologies.
alpine_saint Posted 10 April, 2009 Posted 10 April, 2009 Will be there on Monday as usual. Singing as much as possible in block 4. I'm there for the club, not to support the team, who I firmly believe will now be relegated. So you are actually there for Barclays, Aviva, and Begbie Taylor, not SFC...
Griffo Posted 10 April, 2009 Posted 10 April, 2009 So you are actually there for Barclays, Aviva, and Begbie Taylor, not SFC... Barclays Aviva and Begbie Taylor 'til I die, Barclays Aviva and Begbie Taylor 'til I die, I know I am, I'm sure I am Barclays Aviva and Begbie Taylor 'til I die. No I'm not - shut it. I am there to support the club financially, although I paid for a ST at the beginning of the season. I am there because of memories, good times, and something to do that SFC has provided me over my years. It's a massive part of my life.
Genk Posted 12 April, 2009 Posted 12 April, 2009 Just tried online to get three tickets together in the Northam blocks and it says none available
S4INT Posted 12 April, 2009 Posted 12 April, 2009 Just tried online to get three tickets together in the Northam blocks and it says none available Hopefully that's good news in terms of the attendance...
Wes Tender Posted 12 April, 2009 Posted 12 April, 2009 Just tried online to get three tickets together in the Northam blocks and it says none available I couldn't even get two tickets together for the Northam on Saturday morning. They said the corners weren't open and I had to settle for the first block in the Itchen. If at least the Northam Kingland and Northam Itchen corners are open, that would be great.
vince Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 anyone got any update on ticket sales? Just got through after trying for 5 minutes on the phone. I decided late last night to take my nipper to his first game - he's 3 and probably too young to last the whole game. Under normal circumstances, I'd probably wait another year to take him, maybe longer, but as there is a real chance I might never get to take him to a Saints game (can't do the last home game) he's going today and if I have to keep him amused on the concourses 'cos he's thrown a wobbly, then at least I can tell he in the years to come that he saw them play. They said they had around 4K tickets left. Come on, fill it!
jimmysaint7 Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 well i hope he enjoys the game and hopefully its not his last!
thorpie the sinner Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 Just got through after trying for 5 minutes on the phone. I decided late last night to take my nipper to his first game - he's 3 and probably too young to last the whole game. Under normal circumstances, I'd probably wait another year to take him, maybe longer, but as there is a real chance I might never get to take him to a Saints game (can't do the last home game) he's going today and if I have to keep him amused on the concourses 'cos he's thrown a wobbly, then at least I can tell he in the years to come that he saw them play. They said they had around 4K tickets left. Come on, fill it! so if they have 4000 tickets left, does that suggest 26000 in the crowd if you take away fans into the equation?? Or is that with the corners shut!?
Delmary Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 Just got through after trying for 5 minutes on the phone. I decided late last night to take my nipper to his first game - he's 3 and probably too young to last the whole game. Under normal circumstances, I'd probably wait another year to take him, maybe longer, but as there is a real chance I might never get to take him to a Saints game (can't do the last home game) he's going today and if I have to keep him amused on the concourses 'cos he's thrown a wobbly, then at least I can tell he in the years to come that he saw them play. They said they had around 4K tickets left. Come on, fill it!Good news.
trousers Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 I thought I'd read/heard that the corners had been re-opened for the rest of the season? Hardly the act of a club trying to fill the ground if they're still closed? (Ok, it sounds like 26/27k is about as much as we'd sell today but slightly surprised in principle.
brianoneils slidingtackle Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 c'mon the Saints, lets hope for a big walk up, but i notice that there is not the usual plea from Saints to get their early to pick tickets up.....or maybe I've missed something Red and White
Window Cleaner Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 so if they have 4000 tickets left, does that suggest 26000 in the crowd if you take away fans into the equation?? Or is that with the corners shut!? I thought the corners were staying shut unless all the other space had been taken up. There will probably be 22K there today.
alehouseboys Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 I thought the corners were staying shut unless all the other space had been taken up. There will probably be 22K there today. Someone mentioned before that they had tickets in Block 38 which is the Northam/Kingsland corner, I know 'cos they took my ST away in 2008 when they shut 'em! Maybe someone could get a statement on tickets from David Luker?
PhilB Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 Many more than the 16,000 according to the Echo earlier! Just been down to get my father a ticket, they said they've sold appox. 17,000 so far.
Window Cleaner Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 Just been down to get my father a ticket, they said they've sold appox. 17,000 so far. Must be joking right? Probably not counting the STs or something.
saints_is_the_south Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 Can i still get tickets in West Quay? No but you can in the Marlands.
Saints foreva Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 If it is only 17,000 than what a complete joke! You stayaways can take a massive part of the blame of why we won't have a football club next season.
Mr X Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 Stupid question but are they reducing ticket prices other than for the squids?
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 Stupid question but are they reducing ticket prices other than for the squids? nope
Mr X Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 nope Would have gone and supported the team but £25 + is too steep. I realise we need every penny we can get now though but also its important to have a big crowd
Saint Baz Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 Stupid question but are they reducing ticket prices other than for the squids? Nope, unless you buy the Saints home shirt. This then gives you the oppertunity to watch either the Chystal Palace or Burnley game for free.
brmbrm Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 If it is only 17,000 than what a complete joke! You stayaways can take a massive part of the blame of why we won't have a football club next season. More than went under Lowe. Nice sunny day too...... sleep in garden or sleep at SMS?.......
