whelk Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 would you take a point at Villa if offered now? Wounded beast and all that - even Lawro is tipping them. A draw for them far worse than for us and would crush them more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 absolutely not...we need wins. we have thrown away enough points to suggest that we need a win now... they are woeful at the mo and a point would be a disappointing result imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayrivers Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 absolutely not...we need wins. we have thrown away enough points to suggest that we need a win now... they are woeful at the mo and a point would be a disappointing result imo This Even though in the long run it might be enough, it would be ideal now to start trying to kick on and put some space between us and teams below us, which I feel could have happened. Other than Sunderland I think we have got some good points last few games, would be a shame not to capitalize on that again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 Depends on our line up, if we are missing Clyne and Ramirez I would take it but with only Lallana and Fonte missing we should be in with a decent chance of 3 points. Interesting stat for Chelsea - Home they have only won 2 out of 7, Away 6 out of 7 so a point there may be in reach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 No way! I'd very rarely ever settle for a draw before the match. Especially against such a poor team. A win tomorrow and that put Villa right in it and lifts us away slightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 We need all three to have any hope of moving up the table to safety. Blow this one and we will be running out of winnable games especially of the away variety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 3 points or nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studentsaint Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 Why accept 1 when there are 6 on the line? Villa are awful. There aren't many away fixtures where, as a saints fan, I'd be disappointed not to win, but after fulham and stoke, I'd expect to do what Wigan did to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1976.4.38 Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 we need the win,need to get three points.villa are poor at the moment and we need to tear them a new one sadly when saints have games like this one they normaly blow it,qpr being the exception for once 2977 saints fans there to back the lads,so lets get behind them,coys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 No way! I'd very rarely ever settle for a draw before the match. Especially against such a poor team. A win tomorrow and that put Villa right in it and lifts us away slightly. Why accept 1 when there are 6 on the line? Villa are awful. There aren't many away fixtures where, as a saints fan, I'd be disappointed not to win, but after fulham and stoke, I'd expect to do what Wigan did to them. I suspect Villa fans are thinking the same about us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 No win needed for me, to stay up we are going to need to beat some of the teams around us away so I think wins at Villa and Reading at the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 With Chelsea and Man U away and Everton and Man City home coming up this will be our best chance to pick up 3 points for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFrost Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 No. Villa are so poor at the moment, and their defence so shambolic that if we don't win we don't deserve to stay up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingwing Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 Good god no! Cannot accept a draw for this one right now, despite what Lawro thinks (first time in a while he has gotten it flatly wrong). We should win, we are a lot better than them now and tomorrow is the time to show it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 at the end of the season a point may be vital. Watching Saints for so long that i expect us to slip up and will be begging for a draw come the 90 minute mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 at the end of the season a point may be vital. Watching Saints for so long that i expect us to slip up and will be begging for a draw come the 90 minute mark The voice of experience. A point at Villa Park is always a good point. There home record is sketchy this season but all the same, avoiding defeat there is almost as good as a win frankly. We all hope nay expect nay demand all three points but if we get caned 3-0 its still not the end of the season. A hard-fought draw, picking up another away point is another brick in the foundation of team confidence to play anyone anywhere in this league and be competitive, especially after the nonsense of Chelsea which was certainly a set back considering the likes of Swansea can go win 2-0 at their place a few days later. Not losing away at Villa saturday will be a good result for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 I suspect Villa fans are thinking the same about us. I expect they also see it as a winnable game as we can expect it to be quite open. However on form, we are far better than them We have got some decent respectable results lately while they have been hammered 3 times and lost to a league 2 side. I would expect a back lash for the first 20 minutes, but if we take control and get a few good chances they will become nervy and it will be ours for the taking. As OldNick says, I fully expect to be begging for a draw on 90 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 Nah, i really fancy us to win this. Get some crosses in the box, they looked hopeless dealing with them on Tuesday. Our defence is marginally better than theirs, and their relying on 1 guy to outscore us. We can stuff them if we play it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChudSaint Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 Recon we can get draw and still stay up though fancy us for a win... Won't be giving up if we get beat though, can't see anything being decided tomorrow.