Chez Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Lightweight thread I know, but the half time penalty shoot out done by Wycombe (and Northampton when I went last) was light relief from a terrible game, and in stark contrast to the `two men running 30 yards after an oversize beachball' embaressment we serve up. Come on SFC lets go back to basics and get a penalty comp at SMS and stop making ourselves look tinpot. While we are at it can we ban the `lets get ready to rumble, work the crowd up into a lather' MC work. Doing this before the derby game was a total embaressment and not needed. The atmosphere was red hot (as it always is for these games) so to come across as desperate like this was cringeworthy. Football has survived for well over 100 years without the need for made up ******** half time games that no one ever seems to win or ****s on microphones trying to convince us that we need to `get behind the lads'. Lets try to show some class, tradition, maturity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Pole Dancing comp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 I remember one game in the Prem when we had that ball juggler from the T-Mobile advert come to SMS and perform on the pitch at half time. He wasn't as good as in the adverts, but it was still far more entertaining than the oversized beachball, as you say. I'd certainly be up for a penalty shootout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 I wasn't at the match last night. So tell me, did the 'penalty shoot-out' feature kids from local clubs? Certainly every WW match I've been to, the local kids get their moment of glory. I think it's lovely (and can't wait until my grandson participates ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_saint Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Can we get a falcon display in and then get them to fly it straight into the disabled section? That was funny as f**k at the Dell :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSaint Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 I remember one game in the Prem when we had that ball juggler from the T-Mobile advert come to SMS and perform on the pitch at half time. He wasn't as good as in the adverts, but it was still far more entertaining than the oversized beachball, as you say. I'd certainly be up for a penalty shootout! Wasnt a similarly skilled kid from "Britains Got Talent" at Markus's first gme (the pre-season friendly against some dutch club)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Lightweight thread I know, but the half time penalty shoot out done by Wycombe (and Northampton when I went last) was light relief from a terrible game, and in stark contrast to the `two men running 30 yards after an oversize beachball' embaressment we serve up. Come on SFC lets go back to basics and get a penalty comp at SMS and stop making ourselves look tinpot. While we are at it can we ban the `lets get ready to rumble, work the crowd up into a lather' MC work. Doing this before the derby game was a total embaressment and not needed. The atmosphere was red hot (as it always is for these games) so to come across as desperate like this was cringeworthy. Football has survived for well over 100 years without the need for made up ******** half time games that no one ever seems to win or ****s on microphones trying to convince us that we need to `get behind the lads'. Lets try to show some class, tradition, maturity... Couldn't agree more with the embarrasing MC. As for the half-time entertainment, do what I do, get a beer and you'll never have to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Who gives a ****? i dont go to football to see ****s with microphones trying to gee up the crowd who to a man are thinking, "who is the **** with the microphone", or any of the other idiotic attempts to "entertain" us by having fat ****s run on the pitch wearing a wig, freeloaders trying to kick the ball more than 5 yards in a straight line or for that matter premiership quality pies, hot dogs and beer. I go to watch the game and dont give toss what happens before, after or at half time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scally Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Can we get a falcon display in and then get them to fly it straight into the disabled section? That was funny as f**k at the Dell :-) I thought I was the only one who remembered that, it was giving it the large one just before that flying just above peoples heads in the stands and then flew straight across the pitch into the clear perspex shelter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Bring back Osman ...and then hang him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Bring back Osman ...and then hang him. Your 1000th post........ and it was a classic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 What Ever happened to the Albion Brass band of the 60's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintjersey Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Who gives a ****? i dont go to football to see ****s with microphones trying to gee up the crowd who to a man are thinking, "who is the **** with the microphone", or any of the other idiotic attempts to "entertain" us by having fat ****s run on the pitch wearing a wig, freeloaders trying to kick the ball more than 5 yards in a straight line or for that matter premiership quality pies, hot dogs and beer. I go to watch the game and dont give toss what happens before, after or at half time. Well I think we know where you stand then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 What Ever happened to the Albion Brass band of the 60's After being managed by Malcolm McLaren and a disastrous American Tour, they broke up due to 'musical differences'. The triangle player tried to forge a solo career, but to no avail. He died, bitter and alone, in a New York hotel room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 After being managed by Malcolm McLaren and a disastrous American Tour, they broke up due to 'musical differences'. The triangle player tried to forge a solo career, but to no avail. He died, bitter and alone, in a New York hotel room. .......and the bandleader is now advertising butter..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 The best laugh I had during half time was a match against Spurs at White Hart Lane in the late Seventies when there was supposed to be an exhibition of Parachuting however only a few landed on the pitch - a number missed and landed somewhere outside the Stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 The best laugh I had during half time was a match against Spurs at White Hart Lane in the late Seventies when there was supposed to be an exhibition of Parachuting however only a few landed on the pitch - a number missed and landed somewhere outside the Stadium . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Half time entertainment? You mean things happen on the pitch at half time? I'm too busy at the bar to notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 I don't see the point in doing anything tbh, 20 odd minutes of chatting to your mates or getting a beer isn't going to kill anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Have a slash, have a beer, predict the final outcome of the game. That usually fills my twenty minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 We could get some decent cheerleaders like some of the other teams have, i seem to remember the West Ham ones being particularly tasty. Was it me or were ours all 14 year olds ?? Which sort of takes away the point. Or, indeed follow Scudo's above post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Your 1000th post........ and it was a classic! And i was saving my 1000th for meltdown monday. oh well, i join some dubious company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 We could get some decent cheerleaders like some of the other teams have, i seem to remember the West Ham ones being particularly tasty. Was it me or were ours all 14 year olds ?? Which sort of takes away the point. Or, indeed follow Scudo's above post I also seem to remember being at an away game where there were cheerleaders and the chant of "do you take it up the ar5e?" rang out around the ground! Never really been that fussed by the whole thing...it fits with the whole way american football works...time outs and the like...not so much football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 I also seem to remember being at an away game where there were cheerleaders and the chant of "do you take it up the ar5e?" rang out around the ground! Never really been that fussed by the whole thing...it fits with the whole way american football works...time outs and the like...not so much football. No but i never turn down the chance of watching a pair of bouncing babylons, unless of course they are sported by a spoty 14 year old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 You will never beat the OB who thought the guys doing a demo for police dogs were invading the pitch at the Dell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Last nights half time almost made up for the 80 minutes of crap surrounding it. Two teams of kids taking pens, having to run straight to the kick from the touchline as part of their run-up due to half-baked planning and time constraints, and then the scorers ridiculously over-celebrating. Most of those kids probably spend longer doing aeroplanes and pulling their shirts over their heads than practising kicking, but it was pretty funny. Nice of the MC to assign the kids to us and or them too, we got behind them instead of ripping the p155 at some local kids like people normally would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzil Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 I'm usually smoking in the toilet and never see the half time entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickmick Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 I remember when Lawrie challenged the fans to a penalty competition. My old man took part during the interval of the Liverpool game. He wore a hideous green tracksuit and a pair of brown rugby boots that had been in the loft for 30 odd years. He then came over to the crowd where I was sat and started waving at me. I was only about 11 or 12 and died of embarrassment. Anyway he had a chance to redeem himself, but he put all 3 penalties over the bar.:smt100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Bring back the Albion Band..... not God they were crap !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
positivepete Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Last nights half time almost made up for the 80 minutes of crap surrounding it. Two teams of kids taking pens, having to run straight to the kick from the touchline as part of their run-up due to half-baked planning and time constraints, and then the scorers ridiculously over-celebrating. Most of those kids probably spend longer doing aeroplanes and pulling their shirts over their heads than practising kicking, but it was pretty funny. Nice of the MC to assign the kids to us and or them too, we got behind them instead of ripping the p155 at some local kids like people normally would. The footy was poor but the visit was good. What a friendly club! Allowed in the supporters bar, the stewards, the turnstile operators and the kiosk operators were all friendly. (great moment in the supporters bar when the "lady" from PFC supporters trust came on the tele, a round of the Adams family, and a chorus of "she' a bloke, she's a bloke"! And of course the penalty shoot out! Best action on the pitch all night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Whatever happened to the Saintettes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Ban all half time "entertainment" (I use that word loosely) waste of resources and is usually cringeworthy. Also ban that disgusting "oh when the saints" europop/bob the builder crossover record. It makes me sick in my mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamms_schmitz Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Best entertainment i have seen was at Brentford for the Cup game a few years back. Two spandex wrestlers. I was laughing all the way home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Whatever happened to the Saintettes? They grew into Lucy Pinder and other various models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 The footy was poor but the visit was good. What a friendly club! Allowed in the supporters bar, the stewards, the turnstile operators and the kiosk operators were all friendly. (great moment in the supporters bar when the "lady" from PFC supporters trust came on the tele, a round of the Adams family, and a chorus of "she' a bloke, she's a bloke"! And of course the penalty shoot out! Best action on the pitch all night. They were SO friendly that hundreds of our fans got stuck outside for up to half an hour after kickoff due to their shiiiitty parking plan and total lack of organisation. They were crap, couldn't cope with the piddling crowd they did get, and I know at least 3 people who have no intention of going there again. But the halftime on pitch was the highlight of the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Anyone who doesn't think footballers are role models should watch those kids - shirts off, handstand celebrations. Makes you realise how the little bleeders copy everything they see... good and bad! Expect at least two of them to be cheating on their wives and one taking 10k for illicit tours of the Wanderers training ground... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Next season we'll have the pleasure of Mr Posh at Peterborough throwing sweeties into the stands. Now that takes some beating for half time entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Last night's entertainment was great, liked the way the kids taking the penalties we're playing for each side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 The Bolton half time entertainment was classic- A bloke dressed as a lion miming to cheesey pop-songs with cheerleaders dancing around him. Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 The Bolton half time entertainment was classic- A bloke dressed as a lion miming to cheesey pop-songs with cheerleaders dancing around him. Beautiful. To be fair, when have Bolton the team ever offered entertainment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 To be fair I think last nights 'entertainment' was somewhat better than the rubbish usually served up at SMS. At least some local kids get given the chance to shine for a little while and it was a nice touch that the guys at our end were shooting for 'us'. It had a 'family club' type feel to it and as we're supposed to be that kind of club, perhaps we should be doing something similar? Or have we grown out of that mould now we're in SMS and the Dell is a distant memory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Anyone remember the ABBA tribute band when we got beaten 3-2 by Villa in '05? As if that game wasn't painful enough. Agree, last night's shoot out was the best part of the evening. The celebrations were comical and the crowd really got behind them with the cheering. "Marian Pahars, Marian..." As far as entertainment at SMS goes... Bungee jumpers, yodelers, Christians vs lions ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 Bring back the Albion Band..... not God they were crap !!! Oi! Southampton's Albiom Band' is part of this club's heritage. Bring them back I say to join in the 125 year celebrations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeg Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 They were SO friendly that hundreds of our fans got stuck outside for up to half an hour after kickoff due to their shiiiitty parking plan and total lack of organisation. They were crap, couldn't cope with the piddling crowd they did get, and I know at least 3 people who have no intention of going there again. But the halftime on pitch was the highlight of the night. morning the 9 - I did see a whole load of Saints fans coming in late and I can see from your comments that the parking seemed a shambles although in fairness we were warned about that before the game and sites such as footballgroundguide.com also warn about the same but credit where its due - the staff were superb from "scores" to the programme sellers to the turnstile operators - they where superb and a credit to their club I agree about the half time entertainment - it was really good and much better than we normally see - cant we bring over the New Orleans Saintsations FFS!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 I'm usually smoking in the toilet and never see the half time entertainment. Use more lube next time. :smt036 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerBadger Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 unless it involves scantily clad ladies I'll be at the bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropshire Saint Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 By the time I have queued for a drink or a pie at half time and have been served by an apathetic spotty youth with a hangover, I have missed half time and the first ten minutes of the second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 25 February, 2010 Author Share Posted 25 February, 2010 By the time I have queued for a drink or a pie at half time and have been served by an apathetic spotty youth with a hangover, I have missed half time and the first ten minutes of the second half. you got a pie? I was one of the earliest to join the Q on the right an they had no pies of pasties. Bloody crap. A warmish burger was all they had fior £3.10. What a rip off. I'd also like to moan about the seach on entry to the ground. I was asked if I minded being searched. I smiled and said of course not. At this point the steward firmly grabbed my wrist and patted me down. I enquired politely why he felt the need to hold my wrist and his response was so I know what you are doing while I do the search. The guy had at least 6 other stewards standing next to him. There was no danger of me doing anything, why would I? I take offense to being mal-handled like that. Never ever had that before. Was it just me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Reigned Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 (edited) you got a pie? I was one of the earliest to join the Q on the right an they had no pies of pasties. Bloody crap. A warmish burger was all they had fior £3.10. What a rip off. I'd also like to moan about the seach on entry to the ground. I was asked if I minded being searched. I smiled and said of course not. At this point the steward firmly grabbed my wrist and patted me down. I enquired politely why he felt the need to hold my wrist and his response was so I know what you are doing while I do the search. The guy had at least 6 other stewards standing next to him. There was no danger of me doing anything, why would I? I take offense to being mal-handled like that. Never ever had that before. Was it just me? If your avatar is a picture of you I can understand why they were cautious... Edited 25 February, 2010 by Jesus Reigned Spelling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 morning the 9 - I did see a whole load of Saints fans coming in late and I can see from your comments that the parking seemed a shambles although in fairness we were warned about that before the game and sites such as footballgroundguide.com also warn about the same but credit where its due - the staff were superb from "scores" to the programme sellers to the turnstile operators - they where superb and a credit to their club I agree about the half time entertainment - it was really good and much better than we normally see - cant we bring over the New Orleans Saintsations FFS!!!!! "Allow time for parking" is one thing, but even so, "take an hour to travel the 5 miles from the A404" I was not expecting. My satnav had us arriving at 6:50pm until we got to a mile from the M40 junction and I missed kickoff by 10 minutes! If it wasn't for me dodging around backstreets we'd have been even later, and we allowed PLENTY of time. Their crappy "lock-in" car park policy after the game was rubbish as well, but as the traffic was snarled up all the way down the one road in/out for 40 mins anyway before we were released I guess it didn't make much difference. And FWIW the girl at the kiosk was far more interested in playing coy with the boy she was working with and p1ssing about teasing him with my change than actually serving us during the second half. :smt070 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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