J Bizzle Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 Just got through after trying for 5 minutes on the phone. I decided late last night to take my nipper to his first game - he's 3 and probably too young to last the whole game. Under normal circumstances, I'd probably wait another year to take him, maybe longer, but as there is a real chance I might never get to take him to a Saints game (can't do the last home game) he's going today and if I have to keep him amused on the concourses 'cos he's thrown a wobbly, then at least I can tell he in the years to come that he saw them play. They said they had around 4K tickets left. Come on, fill it! just spoke to lucker and they've sold 24,000.
Delmary Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 just spoke to lucker and they've sold 24,000.Back on track.
slymush Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 anything over 17,000 is not a joke. People have to realise many prem clubs get 17k ave support week in week out - ie bolton blackburn wigan, skates? wolves had their highest gate of the season on friday against us and it was just over 24k - says a lot?...they have been top all season anyone that went to brum will know they're numbers and atmosphere was terrible to say the least our support is good and could be exceptional for league 1/championship if the right buyer is found - just becuase people arnt turning up on the apathy of the most terrible season in the clubs history means nothing - any serious investor will realise this and lets face it its not like over 20k are going to be turning up week in week out next season.. the plea to give money to the club is also sickening and i know has put a lot of people off...and who can blame them - watching an old lady give a hard earned £500 to the club and worse over seeing the club accept it makes you question what is going on when some of the most awful players that have ever put on the saints shirt will be spending it on booze in the sun in about 4 weeks time not giving a flying fook.... dont blame people for not turning up blame the club for imploading..
adethorne Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 just spoke to lucker and they've sold 24,000. Thanks the lord, 17k sounded bad
J Bizzle Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 why are people bull****ting how many we've sold?
Genk Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 Thats good news that 24,000 have been sold already...hopefully sell another 2,000 today? 26,000 would be a good attendance considering how we have played in our last two
Saints foreva Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 anything over 17,000 is not a joke. People have to realise many prem clubs get 17k ave support week in week out - ie bolton blackburn wigan, skates? wolves had their highest gate of the season on friday against us and it was just over 24k - says a lot?...they have been top all season anyone that went to brum will know they're numbers and atmosphere was terrible to say the least our support is good and could be exceptional for league 1/championship if the right buyer is found - just becuase people arnt turning up on the apathy of the most terrible season in the clubs history means nothing - any serious investor will realise this and lets face it its not like over 20k are going to be turning up week in week out next season.. the plea to give money to the club is also sickening and i know has put a lot of people off...and who can blame them - watching an old lady give a hard earned £500 to the club and worse over seeing the club accept it makes you question what is going on when some of the most awful players that have ever put on the saints shirt will be spending it on booze in the sun in about 4 weeks time not giving a flying fook.... dont blame people for not turning up blame the club for imploading.. 17,000 is a complete joke and you know it. The club need a high attendance for this game to help them survive the season. You can bring Bolton, Wigan and Skates attendances into it but imho Saints have a much larger fan base than those 3 and Blackburns attendances have always been cack.
benjii Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 anything over 17,000 is not a joke. People have to realise many prem clubs get 17k ave support week in week out - ie bolton blackburn wigan, skates? wolves had their highest gate of the season on friday against us and it was just over 24k - says a lot?...they have been top all season anyone that went to brum will know they're numbers and atmosphere was terrible to say the least our support is good and could be exceptional for league 1/championship if the right buyer is found - just becuase people arnt turning up on the apathy of the most terrible season in the clubs history means nothing - any serious investor will realise this and lets face it its not like over 20k are going to be turning up week in week out next season.. the plea to give money to the club is also sickening and i know has put a lot of people off...and who can blame them - watching an old lady give a hard earned £500 to the club and worse over seeing the club accept it makes you question what is going on when some of the most awful players that have ever put on the saints shirt will be spending it on booze in the sun in about 4 weeks time not giving a flying fook.... dont blame people for not turning up blame the club for imploading.. Great post that some plonkers on here would do well to digest.
Griffo Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 Have the corners been opened then? I expect Itchen North hasn't been opened yet, though?
hamster Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 Just come off the phone and was told categorically the the corners WILL NOT be opened, by the girl in ticket office. Around 4,000 tickets left.
Window Cleaner Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 Just come off the phone and was told categorically the the corners WILL NOT be opened, by the girl in ticket office. Around 4,000 tickets left. And yet people say they have tickets in the corners. Same old Saints, everything always has a Mulder and Scully mystery planing over it.
hamster Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 And yet people say they have tickets in the corners. Same old Saints, everything always has a Mulder and Scully mystery planing over it. The girl did say that the family corner is open with tickets available though. I think that they are under quite a lot of pressure tbh. Damned if they do, damned if they don't.
brmbrm Posted 13 April, 2009 Posted 13 April, 2009 17,000 is a complete joke and you know it. The club need a high attendance for this game to help them survive the season. You can bring Bolton, Wigan and Skates attendances into it but imho Saints have a much larger fan base than those 3 and Blackburns attendances have always been cack. Bet you are really ******ed off there was 22k+ there then. PLus with 24k+tickets allegedly sold, maybe some supporters were buying a ticket even though they couldn't go. COYR. Still some hope.
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