alpine_saint Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Don't under estimate Yeovil. Remember Walsall. Indeed, it is the height of arrogance that some come on here predicting 3-goal margins against Yeovil, just like they did for Walsall. I also find it highly amusing that some are talking about Bournemouth rolling over against Exeter almost as a certainty; I hope the team dont show that complacency against them on Saturday. Bournemouth are one of this seasons success stories and deserve more respect.
benjii Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 It would be weird if lots of people were not predicting large winning margins. There are plenty of good reasons why that is a sensible prediction. It is not "arrogant".
alpine_saint Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 It would be weird if lots of people were not predicting large winning margins. There are plenty of good reasons why that is a sensible prediction. It is not "arrogant". And retrospect shows it was "sensible" against Walsall, does it ? Come on then, list these "good" reasons.
scott_saints Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 And retrospect shows it was "sensible" against Walsall, does it ? Come on then, list these "good" reasons. League position, for one. I don't think we'll win by a few or more of goals btw, but can see why it would be a reasonable prediction.
dune Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Indeed, it is the height of arrogance that some come on here predicting 3-goal margins against Yeovil, just like they did for Walsall. I also find it highly amusing that some are talking about Bournemouth rolling over against Exeter almost as a certainty; I hope the team dont show that complacency against them on Saturday. Bournemouth are one of this seasons success stories and deserve more respect. I can see Exeter beating Bompey on their own patch, it's not about expecting Bournemouth to roll over. Exeter are strong at st james park that's all.
alpine_saint Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 League position, for one. I don't think we'll win by a few or more of goals btw, but can see why it would be a reasonable prediction. Last time I looked, Yeovil were above Walsall in the all-important League-position stakes, and they beat us.
scott_saints Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Last time I looked, Yeovil were above Walsall in the all-important League-position stakes, and they beat us. Ermmm, well done. So we shouldn't expect to beat them, because Walsall beat us....right?
alpine_saint Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Ermmm, well done. So we shouldn't expect to beat them, because Walsall beat us....right? No. I have predicted a win. But it will be tight. It wont be 3 or 4 bloody nil.
saints-cris Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 But we beat Blackpool and they beat Liverpool. We are better than Liverpool.
Barry the Badger Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 And retrospect shows it was "sensible" against Walsall, does it ? Come on then, list these "good" reasons. Clearly that game went against sensible predictions. By the way, Ladbrokes have it as 6-1 that we will win 3-0. They have it as 8-1 for a Yeovil win of any kind. That doesn't mean they're right but I'm just demonstrating that it's a perfectly reasonable prediction.
alpine_saint Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 If davis gets injured it could be 3 or 4-0 to yeovil Is Forecast THAT bad ?
LGTL Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 I love midweek games, breaks up the working week nicely, espicially with Saturday to look forward to. This time of the season is great.
Appy Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Is Forecast THAT bad ? Conceding more than 20 goals in 6 games for Eastbourne suggests he isn't great.
alpine_saint Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Conceding more than 20 goals in 6 games for Eastbourne suggests he isn't great. It might simply mean their defence is pants.
Saint_clark Posted 8 March, 2011 Author Posted 8 March, 2011 No. I have predicted a win. But it will be tight. It wont be 3 or 4 bloody nil. How does this work then, because Hudders and Posh are well above both Walsall and Yeovil, and we beat them both 4-1. Surely this is a paradox and the world should have imploded?
Barry the Badger Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 It wont be 3 or 4 bloody nil. I shall now be betting on both 3 and 4 bloody nil.
Nexstar Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 It might simply mean their defence is pants. "Grimsby sent Forecast back early from his loan spell on 3 September after failing to impress" And by all account he "failed to impress" at Eastbourne.
NickG Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 And retrospect shows it was "sensible" against Walsall, does it ? Come on then, list these "good" reasons. just looked online betting to choose bet for tonight, current odds for us to win: 2-0 5/1 1-0 6/1 3-0 7/1 2-1 8/1 3-1 11/1 4-0 12/1 4-1 18/1 0-0 12/1 0-1 20/1
Scummer Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 If davis gets injured it could be 3 or 4-0 to yeovil I see Forecast has been back on the bench for the last couple of games. What happened to the keeper from Arsenal who we brought in on loan? He was sub against Swindon. Do the management not like the look of him, in which case has he gone back?
hypochondriac Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 I see Forecast has been back on the bench for the last couple of games. What happened to the keeper from Arsenal who we brought in on loan? He was sub against Swindon. Do the management not like the look of him, in which case has he gone back? He went back, probably because he was just sat on the bench here.
CWD Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 I see Forecast has been back on the bench for the last couple of games. What happened to the keeper from Arsenal who we brought in on loan? He was sub against Swindon. Do the management not like the look of him, in which case has he gone back? He went back after Forecast's loan finished
sandwichsaint Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Tempted to have a tenner on Yeovil at 8-1! I'm quite happy to pay a ten pound premium to see Saints win, and I don't think I could face another carp drive home after Hartlepool and Walsall; eighty quid to cover my fuel and ticket might just provide a small tad of comfort - not sure how I cover the draw though? Tense, nervous, bad-tempered evening, 2-1 Saints (just).
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 He went back after Forecast's loan finished Arsenal recalled him due to injury there end.
alpine_saint Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 just looked online betting to choose bet for tonight, current odds for us to win: 2-0 5/1 1-0 6/1 3-0 7/1 2-1 8/1 3-1 11/1 4-0 12/1 4-1 18/1 0-0 12/1 0-1 20/1 So what ?
dune Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 I shall now be betting on both 3 and 4 bloody nil. Alpine is our very own Paul the Octopus in reverse. He excelled himself in the games against Swindon and Colchester. It will be 3-0 or 4-0.
