FA Cup Semi Final

[Saint_clark]

1 hour ago, Jack said:

Surely it’s possible, we had a huge allocation for the paint pot where Carlisle didn’t bring many so the segregations were further round 

But wasn't the extra saints that day because club wembley was on general sale because none of their members wanted it? 

[Football Special]

52 minutes ago, CB Fry said:

Presumably Wembley have been clever enough to keep back some blocks to allow the Saints end to stretch further, as it was for the JPT.

Yes the unsold Man City blocks in upper tier would be a continuation of our section so they have allowed for that, knowing the FA they'll leave it to the last minute though . 

We've sold up to block 528 i think. 

Blocks 527- 522 haven't been put on sale yet (to City) so in theory whole upper tier down to corner flag is available 

[RedWillie]

3 hours ago, kwsaint said:

Last time we played Manchester City on the BBC we won (I think).

Ah,but we were being coached by

' one of the best managers in Europe'

at the time ! 😇😉

[maysie]

Couple of questions hoping someone can help with:

-I booked 8 tickets through my account (linked customer numbers); will they all be delivered to my app and then I'll need to transfer?

- Anyone know where they will be available on the app?

[Lord Duckhunter]

17 minutes ago, maysie said:

Couple of questions hoping someone can help with:

-I booked 8 tickets through my account (linked customer numbers); will they all be delivered to my app and then I'll need to transfer?

- Anyone know where they will be available on the app?

My understanding is they go to the individual ticket holders if their email is on their account, if not, they’ll go to you to transfer. 

[Badger]

1 minute ago, Lord Duckhunter said:

My understanding is they go to the individual ticket holders if their email is on their account, if not, they’ll go to you to transfer. 

Perhaps splitting hairs, but do they go to an email account, or directly to an App? 

[Britannia]

24 minutes ago, Badger said:

Perhaps splitting hairs, but do they go to an email account, or directly to an App? 

The current "Saints Tickets" app references an email address.

When it's initially set up you can give it any email address, it's not looking for an account, just tickets assigned to that email address.

[ecuk268]

2 hours ago, maysie said:

 

- Anyone know where they will be available on the app?

 

Wednesday

[Turkish]

This time next week we will all be celebrating our victory looking forward to our 5th fa cup final 

[Patrick Bateman]

10 minutes ago, Turkish said:

This time next week we will all be celebrating our victory looking forward to our 5th fa cup final 

Next weekend; looking forward to the cup final. Weekend after, driving back from Preston after finishing 2nd. Facts.

[Turkish]

16 minutes ago, Patrick Bateman said:

Next weekend; looking forward to the cup final. Weekend after, driving back from Preston after finishing 2nd. Facts.

As one of the worlds great prophets I’m fully expecting to invited to appear on BBC match day coverage of the final with a guest appearance on cup final it’s a knock out where my CrossFit skills will see me destroy a field of local TV newsreaders, politicians and soap stars.

[Patrick Bateman]

18 minutes ago, Turkish said:

As one of the worlds great prophets I’m fully expecting to invited to appear on BBC match day coverage of the final with a guest appearance on cup final it’s a knock out where my CrossFit skills will see me destroy a field of local TV newsreaders, politicians and soap stars.

Look forward to seeing you take on Charlene White, Stacey Dooley and Tomasz Schafernaker. Good luck.

Edit: Forget Emily Thornberry. 

Edited Saturday at 22:58 by Patrick Bateman

[trousers]

I never thought I'd hear myself say this but I think we're going to significantly miss Manning's presence, leadership and experience at Wembley. 

[Toadhall Saint]

9 hours ago, Turkish said:

This time next week we will all be celebrating our victory looking forward to our 5th fa cup final 

Not saying we will but it would be nice for City to be still in with a chance of winning the Prem.  so (unfortunately) I’m going for a city win today.

[Stripey McStripe Shirt]

21 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said:

Not saying we will but it would be nice for City to be still in with a chance of winning the Prem.  so (unfortunately) I’m going for a city win today.

I dunno. I think an Arsenal winner with the last kick of the game today would destroy morale. Especially if they come from 2-0 down to do it.

[Hatch]

Is there a list of Saints pubs for Wembley ?

[benjii]

I wonder how we will approach the match? Usual system or something different. 

I guess there would be an argument to play 3cms although I think with City the big threat comes from out wide, so I'm not sure if that would help or not. What we really need is to make sure the wide players are helping the fullbacks.

