Saints vs Sheffield Utd (A) Capital One Quarter Final

The Sheffield Tap right next to the main entrance of the station is OK. Serves some nice beers anyway.

My plan is to head to the Lescar and Porter Cottage, then a taxi to the ground.

No offence mate but who the **** goes to a museum on an away day?

No offence mate but who the **** goes to a museum on an away day?

I've been to plenty of grounds that were museum pieces.

Just out of interest (I might have missed this earlier on the thread), I live in Norwich and have just passed my driving test and would love to go to this match, having been a Saints fan all my life (born and raised in Southampton) but only managing to make it to the away Norwich games. What is the likelihood of getting a ticket for this match? As a theoretical first-time buyer?

Just out of interest (I might have missed this earlier on the thread), I live in Norwich and have just passed my driving test and would love to go to this match, having been a Saints fan all my life (born and raised in Southampton) but only managing to make it to the away Norwich games. What is the likelihood of getting a ticket for this match? As a theoretical first-time buyer?

You can never say never, keep a look on the sale windows and the criteria when it comes out - but I'd say it's very, very unlikely to make general sale.

You can never say never, keep a look on the sale windows and the criteria when it comes out - but I'd say it's very, very unlikely to make general sale.

Really? We're going to get over 5,000 tickets in all likelihood. It might sell out after a general sale, but not before it.

You can never say never, keep a look on the sale windows and the criteria when it comes out - but I'd say it's very, very unlikely to make general sale.

I disagree here- I reckon it will make General Sale. Festive Period, Midweek and a Late Kickoff, and of course all the way up in Sheffield- it should make general sale at least.

Great draw. My lad is at Sheffield University. Drive up. Watch match. Drive him back for the Christmas hols!

Really? We're going to get over 5,000 tickets in all likelihood. It might sell out after a general sale, but not before it.

We wont sell out 5000, no chance, unless tickets a seriously cheap ...

I think we might. It's not on telly. A lot of fans won't have been to Bramall Lane before. We took over 2,000 to Stoke on Wednesday; I'm dead keen to go, the wife just needs to change her birthday......

We wont sell out 5000, no chance, unless tickets a seriously cheap ...

Wouldn't be surprised to see us take in the region of 3500 to be fair, but i think 5k on a tuesday night is probably a step too far. Particularly so close to xmas. If the game had been a saturday we'd have sold the 5k easily in my opinion.

Also those Sheffield United fans seem like a decent bunch on their forum, always had a lot of time for Blades fans who i've met. Sound bunch and make a ****ing racket at times too.

Only complaint there is that there's one on their too that seems to think we're the skates and have ****ed over people when we were in admin, guess the skates have been trying to spread that myth around along with all their others.

You can never say never, keep a look on the sale windows and the criteria when it comes out - but I'd say it's very, very unlikely to make general sale.

It will definitely, 100% make General Sale.

Any danger of them announcing the date?

It better be the Tuesday as I've already booked my trains!

I've been to plenty of grounds that were museum pieces.

Don't stand still for too long mate, they'll think you're an exhibit.

Game has been confirmed on Tuesday 16th December 2014, Kick Off 7.45pm. Ticket prices (on Sheffield United's website):

£17 Adults

£10 Concession

£5 Juniors U17.

Don't stand still for too long mate, they'll think you're an exhibit.

True, I have been dusted off and polished a few times.

£10 concession sounds interesting. What are the coach travel options like?

Game has been confirmed on Tuesday 16th December 2014, Kick Off 7.45pm. Ticket prices (on Sheffield United's website):

 

£17 Adults

£10 Concession

£5 Juniors U17.

Sensible pricing! Well done Blades. I will be there for sure

Think I'll make this my first live game of the season.

Game has been confirmed on Tuesday 16th December 2014, Kick Off 7.45pm. Ticket prices (on Sheffield United's website):

 

£17 Adults

£10 Concession

£5 Juniors U17.

Mmm. so.... is that 7 games in 25 days in December? Hope they all stay fit ....and injury-free...

Think I'll make this my first live game of the season.

Bloody glory hunters

Bloody glory hunters

I'm honoured you save one of your rare posts for me.

If anyone is driving from London (or the outskirts) give me a shout - happy to split petrol ect. Only annoying thing is that you can't get back to London the same day on the trains

If anyone is driving from London (or the outskirts) give me a shout - happy to split petrol ect. Only annoying thing is that you can't get back to London the same day on the trains

I also have the London problem - last train back to London is at 10pm which is doable if it finishes in 90. But then you have that nightmare scenario of what to do if it goes to extra time! hmmm

Mmm. so.... is that 7 games in 25 days in December? Hope they all stay fit ....and injury-free...

Been going on about this for a few weeks already (even without the Capital One Cup game) - we don't have the squad to deal with December without having to risk a few of the fringe squad members.

I also have the London problem - last train back to London is at 10pm which is doable if it finishes in 90. But then you have that nightmare scenario of what to do if it goes to extra time! hmmm

Well the match will finish at 21:30 (not inc added time). Last train is at 21:54. If I remember its a good 10 min walk to the station. So it will be cutting it very fine!

That last train is a killer too - not back to Kings X until after 01:00

Excellent pricing, hopefully Saints will demand the full allowance and wouldn't be a bad one to use the 'away fund' to subsidise coach travel for those that want it (would rather walk myself).

I'm a ST holder so assured of a (if we get there) semi/final ticket but the club could also 'guarantee' a home semi-final seat for all non-ST that go up.

Well the match will finish at 21:30 (not inc added time). Last train is at 21:54. If I remember its a good 10 min walk to the station. So it will be cutting it very fine!

 

That last train is a killer too - not back to Kings X until after 01:00

My train leaves at around 22:30 I think (going North to Newcastle though). I get in after 2am!

