Ian the Red Posted 10 December, 2011 Share Posted 10 December, 2011 I haven't bothered to read the post match thread as needless to say there was the normal "our bubble has burst" "we will struggle" We're not good enough" "we have been over performing" etc, etc. But we have extended our lead at the top. When will people realise that every team will have a bad spell. We have just had ours. So get real and have a little belief and faith in our team and our manager. We are top of the league on merit, 43 points from 21 games is a superb return; we will still be top of the league before we play the Skate scum unless WHU can win 5-0!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st.sj Posted 10 December, 2011 Share Posted 10 December, 2011 last 5 out of 6 teams top at xmas have been promoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 10 December, 2011 Share Posted 10 December, 2011 We will still be top of the league before we play the Skate scum unless WHU can win 5-0!! They would have to win by 6 goals at home to Barnsley to overtake Saints before we play Pompey next Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 10 December, 2011 Share Posted 10 December, 2011 The issue is that the pack are closing in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pele Posted 10 December, 2011 Share Posted 10 December, 2011 West Ham lose 3 0 !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 10 December, 2011 Share Posted 10 December, 2011 Cardiff v boro next week. And Hammers will have 2 players out next week. Next week is huuuuge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian the Red Posted 10 December, 2011 Author Share Posted 10 December, 2011 Negative as usual Dune. We were due a bad run and we have just gained 4 points from 4 games, so that's it draw a line and get back to winning. Yes we need to strengthen in January, a goalkeeper and a proven goal scorer are a must plus a midfielder with pace and energy and another CB. We will be there at the end of the season just keep the faith! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 10 December, 2011 Share Posted 10 December, 2011 The issue is that the pack are closing in. That's the bit that worries me most. I'm not particularly bothered about West Ham as coming second to them would be absolutely fine, but the gap to third worries me. It was in the double-figures very recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted 10 December, 2011 Share Posted 10 December, 2011 last minute equaliser felt as good as a winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Craig Posted 10 December, 2011 Share Posted 10 December, 2011 They would have to win by 6 goals at home to Barnsley to overtake Saints before we play Pompey next Sunday. Barnsley aren't an easy team to break down. Will watch them shortly against Ipswich and see what they're made of. Next weekend is shaping up to be a massive one for Southampton Football Club. I'm sure it'll be a rollercoaster of Championship football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie Posted 10 December, 2011 Share Posted 10 December, 2011 It could be really a turning point of the season in more than one respect. Not saying it's a must win game as we had plenty of those last season - but it is all about pride and bragging rights! Really hard to say which way it could go - but we could potentially be 7-points clear if results go our way! Too much to ask but anything is possible in this league. It is a concern about the goalkeeping situation - after all the calls for Bart to start, we need the steadying Kelvin back next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 10 December, 2011 Share Posted 10 December, 2011 A fantastic set of results for us today really. Frustrating we couldn't win to regain our 5pt lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 10 December, 2011 Share Posted 10 December, 2011 Cardiff v boro next week. And Hammers will have 2 players out next week. Next week is huuuuge West Ham are playing Barnsley too who are flying at the moment.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 10 December, 2011 Share Posted 10 December, 2011 It could be really a turning point of the season in more than one respect. Possibly, although as you say it's more about the pride. The most ideal part of a strong win in that particular match would be the boost back up it'll the lads. They're well aware of the derby atmosphere. I thought the way Saints rallied today was admirable - they kept their heads up and kept battering the Blackpool goal until something worked. To me it felt like it was only a matter of time. Given the benefit of hindsight and just a smidge of perspective, today hasn't turned out too badly at all. Stick a bloody smile on your face, remember that we're top of the league and get behind the lads to knock the stuffing out of the dirty skates next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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