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Lambert (multiple) Beattie (4-2 v Fulham) Mane (6-1 v Villa) John (against Hull I think, can't recall score) Feel there was another one around a similar time to John but can't remember who.

Best away support at St Mary's for ages I reckon. Very rarely were they quiet and lots of song variety. I quite enjoyed myself at the back of the chapel even if it's bound to be a work in progress. Pleasantly surprised at the lack of action from stewards in trying to sit us down.

I'd much rather see an attempt to build a settled team. There's an international break at the end of this month and there's more value in trying to build team cohesion than there is in resting players at this point of the season.

No extra time in league cup.

That would be the quickest route for sure and closer to away end but probably harder to secure on the way with narrower roads and more side roads leading off.

No chance they'll publicise the route and give those looking to cause an issue a chance to prepare. Think last time they came off at Bursledon and down through Bitterne.

It'll be a travesty if people who want to sit and not get involved have bought in those blocks.

Blackburn definitely will. Suspect Norwich will too now it's 12:30. Might see a drop off after Fratton too depending on how we're doing.

Both PL years we got them in a cup. You're right that a home league cup tie would be amazing too, especially if it was second round so it took place before the league game. First derby at St Mary's with the new away layout and it's a night game with no cup tie. Be absolute chaos.

Less time to sort it and also local businesses being open with it being a weekday made it more awkward too. Let's hope we beat Northampton and get them in the next round.

Cheers mate. That's something at least I guess but I'd still prefer a smaller allocation and no bubble personally. Appreciate that's easy for me to say though as someone who'd likely still qualify for a smaller allocation.

Imagine they will as a fair chunk of their fans will be stuck there for ages pre match. Has the 2700 allocation been confirmed anywhere?

Looks like it'll go to all season ticket holders tomorrow but no idea how many left. Good opportunity for those who think it's impossible to get away tickets now so I'm sure they'll be buying one. Either that or they'll not bother until November and then moan when they can't get a QPR ticket.

I thought it was normally the beginning of January? Don't think the reset had happened for Fulham last season. Was one of Palace/United? Reckon it'll be Brum or Boro this year. Shame that no games from last season's shit show will count towards the skates.

Extending it outwards into the Kingsland seems on the face of it a lot simpler than making it smaller given the layout.

Is previous purchase history required for this? Don't recall the website stating that like they normally do.

Dare I even say it's worth another team bus welcome? It's not really my thing (and I was one of those who mocked the idea before the game) but I have to admit it looked great from the videos I saw and without doubt set the tone for the match.

Woolston would involve closing the itchen bridge which I assume they wouldn't want to do. Bitterne would make more sense but there's not much area there to hold them while they're waiting for more trains and it's right next to a pub.

Make 'em walk from Fratton.

I always thought if they wanted to avoid the parks they might do down to six dials and then up Kingsway but that's both a really long walk and also restricts routes for home fans massively. I just can't see how they'd want to take an escort through the parks as it'd be so hard to police and there'd be loads of non football people there too.l Obviously doesn't seem to be an issue for this game due to the bubble but it'll be an issue at some point this season

Surprised they haven't confirmed the bubble but I'm assuming it is. What they've written there could apply if not as well though. Don't think we used to be able to go Brittania Road pre bubble? Re the escort thing I've said ever since the ground changes were first put out there that there doesn't seem any decent escort route for high risk games. Disaster waiting to happen I reckon.

I really hate to be one of those people but please don't buy in blocks 20/21/29 if you're not willing to stand and sing. We really can't have people sat in silence next to the away end for this fixture.

Said earlier this year that it was ridiculously short sighted of the club to set up the away end as they have.

Prices will presumably be different if clubs do categories like we do. These are Coventry's match prices.

Yeah it was a joke in 2017 when they only counted home games. In fairness they learnt from it and last year counted all games.