araucaria Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 One of your academy coaches, Anthony Limbrick, was a guest at my daughter's wedding in July. He had tried to keep his employment secret, but he was outed. I think he was genuinely surprised to find all the Town fans there, perhaps two dozen of us, all saying the same thing - that you were just that bit better than us and deserved to go up. He is a very fine fellow and was particularly interested to see how Oscar Gobern does. I'm pleased to see that both clubs have carried on with their good runs - in your case blinding - and hope that both will be promoted, automatically, in May. There has been a lot made of Town's 42 match unbeaten league run, which, had it all been done in the same season, would be worth 90 points. Our last 46 league games would have yielded 96, including the home win v Brighton in December 2010 and our last defeat, at St Mary's on 28 December. But I wonder if you realise that Saints have amassed 104 points from their last 46 games, including, of course, 16 matches in the higher division (32 wins, 8 draws and 6 defeats). You might actually manage 104 this season. Hope so. Whatever else you do, beat Brighton, Peterborough and especially L***s (well done on the opening day). Good luck from someone who follows his team win or draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 Odd post Always nice to see another fan praising the Saints though so thanks and good luck for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 Good luck for the season mate, enjoyed my visit to your town last season even though we were sh*t!. Had a good few beers with some of your lads in the pub by the station. Thought you were unlucky not to go up given your great run. Hope you run away with it this season. I'd be happy for us to take Jordan Rhodes off your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 (edited) I'm a regular on your DATM and I have grown to like you guys. I shall not say who i am but 2 years ago it hurt me when you beat us to the playoffs and last season you pushed us all the way. I follow all your results now but what I must add is your long unbeaten run is what's going to cost you as draws hold you back to much. Adkins rarely likes to draw which means its either win or lose. At the end of the day 2 wins and a defeat is better than a win and two draws. Good luck & thanks for the kind words. Edited 18 November, 2011 by Pilchards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976_Child Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 Thanks dude. It must have been gutting for you to play so well all season and then turn up to Womberly and play utter cack. Hope you have a good season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 Thanks for nice words. So how is Oscar doing? Glad to see Huddersfield doing well as I spent some years up there and saw a few games many years ago, say hi to Dan (http://www.htfc-world.com/). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 Thanks dude. It must have been gutting for you to play so well all season and then turn up to Womberly and play utter cack. Hope you have a good season. It was Old Trafford. (But dont remind him.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976_Child Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 It was Old Trafford. (But dont remind him.) Oh yeah. My bad. Something about a sheety little European game or sumfing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stkev7 Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 I bumped into some Huddersfield fans during the summer out in Austria and they were also very complimentary towards us. They're a good club with a decent fan base. We also had a cracking away day there last season despite the football, the boozer at the station was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK the 2nd Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 I'm on Huddersfield to win L1 at 11/2 so they'd pull their finger out and stop drawing so many matches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 By way of comparison: Saints 104 Huddersfield 96 Brighton 84 Pompey 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 By way of comparison: Saints 104 Huddersfield 96 Brighton 84 Pompey 53 Almost double Pompey's tally. Teeheehee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanW Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 I recall explaining to someone our situation last April and how we had to do x and y to get auto promotion. I then also had to say that Huddersfield were behind us, but all they do is win, so we cannot let up on the gas pedal. Good for you guys and I hope you go up as well. You certainly deserved it more than P'boro last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 Cheers mate, last seasons battle was great and we seemed to have fostered a mutual respect, it helped having Brighton as the team to dislike. However I know I'm not alone in watching out for your scores this season and I really hope you do it this year, especially as I work with a load of Charlton fans. I'll be in the home end on the 28 but rooting for your mob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 Went to watch your game at MK Dons (saw the sh*te served up at your place when alan lee did a job on us), convinced we were going to lose at Brighton the next day. You enjoyed a bit of a smash and grab but could tell you had the resilience to push us all the way. Spoke to some of your lot on the way back to Bletchley -and the banter was lively but in good nature. You have a good set-up -(what happened with Clark and Leicester in the end?)- and a great chairman. Hopefully you don't become blinded by staying unbeaten and err on the side of caution when games call for you gambling and you secure auto this time. Still, more than happy to take Rhodes off your hands in Jan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 I think Huddersfield have become the new Southend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidthesquid Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 I think Huddersfield have become the new Southend. But without the beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
araucaria Posted 18 November, 2011 Author Share Posted 18 November, 2011 I think that I speak for all Town fans in saying that we don't really want to be the new Southend. In reply to an earlier poster, Oscar is injured at the moment but has played well in central midfield in a number of games, especially at Sheffield United where he scored our third. I take the points made about drawing too many, but there is a lot to be said for not losing. We have had 24 wins and 18 draws since we lost at Southampton and 9 wins and 8 draws so far this season. More than 2 points a game ought to be enough. but then our 87 points last season would have been good enough for automatic in every season since 1993. We have another Brighton this season (Charlton) but thankfully no Southampton. Hopefully Sheffield Wednesday will be Huddersfield to our Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch01 Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 I was genuinely gutted when Peterborough beat Huddersfield in the final, it seemed a real injustice after such a run. And I had money on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 