MySpazz Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 I am down under so don't get to see any matches here we only get Celtic and now it will be Rangers 1. I'd pay for a streaming package of games direct to the club per month 2. I'd also pay for the match day programmes to be posted out each week a pre season down here would be great cheers You probably don't get the PA down there, so this is the hand out from the paper, Open the image in a new tab and print. It's A3 essexsaint and AthensSaint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexsaint Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 I think there is more than enough input for St.johnstone to act on however there lack of response to Athens thread is probably causing negative responses.. This thread is directed to overseas and I think there really wanting people that are on mainland europe and a far... The fact there are some people feeling missed out because they live in England is rather funny as the true exiles are jealous on a weekly basis that you really do have the ability to see Saints on a far more regular basis than us.. This gives us a true input in how gutted we are not seeing our beloved team.. So to all the perth people I,m Jealous and to all the others in the UK I,m Jealous send Athens some ideas he's leading it and he has the duty to make sure Saints hear our point of view.... Get a frikkin live stream sorted thats all us exiles really want and maybe a yearly get together.... It's not a laughing matter I'm in England......LAUGH OUT LOUD and I wouldn't be jealous of me as it ain't easy at all to get to a game from where I'm standing! it's very tricky for me to up sticks on a Saturday morning and get to a game from Southend. Prob just as easy if you were in Belgium or Holland.....and to be honest just as cheap to get to a game from these two countries. Having two young children and living 450 miles away also makes it very difficult. If u r retired and living abroad in The Costas then I recon u would have more opportunity of getting to a game than I would. So stop getting a boner about not living in the UK and being a "true exile", and think about the individuals who are not near our fair city, who do live outside Scotland and who aren't able to splash out on flights, or petrol or train tickets every other weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexsaint Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 You probably don't get the PA down there, so this is the hand out from the paper, Open the image in a new tab and print. It's A3 That's actually a very nice thing to have messaged. Well done you! MySpazz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MySpazz Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) It's not a laughing matter I'm in England......LAUGH OUT LOUD and I wouldn't be jealous of me as it ain't easy at all to get to a game from where I'm standing! it's very tricky for me to up sticks on a Saturday morning and get to a game from Southend. Prob just as easy if you were in Belgium or Holland.....and to be honest just as cheap to get to a game from these two countries. Having two young children and living 450 miles away also makes it very difficult. If u r retired and living abroad in The Costas then I recon u would have more opportunity of getting to a game than I would. So stop getting a boner about not living in the UK and being a "true exile", and think about the individuals who are not near our fair city, who do live outside Scotland and who aren't able to splash out on flights, or petrol or train tickets every other weekend. He was being positive about being an exile. Don't really want to get into a boring post about definitions, An exile lives too far from the ground to make games, without much ado. Golf clubs all ahve town and country membership. St Johnstone cater for a specific market, they do it well (look where we are), but as the previous poster just said: THEY ARE LEAVING MONEY ON THE TABLE Edited August 11, 2016 by MySpazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babychunder Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I live in Englandshire and it costs me nearly two ton to attend a game. Can't afford to attend more than a few times a year, like if its a big game or if I'm up on business etc. Not as far or as expensive as john up in Eskimoland but still makes me an exile. Gussie, MySpazz and essexsaint 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexsaint Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 He was being positive about being an exile. Don't really want to get into a boring post about definitions, An exile lives too far from the ground to make games, without much ado. Golf clubs all ahve town and country membership. St Johnstone cater for a specific market, they do it well (look where we are), but as the previous poster just said: THEY ARE LEAVING MONEY ON THE TABLE Don't get your point quoting my post.....I don't think u understood my original point as you yourself have just backed it up! Yes he was positive about being an exile living outside the UK which must be extremely difficult for any saints fan in that situation and frustrating. I do feel for those abroad The original point slightly mocks people like urself and myself living in England and finding it tough to get to games. You summed it up for me with ur definition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Points well put Comrade Exiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiangsu Sainty Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 As someone who has lived in 6 countries in 6 years I can confirm it is just as easy to get to games from Belgium/Holland as it is from deepest England. Neither are 'easy' though. essexsaint and MySpazz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byebyedundee Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 It's not a laughing matter I'm in England......LAUGH OUT LOUD and I wouldn't be jealous of me as it ain't easy at all to get to a game from where I'm standing! it's very tricky for me to up sticks on a Saturday morning and get to a game from Southend. Prob just as easy if you were in Belgium or Holland.....and to be honest just as cheap to get to a game from these two countries. Having two young children and living 450 miles away also makes it very difficult. If u r retired and living abroad in The Costas then I recon u would have more opportunity of getting to a game than I would. So stop getting a boner about not living in the UK and being a "true exile", and think about the individuals who are not near our fair city, who do live outside Scotland and who aren't able to splash out on flights, or petrol or train tickets every other weekend. Are you kidding me there are people in perth with families that want to see saints but have to put food on the table that is not where this conversation needs to go..The affordability of seeing saints is another topic and to be fair to the club they do an excellent job in trying to help.. Were talking exiles people out with the UK so get a grip I have a mate who lives in Manchester who tries very hard to see saints whenever possible and I assure you its more difficult for someone from the northern part of scotland than it is for you.. Fact your not an excile your a supporter who has challenges like a lot of people to see there team but at least you dont need a passport.