sotonian Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 5 of them are away !!!! Saturday, 28 August 2010- Bristol Rovers v Southampton, 15:00 Saturday, 4 September 2010- Southampton v Rochdale, 15:00 Saturday, 11 September 2010- Swindon v Southampton, 15:00 Wednesday, 15 September 2010- MK Dons v Southampton, 19:45 Saturday, 18 September 2010- Southampton v Colchester, 15:00 Saturday, 25 September 2010- Sheff Wed v Southampton, 15:00 Tuesday, 28 September 2010- Yeovil v Southampton, 19:45 i can only see 3 wins & 2 draws out of those games, which will mean we will have just 12 points from our first nine games, i think this could be the end of Pards !
hypochondriac Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 5 of them are away !!!! Saturday, 28 August 2010- Bristol Rovers v Southampton, 15:00 Saturday, 4 September 2010- Southampton v Rochdale, 15:00 Saturday, 11 September 2010- Swindon v Southampton, 15:00 Wednesday, 15 September 2010- MK Dons v Southampton, 19:45 Saturday, 18 September 2010- Southampton v Colchester, 15:00 Saturday, 25 September 2010- Sheff Wed v Southampton, 15:00 Tuesday, 28 September 2010- Yeovil v Southampton, 19:45 i can only see 3 wins & 2 draws out of those games, which will mean we will have just 12 points from our first nine games, i think this could be the end of Pards ! I would expect 4 wins out of them to be honest. Even that may not be enough.
Smirking_Saint Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 Well we are not going to win all of them but we really need to start making a dent, 4 wins out of 7 should be enough to see him keep his job but we need to show serious progression.
Andy_Porter Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 Doom and gloom, we will lose them all etc etc etc Honestly positive about all of those games, wouldn't be at all suprised if we end up winning five or six of them. Swindon away will probably be the toughest, they seem to be a bit of a dodgy side for us. Looking forward to getting back to winning ways on Saturday, I think a trip away from St Marys and the pressure that brings will be good for the players.
Saint Charlie Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 On the other hand all are winnable. 6 wins and a draw.
S-Clarke Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 Rochdale will be very tricky. They looked fantastic against birmingham tonight, only lost because of a non-penalty.- but i fancy us in the away games as we won't have some much pressure on us in the ground, i expect our setup to exploit the home team.
Cascadia Saint Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 5 of them are away !!!! Saturday, 28 August 2010- Bristol Rovers v Southampton, 15:00 Saturday, 4 September 2010- Southampton v Rochdale, 15:00 Saturday, 11 September 2010- Swindon v Southampton, 15:00 Wednesday, 15 September 2010- MK Dons v Southampton, 19:45 Saturday, 18 September 2010- Southampton v Colchester, 15:00 Saturday, 25 September 2010- Sheff Wed v Southampton, 15:00 Tuesday, 28 September 2010- Yeovil v Southampton, 19:45 i can only see 3 wins & 2 draws out of those games, which will mean we will have just 12 points from our first nine games, i think this could be the end of Pards ! FFS. Wrists. Slash. Now.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 Rochdale will be very tricky. They looked fantastic against birmingham tonight, only lost because of a non-penalty.- but i fancy us in the away games as we won't have some much pressure on us in the ground, i expect our setup to exploit the home team. I agree. Plus, teams are much more unlikely to sit behind the ball and play for a draw when their in front of their own fans, who want entertainment, so this should open the game up a lot more and therefore suit us better.
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 I would expect at least 3 wins and 2 draws.
The Old Codger Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 five wins and no defeats in there. no problem
IFHP Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 On the other hand all are winnable. 6 wins and a draw. Apart from the the one we are going to draw.
L1Minus10 Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 6 wins, 1 draw v Sheff Weds. Depressing buggers on here...
Yate Saint Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 Lets just see what happens. We may never lose again...
Saint Garrett Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 I look at every game in this league and don't see us losing ! But also look at the games at home and wonder whether things are going to click. Hoping for 5/7 !
