alpine_saint Posted 15 February, 2014 Share Posted 15 February, 2014 Even I was feeling excited back in November. Now I feel like we are back in the Alan Ball management years. Figthing to keep our head above water in the PL, depending on a couple of players staying with us because we probably cant attract decent signings ( we dont know if we have any money anymore), sod the other competitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 15 February, 2014 Share Posted 15 February, 2014 (edited) Even I was feeling excited back in November. Now I feel like we are back in the Alan Ball management years. Figthing to keep our head above water in the PL, depending on a couple of players staying with us because we probably cant attract decent signings ( we dont know if we have any money anymore), sod the other competitions. We are 8th! Our highest ever Premier League finish is 8th. 39 points from 26 games in mid February and only 3 points behind Man Utd in 7th. Yes, today was very disappointing. But keep some perspective ffs. Edited 15 February, 2014 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 15 February, 2014 Author Share Posted 15 February, 2014 We are 8th ffs! Our highest ever Premier League finish is 8th. 39 points from 26 games in mid February and only 3 points behind Man Utd. At the moment. You have no idea whats going to happen over the next year, especially over the summer. And the highlighted part is being to sound pathetic. Manyoo are not the team they were now Ferguson has gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 15 February, 2014 Share Posted 15 February, 2014 Even I was feeling excited back in November. Now I feel like we are back in the Alan Ball management years. Figthing to keep our head above water in the PL, depending on a couple of players staying with us because we probably cant attract decent signings ( we dont know if we have any money anymore), sod the other competitions. Have you completely taken leave of your senses, or are you just delighted to have an opportunity to spout negative tripe just because we lost a 5th round cup tie. I really cannot get my head around all this hysterical reaction. I was feeling pretty pi $ $ ed off about the events earlier today for a couple of hours - but that's about it. Anyone would think we just sunk to the bottom of the league. You are behaving like a spoiled brat IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 15 February, 2014 Share Posted 15 February, 2014 We are 8th! Our highest ever Premier League finish is 8th. 39 points from 26 games in mid February and only 3 points behind Man Utd in 7th. Yes, today was very disappointing. But keep some perspective ffs. Hear, hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 15 February, 2014 Share Posted 15 February, 2014 Today was utter ****, and our treatment of cup competitions this year has been nothing short of disgusting - but this is typical Alpine OTT nonsense. It's still been a season of tremendous progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 15 February, 2014 Share Posted 15 February, 2014 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 15 February, 2014 Share Posted 15 February, 2014 Loved Alan ball era, family club, good football and the best saints player I will probably ever see at his pomp. We finished tenth second season, with no money spent so could argue we did as well as were doing now and we took the cups seriously rather than the ridiculous decision today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 February, 2014 Share Posted 15 February, 2014 Loved Alan ball era, family club, good football and the best saints player I will probably ever see at his pomp. Craig maskell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 15 February, 2014 Share Posted 15 February, 2014 LOL. Boo frickin hoo. LOL. We lost a game of football. The FA Cup is not what it used to be...primary focus for a team in our position right now is Prem consolidation. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 15 February, 2014 Share Posted 15 February, 2014 Even I was feeling excited back in November. Now I feel like we are back in the Alan Ball management years. Figthing to keep our head above water in the PL, depending on a couple of players staying with us because we probably cant attract decent signings ( we dont know if we have any money anymore), sod the other competitions. That is the Southampton I am proud of. Fighting against all odds and achieving a run of 27 years in the top flight. Give me that over a few cup runs anytime. As for breaking into the top 6, I never believed we would. Always happy to just dine at the top table. We are having a great season, but if we finish 17th next it will still be a good season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washsaint Posted 15 February, 2014 Share Posted 15 February, 2014 AS - showing what a prize plank he is! What a surprise. Yeah, we're having a terrible time..... 8th in Prem and no danger of any relegation battle Possible finish as high as 6th Best footy in my lifetime A billionaire running the club Youth academy that is the envy of any other club in the UK Yeah....it's terrible