SuperSAINT Posted 21 June, 2016 Share Posted 21 June, 2016 #SaintsFC will travel to Holland for a pre-season tour this summer, facing @PECZwolle, @fctwente and @fcgroningen! #ZiyechWatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish fingers Posted 21 June, 2016 Share Posted 21 June, 2016 Bilbao at home by the looks of it also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 21 June, 2016 Share Posted 21 June, 2016 I thought they were off to the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 21 June, 2016 Share Posted 21 June, 2016 I thought they were off to the US? I think that will be a weeks training camp prior to this and will mostly involve kids and non-internationals involved in Euro's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 21 June, 2016 Share Posted 21 June, 2016 Bilbao at home by the looks of it also. Sunday 7th August at 3pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 21 June, 2016 Share Posted 21 June, 2016 Sunday 7th August at 3pm There was me thinking Aug 7th was a Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 21 June, 2016 Share Posted 21 June, 2016 #SaintsFC will travel to Holland for a pre-season tour this summer, facing @PECZwolle, @fctwente and @fcgroningen! #ZiyechWatch Looks like I will be going to Zwolle then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 21 June, 2016 Share Posted 21 June, 2016 Given that these have now been finalised/confirmed, does that kind of indicate that a potential manager has possibly given the ok...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 21 June, 2016 Share Posted 21 June, 2016 Looks like I will be going to Zwolle then. Just looking at that. Only an hour from Amsterdam on the train. Saying that I probably won't go as need to save annual leave and money for Europa aways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dick Last Posted 21 June, 2016 Share Posted 21 June, 2016 Had a great time over there last pre-season so will probably do it again. Groningen is a great place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 21 June, 2016 Author Share Posted 21 June, 2016 Given that these have now been finalised/confirmed, does that kind of indicate that a potential manager has possibly given the ok...? I reckon the wheels-in-motion for this were set in stone some time ago. It's the more the potential player signing(s) that *might* be an indicator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 21 June, 2016 Share Posted 21 June, 2016 I reckon the wheels-in-motion for this were set in stone some time ago. It's the more the potential player signing(s) that *might* be an indicator. Yeah i thought hakim when i saw twente and Valverde for manager when i saw Athletic at St Marys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 21 June, 2016 Share Posted 21 June, 2016 Giving this a miss this year I think, need to recover the Euros expenditure (won't be helped by a Paris day-trip on Saturday) before the Europa draw. Also new kits... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 22 June, 2016 Share Posted 22 June, 2016 Mmm...might be P.C. if Ronald Koeman decides not to visit that weekend....or? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyR Posted 28 June, 2016 Share Posted 28 June, 2016 Hoping to do the Twente and Groningen with some beers in between maybe. Any others considering this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 http://www.destentor.nl/regio/dalfsen/nieuwleusen-vreest-britse-fans-bij-pec-southampton-1.6150326 Can any of our resident dutchies translate? From Google translate, it seems like one Dutch mayor wants to ban Saints fans from attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 http://www.destentor.nl/regio/dalfsen/nieuwleusen-vreest-britse-fans-bij-pec-southampton-1.6150326 Can any of our resident dutchies translate? From Google translate, it seems like one Dutch mayor wants to ban Saints fans from attending. ha what a picture to use as well, good to know our fearsome rep goes before us and the local residents will be boarding up their houses prior to our arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 http://www.destentor.nl/regio/dalfsen/nieuwleusen-vreest-britse-fans-bij-pec-southampton-1.6150326 Can any of our resident dutchies translate? From Google translate, it seems like one Dutch mayor wants to ban Saints fans from attending. You're correct. The mayor is apparently convinced there are many tough and scary Saints hooligans who will come to destroy his lovely small town Nieuwleusen. No idea why the game would be there, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dick Last Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 Hoping to do the Twente and Groningen with some beers in between maybe. Any others considering this? Going to do the Zwolle game as a weekend away. Fly back out on the Wednesday for Twente then travel up to Groningen. Return home on the Sunday. Should be a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 Jos Hooiveld on trial with Groningen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyR Posted 2 July, 2016 Share Posted 2 July, 2016 Anyone got an idea where they will be training