Dark Munster Posted 17 April, 2010 Posted 17 April, 2010 Unbelievably, we win our game in hand and we'd be 11 points off 2nd spot. +10 and at the end of the season, we may find ourselves being the 2nd best team in the division. Considering the start we had, that would be unf**kingbelievable. It's conceivable we'll just miss out on the playoffs, and be within 10 points of 2nd at the end of the season. If that happens one person at least will be laughing his head off.
RonManager Posted 17 April, 2010 Posted 17 April, 2010 who said league 1 couldn't be exciting. Apparently, Mr Hugh Janus of 23, Gasworks Lane, Wapping said it in 1872, but then again he may have been misheard.
Saint Malc Posted 17 April, 2010 Posted 17 April, 2010 Just back from the game. I thought that we never seriously looked like conceding at any stage but lacked a little thrust but quite comfortable nonetheless. Puncheon was superb and it's the best I've seen Seabourne play and I've seen them all. Same for Barnard. Is Barnard a better sub? That's at least 2 last minute goals coming on as a sub to get us points. Their defender should definitely have been sent off when Barnard was through and about to take on their keeper one on one. COYS
ottery st mary Posted 17 April, 2010 Posted 17 April, 2010 Just back from the game. I thought that we never seriously looked like conceding at any stage but lacked a little thrust but quite comfortable nonetheless. Puncheon was superb and it's the best I've seen Seabourne play and I've seen them all. Same for Barnard. Is Barnard a better sub? That's at least 2 last minute goals coming on as a sub to get us points. Their defender should definitely have been sent off when Barnard was through and about to take on their keeper one on one. COYS Totally agree .. Right in line....Barnard was away when Caulker took him out..
saint_stevo Posted 17 April, 2010 Posted 17 April, 2010 great result, sod the performance. As for the play offs, we still have hope. And while there is hope in the world, i'll keep washing under my foreskin and wearing aftershave
LA77 Posted 17 April, 2010 Posted 17 April, 2010 great result, sod the performance. As for the play offs, we still have hope. And while there is hope in the world, i'll keep washing under my foreskin and wearing aftershave That must f'kin sting
SaintJackoInHurworth Posted 17 April, 2010 Posted 17 April, 2010 Charlton have Exeter away followed by Leeds at home. If we carry on winning, we could be in a position to overtake them on the final day if they only manage 1 point from 6. It could be a previously unforseeable way into the play offs. Huddersfield should beat Stockport next week. I think we're gonna need Colchester to beat them at their place to overtake them. Don't worry about Colchester now - we must win all games to get in the play offs, and if we do that, we will be above them. They are GONE. Yeah... and if charlton D 1 L 2 they could be caught also (as could swindon if they lost all 3 and we won 4). Unlikely but keeps it interesting if nothing else... Actually, I wouldn't say it was previously unforeseeable - I have pointed out the possibility of catching Charlton a number of times, as have several others. As I mentioned last night after the Huddsfld v Millwall game, Charlton have four very tough fixtures to finish the season and it is not beyond the bounds of possibility that they could lose them all. Of course, Swindon are mathematically catchable, but I think they will get the point that they need to secure their place in at least the play-offs. In terms of Saints, however, all four remaining scheduled matches are potential banana skins and not just the Gillingham game. While Oldham may seem like a cert win, bear in mind that they are in good form at present. Any complacency in the squad could cost us dearly! We must put 101% in every game! COYR!
Toomer Posted 17 April, 2010 Posted 17 April, 2010 Not long been home after a nice meal at the Lime Kiln Inn, Martock where my Yeovil supporting mate had to pick up the bill as the result of our bet. The first 30 mins we bossed the game lost our way a little in the 2nd half but thought we came to life when Morgan got sent off, today we played for 95 mins and is was nice to hit them with the sucker punch. Did anyone else catch the sun a bit stood on that open end. Before the game as my mate is a ST holder took me into the beer tent for a pint he in his Yeovil shirt me in my Saints home shirt, there were 3 stewards outside said enjoy the game to me as we walked in, I was the only one in there in Saints colours just about to get served when two response team came up to me and escorted me out saying home fans only. My Yeovil mate said he is my guest and if that is the case why did the stewards let him in with an away shirt on, feckin numptys.
ooohTerryHurlock Posted 17 April, 2010 Posted 17 April, 2010 It's conceivable we'll just miss out on the playoffs, and be within 10 points of 2nd at the end of the season. If that happens one person at least will be laughing his head off. Dont we just miss him;)
Pav Posted 17 April, 2010 Posted 17 April, 2010 huge credit to the players today, to have a man sent off and keep plugging away just illustrates the huige spirit within hte team and the strength of the management team. absolutely vital goal from Lee Barnard and it keeps the pressure on huddersfield, also useful that colchester lost today. great day
Saints foreva Posted 17 April, 2010 Posted 17 April, 2010 Just seen Morgan's sending off... If anything, he takes a wack in the face from the Yeovil player..... Not a sending off for me.
