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This is not an easy game ffs!! Their last game at home, they are level with Bristol City so they are no mugs; Tonda will treat them with respect and go out to win to finish as high as possible

I don't think it's a case of being rested so much as not risked. Imagine he fractured his forearm or pulled a hamstring in what is essentially a meaningless game and missed the playoffs. I don't fancy seeing Long vs. Millwall at Wembley.

You are right we are very different, having Larin up front instead of Adam Armstrong transforms that. Our FA Cup run also a good rehearsal for play off football. Having said that if we have to go away to MIddlesbrough needing a win 2nd leg I dont fancy us to do it, just something about that place

My local independent laundry shop is selling brand new England tops for £30. 😜 Look pretty legit.

I think its a bit of a cop out from Still. Conveniently didn't mention he had a whole pre season to figure stuff out. Lock at Poch, came in straight away and knew what he wanted. And the team transitioned fairly quickly. Obviously shows Poch has lot more about it but I dont moan about all the factors if you couldn't sort them out.

OF COURSE......we want to win every game, but this fixture is somewhat " meanings less" in one sense. We have already qualified for one of the playoff spots, and no-one's crystal ball can predict who we will play. (With respect), Preston can only be called an "average Championship side" and if we start with a full strength side, it could be unfortunate if a "fluke injury" could harm someone's play-off chances, and the team's future. If the media is to be believed we are likely to lose some top names - regardless of a promotion - or otherwise, and with that in mind, it would be an ideal chance to include some of "Lallana's young hopefuls" from the U21's, and see if they come up to standard. Playing well in the Prem. is a challenge in itself, (even for top players) but with the inevitably of needing to replace some of our stars, we need to analyse our best available talents PDQ, before plunging into the summer transfer market - yet again. I don't need to list all the likely departures, (we can all guess) but there are a number of players who may be playing their final Saints games in these remaining fixtures. IF there are any " likely lads " looking to make the next step up and an opportunity to impress. We have nothing to lose, but a chance to find our next young talents.

Another, slightly better, ex manager on the latest 'Overlap'. Snarky little comment from Keane around 15.20? 'Did they train at Southampton?'...

I have been to Millwall twice now it’s very sanitised- first time had more riot police than Saints fans being taken as soon as got off tube. Yes you get the throat slitting gestures from the yoof but as an away day it’s fine we usually drink in Southwark .

The silence regarding Jack is deafening.

Classic rage bait. That kid has clearly been riding bikes for awhile.

People calling for Peretz to be rested - lol he’s a keeper and they don’t get drained from playing a game at all

Good point about our record v Boro and Millwall. I do think we are a totally different proposition than the ones they faced earlier in the season though.

So In summary you are saying we will probably play 1 of 4 teams either home or away first, correct?

So where are we without me reading through this whole thread. 1) Who’s contract is up and will walk away? 2) Who is on loan and will return to their club? 3) Who wants away I would love it if the club, with another year of payments do all they can to keep this group of players for 1 more season, sell it to them that we should finish in the top 2. If we do not, then I fear it might not be as good next season. We have seriously click, but do fear it will be at a cost this season with the run we have been on, they are all pretty shattered, with mid week, and weekend games for pretty much a month. I know know one wants to hear it, but I think we will just come up short.

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I can see us beating Preston and Boro drawing at Wrexham, but with Wrexhams playoff place on the line they may even best Boro. Then you even have, which no one is talking about. If Millwall slip up and Boro win, Boro will take 3rd forcing us into a semi against Millwall. I was hoping for Hull as I have not been to that ground and will not be making it to Millwall (the other ground I have not been too), but cannot see us leapfrogging Millwall, or Hull actually nicking the 6th spot. Whatever will be, will be…

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This I live over the way, so the north east are my easier games. I do not think I have seen us win over there since 2017 when we beat Sunderland with a Tadic penalty. Last promotion season we lost 2-1 and 5-0 to Boro and Sunderland. Last season 1-0 to Newcastle somehow! This season 4-0 to Boro. So looking forward to my trip over there next Saturday lunchtime or Tuesday evening! 🙄

Lol some of you are getting yourselves into a right panic. The club pay plenty of analysts and fitness coaches, they'll be aware of any players carrying a knock (Azaz for example) , others will be fine and will want to play games , we have a week's break after Preston to rest and prepare

Always use yourparkingspace.com and never had a problem. There is a Tesco I think 2 minutes from the ground that are on the site and there are loads of retail parks short distance with food.

Yeah I go and watch Carlisle United. They have some cracking games. One-off play off semi on Sunday v Boreham Wood, who came but last season from the National League South. They beat the favourites in the playoffs and a team I have an eye on Torquay on their way to Wembley and promotion. This season Torquay went into injury meltdown and their title hopes vanished as we watched Worthing go up. But a semi final against Dorking will see a final, but it will not be easy against that lot! I fancy Hornchurch they are a strong outfit, but you never know in these playoffs! Oh and 4 points separating 2nd and 9th in the national league south is crazy!

He isn't going to do that is he, and nor should he lol

Personally don’t see the debate. We’ve played a stupid amount of football in April. Tonda should make 11 changes. If we lost Peretz, Scienza or Larin we wouldn’t win the play offs. long jelert quarshie u21 wellington Edozie Bragg Romeu archer sesay oneuyke

European VAR seems to be getting penalty decisions wrong , I didn't think PSG or Bayern 's penalties should have been given and last night 2 more dubious penalties given and one seemingly genuine one not given ! This is turning top level football finals into a lottery . The rest of the PSG game was excellent though !

This guys doesn’t seem to have an issues with the cost of living! A typical boasting LinkedIn post virtue signalling about how family is more important than money whilst at the dame time being a position to turn down £75k for half an hours work. I bet he wouldn’t do that if he didn’t have millions on the bank. 😂😂😂