Dalek2003 Posted 8 February, 2012 Share Posted 8 February, 2012 Sadly, I expect us to lose 2-0. Austin (obviously) and J-Rod, to complete the set of our striker targets scoring against us. Interesting. I think we will pick up a maximum of 10 points from now until the end of the season and we will be a lot closer to finishing 17th than people just a few weeks ago gave me credit for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 8 February, 2012 Share Posted 8 February, 2012 Here's hoping. Very funny ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 8 February, 2012 Share Posted 8 February, 2012 Fingers crossed Jos is back. Just watched the Millwall highlights. It's fair to say some of Martin's defending was woeful. This. Our attacking play looked decent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 8 February, 2012 Share Posted 8 February, 2012 The two full backs need to buck up their ideas and start crossing the ball to a Saints player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 8 February, 2012 Share Posted 8 February, 2012 Interesting. I think we will pick up a maximum of 10 points from now until the end of the season and we will be a lot closer to finishing 17th than people just a few weeks ago gave me credit for. 17 games to go...averaging 0.6 per game, are you alps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Sadly, I expect us to lose 2-0. Austin (obviously) and J-Rod, to complete the set of our striker targets scoring against us. A new avatar for Alps ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Interesting. I think we will pick up a maximum of 10 points from now until the end of the season and we will be a lot closer to finishing 17th than people just a few weeks ago gave me credit for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 A new avatar for Alps ..... He'll be depressed about that. The paranoid android carries other connotations right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Lets get back to winning ways with a good old fashioned thumping of Burnley at home. I'd like to see this team if all available: Davis Richardson Fonte Hooiveld Fox Puncheon Morgan Cork Lallana Lambert Sharp Arguably our strongest team of the season so far, and with it being such a huge game I'm fairly confident we'll do it. Just hope Millwall is out of the systems of those who played! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildgoose Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 My first visit to St Mary's this season. Tickets have been booked since Christmas. Looking forward to it and think we'e beginning to play our way back into form (even taking Millwall into account). Think we're going to win this though it's a tough game. Can anyone recommend a good place to park the car near the ground? I have always used the multi storey and walked down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 The players need to put in a performance on Saturday they owe it not only to themselves but us supporters nothing more than a win will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Looks like we may be on L'Equipe TV on Saturday, we always play well when we're on there,think we've been on 5 times so far, W4 and D1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummer Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 May have been mentioned already, but this is our first Saturday 3pm game at home since November 19th (3-0 win against Brighton). I honestly don't think all the early/late kick offs since then have helped us. I know personally I always feel a bit detached at lunchtime and teatime matches, and I'd say that the atmosphere tends to be worse. Starting Saturday we have a run of games at 'traditional' kick off times, hopefully this will coincide with us coming back into form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 February, 2012 Author Share Posted 9 February, 2012 (edited) My first visit to St Mary's this season. Tickets have been booked since Christmas. Looking forward to it and think we'e beginning to play our way back into form (even taking Millwall into account). Think we're going to win this though it's a tough game. Can anyone recommend a good place to park the car near the ground? I have always used the multi storey and walked down. I usually park in the small outside car park next to the Charlotte Place NCP....Compton Walk: http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/carpark/compton_walk/so15/southampton/ Edited 9 February, 2012 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Passionate presser from Gaffer today. Calls for focus and positivity ahead of the last 3 months of season - 17 massive games left. #saintsfc Following on from his Millwall post-match comments... let's hope some of that passion is transferred across to the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Crikey - Lambert and Sharp -v- Rodriguez and Austin. Mouthwatering contest. 0-0 it is then Actually I think we will bounce back on this one. My concern is more about being able to string a run together again. One game at a time I guess, eh Nigel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Crikey - Lambert and Sharp -v- Rodriguez and Austin. Mouthwatering contest. 