Out of the top half (good)

[sad saints fan]

Looking at tonight league one games ,we could drop 3 places tonight .But seeing who the games are I think that wins for Carlisle ,leyton Orient andWallsall are preferable to Colchester, Bristol Rovers and Charlton pulling further away.

[Matthew Le God]

Charlton are too far away already to be caught by Saints. I doubt Colchester will be caught either. Saints are basically going for the final playoff spot or possibly 5th.

Edited 2 February, 2010 by Matthew Le God

[John B]

Charlton are too far away already, to be caught by Saints. Idoubt Colchester will be caught either. Saints are basically going for the final playoff spot or possibly 5th.

 

I agree with you on Charlton but Colchester Swindon Huddersfield have roughly the same number of points at the moment and I would have thought we wanted them to lose

[Dalek2003]

We have to keep a gap between us and the bottom four. Promotion is not really a possibility this season but the JPT is and we should try and beat Pompey. As we put our efforts into the cups we need to avoid being sucked into a relegation battle.

[Matthew Le God]

We have to keep a gap between us and the bottom four. Promotion is not really a possibility this season but the JPT is and we should try and beat Pompey. As we put our efforts into the cups we need to avoid being sucked into a relegation battle.

 

I hope you are joking for your own sanity!

[toofarnorth]

We have to keep a gap between us and the bottom four. Promotion is not really a possibility this season but the JPT is and we should try and beat Pompey. As we put our efforts into the cups we need to avoid being sucked into a relegation battle.

 

I think we can forget about a relegation battle. That is kind of pessimistic in anyone's eyes. I do think the playoffs are almost impossible now though, so I agree with you on that one.

[Matthew Le God]

I do think the playoffs are almost impossible now though,

 

Why impossible?

 

Saints can still in theory get 90 points.

 

It will most likely take around 76 points to get 6th spot.

 

The current Saints squad shouldn't really drop more than the 14 points in the next 19 games against the teams in League One.

[brmbrm]

We have to keep a gap between us and the bottom four. Promotion is not really a possibility this season but the JPT is and we should try and beat Pompey. As we put our efforts into the cups we need to avoid being sucked into a relegation battle.

 

Wrong planet, Dalek.

[brmbrm]

Seriously, we want everyone in the top 8 to lose, except if they play each other when we want Leeds, Norwich to win, then Charlton and Colchester, then draws.

 

(I dont think Charlton are uncatchable - their form is not so good recently, it could get worse).

 

relegation! That dalek makes me PMSL!!!!!

[Whitey Grandad]

Seriously, we want everyone in the top 8 to lose, except if they play each other when we want Leeds, Norwich to win, then Charlton and Colchester, then draws.

 

(I dont think Charlton are uncatchable - their form is not so good recently, it could get worse).

 

relegation! That dalek makes me PMSL!!!!!

For them to lose, someone else has to win, so ideally we want everyone else to draw and Saints to win.

[John B]

Why impossible?

 

Saints can still in theory get 90 points.

 

It will most likely take around 76 points to get 6th spot.

 

The current Saints squad shouldn't really drop more than the 14 points in the next 19 games against the teams in League One.

 

 

Unfortunately I think it maybe more than 76 points but we will have to wait and see

[Block 5]

As we put our efforts into the cups we need to avoid being sucked into a relegation battle.

 

I just laughed so hard that I gave myself a hernia.

 

You can expect a letter from my solicitor.

[Thedelldays]

the idea of saints being in a relegation battle with the quality of players we have is utterly laughable..if that were to be the case I would fully expect pardew to retire from football forever

[saints triumph]

http://weekendfootball.co.uk/statistics/form.asp

 

If you look at any of the current form coloums we are well placed to mount a challenge for the play offs. Let's be positive.

[Dalek2003]

I think relegation is unlikely, but we could be sucked into a battle at the wrong end of the table, especially if our crowded fixture lists leads to tired legs, injuries and suspensions. If we have clear water between us and thae bottom four we can enjoy the Cups without looking over our shoulder.

