Cup Semi Final

[st Tommy]

Not long now to our trip to hampden and im guessing tickets will probably go on sale within the next couple of weeks!

It had been mentioned about asking saints for a block booking at hampden (similar to Dundee i guess) so that we can all sit together. Are folk keen for this? If so, how many are planning on going through?

There was also some chat about heading through early, on a mid-afternoon train (half day at work may be needed!:wink:), so we can get a few pre-game beers on the go, either in the city centre or at church on the hill. any thoughts on this? Whos in?

[SaintDougie]

Not long now to our trip to hampden and im guessing tickets will probably go on sale within the next couple of weeks!

It had been mentioned about asking saints for a block booking at hampden (similar to Dundee i guess) so that we can all sit together. Are folk keen for this? If so, how many are planning on going through?

There was also some chat about heading through early, on a mid-afternoon train (half day at work may be needed!:wink:), so we can get a few pre-game beers on the go, either in the city centre or at church on the hill. any thoughts on this? Whos in?

Im up for a block booking. Dont know if I'll be able to get a half day though, anyone driving through?

[Nold]

The block booking seems a good idea. Definitely up for the half day that will more than likely also necessitate the next day off as well!

[The ghost of Jim Morton]

Game off...In case we get cauld or slip:laugh:

[geoff was right!!]

Yeah i'm up for this one, who knows it might be our next game the way the weather is going.

I'll probably go into work at 5 and finish at 1 then take the next day off. It'll let me have a couple of beers.

[saint_markperth]

http://www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk/newsitemsdetail.php?param=657

Saints will receive an initial allocation of 3,533 tickets and these are priced as follows:

Section J £24 (limited number only)
Section I 4-6 £22
Section I 1-3 £18 (Adult) £5 (Under 16)

Tickets will be available to Season Ticket holders upon production of their Season Ticket book as follows:

Monday 11th to Friday 15th January 2010 9.30am to 5pm

Thereafter a general sale of tickets will take place as follows:
Monday 18th to Friday 22nd January 2010 9.30am to 5.00pm
Monday 25th to Friday 29th January 2010 “
Monday 1st to Wednesday 3rd February 2010 “

[st Tommy]

I dont mind phoning onMonday to see if we can get a block booking but need to know an idea of numbers. Whats the thoughts?
Also, go for the £22 seats or the £18?

[SaintDougie]

I dont mind phoning onMonday to see if we can get a block booking but need to know an idea of numbers. Whats the thoughts?
Also, go for the £22 seats or the £18?

Count me in, I dont really mind which tickets are booked though.

[auld reekie saint]

Definitely up for this.
My vote is for the £22 tickets.You want a good view at what could be an historic victory!

[Baldy Marc]

Not long now to our trip to hampden and im guessing tickets will probably go on sale within the next couple of weeks!

It had been mentioned about asking saints for a block booking at hampden (similar to Dundee i guess) so that we can all sit together. Are folk keen for this? If so, how many are planning on going through?

There was also some chat about heading through early, on a mid-afternoon train (half day at work may be needed!:wink:), so we can get a few pre-game beers on the go, either in the city centre or at church on the hill. any thoughts on this? Whos in?

Block booking would be good. Not sure if I will take a half day or just work from Glasgow then meet in town somewhere. Next day off would probably be a good idea though.

I'm not fussed where we sit although the 'cheap' seats may be where the vocal fans go.

[geoff was right!!]

Block booking sounds good, not bothered where we sit.

[Kilgour]

Wife and I deffo going.Would like to sit with like minded fans so block booking a good idea. Not too bothered about seats but £22 for preference.

[st Tommy]

Saints werent keen to take a block booking where i wasnt buying for all the tickets up front. However, a limited number have been reserved in the £22 seats, so just mention youre with Edin Saints when you call up. If we sell the initial block set aside then we can ask for more (or maybe just ask to sit near the block booking), although we have to be confident of selling them all. i.e. they dont want to book 30 seats and then we only sell 15 - they would prefer to sell 15 and then have us ask for another 10 or so if needed.

[Baldy Marc]

Saints werent keen to take a block booking where i wasnt buying for all the tickets up front. However, a limited number have been reserved in the £22 seats, so just mention youre with Edin Saints when you call up. If we sell the initial block set aside then we can ask for more (or maybe just ask to sit near the block booking), although we have to be confident of selling them all. i.e. they dont want to book 30 seats and then we only sell 15 - they would prefer to sell 15 and then have us ask for another 10 or so if needed.

Just ordered mine. Said they had 9 set aside.

[st Tommy]

Just ordered mine. Said they had 9 set aside.

Think thats 9 left from the original booking. (i got 15 set aside initially)

[Kilgour]

Just phoned without checking and was politely told that as I no longer have a season ticket I could not apply until the 19th.Could understand it if briefs were tight but I would have thought all sales would be appreciated.

