Minty Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Sorry, had to get in early just to say this: Win this game and we are promoted. Simple as that.
trousers Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Sorry, had to get in early just to say this: Win this game and we are promoted. Simple as that. Or draw it if Leicester get a point at home to West Ham in their earlier game....
redkeith Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 I'm in Nantes for this, for a Stephem Malkmus gig. Will sky plus it, but does anyone know a pub in Nantes with sky sports?
Glasgow_Saint Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Do we still have tickets on sale - i wanna go
northam soul Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Or draw it if Leicester get a point at home to West Ham in their earlier game.... surely if they get a point we can lose.
Toomer Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 A draw should be enough to secure promotion and party time at home to Cov.
Minty Posted 17 April, 2012 Author Posted 17 April, 2012 A draw should be enough, and maybe we won't need ANY more points. But lets be positive. Let's go and win and do this in some style. Besides, the title might still be possible, and I don't want us giving up on that until that's mathematically impossible.
S-Clarke Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 A draw should be enough to secure promotion and party time at home to Cov. Just like last season...
Joneth Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 We could be up and the skates could be down....on my birthday. That would be nice.
Micky Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Would be great to do it at Boro - especially for our travelling fans who have been fvkin top banana all season - would be special for them. And then one big party at sms for final game of course.
markr27 Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 West Ham play on Monday I believe so Saints can shoot them out of sight without them being able to do anything about it....
S-Clarke Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 The bonus whatever happens on Saturday is that we take it to the last day, no matter what. We'll either be there on the final day, or 2 points clear of WHU in the worst case. (and that's counting on them winning)
Kingsland Red Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Or draw it if Leicester get a point at home to West Ham in their earlier game.... That game is on the Monday after our game at Middlesboro...
Pamplemousse Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 West Ham's game away to Leicester is on Monday night, so we play before they do.
(not THE) Kevin Moore Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 West Ham's game away to Leicester is on Monday night, so we play before they do. Cardiff don't though, if Cardiff win Boro are out of contention!
Dr. Kucho Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Cardiff, Birmingham and Blackpool to win so Middlesbrough have nothing to play for Saturday. And a Leicester win.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Anyone know how many tickets sold? Will we sell out?
saintscottofthenortham Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 I'm going up. CANNOT WAIT!!! If it's anything like Plymouth last year, the travellers will be in for a treat!
Toadhall Saint Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 We could be up and the skates could be down....on my birthday. That would be nice. If Carlsberg did birthdays........
Minty Posted 17 April, 2012 Author Posted 17 April, 2012 Hopefully Jos' withdrawal tonight was just precautionary and I'd be very tempted to go with the same XI on Saturday.
Saint_Jonny Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 I'll be there on Saturday. Lets do this Saints!!!
Doctoroncall Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Time for some quick wingers and some counter-attacking play, if Cardiff and Blackpool don't win Middlesborough will have to go for it!
Buenos Aires Saint Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 We could be up and the skates could be down....on my birthday. That would be nice. Haha and on mine too.. Bring on the boro trip! Coyr!!,
SaintJackoInHurworth Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 I have been looking forward to this match all season as I do a lot of work in Middlesbrough and have a lot of Boro supporting friends. A few weeks ago I realised that it could potentially be the match in which we are promoted. Unbelievably, that still looks a huge possibility!! Also, I am taking my daughter along and it will be her first ever 'proper' game (she's been previously to a pre-season friendly). I am absolutely buzzing about being at this match!!!!! :) :) :) Incidentally, with Reading already promoted and with them facing Brum in their last match, we could still go on to be champions if we win our last two!!! COYR!!!
Rasiak-9- Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Lets be smart; a draw is ok too. Main thing is not to lose. We don't want to go into that Coventry game needing a win to guaruntee it because in a match with nothing riding on it, I can easily see West Ham repeating their performance against Brighton when playing Hull on the final day and a draw being no good.
Mozz Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Don't subscribe to this 1 point to go theory. Us losing a game and West Ham winning two could easily see the goal difference wiped out. Would only take us losing by two and West Ham winning both by two. (or maybe that's just my pessimistic inner Saints fan talking!)
S-Clarke Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Boro drew 0-0 at home with Doncaster tonight. They are 4 points outside the playoffs. They play last on saturday obviously, but before they play it could be all over. Cardiff are at home to Leeds and Blackpool are at home to Burnley. Brum are away @ Brighton, so you'd expect it to be all over tbh. (they also have a worse GD than any of the top 6, -15 goals in most cases)
Minty Posted 17 April, 2012 Author Posted 17 April, 2012 Don't subscribe to this 1 point to go theory. Us losing a game and West Ham winning two could easily see the goal difference wiped out. Would only take us losing by two and West Ham winning both by two. (or maybe that's just my pessimistic inner Saints fan talking!) Exactly my thinking. Control the controllables. Win our game, nothing else matters.
obelisk Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Whatever happens West Ham have to win both their remaining games to have any chance at all. Saints can put the matter beyond doubt on Saturday evening though and that's what I'd expect them to go for. I really do not want the matter to be unresolved on the last day thank you.
