angelman Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 The agony drags on at least another few days. I can't see us losing by at least 13 goals to Stoke. That would be the 11 goals that our GD is better than Villa, + at least one that Wigan would need to beat them by (so at 12 would level things up presuming Wigan one by a single goal), and then our head to head is good.
Seaford Saint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Again Lallana out if his depth and manager is making mistake by not starting puncheon. I think we were as good under Adkins. Roger this is heresy.....I agree with you though.
Saint Charlie Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Should also remember the first 10 games were so poor, without them we could be top half. Hopefully get a win next week to round off a good season.
JoeShmoe Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Safe which is good and hopefully Hooiveld has at most one more game to play for us. He is our biggest weakness. if he's starting next year we wont have had a good summer. Hopefully it will be a Ruiz/Astori CB partnership with Fonte/Maya backing them up
S-Clarke Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 I'm deaf from the silence of Alpine on this thread. comedy gold of a poster. Anyway, we weren't great. Lots of possession in the middle, but it doesn't really mean **** all if we don't have a forward pass - which we don't. We need an injection of pace for next year, so we can actually get beyond the defenders. Most of the players look knackered to be honest, probably the heavier training regime taking it's toll. Will hopefully bed it better over pre-season. Poor old Wigan though, great day yesterday, but their day of nightmares today. They're gone, and they probably know it now.
Badger Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 I thought we were the better team and had far more chances. The Sunderland keeper made 3 or 4 very good saves. Another day we would have won that 3-1 or even 4-1. I know the point you're making but I'm increasingly fed up, if not bloody livid about the number of "another days" we seem to come away from games with, without ever seeing that performance come to reality.
geoffnut Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 What a poor end to the season, lets really look forward to another season in the premiership.
WealdSaint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Can't understand why everybody thought Lambert had such a bad game. He nearly won it for us, only a very good save from their keeper stopped a good shot from a difficult position. As always he did several clever flicks to put people in a good position.
Cabrone Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 That was total and utter gash - Shaw, Clyne, Punch and Boruc excepted. Sunderland could and should have been taken to the cleaners, they were seriously poor but we looked like we didn't give a toss. Looks like the players swallowed the hype and have just about spluttered over the line. We need some quality reinforcements in central defence, central midfield and up front otherwise we'll be scrapping around the bottom this time next year. Top half with this team is a dream. Still, job done barring some freak results but the players have made it a really unsatisfying, ugly end to the season.
woodsaint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Safe....and a win next week could see us finishing 10th Sums it all up really......great post
SNSUN Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 We are Premier League say we are Premier League!!! Love you Puncheon - safe at last. Precious goal, great for us, not so good for Sunderland who could still go down. Now look at the fixtures on the last day - look at the table, and suddenly 11th place looks very doable! We can beat Stoke!
Saint Without a Halo Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 I'm deaf from the silence of Alpine on this thread. comedy gold of a poster. Anyway, we weren't great. Lots of possession in the middle, but it doesn't really mean **** all if we don't have a forward pass - which we don't. We need an injection of pace for next year, so we can actually get beyond the defenders. Most of the players look knackered to be honest, probably the heavier training regime taking it's toll. Will hopefully bed it better over pre-season. Poor old Wigan though, great day yesterday, but their day of nightmares today. They're gone, and they probably know it now. If they beat Arsenal it is still in their hands! As a win in their game v Villa will see villa down!
monosaint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 You should try to solve some of yours too... "Gutless" you really are full of s hit Agree.. Sunderland had to win to be safe and with Paulo di Canio winding this game up to be his Champions League game Saints were under a lot of pressure. They dominated, went one down, didn't panic and got what they deserved. This was a gutsy performance by Saints in my view.
trousers Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 We gave the rest of the league a 10 game head start and are still within a chance of finishing in the top half. Not a bad return from our first season back in the Premier League
itchen Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 We needed a point. We got a point. There's an (admittedly very) outside chance of finishing top half. I am happy.
