Lighthouse Posted 18 April, 2012 Share 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. Boro aren't a top 10 side based on recent form though. There last 10 games are W1, D5, L4 Their last 10 home games are no better. W2, D4, L4 Their record against the top 6 so far: W2 D3 L6 They haven't beaten anyone even close to a decent team in 2012. They've beat Derby, Skates, Millwall, Forest, Barnsley and Shrewsbury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyin Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Boro aren't a top 10 side based on recent form though. There last 10 games are W1, D5, L4 Their last 10 home games are no better. W2, D4, L4 Their record against the top 6 so far: W2 D3 L6 They haven't beaten anyone even close to a decent team in 2012. They've beat Derby, Skates, Millwall, Forest, Barnsley and Shrewsbury. Accepted, but this is Saints we're talking about. Never ones to make it easy for ourselves. I'm sure we'll do it, just would love that Championship win as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirral saint Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 "We have received a total of 4074 Middlesbrough tickets. This is our full allocation and no further tickets will be made available." With what could now possibly happen I’m ****ing glad that I have mine. COYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 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! Ha - I'm on a stag do in Munich. Same damned problem. Luckily my two sons (based in Germany) are alos going and have Smart Phones so at least will be able to keep up to date with the score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Against sides in the top ten our away record this season is pretty dire. W1 D4 L3 Only losing 37.5% of away fixtures at top 10 sides = "dire"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDan Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 End of the match lyrics changes if we are winning.... He stands at over 6ft 3, Rickie, Rickie He TOOK us to the Premier League, Rickie, Rickie....etc DID it for Marcus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFSFC Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 If you love saints your move heaven and earth to be there. We should be taking 6000 plus fans in home end. No being happy watching it on television. 1978 was the last time... Who knows if were ever do it again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackanorySFC Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 I agree mate. Wasn't going before but now I'm going to drive up early in the morning... Can't miss it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Got my ticket 2 weeks ago. Should be a cracker. Travelling up with 2 Boro fans so would love to win and go up there. Hope we sell out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 So are we all agreed? Promotion is not mathematically certain yet but will become certain if we win at Middlesborough. A draw on Saturday does not make it certain because we could lose our last game against Coventry whilst Wet Spam could win their last two games. If these four results brought about a net GD change of 6 goals in WHU's favour, we would finish 3rd. The title is still achievable if we win our last two games and Reading lose one of theirs. One other thought - Regardless of what Reading do on Saturday, if we win away Middlesborough, the title will depend on the last day results, Saints v Coventry and Brum v Reading. Will the Football League have the Trophy at a hotel near Oxford and a fast car to head off north or south as soon as the outcome looks certain? Or will there be a replica trophy at both grounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 "We have received a total of 4074 Middlesbrough tickets. This is our full allocation and no further tickets will be made available." With what could now possibly happen I’m ****ing glad that I have mine. COYS Just rang and ordered mine (x2) allocation of 4,074 and they have 1,500 left!!! was surprised that so many were still availible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 18 April, 2012 Author Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Just rang and ordered mine (x2) allocation of 4,074 and they have 1,500 left!!! was surprised that so many were still availible I doubt we'll sell out, but frankly taking 3000 to a televised game at Middlesbrough would be a good effort. Hopefully it'll go even higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Just rang and ordered mine (x2) allocation of 4,074 and they have 1,500 left!!! was surprised that so many were still availible They will soon shift. Think this will sell out for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Durman Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 (edited) Victory is dependent on Saints being strong in the air. In my opinion Fonte struggled aerially again last night and will certainly struggle against Jutkiewicz. I believe that Aaron Martin will partner Jos on Saturday, which is why he was given game time yesterday. Pretty sure Jos was rested. Ow & I think we'll win. Edited 18 April, 2012 by Andy Durman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky morris Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Really looking forward to it. 3 generations of Saints going to watch Saints get promoted!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 I doubt we'll sell out, but frankly taking 3000 to a televised game at Middlesbrough would be a good effort. Hopefully it'll go even higher. I think we should sell out - our biggest game for years? Mate just called and ordered his - 1,200 left now so 300 sold in last hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Or draw it if Leicester get a point at home to West Ham in their earlier game.... If West Ham fail to win, we're up no matter what we do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Boro have only scored 20 goals in their 22 home games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithd Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 I feel like im being bullied into going.... "if im a saints fan i MUST go". "Why wouldnt I go its the biggest in years". Yep cant disagree with the latter but - and this is just a guess - those that can go, that can afford to go WILL go. They'll not need telling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 I'd love it to be 0-0 and then Guly pop up and score a 94th minute winner and give the following message to the moaning bastards on here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Cannot wait to get up there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 I'd love it to be 0-0 and then Guly pop up and score a 94th minute winner and give the following message to the moaning bastards on here: wont happen - you know why? Guly is **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 I'd love it to be 0-0 and then Guly pop up and score a 94th minute winner and give the following message to the moaning bastards on here Okay... 1. There aren't "moaning bastards" 90% of the time it's just people expressing an opinion. 2. The fact that so many people share the same opinion would suggest it has some legs. 3. Scoring the winner would be great, but it wouldn't undo his poor performances in the past. 4. This is the best time to be a Saints fan in a decade and you chose to have a dig at other fans... and you call them moaning bastards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 I feel like im being bullied into going.... "if im a saints fan i MUST go". "Why wouldnt I go its the biggest in years". Yep cant disagree with the latter but - and this is just a guess - those that can go, that can afford to go WILL go. They'll not need telling Bullied? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Glasgow Saint are you collecting your tickets at the game? PS how are you getting there, its going to tkae me a total of 26 hours travel to get there and back home Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 wont happen - you know why? Guly is **** You trully are an attention seeking d1ck head.