kwsaint Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 Ahem see post No 2 o this thread. LOL Fair enough, but you get the point - many regular posters havent posted on this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamSFC Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 Sorry for the completely random, off topic question, but I noticed you live in Stockholm. What's the city like? I'm thinking of moving there. Is there much work about? Would you recommend it? [/QUOTE] Depends on you - as an individual. The tax system is horrific and the climate is " challenging " unless you are keen on skiing in the winters. If you don't mind sub-zero temperatures for a 4 month long winter with snow up to your bippy..and being surrounded by lots of other immigrants - Its OK. you'd do well to come with a good bank balance as EVERYTHING is dear, housing difficult to come by - unless you have a good job, or a Swedish girlfriend (or boyfriend).. according to preference...with whom you can co-habit. Many English / U.S. guys who come here seldom stay with the same partner after they discover you aren't Swedish. (mine didn't btw) - we've been married 28 years. still interested ..? The transport system; buses, underground and commuter trains are well integrated and run to the second. Stockholm is very up-market, EVERYTHING is computerised and (rich) people change their cars and phones every year....the quite short summer (june / july) can be gorgeous and I wouldn't swop it for any Med.beach or a Greek island. If you like boats there are great opportunities to get out in the Stockholm Archipeligo in summertime. Jobs are hard to come by....even if you have some type of established career but don't speak Swedish - like a Swede. Get a UK job with a Swedish company and ask for a move to Stockholm ..(a long shot) Don't come without a job ..unless you want to end up as a barman to make ends meet - unless of course you are a good barman and then you can get work in one of the many (so-called) English pubs in the city....but you still need the Swedish girlfriend - and expect a big dose of culture shock after you stop living like a tourist. If I haven't succeeded in giving you some sort of second thoughts... PM me question, and I'll tell you more. regards David Cheers for the info. I can't say I'm sold on it, haha. I'm 20 and have minimum work experience, so it doesn't sound like it's for me. I was thinking of moving abroad, initially for six months or so, and doing bar work to keep me going whilst trying to get a proper job in the media. I know Stockholm's a beautiful city, and quite Anglocentric (or so I thought), so that's what attracted me to it, but it doesn't sound ideal for my low-budget plan. I didn't realise it was so upmarket. Probably better off looking at a cheaper city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyboy Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 Born 1973 in Farnham, at age of two moved to Basingstoke and then to Winchester, and through various residencies, now living in, but yearning to leave Slough. Not a regular any more due to money amongst things, but go on occasion. First match was in "Super cup" in 1985 evening game against Liverpool, 1-1 draw with Armstrong scoring a penalty. First away was in 1992/3 against if I remember rightly Wimbledon at Selhurst park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 Fair enough, but you get the point - many regular posters havent posted on this thread Yep I do - just thought it was funny as his was the 2nd post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 45 years old born in Gosport. Started seeing saints in the mid 70's. Dad made me a box to stand on,and painted it red and white stripes,used to take it in the whAt I presume was a family standing end at the dell. Became a chef and moved to London for 20 odd years then into management. Use to travel back for home games and go to all the games in London. Back in gosport now,initially as an instructor for kids with autism and aspergers. Returned to the hotel industry just recently. Will be my little boys second trip to St Mary's tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 Great response to thread and nice to hear from so many that don't post often. Still waiting to hear from some of the regulars on here:Sour Mash/Matthew Le God/Trousers/Delldays/Glasgow Saint/Dune/The9/Hypo/Hamster etc - who are you? Some will not, some will spoil it, they must be hiding something ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellboypete Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 (edited) 39, Perth Western Australia First home game - final game at the Dell (v Brighton) in May 2001. First visit to St. Marys currently at the top of on my bucket list! Supporter since 1983/84 Just happen to be in Perth on business as I write - supping a Little Creatures Bright Ale from the micro brewery in Fremantle!! (But getting the emirates flight out at 6am in the morning!) 60 this year - brought up in Holbury, now living in Surrey (handily placed twixt st mary's.London and airports and been watching saints home and away since the early 60's. Anyone on here play for Holbury 64 or Holbury yth (new forest sunday league) in the late 60's will know me, also turned out for Blackfield,Esso,Brockenhurst, Pirelli G, and in the early 70's went to uni in Bristol and Dave Burnside (childhood hero) signed me for Bath City - which sadly came to nothing. Couldn't getback for Barnsley but have ticket for Millwall next week!! Edited 9 March, 2012 by dellboypete too much beer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 Some will not, some will spoil it, they must be hiding something ?? If they're anything like me, they're too busy working (not now, I'm done for the day) or posting on different threads before attempting to read and reply to this little epic. It's also possible that the vast majority are locals with nothing particularly different to add, so haven't bothered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestersaint Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 31, Live in Chester. Grew up near Brighton until I was 10, came from a non footballing family so only had a passing