spyinthesky Posted 25 March, 2012 Share Posted 25 March, 2012 2-0 to Chesterfield (v Swindon) in front of 49,609 which is less than the Saints support in our final 2 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourno Posted 25 March, 2012 Share Posted 25 March, 2012 I won 2 free tickets via twitter from Johnstones paint and chose to sit in the Swindon end. Lee Holmes was a class above his new team mates, if they had a half decent striker they would have won the game easily as they controlled most of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 25 March, 2012 Share Posted 25 March, 2012 It brought back some great memories, even though it's a pretty unattractive competition it was a terrific day out and I'm certain that the win at Wembley gave players like Lambert, Lallana, Fonte etc that extra bit of spark and drive to win more and more with us - the whole day kind of put us back on the map and showed everyone that we were on our way back. The last 3 years have been unbelievable really and I still have to pinch myself sometimes when I look at the league table. A fantastic rise which has stemmed from terrific management all the way down the club. I reckon next year 'could' be quite fun too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefoggy Posted 25 March, 2012 Share Posted 25 March, 2012 It brought back some great memories, even though it's a pretty unattractive competition it was a terrific day out and I'm certain that the win at Wembley gave players like Lambert, Lallana, Fonte etc that extra bit of spark and drive to win more and more with us - the whole day kind of put us back on the map and showed everyone that we were on our way back. The last 3 years have been unbelievable really and I still have to pinch myself sometimes when I look at the league table. A fantastic rise which has stemmed from terrific management all the way down the club. I reckon next year 'could' be quite fun too. couldn't agree more! really was a great day out - fond memories!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 25 March, 2012 Share Posted 25 March, 2012 couldn't agree more! really was a great day out - fond memories!!! It was day that felt like we could finally draw a line under all the s*** of the previous few years and look forward - I had no idea that 2 years later our progress would be so astonishing. I am genuinely sad that Markus, who clearly enjoyed the day as much as anybody, is not around to see the fulfilment of the plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted 25 March, 2012 Share Posted 25 March, 2012 2-0 to Chesterfield (v Swindon) in front of 49,609 which is less than the Saints support in our final 2 years ago Im sure out support was 44,000 though although we could have easily sold more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so22saint Posted 25 March, 2012 Share Posted 25 March, 2012 couldn't agree more! really was a great day out - fond memories!!! Will be the only trip to Wembley I'll ever make with my mum as she died in January (I sat in her season ticket seat on the day of the funeral to watch Saints vs Leicester - not a great end to the night...). Not ashamed to admit I got a bit emotional today when I realised it was the final - the day itself was superb and much as I *far* prefer Adkins to Pardew, I credit Alan with doing exactly what he said he would do - returned a winning mentality to the club when it was sorely lacking after years of winning naff all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 25 March, 2012 Share Posted 25 March, 2012 It was day that felt like we could finally draw a line under all the s*** of the previous few years and look forward - I had no idea that 2 years later our progress would be so astonishing. I am genuinely sad that Markus, who clearly enjoyed the day as much as anybody, is not around to see the fulfilment of the plan. This - Even if we were now sitting comfortably mid table in the NPC (and lest be honest most of us would have been happy with that given what we knew about the tough nature of the NPC), I am sure Markus would have been happy with the progress - Given wher we are - think he would be as nervous as the rest of us right now... the image of him with his digi camera taking a pic of teh fans, is one that should be included in the FL FAPPT - its what a real owner is all about - sure its a good business move, recognising the potential, and investing appropriately etc, but it was clear that day that he had an emotional attachment to... and you cant ask for more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 25 March, 2012 Share Posted 25 March, 2012 I'm sure there's a "won't even win the JPT" song to be aimed at the Skates in there somewhere. "First Round of the FA Cup" works quite well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted 25 March, 2012 Share Posted 25 March, 2012 Will be the only trip to Wembley I'll ever make with my mum as she died in January (I sat in her season ticket seat on the day of the funeral to watch Saints vs Leicester - not a great end to the night...). Not ashamed to admit I got a bit emotional today when I realised it was the final - the day itself was superb and much as I *far* prefer Adkins to Pardew, I credit Alan with doing exactly what he said he would do - returned a winning mentality to the club when it was sorely lacking after years of winning naff all. Fair play mate. Shame your mum wont be around to see the Saints back in the Prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwsaint Posted 25 March, 2012 Share Posted 25 March, 2012 Im sure out support was 44,000 though although we could have easily sold more. We have had this before. Official allocation was 44,000, but there were Saints fans in the Club Wembley seats and in the Carlisle end. Wembley themselves said 50,000+. What the actual figure was was argued about at the time. Good memories of a fun day out, and the start of the road back. As has been said already, would never have expected the following two years to be as good as it has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 25 March, 2012 Author Share Posted 25 March, 2012 Im sure out support was 44,000 though although we could have easily sold more. We were actually allocated, and sold 44,000 tickets An official at Wembley reckoned there were just under 52,000 Saints fans there if the corporate areas etc and seating available direct from the Stadium were taken into account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 25 March, 2012 Share Posted 25 March, 2012 Im sure out support was 44,000 though although we could have easily sold more. Saints had more than 44k, the 44k is for the general fan sections. Was actually 50k+ Saints fans there that day. The attendance that day was 73,476, Carlisle only had 21,000. Alot of the difference was made up by high numbers of Saints fans in the "posh seats". Cortese has stated in public interview he thinks Saints could have sold between 15,000 to 20,000 more tickets if Wembley/Football League let the club have a bigger allocation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 25 March, 2012 Share Posted 25 March, 2012 Holmes looked like the best player on the pitch IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted 25 March, 2012 Share Posted 25 March, 2012 