dubai_phil Posted 18 October, 2013 Posted 18 October, 2013 You guys have now convinced me that we are set up for a huge disappointment. Yep with you on that sentiment. I'm leaving Eric & the @dubaisaints #globalsfc crew to watch this one while I go off to Scabby Dabby and letch at Rihanna. (She's my birthday present so it's allowed) Will try and pop in to a nearby golf club and catch the 1st half slaughter before fighting my way past the kiddies to get up close.... (to the bar)
NewYorkSaint Posted 18 October, 2013 Posted 18 October, 2013 Inspiration from 1969... (but holy cow, the game has speeded up just a tad since then! also the worst internet stream today is better than this..! don't let them tell you there's no such thing as progress)
NewYorkSaint Posted 18 October, 2013 Posted 18 October, 2013 Inspiration from 1969... (but holy cow, the game has speeded up just a tad since then! also the worst internet stream today is better than this..! don't let them tell you there's no such thing as progress)
dannysfc Posted 18 October, 2013 Posted 18 October, 2013 I bet it'l be like the Liverpool game where we'l knick it like 1-0 or something which I would more than take with the goal coming from either 1 of Lambert, Lalanna or Lovren/Schneiderlin but we'l see!!! I also see that RVP may be doubtful to play too as well so we'l see what happens!!! I hope that those who are going have a good trip and enjoy it no matter what!!! COYR!!!
stknowle Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 I bet it'l be like the Liverpool game where we'l knick it like 1-0 or something which I would more than take with the goal coming from either 1 of Lambert, Lalanna or Lovren/Schneiderlin but we'l see!!! I also see that RVP may be doubtful to play too as well so we'l see what happens!!! I hope that those who are going have a good trip and enjoy it no matter what!!! COYR!!! I have awoken in a similarly positive mood today. Let it not be forgotten that we've managed draws up there even when we were complete turd. I'm going for 2 nil saints and yes I did have a drink last night!!!
Glasgow_Saint Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 Getting the 10:10 from Glasgow....... Canny wait
trousers Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 (edited) A pivotal game for the modern day Saints. Win this and I think we can start to say with confidence that anything is possible this season, lose it and we're back to 'plucky mid-table Saints' status, in the eyes of the media at least. Heart says win. Head says defeat. Gut says draw. Edited 19 October, 2013 by trousers
St Chalet Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 Real test of where we are today. We have had a good start but run the risk of believing our own hype. 3 very winnable games coming up after.
trousers Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 Getting the 10:10 from Glasgow....... Canny wait Me too!!
Saint_Tony Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 Can't see us getting anything today, think the luck will be with United, can see Rooney getting a couple and a Van Persie pen. Think we should start J Rod, need some pace up top as Rio was completely shown up against West Brom, he's well past it, Vidic has been unconvincing this season as well.
beatlesaint Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 I would be over the moon with a draw today. I am just looking at the fixtures and to be honest the next three - Fulham H, Stoke A and Hull H are the ones that for me will define what sort of season we will have. The old Saints would screw those games up big time. What will MP's Saints do with them ? That is my test, not today when even if we lose we are still above United with three games coming up to give us a chance of staying there for a while yet !
Window Cleaner Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 Can't see us getting anything today, think the luck will be with United, can see Rooney getting a couple and a Van Persie pen. Think we should start J Rod, need some pace up top as Rio was completely shown up against West Brom, he's well past it, Vidic has been unconvincing this season as well. Van Persie is a possible non starter, well according to newspaper reports anyway. Probably just Moyes trying to mislead us, can't see what difference that would make anyway.
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/saints-in-top-condition-for-united-trip-1120303.aspx A fully fit squad!!!! Who will the forum scapegoat be today? COYS
trousers Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 @mrdanwalker: Here is your pointless stat of the day: If only 2nd 1/2's counted Southampton would be top of the PL #saints @SouthamptonFC #StatCave
Batman Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 with all the gushing praise and calling them midtable united we will lose by 2 or 3 today IMO
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 with all the gushing praise and calling them midtable united we will lose by 2 or 3 today IMO Why! have we suddenly become poor!
Batman Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 Why! have we suddenly become poor! im not. just away to man united. when was the last time we won there in the league?
Glasgow_Saint Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 im not. just away to man united. when was the last time we won there in the league? Today?
suewhistle Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 Heart says win. Head says defeat. Gut says draw. The positive media is worrying, isn't it? I don't know, so want the win, but in true experienced Saints fan style expecting the worst and the crushing disappointment. I'd certainly take the draw..
Manuel Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 Managers have had loads of time to prepare for this game. Maybe the best tactics will win today.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 @mrdanwalker: Here is your pointless stat of the day: If only 2nd 1/2's counted Southampton would be top of the PL #saints @SouthamptonFC #StatCave Would be confident(ish) if we made it to half time at 0-0.
eelpie Posted 19 October, 2013 Author Posted 19 October, 2013 It was 3-2 last year and since Saints have a better defence while Manure are out of sorts, but wounded. So beware fellers. Less goals today but who can force the advantage? I reckon a gritty 1-1.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 @mrdanwalker: Here is your pointless stat of the day: If only 2nd 1/2's counted Southampton would be top of the PL #saints @SouthamptonFC #StatCave Would be confident(ish) if we made it to half time at 0-0.
eelpie Posted 19 October, 2013 Author Posted 19 October, 2013 @mrdanwalker: Here is your pointless stat of the day: If only 2nd 1/2's counted Southampton would be top of the PL #saints @SouthamptonFC #StatCave Why can't there be a first half league and a second half league? (But wouldn't we be near the relegation zone on first half performances?)