Saint_clark Posted 17 April, 2010 Posted 17 April, 2010 Can't really tell, but it just looked like 6 of one and half a dozen of the other.
suewhistle Posted 17 April, 2010 Posted 17 April, 2010 Welll, just home (in the morning 1.30 local) after popping out for an apperitivo at 6.30ish! I'd been in the lounge practising the flute this afternoon and came back to the second half thread where it all seemed very depressed. I started scrolling through the match thread and getting increasingly depressed as the game drew to a close. Then SaintLard posted yesssss and I thought, if you are wrong I'll kill you, slowly.... But he was right!! So the impossible hope continues and I'm keeping an eye on flghts home...
bpsaint Posted 17 April, 2010 Posted 17 April, 2010 Just seen Morgan's sending off... If anything, he takes a wack in the face from the Yeovil player..... Not a sending off for me. With respect,if you think that wasn't a red card then i'd hate to see the sort of tackle you think is worthy of one. If he took a whack in the face he should have gone down like he had, not kick the other guy to floor in the manner he did. His petulance could have cost us today and I hope AP has a strong word with him.
doddisalegend Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 With respect,if you think that wasn't a red card then i'd hate to see the sort of tackle you think is worthy of one. If he took a whack in the face he should have gone down like he had, not kick the other guy to floor in the manner he did. His petulance could have cost us today and I hope AP has a strong word with him. Well according to AP in his post match talk Morgan will miss all the fun now which should teach him a lesson. LOL sounds like my dad when I was kid
dubai_phil Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Welll, just home (in the morning 1.30 local) after popping out for an apperitivo at 6.30ish! I'd been in the lounge practising the flute this afternoon and came back to the second half thread where it all seemed very depressed. I started scrolling through the match thread and getting increasingly depressed as the game drew to a close. Then SaintLard posted and I thought, if you are wrong I'll kill you, slowly.... But he was right!! So the impossible hope continues and I'm keeping an eye on flghts home... Ah no, that's keeping an eye on the Trains home in the new reality
saintwarwick Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Well according to AP in his post match talk Morgan will miss all the fun now which should teach him a lesson. LOL sounds like my dad when I was kid I think AP was referring to Morgan being banned following his red card, nothing to do with teaching him a lesson.
saintwarwick Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 It's conceivable we'll just miss out on the playoffs, and be within 10 points of 2nd at the end of the season. If that happens one person at least will be laughing his head off. You need to get over your obsession.
Wes Tender Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 You need to get over your obsession. It's not a bad time to mull over the transformation since that prat brought us to our lowest ebb through his crass incompetance. It is pertinent to consider that we have almost miraculously reached a point whereby if it wasn't for the -10 points that can be laid at his door, we would be pretty close to the automatic promotion spot. Thankfully, the buffoon increasingly becomes a distant memory, but when the stage is reached that the memory of those charlatans on the board is seen merely as a dark chapter in the Club's history, it is to be hoped that there is a long period of success under the Liebherr era with which to contrast it. The stability and the growing confidence that comes with success certainly seem to point in that direction.
Whitey Grandad Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Results are far more important than performances at the moment. We've won the last four. Why not the next?
Jack Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Pressure is very much on Huddersfield and with their away record!!!!!!!! They have won 8 on the road this season. Only Norwich, Leeds and Swindon have won more away from home.
so22saint Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 I'm fxcking relieved we won that, not only because our play offs hunt is still on, but it saves the usual suspects coming on here and whining and moaning and complaining and criticising. At least they'll be kept at bay until at least Tuesday night. Thankyou Lee Barnard, and Pardew for making the right substitutions. Since when do we score late winners?! Exactly, I want us to win all our remaining games, even if we don't make the playoffs it should keep the moaning to a minimum until next September when we draw against Charlton away. I think my brother in law and I must have made central Winchester register on the richter scale when Barnard scored...