interest in Brighton (shamefully now, they've always been my 2nd team ironically). Moved oop North and was told on the playground that I had to support either Man Utd or Liverpool. Thought fook that and picked Saints as I was vaguely from there and was massive MLT fan. Was purely an armchair fan for a few years with the occasional away game (first was Bolton away in about 98/99 I think) but then moved into a flat and found out my neighbour was also a Saint. We go to as many away games up this neck of the woods and try to get to the odd home game. So I'm not an Uber-fan by some people's logic on here but I still bleed read & white! I too live in Chester and born and bred here. I know another who posts on here and lives in Chester too. Add my dad to the mix and an ex misses (courtesy of me) and we have a good little saints community going on. Anyway, i'm 40, didn't go to any match at The Dell but first away match was Utd in about '86/'87 when we won 2-0 with a brace from Colin Clarke. Plenty more North West games followed. I get down to St. Mary's as often as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressingon Posted 9 March, 2012 Author Share Posted 9 March, 2012 If they're anything like me, they're too busy working To be fair the ones we are thinking of are not usually shy in multi posting on nearly every thread regardless of work or any other commitments. I'm wondering if they are all just one person and having a job deciding which name to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svetigpung Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 Cheers for the info. I can't say I'm sold on it, haha. I'm 20 and have minimum work experience, so it doesn't sound like it's for me. I was thinking of moving abroad, initially for six months . I know Stockholm's a beautiful city. I didn't realise it was so upmarket. Probably better off looking at a cheaper city. Hi. Gothenburg is better. Yes the climate is sh1te but the place is beautiful and much more relaxed (safer at night) and peaceful than the UK. Will not move back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Majestic Channon Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 Hi. Gothenburg is better. Yes the climate is sh1te but the place is beautiful and much more relaxed (safer at night) and peaceful than the UK. Will not move back! I'm near malmö which is the most violent city in sweden, 3 shot dead in the street in the last 3 weeks, lovely city otherwise though Gothenburg is probably my favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svetigpung Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 45 , living in Gothenburg , Sweden. Born littleton , Winchester. Studied Brighton Poly during the 80's. Moved to the swedish West coast late 80's. Dad took me as a little nipper to the Dell for my first match...no idea but do remember sitting in the East stand and the roar after à goal. First away was Keegans return to Anfield. We got beat 2-0 but our support was emense, in the good old days of away terraces in the 80's. Great day out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 OK I will bite. Born in Southampton in 1952 and stayed. First game at the Dell was in 1966 Testimonial to John Hollowbread when we thumped Pompey 6-1. Hooked and was a regular attender until the end of season 1970/71 when work intervened. Occasional from then when someone had a spare ticket. First away 1968 Chelsea - we won 3-2 First game at SMS was in our relegation season from Premier v Aston Villa - 2-0 up we were at half time and lost!! Got a season ticket from then on thanks first to Frank's Cousin wife who sold me hers and then in my own right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
influx Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 Fair enough, but you get the point - many regular posters havent posted on this thread I thought this thread was conspicuous by there absence also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 How are so many 40-60 year old farts, who I suspect spend most of their non-Saints times engrossed in the most mundane of pastimes like gardening, parenting, working, drinking red wine or real ale, so bloody animated and excitable when it comes to opinions about football??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 Bet THEVMAN doesnt post any details on this thread Come on SClarke where are ya, and a few other regulars ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 30. 1st home game was 89/90 season v luton - won 6-2 1st away game was at anfield 1990, spent most of the game in medical room chucking up. missed paul rideout goal. - lost 3-2 highlight - zenith data cup final lowlight - losing to everton 7-1 at goodison park in 1996 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 Hi, my name's Griffo and I'm a massive c*nt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellboypete Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 Hi Eric, on my way back already - I'll wave as I pass through dxb!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressingon Posted 9 March, 2012 Author Share Posted 9 March, 2012 Hi, my name's Griffo and I'm a massive c*nt. If you say so - more importantly which was your first game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 Hi, my name's Griffo and I'm a massive c*nt. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 9 March, 2012 Share Posted 9 March, 2012 Just happen to be in Perth on business as I write - supping a Little Creatures Bright Ale from the micro brewery in Fremantle!! (But getting the emirates flight out at 6am in the morning!) 60 this year - brought up in Holbury, now living in Surrey (handily placed twixt st mary's.London and airports and been watching saints home and away since the early 60's. Anyone on here play for Holbury 64 or Holbury yth (new forest sunday league) in the late 60's will know me, also turned out for Blackfield,Esso,Brockenhurst, Pirelli G, and in the early 70's went to uni in Bristol and Dave Burnside (childhood hero) signed me for Bath City - which sadly came to nothing. Couldn't getback for Barnsley but have ticket for Millwall next week!
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