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Reply | Empty seats at norwich
at 21:13 15 Dec 2025
There were about 6 dotted around in rows near to me. Nothing too significant.
I saw the picture of a whole block that was empty (didn't notice on day). This just didn't make sense, and suggests it was corporate as they were all together ?
I have no objection to sponsors getting some tickets, given the investment in the club, but it is frustrating to see empty blocks of seats at games officially sold out. if the blocks are Sponsor allocations, it would help if they handed back any tickets not needed. I am sure there are many saints fans that would welcome a ticket, even at very short notice.
If Sponsors are wasting tickets, then the club needs to have a serious conversation with them.
On a separate note, I worked for a large corporate in London, and we had corporate/hospitality tickets for Arsenal. These were were offered to clients who also regularly failed to use them or turn up.
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Reply | World Cup
at 07:04 14 Dec 2025
Good luck Hedge End. That is some record !
As for a couple of quid, looking at the prices for next year it will probably need more than a couple of quid ! :)
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Reply | World Cup
at 17:54 13 Dec 2025
Does this mean no Hedge End flag next year ?
An old colleague of mine, has done last 5 World Cups, but has decided against next year because of prices. Must admit, I don't blame him. They are ridiculous, and I have sympathy for those who follow England (and others), build up points to guarantee tickets and then get shafted like this.
Interesting article in telegraph today, referencing FA's silence, why they haven't spoken up etc and the extra costs FIFA added because number of teams increased ? [Post edited 13 Dec 20:41]
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Reply | Norwich v Saints
at 17:42 13 Dec 2025
It could have all been different (perhaps) if Scienza's free kick in 1st minute had gone in.
All of the back line today were complicit in this crazy side to side passing. I don't even think Norwich pressed that hard, certainly not as much as Millwall and West Brom, yet we just invited them to come forward.
Fraser was playing far too deep. When he did get forward, he stopped and went backwards. He offered no out let and created nothing. Needs to be dropped. Even when Wellington came on, he also got involved in the tippy tippy stuff. 87 mins gone, and they were still doing it !
As for Baz comments, I didn't think he did anything wrong today.
Tonda needs to sort this out and fast. We are looking far too predictable.
As for their winner, I wasn't sure at first if it was hand ball, but when they stop showing a replay on screen you know it is contentious ! Seen it now, but still wouldn't want VAR back.
That was definitely 3 points dropped today. [Post edited 13 Dec 17:48]
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Reply | Norwich Away
at 12:58 11 Dec 2025
One of my favourite visits.
Fortunately, I am only 90 mins on train away, and Anglia rail doing a day return deal (specific train times only). For those with a Network Rail card, you can do a 'Split' ticket upto Ipswich (It doesn't cover all way to Norwich).
If driving, I wouldn't recommend parking too close to ground as getting away is bad and there will be xmas shoppers as well. There are some schools locally that offer parking on fringe of town. Can't remember names, but you will probably see signs.
It's a shame it is an early KO as there are some decent pubs in the City. I am not a big fan of Wetherspoons, but won't knock their prices and this time I will be going to Queen Iceni on way to ground for a breakfast and quick beer !
Looking forward to another win ! [Post edited 11 Dec 13:21]
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Reply | Views From Behind the Dugout II
at 06:49 8 Dec 2025
I saw the extended highlights of Ipswich v Coventry. It was noticeable, how Cov played with such a high line. On numerous occasion Ipswich just exposed this by playing over the top, and Coventry struggled with Ipswich pace. If Coventry play like that against us, Fellows and Armstrong should have a field day, unless the back line decide to play rusty ball at the back, in which case they will close us down very quick. |
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Reply | Birmingham Game Matchday Thread
at 18:25 6 Dec 2025
Big questions again today over the substitutions. Scienza and Armstrong were probably our best 2 players, taking them off with 30 mins to go (inc 6 mins extra time) didn't make sense. They were still lively and creating chances. I can only assume he was saving them ahead of mid week game ?
Aribo and Romeu replacing Azaz and Jander on 80 mins, was a risk. Both Aribo and Romeu looked way off the pace and Birmingham took advantage. As mentioned earlier, Aribo was lucky to only get a yellow for a reckless challenge. He lost the ball easily and then chased player and took him out.
In last 10 mins we struggled to get ball away, defending deep again and inviting Birmingham on to us.
We did move the ball quicker today, but missed some very good chances.
Finally, their keeper made Bazunu and McCarthy look world class ! Bazunu did ok today, but again beaten from outside the box.
We march on ! [Post edited 6 Dec 18:31]
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Reply | FIFA peace prize.
at 19:16 5 Dec 2025
It was for all the wars he has solved. It was 7 last week, but I heard him quote 8 today, so he must have sorted another war out this week ?
I did laugh when he said to a journo today that he doesn't need awards, he just wants to save lives.
I lost count how many times he said he should get a Nobel peace prize ! [Post edited 5 Dec 19:17]
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Reply | FIFA peace prize.
at 19:02 5 Dec 2025
Why are they doing the draw now with so many play off games still to be played ?
