alehouseboys Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Have we not even sold out the top tier allocation yet? Of about 1,500? Poor. Very poor. Be interesting to hear where have you got this info from as it doesn't normally get out these days. I guess it's also pay-on-the-night so bit of an unknown quantity. I know it was cheaper and not on TV but most probably wouldn't have expected a near two and half thousand to make the long midweek trip to Stoke for a League Cup game. Other than the big 4 or 5 clubs (or local teams) I don't think many would get close to selling this out on a Monday night live game at £41 a pop...that's before the cost of 300 mile travel. I'd say the only other clubs that would take strong support in the circumstances would be Newcastle, spurs, West Ham, Everton and Leeds. Our away numbers are OK, sometimes excellent but with long trips coming up at Burnley, a full allocation at Arsenal and good numbers travelling up to Sheffield, this is one expensive trip some will understandably give a swerve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 That's not really about how committed fans of those teams are - just hosw many of them there are. 3 years of champs league in a row and we'll have enough JCLs to make up the numbers. Also, see how long United have that sort of following if their current mediocrity continues. Probably as least as many as Liverpool still have nationally and world wide despite not winning the league championship in many people's life time? We're not going to get three years of CL in a row, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Be interesting to hear where have you got this info from as it doesn't normally get out these days. I guess it's also pay-on-the-night so bit of an unknown quantity. I know it was cheaper and not on TV but most probably wouldn't have expected a near two and half thousand to make the long midweek trip to Stoke for a League Cup game. Other than the big 4 or 5 clubs (or local teams) I don't think many would get close to selling this out on a Monday night live game at £41 a pop...that's before the cost of 300 mile travel. I'd say the only other clubs that would take strong support in the circumstances would be Newcastle, spurs, West Ham, Everton and Leeds. Our away numbers are OK, sometimes excellent but with long trips coming up at Burnley, a full allocation at Arsenal and good numbers travelling up to Sheffield, this is one expensive trip some will understandably give a swerve. Very fair. £41 to watch Aston Villa v Southampton is scandalous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Probably as least as many as Liverpool still have nationally and world wide despite not winning the league championship in many people's life time? We're not going to get three years of CL in a row, either. Do you really believe that the reason that Man Utd, Liverpool etc are so strong is because they sell 3000 away tickets and other clubs only sell 2000? The amount of money into their coffers is pathetic. Even home attendance income is getting less important because the TV income is getting so high. If we have sustained success playing the sort of football we're playing now, more people will want to watch us (all over the world, not just live) and we'll get more money. Taking an extra 500 to Villa will have no impact. "3 years of CL" wasn't a prediction, just a hypothetical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 I hope Maya Yoshida San is playing tomorrow for Southampton FC! Yuki. On the subject of Yoshida, do Japan participate in the Asian Cup which will take place in Australia in January next year? If so that would mean that we'll be down Mané and Yoshida for 4 to 6 weeks...not good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andoru Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 My Chinese cable package. Costs me the equivalent of £160 a year for TV and broadband internet, plus another £30 for Premier League football in high-definition. They have every game, with all of them stored until the next round of games. Only problem is that the commentary is Chinese, and they sometimes miss the first few minutes of games that don't involve the big teams, but otherwise it's good. When I think about what my brother-in-law pays every month for Sky back home … Factory jobs don't pay as well though so I hear. They do when you own the factory. Chinese people are cleaning the world's clocks with their business sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUS Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 On the topic of cost, I've done quite well on this one. I'm travelling from Tyneside which must be a similar distance as Soton to Brum. Return megabus (down today, back tomorrow) £6.50 Premier Inn £15 Ticket £41 £62.50 plus food/drink. Granted, it means 2 days off work but I have leave to use. I also justify it as I can't make the Newcastle game in Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 On the topic of cost, I've done quite well on this one. I'm travelling from Tyneside which must be a similar distance as Soton to Brum. Return megabus (down today, back tomorrow) £6.50 Premier Inn £15 Ticket £41 £62.50 plus food/drink. Granted, it means 2 days off work but I have leave to use. I also justify it as I can't make the Newcastle game in Jan. £21.50 for return travel and hotel? Wow, makes up for the £10 over the top ticket easily, good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Alarm set for 3.45am and ready to watch the Mighty Saints come away with another away win - Else I'm calling in sick to work 5.45am alarm set in port douglas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett24 Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 When was the last time we won on Monday night football, actually when was the last time we won when we was on Sky? Due to the fact we generally lose when we on Sky, Villa have scored one in 7, We have the best defense in the league and Villa are a bit of a bogey team, I think we might come unstuck tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellboypete Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 On the