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You could also argue we have been somewhat out of sorts recently in comparison to our form earlier in the season. We have still ground out a fair few results in that time whilst not playing very well. What's to say we get Toby back along with Morgan and Wanyama together, J-Rod back for the last 6-10 games, Tadic back on form after his rest, find out how to hit the back of the net a bit more often? The other sides around us have picked up their form/results but all are still more than capable of dropping a few points too. I think some people are under-estimating what a fantastic position we are currently in.

No. We have a realistic chance of getting in the top 4 and potentially changing the landscape of English football for the forseeable future by qualifying for the Champs League. We have to give it our best shot. We are currently 4th by merit, not by accident. We may not finish in the top 4 but the players deserve the chance to go for it. Europa League will not be incentive enough for the likes of Morgan and Toby to stay. Champs League might.

Really like it. Team player through and through.

My nephew was meant to be playing in that game but got his first call up to the 18s instead. Apparently Beckham jr put a couple of decent crosses in, other than that he wasn't great. Played right back didn't he?

I'm concerned by his kicking and the fact he's constantly glued to his line. Wish he'd have more confidence when the balls hung up in the penalty area to come and claim. Otherwise, fairly decent and a good platform to build on.

Bought my first ever bike (since I was a kid anyway) today on the Cycle to Work scheme. Went for a hybrid Whyte Shoreditch. Looks nice and understated and has a carbon fork which I am told is something to get excited about... He threw a snazzy blue helmet in for free along with a drinks holder and bottle. Is the bike any good as a place to start? Mainly going to be using it for work which is about 7 miles each way.

Pretty sure Pele was signed well before the Liebherr era. Unless you mean Pelle? Mine are Lambert and Fonte although honourable mention to Kelvin Davis re-signing when West Ham were sniffing about.

Splendid and tremendous. Reed for MoTM for me. Was superb and full of running all game.

Slovenia/Slovakia all the same...!

http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?52047-Harley-Willard-one-to-watch&p=2066470#post2066470 A little exclusive of mine back in October...

If Dzeko was available I'd be clammering for us to get him. Top player for what he does. Would suit our system perfectly. Think he would have more glamorous suitors than Swansea and Saints though in fairness.

Hi Ken, how's Graeme?

Mash potato, shed load of butter and mature cheddar cheese, loads of English mustard. That is my best use of mustard at the moment.

Two lesbians. Sisters probably. I'm just watching...

Come on Saints look lively FFS

No guile in centre mid so far. Sheff Utd not exactly playing a deep line. Surprised Mane and Long aren't looking to get on the shoulder of the defender more. As I type Mane gets a booking. Looking more and more like a liability this kid.

Evening all. Any streams knocking about?

Kasabian last night were unbelievable.

Wouldn't be surprised to see some do-gooder start lobbying to outlaw the bouncer now.

4 points from the last two games where the opposition have done nothing but park the bus. Fair play to Villa, they turned it in to a gritty, stop-start affair and got their point. Not going to get too down hearted. We showed good character to get the equaliser in the circumstances.

He's going to be a top, top player. Love reading "expert" opinions on him from posters on here. Probably the same ones writing Morgan off when we were in League 1. For those comparing him to Scholes, lets also remember Scholes started out up front at Man Utd before moving back in to midfield a couple of years later where he was afforded the time to perfect his craft alongside people like Beckham and Roy Keane. I don't think many people are predicting JWP to be better than Scholes but it is likely he will develop in to the same sort of player. His potential is unreal.

Got caught napping in possession once in the 2nd half but apart from that did well. Hope he gets the chance to keep hold of the shirt for a good run.

Always going to be people in the media looking to unsettle plucky teams/players punching above their level. Look at Betahino's first press conference since getting in the England squad. Basically getting him to admit he'll need to move clubs soon in order to progress his career. Its wrong but won't stop and theres nothing you can do about it. Just enjoy the fact we seem to be defying the "experts" at every turn.

Got a lot of time for Keegan. An absolute gent every time I've met him and he loves the Saints.

Matt Mills