so22saint Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 It's not a bad time to mull over the transformation since that prat brought us to our lowest ebb through his crass incompetance. It is pertinent to consider that we have almost miraculously reached a point whereby if it wasn't for the -10 points that can be laid at his door, we would be pretty close to the automatic promotion spot. Thankfully, the buffoon increasingly becomes a distant memory, but when the stage is reached that the memory of those charlatans on the board is seen merely as a dark chapter in the Club's history, it is to be hoped that there is a long period of success under the Liebherr era with which to contrast it. The stability and the growing confidence that comes with success certainly seem to point in that direction. The night is always darkest just before the dawn
farawaysaint Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 They have won 8 on the road this season. Only Norwich, Leeds and Swindon have won more away from home. Don't ruin this for us with facts
Jack Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Don't ruin this for us with facts Ok, Huddersfield's away form is poor, so can't see them getting the points away from home. They've lost 10 games away. Our away form isn't great at all, and we've still picked up 6 more points than H'field have, away from SMS. We are certain to get promoted because of this.
Window Cleaner Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Ok, Huddersfield's away form is poor, so can't see them getting the points away from home. They've lost 10 games away. Our away form isn't great at all, and we've still picked up 6 more points than H'field have, away from SMS. We are certain to get promoted because of this. Huddersfield are as good as in the play-offs, they'll crush Stockport and beat Colchester who are diabolical just now. If Huddersfield were going to cave in it was when they were 3-2 down on Tuesday, that comeback was like a shot in the arm to them as they proved by beating Millwall. Sorry lads and lasses but great as our current run of form is Huddersfield have p*ssed all over our play-off chances with their 2 results this week, they won't cave in now. We just need to win them all and hope Charlton just fade away, don't think they will though.
suewhistle Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Ah no, that's keeping an eye on the Trains home in the new reality Good point... I can drive it in a day, so better check the ferries. Or make it to Cherbourg and hitch a ride to the Solent: better bring my Day Skipper and DSC Radio tickets! You're a bit stuffed in Dubai and the Magic Kingdom though.;-)
dubai_phil Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Good point... I can drive it in a day, so better check the ferries. Or make it to Cherbourg and hitch a ride to the Solent: better bring my Day Skipper and DSC Radio tickets! You're a bit stuffed in Dubai and the Magic Kingdom though.;-) Well yes if it keeps up, but no from a commercial perspective... Mate was quoted 400 quid a night for a hotel and asked if he could crash here in return for paying for our food & drink... It would have been cheaper staying in the hotel:-) hic. Would actually be gut wrenching if we go through all this drama, reach the playoffs and we can't get back, talk about just our luck. (won't happen of course), and yep it was our own fault choosing to be here, but there are quite a few proper local Saints fans stuck here who wouldn't deserve that nightmare. Low cost airline to Istanbul and then the Orient Express baggage car I guess
nrhsaint Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Can't really tell, but it just looked like 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. we could only get tickets with the yeovil fans, morgans tackle was right in front of us and we thought it was reckless, but in our opinion it was only a yellow and not a straight red. AND we missed the goal because we were asked to leave or have the police remove us.(WE WERE VERY VOCAL SECOND HALF.!!!!!!! )
Window Cleaner Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 we could only get tickets with the yeovil fans, morgans tackle was right in front of us and we thought it was reckless, but in our opinion it was only a yellow and not a straight red. AND we missed the goal because we were asked to leave or have the police remove us.(WE WERE VERY VOCAL SECOND HALF.!!!!!!! ) how would you compare it to say to the tackle that got Terry's second yellow card yesterday, that was awful, straight red if he hadn't already had a yellow. Yet those sort of tackles used to go unpunished provided you touched the ball,didn't matter what else got in the way as long as you touched the ball they were kosher. In fact we used to love them,Brian O'Neill, Docker Walker, David Webb not to mention Pyscho , used to get about 15 to 20 of them a game and not even a ticking off from the ref,no free kicks either.
alpine_saint Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 You need to get over your obsession. I dont agree. I think the more we bear in mind how Lowe trashed this club, the less like a repeat occurrence is. In reality though, once we get back to the PL and move stadium, his mark on the club will be gone FOREVER.
