surrey1saint Posted 9 May, 2009 Share Posted 9 May, 2009 Few interesting points. Someone paid £400,000 so that we would survive past the Burnley game. Soccer AM team are getting involved with the match. Trying to get Robbie Williams to play (random). Le Tiss, Lundekvam, Paul Jones, Gordon Watson all confirmed to be playing. Looking promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted 9 May, 2009 Share Posted 9 May, 2009 Mike Osman says that the 400k that was written HAS to be paid back. Not knockingMike personalyy but whoever did that must have done so in the knowledge that it was essentially a gamble. I say less of the challenge to fans and more names please. Actually, I just saw Freddie Starr on Soccer AM and he was always up for a charity game years ago. That might get a few of the older fans out of their bath chairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashby Saint Posted 10 May, 2009 Share Posted 10 May, 2009 A quick question about the all-stars game. I'm thinking of taking my son who is just under one year old to his first match and was wondering whether there were any restrictions on age at St Mary's? Presumably I would need to buy him his own ticket - you do at Wembley. Any thoughts appreciated, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 10 May, 2009 Share Posted 10 May, 2009 A quick question about the all-stars game. I'm thinking of taking my son who is just under one year old to his first match and was wondering whether there were any restrictions on age at St Mary's? Presumably I would need to buy him his own ticket - you do at Wembley. Any thoughts appreciated, Ian No there aren't, and yes you will. But no offence mate, I do hope you're not sat next to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 10 May, 2009 Share Posted 10 May, 2009 Mike Osman says that the 400k that was written HAS to be paid back. Not knockingMike personalyy but whoever did that must have done so in the knowledge that it was essentially a gamble. I say less of the challenge to fans and more names please. Actually, I just saw Freddie Starr on Soccer AM and he was always up for a charity game years ago. That might get a few of the older fans out of their bath chairs. I was told that the 'loan' was thrown into the pot last week and mentioned to buyers/bidders it had to be added on to their offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 10 May, 2009 Share Posted 10 May, 2009 A quick question about the all-stars game. I'm thinking of taking my son who is just under one year old to his first match and was wondering whether there were any restrictions on age at St Mary's? Presumably I would need to buy him his own ticket - you do at Wembley. Any thoughts appreciated, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashby Saint Posted 10 May, 2009 Share Posted 10 May, 2009 No there aren't, and yes you will. But no offence mate, I do hope you're not sat next to me. Thanks for the info. Fair enough - which stand will you be in? I don't get the joke. Sorry. It was an honest question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 10 May, 2009 Share Posted 10 May, 2009 A quick question about the all-stars game. I'm thinking of taking my son who is just under one year old to his first match and was wondering whether there were any restrictions on age at St Mary's? Presumably I would need to buy him his own ticket - you do at Wembley. Any thoughts appreciated, Ian Seriously, don't take the little one. My son is 3 and i would not even consider it just yet. For the sake of his enjoyment,my enjoyment and others sat nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashby Saint Posted 10 May, 2009 Share Posted 10 May, 2009 Seriously, don't take the little one. My son is 3 and i would not even consider it just yet. For the sake of his enjoyment,my enjoyment and others sat nearby. Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it. I can understand the distress that it may cause others. I won't take him for a year or two. He watched Matt Le Tissiers Unbelievable DVD today and was excited everytime Matty scored from the edge of the box. I enjoyed telling him that I was there for that goal and that one etc etc.... Great days the 1980s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 10 May, 2009 Share Posted 10 May, 2009 Mike Osman says that the 400k that was written HAS to be paid back. Not knockingMike personalyy but whoever did that must have done so in the knowledge that it was essentially a gamble. I say less of the challenge to fans and more names please. Actually, I just saw Freddie Starr on Soccer AM and he was always up for a charity game years ago. That might get a few of the older fans out of their bath chairs. Freddie Star was often with the first team in Lawries days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 11 May, 2009 Share Posted 11 May, 2009 Thanks for the info. Fair enough - which stand will you be in? I don't get the joke. Sorry. It was an honest question. Whichever's available. And I didn't get the joke either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulip Posted 11 May, 2009 Share Posted 11 May, 2009 how about reducing prices to 10 quid adults & 1 quid for kids,a lot of people are being put off at the current prices.after all its only a kick about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 11 May, 2009 Share Posted 11 May, 2009 how about reducing prices to 10 quid adults & 1 quid for kids,a lot of people are being put off at the current prices.after all its only a kick about. I think it's calculated on the basis that for some reason or other only known to a few the match needs to raise £400K,don't ask me why exactly,so they reckon on a £16 average and hope to get 25K I suppose. Whether the VAT man gets a slice of that I've no idea. It will probably go tits up and they'll get about 15K and raise about 250K which although being better than a smack in the balls with a wet fish,doesn't meet the 400£K