being a Saints fan isn't it Alpine? And then you wonder why people take the mick out of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascadia Saint Posted 15 February, 2014 Share Posted 15 February, 2014 That is the Southampton I am proud of. Fighting against all odds and achieving a run of 27 years in the top flight. Give me that over a few cup runs anytime. As for breaking into the top 6, I never believed we would. Always happy to just dine at the top table. We are having a great season, but if we finish 17th next it will still be a good season. Absolutely this. Alpine, you've surpassed yourself this time. You are a joke, and you're the only one who isn't in on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 15 February, 2014 Share Posted 15 February, 2014 Dalek you have been an ointment today. dead serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 15 February, 2014 Share Posted 15 February, 2014 Yeah, we're having a terrible time..... 8th in Prem and no danger of any relegation battle Possible finish as high as 6th Best footy in my lifetime A billionaire running the club Youth academy that is the envy of any other club in the UK I'll give you all that but what's the point of all this if we're not going to try to win games? Where's the pride and the passion today? Who can honestly say that they can wear their Saints shirt with pride and when challenged about our attitude to the game say "Yeah, we're doing great thanks, we've done enough this season and we can pick and choose which games we want to turn up to". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted 15 February, 2014 Share Posted 15 February, 2014 Even I was feeling excited back in November. Now I feel like we are back in the Alan Ball management years. Figthing to keep our head above water in the PL, depending on a couple of players staying with us because we probably cant attract decent signings ( we dont know if we have any money anymore), sod the other competitions. I think you are a complete tw*t, but are spot on with this one This season had so much potential. We started well and we should be finishing top 4, instead, we're languishing in 8th. No cups to play for after today is also a huge disappointment. In my opinion, I feel that today's performance was probably a reaction to some news that the players heard before kick off. I speculate that they had just found out one (or more) of the following: a) The club is being sold b) Pottechino is leaving c) Ramirez, Lovren or Fonte (or all of them) are out for the long term (possibly may never play again) The season has fizzled out and is now looking like an embarrassment. It's a shame that any drive for success has been replaced with the acceptance of failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmacian_saint Posted 16 February, 2014 Share Posted 16 February, 2014 That is the Southampton I am proud of. Fighting against all odds and achieving a run of 27 years in the top flight. Give me that over a few cup runs anytime. As for breaking into the top 6, I never believed we would. Always happy to just dine at the top table. We are having a great season, but if we finish 17th next it will still be a good season. What? The little old bargain-boys of Southampton that almost did a Wimbledon post relegation? Or maybe Coventry is a better example... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waggy Posted 16 February, 2014 Share Posted 16 February, 2014 We are 8th! Our highest ever Premier League finish is 8th. 39 points from 26 games in mid February and only 3 points behind Man Utd in 7th. Yes, today was very disappointing. But keep some perspective ffs. This It's one 'kin result ffs, sheite happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAS Posted 16 February, 2014 Share Posted 16 February, 2014 Even I was feeling excited back in November. Now I feel like we are back in the Alan Ball management years. Figthing to keep our head above water in the PL, depending on a couple of players staying with us because we probably cant attract decent signings ( we dont know if we have any money anymore), sod the other competitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynoldson!! Posted 16 February, 2014 Share Posted 16 February, 2014 At the moment. You have no idea whats going to happen over the next year, especially over the summer. Oh the irony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 16 February, 2014 Share Posted 16 February, 2014 LOL. Boo frickin hoo. LOL. We lost a game of football. The FA Cup is not what it used to be...primary focus for a team in our position right now is Prem consolidation. LOL You don't think we've consolodated in the Premier League? Jesus. Boo hoo indeed, you're an effing nutcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintbob40 Posted 16 February, 2014 Share Posted 16 February, 2014 I think you are a complete tw*t, but are spot on with this one This season had so much potential. We started well and we should be finishing top 4, instead, we're languishing in 8th. No cups to play for after today is also a huge disappointment. In my opinion, I feel that today's performance was probably a reaction to some news that the players heard before kick off. I speculate that they had just found out one (or more) of the following: a) The club is being sold b) Pottechino is leaving c) Ramirez, Lovren or Fonte (or all of them) are out for the long term (possibly may never play again) The season has fizzled out and is now looking like an embarrassment. It's a shame that any drive for success has been replaced with the acceptance of failure. Despite the heavy irony, I wouldn't get against a & b......