Sour Mash Posted 10 October, 2012 Share Posted 10 October, 2012 i really hope our defenders turn up in this one, so we can shove their comments back down their throats Their lack of basic football knowledge speaks volumes "Fact: Every season for the last 10 years at least one of the bottom three on 1st September has gone down. Take your pick:Liverpool, QPR, Southampton" and "It's hard to see Southampton getting out of the relegation zone isn't it. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 10 October, 2012 Share Posted 10 October, 2012 It's hard to see Southampton getting out of the relegation zone isn't it. Inexperienced players, inexperienced manager, their big signing on the treatment table Given the fact that we're not in the relegation zone, then yeah, absolutely impossible to see us getting out of it at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 10 October, 2012 Share Posted 10 October, 2012 Lallana versus Noble. Time for Noble to show everyone why he should be called up to the England squadand not that pathetic diver. Since when has Lallana been a diver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 10 October, 2012 Share Posted 10 October, 2012 I would be confident of 3 points if we played ourselves at home You need to move to Austria... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 10 October, 2012 Share Posted 10 October, 2012 Since when has Lallana been a diver? He got booked for diving at their place last season I believe. But then Noble dived for their penalty as Sharp didn't touch him but they seem to forget that bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 10 October, 2012 Share Posted 10 October, 2012 Such bitter children, that's funny. Get our best 11 out, spend the next week working on our defensive frailties and I reckon we could spank them. They've played one top team in arsenal and got destroyed, they're in a false position and will start crashing down the league soon. 3-1 victory for us I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 10 October, 2012 Share Posted 10 October, 2012 (edited) I have never met such a grouply deluded set of fans. Ok you meet the occasional fan from a club who is deluded, but these lot are on another level. I got a text from a WHU mate the other day, saying: 'We're going places this season, playing some great football and winning games, it doesn't get much better than this'. Quite incredible seeing as they cant put 3 passes together without playing the long ball. Not sure why they care about us either. Get the impression it's because we play good football. Jealous maybe ? They need to get that chip off their shoulder. It's like Brighton mkII. Who would have thought massive old West Ham would be bothered by little old Southampton. Edited 10 October, 2012 by Saint Garrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 10 October, 2012 Share Posted 10 October, 2012 I would be confident of 3 points if we played ourselves at home So if we played ourselves it is pretty fair to say that both teams are even but if we were at home and ourselves were away, the home advantage would be enough to take all 3 points? Are you saying our home form is much better than our away form? Excellent insight! Next you will be comparing Lambert to Grant Holt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 10 October, 2012 Share Posted 10 October, 2012 So if we played ourselves it is pretty fair to say that both teams are even but if we were at home and ourselves were away, the home advantage would be enough to take all 3 points? Are you saying our home form is much better than our away form? Excellent insight! Next you will be comparing Lambert to Grant Holt. It is a fascinating experiment though. Can you or TDD or MLG actually play this game (over 2 legs) on the computer? Begs the question who would you support? Would you cheer all goals or boo all goals? Just think, somebody might get sent off for fouling themselves. Football, you know, isn't it? Marvellous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 10 October, 2012 Share Posted 10 October, 2012 Since when has Lallana been a diver? He dived a few times towards the end of last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 10 October, 2012 Share Posted 10 October, 2012 I would be confident of 3 points if we played ourselves at home I think it would be a draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 10 October, 2012 Share Posted 10 October, 2012 4 nil saints j rod hatrick and a andy carroll own goal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 10 October, 2012 Share Posted 10 October, 2012 Did you see him play against QPR the other week? Looked decent to be fair. Their fans don't rate him at the moment, seems to be making a few errors in games. Hope the errors still continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 11 October, 2012 Share Posted 11 October, 2012 just seen this on the wet spam web site. they feel they will beat us comfortably and they hate us and our manager. see: http://www.kumb.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=143580&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=20 Lol, not seen so much bitterness. Jealousy is a cruel mistress, they will probably beat us with their terrible football but and they will probably stay up this yeark but in the long run they will go back down, too much debt and hoofball doesn't get you up the league. Would laugh though if we went up there and just passed it around them and that lump Carroll missed a few sitters, interesting to see what excuses they would come up with. They also seem to be very convinced that they are going to finish comfortably mid table despite their easy start to the season, I watched them against Norwich and they looked very average, they essentially rely on the diagonals and set pieces. hope their players start thinking like that they will be comfortably mid table. Lets see how they are doing by xmas and see if they are still so cocky, after us they have Wigan but then in November and December they have Man City (H), Newcastle (A), Stoke (H), Spurs (A), Man Utd (A), Chelsea (H), Liverpool (H), West Brom (A), Everton (H) and Arsenal (A). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 11 October, 2012 Share Posted 11 October, 2012 He dived a few times towards the end of last season. Let's just say there were a few times when he went down easily when staying on his feet was probably a better option and just as easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmacian_saint Posted 11 October, 2012 Share Posted 11 October, 2012 This is why we should forget Pompey. It's all about being the South's main identity force now, the one that keeps us away from the shadow of London! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redder freak Posted 11 October, 2012 Share Posted 11 October, 2012 I think we'll win. Even if we do, it won't be enough for some people on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 11 October, 2012 Share Posted 11 October, 2012 3 - 2 Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 11 October, 2012 Share Posted 11 October, 2012 So, I went and read a couple of pages on their forum. I had to get out as I felt my IQ drop by 10 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 11 October, 2012 Share Posted 11 October, 2012 This is going to be another defeat I'm afraid. Just the kind of team that we lose to. 3-1 Wetsham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza82 Posted 12 October, 2012 Share Posted 12 October, 2012 - - - - - -Boruc Clyne Fonte Yoshida Fox - Schneiderlin Davis Mayuka - Lallana - Puncheon - - - - - Lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rshephard3 Posted 12 October, 2012 Share Posted 12 October, 2012 Genuinely think we'll win. It's about time our forward play suddenly carved open a team away from home and the defence stays solid for 90 minutes. Might be optimistic because I'm looking forward to the away day so much but there is a funny 2-0 win in my mind.. Wish it was tomorrow though, damn internationals against San Marino getting in the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 12 October, 2012 Share Posted 12 October, 2012 Genuinely think we'll win. It's about time our forward play suddenly carved open a team away from home and the defence stays solid for 90 minutes. Might be optimistic because I'm looking forward to the away day so much but there is a funny 2-0 win in my mind.. Wish it was tomorrow though, damn internationals against San Marino getting in the way! We have shown absolutely nothing away to suggest we will win... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydie Posted 12 October, 2012 Share Posted 12 October, 2012 We have shown absolutely nothing away to suggest we will win... Exactly, our attack might be good but the thought of Carrol and Vaz Te going against our back four will give me nightmares! Im very glad theres an initernational break atm as it give us time to recover from injuries, let the players rest a bit too and hopefully get players like Jos to sort his head out so he doesnt look so petrified next time he's called upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 12 October, 2012 Share Posted 12 October, 2012 We have shown absolutely nothing away to suggest we will win... Against Man City we did, against Arsenal and Everton no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 12 October, 2012 Share Posted 12 October, 2012 Exactly, our attack might be good but the thought of Carrol and Vaz Te going against our back four will give me nightmares! Im very glad theres an initernational break atm as it give us time to recover from injuries, let the players rest a bit too and hopefully get players like Jos to sort his head out so he doesnt look so petrified next time he's called upon. Pretty sure Vaz Te is injured, nor is he any good anyway. It's also not like you get much of a surprise element from Carroll either , I think our defence will be happier defending against Carroll than the likes of Van Persie or Aguero or having the Arsenal midfield run at them. His record of 6 goals in his last 45 premier league appearances isn't exactly terrifying form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 12 October, 2012 Share Posted 12 October, 2012 Exactly, our attack might be good but the thought of Carrol and Vaz Te going against our back four will give me nightmares! Im very glad theres an initernational break atm as it give us time to recover from injuries, let the players rest a bit too and hopefully get players like Jos to sort his head out so he doesnt look so petrified next time he's called upon. Vaz Te is out for quite a while, had an op on his damaged shoulder yesterday.Probably won't be back until December at the earliest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 12 October, 2012 Share Posted 12 October, 2012 West Ham are what I would call a well drilled outfit, they know what they're doing and they know their jobs. They are packed with premiership experience and this shows, they have that grit and know how to get over the line in tight games in the PL. We don't, yet. We're learning, but learning slowly. I don't quite think WHU are this mega club which some of their fans are making them out to be, they're a middle of the road PL club - that's pretty much their levle unless they get serious investment. I'd like to think it's the sort of game we can make our mark on, but I just get a feeling that their tactics will slightly come out on top. He's only played for 1 game, but we will miss Gaston's calmness on the ball and his ability to hold onto it in tight situations. It would have been handy to have him as WHU like to keep it tight, make the pitch small and crowd the middle. I think we've got a chance, but wouldn't