SO16_Saint Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 6 wins, 1 draw v Sheff Weds. Depressing buggers on here... That's a strange old fixture list, 7 games vs Wednesday!!
NickG Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 think away games may be better at mo, less pressure and less defensive opposition
CWD Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 think away games may be better at mo, less pressure and less defensive opposition My feelings exactly. What a different place this would be if we managed to win them all!
NickG Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 My feelings exactly. What a different place this would be if we managed to win them all! doubt it!
Deppo Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 If we all expect to lose all the games then we can't be disappointed.
NickG Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 with this weak squad, no attempts to improve it as manager and CEO act like headless chickens, no plan B - would be surprised if we do as well as losing them all
Deppo Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 Shall we have a competition to see who can stay up the latest?
alpine_saint Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 5 of them are away !!!! Saturday, 28 August 2010- Bristol Rovers v Southampton, 15:00 Lose Saturday, 4 September 2010- Southampton v Rochdale, 15:00 Win Saturday, 11 September 2010- Swindon v Southampton, 15:00 Lose Wednesday, 15 September 2010- MK Dons v Southampton, 19:45 Draw Saturday, 18 September 2010- Southampton v Colchester, 15:00 Lose Saturday, 25 September 2010- Sheff Wed v Southampton, 15:00 Lose Tuesday, 28 September 2010- Yeovil v Southampton, 19:45 Draw i can only see 3 wins & 2 draws out of those games, which will mean we will have just 12 points from our first nine games, i think this could be the end of Pards ! My predictions
alpine_saint Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 Don't be silly. Explain. Why are they silly ?
St Lej Posted 26 August, 2010 Posted 26 August, 2010 Explain. Why are they silly ? We never lose to MK Dons!!!! Seriously though, we've got no chance of getting a draw at Yeovil.....
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 Explain. Why are they silly ? Because, in the 5 fixtures that we also played last year, you have us getting 9 points less than the equivalent game last season. And, in my opinion, our squad is not that much worse than it was last season.
alpine_saint Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 Because' date=' in the 5 fixtures that we also played last year, you have us getting 9 points less than the equivalent game last season. And, in my opinion, our squad is not [i']that [/i]much worse than it was last season. But its playing much worse as a team. No way will we put 5 goals past Rovers, for example.
SO16_Saint Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 But its playing much worse as a team. No way will we put 5 goals past Rovers, for example. I would love it LOVE IT if you're wrong.....!
The Old Codger Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 But its playing much worse as a team. No way will we put 5 goals past Rovers, for example. "its"? Saints are NOT playing 'much worse' as a team. Far from it. For once, you have completely shown your lack of understanding through your self-inflicted exile. Those who have watched the games have seen how well we have played (and how well opposition goalkeepers have played). We may not put 5 past Rovers, but surely its the 3 points that matter? Good grief Alpine - you wonder why people say you don't have a valid viewpoint if you don't go to matches, and normally I would agree that anyone who supports Saints has an opinion as valid as the next person - but you are just trolling for a reaction EVERY time. (and this time you got one! - happy now?) How you haven't been banned permanently from this site, I don't know.
Saint Charlie Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 Now up to 3 current threads where Alpine has killed any constructive debate.
thefunkygibbons Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 In my view every single one of those games will end in a win, loss or a draw I think
tartanowl Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 In our next 7 matches I'm hoping for 4 wins and 1 draw which would put us on 20 points after 10 games. Looking at our fixtures I think it's doable. You ideally will want to be on around about the same which would be 6 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss. If we keep that up over the season we'll finish in the top 2. Saturday, 28 August 2010 Hartlepool v Sheff Wed, 15:00 Sunday, 5 September 2010 Brentford v Sheff Wed, 12:00 Saturday, 11 September 2010 Sheff Wed v Carlisle, 15:00 Saturday, 18 September 2010 Plymouth v Sheff Wed, 15:00 Saturday, 25 September 2010 Sheff Wed v Southampton, 15:00 Tuesday, 28 September 2010 Sheff Wed v Oldham, 19:45 Saturday, 2 October 2010 Notts County v Sheff Wed, 15:00
Saint Charlie Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 People just need to add him to the ignore list. If enough people do, then he won't keep getting quoted so I still have to see the posts! Done. Maybe we could have a sticky haha!
