All aboard the Sportsman ' s special . For the first time since the ban on excursion trains , football fans boarded their own special trains in London today . More than 1 , 200 seats have been sold on the train taking fans to Southampton for the " Saints v Spurs " cup - tie . They will travel both ways for the single fare . Photo shows : Enthusiastic Spurs supporters smile from the football - special at Waterloo this morning . 28 February 1948