0-0 it is then Actually I think we will bounce back on this one. My concern is more about being able to string a run together again. One game at a time I guess, eh Nigel? Austin will score at least 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 People always mock me for thinking it's important, but it makes a huge difference, IMO. It IS tougher being on Sky, I have no doubts of that, particularly when in poor form. Adds pressure, attention, lower attendances, opposition wanting to impress on TV as we're usually the favourites. All in all, I hate it. Saturday evenings, Monday nights etc., I don't think it helps players. Many recent games I've said 'if this was 3pm Saturday I think we'd win'. And after predicting several defeats like a miserable bastard, I'm not predicting a win. I know the top sides in a league have to deal with it, Man Utd rarely play 3pm saturday and it isn't fair on fans and does make it harder for them, but they learn to deal with it. We haven't yet, but we haven't been a successful side very long. Crazy we've gone since November for having a 'normal kick off time'. I want to support football, not money and TV. 3pm Saturday is what most football fans look forward to, can we not have it back please? Can Sky and especially ESPN massively fck off? So your prediction is another loss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 February, 2012 Author Share Posted 9 February, 2012 @joshooiveld20: Back in full training now, nice to be with the squad again. Legs feel good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 @joshooiveld20: Back in full training now, nice to be with the squad again. Legs feel good. Hopefully this means he's fit enough to start on Sat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 @joshooiveld20: Back in full training now, nice to be with the squad again. Legs feel good. Well I hope he's back on Saturday then, with José in the middle at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch01 Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Heading back from Nottingham for the next 2 games. Massive game on saturday, I fancy a big win. 4-1, two for Billy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 February, 2012 Author Share Posted 9 February, 2012 @joshooiveld20: @billysharp10 yes remember the tall guy you couldn't get passed.. You might have thought he was a new passingmidfield signing but it wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 February, 2012 Author Share Posted 9 February, 2012 @joshooiveld20: @billysharp10 true billy and me running the show today for the greens. Well running was my part, the show part was for billy haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_lambden Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Trousers in posting something from Twitter shocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 February, 2012 Author Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Trousers in posting something from Twitter shocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paris Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Billy Sharp plays for Saints cool no ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_lambden Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 It's a joke. Anyway... --------------------Davis----------------------------- --Richardson-----Fonte----Hooiveld-------------Fox--- --Puncheon------Cork----Schneiderlin--------Lallana--- ----------------Lambert---Sharp---------------------- Subs: Bart, Martin, Harding/Hammond, Guly/Chaplow, Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 It's a joke. Anyway... --------------------Davis----------------------------- --Richardson-----Fonte----Hooiveld-------------Fox--- --Puncheon------Cork----Schneiderlin--------Lallana--- ----------------Lambert---Sharp---------------------- Subs: Bart, Martin, Harding/Hammond, Guly/Chaplow, Lee. This. If de Ridder is fit I would have him on the bench for his pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Feeling good about this one! When were we last at 'full strength'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Still have this sick feeling he's going to start Connolly. If he does we still have a great chance to win. Connolly is class playing up with Lambert. Would like to see Sharp start but Connolly isnt actually Jonno Forte is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints67 Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Speaking today to my mate from Burnley and he says Charlie Austin has been well off form these last few weeks and has missed a fair few 'sitters'. Mate is also confident that Burnley can get a draw and will look to counter attack quickly. He is very worried about Billy Sharp as "he always scores against Burnley". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_lambden Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Speaking today to my mate from Burnley and he says Charlie Austin has been well off form these last few weeks and has missed a fair few 'sitters'. He'll still score against us. Charlie Austin ALWAYS scores against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 I didn't self destruct because that promise was made on us signing Hooper ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 If he does we still have a great chance to win. Connolly is class playing up with Lambert. Would like to see Sharp start but Connolly isnt actually Jonno Forte is he? Connolly has been s**t for the last 4 months. Wouldn't even make my last 16 if everyone was fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Davis, Richardson Fonte Hooveld Fox Puncheon Cork Morgan Lallana Lambert Sharp Subs: bart, Martin, Chaplow, de ridder, lee When Chaplow fit, rotate with cork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Would you self-destruct if we finished 16th? No I would say 'told you so, well almost !' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up and away Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Davis, Richardson Fonte Hooveld Fox Puncheon Cork Morgan Lallana Lambert Sharp Subs: bart, Martin, Chaplow, de ridder, lee When Chaplow fit, rotate with cork. That would be my starting 11, but would not be surprised to see Connolly start, subs look all wrong. Martin has been excellent in defence but Fox has shown he can play at centre half, so it would make more sense to have Harding on the bench giving you cover for 2/3 positions. Chaplow is way off the mark at present and when has he done a consistent job in the middle? Hammond needs to be there to give Cork and Morgan a breather in the second half or we suffer come the next game. Difficult one for Lee, but can't see us being able to afford the time for him to get to grips with the Championship. De Ridder has earned it for his effort but no way would I leave out Guly with his record, or secondly Connolly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 9 February, 2012 Share Posted 9 February, 2012 And which fixture do you think will exterminate our promotion hopes once and for all? A single one will not be enough, but we'll start with Burnley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 February, 2012 Author Share Posted 9 February, 2012 Adam Lallana@adlallana1 Fish n chips and a sneaky battered sausage #Bertie's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefunkygibbons Posted 10 February, 2012 Share Posted 10 February, 2012 sneaky battered sausage code for a dirty ****? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconnect Posted 10 February, 2012 Share Posted 10 February, 2012 Hopefully Connolly wont make the squad for the rest of the season - has been terrible for a good few games now and well off it. He should be 5th choice now really behind Lambert, Sharp, Guly and Lee. That said, he'll likely start or at least be on the bench. Need a win here to get some confidence back and push on to stay in the promotion race for the rest of the year. Another home defeat and I can see us falling away. I have faith though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb1 Posted 10 February, 2012 Share Posted 10 February, 2012 Hopefully Connolly wont make the squad for the rest of the season - has been terrible for a good few games now and well off it. He should be 5th choice now really behind Lambert, Sharp, Guly and Lee. That said, he'll likely start or at least be on the bench. Need a win here to get some confidence back and push on to stay in the promotion race for the rest of the year. Another home defeat and I can see us falling away. I have faith though! I'm sorry but my nan should be infront of Barnard from what i've seen of him this season. I don't think i've seen him control a ball and keep it within 5 yards of himself yet and can probabbly count his completed passed on 2 hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Karloff Posted 10 February, 2012 Share Posted 10 February, 2012 That would be my starting 11, but would not be surprised to see Connolly start, subs look all wrong. Martin has been excellent in defence but Fox has shown he can play at centre half, so it would make more sense to have Harding on the bench giving you cover for 2/3 positions. Chaplow is way off the mark at present and when has he done a consistent job in the middle? Hammond needs to be there to give Cork and Morgan a breather in the second half or we suffer come the next game. Difficult one for Lee, but can't see us being able to afford the time for him to get to grips with the Championship. De Ridder has earned it for his effort but no way would I leave out Guly with his record, or secondly Connolly. If he does play Jos, he's not going to leave Martin off the bench. Fox can cover if necessary but against the threat in the air of Jay-Rod it would be taking a risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 10 February, 2012 Share Posted 10 February, 2012 We've got Trevor Kettle as the referee, quite possibly the worst ref in the Football League. He's worse than Andy D'Urso or Peter Walton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 10 February, 2012 Share Posted 10 February, 2012 We've got Trevor Kettle as the referee, quite possibly the worst ref in the Football League. He's worse than Andy D'Urso or Peter Walton Sorry but to be worse than the incompetant D`Urso cannot be possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brussels Saint Posted 10 February, 2012 Share Posted 10 February, 2012 We've got Trevor Kettle as the referee, quite possibly the worst ref in the Football League. He's worse than Andy D'Urso or Peter Walton We honestly seem to have a terrible ref each week. Who are the football league best refs? Surely they cannot all be ****e, as that would question more the impossibility of the job or the unyielding nature of us football fans. For me, I accept that refs will get decisions wrong, not see things and be inconsistent (they are human beings not robots after all). What drives me nuts though is seeing them influenced by players or the crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsaint Posted 10 February, 2012 Share Posted 10 February, 2012 Don't know much about Trevor Kettle, seems a bit enamoured of giving cards from the stats though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints67 Posted 10 February, 2012 Share Posted 10 February, 2012 Don't know much about Trevor Kettle, seems a bit enamoured of giving cards from the stats though... Card happy and likes to blow his whistle. I think it will be a start stop game with Mr Kettle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom28 Posted 10 February, 2012 Share Posted 10 February, 2012 Wow, we really do have a strong squad and cover in all positions if only Butterfield and Seaborne are out: Kelv Bart Richardson Fonte Hooiveld Fox Stephens Martin Jaidi Harding Puncheon Morgan Cork Lallana De Ridder Hammond Chaplow Falque Guly Reeves Ward-Prowse Holmes Lambert Sharp Lee Connolly Barnard It's a shame you can only put 11 players out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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