ericofarabia Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 I dont agree. I think the more we bear in mind how Lowe trashed this club, the less like a repeat occurrence is. In reality though, once we get back to the PL and move stadium, his mark on the club will be gone FOREVER. Alps in The Voice of reason shocker
CWD Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 It was my birthday yesterday - Thanks Lee, great present
Andy_Porter Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Credit to Pardew for winning us the game. Waigo controlling the whole right hand side was a brave move that ended with Waigo delivering the match winning cross. Pardew totally changed the shape when Waigo, Connolly and Barnard where brought on, far more narrow with Lambert sitting in midfield helping out. Ostemebor was crap, he's always a second behind the pace and never seems to be in the right place. I don't think he will be here next season. Looked to me like Fonte should have been sent off.
dubai_phil Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Alps in The Voice of reason shocker Nice value add comment there from our new resident Parking Attendant :cool:
ericofarabia Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Nice value add comment there from our new resident Parking Attendant :cool: Hoping for a nice quiet morning tomorrow, only my 2nd shift back after skiing
saintwarwick Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 I dont agree. I think the more we bear in mind how Lowe trashed this club, the less like a repeat occurrence is. In reality though, once we get back to the PL and move stadium, his mark on the club will be gone FOREVER. Lowe didn't exactly trash the club though did he, that was left to the wilde bunch spending money in the hope of promotion.
RonManager Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Just watched highlights on SaintsPlayer. Morgan gets elbowed not once but twice in the face causing the reaction. If he'd just gone down then Williams would have been off. There are too many instances where the person that reacts get punished more heavily than the instigator. IMO Saints should appeal.
derry Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Dave Merrington was a great Youth coach but not with senior players and his opinion like others called Dave is a little Rodneyish..Del boy at times.... .At last derry you give Pards summ credit...You remind me so much of Dave Merrington. Come on board and support the Saints FFS COYRs I went to Springhill School opposite the Dell in 1947, supported Saints as a kid, sold penny on the ball tickets for the club at matches, had trials at the Dell, but wasn't signed, was coached by Jimmy Gallagher and George Horsefall, had a bad injury, Ian White persuaded me to take FA coaching courses. I have supported the Saints all my life. I don't need to join the self indulgent, often ignorant mannered, sometimes over the top euphoric ebb and flow on here to be a Saints supporter. I recognise a good decision when I see it, however I stlll have reservations that Pardew may not be the manager able to build the sort of team and more importantly play the sort of football that will establish us well up the Premier. At third level we have a talented squad, however to attain the same status in the Championship will be the first real measure of Pardew's ability and from that we will see whether he can step up to a further level. I think that he has done well enough enough this season to be given the chance to continue. It would be unfair and unrealistic to change manager. It may be that this year he has been careful and pragmatic building a foundation to strengthen and be more expansive next year, only time will tell. Like everybody else on here I am entitled to my opinions even though they go against popular opinion. What isn't needed is the stupidity of some, quoting derogatory, ignorant, ageist comments, copied from a discredited and sacked Scots Labour party candidate.
shurlock Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 (edited) Credit to Pardew for winning us the game. Waigo controlling the whole right hand side was a brave move that ended with Waigo delivering the match winning cross. Pardew totally changed the shape when Waigo, Connolly and Barnard where brought on, far more narrow with Lambert sitting in midfield helping out. Ostemebor was crap, he's always a second behind the pace and never seems to be in the right place. I don't think he will be here next season. Looked to me like Fonte should have been sent off. Agree but think Pards lucked out - should have been braver and made the 2nd and 3rd susbstitutions well before the 83rd minute. Waigo and/or connolly should have been on from the 65th min because we posed very litte attacking threat in the 2nd half - (I still think we dropped points at Brighton for similar reasons - as you'll recall it was the Papa and Barnard combo that eventually got us another late goal). And when Schneiderlin was sent off, I thought Pards would bottle it altogether, even though our playoff hopes were dying with the score at 0-0. Anyway glad he didnt for as you say the subs made the difference. Edited 18 April, 2010 by shurlock
THEVMAN Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 I went to Springhill School opposite the Dell in 1947, supported Saints as a kid, sold penny on the ball tickets for the club at matches, had trials at the Dell, but wasn't signed, was coached by Jimmy Gallagher and George Horsefall, had a bad injury, Ian White persuaded me to take FA coaching courses. I have supported the Saints all my life. I don't need to join the self indulgent, often ignorant mannered, sometimes over the top euphoric ebb and flow on here to be a Saints supporter. I recognise a good decision when I see it, however I stlll have reservations that Pardew may not be the manager able to build the sort of team and more importantly play the sort of football that will establish us well up the Premier. At third level we have a talented squad, however to attain the same status in the Championship will be the first real measure of Pardew's ability and from that we will see whether he can step up to a further level. I think that he has done well enough enough this season to be given the chance to continue. It would be unfair and unrealistic to change manager. It may be that this year he has been careful and pragmatic building a foundation to strengthen and be more expansive next year, only time will tell. Like everybody else on here I am entitled to my opinions even though they go against popular opinion. What isn't needed is the stupidity of some, quoting derogatory, ignorant, ageist comments, copied from a discredited and sacked Scots Labour party candidate. I think your first paragraph was a little self indulgent. LOL
derry Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 I think your first paragraph was a little self indulgent. LOL Maybe so, but demonstrates a lifelong commitment. It was a direct reply to a comment by OSM and wouldn't have been used otherwise.