topic of cost, I've done quite well on this one. I'm travelling from Tyneside which must be a similar distance as Soton to Brum. Return megabus (down today, back tomorrow) £6.50 Premier Inn £15 Ticket £41 £62.50 plus food/drink. Granted, it means 2 days off work but I have leave to use. I also justify it as I can't make the Newcastle game in Jan. Thats's a steal - very impressed. You must be gutted about January though being on your front door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 When was the last time we won on Monday night football, actually when was the last time we won when we was on Sky? Due to the fact we generally lose when we on Sky, Villa have scored one in 7, We have the best defense in the league and Villa are a bit of a bogey team, I think we might come unstuck tonight. That's the spirit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 We're 2nd in the league. We managed to take over 2,000 to Stoke in the cup which most say is less important than the league. I know it wasn't going to be a huge turnout but not even selling out the initial allocation is poor. It's not for you to comment on this. It's up to everyone to spend their time and money as they see fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Just seen that they have quite a few injury worries It's their pace on the counter that worries me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 When was the last time we won on Monday night football, actually when was the last time we won when we was on Sky? Everton (h) last April. 2 "Sky" games ago. Monday night? not so sure, but we did beat Villa in Dec 94 2-1 with MLT scoring in the last minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Tony Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 4/1 for a Villa win,that's got to be the biggest price a home team has ever been against us in the Premier League. Everything points to a Saints win though. Any news on the potential injuries to Schneiderlin and Tadic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 4/1 for a Villa win,that's got to be the biggest price a home team has ever been against us in the Premier League. Everything points to a Saints win though. Any news on the potential injuries to Schneiderlin and Tadic? Tadic appears in the photo gallery, Morgan doesn't, then again there aren't that many photos. Doubt Morgan will start tonight, Cork+Wanyama or Wanyama+Reed no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 When was the last time we won on Monday night football, actually when was the last time we won when we was on Sky? Due to the fact we generally lose when we on Sky, Villa have scored one in 7, We have the best defense in the league and Villa are a bit of a bogey team, I think we might come unstuck tonight. We don't generally lose when we're on Sky, that's the biggest myth out there. Off the top of my head we've won against Everton and Fulham last year and Reading me Man City the year before. We also got a 1-1 draw against Arsenal. The home win over Liverpool 2 years ago was also on one of the subscription channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett24 Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Just placed an emotional hedge and backed Villa at 4.75/1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Just seen that they have quite a few injury worries It's their pace on the counter that worries me I think this is one of the things we have worked on this season. clyne and bertrand have enough pace to cover effectively when our centre backs push forward for set pieces. Much less worried than i was last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 When was the last time we won on Monday night football, actually when was the last time we won when we was on Sky? Due to the fact we generally lose when we on Sky, Villa have scored one in 7, We have the best defense in the league and Villa are a bit of a bogey team, I think we might come unstuck tonight. We did actually beat Villa on a Monday night live on Sky back in 02/03. Happy memories of the old Student Union with that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Every game is televised nowadays worldwide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Every game is televised nowadays worldwide word, if we actually do have a lower win rate on sky, it's cos they mostly only televise us when we're playing Man Utd or whoever. VILLA 0 - 3 SAINTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beancounter saint Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 We did actually beat Villa on a Monday night live on Sky back in 02/03. Happy memories of the old Student Union with that one. I remember watching this one on my honeymoon in Ireland! Seem to recall an Ormerod & Beattie combination late on for 1-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Just seen that they have quite a few injury worries It's their pace on the counter that worries me My Villa correspondent informs me their CB partnership will be their 4th & 5th choice CBs, which in Saints terms would mean like, Maya + No-one Also they're missing Delph + Benteke, which are probably their two MVPs VILLA 0 - 5 SAINTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 word, if we actually do have a lower win rate on sky, it's cos they mostly only televise us when we're playing Man Utd or whoever. VILLA 0 - 3 SAINTS My Villa correspondent informs me their CB partnership will be their 4th & 5th choice CBs, which in Saints terms would mean like, Maya + No-one Also they're missing Delph + Benteke, which are probably their two MVPs VILLA 0 - 5 SAINTS blimey, what happened in the 5 mins to go from 0-3 to 0-5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Bearsy talked to his "Villa correspondent". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 blimey, what happened in the 5 mins to go from 0-3 to 0-5 Bearsy? Probably got a BJ in the stationery cupboard, either that or had a shît in the woods.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoswellSaint Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 By the sound of it, the children and I might be the only ones in the away section. It is expensive but not often we get a chance to go. Hope we don't bring bad luck, although the last game the three of us went to was first game of Championship season against Leeds. 