target. £10 and £1 would leave them way off base although the high prices could backfire completely I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 11 May, 2009 Share Posted 11 May, 2009 As others have already mentioned, £20 per ticket is a bit steep and likely to put many off. Why have we not been told who, apart from Le Tissier, is playing? Needs a wow factor and so far, apart from Matt, it lacks any pull. My understanding is that ticket sales are yet to reach anywhere near 1000! I have mine but I fear the game will be cancelled due to lack of support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Badger Posted 11 May, 2009 Share Posted 11 May, 2009 I have my tickets but I think part of the problem is that many people just don't believe that the club really needs the money. This is probably down to the fact that we were initially told the club would struggle to make it through April payday (21st?), then it was after the Forest game, and now there doesn't seem to be a lot of information as to how long we can actually last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 11 May, 2009 Share Posted 11 May, 2009 Freddie Star was often with the first team in Lawries days Yes, didn't he come out with the team at the '76 final or was he on team bus or on the bench or something? Anyway, if he plays in the legend match, I want a minder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianoneils slidingtackle Posted 11 May, 2009 Share Posted 11 May, 2009 just got my ticket, but agree that £20 quid is a bit steep, and I have to travel 100 mile round trip to see the match.. my missus aint too happy about it :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sad saints fan Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Just got my ticket but what a pain in the arse to get it. Icouldnt find anywhere to book on the O.S and the telephone thing took me round in circles for 20 minutes.But maybe I am just thick. Any idea how many sold so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 6 adults 4 children Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 1300 sold thus far, no other stands looking likely to be opened. Source: David Luker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 feel for MLT playing infront of 1,300 in 30,000+ stadium, will look embarrassing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egreog Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 The expectation is there will be a buyer appointed before the match and nobody knows what they are actually going to see!........ as a result £20 sems a lot of money and if only 2000 fans show up the income generated will be minimal......and a huge embarrassment......this sort of event needs momentum and there seems none at the moment...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 think team only has MLT, Tessem, Claus and Paul Jones confirmed - and no opponents?? Surprised they have sold as many as 1300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 think team only has MLT, Tessem, Claus and Paul Jones confirmed - and no opponents?? Surprised they have sold as many as 1300we might win then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 They should cancel it to save the embarrasment..... OR find a reason for people to turn up (a buyer for the club + more big names confirmed as playing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 I agree and think it would be best to cancel - even if new owners come in, let them sort their team out and we can welcome them at the start of next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Perhaps if Mr Fry was to actually make a statement to the fans on the current state of play without mentioning names then it would stop all the apathy and in fighting that is going on at the moment. A real as it is statement from him would surely be legal and not jeapordise any negotiations taking place which might in turn encourage some fans to turn up. I am sick of all these statements from the echo and T.V and on here that read 24 hours or 48 hours from 1 bid to 2 bids to no bids which have been going on for a couple of weeks. Perhaps they should of had the game on a friday then we would know it would not take place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 1300 tickets sold is woeful. I'm hoping that we will be bought before the game by a billionaire Arab who will personally meet, greet and thank every fan that turned up and hand them a briefcase stuffed full of £50 notes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrey1saint Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Why are so many people complaining about ticket price for a game that is designed to raise the club as much money as possible? Why would people go for 10 quid but not 20? They care 10 pounds worth but no more? I imagine most aren't going because it's a nothing game that doesn't sound very exciting at all. Needed more ex saints from the off. Niemi, Bridge, Beatts, Ormerod, Fernandes, Svensson, Claus, Benali, Dodd, Le Tiss, Pahars, Marsden, and some older characters like Ruddock, Beasant. Maybe even Shearer could play? Maybe, I can't understand it myself....as Danny Dyer says 'What else you gonna do on a Sunday' Seems a good way to give some cash to the club,entertainment as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Maybe even Shearer could play? Think he has got slightly more important things to worry about at present : - ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemanson Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 It probably wouldn't add thousands to the attendance, but adding more info about the match to the official website might generate a few more ticket sales (and I have emailed the ticket office to suggest this). At the mo there's no information under 'next match' or 'tickets' and even the 'match launch' news item (at http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=11753) fails to mention ticket