Batman Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 After an appalling start to the season Despite what some posters say, the team have shown real guts and character to get safe without taking it to the final day Been a cracking season with many players who really have out done themselves at times Top effort
ToreSF Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 This. Some people on here really needs to get a grip. To be more or less safe now after the start we had is nothing else than a massive achievement.
paulwantsapint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 (edited) Will be nice to go into last game without needing a result to decide what league we are going to be in Edited 12 May, 2013 by paulwantsapint Added word
Bearsy Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 we had like what 4pts after 10 games? ****ing epic achievement yo!
lambtiss Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Chuffing magic - best 3 seasons I've known and I've been a fan for 40+ years.
Batman Posted 12 May, 2013 Author Posted 12 May, 2013 we had like what 4pts after 10 games? ****ing epic achievement yo! And let in like 30 goals in that time I find it incredible how someone like Alpine saint can call this team and our players "gutless"
S-Clarke Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 After our start, we needed to have a top-10 2nd half of the season to be anywhere near safety, and thankfully - we've managed it. If it wasn't for that awful start, we'd have had a similar season to that of Swansea when they were promoted. Lots of positives to build on for next year, and lots of lessons learnt.
Jonnyboy Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Congrats Saints. Rather finish 2nd in the Champ and stay up than implode in the prem and get relegated. And we can still finish above West Ham. Job done.
View From The Top Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 All in all, job done. Now to move forward again.
Batman Posted 12 May, 2013 Author Posted 12 May, 2013 After our start, we needed to have a top-10 2nd half of the season to be anywhere near safety, and thankfully - we've managed it. If it wasn't for that awful start, we'd have had a similar season to that of Swansea when they were promoted. Lots of positives to build on for next year, and lots of lessons learnt. Just find it incredible how one or two are saying this team is gutless Over the last 3 years, that is one thing you cannot say about us. Amazing achievement. Well done all round
Saints boy in Leeds Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 After an appalling start to the season Despite what some posters say, the team have shown real guts and character to get safe without taking it to the final day Been a cracking season with many players who really have out done themselves at times Top effort Good post, well done Saints
Ampersound Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 The first team to lose their first 4 opening games of the season and still stay up. Job well done Saints.
Dalek2003 Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Yes congratulations. We have had a bad run, but really that comes down to the WBA game. How did we lose that after the way Norwich demolished them ?
Saints boy in Leeds Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Be nice to go into last game without needing a result to decide what league we are going to be in We are 100% safe mate, fact
stknowle Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Have to admit going 'a bit alpine' when we conceded but YEAH C'MON!!!! We got there!
S-Clarke Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Just find it incredible how one or two are saying this team is gutless Over the last 3 years, that is one thing you cannot say about us. Amazing achievement. Well done all round I know who you're referring to, and it's so predictable that he's now gone completely silent. He was absolutely dying for us to lose today, he'd have been on 40 odd posts by now if we had. Hey, he even started a thread as soon as we conceded. The guy is a clown, and this 2nd half of the season has been brilliant all be told. We are actually a proper premiership side now.
Kingsland Red Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Fantastic, albeit nerve wracking, afternoon. COYR
Red Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Fan... bloody...tastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very very well done the Saints! Oh and doubly delightful that the miserable gang on here will be soooo disappointed we are safe :-)
monosaint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Yes congratulations. We have had a bad run, but really that comes down to the WBA game. How did we lose that after the way Norwich demolished them ? It's called Football
Graffito Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Congratulations Saints. I'm thrilled to bits with staying up. What a great last three seasons we've had and the future looks bright. Off down the pub shortly to celebrate.
skintsaint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 bbc reckon our survival hopes are "in the balance" haha yeah i saw that...mugs
Red Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Yes congratulations. We have had a bad run, but really that comes down to the WBA game. How did we lose that after the way Norwich demolished them ? Why do you have to find a negative on such a fantastic day for all Saints supporters??????
um pahars Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Done with a game to spare, very pleased. Saturday can now be a day of relaxation and enjoyment. May target for the year was purely survival so more than happy. For next season would take a mid table Swanseaesque position.
70's Mike Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Done with a game to spare, very pleased. Saturday can now be a day of relaxation and enjoyment. May target for the year was purely survival so more than happy. For next season would take a mid table Swanseaesque position. agreed please to be wrong i always thought it would go to last game
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Turned out well in the end after a very tough start Ps come on Alpine post on here or can you not bring yourself to say anything nice about us
bpsaint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 The first team to lose their first 4 opening games of the season and still stay up. Job well done Saints. We lost our first 5 in 98/99 and still stayed up, most media outlets seem to forget that though. League 1 promotion to Premier League survival in 3 seasons, Incredible.
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Let's remember the part Nigel Adkins played in getting us where we are tonight. I'm not sure he had us as prepared as we might have been for the trials of this season, but he turned us into a competitive outfit by the time he left and he deserves a lot of credit for that.
