At the risk of tempting fate, I think this is a cracking tie. Both sides should be well up for it; hopefully a great atmosphere and a great game, after which Pardew gracefully accepts that palace played well but just not well enough to beat a very good home team.
The difference this year is at least we know how good Palace are. I seem to recall last year we went ahead twice, and they equalised twice quite quickly, then Chamakh got the winner before half time. Then we had nothing in the second half. I know we won't take anything for granted but this really is our last chance to win something this season, so I really hope this game is treated as something of a priority.
What are the odds on Eastleigh being the only local club left in the cup, for the 4th round draw? Would be a bit odd, if it happened.
At the moment both Eastleigh and Southampton games are kicking off at the same time 3 o'clock on Saturday 9th January, missing a trick here as many locals would have liked to have attended both. Neither is on the TV.
ON PRIORITY SALE FROM TUESDAY 15TH DECEMBER Tickets for Saints' Emirates FA Cup third round home game against Crystal Palace will go on priority sale from Tuesday 15th December. This game takes place on Saturday 9th January with a kick-off time of 3pm GMT at St Mary's. Tickets will go on sale with the following criteria: Tuesday 15th December (9am) 2015/16 Season Ticket holders Saturday 19th December (12pm) 2015/16 Official Members Monday 21st December (9am) General sale Tickets are priced as follows: £12 for adults £7 for concessions* £5 for under-17s *Young adults (17-to-21s) and seniors (65-and-over) Season Ticket holders have until 8.30am on Saturday 19th December to claim their usual seat. Due to competition regulations, some Season Ticket holders in blocks 41, 42 and 43 will be displaced from their usual seats in order to accommodate the allocation given to Crystal Palace. The following areas will be unavailable for purchase: Block 41 Rows A-H: seats 1059 to 1069 Rows J-P: seats 1063 to 1069 Rows Q-OO: seats 1059 to1069 Block 42 Block 43 Displaced Season Ticket holders can purchase an unoccupied seat from 9am on Tuesday 15th December, and will also have an exclusive period to purchase any unclaimed seats between 9am and 12pm on Saturday 19th December. How to buy: Online from tickets.saintsfc.co.uk In person at the St Mary's Ticket Office By telephone on 02381 780 780 Please note that for any concessionary tickets purchased, proof of age will be required on entry into the stadium. Tickets are sold one per Season Ticket/Official Membership/Customer Number. We would advise all supporters to ensure that they allocate each ticket to the Customer Number of the supporters attending the game, so that those fans can build a purchase history with the club. Tickets cannot be re-assigned to other Customer Numbers once they have been purchased. Fees may apply. All tickets purchased are subject to the Ticket Terms and Conditions and Ticketing Policy.
So, I was there for last year's 4th Round debacle against Palace, and also for the rout by Liverpool the other day. I think I should go to this match too, don't you think?
I was trying to get a sense of the amount of hostility I might get from people on here if I decide to go!
Just got my FA Cup ticket. Really pleased, because normally I am stuck out in the side seats, but because of poor take up by ST holders I could get my prime seat that I used to have....only £7.
ps. take this as a warning if you do wish to book your usual seat for the FA Cup.....because KL 33J851 has lost his/hers. sucker
http://www.eastleighfc.com/2015/12/08/emirates-fa-cup-3rd-round-tie-information/ Best I can offer but it hasn't been updated.
