Saint_Jonny Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Cant see a thread for this yet... As we all know, its one of our games in hand on the teams around us (not including Brighton). Would be great if Saints could pull a win out of the bag, though a draw wouldn't be the end of the world as I can see us getting 7 points out of the next 3, and that should do us nicely. Charlton are on a pretty sorry run at the moment, currently sitting 23rd in the League 1 form table based on the last 6 games. If there was ever a good time to play them, it would seem to be now! COYS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Current form would suggest a Charlton win completely out of the blue is the most likely outcome. We don't have a great record at the valley, can't remember the last time we won there. 1-1 draw last season 0-0 the year before 1-1 the year before 0-0 our last season in the Prem 2-1 defeats in the 2 consecutive seasons before that. 1-1 the 2 consecutive years before that 5-0 defeat 2 years before that (The 'Great Escape' season when they went down) ... basically we haven't won at the valley in over 20 years, I got bored of looking. Long overdue methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 I beleive it's the same Ref from The Boxing Day match. For those travelling up - don't bother setting off if there has been a rain shower in the previous 24 hours the pitch will be deemed wterlogged!!! TBH though maybe that postponement was for the best (so long as we win!!) as their form has dipped off recently - but we must not be complacent. Hopefully a large away following will have the place ringing with OWTS as they celebrate a super win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Im going to try and buy tickets on the night. Does anyone know if this will be possible and how many tickets we have bought or are left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Current form would suggest a Charlton win completely out of the blue is the most likely outcome. We don't have a great record at the valley, can't remember the last time we won there. 1-1 draw last season 0-0 the year before 1-1 the year before 0-0 our last season in the Prem 2-1 defeats in the 2 consecutive seasons before that. 1-1 the 2 consecutive years before that 5-0 defeat 2 years before that (The 'Great Escape' season when they went down) ... basically we haven't won at the valley in over 20 years, I got bored of looking. Long overdue methinks. So we've only lost their twice in the last 8 seasons. Don't be such a miserable b*stard, we're well due a win there and I reckon we're just about to hit a bit of form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Im going to try and buy tickets on the night. Does anyone know if this will be possible and how many tickets we have bought or are left? I don't think there are many left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellboypete Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 I beleive it's the same Ref from The Boxing Day match. For those travelling up - don't bother setting off if there has been a rain shower in the previous 24 hours the pitch will be deemed wterlogged!!! TBH though maybe that postponement was for the best (so long as we win!!) as their form has dipped off recently - but we must not be complacent. Hopefully a large away following will have the place ringing with OWTS as they celebrate a super win. Hope you've left then Eric? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellboypete Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Real Ale pubs near London Bridge Station : The Market Porter in Borough Market usually has 12 to 15 real ales on tap - but they are not keen on football colours beng worn The Rake - outstanding Pub - but is v small and gets full quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Im going to try and buy tickets on the night. Does anyone know if this will be possible and how many tickets we have bought or are left? Over 150 left at 9 am today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Feeling confident, probably means we'll lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Feeling confident, probably means we'll lose. I love you alps Half full to half empty in 0.5 flat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 (edited) I love you alps Half full to half empty in 0.5 flat You've got to admit it is the sort of game we lose. We are on a good run, could go second with games in hand if Peterbourgh dont win tonight. Charlton on a terrible run, losing every week, no confidence, fans p*ssed off and will turn on their players if they dont start well. We used to be known as the team everyone wants to play when on a bad run, it was a guarenteed 3 points for them, lets hope we are no longer a soft touch and right the wrongs of Wallsall. Win this one and with two home games to come we could be on a run of 7 straight wins. Edited 21 March, 2011 by Turkish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Feeling confident, probably means we'll lose. This is not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Does anyone know how many we are taking there and the best route from Waterloo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Also confident, which is making me unconfident....if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 You've got to admit it is the sort of game we lose. We are on a good run, could go second with games in hand if Peterbourgh dont win tonight. Charlton on a terrible run, losing every week, no confidence, fans p*ssed off and will turn on their players if they dont start well. We used to be known as the team everyone wants to play when on a bad run, it was a guarenteed 3 points for them, lets hope we are no longer a soft touch. Saturday put that one to bed for me. Just hope we come out of the blocks quickly and don't give Charlton any encouragement and we'll be fine. And lets face it, this game was due to be played on Boxing Day when they were a very different proposition, so in a way it is a nice little bonus that they are dire at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Does anyone know how many we are taking there and the best route from Waterloo? Walk to Waterloo East and jump on a train to Charlton, takes about 20 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Does anyone know how many we are taking there and the best route from Waterloo? Stroll across the concourse to Waterloo East, take a train to Charlton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Take the tube to Harlseden, take a cab to Richmond, hop on the bus to Croydon, get the train to Brighton, boat to Southend, swim up the Thames, walk to Charlton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Does anyone know how many we are taking there and the best route from Waterloo? 