Cumbria Saint

We have one spare (see other thread) at £20 if you are interested. We'll be travelling down from Cumbria and can meet you outside the ground.

One adult ticket available in Saints end. Yours for £20 (£25 face value). Meet outside ground. Tel: 01229869810. John

We're winning away. We're winning away. How **** must you be. We're winning away. Classic!

Daughter and boyfriend after two tickets. Will pay full price and as they live 5 minutes from QPR ground they will provide a nice lunch before the game too!

Anyone know if you can just pay at the turnstile or do you need to get a ticket from the TO first? Thanks.

Another possibility is to find an existing Season Ticket holder who never goes to away games and share the costs of a ST with them. I know that when my aging parents had Season Tickets they never ever attended away games and there must be many others in a similar position. The problem might be finding those people though I guess. Could be worth some investigation though.

Does anyone have a good stream for the match today? Currently in Turkey where BBC is not available. If it was SKY it would be on the bar screens but not BBC I guess. Don't really want to install a VPN so straight url best. Thanks in advance. COYR.

I'll be down in Southampton from Cumbria on Saturday with my brother to visit our aged parents (86 and 82) who have both been avid Saints fans for 60 years. If we can persuade them to watch the game in a Southampton pub where do you reckon will have a good atmosphere but not TOO rowdy? Alternatively, if we can't get them out of the house where will you all be and we'll come along (hopefully for a promotion party)? COYR

Yes, Richardson is injured. My brother has Silver Hospitabilty today and Richardson was their 'guest speaker'. He confirmed he was injured.

Aged 58. First game when I was about 7 with my dad who was a regular. Lived in Bitterne then. For several years it was every home game and reserve game. Then more away games. Moved to Shirley, then Nottingham, South Africa and Cumbria still supporting Saints. Now live on an old sailing boat, currently in Kas, Turkey. Two daughters and one brother (playwright of Herbie and The saints fame) who are all also avid Saints fans. Best days out. Wembley '76 and Cardiff final with both daughters (make the most of today, there won't be many like it)! Thank goodness for skype and SaintsPlayer. John Douch

Good Lord. Stop the highlights at 0.10 just as the teams come out and there is one of our nuns standing between the two teams. However did she get in there? I guess that explains yesterday's 'divine' performance!

Went to St Marys ticket office after the Brighton game to get our Donny tickets to be told they were still only selling to ST holders and could I come back later in the week? Unfortunately not possible as I had driven from Cumbria to see the Brighton game and was going straight back. Asked if I could pick them up from the bus and was told 'probably' but the right person is not here to confirm. Anyway I've done that before and on two occasions they haven't had our tickets with them when the bus arrives. That means pay again on the day and get a refund to the credit card. All very messy. So, on return to Cumbria rang Donny and asked if away tickets would be available on the day and they said 'Yes definitely. Go to the Soccer Centre at the North end of the ground after 1pm and there will be tickets available, but for cash only'. So I guess we don't have much option and that's what we will have to do. Really not good customer service I'm afraid. Still three points on Saturday and I'll forgive 'em all. COYRs

Was supposed to be pike fishing on Lake Windermere but with 90mph winds forecast it has just been cancelled. So it's Merrington for me too tomorrow afternoon. Hopefully a 2-0 victory to power me further up the Prediction League! COYRs

You may remember that earlier this year Philip Douch’s play Herbie and The Saints was performed at The Nuffield Theatre, Southampton and at The Berry, Hedge End where it received universal praise from all who saw it. It tells the story of Saints plunge into and out of administration and the arrival of our saviour Marcus. It culminates in last season’s promotion - all seen through the eyes of a group of internet Saints and our very own tour guide and national celebrity Herbie Taylor. Well, the soundtrack consisting of thirteen Saints songs is now available to listen to for free, and for a small fee is even available to download to your iPod or MP3 player. Some of the songs are absolute classics. We hope that putting the songs on the web like this will allow more people to hear these witty lyrics and catchy tunes. The full songlist is: 1. Heyday - Wembley 76 2. Once Upon A Time – Administration 3. I Am Cortese 4. Do, Do, Do The Micky Channon 5. We Don’t Hate Pompey Really (Yes, We Do) 6. Markus Liebherr 7. Oh When The Saints 8. Round and Round – Fabrice Fernandes 9. Once Upon A Time – Markus’ Death 10. Nigel 11. Frightening – The Hard Men 12. Fair Weather Supporters 13. Heyday – Plymouth 2010 / I’ve Got A Shed My favourite is Frightening. Perhaps we need a poll? If you like it please publicise more widely by whatever mechanism you have available. Oh yes, you can find the songs at Herbie and The Saints. ___________________________________ COYR - John Douch (playwright's brother)

Phew. Just got back to the boat in Kas, Turkey after 20 miles walking in the high hills here. in time, I thought to listen to the game on Saints Player. Only to find the gsame doesn't start for another 2 hours! But does that mean it is being televised? If it's on Sky I might even have time for a shower and a walk into town to find a pub that's showing it.

