saint_bert Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 I've heard from a friend who knows a couple of un-named players (incase they get in trouble from this) that this season that the boys have massive pre-match nerves whilst playing at home because of the amount of pressure put on them from the fans. They have said they prefur to play away from home so far this season, and i think recently that shows from the results away from home. He said they are so nervous before the first goal is scored and that they can settle after that and play football. A massive psychological barrier which needs to be addressed (i can do it as i study sports psychology if your reading pards!! lol). After being told this before the Charlton game i did notice a little that it was a little sketchy before going 1-0 up. Because of this i'm going to predict a 2-1 win for saints with it 1-0 to brighton at HT! Brighton want to prove to Gus that they are worthy and they must be buzzin a bit that he's their new manager!! 2-1 saints win...but a scrappy one. I reckon a Lambert penalty will win it. The results do not back this "idea" I think weve only lost 2 home games? :confused:
acersaint Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 If we start the way we did against Charlton I believe we will steamroller them. We are due a bit of luck wth our goal attempts and we could easily score 4 or 5. But be a long term Saints fan there is always that niggle that the wheels will fall off. But look how much our players are enjoying themselves especially Lambert what a giant of a player. Can't wait for Sunday although I must make sure I have taken my blood pressure tablet!! It's always good to be a Saints supporter but it's especially good now.
RedAndWhite91 Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 The results do not back this "idea" I think weve only lost 2 home games? :confused: Yeah, we've only lost one home game in the League, and then to Birmingham in the Carling Cup.
saint_bert Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 Yeah, we've only lost one home game in the League, and then to Birmingham in the Carling Cup. Thats what I thought. So for hi to say the players feel intimidated at home doesnt seem to match up?
RedAndWhite91 Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 Thats what I thought. So for hi to say the players feel intimidated at home doesnt seem to match up? Well I see where you are coming from, but the players can be incredibly nervous before the match and still outclass the opposition.
saint_bert Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 Well I see where you are coming from, but the players can be incredibly nervous before the match and still outclass the opposition. But he also said that this idea reflects on the results weve got away from home? Which have been practiclly equal to thoses at home, just slightly worse i suppose with the draw at LO. So it does not add up?
krissyboy31 Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 Thats what I thought. So for hi to say the players feel intimidated at home doesnt seem to match up? I'm sure it was a factor last season, when we were playing all the youngsters but I can't see it being a problem this season, with a more experienced team and a completely different atmosphere amongst the fans.
RedAndWhite91 Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 But he also said that this idea reflects on the results weve got away from home? Which have been practiclly equal to thoses at home, just slightly worse i suppose with the draw at LO. So it does not add up? Yeah that's a point - Losing at Huddersfield and Swindon as well...
RonManager Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 I've heard from a friend who knows a couple of un-named players (incase they get in trouble from this) that this season that the boys have massive pre-match nerves whilst playing at home because of the amount of pressure put on them from the fans. They have said they prefur to play away from home so far this season, and i think recently that shows from the results away from home. He said they are so nervous before the first goal is scored and that they can settle after that and play football. A massive psychological barrier which needs to be addressed (i can do it as i study sports psychology if your reading pards!! lol). After being told this before the Charlton game i did notice a little that it was a little sketchy before going 1-0 up. And anyway, we don't put pressure on them. We are supportive and positive, we don't get on their backs. I would have thought that that would encourage and relax them. If they are made nervous by our presence then your mate needs to tell them to chill out, because there really is no need. We are the 12th man. :smt041 :smt041 :smt041 :smt041 :smt041 :smt041 :smt041 :smt041 :smt041 :smt041 Any road up, they'll have to get used to it because crowds are increasing!!
SAR Boy Saint Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 Up this weekend for our first game this season from deepest darkest Devon. In the past 3 years I've not seen us win in 6 attempts, and seen only 1 draw!! Now that the Sky curse has been turned over, lets hope mine has been as well!!!
red&white56 Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 I'd like us to keep a clean sheet this game, start tightening our defense. It that means we only win 2-0 instead of of 3-1 then that's my personal preference.
derry Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 Pardew says that Connolly and Schneiderlin didn't train today but are fine for Sunday and will train before the game.
Tractor_Saint Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 will be watching it in a pub in brighton. Awww come on - you'll be sat there like billy no mates listening to the Reds singing their hearts out. You'll attempt your own OWTSGMI but it just won't be the same. It's going to be the kind of game that you're going to be kicking yourself for years to come that you weren't there to see it. You know it makes sense...
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 Saints have rarely given anyone a real spanking so as much as i'd love to see 5-1 or 6-2 etc, I reckon 2-1 or 3-1 . Either way I can't see anything other than a Saints win.
Chez Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 anyone tell me where game might be shown in Cancun?
St Will Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 anyone tell me where game might be shown in Cancun? I'm sure I remember an Irish Bar there, so maybe it'll be on there.
brightspark Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 I honestly hate it when its a first game for a manager, because they always win!!! Head: Saints 1-2 Brighton Heart: Saints 4-1 Brighton Please don't let this ridiculos hoodoo continue...
