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Saints vs Arsenal - 2000 April 4th

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Mattio

Mattio

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5 hours ago, Football Special said:

There's about 30 tickets back on sale now if you are quick, some in Itchen others in Chapel 

Just 5 hours too slow 😅  thanks though!

Zorba

Zorba

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5 hours ago, Football Special said:

There's about 30 tickets back on sale now if you are quick, some in Itchen others in Chapel 

Made my nipper’s weekend with that post. Thank you! 👍🏼

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Harry_SFC

Harry_SFC

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Hopefully he picks our best available side. I've no doubt he'll go for 3 CM's again like he did at Coventry. Can't see Scienza starting given he wasn't in training on Monday but you never know. Shame that Downes and Matsuki are suspended. 

Peretz, Bree, THB, Stephens, Manning, Charles, Jander, Bragg, Azaz, Fellows/Edozie, Larin.

 

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Baird of the land

Baird of the land

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On 31/03/2026 at 17:32, NewYorkSaint said:

really hard to manage this game.  Wrexham is genuine 6-pointer... and follows just 3 days later.At least Downes will be fresh for that game. But others will involve some careful decision making. I wouldn't be surprised to see Ross and Scienza held to start at Wrexham. They could be on the bench for Arsenal, but I think Eckart will do a little holding back...

 

Makes more sense to start Stewart and give larin the game on tuesday(given he’ll be getting back late from international duty

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Turkish

Turkish

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4 hours ago, trousers said:

Great bantz from the club to make Arsenal believe he's fit enough to play... ;)

mind games bro. We are toying with Arteta 

suewhistle

suewhistle

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Quick question which affects my transport options.. Is there extra time at this round or does it go straight to penalties?

Comments like "it'll be settled in 90 minutes, or the first 20" not needed!;-) However unlikely the contingency, I'm planning! 

TIA.

coalman

coalman

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15 minutes ago, suewhistle said:

Quick question which affects my transport options.. Is there extra time at this round or does it go straight to penalties?

Comments like "it'll be settled in 90 minutes, or the first 20" not needed!;-) However unlikely the contingency, I'm planning! 

TIA.

it goes to extra time then penalties.

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saintdavey

saintdavey

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On 30/03/2026 at 15:23, Football Special said:

Assume this was at the open training session that fans could attend at St Mary's today, in which case hopefully someone on here can confirm it didn't look too bad? 

Seems a bit risky holding a session like that publicly, no doubt Arteta was there in disguise watching 

Looked like his ankle, couldn’t tell if twisted or impact injury. He was sat down for a while and looked in some discomfort. After 10 minutes, he walked off unaided down the tunnel and didn’t return for the autograph session.

I must say, I was very impressed that all the players spent a good hour signing autographs and taking photos with the kids. Am worried that Ross will not be available this weekend due to writer’s cramp!

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Toadhall Saint

Toadhall Saint

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2 minutes ago, saintdavey said:

Looked like his ankle, couldn’t tell if twisted or impact injury. He was sat down for a while and looked in some discomfort. After 10 minutes, he walked off unaided down the tunnel and didn’t return for the autograph session.

I must say, I was very impressed that all the players spent a good hour signing autographs and taking photos with the kids. Am worried that Ross will not be available this weekend due to writer’s cramp!

Sounds like he has spent more time signing autographs than on the pitch. 😉

Toussaint

Toussaint

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On 30/03/2026 at 15:23, Football Special said:

Assume this was at the open training session that fans could attend at St Mary's today, in which case hopefully someone on here can confirm it didn't look too bad? 

Seems a bit risky holding a session like that publicly, no doubt Arteta was there in disguise watching 

It was a showcase event, only an hour, bit of a warmup, a bit of keeping possesses and a small goal game on a crowded small pitch. The only thing they may have learned is that Scienza was still injured 

 

SNSUN

SNSUN

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On 31/03/2026 at 17:58, SaintBobby said:

I'd much prefer us to beat Arsenal, thEn Wrexham, than make love to John Westwood.

Fixed it for you. :nod:

ChristopheVAFC

ChristopheVAFC

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Hello everyone!

Tomorrow is one of the most important matches of your season! Against a Premier League side that’s always a tough opponent.

I genuinely believe Southampton have a real chance for several reasons:

- 14 matches unbeaten: one of the best runs in England and Europe!

- At home: Playing at home, in front of a sold-out crowd of over 32,000 fans, the atmosphere will be incredible!

- Arsenal’s absentees: The Gunners currently have a lot of players out, including several regular starters.

- Momentum: Tonda Eckert’s players are brimming with confidence, and the goal of a 15th consecutive unbeaten match is firmly in their minds!

- The ‘extra’ objective for the club: Even though all eyes are on the end-of-season play-offs, being just two matches away from a cup final is a great incentive to play for.

My heart goes out to you, your club and your players, and I’ll be at St Mary’s to cheer on the Saints. I’ll be experiencing this event just like you, and I sincerely hope for a good result tomorrow night!

I can’t wait to be there, friends!

I'm ready !!

#COYR and Allez VA !

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EssEffCee

EssEffCee

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Really need the crowd up for it tomorrow. Yet to have a really memorable atmosphere with the new layout and if we can't get that here then something is massively wrong.

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whelk

whelk

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32 minutes ago, EssEffCee said:

Really need the crowd up for it tomorrow. Yet to have a really memorable atmosphere with the new layout and if we can't get that here then something is massively wrong.

8pm on Saturday is perfect time for fans to turn up half cut and noisy. We will be

spyinthesky

spyinthesky

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On 01/04/2026 at 11:00, spyinthesky said:

I am waiting for my ticket to arrive in the post, bearing in mind I secured my seat well over a week ago.
Anyone in the same position?

Still waiting for my paper ticket!!
No post today so hope it arrives tomorrow or I face a queue at the architecturally splendid Ticket Office!!

RTW Saint

RTW Saint

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On 29/03/2026 at 18:14, Mattio said:

My family have decided too late they want to come to the game. If anyone happens to have 3 tickets and can’t make it, drop me a message. Cheers! 

Mattio. Unfortunately I can’t now attend tomorrow and have three tickets. If you are still looking drop me a message on 07919 216869. 

RedArmy

RedArmy

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I think Downes will be a bigger loss than most people realise. 
 

We are a completely different team without him when he’s at the top of his game. 

 

 

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Saint_clark

Saint_clark

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42 minutes ago, RedArmy said:

I think Downes will be a bigger loss than most people realise. 
 

We are a completely different team without him when he’s at the top of his game. 

 

 

Perfect situation for Bragg to make himself a target for the top 6.

Toadhall Saint

Toadhall Saint

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1 hour ago, RedArmy said:

I think Downes will be a bigger loss than most people realise. 
 

We are a completely different team without him when he’s at the top of his game. 

 

 

Shouldn’t be a problem given they have half of their squad injured - allegedly 😉

die Mannyschaft

die Mannyschaft

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Think we will need a lot of luck to win. Norwich game afain had the 2nd half flat, defensive performance.  Cant do that v Arsenal who wont have all those players out. 

Arsenal were really poor v City in Cup final and I cant see them being that bad again.

Our be chance is to score the chances we create in first half. 

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