I expect we would go into a 442 in defence and look to break quickly if we can.

I wonder if we might go with something like

Perry 

Back 4

Azaz Downes Jander Scienza

Archer

Larin 

[Toadhall Saint]

1 hour ago, Stripey McStripe Shirt said:

I dunno. I think an Arsenal winner with the last kick of the game today would destroy morale. Especially if they come from 2-0 down to do it.

Yeah let’s play them when they are angry and only have the cup to play for.

[Saint_clark]

2 hours ago, benjii said:

I wonder how we will approach the match? Usual system or something different. 

I guess there would be an argument to play 3cms although I think with City the big threat comes from out wide, so I'm not sure if that would help or not. What we really need is to make sure the wide players are helping the fullbacks.

I expect we would go into a 442 in defence and look to break quickly if we can.

I wonder if we might go with something like

Perry 

Back 4

Azaz Downes Jander Scienza

Archer

Larin 

Be shocked if Matsuki doesn't play for his energy tracking back. Azaz on the right to help cover Doku and O'Reilly? Nah. 

I also can't see him drastically changing what's working. 

Peretz

Bree THB Stephens Welington

Downes Charles

Matsuki Azaz Scienza

Larin

[for_heaven's_Saint]

2 hours ago, Saint_clark said:

Be shocked if Matsuki doesn't play for his energy tracking back. Azaz on the right to help cover Doku and O'Reilly? Nah. 

I also can't see him drastically changing what's working. 

Peretz

Bree THB Stephens Welington

Downes Charles

Matsuki Azaz Scienza

Larin

Yeah, I’d go with this. Possibly Jander starting and super sub Charles off the bench. 
 

 

 

[Football Special]

10 minutes ago, for_heaven's_Saint said:

Yeah, I’d go with this. Possibly Jander starting and super sub Charles off the bench. 
 

 

 

Charles and Harwood-Bellis being ex-Man City will be up for this, get Edozie in the mix as well. Would be nice for City to acknowledge the stress and anxiety they inflicted on us taking ££££ for Baz , let us have this game in compensation 

[Football Special]

5 hours ago, Hatch said:

Is there a list of Saints pubs for Wembley ?

Can't see anything confirmed yet. Its usually done by what side of the stadium we have, so Green Man, one of the fan zones , Spoons by Wembley Central etc as we have West side as usual 

I'd imagine a lot going by train will have a few central London before heading up, Baker St is usually good as well , tends not to be segregated but doubt any issues at a game like this 

Edited 11 hours ago by Football Special

[saintwbu]

Bragg has played every FA Cup game so far, would be surprised if he dropped out. Could see it being a Bragg/Jander/Downes midfield like the Coventry game possibly. However i’d like Fellows and Scienza both on in this one to be able to break like we were against Arsenal.

[saintant]

Not surprising to see City are going full strength against Arsenal. Hoping for knocks to Rodri, Doku, Semenyo and Haaland to rule them out of the semi final 🙂 A few others would be nice but I don't want to be too greedy.

[saintant]

26 minutes ago, Football Special said:

Charles and Harwood-Bellis being ex-Man City will be up for this, get Edozie in the mix as well. Would be nice for City to acknowledge the stress and anxiety they inflicted on us taking ££££ for Baz , let us have this game in compensation 

If only we could get Baz back for this one.

[Paul Chuckle]

6 hours ago, Hatch said:

Is there a list of Saints pubs for Wembley ?

https://www.brent.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/parking/wembley-event-day-parking/match-days

 

West - Southampton / Leeds 

If you have a ticket on to the west of the stadium, you can enjoy a pre-match drink or meal in the following pubs and bars.

• Crystals (Sports Bar & Aqua Lounge) 1 Popin Building, Southway, HA9 0HB
• The Arch 324 Harrow Rd, Wembley, HA9 6LL
• Station 31 299-303 Harrow Rd, Wembley, HA9 6BD
• The Robin 397A High Rd, Wembley, HA9 6AA
• JJ Moons 397 High Rd, Wembley, HA9 6AA
• The Corner House 313 Harrow Road, HA9 6BA
• Black Sheep 5 White Horse Square, South Way, HA9 0HZ
• The Green Man Dagmar Avenue, HA9 8DF
• Sixty Six Bar & Grill 3 South Way, HA9 0JU
• La Regina, St George's Hotel 43-51 Wembley Hill Road, HA9 8AU
• The White Horse 4 Wembley Park Boulevard, HA9 0HP
• Box Park 18 Olympic Way, HA9 0JT

Edited 10 hours ago by Paul Chuckle

[OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint]

11 minutes ago, Paul Chuckle said:

https://www.brent.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/parking/wembley-event-day-parking/match-days

 

West - Southampton / Leeds 

If you have a ticket on to the west of the stadium, you can enjoy a pre-match drink or meal in the following pubs and bars.