Tractor_Saint Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 saints to win 3 -0 +1 and in the prediction league
Right sider Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 I am going with my daughter and get tickets through her playgroup. 3 games in a week puts me in the doghouse but, you only live once. Here is to 3 wins in 3 comps. 3-0 for me!
KCUK Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 Thanks to the international break, it's on live here in Australia at 3.30am. I'll be recording it and watching it before I go to work on Monday morning. Should be a nice start to the week...
SO16_Saint Posted 14 November, 2009 Author Posted 14 November, 2009 Thanks to the international break, it's on live here in Australia at 3.30am. I'll be recording it and watching it before I go to work on Monday morning. Should be a nice start to the week... you girl -get up and watch it, THEN go to work.... !!! :smt040
John B Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 The results do not back this "idea" I think weve only lost 2 home games? :confused: And we led in both of those I think
Neil Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 Hills offering 13/8 Saints for the Half Time & Full Time, have to say they should be expecting some interest at this price.
Under Weststand Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 I can't see us not winning this one, so I've gone 3-0 in the prediction league. Although as many have said on here there is still that nagging doubt that a lot of us can't shake off that the new manager syndrome will kick in, or we will once again start slipping up in front of the cameras. Just shows what the last 5 years have done for fans confidence . Having said that its about time Saints gave someone a right hammering, lets hope it Brighton on Sunday.
Johnny Shearer Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 I'm so used to Saints not winning these matches ie on sky or opposition has a new manager. Therefore will go for 1-1 draw as I see Brighton being quite stubborn.
shirleysfc Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 With the weather we've had there must be a chance this one will get called off, surely?
benjii Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 With the weather we've had there must be a chance this one will get called off, surely? If it rains relentlessly between now and tomorrow afternoon then, yes but I don't think it will be in any doubt yet.
SW11_Saint Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 (edited) Who will be going on Sunday / who will be watching it on TV? I didnt realise it was on Sky until i saw this on the Sky website: Southampton v Brighton at St Marys in Coca-Cola League One. Brighton haven't beaten the Saints since 1981 and have scored just once in six games against the former Premier League giants. Also in HD I particularly like the 'former Premier League giants' bit. It's got a 3 or 4 goal victory written all over it for me. COYR Key is not to be complacent - there are plenty of games we can slip up in and they have the "new manager" factor. Good news is Wilkins will know them inside-out. I am sure AP will make sure we are not complacent, and won't underestimate them. Strong home win I reckon (but I wouldn't stake my mortgage on it!). Edited 14 November, 2009 by SW11_Saint Typo
voteforpedro Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 Anyone watching the game in Birmingham? I was thinking of going to the sports cafe on Broad Street as they are bound to be showing it.
Lazlo78 Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 Just asked at my local pub (50 meters from my apartment) and yes, they will be open tomorrow and yes, they will be showing the game
ericofarabia Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 Just noticed teh wanqky KO time :mad: With the time difference I'd miss the end of the game due to work, but luckily a mate has said he'll cover for me. It's bad enough having to listen (maybe even watch any Internet streams for this one?) sober but missing the 2nd half is just too much.
eelpie Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 With the weather we've had there must be a chance this one will get called off, surely? I hope not. We already have 8 matches in four weeks scheduled ahead!
hypochondriac Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 will be watching it in a pub in brighton. Jack you loser. If I can make it down then so can you!
hypochondriac Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 your coming from bournemouth... If I was in Brighton I would come. Lack of dedication.
corsacar saint Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 Head says 2-1 Brighton[ Poyet factor and my [favourite ] law of averages. Heart says 4-2 Saints.
voteforpedro Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 2-0 saints, would that be our first clean sheet in the league?
Roger Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 It wont be off at all. Its not raining much 2moro and isnt til 430. Jessy!
Matthew Le God Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 2-0 saints, would that be our first clean sheet in the league? Colchester was 0-0 Yeovil was 2-0
musesaint Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 I had a dream last night that we twonked them 6-0 :-)
Joesaint Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 I had a dream last night that we twonked them 6-0 :-) If that happens do you get a dream coat?
St Landrew Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 1-2 Brighton. Said for effect..? I don't think Brighton are going to do anything other than put 11 players behind the ball, and try to steal a goal on the break. Gus Poyet says he's selecting a team to win. IMO, that's their only chance. If they score, I hope it'll be on-loan Aaron Davies that does it. 3-0 or 4-1
saints triumph Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 It won't be how brighton play for their new manager, it will be how we play. Play like we have in the last 8 games and we will win comfortably, play like the first 5 games and we won't.
pilsburydoughboy Posted 14 November, 2009 Posted 14 November, 2009 I had a dream last night that we twonked them 6-0 :-) Weird as i dreamt of 6-3 with AL scoring first.
Secret Site Agent Posted 15 November, 2009 Posted 15 November, 2009 Southampton 1-0 Brighton half time Then 1-1 at about 50 Mins Then Southampton 2-1 Brighton at about 78 mins Then finally Southampton 3-1 Brighton at about 92 mins Final score Southampton 3-1 Brighton
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