If you’re a Saints fan there’s an extra pre-season date for your diary this week, as ‘Herbie and the Saints’ comes to Southampton. The play has already been performed to critical acclaim in Stroud and is now about to hit the theatres of Southampton. The play is been performed TONIGHT (Thursday 28th July) at The Berry Theatre in Hedge End and at the Nuffield Studio on Saturday 30th July. Both performances kick off at 7.30pm. Written by Saints supporter Philip Douch and performed by an all-professional cast of talented actors and singers, the play celebrates the transformation in the club’s fortunes over the past two years. Seen through the eyes of four loyal supporters, including a character representing real-life Fan of The Year and stadium guide Herbie Taylor, the play is full of laughter and songs. ‘I wanted to write a piece about the Saints and about what it’s like to be a fan’, says Philip. ‘The ups and downs; the bad days and the good days. So as well as the rocky ride from administration to promotion there are fond and funny memories of the Cup Final, Mick Channon, Gordon Strachan and a selection of ex-Saints as well as grateful thanks to Markus Liebherr.’ With a wide range of specially written songs recalling the appointment of Nigel Adkins and his favourite pet phrases, the extraordinary one-footedness of Fabrice Fernandez, and the frightening tackles of cult heroes like Jimmy Case and Mark Dennis, this is a great night out for anyone who supports the Saints! Tickets (£12 - or £8 concessions) are available in advance or on the night from http://www.theberrytheatre.co.uk (Tel. 01489 799499) and http://www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk (Tel. 023 8067 1771).

Interview with Adkins says that Davis will play in second game and Lambert has a VERY slight twinge in his back and not to be risked.

Posted again on behalf of Philip Douch the playwright..... Hi everyone. Tickets for my 'Herbie and The Saints' play are now bookable online at The Berry (http://www.theberrytheatre.co.uk)and The Nuffield (http://www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk), as well as by phone. My thanks to those of you who are getting the information circulated through all sorts of helpful channels. I would just ask that none of us uses any official Saints club channels to market the play, as I am wanting to avoid any suggestion or implication that the play is formally supported or endorsed by the club. The marketing flyers specifically state this - it is an entirely independent production and it would be inappropriate if anyone felt that the club was formally linked with it. But please do carry on letting people know about it in other ways; it is a great help and much appreciated. Many thanks for your help. Rehearsals are going really well! Philip Stroud Saint

Local playwright and avid saints fan Philip Douch has asked me to post this message about his new play "Herbie and The Saints". Performances are already booked in July for The Nuffield, Southampton and for The Berry Theatre, Hedge End. Philip says.... I'm really excited because the play is now in rehearsal and coming together extremely well. We have assembled a talented group of professional actors and musicians and I am confident that any Saints fan will have a really fun night out if you come and see it. It's a feel-good celebration piece with lots of laughs and songs, celebrating the club’s last two years from near extinction to promotion. It will be performed at The Berry Theatre in Hedge End on Thursday 28th July and at The Nuffield Studio Theatre in Southampton on Saturday 30th July. The play follows the fortunes of real-life Fan of the Year Herbie Taylor and a bunch of bantering supporters who seem to have a song for every occasion. Feel free to come along dressed for an evening out or for a game at St Mary’s. For no extra charge you can come to the 'pre-season friendly' before the performance to learn some of the songs and chants from the show! You can even opt to watch standing up from the 'terraces' without being shouted at to sit down. The play will be performed at The Berry Theatre in Hedge End on Thursday 28th July (book now on 01489 799499) and at The Nuffield Studio Theatre in Southampton on Saturday 30th July (book now on 02380 671771). On-line bookings are possible too - go to http://www.theberrytheatre.co.uk or http://www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk for more information about the play and ways of booking. If you can forward these details to help market the play to other Saints fans you know, that would be great. I am also really keen to get one or two organisations to book the show into their own community venue in the second half of July. Ring/text me on 07847 664359 if you might be interested in this and can guarantee an audience of at least 50. It doesn't have to be a theatre - a school or community building of some sort would be fine (might this work for a school, workplace or social club someone on the forum is involved with, for instance, or maybe for one of our supporters groups outside of Southampton?). If you have access to a venue and are confident of getting more than 50 people, you might even be able to use a performance as a charity fund-raiser from the tickets you sell once you've met the cost of booking the show. Tickets for the show cost £12 or £8 for standing and concessions. Please note that if you want to see the play at The Berry, standing tickets and concessions need to be booked via The Berry Box Office on 01489 799 499. The show is suitable for all aged 14+ (or younger if their ears are used to football crowds....) Anyway, I very much hope that we see some of you at one of our performances. COYR Philip Douch ............................................................ Please note: Herbie and The Saints is an independent production and is not supported nor endorsed by Southampton Football Club. So, get your group of friends and fans together and book now for a Saints evening to fill that gap before the season proper kicks off. Having seen some of Philip's previous offerings I can guarantee you will be in for a great evening. John (Cumbria Saint)

Beautiful blustery,sunny 22 degrees here in the anchorage in Fethiye, Turkey. Confident of three points and promotion today. COYR.

It is well below freezing and very foggy here in Cumbria this morning. Anyone know if a pitch inspection is scheduled?

I have a feeling that Lambert has hit the woodwork almost as often as he has scored this season. Does anyone have the actual figures?

For some reason you can also often save money by splitting your journey into bits. For example Ulverston (in Cumbria) to Nottingham on Saturday for me and my daughter with railcard: £96.10 if I buy return tickets straight through from Ulverston to Nottingham (via Manchester Piccadilly). £75.40 if I buy separate returns from Ulverston to Manchester Piccadilly and from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham (and part of the journey is even cheapest first class). Crazy, but true!

Didn't we have five shots, five on target and win six nil that day at Wolves. One of Saga's was superb, scored almost from the touchline just in front of us.

Another vote for one big kop next to the away fans. Not too bothered where but keeping the Northam as the the kop would probably involve the smallest number of people changing seats. Great to feel involved again.