• Crystals (Sports Bar & Aqua Lounge) 1 Popin Building, Southway, HA9 0HB
• The Arch 324 Harrow Rd, Wembley, HA9 6LL
• Station 31 299-303 Harrow Rd, Wembley, HA9 6BD
• The Robin 397A High Rd, Wembley, HA9 6AA
• JJ Moons 397 High Rd, Wembley, HA9 6AA
• The Corner House 313 Harrow Road, HA9 6BA
• Black Sheep 5 White Horse Square, South Way, HA9 0HZ
• The Green Man Dagmar Avenue, HA9 8DF
• Sixty Six Bar & Grill 3 South Way, HA9 0JU
• La Regina, St George's Hotel 43-51 Wembley Hill Road, HA9 8AU
• The White Horse 4 Wembley Park Boulevard, HA9 0HP
• Box Park 18 Olympic Way, HA9 0JT

The Green Man is the one I hear about the most with its massive beer garden 

[Paul Chuckle]

1 minute ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said:

The Green Man is the one I hear about the most with its massive beer garden 

I've been the Green Man the last 3 times we've been to Wembley. Would be interested people's thoughts on the other places 

[Football Special]

Just now, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said:

The Green Man is the one I hear about the most with its massive beer garden 

Weather forecast looks spot on for the beer garden (as things stand , hope it stays that way) 

[Football Special]

2 minutes ago, Paul Chuckle said:

I've been the Green Man the last 3 times we've been to Wembley. Would be interested people's thoughts on the other places 

I dont think we've had the Boxpark before, thats just off Wembley Way on walk up to the ground, can imagine that will be popular. If going by train make the most of Central London, some top pubs around Marylebone where you can get train to Wembley Stadium 

https://www.boxpark.co.uk/venues/wembley

 

[Saint_clark]

47 minutes ago, saintant said:

Not surprising to see City are going full strength against Arsenal. Hoping for knocks to Rodri, Doku, Semenyo and Haaland to rule them out of the semi final 🙂 A few others would be niice but I don't want to be too greedy.

Burnley away midweek where they are likely to rotate massively anyway.

[Paul Chuckle]

25 minutes ago, Football Special said:

I dont think we've had the Boxpark before, thats just off Wembley Way on walk up to the ground, can imagine that will be popular. If going by train make the most of Central London, some top pubs around Marylebone where you can get train to Wembley Stadium 

https://www.boxpark.co.uk/venues/wembley

 

£12 entry will put a lot of people off

[Saint_clark]

36 minutes ago, Paul Chuckle said:

I've been the Green Man the last 3 times we've been to Wembley. Would be interested people's thoughts on the other places 

Green Man was superb for the JPT but nowhere near as enjoyable since. I think they didn't have as much security/restrictions for the JPT and it felt a lot more relaxed. 

[beatlesaint]

23 minutes ago, Saint_clark said:

Burnley away midweek where they are likely to rotate massively anyway.

Not if they beat Arsenal they won’t. Pep wants the league, he won’t heavily rotate if it’s in their own hands.

[Patrick Bateman]

7 minutes ago, Saint_clark said:

Green Man was superb for the JPT but nowhere near as enjoyable since. I think they didn't have as much security/restrictions for the JPT and it felt a lot more relaxed. 

I went there for the league cup final, I thought it was a bit rubbish and dirty tbh.

[die Mannyschaft]

44 minutes ago, beatlesaint said:

Not if they beat Arsenal they won’t. Pep wants the league, he won’t heavily rotate if it’s in their own hands.

Very unlikely to rotate, City win today and its in the bag, Arsenal don't have the bottle to attack rather than sit back and score from corners.

City are far superior to Arsenal squad wise even if the put best players on 2nd half at 70 mins the FA semi is a much tougher task than QF v Arsenal.  

Arsenal underestimated Saints,  Citywont do that.

[Saint_clark]

Seeing why I really didn't want City and just wanted to prey they'd get knocked out in the other semi. They will take us to pieces sadly, it'll be as brutal as when they played Watford at Wembley. 