alpine_saint Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 Now up to 3 current threads where Alpine has killed any constructive debate. Tell me how I have killed constructive debate on this thread. I have given my predictions, and explained the reason behind them. Some of you really need to grow up a bit.
alpine_saint Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 (edited) I would love it LOVE IT if you're wrong.....! Me too, actually EDIT: Are you Kevin Keegan in disguise ? Edited 27 August, 2010 by alpine_saint
docker-p Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 5 of them are away !!!! Saturday, 28 August 2010- Bristol Rovers v Southampton, 15:00 Saturday, 4 September 2010- Southampton v Rochdale, 15:00 Saturday, 11 September 2010- Swindon v Southampton, 15:00 Wednesday, 15 September 2010- MK Dons v Southampton, 19:45 Saturday, 18 September 2010- Southampton v Colchester, 15:00 Saturday, 25 September 2010- Sheff Wed v Southampton, 15:00 Tuesday, 28 September 2010- Yeovil v Southampton, 19:45 i can only see 3 wins & 2 draws out of those games, which will mean we will have just 12 points from our first nine games, i think this could be the end of Pards ! I also see 3 wins and 2 draws out of those seven; but i don't think that will cost AP his job. My guess, and it is a just a guess, is NC will give AP until Xmas.
Ian the Red Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 5 of them are away !!!! Saturday, 28 August 2010- Bristol Rovers v Southampton, 15:00 Saturday, 4 September 2010- Southampton v Rochdale, 15:00 Saturday, 11 September 2010- Swindon v Southampton, 15:00 Wednesday, 15 September 2010- MK Dons v Southampton, 19:45 Saturday, 18 September 2010- Southampton v Colchester, 15:00 Saturday, 25 September 2010- Sheff Wed v Southampton, 15:00 Tuesday, 28 September 2010- Yeovil v Southampton, 19:45 i can only see 3 wins & 2 draws out of those games, which will mean we will have just 12 points from our first nine games, i think this could be the end of Pards ! What are you on? It will be 7 straight wins!!! COYR WIFM
Alanh Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 5 of them are away !!!! Saturday, 28 August 2010- Bristol Rovers v Southampton, 15:00 win Saturday, 4 September 2010- Southampton v Rochdale, 15:00 win Saturday, 11 September 2010- Swindon v Southampton, 15:00 draw Wednesday, 15 September 2010- MK Dons v Southampton, 19:45 win Saturday, 18 September 2010- Southampton v Colchester, 15:00 draw Saturday, 25 September 2010- Sheff Wed v Southampton, 15:00 Lose Tuesday, 28 September 2010- Yeovil v Southampton, 19:45 win i can only see 3 wins & 2 draws out of those games, which will mean we will have just 12 points from our first nine games, i think this could be the end of Pards ! You are right that if we end up with only 12 points from the first 9 AP will be under big pressure. I think you are being unnecessarily pessimistic in predicting only 11 points from thses 7 matches. I can see us getting 14 or 15 points myself with the predictions above. In fact that is the standard that we need to maintain through the season if we are going to be promoted.
bjk Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 By the time we've beaten Colchester we will be top of the league.
madruss Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 But its playing much worse as a team. No way will we put 5 goals past Rovers, for example. No it's not. Compare the first 30 minutes of the Huddersfield game (where we won 5-0) to the start of the LO game this year. In my opinion we played a lot better in the LO game and created the better chances, but we didn't score more than 1 and then we conceded. Whereas in the Huddersfield game we did score more than one, and managed not to concede. The resulting confidence that came from a 2 goal cushion meant that the rest of the game was a lot more comfortable, as there was less pressure to force the winning goal. We're not playing worse than last season, we just aren't getting the goals at the crucial times..big difference
Saintmike666 Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 I have us moving into second on the BBC predictor thing on the 18/09/2010 with 4 wins and a draw in our next 5 (the draw away at Swindon). No need to slit the wrists just yet folks!
