Man City vs Saints - Saturday 5.15pm

[Badger]

56 minutes ago, swedish dave said:

I know Spurs new ground cost a billion, but there is more atmosphere and spirit for

both players and fans when playing at the national stadium.  

Personally I think the opposite. A full neutral venue is better and provides a more electric atmosphere than a two thirds Wembley.

We've got better stadiums now than we’ve had since the change of stadium requirements (Spurs, Emirates, Etihad, Millennium Stadium). Should be using them in my book. 

[Badger]

17 minutes ago, saintant said:

Maybe but Rodri is definitely not gonna play and he'll be a huge miss for them.

Bet Pep didn’t tell us about Rodri, then put on a sorrowful expression complaining they’re down to the ‘bare bones’ though. 

[OldNick]

6 hours ago, 23rdSaint said:

Does anyone know where they'll be showing the Ipswich game around the Wembley area? If WBA do us a favour, that would boost what will already be an incredible atmosphere. 
 

It's a 12:30 kick-off, same time as Fulham vs. Villa, so have a feeling that will be the default game shown by venues. 

Yep but the refs have it pencilled in for Ipswich to get a pen at 12.31 and as many as they need to win until full time

[trousers]

Quarshie features on the team bus departure video this afternoon... A sign that Stephens has been deemed unfit or just keeping all options open...?

[goodymatt]

Ordered some more of those DH Gate FA Cup tops in the hope to get the proper halo but they are the same as the ones I already have. If anyone is size medium and wants them I’m happy to bring along to Wembley.

[DrSuess1979]

6 hours ago, NSG said:

All yours 👍

NB: have no idea how to DM you so you’ll have to let me know how!

Sorry tried to dm you as well 

not letting me 

can I put me email on here ? 

 

 

[Badger]

Have the QR codes start arriving yet ? 

[OldNick]

56 minutes ago, trousers said:

Quarshie features on the team bus departure video this afternoon... A sign that Stephens has been deemed unfit or just keeping all options open...?

The way Tonda has been coy about Wellington has made me wonder if he is going to go left field replacing Manning

[Stripey McStripe Shirt]

6 minutes ago, Badger said:

Have the QR codes start arriving yet ? 

Presumably in about half an hour...

[saintant]

9 minutes ago, OldNick said:

The way Tonda has been coy about Wellington has made me wonder if he is going to go left field replacing Manning

I had the same feeling but I can't see any alternative to Wellington. Even if he went with 3 centre backs surely Wellington would be left wing back. 

[saintstowin]

Yeah I picked up on that. I really hope we go with the most obvious replacement for Manning (Welington). And please don't muck around with different formations at the back - that must be unlikely. I hope. 

I'd also be surprised if Wood didn't play (if Stephens is unfit which looks likely). Quarshie's pace might be tempting but he's had so few minutes. 

If Tonda keeps us guessing that is good news because they won't know either. If they even care!

 

[beatlesaint]

1 hour ago, trousers said:

Quarshie features on the team bus departure video this afternoon... A sign that Stephens has been deemed unfit or just keeping all options open...?

Remember there are 9 named subs in the FA Cup so regardless of Capt Jack’s fitness Quarshie is bound to feature in the matchday squad.

[Saint In Cornwall]

49 minutes ago, Badger said:

Have the QR codes start arriving yet ? 

Got mine 

[Badger]

9 minutes ago, Saint In Cornwall said:

Got mine 

Me too, now.

What could go wrong tomorrow with this then ?

[James_86]

10 hours ago, bender said:

I have 2 X spare £32.50 tickets going !!!

Yesterday I bought some better ones nearer the front as I took advantage of our extra allocation so these are my original tickets 

Id be potentially interested in them. Years since been on here, they not have private message no more? As would send number  🤣

 

[StrangelyBrown]

1 hour ago, Badger said:

Me too, now.

What could go wrong tomorrow with this then ?

Likewise!

[die Mannyschaft]

2 hours ago, Stripey McStripe Shirt said:

Presumably in about half an hour...

Got mine 

[Doctoroncall]

Guardian story on spirit of 76

[BARCELONASAINT]

3 hours ago, goodymatt said:

Ordered some more of those DH Gate FA Cup tops in the hope to get the proper halo but they are the same as the ones I already have. If anyone is size medium and wants them I’m happy to bring along to Wembley.

hello mate, i would be happy to take 1 of your hands at Wembley

[Scummer]

4 hours ago, Badger said:

Have the QR codes start arriving yet ? 

Nice touch that the background is pale yellow and blue

[Mr Brightside]

4 hours ago, goodymatt said:

Ordered some more of those DH Gate FA Cup tops in the hope to get the proper halo but they are the same as the ones I already have. If anyone is size medium and wants them I’m happy to bring along to Wembley.

My lad ordered one but it’s not arrived. So would happily take one, but appreciate meeting up may be tricky. Where you heading beforehand? We were planning on Spoons or the Green Man I think. 

[goodymatt]

21 minutes ago, Mr Brightside said:

My lad ordered one but it’s not arrived. So would happily take one, but appreciate meeting up may be tricky. Where you heading beforehand? We were planning on Spoons or the Green Man I think. 

I’m just working my way through messages, you were 4th to contact via the thread/DM. Let me see if the others take them and if not I’ll give you a shout tomorrow.

[Osvaldorama]

Got a spare ticket if anyone needs one. 
 

Up towards the back, face value 

[Graffito]

2 hours ago, Doctoroncall said:

Guardian story on spirit of 76

Good read. I was there. One of the best days of my life. 

[Chris cooper]

14 hours ago, 23rdSaint said:

Does anyone know where they'll be showing the Ipswich game around the Wembley area? If WBA do us a favour, that would boost what will already be an incredible atmosphere. 
 

It's a 12:30 kick-off, same time as Fulham vs. Villa, so have a feeling that will be the default game shown by venues. 

Hole in the wall .. Waterloo 

[Sardonic Squirrels]

Good luck in your game tomorrow.    It's nothing to do with league placings or who gets what in the Championship this season, just sincere wishes you can do it and go on to reach the Final.    Wanted you to do it back in 2003 when think Gordon Strachan were manager but wasn't to be.   Now there's another opportunity in clear sight to win it again and it would be great for neutrals on the 50 year anniversary.  

mid-late 1970's was a great time when teams like ours won the competition, beating bigger clubs in the Final when few gave it a chance.    Just go out this weekend and believe you can do it, the opposition are far from indestructible and last years final just goes to prove all things are possible at this stage of competition.  

[Roo1976]

2 hours ago, Osvaldorama said:

Got a spare ticket if anyone needs one. 
 

Up towards the back, face value 

wish ours were...............................................face value.