be at all surprised if they were just a little too shrewd than us at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 12 October, 2012 Share Posted 12 October, 2012 Think we showed it at Everton as well. They just had 20 minutes where they tore us apart, for the rest of the game we were very much in control and looked like scoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 12 October, 2012 Share Posted 12 October, 2012 Think we showed it at Everton as well. They just had 20 minutes where they tore us apart, for the rest of the game we were very much in control and looked like scoring. True and West Ham are no way as good as Everton, nor have the players that compare with Baines, Pienaar or Jelavic. They are drilled and organised but I can't see them over running teams, they more grind teams down. If we can starve them of the ball with our passing, and cut out the stupid defensive errors we can get a result and particularly if we compete for the second ball well (as Carroll will win headers). They lack invention and have looked a bit plodding and predictable at times. Norwich who have defended pretty poorly this season defended quite comfortably against them although it was at home. It all really depends if our defence is up for a scrap and doesn't give them easy chances to score, if we make West Ham work to get chances I think we can outplay them. Some big 'ifs' though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 12 October, 2012 Share Posted 12 October, 2012 True and West Ham are no way as good as Everton, nor have the players that compare with Baines, Pienaar or Jelavic. They are drilled and organised but I can't see them over running teams, they more grind teams down. If we can starve them of the ball with our passing, and cut out the stupid defensive errors we can get a result and particularly if we compete for the second ball well (as Carroll will win headers). They lack invention and have looked a bit plodding and predictable at times. Norwich who have defended pretty poorly this season defended quite comfortably against them although it was at home. It all really depends if our defence is up for a scrap and doesn't give them easy chances to score, if we make West Ham work to get chances I think we can outplay them. Some big 'ifs' though. Pienaar is vastly overrated, Fellaini is a good player though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 12 October, 2012 Share Posted 12 October, 2012 I think we'll win. Even if we do, it won't be enough for some people on this forum. Why do you say that.... its like one win between now and the end of the season is good enough is it? Not for me personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 12 October, 2012 Share Posted 12 October, 2012 Pretty sure Vaz Te is injured, nor is he any good anyway. It's also not like you get much of a surprise element from Carroll either , I think our defence will be happier defending against Carroll than the likes of Van Persie or Aguero or having the Arsenal midfield run at them. His record of 6 goals in his last 45 premier league appearances isn't exactly terrifying form. State the obvious why don't you... On a serious note, my concern is that we are going to likely have the midget duo of JWP and Davis, (both under 5ft imho ) against some towering powerful africans who will literally destroy them through strength and not having to jump to win headers. The only plus side is that with no Vaz Te we may not get a rodgering down our left. However, nice diagonal balls to the back post and u have carrol vs the landlover clyne. I his feet do leave the ground it will only be to fall over. All this said and done, I'm sitting in the west ham section with a gills supporting mate, if we are winning I am fully intending to stand up and sing "we are southampton, we're taking the ****" about 3min before the end and when I have halfway down the stairs I would love a cheeky 1-0 win tbh, maybe with taylor getting sent off and AL diving to win a penalty.... ahhh, that would be heaven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 12 October, 2012 Share Posted 12 October, 2012 Pienaar is vastly overrated, Fellaini is a good player though. Maybe on his own but his combination with Baines is deadly, best left side in the Premiership at the moment. State the obvious why don't you... On a serious note, my concern is that we are going to likely have the midget duo of JWP and Davis, (both under 5ft imho ) against some towering powerful africans who will literally destroy them through strength and not having to jump to win headers. The only plus side is that with no Vaz Te we may not get a rodgering down our left. However, nice diagonal balls to the back post and u have carrol vs the landlover clyne. I his feet do leave the ground it will only be to fall over. All this said and done, I'm sitting in the west ham section with a gills supporting mate, if we are winning I am fully intending to stand up and sing "we are southampton, we're taking the ****" about 3min before the end and when I have halfway down the stairs I would love a cheeky 1-0 win tbh, maybe with taylor getting sent off and AL diving to win a penalty.... ahhh, that would be heaven! yeh seemed obvious to me but then look at some of comments in this thread, Carroll is a threat yes but a lot easier to handle than what most teams have so far thrown at us. Also it's Diame that I think will be a big problem, you highlight our slightly lightweight midfield that he could bully easily if on song, however they do have the 5ft 9 Noble in there. I also think it's more likely jarvis cutting in from the right and crossing to the back post to Carroll against Fox that could be the worry, knocking it down to Nolan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted 12 October, 2012 Share Posted 12 October, 2012 It'll be a tough game as we're only a small side http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2216624/Rangers-join-European-super-league-says-Charles-Green.html Posting here due to lack of opportunity to start a new thread!! I never like Green, now I hate him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmore Posted 13 October, 2012 Share Posted 13 October, 2012 just seen this on the wet spam web site. they feel they will beat us comfortably and they hate us and our manager. see: http://www.kumb.