[Baldy Marc]

Just phoned without checking and was politely told that as I no longer have a season ticket I could not apply until the 19th.Could understand it if briefs were tight but I would have thought all sales would be appreciated.
Strange. I'm not a season ticket holder and wasn't even asked if i had one. Just said i wanted one of the tickets for the edinburgh supporters section.

[Kilgour]

Strange. I'm not a season ticket holder and wasn't even asked if i had one. Just said i wanted one of the tickets for the edinburgh supporters section.

I mentioned the Edinburgh block booking but the lady sounded as though I was talking double dutch.I have no doubt we will get tickets but I would have thought £44 sale would be welcome.

[geoff was right!!]

I mentioned the Edinburgh block booking but the lady sounded as though I was talking double dutch.I have no doubt we will get tickets but I would have thought £44 sale would be welcome.

Same for me, they must be worried that season ticket holders will miss out :shock: crazy but nothing more than I expected.

[Nold]

Had a look for potential prices for the train and the cheapest I found was £10.60 on raileasy.com. Seems to give plenty of options for times of travel as well.

[SaintDougie]

Anyone getting the train through straight after work? I think thats the only option i'm going to have.

[geoff was right!!]

I got my tickets in the post today so now it's what train to get? When is everyone heading through?

[st Tommy]

I got my tickets in the post today so now it's what train to get? When is everyone heading through?

I sm still to try and sort out a holiday with my work - if i get a half day ill probably just meet you in glasgow (go from Claires) but if i have the whole day off then ill probably get the train, maybe mid afternoon-ish?

[ryangordon86]

Anyone getting the train through straight after work? I think thats the only option i'm going to have.

not decided if im going yet but if i am, i'll either take the train or drive through after work

[Nold]

Only 2 of the original 15 tickets left. They didn't keep any more tickets near the 15 so Dougie, Barney and I are in Row Y whereas I think you guys are in row F.

[Kilgour]

Just ordered mine today but went for £24 tickets in deferrence to my wife. Lady said plenty tickets available. Half empty Hampden at best .

[SaintDougie]

not decided if im going yet but if i am, i'll either take the train or drive through after work

Sound I'll probably be joining you. If you're driving I'll happily give you some petrol money.

[chopper]

I got my tickets in the post today so now it's what train to get? When is everyone heading through?

I'm off all day (and the next day and the next day and so on until the following Tuesday!) so name the time (roughly lunchtime sounds a decent starting time) and let the festivities begin!!!

[geoff was right!!]

I was thinking about the 14:56 from Edinburgh to Glasgow Central which gets in at 16:11, but just getting on the train at Livingston at 15:15. Go for something to eat and a few beers then get a train from Central to Mount Florida. A return for me is only £9.

[chopper]

I was thinking about the 14:56 from Edinburgh to Glasgow Central which gets in at 16:11, but just getting on the train at Livingston at 15:15. Go for something to eat and a few beers then get a train from Central to Mount Florida. A return for me is only £9.

That sounds a decent plan - those that want a couple extra can head for some in/near Waverley/Haymarket. Return should be about £15 or so if it is a cheap day return.

[Nold]

Sounds good to me.

[geoff was right!!]

That sounds a decent plan - those that want a couple extra can head for some in/near Waverley/Haymarket. Return should be about £15 or so if it is a cheap day return.

An off peak day return from Edinburgh is £10.70 at the moment

[Nold]

What time of train are we looking for the return journey

[st Tommy]

I was thinking about the 14:56 from Edinburgh to Glasgow Central which gets in at 16:11, but just getting on the train at Livingston at 15:15. Go for something to eat and a few beers then get a train from Central to Mount Florida. A return for me is only £9.

If you get that train then ill jump on at Uddingston after dropping the car off at Claires.

Otherwise, ill probably just meet you in Glasgow.

Got my 1/2 day of work booked for the Wed afternoon and Thurs morning! Bring it on!

[geoff was right!!]

What time of train are we looking for the return journey

I'm going for the 23:06 train, no doubt it'll be busy getting back to Central station and with the chance of extra time etc i'll go for this one. If i'm early then a few pints at the station to celebrate :wink:

[geoff was right!!]

If you get that train then ill jump on at Uddingston after dropping the car off at Claires.

Otherwise, ill probably just meet you in Glasgow.

Got my 1/2 day of work booked for the Wed afternoon and Thurs morning! Bring it on!

I don't think the 14:56 stops at Uddingston Tommy. This train makes 5 stops before Glasgow.

The 14:25 and 15:26 both make 17 stops :shock: including Uddingston I think.

That's one of the reasons I picked the 14:56 so probably better to meet you in Glasgow.

[st Tommy]

I don't think the 14:56 stops at Uddingston Tommy. This train makes 5 stops before Glasgow.

The 14:25 and 15:26 both make 17 stops :shock: including Uddingston I think.

That's one of the reasons I picked the 14:56 so probably better to meet you in Glasgow.

Ah, right! Cheers!

