70's Mike Posted 18 October, 2008 Share Posted 18 October, 2008 Looked slightly above 15000 , does anyone know how many were there. I know there were a lot leaving when i left after 70mins. Were we graced with the presence of Messrs Lowe and Wilde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 October, 2008 Share Posted 18 October, 2008 I think someone said somewhere between 17,000 and 18,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjinksie Posted 18 October, 2008 Share Posted 18 October, 2008 17454 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southampton/live_text/default.stm didnt look that many, but there were quite a few watford fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 18 October, 2008 Author Share Posted 18 October, 2008 17454 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southampton/live_text/default.stm didnt look that many, but there were quite a few watford fans. at least someone enjoyed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowsaintsfan Posted 18 October, 2008 Share Posted 18 October, 2008 at least someone enjoyed it Well they didnt seem to for winning 3-0? :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 18 October, 2008 Share Posted 18 October, 2008 not bad crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voteforpedro Posted 18 October, 2008 Share Posted 18 October, 2008 Well they didnt seem to for winning 3-0? :cool: you'd think they'd sing something other than play up pompey if they were really enjoying it :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrollman no2 Posted 18 October, 2008 Share Posted 18 October, 2008 I think even the Watford fans were stunned into silence,by how bad we were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 18 October, 2008 Share Posted 18 October, 2008 I think even the Watford fans were stunned into silence,by how bad we were. It wasn't that we were incredibly bad, it was just that we couldn't stick a ball in the net, even from 12 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 18 October, 2008 Author Share Posted 18 October, 2008 It wasn't that we were incredibly bad, it was just that we couldn't stick a ball in the net, even from 12 yards. or stop them from 6 yards, those nasty Watford boys kicked the ball in the air, and had someone who could throw it into the box. excuses used and heard at under 12 tyro games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 18 October, 2008 Share Posted 18 October, 2008 or stop them from 6 yards, those nasty Watford boys kicked the ball in the air, and had someone who could throw it into the box. excuses used and heard at under 12 tyro games Just shows Svensson really is an extremely vital player. His decision to leave out Perry though was comical.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 18 October, 2008 Share Posted 18 October, 2008 Just shows Svensson really is an extremely vital player. His decision to leave out Perry though was comical.. Maybe he thought it worked well at QPR :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 18 October, 2008 Share Posted 18 October, 2008 It wasn't that we were incredibly bad, it was just that we couldn't stick a ball in the net, even from 12 yards. Au contraire, we were incredibly bad, as were Watford to be fair. I have never seen such an inept performance by a Saints team (indeed I struggle to think of a worse performance by any team I have seen, ever). We would not have scored today if we had played until midnight. It was lucky for us that Watford gave up in the 2nd half and decided to have a defensive training session instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 18 October, 2008 Share Posted 18 October, 2008 17,454 apparently. Pretty decent crowd. Guess we will be back to 14K for the Coventry game ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 18 October, 2008 Share Posted 18 October, 2008 not bad crowd You clutch your straws, mate. How you can dare to try to spin this as positive, I'll never know. Also, you just wait for the next mid-week Northern Monkey match to occur at SMS following this and more bad results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 18 October, 2008 Share Posted 18 October, 2008 Think we will be lucky to get 14k for Coventry it being a mid week match as well, seeing as ST's are counted whether they turn up or not I am going for 13,122. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 18 October, 2008 Share Posted 18 October, 2008 17454 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southampton/live_text/default.stm didnt look that many, but there were quite a few watford fans. I am a genius!! http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/forum/showpost.php?p=77102&postcount=19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offix Posted 18 October, 2008 Share Posted 18 October, 2008 But how many were there to hear the final whistle? That will give us a better idea of future attendances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 18 October, 2008 Share Posted 18 October, 2008 Just shows Svensson really is an extremely vital player. His decision to leave out Perry though was comical.. what a powerhouse in the air he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
um pahars Posted 19 October, 2008 Share Posted 19 October, 2008 But how many were there to hear the final whistle? That will give us a better idea of future attendances. When the final whistle went the place was half full. I looked around me and the Itchen was just full of despondent people, the Northam was half empty with many leaving well before the final whistle. There was a resigned air about the place and most people were so apathetic that no one really did anything when the whistle went (neither clapped nor booed - although there were a few boos). This experiment is slowly strangling the life and passion out of this Club. I just don't think people care anymore, which is really depressing because I fear we will all need to be in this together in the coming months as I am growing increasingly concerned about the invitability of administration. Is there any spirit to rally round and get the Club going again???