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Hot (of course). With proper butter (obviously). And Marmite (goes without saying). White bread, hand sliced to about an inch thick. Best thing since sliced bread.

But this is the Daily Mail ergo it must be clap-trap. Surely?

But the point you're missing that those of us "missing the point" are endeavouring to articulate is that it doesn't matter. If someone wants to pay good money to primarily see the team that Saints are playing and then brag to their mates the next day that 'his' Saints team won the game then what's the problem? If that's what he wants to do let him do it. Anyone would think this 'going to watch a football game' malarkey was serious business. At least we can agree on one thing: my definition of the phrase "It doesn't bother me" is different to your definition... ;-)

Hundreds of plastic fans there then. No doubt the hard core Totton fans will be up in arms...

Best ask Gordon Brown that one. He was paying very close attention to what the markets and banks were doing on his watch....obviously... ;-)

It doesn't bother him. He just finds it amusing. Can't you tell by the tone of his posts...? ;-)

Sigh

You want me to encourage an 11 year old to break the law? Tut tut

Yeah, I think you're right. A glamour draw in the cup would tick a lot of boxes. I get to see my beloved Saints play with the added bonus of potentially seeing us pit our wits against some premier league players. Cheers for the advice. Appreciated.

He's got an inset day after each league game....Cardiff is an evening game too, as all proper fans would realise... ;-) , so no problems on that front. We also don't have Sky so that's not an option either.

Can someone help me out here.... I've just started to plan which games I can make in the new year and I've worked out that I've got enough spare time and budget to attend one home game in January with my 12 year old son. The January home fixtures are thus: 23rd Jan - Leicester 31st Jan - Cardiff I suppose I could simply toss a coin as my other non-football committments in January aren't tied to a specific date, so I can make either game logistically. My instinct is to go for the game that I feel will be the most entertaining. I'm thinking perhaps the team that is closer to us at the time would make the better game. But, of course, there's an added complication in my choice of game.....it's FA Cup 3rd round on 7th January. Maybe I should wait for the FA Cup draw and if we get Everton at home I could see if my brother (Everton fan) would like to make a day out of it with his son. I'm sure my son would like the chance to see a Premier League side at St Mary's too. So, what should I do? (a) go to one of the league games. Doesn't matter which, just choose one at random (b) go to one of the league games. Choose the one that looks like being the most closely fought. © go to one of the league games. Choose the one that looks like being the easiest for Saints to win (d) hold out for the cup game. Go to that with your brother if we draw Everton at home (e) hold out for the cup game. Still go to that if we draw a 'glamour' side as it will be a good experience for your son Choices, choices....

The good thing is that you don't need to understand them because it doesn't bother you. Why not just be content with the amount of amusement you get out of them? Where would the fun be if these 5,000 people started acting like 'proper' football fans?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-15697632 The organisation had said it would be in Westminster on Armistice Day to pay its respects to military personnel who had been killed or injured. Police said 57 arrests were made to "prevent a breach of the peace". The EDL said it originally planned to stop members of the Muslims Against Crusades (MAC) group from burning poppies near the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington. MAC had said it would stage an anti-Armistice Day protest for the second year running. But on Thursday, Home Secretary Theresa May announced MAC had been banned, and the organisation was disbanded. The EDL then urged its members to gather peacefully in Westminster on Friday "to remember the sacrifice of the fallen". On its Facebook page, the EDL said police were "taking patriots out of pubs in tens and nicking them for breach of peace".

BBC Breaking News: More than 170 EDL supporters have been arrested to prevent breach of the peace, says Metropolitan Police

http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/journey/

Incorrect. I'll have you know that I'm from another planet

Where have you heard that he's probably not going? The original article couldn't have been any more categoric: http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2283317,00.html Chairman Commits To Kenya Trip Posted on: Thu 10 Feb 2011 Southampton Chairman and Saints Foundation Ambassador Nicola Cortese has announced he will be travelling with his wife Alexandra to Kenya in November 2011 to support the Saints Foundation's ambitions to make a difference. The Saints Foundation has teamed up with KenyanAdventure and is looking to recruit 25 fans for an opportunity of a lifetime by spending time working with community projects in developing areas of Kenya. Nicola and Alexandra are committed to supporting the Saints Foundation charitable ambitions and that there is no better example of that commitment than taking time out to travel to Kenya and spend time working with the Saints Foundation participants. Nicola commented: "I introduced the Saints Foundation to increase the charitable work we do. I have 2 healthy children of my own who have a privilege lifestyle and live in a privilege part of the world, and I'm acutely aware that this lifestyle isn't applicable to 95% of children, and therefore my wife and I didn't give it a second thought to support the Kenya Expedition. Working with young children in a Kenyan school and supporting their personal development is one of the key motivations for our trip, as well as raising money for our local disability programme in Southampton." "I see first hand the impact of the work the Foundation delivers locally and to extend our reach to a wonderful part of the world is inspiring. I would encourage fans to take up this opportunity for an experience of a lifetime." The 10 day trip takes place in November 2011 with Nicola and Alexandra joining the expedition for a couple of days for what will be a unique travel experience in one of Africa's more enchanting nations. As well as supporting young people in Kenya, each participant will also be raising funds for the Saints Foundation disability programme in the local area. To take part in this opportunity of a lifetime and spend time with the Chairman Nicola Cortese, there are 2 forthcoming event meetings at St Marys Stadium on the following dates:- • Thursday 3rd February 2011 from 6.30pm - 7.15pm, or • Saturday 12th February 2011 from 1.30pm - 2.15pm If you are unable to attend one of the above events for further information on the expedition visit; www.kenyanadventure.com/saints.html or call 0845 6889370.

What time is kick-off?

As underwhelmed as some people were when we employed Adkins...? ;-)

Well that's a 'win win' then. The people that make up these 'amusing' excuses are happy. And you're happy because you find it amusing. One big happy family. Praise the Lord.

Why does the fact that human beings come up with 'fake' excuses not to go to watch a game of football appear to bother you so much? That's what human beings do. They do what makes THEM happy but then feel that they need to justify their decisions to people such as yourself who somehow feel people need to have an 'approved' reason for doing what they do. Ever thought that people might come up with these 'fake excuses' because people crave reasons in the first place? It. Doesn't. Matter. IMHO of course

We use both... Armistice Day = 11th November Remembrance Sunday = 13th November (this year)

How many posts have we had on this forum in the last 12 months declaring how much we don't care about Brighton and about their obsession with us....?

Welcome to human nature.