[Glasgow_Saint]

http://weekendfootball.co.uk/statistics/form.asp

 

If you look at any of the current form coloums we are well placed to mount a challenge for the play offs. Let's be positive.

 

We are 15 points behind 6th place (if Huddersfield win just one of there 2 games in hand)

 

We are 50% (points wise) worse off than when we started the season.

 

Only 7 points ahead of Oldham and the bottom 4!

 

Shocking!

 

Thankfully this season is just a practice and doesnt count.

[sfc4prem]

You're always so negative. Just ignore the facts, until it's mathematically impossible BELIEVE we can do it!!!

COYR!!!

[Glasgow_Saint]

For all those that talk about our amazing form:

 

Last 6 games 'current form' has us 13th in the form table, level with big spenders Brighton and behind L1 greats Leyton Orient, Carlisle and 10 other top sides.

 

Good going.

[John B]

Scores so far looking good

 

Colchester1-1Carlisle

Leyton Orient2-0Bristol Rovers

Walsall1-1Charlton

[WATERSIDEIFASAINT]

I think it is very realistic with our current squad and home form to think we could at least win 8 out of our remaining 10 home games.

 

You then look at our away fixtures Exeter,Wycombe,Tranmere,Brighton,Gillingham,Yeovil,Bristol Rovers and MK Dons are all very winable games.Norwich is the 1 real tough game.I could easily see us winning 6 out of the 9 games which would give us the 14 wins AP was saying we needed.

 

Play offs difficult but not impossible imho

[sad saints fan]

Scores so far looking good

 

Colchester1-1Carlisle

Leyton Orient2-0Bristol Rovers

Walsall1-1Charlton

 

wouldnt mind those being final scores

[stardustonmyfeet]

For all those that talk about our amazing form:

 

Last 6 games 'current form' has us 13th in the form table, level with big spenders Brighton and behind L1 greats Leyton Orient, Carlisle and 10 other top sides.

 

Good going.

 

Last 8 games has us 6th in the form table. This clearly demonstrates that our season is going nowhere and we have nothing to play for except a couple of trifling cup competitions.

[John B]

wouldnt mind those being final scores

 

Unfortunately Colchester won in the last minute

[alpine_saint]

Last 8 games has us 6th in the form table. This clearly demonstrates that our season is going nowhere and we have nothing to play for except a couple of trifling cup competitions.

 

Form means NOTHING in our case.

 

We started on -10, took ages to get going and lost momentum in December/January.

 

Our league season is over.

[The Kraken]

Form means NOTHING in our case.

 

We started on -10, took ages to get going and lost momentum in December/January.

 

Our league season is over.

 

It really isn't.

 

This coming part of the season was always going to be hugely important, either for this campaign and/or next year. Unlike you I won't be giving up this season's promotion push until its mathematically impossible, but it is looking increasingly unlikely that it won't happen this year.

 

However, from now until the end of the season is when the side really need to start finding their consistency, putting strings of consistently strong performances together and getting back that winning mentality. If we make the playoffs this year then great; but if not we need to finish the season as one of the top form teams of the division so that the summer is spent making small modifications to a winning team rather than wholesale changes. Then we can hit the next season running. So to that end, our form from here on in means everything.

 

This season's expectations have divided opinion amongst many on here, but there is very little doubt that pretty much everyone (including Pardew, Cortese etc) views the initial goal of this project to get out of League 1 within two seasons. Not getting promoted in half that time is ibviously a bone of contention for some, but I for one am still looking at the bigger picture.

[benjii]

If only we had Hoddle to keep us up.

[revolution saint]

Form means NOTHING in our case.

 

We started on -10, took ages to get going and lost momentum in December/January.

 

Our league season is over.

 

You've given up on getting promoted? Serious question. I think it'll be tough but could still happen although maybe unlikely.

[Saint in Paradise]

We have to keep a gap between us and the bottom four. Promotion is not really a possibility this season but the JPT is and we should try and beat Pompey. As we put our efforts into the cups we need to avoid being sucked into a relegation battle.

