26/27 - Other Games

[Badger]

12 minutes ago, Kenilworthy1959 said:

It is often forgotten now. But United away were a real menace in the late 70s. Southampton was under siege when we played them at the Dell in the FA Cup. And there was the classic time when they swarmed all over Carrow Road, one United fan fell through the roof and an old lady stuck the boot in as he was lying on the ground

They were among the worst in the 70s, and their behaviour set a bit of a benchmark for others (Chelsea for example) to aim for.

They’d always come to games in droves, I remember masses of the bastards c72, and then there was our relegation match in 1974, which fortunately was a ticket match (not that a regular feature then). The first pitch invasion I recall in the national news was after they were relegated in their Man City match that season.

1975 I think they clinched promotion at The Dell which led to a pitch invasion after the game, and vaguely recall them collapsing the goal at the Archers Road end. 
 

Made 1976 all the sweeter. But the following season as you say was potential carnage. 
 

Edited Wednesday at 12:59 by Badger

[adrian lord]

Yes, utter thugs in the 70s. 

[Sarnia Cherie]

On 28/10/2026 at 10:07, Holmes_and_Watson said:

Arteta having a harsh word at Dowman after his late sending off.

Arteta said it was due to something they had talked about before the game. I'm reading into that, that it was that they would take heavy tackles but to watch their discipline. Dowman had been sent off in another game, I think England u-21s.

 

 

According to the paper, Arteta had told Dowman to watch Harrison Neal who was known for winding opposition players up. Dowman fell for Neal's tactics and off he went. A lipreader says Arteta is saying to him "Get to the dressing room", much as you might tell your kids to get to their bedroom. A lesson learned for Dowman. The red card appeal has been refused.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

38 minutes ago, Sarnia Cherie said:

According to the paper, Arteta had told Dowman to watch Harrison Neal who was known for winding opposition players up. Dowman fell for Neal's tactics and off he went. A lipreader says Arteta is saying to him "Get to the dressing room", much as you might tell your kids to get to their bedroom. A lesson learned for Dowman. The red card appeal has been refused.

Dowman suspended for 3 games. And grounded for a month by Arteta with no playstation. 🙂

[Britannia]

There is conflicting information on the ticket website about Boro eligibility.

Website suggests that it is on general sale today for supporters with purchase history.

I have at least one friend that I know meets the criteria but when I look at the selection it shows greyed out.  I notice it does show "Membership Priority" though.

I'm a bit lost to why I can't do it.

[Football Special]

13 minutes ago, Britannia said:

There is conflicting information on the ticket website about Boro eligibility.

Website suggests that it is on general sale today for supporters with purchase history.

I have at least one friend that I know meets the criteria but when I look at the selection it shows greyed out.  I notice it does show "Membership Priority" though.

I'm a bit lost to why I can't do it.

Feels like theyve made it more complicated than needs to be, do you have a game purchased from this season? 

Friday 30th October - First general sale window. To purchase tickets during this initial general sale window, supporters must meet all of the following criteria:

- Have a previous purchase history, purchasing at least one competitive Southampton FC Men's First Team match between the 2020/21 season and 2025/26 seasons

- Purchased one or more competitive Southampton FC Men's First Team matches in the 2026/27 season.

Friday 6th November - Supporters with a previous purchase history, purchasing at least one competitive Southampton FC Men's First Team match between the 2020/21 season and 2025/26 seasons can purchase their ticket for this match.

[Britannia]

10 minutes ago, Football Special said:

Feels like theyve made it more complicated than needs to be, do you have a game purchased from this season? 

Friday 30th October - First general sale window. To purchase tickets during this initial general sale window, supporters must meet all of the following criteria:

- Have a previous purchase history, purchasing at least one competitive Southampton FC Men's First Team match between the 2020/21 season and 2025/26 seasons

- Purchased one or more competitive Southampton FC Men's First Team matches in the 2026/27 season.

Friday 6th November - Supporters with a previous purchase history, purchasing at least one competitive Southampton FC Men's First Team match between the 2020/21 season and 2025/26 seasons can purchase their ticket for this match.

I'm trying to buy three tickets.

One friend meets the above criteria, the other I don't think has any purchase history last season so might not be eligible anyway.  I have a membership.

I should be able to buy a ticket for the one I know to be correct but it seems the system picks me up as a member and only allows me to buy a "Membership" ticket, thus I can't.

Could I buy two tickets assigned to me and use that or is that against terms? 

[The Kraken]

BBD potentially starting up top for Sheff Utd tonight as they have a few injuries. Sky just showed a stat, BBD hasn’t scored in the championship since April 3rd.

Tonight is the night…

Edited 22 hours ago by The Kraken

[Willo of Whiteley]

5 minutes ago, The Kraken said:

BBD potentially starting up top for Sheff Utd tonight as they have a few injuries. Sky just showed a stat, BBD hasn’t scored in the championship since April 3rd.

Tonight is the night…

One of the many footballers stealing a living as a “striker”. Hes not even a footballer.

[The Kraken]

47 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

One of the many footballers stealing a living as a “striker”. Hes not even a footballer.

Told you 😎

[SNSUN]

Sheffield United doing a good job of sneaking up the League (potentially) but I still don't think they'll bother the play-offs. As long as they beat Hollywood tonight I'll be happy. 

[SNSUN]

Wrexham lose, 2nd defeat in a row for the first time this year - it could be 4 in a row, they have Boro and Wolves next. Though it would be nice if they could get something from both games!

[Harry_SFC]

7 minutes ago, SNSUN said:

Wrexham lose, 2nd defeat in a row for the first time this year - it could be 4 in a row, they have Boro and Wolves next. Though it would be nice if they could get something from both games!

Wrexham really struggling this season. Our two losses so far have come from two very poor sides. Annoying. 

[Lighthouse]

Far be it from me to stick up for Jamie Carragher but have a day off, Villa. 😆

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqd09p3kppyvo

[Saint NL]

Surely Carrick is done for this time. That defending for the goal was diabolical, now they're down to 10 men.

[SNSUN]

Without their opening day win against us, Watford would be in the relegation zone. They were 2 up today and are now losing 3-2. Burnley should pick up so they could be in trouble. 

[sockeye]

Birmingham in second. Recontextualises the draw at their place a little bit.

[hypochondriac]

Wrong thread.

Edited 3 hours ago by hypochondriac

[Lighthouse]

The wheels are off Sunderland’s wagon now. Getting thumped at Coventry and bottom of the league.

[SW5 SAINT]

Ross Stewart scores his first for Swansea….

[Gloucester Saint]

7 minutes ago, SW5 SAINT said:

Ross Stewart scores his first for Swansea….

Blackburn terrible, Swansea decent. Wouldn’t have given Stewart a 3 year contract.

Baggies 3-1 up at W Ham. Price made it again, did we sign the wrong player?

[sfc4prem]

Few decent teams up the top at the moment. The trend seems to be: seemingly dangerous and unbeatable, until they play us.

[Patches O Houlihan]

From the BBC feed - JWP's evening keeps getting better