Professor Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Its always the last game that matters. I was very down after the Leicester game, obviously becuase of the result, but also because they seemed to have better players in quite a few positions around the pitch and, like Adkins, Leicester also have a manager who exudes confidence. But then you can't win every game in the season and if you look at the teams aroubnd us in the table, they've all lost games at home, Cardiff and Boro the same as Saints and West Ham one more than us. So, I'm optimistic about the Cardiff game. The team we put out will be stronger than last week and we do have the home advantage. This has to be the week that things turn round and by next weekend I'm expecting us to be well placed in the top two with a bit of gap to 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 It is quite optimistic also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Its always the last game that matters. I was very down after the Leicester game, obviously becuase of the result, but also because they seemed to have better players in quite a few positions around the pitch and, like Adkins, Leicester also have a manager who exudes confidence. But then you can't win every game in the season and if you look at the teams aroubnd us in the table, they've all lost games at home, Cardiff and Boro the same as Saints and West Ham one more than us. So, I'm optimistic about the Cardiff game. The team we put out will be stronger than last week and we do have the home advantage. This has to be the week that things turn round and by next weekend I'm expecting us to be well placed in the top two with a bit of gap to 3rd. Good post fella! Tuesdays game is a real biggy as far as I'm concered, and I think we'll do it. It's a huge chance for us to create a little gap betwen us and 3rd again, and to be honest in the long run that's all I care about. I'd love to see us win the league, but as long as we finish somewhere in the top 2 I will be thrilled - I want to avoid the playoffs at all costs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 I want to avoid the playoffs at all costs!Unless we are seventh with just a home game with Coventry left to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Good post fella! Tuesdays game is a real biggy as far as I'm concered, and I think we'll do it. It's a huge chance for us to create a little gap betwen us and 3rd again, and to be honest in the long run that's all I care about. I'd love to see us win the league, but as long as we finish somewhere in the top 2 I will be thrilled - I want to avoid the playoffs at all costs! RL coming back will be a big bonus. Does anyone know if Fonte is back? A just as important return for me. How about Chaplow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Echo thinks Chaplow will be back this weekend. Wouldn't be surprised is Jaidi played this weekend either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 I was disappointed on monday too but I still enjoyed the game whole lot more than many prior to the 09-10 season. Disappointed because nothing seems to work for us - we were poor all over the pitch. But it was good to see a decent side like Leicester - they had several players that were Saints targets last summer and who ended up at leicester because they were stupid enough to pay big wages. I liked the way they worked hard for each other. I liked the way that Nugent and Konchesky wound up the crowd and one or two players (wish we had players like that). Above all I have so much faith in saints at the minute I felt if we had scored around 70-75 minutes we would have gone on to get something out of the game With Lambert and Chaplow possibly back for Tuesday... with Lee and Puncheon both with somethin to prove ... I'm optimistic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 DeRidder could be a key player in the Cardiff game. I've had a look at the results in league games that he has started or played at least a full half. In four and a half games we won three scored 8 goals conceded only 2 the two games he was in that we lost were Bristol City where we were outmuscled and Doncaster where the three central midfielders also played. To complete the picture the three central midfielders played together in six and a half games and were 0-1 down at half time v Hull when DeRidder was brought on and turned the game. The record in those six and a half games was won 1 drew 2 lost 3 and a half (0-1 H/t v Hull) scored 6 conceded 9. Even the goals scored is misleading because 3 were scored v 10 men Forest. So much for the safe option. DeRidder has been accused of being defensively inept but the figures say not, in his four and a half games there were three clean sheets with the so called safe defensive three central midfielders there was one clean sheet v 10 men Notts Forest. I make no bones about the fact I like DeRidder but I think a major part of the recent slump is down to bad selection and playing the three central midfielders together when there was an alternative. I think that he should now start a run of games and let Chaplow get properly match fit then him and Puncheon compete with DeRidder and let the best man play. Chaplow could even play with DeRidder as a central midfielder alongside one of the three. IMO we should, unless a game is vital, play nobody v Millwall that is in the squad for the Cardiff game. I think we should start DeRidder v Cardiff and subject to fitness play :- Davis, Richardson, Fonte, Hoiveldt, Fox, DeRidder, Hammond, Cork, Lallana, Lambert, Guly. Depending on performance v Millwall if they play, from Chaplow, Puncheon, Lee, Schneiderlin, Martin, Harding, Butterfield, Holmes, Falque, Bialkowski on the bench. Provided we don't compromise selection this team can beat Cardiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svetigpung Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Good post . Here we are second in the championship and the forum is full of wrist-slitting pesimists. I for one am really looking forward to the rest of this season. Why? Weve got a squad that have played the game as it should be played, what seems like a fantastic team spirit, and got some amazing results. No Hammer fan can say all of that. And not least, were gonna have some key players back in action soon who will be more than ready for the end of season push. Bring it on Saints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza82 Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 The only team left with an unbeaten home record is Birmingham who we are playing next weekend, so we could take their unbeaten record off them although the game in on tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 We will not beat Brum away! I do think we will beat Cardiff, after going out of the cup! I am a roller coaster today! We will go up second, but get relagated next season while winning the FA cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 27 January, 2012 Author Share Posted 27 January, 2012 I think it nicely sums up the forum that we can't spell optimistic. Pedantic as always A - where are the O and I on your keyboard..... If you don't like the forum its not compulsory yiu kniw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Good post fella! - I want to avoid the playoffs at all costs! oh...now I understand your fears. Which team ....are you going to support instead - if we get promoted that is ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 RL coming back will be a big bonus. Does anyone know if Fonte is back? A just as important return for me. How about Chaplow? Rupert's back!! End of problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Rupert's back!! End of problems! Rupert picking the side will save money, those with the lowest match and bonus fees get a game...simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 I think it nicely sums up the forum that we can't spell optimistic. I think it nicely sums up the forum that someone would comment about a fellow poster making a spelling mistukee:rolleyes: I was optimistic that nobody would comment on something soooo trivial, but sadly................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 27 January, 2012 Share Posted 27 January, 2012 Good post . Here we are second in the championship and the forum is full of wrist-slitting pesimists. I for one am really looking forward to the rest of this season. Why? Weve got a squad that have played the game as it should be played, what seems like a fantastic team spirit, and got some amazing results. No Hammer fan can say all of that. And not least, were gonna have some key players back in action soon who will be more than ready for the end of season push. Bring it on Saints! That's how I look at things. Even if we lost the next 5 in a row, which i think we may well, we should have enough points in the bag to finish comfortably. I think NA should use the 2nd half of the season top prepare a team that will finish in the top 6 next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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