 

 

You forgot to say that IF Saints had some bloke you usually talk about was in charge then

promotion would be an odds on certainty.

 

Sorry can't quite remember his name, but it's on the tip of my tongue.

[SFC Forever]

colchester 2-1

Leyton 5-0

Walsall 1-1 charlton/

2 good results out of 3

[saint_stevo]

You've given up on getting promoted? Serious question. I think it'll be tough but could still happen although maybe unlikely.

 

More chance of relegation IMO

[SFC Forever]

If we can beat exeter and then mK Dons we will be singing a different story.

Beat the enemy after that and nothing will be wrong with the world.

 

 

Such is the life of a Saints fan.

[Block 5]

More chance of relegation IMO

 

[St Landrew]

For them to lose, someone else has to win, so ideally we want everyone else to draw and Saints to win.

 

Normally, that is perfect reasoning, as a draw between rivals means 1 point is lost forever. However, if teams immediately above, are playing other teams who are out of sight, or are so low in the division as to be no immediate threat, then a loss to the immediate rival is the result to hope for.

 

In a sense, Walsall 1-1 Charlton was the 2nd best result [a win for Walsall would have been the worst]; and Orient blasting Bristol Rovers 5-0 was also the 2nd best result, as they are both immediate rivals, and a draw would have been best. However, Rovers are now very much out of form, which makes a space for a team to fill, if they continue that way. Plus, Orient are only a point above Saints, and have played one game more.

 

After tonight's fixtures, Saints lie in 12th spot. We're still in the mix, with an outside chance of making the playoffs. But we must convert every point possible.

[John B]

If we can beat exeter and then mK Dons we will be singing a different story.

Beat the enemy after that and nothing will be wrong with the world.

 

 

Such is the life of a Saints fan.

 

I dont think there is much wrong with being a Saints Fan today except getting promoted this season has always been unlikely so what there is always next season.

[northam soul]

Surely the most important thing is winning at exeter,everything else is of no importance at the moment.

If we win there then its the JPT to worry about so just forget all about other teams results and what might happen in 2 months time.

Every game needs to be treated as a cup final now and just maybe we will edge closer to the top.

[dubai_phil]

Surely the most important thing is winning at exeter,everything else is of no importance at the moment.

If we win there then its the JPT to worry about so just forget all about other teams results and what might happen in 2 months time.

Every game needs to be treated as a cup final now and just maybe we will edge closer to the top.

 

You'll never get a job as a cliche writer for Merrington using three lines to say

 

"We 'ave too take eeach game at a time" (sic)

[northam soul]

You'll never get a job as a cliche writer for Merrington using three lines to say

 

"We 'ave too take eeach game at a time" (sic)

 

If that jobs available i want it - how much does it pay. I am sure i could condense it down for the radio.

[alehouseboys]

If we can beat exeter and then mK Dons we will be singing a different story.

Beat the enemy after that and nothing will be wrong with the world.

 

 

Such is the life of a Saints fan.

 

...and then the little matter of Naarwich away!

 

'If' all goes to plan there'll be a mad scramble for tickets for Carrow Road but Saints fans will have to break a habit of a lifetime and buy early. Naarwich wont give us the second allocation unless the initial batch sell quickly.

 

http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/TicketNews/0,,10280~1952144,00.html

 

Act quick.

[ludgershallsaint]

It isn't what other teams do that is most important.

 

We need 73/74 points to have hope - it is as simple as that. 6/7 out of 9 in the next 3 league games that are all away and we'll be well placed for a push over the last 16 games (10 of which are at home).

[madsent]

I think relegation is unlikely, but we could be sucked into a battle at the wrong end of the table, especially if our crowded fixture lists leads to tired legs, injuries and suspensions. If we have clear water between us and thae bottom four we can enjoy the Cups without looking over our shoulder.

 

Better get Glenda on the phone then. We'd never get relegated with him in charge.