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Great news about Ramirez and Cork- just a little concerned if the friend has given a little bit too much away by saying who's replacing who...not that I'll care if we win! (A draw wouldn't be the end of the road- WBA are no pushovers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

"I tried to give fringe players playing time" - result... some will never play for Saints again! NA will not play second rate players who can't rise to the challenge- bye bye to Steve and Chappers amongst others- NA will, if given more time, now become very ruthless- no more Mr Nice Guy!

The poem he quoted I haven't heard before... and it's so important! Being true to yourself is something that shouldn't be undervalued. I too hope he's here at saints for the long hall- 3points on Sunday will go a long way to easing the stress all round!

How ironic- was watching the "Move" video (!) from 2001 when we played our last match at the Dell... and doubled our gate the following season! We had to move and did- and maybe expansion will follow. By all means remember the good times, but there were dispiriting defeats too- and the surroundings looked pretty dismal after a defeat! I still expect the surrounding areas to Saint Marys to improve over the coming decades...we're not exactly in a boom period are we?!

Personally I think he's a brilliant manager and have done since he was appointed. I don't want any old has beens in charge. Who would we get that's so much better- from the Prem? I'd have Sir Alex Ferguson, Wenger.. or Moyes (perhaps the only likely one out of the three). I honestly wouldn't want any of the others, including Mancini - because I don't think any of them are any BETTER than our Nigel. No, I want him(NA) on a long contract. I love his signings- made I'm sure with lots of discussions with a "buying" team- recently- and believe that we will surprise a lot this season and be in the top ten- nearer 6th by the end of the season- (see my prediction before the season started!) I love his positivity...it's catching!

agreed

Big win today for Saints

Bench looks a lot stronger!

V poor in my opinion- I use this website for news!!!!!!!!!

Golden boot winner- played 36 times for his country- wow- at such a young age!

Ramirez will add quality and some extra spark- while adding competition for places and creating more uncertainty for the opposition with his ability to pass quickly and create as well as score goals- hope he's ready for Sunday- sign up quickly!

Personally I think too many underestimate the quality of NA. We will be fine this season and surprise many- including the big three. We will finish in the top 10.

I thin you underestimate the talent- I say 6th... and that's dropping to it in the latter stages of the season.

Saints proved in the Premiership last time round that they could beat anyone on their day. The difference with the bigger clubs is the CONSISTENCY and ability to cope with injuries. This time around I suspect our SQUAD will be stronnger and therefore we will be in a better position to cope- we will do better than a lot are predicting, but the asperations are vital- AIM HIGH!

disagree- if fitness is proved, he will return to being good player- and with our style and coaching he will help improve the squad.

My problem is... I just love the sash!

Like David Connolly .. who proved to be a great asset, even with missing a fair number of matches

Hooper to play for Adkins...time to have a chat in his ear perhaps??

Away...to Liverpool Result: Liverpool 1 Saints 3 (R lambert to score...Liverpool goal a consolationin 89th minute- to Kelvin's annoyance!)

NO. We are there to compete- we aim high- the team will learn and progress. We will not settle for mediocre (ie 17th!) I full expect us to be pushing for a top 10 finish and will be disappointed if we're lower than 15th...and I don't care if the Prem is considered stronger- we must be better then and prove we deserve to be at the top table.

Ofsted would say it's requiring improvement...because they can't read anything positive into anything...but I'd give you a straight A ! Loved the Pompey jibe! Many thanks!

Lambert

Coyr

great memories

Peronally, the whole team deserve credit- the medical and fitness team that has kept Lambert available for selection etc -each has played their part and I bet that both Adkins and the Don will recognise that... Well done team!