Graffito Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 We lost our first 5 in 98/99 and still stayed up, most media outlets seem to forget that though. League 1 promotion to Premier League survival in 3 seasons, Incredible. The media seem unaware, also, of what a young side we have. We hear it about Villa all the time but both sides have a similar average age.
BobCharles was Thin Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 I for one would have settled for safety with a game to go. Since the 4-1 loss at West Ham when I thought the game was up we have played some great football. Some people need to appreciate the journey that we have been on in the last 3 years, unbelievable by any sensible expectation. Mind you I did doubt for a moment when Sunderland scored and I dashed to the wine rack. Seems to have done the trick.
hypochondriac Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Yep. I think most people will be happy with our season on balance. I think we have done really well.
Ohio Saint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Let's remember the part Nigel Adkins played in getting us where we are tonight. I'm not sure he had us as prepared as we might have been for the trials of this season, but he turned us into a competitive outfit by the time he left and he deserves a lot of credit for that. I undertand the sentiment of your post, but I honestly think that all of us are still mindfull of Nige's contribution, and will never forget.........At least I hope that is the case.
alpine_saint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Yep. I think most people will be happy with our season on balance. I think we have done really well. I would describe it as satisfactory. It could have been a lot worse, but imo it could have been better.
CanadaSaint Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Sometimes it's good just to reflect: http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?41023-West-Brom-2-Saints-0-The-Wake&highlight=West+Brom As my dear old Dad - a huge Saints fan - used to say, "Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday, and all is well."
Window Cleaner Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 I would describe it as satisfactory. It could have been a lot worse, but imo it could have been better. and would have been if it hadn't been for Adkins f*cking up the goalkeeping situation last summer. I really cannot put too much emphasis on this. Davis was never a PL number one and Gazzaniga is a League 2 keeper. Gazzaniga cost us 4 points from schoolboy errors whilst we had the vastly better Boruc in the stands but Adkins didn't want anything to do with him because Davis was his binky.
Olallana Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 We made history today. No team has stayed up losing first 4 games and just having picked up 4 points from first 10 games.
Window Cleaner Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 We made history today. No team has stayed up losing first 4 games and just having picked up 4 points from first 10 games. no promoted team that is.
Olallana Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 no promoted team that is. Small details.... But true, forgot to put that in my post.
fanimal Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Season not over yet, lets go out with a home win and if results go with us then finish in a position 100% of us would have taken at the start of the season, let alone after the awful start!! Well done Saints, COYR.together as one.
Window Cleaner Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Small details.... But true, forgot to put that in my post. seeing as the pundits were already saying it after 4 games it's kinda important.
The9 Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 The first team to lose their first 4 opening games of the season and still stay up. Job well done Saints. Untrue. Saints themselves lost the first 5 and stayed up in 98/99. We are, however, the first promoted side to do that. But then I'm pretty sure we're also probably one of very few teams in Prem history to play 3 of the top 4 in their first 4 matches. EDIT : In my faffing about with the predictor someone has already pointed this out.
Saint In Exile Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 We are 100% safe mate, fact Except we're not actually 100% safe yet are we..... If Wigan beat Arsenal & Villa, Sunderland beat Spurs and Fulham don't lose to Swansea, then if we lose to Stoke by 12 goals more than Villa lose to Wigan by then we would go down.... Highly unlikely set of circumstances I agree but not 100% safe yet either... I'd say 99.999% though!!
Wiggles31 Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Awesome season with some decent wins against the big clubs along the way. Really can't complain. Stoke next week can hopefully be an exhibition of the football we've been playing all season that has seen may plaudits. Credit to NA for getting the ball rolling and MP for seeing it through. Big transfer window coming up that will have a significant impact on our club for the next few seasons.
um pahars Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Except we're not actually 100% safe yet are we..... If Wigan beat Arsenal & Villa, Sunderland beat Spurs and Fulham don't lose to Swansea, then if we lose to Stoke by 12 goals more than Villa lose to Wigan by then we would go down.... Highly unlikely set of circumstances I agree but not 100% safe yet either... I'd say 99.999% though!! We are 100% safe, as if Wigan beat Villa then we will finish above Villa.
SaintBobby Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 A really excellent return to the top flight. To be safe with a game still to go is a really good achievement. There's room for improvement next year, of course. I think that's a good thing!
Raven on the wing Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 Fulham could lose by up to 10 goals if we lost by twelve by the way and they would stay up !,
timayes Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 We are 100% safe, as if Wigan beat Villa then we will finish above Villa. You quoted someone who gave you the (albeit very unlikely) reasons as to why we aren't. You can't just go bandying about 100% when it is not.
kpturner Posted 12 May, 2013 Posted 12 May, 2013 (edited) Except we're not actually 100% safe yet are we..... If Wigan beat Arsenal & Villa, Sunderland beat Spurs and Fulham don't lose to Swansea, then if we lose to Stoke by 12 goals more than Villa lose to Wigan by then we would go down.... Highly unlikely set of circumstances I agree but not 100% safe yet either... I'd say 99.999% though!! Fail!! It's 99.9999999999999% Edited 12 May, 2013 by kpturner
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