Edited 8 hours ago by Saint_clark

[RedArmy]

6 minutes ago, Saint_clark said:

it'll be as brutal as when they played Wigan at Wembley. 

https://www.espn.co.uk/football/match/_/gameId/364648/wigan-athletic-manchester-city
 

I hope so 

[Saint_clark]

6 minutes ago, RedArmy said:

https://www.espn.co.uk/football/match/_/gameId/364648/wigan-athletic-manchester-city
 

I hope so 

Oops. I meant Watford.

[Lard]

1 hour ago, Football Special said:

I dont think we've had the Boxpark before, thats just off Wembley Way on walk up to the ground, can imagine that will be popular. If going by train make the most of Central London, some top pubs around Marylebone where you can get train to Wembley Stadium 

https://www.boxpark.co.uk/venues/wembley

 

I’ve been to box park,albeit for a gig. 
they made it Linkin Park fan Park at it was epic. 
beer prices were reasonable,I was surprised. 
loads of different food outlets…they aren’t so cheap but the variety is vast. 
they laid on the best pre gig live entertainment…I’m pretty sure it will be damn fine for footie. 
it’s renowned for it. 
is a very groovy place before any specific event. 
just a short walk from the tube station and too the stadium itself. 

 

[Football Special]

28 minutes ago, Saint_clark said:

Seeing why I really didn't want City and just wanted to prey they'd get knocked out in the other semi. They will take us to pieces sadly, it'll be as brutal as when they played Watford at Wembley. 

They may well do, and probably should do having accumulated best players on highest wages , its obviously not a level playing field. Just go with the right attitude and give it our best shot. Doesn't help that Saints will likely have one eye on the Ipswich game. 

Hopefully we get more tickets, have twice as many fans as them, get the moral victory 

[Luke SkyWalker-Peters]

Good result today for us. City's minds will be almost entirely on the PL now.

Given that they also have one less day of rest/preparation compared to us due to their wednesday night match, I'm starting to convince myself that we are going to shock them and win it.

[spyinthesky]

Didnt City wallop Burnley last year in the Semi's when Burnley had a very good defensive record in the Championship?

[saintant]

City have never faced a Tonda side. Just saying.

[EssEffCee]

16 minutes ago, spyinthesky said:

Didnt City wallop Burnley last year in the Semi's when Burnley had a very good defensive record in the Championship?

They played Forest last year.

[Football Special]

34 minutes ago, spyinthesky said:

Didnt City wallop Burnley last year in the Semi's when Burnley had a very good defensive record in the Championship?

Played Forest, not completely convincing in a 2-0 win, this line up (including subs who came on) 

No.Name

18
Stefan Ortega

24
Josko Gvardiol

3
Rúben Dias

75
Nico O'Reilly

27
Matheus Nunes

8
Mateo Kovacic

14
Nico González

20
Bernardo Silva

7
Omar Marmoush

11
Jérémy Doku

26
Savinho

47
Phil Foden

10
Jack Grealish

19
Ilkay Gündogan

82
Rico Lewis
 

Edited 7 hours ago by Football Special

[suewhistle]

10 hours ago, Hatch said:

Is there a list of Saints pubs for Wembley ?

Most in central London, if my experience of the play-offs is anything to go on.

I'll be going via Victoria due to where I live, so tube to Green Park, stroll along Picadilly and somewhere up that way. I popped in to The Lyric and that had Saints fans in there last time. Depends what you are looking for, I suppose.

 

[ant]

Yeah, for the playoff final I walked from Waterloo to Brewdog Seven Dials (RIP), taking in a bit of the cycling event that was on. Then did a mini crawl across Covent Garden. 

Didn't expect to see so many Saints fans in The Lyric as there was. 

Given I'd already planned to be in Hackney Wick on Saturday for an event at Beer Merchants I'll probably still go there for a bit before heading back west.

All bets are off if we win. Beers until we miss the last train home, probably.

[whelk]

4 hours ago, Saint_clark said:

Seeing why I really didn't want City and just wanted to prey they'd get knocked out in the other semi. They will take us to pieces sadly, it'll be as brutal as when they played Watford at Wembley. 

That’s the spirit. So many joyless fans. Never think we will ever win a fucking game

Edited 4 hours ago by whelk

[Turkish]

3 hours ago, saintant said:

City have never faced a Tonda side. Just saying.

They have also NEVER beaten us in an FA Cup semi final