Perhaps that was the total of their true fans, ie. not the extra 30,000 who come out of the woodwork for a cup final. Wasn't our average support around the 22,000 mark for homes games in league 1, but come a cup final an extra 30,000 suddenly want tickets as it's a final at Wembly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 25 March, 2012 Share Posted 25 March, 2012 The best day out I've ever personally been involved with (couldn't afford/wasn't eligible for an Fa Cup final ticket.) as a Saints fan. Cup competitions are still special. I'm sure zchesterfield is partying tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxosponge Posted 25 March, 2012 Share Posted 25 March, 2012 Lee Holmes was a class above his new team mates, if they had a half decent striker they would have won the game easily as they controlled most of the game. I was in the Swindon end as well with some other boozy "plastics" on a group outing. Sitting in the top level I really could'nt make out anyone's details on he pitch and frankly I didn't have a clue who the players were on either side. I'm ashamed to say that I didn't realise that Lee Holmes was playing. I didn't notice anyone as being of any use other than Chesterfield's number 16 whoever he was. But it really did make me realise just how well we actually play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 26 March, 2012 Share Posted 26 March, 2012 Happy days loved our final (hell the whole cup run that match against Norwich , smashing MK dons, Papa Wagio) JPT will always be a bit special to me. I may well never see saints win another cup. From what I've picked up in the press so far Lee Holmes was a stand out player can see him moving to Swindon in the summer and being an important player for them (if he stays fit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiesaint20 Posted 26 March, 2012 Share Posted 26 March, 2012 I'm sure there's a "won't even win the JPT" song to be aimed at the Skates in there somewhere. "First Round of the FA Cup" works quite well too. You're gunna lose in the JPT JPT JPT, You're gunna lose in the JPT in the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junction 9 Posted 26 March, 2012 Share Posted 26 March, 2012 I'm sure there's a "won't even win the JPT" song to be aimed at the Skates in there somewhere. "First Round of the FA Cup" works quite well too. "Good luck, in the Johnstone paints" would work well as it's a sincere song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 26 March, 2012 Share Posted 26 March, 2012 I'm sure there's a "won't even win the JPT" song to be aimed at the Skates in there somewhere. "First Round of the FA Cup" works quite well too. I'm sure if they have any sense they would just come back with something along the lines of them winning the FA Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 26 March, 2012 Share Posted 26 March, 2012 It brought back some great memories, even though it's a pretty unattractive competition it was a terrific day out and I'm certain that the win at Wembley gave players like Lambert, Lallana, Fonte etc that extra bit of spark and drive to win more and more with us - the whole day kind of put us back on the map and showed everyone that we were on our way back. The last 3 years have been unbelievable really and I still have to pinch myself sometimes when I look at the league table. A fantastic rise which has stemmed from terrific management all the way down the club. I reckon next year 'could' be quite fun too. Haha, what a truly ridiculous comment. Whilst we enjoyed our day out at Wembley, nobody else would've given a sh*t. I imagine most on here used to mock this tournament back in our Premiership days and imagine most football fans continue to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 26 March, 2012 Share Posted 26 March, 2012 I know when we won the JPT, there was a higher attendance than the Super Bowl that year. Made me chuckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 26 March, 2012 Share Posted 26 March, 2012 It was a brilliant day out...I don't give a sh*t how mickey it was - we were there and the others weren't. My lad got to see Wembley (and I saw the new one for the first time) and he saw Saints win a cup there...what's not to like? Made me chuckle Paolo De Mussolini's Barcelona cr*p rebounded in his face too :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Le Taxi Posted 26 March, 2012 Share Posted 26 March, 2012 One of the best Saints supporting days of my life! doubt it will be bettered (even by an FA cup final appearance) but I have a feeling it may be equalled a few times in the next few years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 26 March, 2012 Share Posted 26 March, 2012 Haha, what a truly ridiculous comment. Whilst we enjoyed our day out at Wembley, nobody else would've given a sh*t. I imagine most on here used to mock this tournament back in our Premiership days and imagine most football fans continue to do so. Agreed not many really care, but it was the feeling that we were truely back. We as fans obviously made the most of it. I personally didn't care that it was only the JPT, I went along treating it like a major final. The club I thought was going to die just months beforehand were at Wembley lifting a trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren W Posted 26 March, 2012 Share Posted 26 March, 2012 Will be the only trip to Wembley I'll ever make with my mum as she died in January (I sat in her season ticket seat on the day of the funeral to watch Saints vs Leicester - not a great end to the night...). Not ashamed to admit I got a bit emotional today when I realised it was the final - the day itself was superb and much as I *far* prefer Adkins to Pardew, I credit Alan with doing exactly what he said he would do - returned a winning mentality to the club when it was sorely lacking after years of winning naff all. I know how you feel, my mum's last game was the Ajax game. A shame she never got to see what happened since but at least she felt the optimism flowing around st Marys that day and although she wasn't fit enough to go to wembley i kept her up to date with what was going on that day... It makes games like the Walsall and the forthcoming Coventry game so much more poignant when you think of the loved ones who won't get to see them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 26 March, 2012 Share Posted 26 March, 2012 Agreed not many really care, but it was the feeling that we were truely back. We as fans obviously made the most of it. I personally didn't care that it was only the JPT, I went along treating it like a major final. The club I thought was going to die just months beforehand were at Wembley lifting a trophy. I completely agree with that. I got to see Saints lift a trophy at Wembley and was over the moon with that. Though let's not kid ourselves that anybody else cared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 26 March, 2012 Share Posted 26 March, 2012 I completely agree with that. I got to see Saints lift a trophy at Wembley and was over the moon with that Though let's not kid ourselves that anybody else cared. I bet the Carlisle fans cared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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