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If the winning mentality can see us through against Brighton, then I fear none in the run in, and would expect us to win most, maybe draw 2, but still get in the playoffs as Colchester will not have a happy fw weeks.

Promotion via playoffs this season- every time. Getting promoted is incredibly hard... just ask Leeds over the last few years, and they are about to blow it big time again! If we get to playoffs we have momentum. Get to Wembly and we have both momentum and experience of a big match there!

The only person I booed was Malwhinney!!

If Saints beat Brighton, over 30000!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy but worn out . Arrived back around 9.45pm...great dya and result. Defence immense...Saints in 2nd gear most of time... Will live long in memory...just let's keep winning, starting at Brighton!

The issue is surely 1 game at a time- a win, by any means, increases expectation but also confidence and applies pressure on other teams who are WELL aware what Saints can do! It would be great just to keep winning for a few more games at least so that the dream can live on longer...

Franchise 2 Saints 3......with 2 sendings off- 1 from each side. 2 key injuries to Saints....an expensive win Mind you, I'm useless at predictions

COYR.....please

Today , I am confident we will win!

Are we making a profit this year, as attendances are up and the stadium has no debt? Is MR Leib..(sp) glad he's purchased Saints? And thank you to all for the rise from the ashes of Southampton FC!!!!!!!!

Are we making a profit this year, as attendances are up and the stadium has no debt? Is MR Leib..(sp) glad he's purchased Saints? And thank you to all for the rise from the ashes of Southampton FC!!!!!!!!

But what abput the league???

Unbelievable. Keep winning please- next crowd at SMS over 30000- my prediction!

AWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESome!

Ladies and gentlemen...Saints are well and truly up and running!

Our Competitors: GamesTo Play (Tried in excel but came out a mess) Interesting, Leeds have to play all of them, plus ourselves of course! HUDDERSFIELD Tranmere A Leeds H Southampton A Gillingham A Norwich H Leyton O A Charlton H Wycombe A Oldham H Brentford A Walsall H Millwall H Stockport A Colchester H Exeter A MILLWALL MK Dons A Hartlepool H Walsall A Carlisle A Charlton H Leeds A Stockport H Brentford H Colchester A Gillingham H Yeovil Town A Huddersfield A Leyton O H Tranmere A Swindon SWINDON Stockport H Leyton O A Bristol R H MK Dons A Brighton A Southampton A Norwich H Hartlepool A Leeds A Tranmere H Colchester A Exeter H Walsall H Wycombe A Brentford H Millwall A MKDONS Millwall H Yeovil Town A Leyton O H Swindon H Brentford A Southampton H Gillingham A Charlton H Bristol R A Norwich A Oldham H Wycombe H Leeds A Brighton H Walsall A I still think we're in with a chance...but must get the momentum by winning next 2 this week!

“The league is more important” is a quote often written, but it misses the point. Each match has the opportunity to shape our day, even week, maybe month, but it is foolish to look too far ahead. Winning on Tues in the JTP will allow Saints fans to visit Wembley- only the second time in 31 years…and an opportunity to win a Trophy. Ok so it’s not the league or FAC, but it is something!! Winning breeds good habits…the more success we have the more it will shape the future and then maybe lead to promotion in the next 3 years (hopefully less). But for all who cry, it’s not important, STOP- just enjoy the moment, let a smile go across your face, and let’s propel our team to Wembley!!

ta for that. interesting read

COYR

A MUST WIN Game, I feel, to help keep focus on playoffs- we don't want a bad start to a very important week!!! And NO injuries please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As with all opinions, not all will agree! However, a little perspective is always good. Let's rewind, from AP's perspective. appointed to Saints , with -10 and no scouts, backup staff etc and thoroughly demoralised players. Little time in Summer transfer window- buys and loans a few quickly. Gets backroom staff in and assesses playing strength. Prssure on everyone as Saints bottom of league. 10 games in and Saints, although quite hard to beat, aren't really playing well. Finally off the bottom, form improving, next target out of bottom 4, beginning to play well, but aware of busy schedule- JPT a bonus AP review- needs better players than available as injuries inevitable. First window to take proper remedial action as he now knows the full strength of squad..and those who can/can't deliver- Had some difficult away games. Buys new players..aware that they may take time to gel- Brentford result ok, bt disappointing to lose when winning (a la Millwall). gets the 3 points v Stockport. If I were AP, I wouldn't care about performances for a couple of matches- just want the points(3 if possible) that will take a little pressure off before the final charge at an unlikely, but possible play off. Whatever happens, the squad is now large enough to cope, has a younger (but not immature) group of players who are hungry to prove that they were right to sign for Saints. There will be less coming in in the summer, the team will be a unit the the Championship (ever optimistic) will know that Saints are back! AP may not get everything right, but he has a pretty good track record. In AP I trust!

Sorry- JTP final at Wembley. Gives us practise for the play off finals!!!!!

Facup Pompey athome!!

Pompey!

Would like home to Arsenal or Villa