Hamwic

One of the finest forward lines I can remember included at various times Terry Paine, Martin Chivers, Ron Davies, Mick Channon and John Sydenham, possibly the best player never to be recognised at international level. Others might include Shilton, Shearer, MLT and the rapidly emerging Luke Shaw.

The 1970s seemed to be characterised by a lot of violence up and down the country, much of it not football-related. While I remember plenty of animosity between Saints and Pompey supporters at the time, I also remember clearly some of the violence involving us and other clubs both home and away. One occassion sticks in my mind; trying to shield my son, (about 7 at the time), from a hail of coins with sharply filed edges courtesy of the Chelsea 'fans'. Happily the violence has abated but the animosity, now much milder, towards our blue bretheren has continued.

Came over loud and clear on Radio 5 and was praised by the commentators and Robbie Savage a few times. Well done to all who made the journey.

I remember my first day at Tauntons, bumps,head ducked in bog, thrown in the holly bushes and another not so good thing which I don't remember. No dead leg or chinese burn though. That'll teach you to stray from King Edward's.

I asked the Ticket Office staff a few weeks ago about how the loyalty points system worked and how I could see how many points I had earned. I was told that the 'system' was not working yet but nor could they tell me when it would be. The longer this goes on, the more pointless (no pun intended) its implementation appears. Anyone else confused?

St. Mary's Road is about 10 minutes walk to the ground and convenient for the Northam/Kingslands stands.

Spoke to the Ticket Office the other day with the same query. I was told that "the accumulation of loyalty points is not being used yet as it is very early in the season". A bit strange as so much has been made of this on the OS and with each match that is advertised. Make sure your account has a correct record of tickets you have bought.

I did comment on a similar thread a couple of days ago. Red text on a black background is difficult to read even if you are not in any way colour blind. The black background makes the site look dismal to say the least. Navigation is poor and it now seems to be a marketing device for Saints Player. I also said that people should send their comments to the club as I doubt they are scanning these threads for any feedback.

Send your comments to the club as I doubt they are scanning this thread for any feedback.

Only on Radio 5 Sports Extra as far as I know.

Remember it well as do others. I am certain that Forsyth shouted 'mine' as he watched it come down and then....like it says above!

Whatever the number, the ground was very quiet for long periods. If the atmosphere was as tense there as it was listening to radio commentary then I'm not surprised. There was plenty of noise in this house after the final whistle.

This is not just about the Sun or the Echo. Much as I dislike the Sun, the club and Cortese have got this entirely wrong. This is a miserable, parsimonious attempt to maximise income by flogging a few 'approved' images and to control the way the club is portrayed. This is censorship at its worst. Surely SFC can rise above it?

Overall B+ A very good effort once we got going but still some room for improvement. Most importantly for me, I haven't enjoyed my football so much in years. (I've been a supporter for over 40 years). More of the same with a promotion thrown in please.

Went to the bar above the Alisan Chinese restaurant just opposite the north entrance of the ground. Hardly anyone there at first (around 11:30) but filled up a bit later. Bottled beer only but a good place to go. Heard a few moans about the Silver Spoon from thiose who paid their tenners and got fed up. On a similar note, the lack of places to drink/eat etc. close to the stadium shows a monumental lack of planning on the part of the local authority. Basically it is stuck in the middle of a run-down industrial estate. It will be interesting to see if it loses business after the Olympics.

Cringe-worthy, tacky, unpleasant, pointless...Take your pick. If anything it detracts from any atmosphere and seems to be purely for the benefit of the profoundly deaf. (Yes, I know they should be considered along with everyone else). While getting rid of that, perhaps get rid of the hysterical announcers around the country. It reminds me of the adage that, 'it is sometimes better to let people assume you are an idiot rather than open your mouth and confirm the fact'.

Coming from just the other side of Milton Keynes but by no means the furthest. It's just gratifying to see so many travelling great distances for this. COYR

People obviously feel strongly about this and rightly so. My guess is that there are others in the system who are similarly, (and possibly wrongly), treated. I suggest you all make your feelings known to the FA.

There is a pub called The Beacon not far from the ground. Details at http://www.fanzone.co.uk/Team/MK-Dons-Football-Club.aspx It's a real estate pub with fizzy beer and plastic glasses but usually ok with home and away fans sharing the place. Only a few minutes walk from the ground.

Just to add my voice; my gripe was also about not being able to select specific seats. With a bit of luck this common denominator will get through to the club.

To build sauna's what?

Sorry for the finger trouble. The correct link is below. Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere but the match report in today's Observer is worth a read especially this from the second paragraph. "... above all, could serve as a parable for their neighbours a short skate along the south coast..." The article can be found here. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jan/02/fa-cup-southampton-luton

Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere but the match report in today's Observer is worth a read especially this from the second paragraph. "... above all, could serve as a parable for their neighbours a short skate along the south coast..." The article can be found here. http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=550514

Not a chance. He's not that good.

I did not see the match but I do wonder whether some of this malaise has to do with the quality of captaincy. Over many years of watching Saints I have been amazed at how quiet the players are throughout the game. It sometimes needs someone on the pitch to rouse those around him to up their performance either to prevent a defeat or, better still, to extend the lead and kill the game off.