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Perhaps the 40 man squad will all be at SMS but will be cut after for the Championships? For me, I'd have Lallana in there. He's played more competitive games than most of those and is versatile. Not a bad squad though. I'd go with a starting XI of: ----------------------------Loach--------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Walker---------Smalling-----------------Jones-----------------Gibbs ------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------Rodwell---------Wilshere-----------Henderson----------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Albrighton-------------------------------------------------Sturridge ------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------Carroll----------------------------------

Lallana's white BMW in the background of the 2nd pic...

No one should forget it. There hasnt been support in a final like it since. Only thing that comes close is us in the JPT filling over half of Wembley.

Great shout. I've heard he's always had a soft spot for Saints as well...

It's been an almighty scrap. Fair play to them. I hope they hammer Peterborough in the playoff final.

Justin is working just fine. Fair play if that person posts on here. Great idea.

Good point. Usually that just means nipping back there every 20 mins or so for a quick update but as there are no other games til this evening it may well be fully covered.

Not mathematically but do you expect Hudderfield to over turn a 14 goal swing in their final game of the season?

Perhaps the Brentford players could also wear black armbands to mark our pending departure from League 1. Maybe we should write to the football league to get them special dispensation for shirts with 'Goodbye Southampton & Good Luck' instead of their names.

Should Brentford be giving us a guard of honour this Saturday? I think they should as there is a possibility of us being promoted come the final whistle. I think surely out of respect this deserves a guard of honour. Perhaps their players could clean our players boots after the game in respect of our massive achievement in winning promotion. Is there anything else we should expect from Brentford should we gain promotion on Saturday?

Thats a strong career there. Thank god for quitting without saving eh?!

Speaking as someone who has experience in most facets of recruitment from both sides of the fence, a good piece of advice is to de-clutter your CV. Short, to the point. Try and refrain from long winded paragraphs and favour bullet points. The job market is so candidate rich at the moment people who are responsible for sifting through CVs dont want to read through paragraphs of well worded but useless info. I'm not saying yours is, it might well be brilliant however. My knowledge of the Southampton job market isnt the best and London has been relatively unaffected by the recession unless you work in the public sector, banking or property market.

Did he go to the game then?

I'm assuming you've come to that conclusion only because Neal Trotman and Callum Davenport were on loan?

Definitely was on our books. Not sure if he actually made any appearances for the first team. Was born in Stoke and raised in Torquay. Could definitely do a job for us, he's been excellent whenever I've seen him play. Not sure his desire to drop down to Championship would be that great though. If Newcastle did get rid there would probably be other Prem sides showing an interest. If there was any chance though, it would be a great signing.

Looking at how well Norwich, Leeds and Millwall have done in the Championship this season there is no reason at all that we cant give promotion a right good go next season should we gain promotion to the NPC this season. I think the key has to be keeping with what we have done recently. Keep playing football but have that ability to be able to mix it up a bit when plan A doesnt work. Objective - For me, the play-offs are realistic. The higher we get in the Playoff places the better the chance we have of sneaking in to the automatic spots. Viable Player Targets (In) - I think we will need another strong centreback in the Jaidi mould. He's been quality but I question whether he can withstand 46 games in the Championship. Someone tall, good in the air, strong and vocal. Experience would also be a massive plus. Mike Williamson from Newcastle would be brilliant. I think Newcastle will be keen on retaining him but I did read today that they are after Ashley Williams from Swansea. If he became available he would be perfect alongside Fonte. Perhaps Michael Mancienne on loan from Chelsea if Wolves go down? I also think an experienced central midfielder would be good. Brian Stock, Brian Howard and Wade Elliott would all be good targets. Experienced at Championship level, all apparently Saints fans and could all add to the squad. Perhaps a move for Michael Antonio? I still think the side could do with a better, pacy option from the bench. His long throws would also come in handy. I would also bring in an experienced forward who knows how to score goals at this level. This would allow for us to give Ricky a rest every now and then. I reckon James Beattie would be willing to come on reasonable wages as his career begins to wind down. I am still confident if you get him fit and happy he will bang them in at Championship level. Players Out (Released/Sold) - Dan Seabourne. Despite his pace, he really does not inspire any confidence and will surely only struggle further if playing at a higher level. N'Guessan can go back as well. Not been impressed at all and Forte will do as our pacy "impact" player, as well as Antonio who I mentioned earlier. I'm sure there are a few reserves we could get shot of as well but not going to name them all. Tactics/Observations/Starting 11 - We have to keep going as we are. A footballing side first and foremost but able to change things round to suit the situation/pitch/opposition/occasion. I would go with something along the lines of: ----------------------------Davis------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- Butterfield---------Fonte-------------Williamson----------Harding ---------------------------------------------------------------- Chamberlain*-------------Schneiderlin---------------------Lallana ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------Howard----------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------Lambert----------Barnard**----------------- *if we manage to keep hold of him. I personally think he'll be sold. If thats the case bring in Wade Elliott (if Burnley arent promoted, he might well fancy it). **assuming he is not spending time as her majesty's pleasure. If thats the case he'll need to be replaced with a workhorse who is able to weigh in regularly with goals. God knows who though! Conclusion & Prediction I personally think the gap between the top teams in League 1 and the teams in the Championship is relatively small. Obviously a few tweaks will need to be made but in Nigel I trust. I would be disappointed if we missed out on a Play off position as Nigel supposedly has the resources at his disposal to ensure we have the quality throughout the squad to achieve this. My prediction is we sneak a play off place, perhaps 5th or 6th. Promotion would then be a question of form. If this was offered now, I would take it!

Because luxury cruise liners have a long, rich tradition of docking in naval ports dont they? What a nobber.

My mate goes there every year for a month or so and keeps trying to talk me in to going with him. He absolutely loves the place. To be honest, it just seems as if people go there for the ego boost. Thousands of pretty young girls available for very little money. Because it costs so little for these girls "company" they almost convince themselves that all these girls genuinely are interested in them and how they are keeping in touch etc... My mate isnt an ugly guy, he owns his own company which turns over between £250k-£500k a year and has actually had some stunning (albeit absolutely mental) girlfriends before. With every story my desire to go over there wanes a little bit more but it seems to be the case with anyone I speak to. Thai girls just fall at your feet. Yes, that is because you are paying them to FFS. I cant imagine anywhere in the world that has such a booming sex trade being altogether that much of a safe place to visit.

OF&H was the best TV programme ever made, let alone comedy. The specials and later episodes werent as good but they were made due to such high demand and still a cut above the majority of comedies made today. RIP and thanks for the laughs.

Come on Saints, lets open up a 2 goal lead ASAP.

Huddersfield 2-1

Yes come on Daggers!

Come on Saints. Up the pressure, we need a comfortable win today. We cant keep leaving things late and winning marginally.

nooooo.

Gulyyyyyyyyyyy, get in there