between games?? Sent from my HTC_D826y using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 July, 2016 Author Share Posted 4 July, 2016 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/14596851.Van_Dijk_and_Tadic_return_to_Southampton_fold/?ref=rss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svetigpung Posted 4 July, 2016 Share Posted 4 July, 2016 Sunday 7th August at 3pm Great, i'm back in the uk that weekend. ****e, i detest friendlies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 4 July, 2016 Share Posted 4 July, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 4 July, 2016 Share Posted 4 July, 2016 Most of these interviews don't provide a lot of in-depth insights, but it's the little things like hearing VVD say that he called Fonte to say how proud he is of him and that it's amazing to see him play at the Euros... I love that. The guys bonding and admiring each other is very important for the team spirit, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellify Posted 5 July, 2016 Share Posted 5 July, 2016 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/20160705-southampton-holland-tour-ticket-update-3168634.aspx No Saints allowed to Zwolle, "extremely limited" tickets available for Groningen and pay on the gate for Twente. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyb Posted 5 July, 2016 Share Posted 5 July, 2016 Glad I only planned travel for the Twente and Groningen games, called the hotline and got onto the "interest" list which has just started, the guy said they will see how much interest there is before calling everyone back with details of the tickets being made available to those traveling, a little vague at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dick Last Posted 5 July, 2016 Share Posted 5 July, 2016 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/20160705-southampton-holland-tour-ticket-update-3168634.aspx No Saints allowed to Zwolle, "extremely limited" tickets available for Groningen and pay on the gate for Twente. Flights already booked for Zwolle so we will be going to the game. This must be a 1st that fans are banned from a pre season friendly !! Especially as the numbers are likely to be under 50. Very strange indeed. We were at Groningen last season and were made very welcome. What has happened to make this club so bad ? Surely the yoof in Arnhem cannot be the cause of all this ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dick Last Posted 6 July, 2016 Share Posted 6 July, 2016 Spoke to the club today to register an interest in tickets and was told this is a knock on effect from the trouble at the Euro's. All the Dutch clubs are being very wary of travelling English fans. How sad is that !! I see today that the QPR pre season game with PSV is going to be behind closed doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 6 July, 2016 Share Posted 6 July, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADutchSaint Posted 6 July, 2016 Share Posted 6 July, 2016 All the Dutch clubs are being very wary of travelling English fans. How sad is that !! Its not the clubs, its the local mayors, police and governments who are being ridiculous. Groningen plays against QPR as well and they wanted to cancel it because the police had 'information' that firms from both clubs wanted to start trouble. Its all nonsense really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dick Last Posted 7 July, 2016 Share Posted 7 July, 2016 If any Dutch Saints are looking to go to the Zwolle game and think they can help out with tickets please send me a PM. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints1988 Posted 8 July, 2016 Share Posted 8 July, 2016 Has anyone seen on there Saints ticket account that the home game against Bilbao is free of charge for season ticket holders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugger Posted 8 July, 2016 Share Posted 8 July, 2016 Has anyone seen on there Saints ticket account that the home game against Bilbao is free of charge for season ticket holders? Its probably a glitch but would be a nice gesture given how much money is raked in by PL clubs and the fact there are extra European games to pay for this season. Would get a proper crowd in too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 8 July, 2016 Share Posted 8 July, 2016 Anyone know the players still to return to training? I'm assuming it's just Fonte and Cedric, is that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugger Posted 8 July, 2016 Share Posted 8 July, 2016 Anyone know the players still to return to training? I'm assuming it's just Fonte and Cedric, is that right? Add Davis, Long, Bertrand, Forster and Pelle and I think thats the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 8 July, 2016 Share Posted 8 July, 2016 Add Davis, Long, Bertrand, Forster and Pelle and I think thats the list. Lightweights, they've all had a week off now at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydenhampton Posted 8 July, 2016 Share Posted 8 July, 2016 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/20160705-southampton-holland-tour-ticket-update-3168634.aspx No Saints allowed to Zwolle, "extremely