3000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 I still have bad memories of the Valley... Paul Jones red card, David Howells in goal, Clive Mendonca hat-trick, 5-0.... ugh. We WILL win. Trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 (edited) i am digging a tunnel. I set off from my living room after saturdays game and am currently typing this from under the M25, if i keep going at my current rate i should pop up outside the Antigallegan at around 5pm tomorrow leaving me with a couple of hours to wash, change and get a burger and a pint in. I have covered the hole in my living room wall from where i started digging with a poster of Rachel Welch incase the old bill come round to check if i have travelled. Edited 21 March, 2011 by Turkish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 We will either win lose or draw... If you'll pardon the pun. Did you not see my post above about it being the same Ref as Boxing Day - 1 drop of rain and he'll deem the pitch waterlogged - so you'd better add postponemet or game abandoned to you little list!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Real Ale pubs near London Bridge Station : The Market Porter in Borough Market usually has 12 to 15 real ales on tap - but they are not keen on football colours beng worn The Rake - outstanding Pub - but is v small and gets full quickly Stop it you big tease. Think I'll revert to Old Specky tomorrow night - London pride just doesn't seem the right beer for that night!!! trust you are going - have a good one (or 3 or 4!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 i am digging a tunnel. I set off from my living room after saturdays game and am currently typing this from under the M25, if i keep going at my current rate i should pop up outside the Antigallegan at around 5pm tomorrow leaving me with a couple of hours to wash, change and get a burger and a pint in. I have covered the whole in my living room wall from where i started digging with a poster of Rachel Welch incase the old bill come round to check if i have travelled. After all that hard work I think you should treat yourself to 2 burgers and maybe a Pie at halftime as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Current form would suggest a Charlton win completely out of the blue is the most likely outcome. We don't have a great record at the valley, can't remember the last time we won there. 1-1 draw last season 0-0 the year before 1-1 the year before 0-0 our last season in the Prem 2-1 defeats in the 2 consecutive seasons before that. 1-1 the 2 consecutive years before that 5-0 defeat 2 years before that (The 'Great Escape' season when they went down) ... basically we haven't won at the valley in over 20 years, I got bored of looking. Long overdue methinks. Won there 3-1 on Boxing Day 1977/78 the year we last got promoted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 After all that hard work I think you should treat yourself to 2 burgers and maybe a Pie at halftime as well. Not if it means i have to miss any of the game Eric, you know the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Not if it means i have to miss any of the game Eric, you know the rules. you going tomorrow night Turkish? On the train? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthemarch Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 is it better to have prematch drinks at Chalrton or at London Bridge? I normally go to London Bridge - am not sure if there are any good pubs in Charlton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 is it better to have prematch drinks at Chalrton or at London Bridge? I normally go to London Bridge - am not sure if there are any good pubs in Charlton There's the Antigallican in Charlton, right opposite the station. Away fans only. There's also Roses of Denmark if you turn left and walk along the main road which isn't a bad pub either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 I reckon there must be plenty of tickets left still, http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2320913,00.html latest update this morning still reminding people if they do not but in advance price will increase by 50p on the night, and as you cannot collect tickets you must pay on the gate if you cannot get to st marys, surely they would not put that if it was close to a sell out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 you going tomorrow night Turkish? On the train? Undecided yet mate, possibly. I will be driving though if I do go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Undecided yet mate, possibly. I will be driving though if I do go. Just come, you faggot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Undecided yet mate, possibly. I will be driving though if I do go. fair enough mate, drop me a text if you change your mind and you fancy a pint of courage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Im going to try and buy tickets on the night. Does anyone know if this will be possible and how many tickets we have bought or are left? I'd say your best bet is to ring the ticket office now and order one. If you can't pick it up today or tomorrow morning, they will send it up on the bus with the Travel club and you can pick it up at The Valley, which is what I'm doing. So we've only lost their twice in the last 8 seasons. Don't be such a miserable b*stard, we're well due a win there and I reckon we're just about to hit a bit of form. I said a win was long over due didn't I? Won there 3-1 on Boxing Day 1977/78 the year we last got promoted So what you're saying is if we win tomorrow night, we're pretty much guaranteed promotion? Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Confident but worried Andy D'urso is the ref. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Confident but worried Andy D'urso is the ref. He'll probably call the match off because the tea from the catering stalls is too hot then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 does anyone actually know on here how long Morgan is out for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