prices, ticket office opening hours and whether you can pay on the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 As others have already mentioned, £20 per ticket is a bit steep and likely to put many off. Why have we not been told who, apart from Le Tissier, is playing? Needs a wow factor and so far, apart from Matt, it lacks any pull. My understanding is that ticket sales are yet to reach anywhere near 1000! I have mine but I fear the game will be cancelled due to lack of support. South Today just said it might be cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 It's not exactly the most appealing event isit? So no suprises that it could be cancelled. I admit 1000odd is bad. Might just let the club keep the money I paid for my ticket if it gets cancelled. Not that a £10 will do much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 South Today just said it might be cancelled. Yep, only 1500 tickets sold so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 It's not exactly the most appealing event isit? So no suprises that it could be cancelled. I admit 1000odd is bad. Might just let the club keep the money I paid for my ticket if it gets cancelled. Not that a £10 will do much. Some people may look at a £20 and think, "oo'er whoopsie doopsie no, I need this money" Where as with a £10 they may go "Mummph, why not, it's only a tenner". I reckon we'd get 5,000+ if it was £10 and at a 3pm kick off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 I'm not going, don't appeal to me at all. I've been to games since the old 3rd division and want us to survive but basically it is a bankrupt business that has been operated by inept Chairmen and Directors. Can't see that RL made all the decisions single handed, the various boards must have voted with him. All businesses are having a tough time (except administrators!!!!!!!) at the moment and its the survival of the fittest whether a football club or a barber. Anyone wanting to put money into a football club must be have it to burn so as far as Saints are concerned I'm afraid beggars can't be choosers, we will have to accept a saviour whoever they may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 I'm not going, don't appeal to me at all. I've been to games since the old 3rd division and want us to survive but basically it is a bankrupt business that has been operated by inept Chairmen and Directors. Can't see that RL made all the decisions single handed, the various boards must have voted with him. All businesses are having a tough time (except administrators!!!!!!!) at the moment and its the survival of the fittest whether a football club or a barber. Anyone wanting to put money into a football club must be have it to burn so as far as Saints are concerned I'm afraid beggars can't be choosers, we will have to accept a saviour whoever they may be. So helping keep things afloat until a buyer is secured does not appeal to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 if it is needed I believe a deal will be made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Be gutted if this is cancelled. But I can understand why people are so reluctant to go, i'm p*ssed off with these appeals to "prove how good" we are as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 I cannot make the game and might have gone perhaps even at £20 - in fact probably would have bought two tickets. However, I have to wonder whether (a) its actually going to enable the takeover to be strung out furher and (b) we should be paying more money into a fund that we have no sight of in terms of its beneficiary. Its no good saying - "its to save the club" - when in fact a large proportion will go to paying the salary of players who have either not played for us this season and/or have put in rubbish performances for us and/or will be leaving SFC at the earliest opportunity - or indeed a combination of all of these. Sorry, but as much as I want Saints to survive and like others have said, the current state of affairs has to stop soon. We're fast running outta patience and wonga Mr Fry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 (edited) I would jimp if Marion would play. = FACT. Edited 12 May, 2009 by cellone mathmatical correction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Today's Echo has Lawrie Mac saying the game HAS been scrapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevo7 Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 just heard on the radio its been cancelled due to lack of interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocco boxo Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Shame but for the best, only Saints can try and organise a charity/rescue the club match and make a loss on it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broke Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 It's no up on the OS; "Saints All Star" game off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 I might well have gone on the day but I cannot commit in advance. Now I'll have to stay in and do the decorating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDonkey Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 Gutted this isn't happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 It's no up on the OS; "Saints All Star" game off Are you Scottish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 I would have gone but I think canceling is the right thing to do. The bucket collection sort of made sense "to get Saints to the end of the season", but now the season has ended the club just needs to be sold, we might make enough to pay the administrators for another week then what? We can't hold a charity match every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 UI - games cancelled as not now needed http://www.clubfanzine.com/southampton/v2.showNews.php?id=19611 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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