limited" tickets available for Groningen and pay on the gate for Twente. This is so disappointing. I've been to a number of Dutch towns & cities in the last few decades and I can honestly say Zwolle is one of the more picturesque. Just look at some google images! It's pathetic how this mayor (named "Nuts" - uncanny) can use the trouble caused by Russians in Marseilles and the Feyenoord fans rampaging in August as reason to push for a ban on Saints fans from the game. I reckon this is a sign of things to come though. Just wait till the group stages draw. Azerbaijani, Israeli or Russian clubs probably won't be bothered but if we draw any clubs in DACH or Benelux then be prepared for more of the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 8 July, 2016 Share Posted 8 July, 2016 This is so disappointing. I've been to a number of Dutch towns & cities in the last few decades and I can honestly say Zwolle is one of the more picturesque. Just look at some google images! It's pathetic how this mayor (named "Nuts" - uncanny) can use the trouble caused by Russians in Marseilles and the Feyenoord fans rampaging in August as reason to push for a ban on Saints fans from the game. I reckon this is a sign of things to come though. Just wait till the group stages draw. Azerbaijani, Israeli or Russian clubs probably won't be bothered but if we draw any clubs in DACH or Benelux then be prepared for more of the same. if they were playing in Zwolle don't think it would be an issue, but game is being played in Nieuwleusen a small town of 6,000 inhabitants about 17km from Zwolle at a semi professional clubs ground http://www.unionsv.nl/home-mobile/1952-groen-licht-voor-pec-zwolle-southampton.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted 8 July, 2016 Share Posted 8 July, 2016 This is so disappointing. I've been to a number of Dutch towns & cities in the last few decades and I can honestly say Zwolle is one of the more picturesque. Just look at some google images! It's pathetic how this mayor (named "Nuts" - uncanny) can use the trouble caused by Russians in Marseilles and the Feyenoord fans rampaging in August as reason to push for a ban on Saints fans from the game. I reckon this is a sign of things to come though. Just wait till the group stages draw. Azerbaijani, Israeli or Russian clubs probably won't be bothered but if we draw any clubs in DACH or Benelux then be prepared for more of the same. Bet I wasn't the only one had to look DACH up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 11 July, 2016 Author Share Posted 11 July, 2016 With some senior players missing, there are quite a few gaps around for the U21's to make an impression. I'm quite interested to see if Alfie Jones can make the step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimborne_saint Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 No Yoshida or Gardos, could they both be off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 The Yoshida omission is explained on the OS, but no mention of Gardos at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Monkey Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 No Calum slattery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 11 July, 2016 Author Share Posted 11 July, 2016 No Calum slattery Injured, I believe. No Yoshida or Gardos, could they both be off? Not sure about Gardos, but on the OS, Re: Yoshida Due to playing for Japan in Iran earlier this summer, the club was unable to acquire a visa in time for Maya Yoshida to join this training camp. As with other players in the squad, Maya was also given extended vacation time and has undertaken the normal fitness testing. He will be in good shape to re-join the squad with the other late returning international players when they return. The full squad will then be reunited for the training camp in Holland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 Due to playing for Japan in Iran earlier this summer, the club was unable to acquire a visa in time for Maya Yoshida to join this training camp. As with other players in the squad, Maya was also given extended vacation time and has undertaken the normal fitness testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 Due to playing for Japan in Iran earlier this summer, the club was unable to acquire a visa in time for Maya Yoshida to join this training camp. As with other players in the squad, Maya was also given extended vacation time and has undertaken the normal fitness testing. Thanks a bunch, Brexit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugger Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 Thats a bit **** for Yoshida. Bet he isn't too happy with that situation. Very unfortunate for him. Definitely interesting no Gardos. Hopefully through Manager choice rather than injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 11 July, 2016 Share Posted 11 July, 2016 It seems we're playing about half the number of games we've had in previous years. The amount of players we've had in the Euros might be part of it, but does seem very light this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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