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=143580&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=20 No surprise there. They have no class as shown throughout last season. One of their 6 foot plus knuckle head fans had a go at my dad outside the ground after we beat them and then he ran away! Plus they still don't play football, no matter what their ridiculous fans think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Man Do Posted 14 October, 2012 Share Posted 14 October, 2012 Had a quick look on KUMB some posters on there now suggesting they should go more defensive and try and nick a point! Reckon we would happily take an away point ATM! Nice to see they don't care about us with their 7 page thread compared to our frankly obsessive 2 page thread on here though ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 14 October, 2012 Share Posted 14 October, 2012 Plus they still don't play football, no matter what their ridiculous fans think. Actually from the evidence I have seen this season they have changed their style quite a bit, and are now playing some reasonably decent stuff on the floor. They still mix it up a bit when they feel like it though, which is a good thing, changing your tactics to suit, pity Woy did not do that on Friday, still trying to play pretty football around a parked bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 14 October, 2012 Share Posted 14 October, 2012 No surprise there. They have no class as shown throughout last season. One of their 6 foot plus knuckle head fans had a go at my dad outside the ground after we beat them and then he ran away! Plus they still don't play football, no matter what their ridiculous fans think. sorry..but they do..maybe not as fluid as us..but they can knock it about it a bit..and will comfortably beat us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencersaurus Posted 14 October, 2012 Share Posted 14 October, 2012 After a couple of tickets for this game if anyone can help out.. spencershell@hotmail.com Cheers in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmore Posted 14 October, 2012 Share Posted 14 October, 2012 sorry..but they do..maybe not as fluid as us..but they can knock it about it a bit..and will comfortably beat us All about opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 14 October, 2012 Share Posted 14 October, 2012 All about opinions. How much of West Ham have you seen this season to form yours, out of interest? I haven't watched them once this season so I've got no idea what their style of play is currently like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 14 October, 2012 Share Posted 14 October, 2012 Having seen them twice on Tv (Bolton, Arsenal) they seem to be playing some much better stuff then last year. Would happily take a point there, and if by a miracle Ramirez is fit, then we could take all three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 14 October, 2012 Share Posted 14 October, 2012 They seem to harbour so much resentment from last season on that KNUB board. Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacher Posted 14 October, 2012 Share Posted 14 October, 2012 Mayuka to start up front with Sir Rickie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 14 October, 2012 Share Posted 14 October, 2012 KUMB is amusing. I'm pleased they don't care about us, they really don't, not one iota... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAS Posted 14 October, 2012 Share Posted 14 October, 2012 I have never met such a grouply deluded set of fans. Ok you meet the occasional fan from a club who is deluded, but these lot are on another level. I got a text from a WHU mate the other day, saying: 'We're going places this season, playing some great football and winning games, it doesn't get much better than this'. Quite incredible seeing as they cant put 3 passes together without playing the long ball. Not sure why they care about us either. Get the impression it's because we play good football. Jealous maybe ? They need to get that chip off their shoulder. It's like Brighton mkII. Who would have thought massive old West Ham would be bothered by little old Southampton.Agree with this. Makes me laugh that they have always lauded themselves as a traditional footballing club, i.e. playing stylish football. Firstly that's not been true for many a year and its also ironic they end up with Alladyce. And no, West Ham didn't win the '66 world cup, and no Redknapp didn't bring through all the young talent. 1-2 saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintlysurvival Posted 15 October, 2012 Share Posted 15 October, 2012 I am also looking for two tickets and am willing to pay slightly over the face value, contact me on DeanShaw@hotmail.co.uk if anyone has any spares, thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 15 October, 2012 Share Posted 15 October, 2012 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2217927/West-Ham-v-Southampton-pointer-says-Sam-Allardyce.html?openGraphAuthor=%2Fhome%2Fsearch.html%3Fs%3D%26authornamef%3DSportsmail%2BReporter Fat Boy reckons it's a '6 pointer'. I would take 1 if offered right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 15 October, 2012 Share Posted 15 October, 2012 Boruc not in goal for the u21s today Vs Spurs. Reckon he could make his debut this weekend ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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