SNSUN Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 (edited) The 10th Place dream is still alive (i think) It is - looking at the fixtures on paper, Norwich probably won't beat Man City, Newcastle have a tough game against Arsenal and Sunderland have a tough game against Arsenal. On West Ham, in 10th, perhaps have a guaranteed 3 points at home against Norwich. 11th is most likely with a win, a draw would probably see us finish 12th, and even a loss could see us stay in 14th-15th. Thanks to Puncheon, I no longer fear the 17th spot. Edited 12 May, 2013 by SNSUN
bender Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 If they beat Arsenal it is still in their hands! As a win in their game v Villa will see villa down! or sunderland down if they lose at Spurs
Under Weststand Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Thank god for that we can relax next week & look forward to another season in the premier league.
Jimmy_D Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 So with one game to go, we can still (just about) finish anywhere from 10th to 18th. This is a mad mad season.
lordswoodsaints Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 We are near as damn it safe and it's been a rollercoaster season but I've loved every minute of it.this is where we belong and I'm looking forward to an exciting summer followed by another crack in the prem. COYR
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 (edited) Is Alpine crying Along with that Blakey idiot.. Edited 12 May, 2013 by ALWAYS_SFC
trousers Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 BBC Final Score reporter: "Southampton the much more composed team and deserved at least a point"
Window Cleaner Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 It is - looking at the fixtures on paper, Norwich probably won't beat Man City, Newcastle have a tough game against Arsenal and Sunderland have a tough game against Arsenal. On West Ham, in 10th, perhaps have a guaranteed 3 points at home against Norwich. 11th is most likely with a win, a draw would probably see us finish 12th, and even a loss could see us stay in 14th-25th. Thanks to Puncheon, I no longer fear the 17th spot. the 4th place duel is going down to the wire, Arsenal's and Tottenham's opponents have no chance
Scoobysaint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Major issues to resolve for next season. The return of Gutless Saints needs to be addressed. There are admittedly one or two concerns about some aspects of the team but no need for this level of trolling! For weeks you have harped on about doom and gloom and even on the day we guarantee next season in the Prem you are still at it. We know Jos isn't up to it, nor Fox, nor several others but its time now for MP to do his stuff. Also, when NA was here you moaned about his inadequcies with regard to substitutions, yet offer no praise to the game changing subs made by MP. If it wasn't for the fact that you amuse me with your desperate attention seeking statements, I, as many others I presume, would have you on the ignore list. Its almost like..... it could be worse, I could live the fun and wholesome existance of Alpine. Keep it up!
corky morris Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Safe now. We know what we need for next season. Hopefully we get them on & move onwards. Need to take our chances!!
dvaughanwilliams Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 I'm relieved it didn't go down to the last day, I've always hated those last day survival games. Staying in the league counts as a successful season for me. There were times when it looked like we could/should have been more comfortable, but staying up was always the priority.
Whitey Grandad Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Phew, can I breathe again? Well done Saints, now the real planning can begin. The team that starts next season will look a lot different from the one that started this. The end of season has been a bit of a dreary dribble but a win next Sunday will perk everybody up and we can enjoy the summer with a quiet satisfaction. When do the tickets go on sale? When are the fixtures released?
SaintBobby Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 As I've pointed out on other threads, we are safe for sure as long as we don't lose to Stoke by 12 or more goals.
Window Cleaner Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Is Alpine crying? fairweather sailor, can't hack any pressure seemingly, strange from a bloke who seems fairly bright. Maybe he has panic issues.
Window Cleaner Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 As I've pointed out on other threads, we are safe for sure as long as we don't lose to Stoke by 12 or more goals. 13 goals
BigShadow Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Congratulations Poch and the lads. Job Done. Anyone think we'll get a glimpse of Forren in action next week?
Professor Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 On BBC Final Score, has the Garth Crooks inflatable doll been over-inflated? Looking like it could explode soon.
Mr Saints Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Major issues to resolve for next season. The return of Gutless Saints needs to be addressed. LOL embarrasing response. Well done lads, turned it right around after the shocker of a start we had. Well done Poch, he's done what he came in to do.
studentsaint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Poor display lacking in creativity, urgency and motivation. We need a lot of investment one of which being a clinical striker. So many tines this season I have seen us dominate every stat but the score. However, at the beginning of the year I would have taken 17th and I can see us finishing 11th with the final day fixtures. Well done Saints.