Excellent pricing, hopefully Saints will demand the full allowance and wouldn't be a bad one to use the 'away fund' to subsidise coach travel for those that want it (would rather walk myself).

 

I'm a ST holder so assured of a (if we get there) semi/final ticket but the club could also 'guarantee' a home semi-final seat for all non-ST that go up.

Unfortunately that fund is for Premier league games only. Subsidised travel would be great though, would love to see 5k of us up there.

At £17 I'll be heading up by car.

Well the match will finish at 21:30 (not inc added time). Last train is at 21:54. If I remember its a good 10 min walk to the station. So it will be cutting it very fine!

 

That last train is a killer too - not back to Kings X until after 01:00

Cheap as chips B&B was going to be my solution, but now staying with a Blade mate. Dont get me started on trains to London (of all places) after 10pm in this country

It better be the Tuesday as I've already booked my trains!

How are you getting back? Are you counting on the 21.54??

Excellent pricing, hopefully Saints will demand the full allowance and wouldn't be a bad one to use the 'away fund' to subsidise coach travel for those that want it (would rather walk myself).

 

I'm a ST holder so assured of a (if we get there) semi/final ticket but the club could also 'guarantee' a home semi-final seat for all non-ST that go up.

Don't understand the obsession with 'reduced' travel, if you’re that bothered about going you'll make the effort and find the cash to go.

If the club do insist on doing something for it, they should reduce ticket prices so everyone sees a benefit. Reduced travel is no good to the people who live outside of Southampton or those who'd rather not travel on the muppet bus.

Being London based and having used up most of my holiday i can't see myself making this. Proper gutted to be fair as i've not been to Bramall Lane and those prices are spot on.

Don't understand the obsession with 'reduced' travel, if you’re that bothered about going you'll make the effort and find the cash to go.

 

If the club do insist on doing something for it, they should reduce ticket prices so everyone sees a benefit. Reduced travel is no good to the people who live outside of Southampton or those who'd rather not travel on the muppet bus.

Whether you agree with it or not, it would massively increase our following to this game ...

I've just the Premier Inn for £35. It's half a mile from the stadium and half a mile from the station. Assuming I can get a ticket I can do this game with entry, hotel, train and beer for under a hundred quid!

I've just the Premier Inn for £35. It's half a mile from the stadium and half a mile from the station. Assuming I can get a ticket I can do this game with entry, hotel, train and beer for under a hundred quid!

Cheap train from Bangkok?

There's a very good hotel in one corner of the ground. I stayed there when watching Salisbury in the FA Cup a couple of years back. It was dead cheap that time as well. We even got a tour around the ground from the Sheff Utd owner who was having coffee in the hotel - very friendly people. Unfortunately, getting time off this close to Christmas is a no-go for so many of our supporters, including me.

Being London based and having used up most of my holiday i can't see myself making this. Proper gutted to be fair as i've not been to Bramall Lane and those prices are spot on.

The nipper and I appear to have a dental appointment the afternoon of the match so will both be leaving school early.

T. Unfortunately, getting time off this close to Christmas is a no-go for so many of our supporters, including me.

Shame for you. Its easier for me, having been given notice at work, I am working at home almost full time

The nipper and I appear to have a dental appointment the afternoon of the match so will both be leaving school early.

What time, tooth hurty?

What time, tooth hurty?

Time enough to ensure we get to Sheffield in plenty of time.

There's a very good hotel in one corner of the ground. I stayed there when watching Salisbury in the FA Cup a couple of years back. It was dead cheap that time as well. We even got a tour around the ground from the Sheff Utd owner who was having coffee in the hotel - very friendly people. Unfortunately, getting time off this close to Christmas is a no-go for so many of our supporters, including me.

Stayed here on Saturday as went up to Hull. Really nice hotel but going to stay in the Prem inn in dec as its half the price!!

Can't wait.

No offence mate but who the **** goes to a museum on an away day?

I went to the main museum _and_ the art gallery when we played Anderlecht..

Game has been confirmed on Tuesday 16th December 2014, Kick Off 7.45pm. Ticket prices (on Sheffield United's website):

 

£17 Adults

£10 Concession

£5 Juniors U17.

it could actually be cheaper than that, they are charging £15 for their season ticket holders so i think Saints could sell at £15 for our season ticket holders as well. If they can do travel for £20/£25 then not too bad. Tough old trip mid December, as is Burnley a few days before.

Wouldn't be surprised to see us take in the region of 3500 to be fair, but i think 5k on a tuesday night is probably a step too far. Particularly so close to xmas. If the game had been a saturday we'd have sold the 5k easily in my opinion.

 

Also those Sheffield United fans seem like a decent bunch on their forum, always had a lot of time for Blades fans who i've met. Sound bunch and make a ****ing racket at times too.

 

Only complaint there is that there's one on their too that seems to think we're the skates and have ****ed over people when we were in admin, guess the skates have been trying to spread that myth around along with all their others.

better send them the link to video of the opening ceremony for the training complex!

Sheffield Centre Travelodge double, £28

I am still not convinced that we should be paying much attention to this competition when we have work to do in the Premier League. The Cup is a bit of a distraction IMO.

How are you getting back? Are you counting on the 21.54??

No, getting the train back Wednesday afternoon. My sister lives near Bramall Lane so staying there which is useful.

I am still not convinced that we should be paying much attention to this competition when we have work to do in the Premier League. The Cup is a bit of a distraction IMO.

6/10.

You need to find new material mate, it's getting a little repetitive now.

6/10.

You need to find new material mate, it's getting a little repetitive now.

6 is very generous. 3.5, poor effort, must try harder. See me. (sorry, ex teacher coming out)