stockportsaint Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Am I the only one that feels our defence will get ripped apart if and when we get into the Premier League? Good enough for the Championship but really unsure about in the Prem Hmm, without counting any chickens, if we do go up and play the way we do currently, I can see us getting taken apart by some of the bigger teams, basically anyone who plays with width and pace - Man U, Newcastle, Arsenal etc. Playing the diamond, as we often do, means our fullbacks provide most of the width, but get caught out of position if they go forward too much. IF we do go up, then we'll need better fullbacks, or more likely switch to 4-5-1/4-3-3, which we could do with Lee/Adam either side of Sir Rickie/Billy. Whilst fine for the lower leagues, 4-4-2 is a bit outdated in the top flight these days, whatever Mike Bassett says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 I was calm and confident about this game... Then I read this thread. FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Long day at work first, could do with throwing a sicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Deja Vu AGAIN FFS.... Recovering from possibly THE greatest exhibition of musical ability I've ever seen on a stage - The Eagles last night - and of course an associated hang-over, and have ONLY 12 hours to reciver before heading down the pub again this evening to meet up with our new Dubai Massive. Goodfellas 2 Tecom from 9:30 ish to those passing through here All I can say about you lot in the ground and the lads on the pitch Take it to the limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 I'm trying to stay focussed but it is difficult with a game on tonight. I have a feeling we should all take this as just another game, another 3-points and not get so stressed about it being a Championship decider - because with 4-games left it clearly isn't! Nigel will have got the preparation right, the players are at home in front of another sell out, and at night at SMS this can mean anything. Live on TV will not make any difference - this business of playing in front of cameras is a load of baloney! These are professional footballers doing what they enjoy, this is the time to put on another exhibition like aganst Middlesbrough - totally controlled. Reading will have a plan - but they had a hard game on Tuesday and could be feeling it in their legs come the hour mark. Not sure if we will have the guile to beat their goalkeeper from distance, but remember Posh recently beat them 3-1! After the disappointment of last Saturday - we are owed a big performance at SMS - so it was a wonder strike, and we all know they don't count! There is only one thing certain about tonight, the neutral will want a good game and West Ham fans will want to see a winner. A draw is no good for their cause! If I was a betting man I would say 0-0 would be the final score, but I'm not a betting man. Love to win tonight, West Ham to lose to Brighton, and then on to Peterborough on Tuesday night for confirmation we are going up. However one game at a time - let's just make sure we do ourselves (fans and players) proud tonight on SKY and show the footballing world we are more than a one man team! In Nigel we trust Do it for Markus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickylambert Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Coyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 I'm trying to stay focussed but it is difficult with a game on tonight. After the disappointment of last Saturday - we are owed a big performance at SMS - so it was a wonder strike, and we all know they don't count! In Nigel we trust Do it for Markus! Splitter!! Remember we are all together as one, wether it be in the building, on the bus or on here!! Win It For Markus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky morris Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Match Day!!! Leaving sunny Shropshire at 3pm, picking VFTT & his nipper up at 3.30pm. CANY WAIT!!!! I really hope the 3 hour drive home is a happy one!!!!! Come on you Reds!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 I'm usually pretty spot on with my gut feelings and I don't think Saints will lose this one, but I'm bricking it at the thought of Jobi McAnuff playing. He usually scores against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellboypete Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Don't feel sorry for me! In hospital waiting for anaesthetist. Having op on knee this morning. Turns out surgeon is massive saints fan too so I have complete faith in him! Had two tickets for tonight but reg of London saints has taken them off my hands. Was a very very very difficult decision to have the op today on biggest game of season? But at least ill see it on telly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Don't feel sorry for me! In hospital waiting for anaesthetist. Having op on knee this morning. Turns out surgeon is massive saints fan too so I have complete faith in him! Had two tickets for tonight but reg of London saints has taken them off my hands. Was a very very very difficult decision to have the op today on biggest game of season? But at least ill see it on telly! Sorry you are missing the game pete, but you can have a knees up when we win! Best wishes for your op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Im already nervous. Gunna be a long day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Well this is it, the big one. IMHO we win we're up, I guess many would agree on that. However, if we lose I genuinely fear dropping into the playoffs next weekend. Don't know why I worry about that though as we will win tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Bias pro-Reading article on BBC website essentially calling us a one man team. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Don't feel sorry for me! In hospital waiting for anaesthetist. Having op on knee this morning. Turns out surgeon is massive saints fan too so I have complete faith in him! Had two tickets for tonight but reg of London saints has taken them off my hands. Was a very very very difficult decision to have the op today on biggest game of season? But at least ill see it on telly! Pete, Hope everything goes well and just try and remember not to jump around each time we score!! Could do with a few nurses and some anaesthetic to calm down my nerves - god knows how I'm going to last out till 2245 tonight for Kick Off!! A nice Iced Margerita by The Pool sounds like a plan - after my blow out Full English that I'm about to cook!