WealdSaint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 We're PREMIER league, We're PREMIER League We are SOUTHAMPTON We're PREMIER League
Ohio Saint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 We should have been safer sooner, we are safe before the last day......That's actually a bloody good premiership season for Saints in any past year!!! I firmly believe we are on the up in terms of success in the future.
manji Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Weve finished the season poorly results wise but still playing some good football. If it wasnt for Adkins poor start to the season we would have been safe ages ago. We still have the potential to finish 10th. But most importantly our limp end to the season will surely ensure Cortese wiil loosen the purse strings. Although I have heard we have a couple of good ones lined up already. We have acheived miracles this season, we were written off and we have beaten some top sides. Although the defeats against QPR, Wigan, and WBA have mentally scarred me.
SaintBobby Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 13 goals Technically, it's 12 goals. If we lose 12-0 and Villa lose to Wigan 5-4, we'd be down* *assuming Wigan have beaten Arsenal and Sunderland don't lose to Spurs.
Chez Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 I can't understand some of the hostility and negativity on here. Why is Jos being singled out for example? Both central defenders had rock solid games and hardly put a foot wrong all day. Clearing when required and controlling things when they could. That is their job. Jos slightly deflected Bardsley's shot so that must mean he had a terrrible game. Some of you need to have agood long look at yourselves. No idea why Lambert is also getting abuse. He led the line well again against two huge centre backs he made life difficult for them and wo so many flick ons as well as holding it and bringing others into play. That's his job. But he missed a chance. Jesus that must mean he had a terrible game. For a team playing away from home with 40k roaring on Sunderland I thought we coped well and dare I say it controlled the game, playing by far and a way the better football. Coming from behind showed character and having players to come off the bench and change things is also encouraging. I think back to the Monday night at WBA and boy have we come a long way. At that point I seriousy couldn't see us surviving and saw no way back. Credit to both sets of staff and players for turning our season round and giving us plenty of enjoyment along the way.
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 I can't understand some of the hostility and negativity on here. Why is Jos being singled out for example? Both central defenders had rock solid games and hardly put a foot wrong all day. Clearing when required and controlling things when they could. That is their job. Jos slightly deflected Bardsley's shot so that must mean he had a terrrible game. Some of you need to have agood long look at yourselves. No idea why Lambert is also getting abuse. He led the line well again against two huge centre backs he made life difficult for them and wo so many flick ons as well as holding it and bringing others into play. That's his job. But he missed a chance. Jesus that must mean he had a terrible game. For a team playing away from home with 40k roaring on Sunderland I thought we coped well and dare I say it controlled the game, playing by far and a way the better football. Coming from behind showed character and having players to come off the bench and change things is also encouraging. I think back to the Monday night at WBA and boy have we come a long way. At that point I seriousy couldn't see us surviving and saw no way back. Credit to both sets of staff and players for turning our season round and giving us plenty of enjoyment along the way. Well done Chez...a really good summary as usual...
Third Division South Days Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Weve finished the season poorly results wise but still playing some good football. If it wasnt for Adkins poor start to the season we would have been safe ages ago. We still have the potential to finish 10th. But most importantly our limp end to the season will surely ensure Cortese wiil loosen the purse strings. Although I have heard we have a couple of good ones lined up already. We have acheived miracles this season, we were written off and we have beaten some top sides. Although the defeats against QPR, Wigan, and WBA have mentally scarred me. If we finished 10th. Worth about £3million in additional prize money from where we are now.
mulletsaint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 I can't see us losing by at least 13 goals to Stoke. That would be the 11 goals that our GD is better than Villa, + at least one that Wigan would need to beat them by (so at 12 would level things up presuming Wigan one by a single goal), and then our head to head is good. I know we're all but safe but GD won't matter a flying fk if we lose next weekend and Wigan win the next two. We're five points in front, not six.
Window Cleaner Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 I know we're all but safe but GD won't matter a flying fk if we lose next weekend and Wigan win the next two. We're five points in front, not six. and who are they going to have to beat then why Villa who are below us.
BigShadow Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 I know we're all but safe but GD won't matter a flying fk if we lose next weekend and Wigan win the next two. We're five points in front, not six. try looking at Villa
mulletsaint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 I'm deaf from the silence of Alpine on this thread. comedy gold of a poster. Your idea of comedy and mine are radically different. Laughable maybe but rarely funny.
mulletsaint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 try looking at Villa Ah yes missed that one. Got the Saints blinkers on.
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