I will see what happens - i may yet still go from Edinburgh!

[geoff was right!!]

That's my train tickets bought, found Trainline to be the cheapest. £18 for 2 return tickets + £1 booking fee. Scotrail was £26.

I'll just get the Mount Florida ones when I get to Central station.

[chopper]

I'm going Edinburgh - Queen Street and can then decide when to go to Mount Florida from a nice city centre public house.

[geoff was right!!]

I'm going Edinburgh - Queen Street and can then decide when to go to Mount Florida from a nice city centre public house.

What time are you going through and any idea of what are the best pubs?

[Kilgour]

Remember k.o. is 7:35 not the more traditional 7:45.

[Nold]

Thinking about getting the 1433 from Haymarket which gets in at 1520 then the 2300 home. £10.70 return on thetrainline.com

Anyone else up for getting these trains or have alternative ideas?

[auld reekie saint]

Horseshoe bar is a good shout.
Close to central station.

[chopper]

I think 1433 sounds like a plan - pub wise, there's the Horsehoe, Iron Horse, Firewater (Sauchiehall St) or for cheap grub/drinks the Weatherspoons (Counting House?) on George Square.

Closer to Hampden, the International could be a shout for meeting up with those who are driving through.

[Nold]

Going to book tickets for the above trains tomorrow then to make sure to get the discount.

In case anyone hasn't seen it, I have an extra ticket as Dougie is now unable to attend. Anyone still needing one?

[st Tommy]

Horseshoe bar is a good shout.
Close to central station.

Horseshoe bar from about half 3 sounds a good place to meet up for cheap food and beer.

Can move to a bar closer to the stadium once folk have arrived on their various trains!

[geoff was right!!]

Horseshoe bar from about half 3 sounds a good place to meet up for cheap food and beer.

Can move to a bar closer to the stadium once folk have arrived on their various trains!

Sounds like a good plan, Dean and I will be there about quarter past 4

[Scobby_SJFC]

Trying to get a few of us gathered at the counting house and a load of us on the one train to Hampden if you guys fancy?

http://www.weareperth.co.uk/vforum/showthread.php?t=12385

[st Tommy]

There was a wee bit of chat on Saturday about meeting up in the Mercat on Wednesday before getting the 2.30 train through to Glasgow....are folk still keen to do that?

The Mercat have a deal on food at the moment with all lunches £5 from 12.30-2.30 so that could be a good way to start of the day!!

[Nold]

Sounds good to me.

[SaintDougie]

Anyone like myself unable to make it through tomorrow?

If so I think I will be watching it in the Chanter on Bread Street if anyone is interested in joining?

[Polo]

Anyone like myself unable to make it through tomorrow?

If so I think I will be watching it in the Chanter on Bread Street if anyone is interested in joining?

I'd be up for that, not going to be finished work until 6.30 so can't make it through.

[SaintDougie]

I'd be up for that, not going to be finished work until 6.30 so can't make it through.

Same, I probably wont finish until at least 6ish. Should be in the Chanter for around 7pm.

[bigstu]

We are getting the 4.15 or 4.30 train through from Edinburgh. Will be going to the Counting house. If we dont see you there will see you on the train back to Edin later.

Stu

[geoff was right!!]

Anyone like myself unable to make it through tomorrow?

If so I think I will be watching it in the Chanter on Bread Street if anyone is interested in joining?

I'd be up for that, not going to be finished work until 6.30 so can't make it through.

Same, I probably wont finish until at least 6ish. Should be in the Chanter for around 7pm.

Need to start a new thread for this pish.......................part timers :wink:

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[SaintDougie]

Need to start a new thread for this pish.......................part timers :wink:

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Sit down!




:)

[geoff was right!!]

What time is everyone going through? Looks like Nold will be first there but wouldn't expect anything less from him :wink:

Are we staying at the Horseshoe before going to Mount Florida? Don't fancy the Counting House. Maybe we had this conversation on Saturday but my memory isn't what it used to be :confused:

[geoff was right!!]

Sit down!




:)

Never :laugh:

[st Tommy]

What time is everyone going through? Looks like Nold will be first there but wouldn't expect anything less from him :wink:

Are we staying at the Horseshoe before going to Mount Florida? Don't fancy the Counting House. Maybe we had this conversation on Saturday but my memory isn't what it used to be :confused:

aye we had this chat on saturday! :laugh:

think there will be a few of us on the 2.30 train so see you in pub when you get there.

Mind your autograph book now :wink::laugh:

[geoff was right!!]

aye we had this chat on saturday! :laugh:

think there will be a few of us on the 2.30 train so see you in pub when you get there.

Mind your autograph book now :wink::laugh:

I thought we did but wasn't sure :oops:

I'll see you there with my book :laugh:

[Kilgour]

Catching the 12;45 but not sure which pub Ill be in yet but I need a bit of time to warm up. What an incentive to skelp the Huns in their own backyard.