I think that I speak for all Town fans in saying that we don't really want to be the new Southend. I think the Southend comments were refering to our 'special' friendship we have with them. Therefore, it was a compliment...in a way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 I think the Southend comments were refering to our 'special' friendship we have with them. Therefore, it was a compliment...in a way That's right. We had an internet Love-In with them the season before last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 Was gutted that you guys missed out last year. All the best to Huddersfield to go up this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 I do have a soft spot for both Huddersfield and Southend now, so please don't take offence to that remark Southend fans were superb, absolutely great fans. Huddersfield pushed us all the way, you kept us very honest and you did it in a very respectful way, so I can't help but keep an eye out for your results - in fact, you're down to win on my accumulator this weekend, so do me a favour please! Good luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsacar saint Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 Good luck with promotion to the championship,if Jordan Rhodes keeps fit and Lee Novak scores his share with your defence you should be okay.[ I went to the old Leeds Road,with a mate who was a Town fan],for the first 2 games of the 1970/71 season]. You had Frank Worthington and a few more decent players that season,but were still unfortunately relegated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 Last season was an obvious example of how unfair the playoffs can be. Brighton, Saints and Hudders were clearly the best 3 teams in that league. Posh were well below those 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin Strain Posted 18 November, 2011 Share Posted 18 November, 2011 I think that I speak for all Town fans in saying that we don't really want to be the new Southend. In reply to an earlier poster, Oscar is injured at the moment but has played well in central midfield in a number of games, especially at Sheffield United where he scored our third. I take the points made about drawing too many, but there is a lot to be said for not losing. We have had 24 wins and 18 draws since we lost at Southampton and 9 wins and 8 draws so far this season. More than 2 points a game ought to be enough. but then our 87 points last season would have been good enough for automatic in every season since 1993. We have another Brighton this season (Charlton) but thankfully no Southampton. Hopefully Sheffield Wednesday will be Huddersfield to our Saints. I think you'd be better off losing one so you can concentrate on winning....let me explain. I can't help but think that the unbeaten run is, potentially, causing you to drop points. The players may be keener on protecting their run rather than risking it a bit to try and convert draws into wins. Just a view - nothing to really base it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colbury Posted 19 November, 2011 Share Posted 19 November, 2011 I would like to see Huddersfield go up this season. However their unbeaten run has to be the most tedious unbeaten run ever. I'm sure some of their fans would rather lose a game or 2 rather than draw regularly with the likes of Walsall at home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colbury Posted 19 November, 2011 Share Posted 19 November, 2011 Lose a game or 2 if it meant winning more was my point.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 19 November, 2011 Share Posted 19 November, 2011 I would like to see Huddersfield go up this season. However their unbeaten run has to be the most tedious unbeaten run ever. I'm sure some of their fans would rather lose a game or 2 rather than draw regularly with the likes of Walsall at home...Disagree with this. Sure you want to win every game and are disappointed drawing some that on paper you should win. However, drawing is always second best to winning and staying unbeaten breeds an air of invincibility. The longer the run, the more belief the players, management and supporters have that they wont be beaten. It is a truly remarkable run Huddersfield have put together. They definitely deserved to go up last season and hopefully will this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFSFC Posted 19 November, 2011 Share Posted 19 November, 2011 When saints were called off against Rochdale me and about 6 lads went to Bournemouth v huddersfield at the time we wanted a Huddersfield win or draw as bmouth were getting away from us a bit. Cadamateri equalised in the last min and we all celebrated the goal. As it turned out that point could of cost us promotion. Funny old game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 20 November, 2011 Share Posted 20 November, 2011 Seems a bit strange how much they're celebrating breaking this record on the FL show. Can't imagine Adkins doing the same if we were to break the home wins record. Don't get too low when we lose or too high when we win I believe he says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted 20 November, 2011 Share Posted 20 November, 2011 I like Huddersfield and hope they get promoted but as far as the unbeaten run is concerned I have 2 comments: 1. despite this they are not top of the league 2. it ignores their defeat in the play-offs - arguably more important than all 46 of their unbeaten games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 20 November, 2011 Share Posted 20 November, 2011 Some of my relatives live in 'Lower Houses'. FACT. Preferred when they lived in 'Fannymore Lane' tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcowzer Posted 20 November, 2011 Share Posted 20 November, 2011 Can someone please explain how losing a playoff final doesn't count in their unbeaten run? Playoffs are directly linked to the league, the most important part. The playoff final is the most important single league game, and they lost. So why do people keep saying they're unbeaten? To save a lot of bother why not pick six teams from a hat and hold the play-offs in July/August. That'll save all the trouble of playing all those league games just to finish third The play-offs are a big con designed specifically to relieve the football fan of even more of his funds by both the FL and television. If a team finish third in their league then they have earned promotion and should not have to surrender it to a team that finishes sixth, on a one-off game of chance, as did Cardiff and Blackpool two seasons ago and indirectly, eventually cost the Cardiff manager his job. Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 21 November, 2011 Share Posted 21 November, 2011 What a lovely thread. I think we should all meet up at the end of the season and see if we can break the world record for the biggest circle jerk. Or perhaps the longest reach around conga along Shirley High Street? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 21 November, 2011 Share Posted 21 November, 2011 Do you know Gareth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 21 November, 2011 Share Posted 21 November, 2011 Only by reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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