3-1 win that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Just seen that they have quite a few injury worries It's their pace on the counter that worries me One of their pacey players was Agbonlahor, as we found at home last season, but my Villa mate tells me he is nowhere near good enough this year and is plainly "fecking fat" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 By the sound of it, the children and I might be the only ones in the away section. It is expensive but not often we get a chance to go. Hope we don't bring bad luck, although the last game the three of us went to was first game of Championship season against Leeds. 3-1 win that day. Hope your trip is made worthwhile with a resounding win!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 0-2 Saints, Pelle, Long. You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 I remember watching this one on my honeymoon in Ireland! Seem to recall an Ormerod & Beattie combination late on for 1-0. That was West Ham a month or so later. We won this one with a Beattie penalty shortly after half-time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 0-3 Saints, Tadic, Pelle & Long COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Any team news yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 It would be nice to be 3-0 up at half time and cruising, but I think Villa are going to work their socks off tonight and it will be difficult. In saying that I would take 1-0 and I think that is what it will be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallagroth Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 If they are that thread bare then standby for another operation park the bus and smash and grab. Hope the boys are for this could be mentally fatiguing if we don't get one early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Headlines you never thought you'd see no.167.... http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/11622391.Saints_rivals_dismiss_Messi_link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 That was West Ham a month or so later. We won this one with a Beattie penalty shortly after half-time. I think that's the one where Enckleman got sent off and was replaced by Postma. This was in the days before we found out he liked a dildo up the bum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Headlines you never thought you'd see no.167.... http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/11622391.Saints_rivals_dismiss_Messi_link 5 chavs getting chucked off the Oriana is far more interesting though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenham Saint Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Any team news yet ? Will come through at 7...still, only 2hours and 20 minutes to wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Will come through at 7...still, only 2hours and 20 minutes to wait! I cant wait that long I need to know now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 If they are that thread bare then standby for another operation park the bus and smash and grab. Hope the boys are for this could be mentally fatiguing if we don't get one early. Difficult for a home team to park the bus in front of their own fans - They have to give it a lash! We must be patient tonight, but I'm confident we will break through in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Why am I so nervous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Why am I so nervous Villa innit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeintheslowlane Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 We must be patient tonight, but I'm confident we will break through in the end. WHAT!! What are you talking about...I have "04:01-05:00" in the MLT Print Competition...patience won't do...we need an early goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Despite all the injuries they can still put out a pretty good side, on a par with their standard team last season. N Zogbia, Agbonlahor and Weimann up top, they'll look to counter with pace. Just have to be patient, don't force it, and hopefully our class will tell come the final whistle. Pelle hasn't scored for a couple of games, so must be a shoe in to score tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Why am I so nervous Probably because you remember the game from St Mary's last season where, despite fielding a 9-1-0 formation they managed to score three goals. Still, a few minor differences this time; firstly they haven't got Fabian "I haven't scored in years but will score a goal Ronaldo would be proud of" delph playing. Second, we haven't got Maya "here Mr agbonlahor, let me miss the ball completely and let you have a free run on goal" yoshida playing. And third, we don't have paulo "that cross looks like it's going to the edge of my six yard box, there's no way I'm coming to claim that, far too far, sh1t where did that centre forward come from, oh dear me maybe I should have moved those 3 yards and caught it" gazzaniga playing. Of course, if the team sheet reveals that I'm wrong about yoshida and gazzaniga, I might change my mind. Mind you, even then their defend in numbers strategy might still fail given that they have, well, absolutely no defenders. It feels like a strange parallel universe where I can say this, but I'm actually perfectly confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 Yoshi and Gazza were both playing I believe. We also had Osvaldo playing, but no Morgan. We are good enough to win tonight, just getting a bit lucky and not giving them the opportunity to score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilippineSaint Posted 24 November, 2014 Share Posted 24 November, 2014 word, if we actually do have a lower win rate on sky, it's cos they mostly only televise us when we're playing Man Utd or whoever. VILLA 0 - 3 SAINTS I thought you were dead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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