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 19 October, 2008 Author Share Posted 19 October, 2008 When the final whistle went the place was half full. I looked around me and the Itchen was just full of despondent people, the Northam was half empty with many leaving well before the final whistle. There was a resigned air about the place and most people were so apathetic that no one really did anything when the whistle went (neither clapped nor booed - although there were a few boos). This experiment is slowly strangling the life and passion out of this Club. I just don't think people care anymore, which is really depressing because I fear we will all need to be in this together in the coming months as I am growing increasingly concerned about the invitability of administration. Is there any spirit to rally round and get the Club going again???? NO I know managers ranting and shouting on the touch line does not necessarily mean they know what they are doing, but this club is desparate for a sign that the players/coaching staff/directors/shareholders actually care. Ow for an Alan Ball type or even Dennis Rofe( not everyones cup of tea) but short slevves in winter , sitting on the tarmac on the half way line in front of the East Stand at the Dell , until Ref moved him, the players knew where they stood and we as fans knew they were getting advice and boll*ckings as required. We appear to be running a pc nursery where players doing badly are given another chance and we are expected to keep throwing our money at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hacienda Posted 19 October, 2008 Share Posted 19 October, 2008 I just don't think people care anymore Many don't. They've given up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 19 October, 2008 Share Posted 19 October, 2008 I think it was the first time in a long time that the Northam didnt sell out yesterday unless people just didnt turn up. The crowd figures looked decent only because of the Watford support. The heart and soul has been ripped out of this club and major transplant surgery is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 19 October, 2008 Share Posted 19 October, 2008 NO I know managers ranting and shouting on the touch line does not necessarily mean they know what they are doing, but this club is desparate for a sign that the players/coaching staff/directors/shareholders actually care. Ow for an Alan Ball type or even Dennis Rofe( not everyones cup of tea) but short slevves in winter , sitting on the tarmac on the half way line in front of the East Stand at the Dell , until Ref moved him, the players knew where they stood and we as fans knew they were getting advice and boll*ckings as required. We appear to be running a pc nursery where players doing badly are given another chance and we are expected to keep throwing our money at it I kept one eye on Jan Poortvliet yesterday and he spent the entire match standing motionless in the technical area with his hands in his pockets apparently unconcerned as the team self-destructed in front of him . Now different managers/coaches all have their own individual style and I don't believe for one moment that you can shout your way to success in football Mike Bassett style , but I was angry , the fans around me in the Chapel were angry and it would have been nice to think the management shared that sense of dissatisfaction with the teams unacceptable performance and might even have dared to communicate that emotion to the players on the pitch . We're all agreed that JP seems to be a nice bloke and I'm sure the players like him but who ever said being 'nice' or popular with the players was ever an advantage in football management ? - indeed you could argue the exact opposite is more often the case , at least in British football culture . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half time pie Posted 19 October, 2008 Share Posted 19 October, 2008 17,454 apparently. Pretty decent crowd. Guess we will be back to 14K for the Coventry game ..... How many for the televised game against Bristol City. Could be an all time low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 19 October, 2008 Share Posted 19 October, 2008 I'm not really being lured down there to part with my £25ish am i now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La BoIS Saint Posted 19 October, 2008 Share Posted 19 October, 2008 When the final whistle went the place was half full. I looked around me and the Itchen was just full of despondent people, the Northam was half empty with many leaving well before the final whistle. There was a resigned air about the place and most people were so apathetic that no one really did anything when the whistle went (neither clapped nor booed - although there were a few boos). This experiment is slowly strangling the life and passion out of this Club. I just don't think people care anymore, which is really depressing because I fear we will all need to be in this together in the coming months as I am growing increasingly concerned about the invitability of administration. Is there any spirit to rally round and get the Club going again???? So pretty much everyone stayed until the end then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 19 October, 2008 Share Posted 19 October, 2008 They count the ST's as being there but I wasn't for one so as usual the published numbers are pure spin presumably to keep sponsor's on-side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 19 October, 2008 Share Posted 19 October, 2008 Even with home attendances dropping, I still hope we can keep our top away support. I will not be 100% affected by the football, but for the atmosphere, banter, singing and the pubs. I hope we can still sell out at places like Palace, Charlton, Reading etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IFHP Posted 19 October, 2008 Share Posted 19 October, 2008 Even with home attendances dropping, I still hope we can keep our top away support. I will not be 100% affected by the football, but for the atmosphere, banter, singing and the pubs. I hope we can still sell out at places like Palace, Charlton, Reading etc. There is no way we will sell 2000 for Palace (Monday night on TV). We should, just about, sell out 2200 for Reading but can’t see us selling 3000 for Charlton a week later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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