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexsaint Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Are you kidding me there are people in perth with families that want to see saints but have to put food on the table that is not where this conversation needs to go..The affordability of seeing saints is another topic and to be fair to the club they do an excellent job in trying to help.. Were talking exiles people out with the UK so get a grip I have a mate who lives in Manchester who tries very hard to see saints whenever possible and I assure you its more difficult for someone from the northern part of scotland than it is for you.. Fact your not an excile your a supporter who has challenges like a lot of people to see there team but at least you dont need a passport.. "People in Perth....Food on the table". What u in about? Your right it's not the convo that's needed just now. Not even relevant to the thread. Don't try and twist my comment. My point is that my original post politely asking if people outwith Scotland can be part of the exiles isn't "laughable" as you put it, and that it's just as difficult to get to a game from Essex as it is from some other countries in Europe. Credit to ur pal in Manchester trying to get to as many games. Well done to him. Not criticising anyone. But why the bad love originally? You of all people living abroad should understand the issues not living near Perth.....or do u want ur own wee special exiles club this exclusive, special handshakes sacrificing goats, that can only be entered with proof of residency abroad? 90% of what u said I totally agree with it was just the fact that u feel that strongly about excluding those who live the other end of the country....I'm closer to France than Perth.....does that not count? Jiangsu Sainty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byebyedundee Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 "People in Perth....Food on the table". What u in about? Your right it's not the convo that's needed just now. Not even relevant to the thread. Don't try and twist my comment. My point is that my original post politely asking if people outwith Scotland can be part of the exiles isn't "laughable" as you put it, and that it's just as difficult to get to a game from Essex as it is from some other countries in Europe. Credit to ur pal in Manchester trying to get to as many games. Well done to him. Not criticising anyone. But why the bad love originally? You of all people living abroad should understand the issues not living near Perth.....or do u want ur own wee special exiles club this exclusive, special handshakes sacrificing goats, that can only be entered with proof of residency abroad? 90% of what u said I totally agree with it was just the fact that u feel that strongly about excluding those who live the other end of the country....I'm closer to France than Perth.....does that not count? I mean no bad feeling towards you at all but if this is about exiles then it should be about people beyond these shores or it may as well be long distance supporters and that I would credit you with along with our supporters in Orkney... Look who cares your a saints supporter and I value your opinion and respect you as a fellow sainty but exiles are what they are supporters beyond these shores... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Christ, now the "exiles" are arguing about who's more "exiler". 541ntees, MySpazz and jhq 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne Saint Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Christ, now the "exiles" are arguing about who's more "exiler". Agreed. This topic has gone sewerage. I'm more than happy for folk living in England to be exiles. Now, how many have contacted Ross, or received a reply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I made the point earlier, and I'll make it again: geographic distance is only one form of exile. Many, many more can't make games because of disability or poverty. Just as important, perhaps more important than the self-appointed hero exile icons on here. John W being the exception and example that others would do well to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland-Saint Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I agree Melbourne. If we were a larger club, with plastics popping out of every nook, maybe we could afford to be restrictive to the true exile definition, i.e. offshore, tanned, tax dodger, gin riddled parasite living off the fat of another land. Instead, we are far better encouraging all and sundry to our nest. Especially the Barbour jacket, Range Rover brigade and any other English/Welsh or Shetlanders who have interest! I reached back to Ross with my 'broken record' request for a simple stream. Response back was request for a picture of me and family wearing saints garb....not sure how that will help him with his new web based Saints TV platform, but so be it.... Broggy Man, Jiangsu Sainty and Melbourne Saint 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepless Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 You probably don't get the PA down there, so this is the hand out from the paper, Open the image in a new tab and print. It's A3 Typical St Johnstone. Look at the size of the crowd in the background. Shit team, nae fans... MySpazz and Abernethy Saint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Playing 3 goalies in midfield n aw. MySpazz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepless Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Playing 3 goalies in midfield n aw. that's what you get for having a goalie as manager. Keep it tight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 As an "exile" myself, what I'd really like to see is some sort of computer-based system that allows us to discuss every minutiae of Saints, day or night, and also provides instant updates on team news, latest scores and fan reactions, and even enables us to see goals and watch highlights. I think that would be the dream. Abernethy Saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Never happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 As an "exile" myself, what I'd really like to see is some sort of computer-based system that allows us to discuss every minutiae of Saints, day or night, and also provides instant updates on team news, latest scores and fan reactions, and even enables us to see goals and watch highlights. I think that would be the dream. Why don't you volunteer to do something about that then? blueheaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne Saint Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 That's fine, but what about folk that are struggling to put food on the table, can't make games or pay for internet? blueheaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepless Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 That's fine, but what about folk that are struggling to put food on the table, can't make games or pay for internet? they can support rangers. They refuse to acknowledge financial difficulty. Cagey, Abernethy Saint, blueheaven and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Are you kidding me there are people in perth with families that want to see saints but have to put food on the table that is not where this conversation needs to go..The affordability of seeing saints is another topic and to be fair to the club they do an excellent job in trying to help.. Were talking exiles people out with the UK so get a grip I have a mate who lives in Manchester who tries very hard to see saints whenever possible and I assure you its more difficult for someone from the northern part of scotland than it is for you.. Fact your not an excile your a supporter who has challenges like a lot of people to see there team but at least you dont need a passport.. Who is this friend who lives in Manchester Bye Bye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babychunder Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 I see the usual rabble have infested this thread and started another argument. So tiresome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.