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Hopefully are they tired since they had one less day of rest the Saints.... God I´m nervous about this one - can´t really focus on work.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintbob40 Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Is it worth drawing just to send big fat Sam and the KUMB board into a frenzy of conspiracy therories and a downward spiral of hate and anger....leading to enlightenment , humility and......another season in the championship for the not so mighty Hammers. Probably not but quite a good plan B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilf Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 We need to keep our nerve....If we are "doing a Norwich" we can learn from what I saw them do at Carrow Rd last year against Reading, keep believing to the end... http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/9390096.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Match Day!!! Leaving sunny Shropshire at 3pm, picking VFTT & his nipper up at 3.30pm. CANY WAIT!!!! I really hope the 3 hour drive home is a happy one!!!!! Come on you Reds!!!!! We'll be setting off at four so if you see us on the way give us a toot! We'll be in a black Focus with a Saints scarf in the back window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Bias pro-Reading article on BBC website essentially calling us a one man team. Nice. The BBC absolutely hates us. Always has. First noticed during their radio commentary of the 1979 League Cup final when I was 10. I've seen how they update their latests scores and active table on match day. Its disgraceful. It can take 15mins to show when we score, 30 seconds when the opposition does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opthomps Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Setting off in half an hour. Excited. Been waiting a few weeks for this one. Hopefully i'm not going to be so drunk I can't remember any of it. Lets cheer them on to victory tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Hopefully are they tired since they had one less day of rest the Saints.... God I´m nervous about this one - can´t really focus on work.... They've had a day more of rest. They played: Friday, Tuesday, Friday We played: Saturday, Monday, Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 We'll be setting off at four so if you see us on the way give us a toot! We'll be in a black Focus with a Saints scarf in the back window. We'll all be in a Ford Galaxy. Corky, Hasper57Saint and me along with our Corky's 2 oldest lads and my lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 We'll all be in a Ford Galaxy. Corky, Hasper57Saint and me along with our Corky's 2 oldest lads and my lad. enjoy mate.....I have a feeling it is going to be one of those "i was there" nights you off to the posh midweek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo78 Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Just realised that I can buy the match in high quality as pay-per-view - it'll cost me around £5 via http://www.csports.dk/cmore/?progId=2176761. Sweet! :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintjersey Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Bias pro-Reading article on BBC website essentially calling us a one man team. Nice. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17683187 Yet Lawro has predicted us to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 They've had a day more of rest. They played: Friday, Tuesday, Friday We played: Saturday, Monday, Friday But we could have played for 5 hours at the pace of Monday's game. Was a walk in the park after Lambo's second. They had a gruelling game chasing the ball all round the park at Brighton, and they've had a day less to prepare for this one since our last round of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggles31 Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Sounds like Leigertwood is doubtful. From what I hear he and Karacan (out too as we all know) have been instrumental in their recent form. If our midfield plays like it did against Palace we'll no doubt have the control of the game. This is gonna be a game where we need to take our chances as their going to be limited. I think we should play at a high tempo from the KO and get at them. Same team as the Palace line up for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Clean sheets from here on in and we're laughing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvictaSaint Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 They've had a day more of rest. They played: Friday, Tuesday, Friday We played: Saturday, Monday, Friday But since they played Tuesday and we played over 24 hours earlier, that argument doesn't really hold water. The extra day of rest is really only of benefit if it was since the last game, which it wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Bearsy can only remember 2 previous Friday night games at St. Mary's. We lost them both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Very nervous about today. We've been more than a bit dodgy on the telly, I'm hoping we come out to play today and kick them up the arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Bearsy can only remember 2 previous Friday night games at St. Mary's. We lost them both! 3rd time lucky then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 3rd time lucky then. Hope so! Anyone ever seen us win a Friday game at St. Mary's? - am I missing something or could this be a New Club Record! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalie66 Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Hope so! Anyone ever seen us win a Friday game at St. Mary's? - am I missing something or could this be a New Club Record! #I remember we beat Bristol City at home on a Friday back in the First Division days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisspahars Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 We USED to have a good record on a Friday night in ye olden days - the famous Danny Wallace overhead kick against Liverpool was on a Friday night, as was a good away win in the cup (Blackburn?) via David Armstrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzie Saints Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Up at 4:30 am for this one. I hate evening KO's much prefer lunch time so I can have a few beers and watch the game. Think my mrs would think i had a problem if i woke up at 4:30 and cracked a couple open for brekkie. Still not sure how the game will work out, feel quietly optimistic. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latter day saint Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 get in ! wasn't going tonight as i'm skint but mate just called & said i could have his missus ticket as she's ill ! Coyfs ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 We USED to have a good record on a Friday night in ye olden days - the famous Danny Wallace overhead kick against Liverpool was on a Friday night, as was a good away win in the cup (Blackburn?) via David Armstrong. Bearsy too young for Friday night wins! I'm only familiar with David Armstrong cos there was this old game vs. Forest re-run on tv the other day and I was laughing at this little old man we seemed to have playing in midfield. It turned out to be David Armstrong... Age 29!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 I don't care who Reading play in their team, the only difference between the two teams results in the last 12 games is a deflected free kick and a missed penalty at Brighton. Our record is W9 D2 L1 Reading W10 D1 L1. They are coming to play at St Mary's against the best home record in the league W15 D4 L2 44 15, they are going to meet a team who are battle hardened, well up for it and won promotion last season after an epic battle with Huddersfield. If they aren't absolutely on top of their form they are in for a torrid night. Whatever their fans think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bald_Si Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Sounds like Leigertwood is doubtful. From what I hear he and Karacan (out too as we all know) have been instrumental in their recent form. If our midfield plays like it did against Palace we'll no doubt have the control of the game. This is gonna be a game where we need to take our chances as their going to be limited. I think we should play at a high tempo from the KO and get at them. Same team as the Palace line up for me. From all my years of watching Saints, any player that's generally been rated as "doubtful" to play against us always seems to start. I fully expect to see Leigertwood in their line up tonight, which will be gutting as he makes a big difference to their side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Felt good about this game all week. We will win tonight! COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Up at 4:30 am for this one. I hate evening KO's much prefer lunch time so I can have a few beers and watch the game. Think my mrs would think i had a problem if i woke up at 4:30 and cracked a couple open for brekkie. Still not sure how the game will work out, feel quietly optimistic. COYR Wimp. You need to attend the Ohio School of SaintsPlayer Listening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 just hope Lambert is fit tonight, any more news on Morgan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzie Saints Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Wimp. You need to attend the Ohio School of SaintsPlayer Listening Ok DP i'll tell her u said its all good. Rum & coke on me cornies it is. COYFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 just hope Lambert is fit tonight, any more news on MorganWould have thought he'll be out until atleast M'boro away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Wimp. You need to attend the Ohio School of SaintsPlayer Listening Indeedy! It doesn't matter a jot what the clock says, if I'm listening to the Saints, I'm having a beer. It's a law right up there with gravity and buttered bread falling wrong side up. I've just made sure I've got everything I need installed to watch the game on the garage laptop for when I need a smoke......Ready to go now. I still have work to do, but as with Monday, I just can't seem to get on with it. I need this match to start NOW!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bensfcno1 Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 Bias pro-Reading article on BBC website essentially calling us a one man team. Nice. Id love Ricky to prove them right with a hattrick tonight! Just seen Nigel and Kelvin! buzzing....this exciting season is not helping me write my MSc assignments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17683187 Yet Lawro has predicted us to win. And Lawro's assessment is largely based on Saints indifferent display against Blackpool, so fair play, on that evidence it was true that we lost and Lambo wasn't in the team. I agree with him and we will win tonight, score two goals and concede one - because we will be playing with the team that saw out Palace, and not only won, but regained composure and confidence.. 2-1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamRed Posted 13 April, 2012 Share Posted 13 April, 2012 I don't care who Reading play in their team, the only difference between the two teams results in the last 12 games is a deflected free kick and a missed penalty at Brighton. Our record is W9 D2 L1 Reading W10 D1 L1. They are coming to play at St Mary's against the best home record in the league W15 D4 L2 44 15, they are going to meet a team who are battle hardened, well up for it and won promotion last season after an epic battle with Huddersfield. If they aren't absolutely on top of their form they are in for a torrid night. Whatever their fans think. That's the spirit! Can't wait - it's going to be a cracking game of football, right up to the 95th minute. If we play at the top of our game, it will take something quite exceptional from Reading to beat us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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