NickG Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 So what ? you were slagging of fans for opting for decent win prediction, calling them arrogant. (at least makes change from slagging off saints). Bookies seem to think decent chance of comfortable saints win (in fact 2-0 most likely score).
(not THE) Kevin Moore Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 A 2 goal winning margin allowing us to sub off key players with Saturday in mind would be my ideal scenario..... so expect a close 3-2 win with us scoring in the 93rd minute to claim the three points. Let's not get too carried away with predictions, Yeovil did manage to get a draw against 'udders' at the weekend so they're clearly no mugs.
NickG Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Alpine is our very own Paul the Octopus in reverse. He excelled himself in the games against Swindon and Colchester. It will be 3-0 or 4-0. hope his predictions continue to fail - he has said 2nd in impossible.
Saint_clark Posted 8 March, 2011 Author Posted 8 March, 2011 He went back, probably because he was just sat on the bench here. It was probably more to do with the fact that we had our own keeper to cover. Arsenal would have known that Shea wouldn't get in ahead of Davis.
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Yeovil are about to produce their best performance of the season. Their keeper will have a worldy. We all know it. Confident still? 0-0 written all over it.
hypochondriac Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 It was probably more to do with the fact that we had our own keeper to cover. Arsenal would have known that Shea wouldn't get in ahead of Davis. Then why bring him here in the first place?
Saint_clark Posted 8 March, 2011 Author Posted 8 March, 2011 Then why bring him here in the first place? Forecast was on loan with no option of recall, Bart was injured. Only other option was 16 year old Jack Dovey.
hypochondriac Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Forecast was on loan with no option of recall, Bart was injured. Only other option was 16 year old Jack Dovey. Fair enough I didn't realise Forecast had no recall option.
lethallee Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Bad omen with Davis pre Yeovil interview posted on OS as we normally end up losing when he does a pre match interview !
alpine_saint Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Yeovil are about to produce their best performance of the season. Their keeper will have a worldy. We all know it. Confident still? 0-0 written all over it. Dont want to believe it, reckon we can scrape a scrappy 1-0 win, but there is a not insiginficant chance that you are right.
PhilippineSaint Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Fair enough I didn't realise Forecast had no recall option. That was to prevent him being sent back early should have been taken as seen no refunds or returns allowed
SaintBobby Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 I'd say we should win by 2 or 3 clear goals. But I still give Yeovil a better chance against us than I give Arsenal v Barcelona... I think I'd settle for a semi-incompetent 1-0 Saints win right now.
Saint_clark Posted 8 March, 2011 Author Posted 8 March, 2011 Dont want to believe it, reckon we can scrape a scrappy 1-0 win, but there is a not insiginficant chance that you are right. I would class Yeovil in the same bracket as Daggers rather than Rochdale. I.E, our class will shine through even if we have an off day, because they're that poor. (My brother is a steward at Huish Park and he keeps me updated).
scotty Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 How does this work then, because Hudders and Posh are well above both Walsall and Yeovil, and we beat them both 4-1. Surely this is a paradox and the world should have imploded? Can you really be 100% sure it hasnt? (serious philosophical question...)
Window Cleaner Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 I would class Yeovil in the same bracket as Daggers rather than Rochdale. I.E, our class will shine through even if we have an off day, because they're that poor. (My brother is a steward at Huish Park and he keeps me updated). Poor or not they seem to manage to win alternate away games....and as they drew the last one. Still I think a prediction of 3-1 to the Saints would be in order.
saint_jas Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 5 nil I reckon, although have noticed someone has gone 8-1 on the prediction league, hmm. Will just take a win and Bournemouth, Brighton, Peterboro, Huddersfield losing with Mk dons drawing with Charlton, rest couldn't care less about.
St Marco Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Can't really see anything other then a win from this one. Sure you should not write off teams and underestimate them at your peril etc. But the two teams in terms of class are so far apart. We should win this one comfortably. Am going for a 3-0 win. We should close the gap on some of those above us tonight too i think. Brighton, Bournemouth and Peterborough away with tricky games. Positive thinking lads! COYR
saint.tom.clancy Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Taking my neice to the game tonight… Got a season ticket in the northam, does anyone if its possible for us to move, just for tonights game to say the itchen/chapel corner? Rather not the hassle of her complaining standing up etc for 90 minutes… Would I just go to the ticket office before the match and asked to be moved?
Um Bongo Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Taking my neice to the game tonight… Got a season ticket in the northam, does anyone if its possible for us to move, just for tonights game to say the itchen/chapel corner? Rather not the hassle of her complaining standing up etc for 90 minutes… Would I just go to the ticket office before the match and asked to be moved? Just go to the office and swap. You leave your season ticket there and pick it up after the game. I did it for the Swindon game, no problems.
Pedro Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 In the Itchen stand we can amble through to the chapel or vice versa and find a couple of empty seats. My mate got into bother by walking from the Northam in front of the away supporters so I imagine you could walk round the the other way OK.
Matthew Le God Posted 8 March, 2011 Posted 8 March, 2011 Taking my neice to the game tonight… Got a season ticket in the northam, does anyone if its possible for us to move, just for tonights game to say the itchen/chapel corner? Rather not the hassle of her complaining standing up etc for 90 minutes… Would I just go to the ticket office before the match and asked to be moved? Yes, you can move you season ticket for individual games. I've done it a number of times, just go to the ticket office and they will print off two new tickets when you buy your niece one. They will ask to hold onto your season ticket until after the game.
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