channonball Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Bloody useless ticket office told me no tickets will be available on the day so I bought over the phone and paid £3 for the privilege. Now they advertise you can buy on the day but it costs 50p extra. What a joke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Confident but worried Andy D'urso is the ref. Shockingly enough we actually have a very good record when he refs our games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint1977 Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 This is the game where we need to score early and then do what we did at Oldham and keep our foot on Charlton's throat for 90 minutes. That would send out a message to Fergie Jnr as well - can't believe I'm going to cheer on MK Dons tonight but needs must! Charlton would really struggle if we got an early goal and may get on their players backs. Despite the great form Barnard is in I'd be tempted to start with Forte - I agree with Chez's comments on him on the Sheff Wed thread and Gary Doherty is very, very slow as are Charlton's other CBs. If you have a look at the goals they are conceding it is quite often that they are beaten for pace so Forte might be able to draw some fouls or get them on a yellow and then bring on Barnard after an hour with lots of extra space and Charlton's back 4 knackered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Hopefully everyone stands and makes noise for this one. OWTS twice slowly under the floodlights would sound bloody impressive. A few new songs would be good too, but I guess that's too much to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 This is the game where we need to score early and then do what we did at Oldham and keep our foot on Charlton's throat for 90 minutes. That would send out a message to Fergie Jnr as well - can't believe I'm going to cheer on MK Dons tonight but needs must! Charlton would really struggle if we got an early goal and may get on their players backs. Despite the great form Barnard is in I'd be tempted to start with Forte - I agree with Chez's comments on him on the Sheff Wed thread and Gary Doherty is very, very slow as are Charlton's other CBs. If you have a look at the goals they are conceding it is quite often that they are beaten for pace so Forte might be able to draw some fouls or get them on a yellow and then bring on Barnard after an hour with lots of extra space and Charlton's back 4 knackered. I am always more confident when Barnard plays. He is our fox in the box and links up well with Lambert. I hear what you are saying about pace but I feel Barnard is much more likely to score than forte. Forte scoring record not great either. Come 70 mins and we need a goal then his pace may have an impact. Lets hope he comes on to save Barney's legs which will be a good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 I know Forte is very quick, but Barnard isn't slow for this level. Forte will be behind Barnard and Guly in the pecking order to start upfront with Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint1977 Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Thanks for your replies, Forte starting was a suggestion but I can see where you are coming from, Barnie is in great form and it would be a risk to disrupt that. Also, Guly needs some game time under his belt as well. Hopefully Barnie will get two, Lambert one and Lallana one, we'll be 4-0 up after 70 minutes and we can take all 3 off to rest and Guly and Forte then take up the reigns! I can dream anyway, whilst we're at it MK batter Posh 3-0 tonight.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 I can't see Adkins splitting up the Lambert/Barnard partnership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefunkygibbons Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Feeling positive, as I reckon the team will accept nothing less than a win from every game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 Dons win tonight or draw with Posh and we win tomorrow we go 2nd lets hope it all pans out that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Londoner Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 The home fans are always deathly quiet at The Valley, so we'll have to make the atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 21 March, 2011 Share Posted 21 March, 2011 I’ve been getting two different stories here. Saints say the only way to do it will be to go to the ground early and buy them but that there are only 150 left and may well sell out before tomorrow. Charlton said that although I can’t but tickets from the saints end from them there should be loads of tickets available and just come down on the night and pay cash. Then there is the saint official site…. Is it possible that Charlton didn’t give the saints ticket office the full allocation. I know the away end at Charlton is pretty big, maybe they just send through 75% of the tickets of which we have 150 remaining, the other 25% will be on sale on the night. Or am I just completely grasping at straws and will either spend the night in the Charlton end or listening to Dave Merrington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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