EBS1980 Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 Nothing we didn't know but nice positive comments about Saints in here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2117256/The-Championship-promotion-race-Whos-hot-whos-not.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 Couldnt agree more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 I honestly never thought I'd see the day where we're this close. We're still not there yet but how good has it been so far?! I still predict heart brake for us as thats what I've grown to expect from Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinR Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 I honestly never thought I'd see the day where we're this close. We're still not there yet but how good has it been so far?! I still predict heart brake for us as thats what I've grown to expect from Saints. I agree. One of the three of us is going to be devastated come the end of April, I'm just praying it's not us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdearlove Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 nice to see the bitterness towards SFC in the comments - you forgot "most referees bought and paid for". - Stu, Old Street, London, 20/3/2012 09:43 Guess he is a WHUM then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 Blimey, Lambo in the top goal scorer and top assister charts. He's just unplayable at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born In The 80s Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 I honestly never thought I'd see the day where we're this close. We're still not there yet but how good has it been so far?! I still predict heart brake for us as thats what I've grown to expect from Saints. I find it absolutely impossible to disagree with you. Throughout the year i've tried desperately to keep my expectations in check and not 'believe' as it'll only hurt 10 times worse when they eventually do blow it. Even 6 weeks ago, I never expected us to be in this position. Even now, in this position, i can't bring myself to say we're going up. I was singing it at the Den after the FT whistle on Saturday, but i still didn't quite believe it. At the end of the day, this is Saints. Over the past 20 years i've learnt to always prepare myself for an inevitable last-minute car crash when it comes to Saints. This year is no different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 I never thought I'd see the day when opposing fans are talking about us buying off refs. Desperation or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohwhenthesaints Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 I never thought I'd see the day when opposing fans are talking about us buying off refs. Desperation or what? Man United of the south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 They never have specific examples do they. 'they've had penalties, they've cheated'. Surely it's the opposition cheating in their attempts top stop us in the box? We've been denied loads of penalties. The only dodgy one I can think of was Fonte, but he was outside the box and didn't even ask for a penalty! No-one debated that it was a foul. How many penalties have we had this season?? anyone know? West Ham have had at least 7 as Noble has scored everyone of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 Nervous or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 To be in this position at the end of March is a dream. I still think we'll finish third and faulter in the play-offs but considering how our profile has risen and how respected we now are we can only look forward to a strong near-future. I wouldn't want anyone other then Nigel Adkins in charge right now, he will keep the player's feet on the ground and motivated when up against this kind of praise and expectation. Whatever happens in the next 6 weeks it's been a truly wonderful year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 hold your nerve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 How many penalties have we had this season?? anyone know? West Ham have had at least 7 as Noble has scored everyone of them. 9 for 2 against in the league. Mainly because we put pressure on sides until they crack I expect.we have 3 or 4 of the highest scorers in the league in our side, they get fouled in the box and we get penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 So we have had a massive 2 pens difference....that is if Noble has taken them all which I couldn't find out only that he had scored all 7 he has taken. Just as well we are cheating then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 So we have had a massive 2 pens difference....that is if Noble has taken them all which I couldn't find out only that he had scored all 7 he has taken. Just as well we are cheating then. Here you go, you can always find out whatever you want at Statbunker http://www.statbunker.com/football/btb/index.php?PL=competition&CompID=370&statType=teampen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 Not to mention some of the exceptionally fortunate goals West Ham have got, not least their own winner against Millwall when the 'wall keeper was completely taken out and the ref didn't give it. It happens to us all, for and against, they need to man up and get on with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 I find it absolutely impossible to disagree with you. Throughout the year i've tried desperately to keep my expectations in check and not 'believe' as it'll only hurt 10 times worse when they eventually do blow it. Even 6 weeks ago, I never expected us to be in this position. Even now, in this position, i can't bring myself to say we're going up. I was singing it at the Den after the FT whistle on Saturday, but i still didn't quite believe it. At the end of the day, this is Saints. Over the past 20 years i've learnt to always prepare myself for an inevitable last-minute car crash when it comes to Saints. This year is no different. I presume you thought