ottery st mary Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 I went to Springhill School opposite the Dell in 1947, supported Saints as a kid, sold penny on the ball tickets for the club at matches, had trials at the Dell, but wasn't signed, was coached by Jimmy Gallagher and George Horsefall, had a bad injury, Ian White persuaded me to take FA coaching courses. I have supported the Saints all my life. I don't need to join the self indulgent, often ignorant mannered, sometimes over the top euphoric ebb and flow on here to be a Saints supporter. I recognise a good decision when I see it, however I stlll have reservations that Pardew may not be the manager able to build the sort of team and more importantly play the sort of football that will establish us well up the Premier. At third level we have a talented squad, however to attain the same status in the Championship will be the first real measure of Pardew's ability and from that we will see whether he can step up to a further level. I think that he has done well enough enough this season to be given the chance to continue. It would be unfair and unrealistic to change manager. It may be that this year he has been careful and pragmatic building a foundation to strengthen and be more expansive next year, only time will tell. Like everybody else on here I am entitled to my opinions even though they go against popular opinion. What isn't needed is the stupidity of some, quoting derogatory, ignorant, ageist comments, copied from a discredited and sacked Scots Labour party candidate. Opinion ..ok.....You still think like Dave that you are better than Pards Axe to grind with your little group.....Opinions...ok.. Apparently I am not allowed to be rude to self opinionated arrogant posters....
derry Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Opinion ..ok.....You still think like Dave that you are better than Pards Axe to grind with your little group.....Opinions...ok.. Apparently I am not allowed to be rude to self opinionated arrogant posters.... Why be rude, why not just agree to disagree? In the great scheme of things football really isn't that important.
dubai_phil Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Maybe so, but demonstrates a lifelong commitment. It was a direct reply to a comment by OSM and wouldn't have been used otherwise. Question. You state your opinion that you don't think AP is the man, which is fair and valid. But who in your opinion is?
ottery st mary Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Why be rude, why not just agree to disagree? In the great scheme of things football really isn't that important. Not being rude derry.....Unfortunately you come across as if you are the head coach:prayer:..... and Pards has so much to learn from you..... To be fair you did give Pards credit earlier in this thread....Maybe he is learning from your many coaching posts on this forum... To be fair you have some good ideas but you are not a pro football coach in my opinion......I still believe you and your friends have an axe to grind re Pards and NC...My opinion on what I have seen of your threads re Pards and co.
derry Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 Question. You state your opinion that you don't think AP is the man, which is fair and valid. But who in your opinion is? There are managers whose teams play the sort of football I like to see. Disregarding top managers who are out of reach. I rate Paul Lambert, Lee Clark, Danny Wilson, Sean O'Driscoll and Eddie Howe also. Next season will probably be a better time to see what Pardew is producing. Having seen all the home games this season, quite a few have been poor.
ottery st mary Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 derry.....Just for my benefit...What is the discredited Scottish Labour chappie candidate business....all about? I am not saying Pards is the best coach in the world......That would be me... But he ain't half bad and is certainly doing the business for me and many others.. As you say, it is all about different opinions.....I will have to accept that you do not rate him...... Didn't mean to be rude.....I am usually very good with much older peeps than myself....
Dark Munster Posted 18 April, 2010 Posted 18 April, 2010 You need to get over your obsession. If someone hid a bomb under your house, with a timer to blow up one year later, would it be an obsession to be pissed off at the time it blows up, even though the bomb was planted a year earlier? Our "obsession" will officially be over if Saints: a) finish more than 10 points behind 6th, or b) make the playoffs and get promoted, or c) make the playoffs and fail to get promoted, provided they had finished more than 10 points from 2nd.
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