Saint_Jonny Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 We have to sell our end out for this one! I know its on TV and I know its a long way, but this is MASSIVE and the lads will love to see a full away end!
Fuengirola Saint Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 I have been looking forward to this match all season as I do a lot of work in Middlesbrough and have a lot of Boro supporting friends. A few weeks ago I realised that it could potentially be the match in which we are promoted. Unbelievably, that still looks a huge possibility!! Also, I am taking my daughter along and it will be her first ever 'proper' game (she's been previously to a pre-season friendly). I am absolutely buzzing about being at this match!!!!! :) :) :) Incidentally, with Reading already promoted and with them facing Brum in their last match, we could still go on to be champions if we win our last two!!! COYR!!! I keep meaning to ask you, do you know someone called Paul Temperley? He's my mates cousin and i'm sure he lived or lives in Hurworth.
SaltashSaint Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Is anyone travelling up to the game from the Devon and Cornwall area? I live in Saltash, Cornwall, and while I would love to be there I don't fancy a near 800-mile round trip on my own! Maybe a car/petrol costs share?
Cestrian Saint Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Please Nige, just get the job done on Saturday. As a lifelong Saints fan I've spent far too many last days of the season praying for things to go our way. I just want to be able to enjoy the last day knowing that everything is done and dusted.
Bensfcno1 Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Anyone driving up with a spare seat in their car?
Mowgli Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Even if we are promoted Saturday the final day will still be stressful as we push for the title.
Minty Posted 17 April, 2012 Author Posted 17 April, 2012 Even if we are promoted Saturday the final day will still be stressful as we push for the title. That's a whole different kind of stress, and frankly, bring it on. Back to Boro, I also don't buy this whole 'they might have nothing to play for, which would be great' thing. I don't think it'll matter either way particularly, and they may be more intent on spoiling our party if theirs has just been pooped.
SaintJackoInHurworth Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 I keep meaning to ask you, do you know someone called Paul Temperley? He's my mates cousin and i'm sure he lived or lives in Hurworth. Sorry - I don't think I do - not by name anyway. I don't know a huge number of people in the village and it's quite a large village. Most of the people I know either live on the same street or have kids in the primary school and/or nursery that my daughters attend. Is he a Saints fan? If so, tell him to join Northern Saints (http://www.northernsaints.co.uk). They get block booking of tickets through the club and we all meet up before games, etc. It's well worth it for getting to know fellow Saints fans and it can save a bit of money in terms of booking fees, etc. which are divided between all who book tickets. Sometimes theer is a small subscription fee for the season, though they didn't charge anything this season as there was plenty of money in the pot! There are a couple of us in Darlington!
Cestrian Saint Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Don't subscribe to this 1 point to go theory. Us losing a game and West Ham winning two could easily see the goal difference wiped out. Would only take us losing by two and West Ham winning both by two. (or maybe that's just my pessimistic inner Saints fan talking!) Wise words. Let's just get the job done properly so we don't have to worry about this.
Jack Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Can't wait for this one. Would love the 3 points to seal promotion and keep the pressure on Reading. It's going to cost a fortune - 2 nights out in Newcastle and a sh*tload on fuel/hotels/beer. Hoping the skates get finished off on Saturday as well. F*ck me I'm excited!
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Or draw it if Leicester get a point at home to West Ham in their earlier game....The West Ham/Leicester game is on the following Monday.
ben05 Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Just back from Posh. Any London saints driving with a space? petrol money ect. Cheers
bpsaint Posted 17 April, 2012 Posted 17 April, 2012 Fair to say this is easily our biggest game for nearly 7 years? I'm on a stag do in Budapest on Saturday so may not even get to see it!
Lighthouse Posted 18 April, 2012 Posted 18 April, 2012 I don't dare to believe it yet. I wont sleep properly until I see that table with a "P" next to Saints, or preferably a "C". Come on Saints! Let's hope Cardiff, Blackpool and Brum make it a bit easier with the early kick offs.
theyin Posted 18 April, 2012 Posted 18 April, 2012 Against sides in the top ten our away record this season is pretty dire. W1 D4 L3 Fingers crossed the first one can be added to on Saturday.
Doctoroncall Posted 18 April, 2012 Posted 18 April, 2012 Against sides in the top ten our away record this season is pretty dire. W1 D4 L3 Fingers crossed the first one can be added to on Saturday. What's Boro's home record like against the top ten?
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