exactly the same thing last year when Hudds were breathing down our necks? Hudds pushed us EVEN closer than WH and Reading are doing and we still made it. I think/hope (touch wood) that the current team are made of sterner stuff. The Saints of old wouldn't have beaten Leeds or clawed it back at Millwall in such dramatic fashion. Believe. We can do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 (edited) I never thought I'd see the day when opposing fans are talking about us buying off refs. Desperation or what? the thickos should understand, the most attacking team in the division, getting in to the most attacking positions is always likely to attract the highest amount of penalty claims? if we were the least scoring team in the division it would make sense if we had the least amount of pens but for the highest scoring team in the league. surely it shouldnt come as a surprise... envious idiots. e.g last season, the top 4 teams scoring the highest number of pens, also finished in the top 5 positions in the table? Reading:13 QPR:12 Swansea City:12 Norwich City:9 chance...? not really, law of averages suggest it is to be expected. Edited 20 March, 2012 by Avenue Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 the thickos should understand, the most attacking team in the division, getting in to the most attacking positions is always likely to attract the highest amount of penalty claims? . remember this when we lose to man u at old trafford to a few penalties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 the thickos should understand, the most attacking team in the division, getting in to the most attacking positions is always likely to attract the highest amount of penalty claims? if we were the least scoring team in the division it would make sense if we had the least amount of pens but for the highest scoring team in the league. surely it shouldnt come as a surprise... envious idiots. #Never thought for a million years that I would ever be making this comparison...# Just like Manchester United over the past 20 or so years. Now we know what it's like to be on the end of this nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 remember this when we lose to man u at old trafford to a few penalties it is the trend, but should never be treated as the rule delboy. Objectivity should still rule supreme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints triumph Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 I'm fukcing enjoying the ride. We will do what we done last season, that is win the last 6 games, and unlike last season it will win the league for us. Which will be the first time I have supported a title winning team in my 45 years of supporting SAINTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 9 for 2 against in the league. Mainly because we put pressure on sides until they crack I expect.we have 3 or 4 of the highest scorers in the league in our side, they get fouled in the box and we get penalties. Those 9 penalties have come in 6 games, so in effect have only affected the outcome of those games. Just noticed 3 of the 7 goals put past Watford were penalties, ouch. West Hams penalties have been in 6 games and have affected the points in maybe 5 of them, ie they won the game by the odd goal or drew (against us at their place). They only beat the Skates, at Nottarf Krap, by the 1 goal which was (you guessed it) a penalty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 This squad and manager are battle hardened and have been there before. One game at a time never mind the others. Points are going to be dropped by all the teams including us and provided we react positively it will be no big deal. Adkins is experienced at promotions and won't duck the challenge. We are on a good run of results and are capable of keeping it going. It's the anticipation and thinking of the consequences in advance that kills you. It's one tiny step at a time and control the controllables, Adkins will do that. I'm not so sure about the other teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 I find it absolutely impossible to disagree with you. Throughout the year i've tried desperately to keep my expectations in check and not 'believe' as it'll only hurt 10 times worse when they eventually do blow it. Even 6 weeks ago, I never expected us to be in this position. Even now, in this position, i can't bring myself to say we're going up. I was singing it at the Den after the FT whistle on Saturday, but i still didn't quite believe it. At the end of the day, this is Saints. Over the past 20 years i've learnt to always prepare myself for an inevitable last-minute car crash when it comes to Saints. This year is no different. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsland Codger Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 After many decades of being a Saints fan I've found one of the toughest tasks in the last couple of years or so has been getting used to winning. Even when we were 4-0 up at Wembley with 5 or so minutes to go I was expecting a close finish. But after last season's fantastic display and what we have achieved this season, I now have complete confidence in the team and above all in NA. Even when we had our bad patch he managed to turn it around impressively. No game is easy in this division, we may well lose a few before the end of the season - but NA will see us promoted- in that, I have no doubts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsland Codger Posted 20 March, 2012 Share Posted 20 March, 2012 Here you go, you can always find out whatever you want at Statbunker http://www.statbunker.com/football/btb/index.php?PL=competition&CompID=370&statType=teampen Thank you for this - very useful site. And I notice that whilst us and WHU have been awarded the most penalties, as one might expect, Coventry in third place are an interesting anomaly. As for Bristol - awarded 1, missed 1 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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