alpine_saint Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 No it's not. Compare the first 30 minutes of the Huddersfield game (where we won 5-0) to the start of the LO game this year. In my opinion we played a lot better in the LO game and created the better chances, but we didn't score more than 1 and then we conceded. Whereas in the Huddersfield game we did score more than one, and managed not to concede. The resulting confidence that came from a 2 goal cushion meant that the rest of the game was a lot more comfortable, as there was less pressure to force the winning goal. We're not playing worse than last season, we just aren't getting the goals at the crucial times..big difference Sorry, dont see the difference. Goals determine results, not posession and prettiness of play. I couldnt give a shiny one if AP is endorsing hoofball, so long as it gets results.
madruss Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 Sorry, dont see the difference. Goals determine results, not posession and prettiness of play. I couldnt give a shiny one if AP is endorsing hoofball, so long as it gets results. Yep, I agree. And chances get goals. We are creating chances - really good chances, and we will score goals if we carry on as we are.
Saint Trev Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 5 of them are away !!!! Saturday, 28 August 2010- Bristol Rovers v Southampton, 15:00 Saturday, 4 September 2010- Southampton v Rochdale, 15:00 Saturday, 11 September 2010- Swindon v Southampton, 15:00 Wednesday, 15 September 2010- MK Dons v Southampton, 19:45 Saturday, 18 September 2010- Southampton v Colchester, 15:00 Saturday, 25 September 2010- Sheff Wed v Southampton, 15:00 Tuesday, 28 September 2010- Yeovil v Southampton, 19:45 i can only see 3 wins & 2 draws out of those games, which will mean we will have just 12 points from our first nine games, i think this could be the end of Pards ! I really struggle to understand the mentality of getting rid of the manager 1 minute after the season starts. When are people going to realize that the manager can only put his best team out on the pitch. But its not only that, you are actually pre-empting that if things go slightly bad in the next 7 games, then Lets sack the Manager. How negative can a person be?
sandwichsaint Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 A nasty little run of games; lucky we've already banked 6 points from our two relatively 'easy' home games so far or we could be playing catch-up for quite some time ..... Best case W4 D2 L1 .... gives 16 points from 9 games.... would put us in the top half but would it be enough? Absolute worst case W2 D2 L3 ..... 10 points from 9 games ... bye, bye AP?
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 Have saints actually deserved to lose so far this season? It is a rhetorical question because the answer is NO. I actually think defensively we are looking ok. We are starting to see that creative spark again just need that killer touch in front of goal. I see playing 5 out of 7 away as a positive thing in that we will play with less pressure, less expectations and against less defensive teams. If we can get run of wins under our belt the confidence will be sky high and we can make SMS a fortress again like we did for most of last season.
West End Saint Posted 27 August, 2010 Posted 27 August, 2010 Have saints actually deserved to lose so far this season? It is a rhetorical question because the answer is NO. I actually think defensively we are looking ok. We are starting to see that creative spark again just need that killer touch in front of goal. I see playing 5 out of 7 away as a positive thing in that we will play with less pressure, less expectations and against less defensive teams. If we can get run of wins under our belt the confidence will be sky high and we can make SMS a fortress again like we did for most of last season. I agree I think we have played well in places if were not creating chances I would be worried but we are should have won both games. We have been off the pace a bit but I was impressed at how we played against Bolton if we can play like that we will be back in the mix in no time. Last season -10 and a good awful start and we still would have finished 3rd it is a marathon not a sprint we will hit form soon on the eviedence v Bolton we could easily win 5 or 6 of the next seven games lets see where we are after 10 games then we might have a view on how we are going to do
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