Pilchards Posted 10 October, 2009 Share Posted 10 October, 2009 Here's a question then: Would you rather get promotion this season, scraping into the play-offs in 6th place by winning the last regular game or next season, storming the division and winning the L1 Championship? This season would obviously have the added advantage of a day out at Wembley and although you do win a trophy as play-off winners, finishing 6th would have a somewhat hollow ring to it IMO. Given our lack of actual bona fide trophies won over the years (never won the championship of either top 2 divisions), I'd prefer actually wining the title next season to enable us to put something 'real' next to the samurai sword. Win a title next year for me please. The championships!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 10 October, 2009 Share Posted 10 October, 2009 We won the second. That's how it went to pens. If the Torquay game counts as a win (which is what we are saying in here) then that must mean we lost at pride park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 10 October, 2009 Share Posted 10 October, 2009 We won 3-2 at Pride Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 10 October, 2009 Share Posted 10 October, 2009 If we get into the playoffs it would gave probably meant that we would have been good enough for auto promotion in a normal season. I could not care about a day out at wembley. Give me 2nd place over the playoffs any day of the week Completely agree, but the players will not throw their toys out of the pram and all demand to leave if we don't get promotion this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_Tel49 Posted 10 October, 2009 Share Posted 10 October, 2009 You got my point in the end If one of the squad WANTS to leave, then in the old days the Board asked "How much can we get for him" In the new era, I think it will be "How much do we need to find someone who will be BETTER" to move us forward in our plan eg is Lambert better than DMG? Today, now, in this league? of course he is IF we sold Lambert in January we get somebody even BETTER for the job we need doing. Simple, we don't bank the money and BS the fans that Patto is now ready to step up (He will but not yet) Fundamental shift. If we have a happy squad and a solid spirit then the idea of swapping weekly games for treble the money to sit in the reserves in the PL becomes a different equation, many may well stay I absolutely agree. As usual - one (me) should read the entire post before commenting ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted 10 October, 2009 Share Posted 10 October, 2009 Play off final against Bristol Rovers and Lambert scoring the winner in injury time. Bet some of you wish you were on what I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Nelson Posted 10 October, 2009 Share Posted 10 October, 2009 Nice to read a post with some good about Saints. Not seen any AP out threads lately. If you with "lately" mean 'not since yesterday afternoon, you're right. After another great win it will take a day before the doom mongers come out to play again. Just like the players lost their winning mentality, so did we, and for many fans it is taking a long time to recover after years of disappointments. I'm surely not the only one who have this little chap on my shoulder shaking his head, mumbling "it can't last", am I. Others are more badly affected and still meet every set back with a knee jerk moan about the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 10 October, 2009 Share Posted 10 October, 2009 If you with "lately" mean 'not since yesterday afternoon, you're right. After another great win it will take a day before the doom mongers come out to play again. Just like the players lost their winning mentality, so did we, and for many fans it is taking a long time to recover after years of disappointments. I'm surely not the only one who have this little chap on my shoulder shaking his head, mumbling "it can't last", am I. Others are more badly affected and still meet every set back with a knee jerk moan about the manager. I thought we would win last night but the past few years had me thinking draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Nelson Posted 10 October, 2009 Share Posted 10 October, 2009 You got my point in the end If one of the squad WANTS to leave, then in the old days the Board asked "How much can we get for him" In the new era, I think it will be "How much do we need to find someone who will be BETTER" to move us forward in our plan eg is Lambert better than DMG? Today, now, in this league? of course he is IF we sold Lambert in January we get somebody even BETTER for the job we need doing. Simple, we don't bank the money and BS the fans that Patto is now ready to step up (He will but not yet) Fundamental shift. If we have a happy squad and a solid spirit then the idea of swapping weekly games for treble the money to sit in the reserves in the PL becomes a different equation, many may well stay Which also translates into how attractive we are as a proposition for players to either sign for us or stay with us. Considering Trotman, for example. If we are a solid, winning side in January, with gates in excess of 20000. Would he like to go back to Preston for a future career in CCC as third choice or does our future look more attractive? I wouldn't hurry back up t'north without thinking about it first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Nelson Posted 10 October, 2009 Share Posted 10 October, 2009 I thought we would win last night but the past few years had me thinking draw. Seems like we're members of the same club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 10 October, 2009 Share Posted 10 October, 2009 Which also translates into how attractive we are as a proposition for players to either sign for us or stay with us. Considering Trotman, for example. If we are a solid, winning side in January, with gates in excess of 20000. Would he like to go back to Preston for a future career in CCC as third choice or does our future look more attractive? I wouldn't hurry back up t'north without thinking about it first. And I thought he'd fallen out with the manager up there - so lets get something agreed re transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted 10 October, 2009 Share Posted 10 October, 2009 I don't think play-offs are unrealistic, we're what, 13 points off the pace? Considering 'how bad' our start has been, had we not had the deduction we'd 'only' be 3 points off the play-offs. We can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMojoRisin Posted 10 October, 2009 Share Posted 10 October, 2009 Good days ahead. Thank you Barclays Bank for ridding us of the plc and Lowe forever. Well said that man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 10 October, 2009 Share Posted 10 October, 2009 Every time a manager in this league says we're in contention - lets not discount that part of it self-serving bullsh*t. Easier to account for or justify a defeat by claiming that you were up against strong team, especially one with our reputation and size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 10 October, 2009 Author Share Posted 10 October, 2009 true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowsaintsfan Posted 12 October, 2009 Share Posted 12 October, 2009 If we get promoted this season i will walk round SMS collecting money for charity in nothing more than a horsey thong http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mens-Novelty-Animal-Horse-Pouch-/-Thong-Underwear-NEW_W0QQitemZ300354958785QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxq20091008?IMSfp=TL091008157002r8446#ht_2060wt_818 Just this post needs to be saved in golden threads just incase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 12 October, 2009 Share Posted 12 October, 2009 Anyway last time we were in a playoff. We lost both games. Sod that. 2nd place would be much better Umm, I disagree We actually won the second game 3-2 but it was the first season where away goals didn't count. Then we lost on penalties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 12 October, 2009 Share Posted 12 October, 2009 Umm, I disagree We actually won the second game 3-2 but it was the first season where away goals didn't count. Then we lost on penalties That doesn't sound fair to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 12 October, 2009 Share Posted 12 October, 2009 That doesn't sound fair to me. It wasn't the first season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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