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrey1saint Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 No way,we need 3 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 No, lets get at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintWill71 Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 3 points or nothing. I'd prefer a point over nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 Think I'd take a point tbh. I'd nearly always settle for a point away from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 Please god three points or this forum will be in a "we`re relegated" frenzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 I read the title as "pint", disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 I'd prefer a point over nothing Ha ha, you know what I mean, all or nothing approach, a Nige gun ho system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones91 Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 Guly will become a hero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 I'd take a point now, think our expectations are too high, lost AL, Clyne and now Jose, no new signings and hope Jos doesn't give them an OG. Please Saints, prove me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 And its a 'NO' from me. Draw every game, which we can't anyway with the season half gone, and you would finish unbeaten on 38 points, and be relegated. You must win games in this league and we haven't won enough. Its time to start winning regularly because other teams at the bottomn will do so from now on. Almost halfway through the transfer window, and if any signings are not until the last minute we will have to conclude that the management/owners are not that bothered about being relegated, but they do have time to rebut that suggestion in the next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double1 Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 No. We can win this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 No, reckon they're there for the taking atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 A draw wouldn't be the end of the world but we need to pick up some wins sooner rather than later. A couple of wins might even tip the balance if any player is undecided about coming to join us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 depends on other results really, if the 3 teams below us were to lose a point would be handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 We need to starting winning asap and this game despite being away from home has to be seen as one of our most winnable games remaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 hopeful of 3, will settle for 1 if the game pans out that way. Losing is unthinkable, but still a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintalton Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 If we really have a desire to stay in the prem this is a must win game, anything less than a win, is not good enough. villa are a poor side in poor form, and if we cant beat them it will be a massive confidence dent for the boys! i do believe we will go there and get the job done, but i think it will be close im going a tense 3-2, punch and ramirez x2 with the goals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 F**k me, waving the white flag already. This is a sh*t or bust game. Win, and maybe we move up a bit and live to fight another day. Draw or lose and we are looking at a new league and a new manager, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 No, reckon they're there for the taking atm. Whatever floats ya boat Jim, I assume you'll find at least 1 players who will oblige your request Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 Look at our fixture-list for the rest of the month. We MUST win this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 I read the title as "pint", disappointed. This. And fwiw, this really is a must-win. We desperately need a win and a bit of momentum, I know theres plenty of season left but if we cant take 3 points off Villa away we arent likely to pick up away wins anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 No, we can get the 3 points and make another massive dent in Villa's fragile confidence. We need to go for the kill here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 I would say win or bust, but with Fonte and Lallana missing, and potentially Clyne and Ramirez, I think I would take a point right now. Especially as we haven't yet signed anyone to cover Fonte's absence, meaning Jos will play. I can see us losing this one, even with Villa's ineptitude, so yes I would take a point, but to stay up ideally we need to win this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 In the context of the Strugglers League table, in which we're 3.25 points behind Villa: A LOSS would increase the gap to -4.00 points (Villa gain 0.25 points vs their 2.75 point target, we lose 0.50 points against our 0.50 point target) A DRAW would cut the gap to -1.00 points (Villa lose 1.75 points, we gain 0.50 points) A WIN would put us 2.00 points ahead of them (Villa lose 2.75 points, we gain 2.50 points) So a win would be brilliant but a draw would still be very good. The key for me is Clyne's fitness. If he's back, we reunite the Clyne/Punch combo that was a big factor behind our improvement AND we put Corky back where he needs to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 would you take a point at Villa if offered now? Wounded beast and all that - even Lawro is tipping them. A draw for them far worse than for us and would crush them more Honestly I think we need to win it, we don't have many obviously winnable games coming up this month. Also, the last 4 are 3 draws and a defeat, only worth the same as 1 win, I'd rather have beaten Sunderland and lost the other 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Marco Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 Nope. These are the games we should be winning. Villa are possibly the worst side I have seen this year. In the game against a 4th division team (Bradford) they were awful. They have a dire home record and only scored 9 goals. If we cannot win these types of games then we will not stay up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 hopeful of 3, will settle for 1 if the game pans out that way. Losing is unthinkable, but still a possibility. this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 Nope. These are the games we should be winning. Villa are possibly the worst side I have seen this year. In the game against a 4th division team (Bradford) they were awful. They have a dire home record and only scored 9 goals. If we cannot win these types of games then we will not stay up. QPR are the worst side I've seen this year, but they at least have some prospect of change and improvement just by virtue of changing manager. Villa weren't as poor, but nothing much has changed since we beat them - I'm still bewildered that they won at Sunderland and especially at Liverpool, but other than those games they've been terrible in the League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conaero Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 No way, this one is play to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordswoodsaints Posted 11 January, 2013 Share Posted 11 January, 2013 No......i predict we will win comfortably,if we don't then we probably don't deserve to stay up....IMO villa are the worst team in the prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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