Admittedly, I haven't been paying too much attention, but what have I missed ?
It's so confusing. [Post edited 5 Dec 19:08]
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Reply | 5 Things About Millwall
at 08:25 2 Dec 2025
An expensive day and early start for a quick day out for somebody who is not passionate about Saints ?
The support was ok. I have seen/heard better, but most (certainly more that 150 people as suggested) got behind the team. I accept the Millwall support was good, but there were long spells where they went quiet and they were on top most of the game.
Splitting Saints fans between upper and lower tiers (not sure how many were in the upper) probably didn't help. [Post edited 2 Dec 8:30]
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Reply | So does he get the job?
at 08:11 30 Nov 2025
Jury out for me as well. We have had a good run and agree the team has responded to him. Happy to continue with TE and see how it works out.
However, it was disappointing to return to old ways, playing across the back for long periods, and creating little in the process. Millwall did press well and put us under pressure, but they won't be the last team to do this, and we have be more creative to deal with it.
Whilst we were missing a number of key players, I am not convinced, it would have made any difference yesterday, because of the way the back line played 'keep ball' for ages and side to side.
We started the game like this from the off, and It was obvious that it wasn't working, but Tonda did little to change things, in fact bringing Aribo on made it worse, and as much as I like Romeu he looked slow. [Post edited 30 Nov 8:17]
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Reply | No Leo
at 19:44 29 Nov 2025
What a frustrating day today. We slipped back into our old ways, of playing across the back for too long and again the wide men were left isolated. It is no co-incidence that when Stephen plays we are slow and predictable playing from the bank.
Millwall deserved it today. They worked hard and kept us in our own half for long periods.
We defiantly missed Leo, and his driving runs. Aribo did nothing when he came on. he Looked slow and offered nothing going forward. We looked weaker when he came on.
This was my first visit to Millwall. It was abolsuite hell hole to get away from the ground. Kept waiting on the bridge for 40 mins, waiting for home fans to march past Saints fans and police cordon.
Finally, to the group of middle aged guys arguing and threatening each other during the game(Block 50), grow up ! [Post edited 30 Nov 8:01]
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Reply | Is Tonda Eckert THE ONE?
at 06:04 26 Nov 2025
I didn't really know much about Eckert before he took over as interim manager.
My initial, thought when he was appointed we should be looking for someone more experienced. However, he does seem to have got the team playing, installed some belief and got fans behind him.
There is no panic to appoint anyone at this time, especially as there are no stand out candidates. Eckert should continue and we re-evaluate again later. |
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Reply | Who was the first player to leave Saints that left you gutted?
at 08:55 25 Nov 2025
Would agree with Butty on this. Steve Williams. Deserved far more England caps (6).
Not sure he would have lasted 90 mins in many games today !
Would like to have seen Toby Alderweireld stay, but turned out to be another mercenary who dumped on us from a great height ! [Post edited 25 Nov 9:08]
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Reply | Preston Game Matchday Thread
at 17:40 1 Nov 2025
We just look clueless. In the first half we barely registered an attempt on goal, and then the second we just pumped aimless balls into the box, with no end product.
We have slipped back into playing Rusty ball, going from side to side, creating nothing.
I think Downes only touched the ball twice ? Whilst I don't rate him, he had no service. It was all so desperate. |
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Reply | Preston Game Matchday Thread
at 11:40 1 Nov 2025
I have calmed down after Blackburn game and going for a 2-0 win.
If not, this will definitely be end of Will Still.
With regards to any protests, I am not against these, but hope it is not during the game. By all means before and after, but we need to get behind team during the match. |
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Reply | Labour to increase basic rate of income tax by 2%
at 07:14 30 Oct 2025
You must have this wrong Pat ? She promised not to raise tax ? Surely she wouldn't go against that big manifesto pledge and last budget promise :)
Ironically, I do actually agree with increase in tax, rather than all the tinkering around the edges, with various stealth taxes, If it needs to be done, this is the easiest and fairest way,
Talk of ISA allowance being cut, when we need people to save more for retirement would be a negative move. It would also affect mortgage lending as well, which will impact their (unrealistic) housebuilding targets,
The whole welfare systems needs a massive overhaul as well. The number of people on PIP is out of control.
No coming back from this, if she does go ahead with tax increase. Will be an interesting budget !
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Reply | Leo Scienza
at 07:15 27 Oct 2025
Did anyone see him remonstrate with Wellington after his needless sending off against Blackburn ?
All our bench did was watch on. I am not sure that it was a straight red, but stupid and reckless challenge non the less, when we were chasing the game at the end.
Well done Scienza. |
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Reply | Blackburn Game Matchday Thread
at 17:07 25 Oct 2025
Up until now I have been prepared to give Still a chance, but the substitutions today were absurd.
When Stephens came on after 68 mins for Scienza, we had 6 defenders on the park, just inviting them to come at us.
I really wanted him to succeed and avoid the succession of managers coming/going, but this is obviously not working. If he hasn't lost the dressing room already he will after today. |
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