Football Special

Annoys me that Saints made this a Cat A pricing fixture as previously scheduled as last home game of the season, obviously its now moved to a midweek game mixed in with a busy run of games, going to be a fairly small crowd, 3000 empty in away end as they're bringing about 150 fans, then will be loads empty either side in blocks 20 and 29.

I actually think Blackburn is going to be one of those annoying tricky games for us, their manager is an expert at approaching games with a weaker side than opponents and battling it out, he's had some good results there and did well with Northern Ireland. If Wrexham get a win at Birmingham today it will keep race open for 6th

Completely agree, Derby were a textbook Eustace side. He's very good at frustrating teams and when we went a goal down it wasn't easy to get back into it. Needed to be patient, far too many fans moaning around me with short memories of our recent achievements, they soon cheered up when Scienza magic got us back into the game. Derby fans made a lot of noise and good numbers. 31,206 attendance think our biggest of the season Azaz might need a rest on Tuesday night

Only one win in the last five games for Millwall.....

No bit more , over 21k , not all will go to this but would expect most of the lower tier to go to season ticket holders

You'll be absolutely fine, I wouldn't be surprised if Saints dont put the extra blocks on sale until then, will be a good couple of thousand still available

Matsuki will no doubt be very keen to recreate his idol Tadanari Lee goal against Derby.

Its not just from the East, its Southampton Central so all directions impacted. A mate of mine travels down from London for home games, honestly its been shit all season hardly ever just a normal direct train to Southampton Will certainly add to traffic with a sold out St Mary's , few cruise ships in as well that always adds to the gridlock

Monday, sales look strong, 3 blocks sold so far, couple still to be put on sale

Yeah I think Millwall could do it if they win at WBA tonight, tough game against a Baggies side who haven't lost for a while. A West Brom win however would be very welcome leaving us 6 off Millwall with two games in hand.

Completely agree, the 88/89 season FA Cup replay defeat also disappointing around that time. Last season was funny when they were willing us on to beat their record low points, Derby should let us win this one to help us get promoted so we can have another go at that.

For those going by train, I expect SWR will run some special services , they are just so slow at announcing it, i remember for the play off final they only confirmed a few days before but ran some trains direct from central to Waterloo not stopping, engineering work might make it tricky but hopefully they can do that again even on diverted route. Slightly longer journey time not a problem when you have a few cans to get through. I've emailed them to ask.

That's just an example of order we sold tickets for Wembley play off final

Not sure but I've seen that image shared quite a bit, our end should make the occasion, looking forward to it

I thought we sold out to members

Not long depending on queue, Met line Wembley Park to Euston Sq, is quick 25 mins, usually losing side gets a head start but Man City fans dont really bother to stay and celebrate in a semi final

Yep would be good , never know they might even give us more if we fill our end, yellow and blue, memories of Cardiff, will look great

My guess is they'll go on sale to season ticket holders straight off as they know all are guaranteed, perhaps a small priority window for those who attended earlier cup rounds but no issue waiting if you want to sit together unless you want a particular block A Man City lad I know reckons they won't get anywhere near selling out, shame really I'd rather see a full ground for the occasion

Wonder if they'll open up the ticket exchange ? Been a long time since thats been needed

He must be incredibly confident he's right as taking bookings already , getting ahead of the official travel

There will be people within the club who will know by now so perhaps thats where these rumours are coming from, the later they leave it I think ticket sales will need to be quite swift to allow time to post (unless Saints go for digital option this time)

The stuff of dreams , genuinely think we'd have a good chance of winning Europa league or conference as well

Wigan played in Europe as a championship team, think Birmingham did as well

Szmodics will be available. I'd be tempted to rest Stewart again and play Larin, in games I've seen Derby have been physical and get away with quite a bit. Fans even imply "shithousing" is a quality of theirs. I've had a dislike of them since the play offs 20 odd years ago, would be lovely to get a win https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/45078-match-thread-vs-southampton-a/

I think Nick might have jumped the gun a bit there putting coaches on sale before date is confirmed