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Okay... 1. There aren't "moaning bastards" 90% of the time it's just people expressing an opinion. 2. The fact that so many people share the same opinion would suggest it has some legs. 3. Scoring the winner would be great, but it wouldn't undo his poor performances in the past. 4. This is the best time to be a Saints fan in a decade and you chose to have a dig at other fans... and you call them moaning bastards. They are constantly moaning, ok he hasn't been playing well, but they are moaning. Which is also what you were doing. Enjoy the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 wont happen - you know why? Guly is **** Joint 2nd goal scorer, can't think what that makes the rest of the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMEONYOUREDS Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Anybody know where I'm likely to be able to watch the game in Edinburgh on Saturday? Going up for the weekend but have absolutely no idea where to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Anybody know where I'm likely to be able to watch the game in Edinburgh on Saturday? Going up for the weekend but have absolutely no idea where to goThe Riverside...it's just a bit south of the border! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Glasgow Saint are you collecting your tickets at the game? PS how are you getting there, its going to tkae me a total of 26 hours travel to get there and back home Mike Just sent you a pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellish Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 just ordered two . red army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 You trully are an attention seeking d1ck head..... that's offensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1ex2001 Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Everything crossed for a win, scrappy 1-0 or stunning 6 goal thrashing I don't care, I really want the promotion confirmed and the shot at the title on the last day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 just ordered two . red army Yellows !? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 I can't understand how people on here can be thinking a point is enough! Surely the aim is to get the win - which we are more than capable of with the current set up. There are several personal targets - Rickie's Goal tally, Kelvin's clean sheets and I bet Billy would like a hat-trick before the end of the season. I'm being really greedy now after last nights heroics - Saints win, Reading lose which sets it up nicely for the last Saturday - top on goal difference, with all to play for! Being a long serving fan - you get the impression we could still slip up at Boro, especially after the performance at Blackpool. Can you honestly see Boro doing that to us? Anyway we will probably be 2-up before they even realise they are in a game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 I can't understand how people on here can be thinking a point is enough! Surely the aim is to get the win - which we are more than capable of with the current set up. There are several personal targets - Rickie's Goal tally, Kelvin's clean sheets and I bet Billy would like a hat-trick before the end of the season. I'm being really greedy now after last nights heroics - Saints win, Reading lose which sets it up nicely for the last Saturday - top on goal difference, with all to play for! Being a long serving fan - you get the impression we could still slip up at Boro, especially after the performance at Blackpool. Can you honestly see Boro doing that to us? Anyway we will probably be 2-up before they even realise they are in a game! Yep, let's win. Let's make Readings nerves jangle a bit and take the title to the last day. They're at Birmingham, we're at home to Coventry. We only need them to lose away at Brum (very possible) and then we just need to beat Cov and we're champions. A draw isn't the end of the world, but it would kill of our title hopes. We can win at M'Boro though if we're at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MbaleSaint Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Victory is dependent on Saints being strong in the air. In my opinion Fonte struggled aerially again last night and will certainly struggle against Jutkiewicz. I believe that Aaron Martin will partner Jos on Saturday, which is why he was given game time yesterday. Pretty sure Jos was rested. I would be amazed if Fonte was dropped. The only way Martin will play is if Jos is not fit. He took a knock to his head when he scored and appeared to be struggling at times - that's why he came off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 I think a point is enough, but it'll likely mean we seal promotion due to WH failing to beat Leicester. Personally, I'd far rather we seal promotion ourselves in a game, and I think the players will be thinking exactly the same. This is exactly it. If we get promotion on the back of WHU failing, then that's all the media will say. It won't be ''well done to us'' it'll be all down to WHU cocking up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Lambert said he's be disappointed with not reaching 30 league goals, he's currently on 27. He'll be well up for scoring in these last 2 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Guaranteed we will be going all out for 3 points, besides saints dont play any other way. adkins is a winner and he will want the title make no mistake. even if reading beat palace beforehand it wont alter our approach to game. birmingham will not want to play west ham over two legs so they will be gunning for 4th or 5th which may mean they need a win against reading. 3 points will not only see us promoted (1st objective) but will keep serious heat on reading. I also suspect we will want the title more than reading as they were run away winners only a few years ago whereas our trophy cabinet could do with a new addition:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Do I watch it in the bar I saw us lose to Reading in or stay at home and watch it online????? (Unfortunately, flying over to the UK is not an option for this weekend.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMEONYOUREDS Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 The Riverside...it's just a bit south of the border! its 3 hours each way on the train and i have prior engagements, if you really must know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 If we win this and we're 100% up, do we play the youth in the last game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 If we win this and we're 100% up, do we play the youth in the last game? Nope! Because if we win this we have a huge chance to win the league on the last day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 PS how are you getting there, its going to tkae me a total of 26 hours travel to get there and back home A fine effort... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Can't wait for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 If we win this and we're 100% up, do we play the youth in the last game? No chance. We're still going for the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Glasgow Saint are you collecting your tickets at the game? PS how are you getting there, its going to tkae me a total of 26 hours travel to get there and back home Mike A mighty fine effort. Shame a few more don't have similar dedication and are just opting to watch it in the pub instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 18 April, 2012 Share Posted 18 April, 2012 Hopefully Brum, Blackpool and Cardiff all win at 3pm so Boro have no chance of playoffs by the time we kick off. Also want Blackpool and Cardiff to keep the pressure on Brum for 4th place (to avoid playing Wham) to stop them slacking off in the last game against Reading. We're going up - now it's all about whether we can get top spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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