Shroppie Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 It was 3-2 last year and since Saints have a better defence while Manure are out of sorts, but wounded. So beware fellers. Less goals today but who can force the advantage? I reckon a gritty 1-1. It was 2-1. 3-2 at St Mary's.
Charlie Wayman Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 A pivotal game for the modern day Saints. Win this and I think we can start to say with confidence that anything is possible this season, lose it and we're back to 'plucky mid-table Saints' status, in the eyes of the media at least. Heart says win. Head says defeat. Gut says draw.] Pretty much agree with that but getting any sort of result up there is a very tall order. The real test will be if they score early on and our defensive confidence gets sapped away. So much of this game is in the head these days that any sign that our present invincibility is under threat could be catastrophic. We have good players but not many excellent ones so much of what we are about is physiological self-belief.
petts Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 The kind of game been dreaming of for years, saints sitting in a top spot and taking on one of the big boys to compete for position, and to see how far we've really come, could be a club defining match, can't wait.
DuncanRG Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 Win today and we're in business, but the media attention will be irritating. I'd still be delighted with a point.
dan17 Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 Anyone got any team news....*cough cough* THEVMAN *cough cough*.......
Matthew Le God Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 Anyone got any team news....*cough cough* THEVMAN *cough cough*....... ... Sorry chaps away for the weekend so wont be here to give you any info:(
tpbury Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 I'll say it again - Hull, from Wikipedia. I'm unleashing my inner alpine. 2008/9: Despite being one of the favourites for relegation, they began life in the Premier League in great form, beating Fulham 2–1 on the opening day in their first ever top flight fixture. With only one defeat in their opening nine games, Hull City found themselves (temporarily) joint top of the table, third on goal difference, following a 3–0 victory over West Bromwich Albion Hull City went into the final game of the season in 17th place and above the drop zone.
dan17 Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 That will teach me not to read the whole thread
Batman Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 I'll say it again - Hull, from Wikipedia. I'm unleashing my inner alpine. 2008/9: Despite being one of the favourites for relegation, they began life in the Premier League in great form, beating Fulham 2–1 on the opening day in their first ever top flight fixture. With only one defeat in their opening nine games, Hull City found themselves (temporarily) joint top of the table, third on goal difference, following a 3–0 victory over West Bromwich Albion Hull City went into the final game of the season in 17th place and above the drop zone. I think we have better players, more money, better resources and a far better manager than Hull back then will we finish top 4? no way will we finish 17th. No chance 7th-12th I reckon
Olallana Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 Seems RVP might well miss out. Many rumours on Twitter that Carrick is out too...
Chewy Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 I actually think we will win. United are poor at the back and I can see us pressing them into errors. As someone said above if we concede early it might be very different, but avoid that and I can see this being a famous day.
ART Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 This game today has "Back down to earth day" written all over it.
S-Clarke Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 Is this the first ever time we've been grouped in this company??? today promises to be just as exciting with Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Southampton, Manchester City and Manchester United all in action
Batman Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 Last league win at OT was 1988? yeah. I think we are a fantastic side now. Just cant see us winning today. Man u just dont lose 2 in a row in the league at home
Glasgow_Saint Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 yeah. I think we are a fantastic side now. Just cant see us winning today. Man u just dont lose 2 in a row in the league at home Last time they lost 2 in a row at home........ 2002!! Ouch
Toadhall Saint Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 yeah. I think we are a fantastic side now. Just cant see us winning today. Man u just dont lose 2 in a row in the league at home Has to happen again tho' - think it will be a score draw today tho.
Bewildered Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 I have a bad feeling this is going to be the game things start to turn around for Man U. Think we should be over the moon if we can escape with a draw.
stug76 Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 FFS, so many tedious arseholes here who don't seem to get any enjoyment out of being a Saints fan. If results go our way, we can go top! Take that *****es! Enjoy the ride, it's happening baby! 2-0 Saints, Osvaldo, Wanyama.
Batman Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 FFS, so many tedious arseholes here who don't seem to get any enjoyment out of being a Saints fan. If results go our way, we can go top! Take that *****es! Enjoy the ride, it's happening baby! 2-0 Saints, Osvaldo, Wanyama. who is not enjoying it?
stug76 Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 You want me to name them? The people that I think appear to be not enjoying being a Saints fan? Would that make your weekend complete?
Batman Posted 19 October, 2013 Posted 19 October, 2013 You want me to name them? The people that I think appear to be not enjoying being a Saints fan? Would that make your weekend complete? who appears not to be enjoying this, on this thread? do you have to predict a saints win every week? I think we are a great team. Just dont think we will win today? is that so outrageous?
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