Man City 2-1 Saints - Match Thread

[Patrick Bateman]

42 minutes ago, Football Special said:

Games like this, beating Arsenal and our play off final win have been brilliant for instilling a sense of pride in supporting Saints for the next generation of youngsters growing up, they're bombarded with brainwashing about the "big 6" whether its from glory hunters at school, football youtubers, sky TV, playing FIFA on the Xbox etc, walking down the steps seeing a sea of 36,000 proud Saints fans , wonderful sight . We had three generations of family with us on Saturday some of which were at Wembley in 76 , nice moment to have. 

This is really noticeable for me. My lad, 11 has absolutely loved it this year as we all have; his face at Wembley was a picture and great to see him 'singing' along with us all too. Before Christmas he was not overly fussed about us renewing season tickets, on the way home on Saturday he asked "can we have season tickets again next year?"

These types of matches, these type of performances, players and management busting a gut to win everything and build proper relationships with fans is what we've missed for years and is the key to getting the younger generation loving the club. Good times. 

[Mattio]

49 minutes ago, Football Special said:

Games like this, beating Arsenal and our play off final win have been brilliant for instilling a sense of pride in supporting Saints for the next generation of youngsters growing up, they're bombarded with brainwashing about the "big 6" whether its from glory hunters at school, football youtubers, sky TV, playing FIFA on the Xbox etc, walking down the steps seeing a sea of 36,000 proud Saints fans , wonderful sight . We had three generations of family with us on Saturday some of which were at Wembley in 76 , nice moment to have. 

Have you travelled back from 23rd May to let us know we win the play-offs? 

[Football Special]

40 minutes ago, Mattio said:

Have you travelled back from 23rd May to let us know we win the play-offs? 

Unfortunately not was relying on the 2024  Leeds game for that particular moment 

[iansums]

Adam Blackmore's commentary for the goal is simply glorious.

[Saint_clark]

43 minutes ago, iansums said:

Adam Blackmore's commentary for the goal is simply glorious.

It hurts watching it knowing it'll never be an iconic on the way to winning moment though. Looking forward to the heart break fading so I can just reflect fondly. 

[OldNick]

55 minutes ago, iansums said:

Adam Blackmore's commentary for the goal is simply glorious.

Always is, but Fletcher was brilliant how he stayed quiet so that the crowd noise came through

Edited 2 hours ago by OldNick

[OldNick]

4 hours ago, Football Special said:

Games like this, beating Arsenal and our play off final win have been brilliant for instilling a sense of pride in supporting Saints for the next generation of youngsters growing up, they're bombarded with brainwashing about the "big 6" whether its from glory hunters at school, football youtubers, sky TV, playing FIFA on the Xbox etc, walking down the steps seeing a sea of 36,000 proud Saints fans , wonderful sight . We had three generations of family with us on Saturday some of which were at Wembley in 76 , nice moment to have. 

It was so good seeing all the young kids supping up what being a football fan is all about. We didnt win but those moments will cement those kids to Saints forever. Man City and the likes fans who have been there time and again just dont get the same feeling

[OldNick]

23 hours ago, Football Special said:

Its great, easier to watch from here 

 

Watching McCoist and even Gerrard stunned (Gerrard puffs out his cheeks in amazment if you look)

[saintant]

Just watched manager cam with Tonda and Pep in technical areas. Very good.

[iansums]

1 hour ago, OldNick said:

Always is, but Fletcher was brilliant how he stayed quiet so that the crowd noise came through

Agreed, that was excellent. Some commentators have far too much to say for themselves, looking at you Peter Drury.