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 16 February, 2014 Share Posted 16 February, 2014 I am sure it will pass but have not felt so gutted about a defeat for many a moon. Especially when Adam and Steve Davis telling us how important a game it was contrasting with Adam Johnson basically saying he doesn't give a **** and doesn't get why fans do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 22 February, 2014 Author Share Posted 22 February, 2014 Season well and truly thrown away. Tragic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 Thank fook we had a good start..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 Posters like alpine, and the other trolls, are the reason I won't be paying my fiver this year. Mods are ****e, 75% of posts are trolling ****e. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 Even I was feeling excited back in November. Now I feel like we are back in the Alan Ball management years. Figthing to keep our head above water in the PL, depending on a couple of players staying with us because we probably cant attract decent signings ( we dont know if we have any money anymore), sod the other competitions. Yep, our premiership status is hanging by a thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Saint Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 Posters like alpine, and the other trolls, are the reason I won't be paying my fiver this year. Mods are ****e, 75% of posts are trolling ****e. Agreed. You would have to be mental to keep throwing money at this place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 Posters like alpine, and the other trolls, are the reason I won't be paying my fiver this year. Mods are ****e, 75% of posts are trolling ****e. There are no trolls on here. They are just people with opinions that you don`t like.........apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 Even I was feeling excited back in November. Now I feel like we are back in the Alan Ball management years. Figthing to keep our head above water in the PL, depending on a couple of players staying with us because we probably cant attract decent signings ( we dont know if we have any money anymore), sod the other competitions. what did you expect the season to hold in August 2013 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 Posters like alpine, and the other trolls, are the reason I won't be paying my fiver this year. Mods are ****e, 75% of posts are trolling ****e. Not only Alpine.....but Glasgow, Pastor 110% and a few others. Some set out with the whole aim of spoiling anything Saints with their WUM/LIES/DRIVEL:mcinnes: Some with several identies:mcinnes: Good posters..true Saints supporters staying awazy more and more from this continous CRAAAP. Saints supporters....my ARRRRSE:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 Posters like alpine, and the other trolls, are the reason I won't be paying my fiver this year. Mods are ****e, 75% of posts are trolling ****e. If this is anything like the standard of your posts (which is does seem to be) then, quite frankly, good. Whine, whine, whine, just because others have differing opinions. On an internet forum. Where the point is to express your opinion. Not sure what alpine was expecting more from this season, apart from the FA Cup which was IMO an inexcusable display. But top ten is a good, very good showing for a club like us. We're not going to qualify for Champions League. We likely won't qualify for the Europa League either, except with a cup win. I wonder where people genuinely think we can go from here. We're a club that puts a benchmark on finishing 8th, and a supporter base that laps that up, many of whom prioritise that over a cup win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 Not only Alpine.....but Glasgow, Pastor 110% and a few others. Some set out with the whole aim of spoiling anything Saints with their WUM/LIES/DRIVEL:mcinnes: Some with several identies:mcinnes: Good posters..true Saints supporters staying awazy more and more from this continous CRAAAP. Saints supporters....my ARRRRSE:( I tried with my thread last week but basically got told to "man up". Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 I tried with my thread last week but basically got told to "man up". Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Probably in my own interest to let these peeps carry on with their OPINION and CONSTRUCTIVE criticism:rolleyes: Sorry to see so many of the true Saints supporters leaving the forum:( A FORUM THAT HELD SO MUCH PROMISE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwsaint Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 Even I was feeling excited back in November. Now I feel like we are back in the Alan Ball management years. Figthing to keep our head above water in the PL, depending on a couple of players staying with us because we probably cant attract decent signings ( we dont know if we have any money anymore), sod the other competitions. Am I missing something? We have seen some excellent football from Saints this year - probably the best we have seen since the Strachan years. I am losing count of how many teenagers have played for Saints this year (I think that it is seven, but I am sure that someone will correct me). We were in League 1 three seasons ago, and we are likely to finish 8th or 9th in the Premier League this season. I agree that the summer is likely to be interesting. MP may well leave, and my guess is that Luke Shaw is off as well. But the foundations of the way that the team play and the ethos of the team are firmly in place. We have the best youth policy of any team in the country. As long as the changes are managed well (and given the way that the NC departure was handled that seems likely), then we can look forward to next season being equally as good if not better. The hype of the Autumn was ridiculous. We were never going to finish in the top 6 given the depth of the squad and the inexperience of some of the team. I agree that the team selection for the Sunderland game was a mistake - which I think that MP now realises. The doom and gloom merchants on this forum wind me up. What do they realistically expect? After 40+ years of watching Saints I can honestly say that this has been the most enjoyable season since 83-84. Onwards and upwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 Posters like alpine, and the other trolls, are the reason I won't be paying my fiver this year. Mods are ****e, 75% of posts are trolling ****e. I will have you know I have got my UEFA Mod Badge. Drop me a PM with all the posts I've missed and and I will review them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 Am I missing something? We have seen some excellent football from Saints this year - probably the best we have seen since the Strachan years. I am losing count of how many teenagers have played for Saints this year (I think that it is seven, but I am sure that someone will correct me). We were in League 1 three seasons ago, and we are likely to finish 8th or 9th in the Premier League this season. I agree that the summer is likely to be interesting. MP may well leave, and my guess is that Luke Shaw is off as well. But the foundations of the way that the team play and the ethos of the team are firmly in place. We have the best youth policy of any team in the country. As long as the changes are managed well (and given the way that the NC departure was handled that seems likely), then we can look forward to next season being equally as good if not better. The hype of the Autumn was ridiculous. We were never going to finish in the top 6 given the depth of the squad and the inexperience of some of the team. I agree that the team selection for the Sunderland game was a mistake - which I think that MP now realises. The doom and gloom merchants on this forum wind me up. What do they realistically expect? After 40+ years of watching Saints I can honestly say that this has been the most enjoyable season since 83-84. Onwards and upwards But are obviously a "Happy Clapper" Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 If this is anything like the standard of your posts (which is does seem to be) then, quite frankly, good. Whine, whine, whine, just because others have differing opinions. On an internet forum. Where the point is to express your opinion. Not sure what alpine was expecting more from this season, apart from the FA Cup which was IMO an inexcusable display. But top ten is a good, very good showing for a club like us. We're not going to qualify for Champions League. We likely won't qualify for the Europa League either, except with a cup win. I wonder where people genuinely think we can go from here. We're a club that puts a benchmark on finishing 8th, and a supporter base that laps that up, many of whom prioritise that over a cup win. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 Am I missing something? We have seen some excellent football from Saints this year - probably the best we have seen since the Strachan years. I am losing count of how many teenagers have played for Saints this year (I think that it is seven, but I am sure that someone will correct me). We were in League 1 three seasons ago, and we are likely to finish 8th or 9th in the Premier League this season. I agree that the summer is likely to be interesting. MP may well leave, and my guess is that Luke Shaw is off as well. But the foundations of the way that the team play and the ethos of the team are firmly in place. We have the best youth policy of any team in the country. As long as the changes are managed well (and given the way that the NC departure was handled that seems likely), then we can look forward to next season being equally as good if not better. The hype of the Autumn was ridiculous. We were never going to finish in the top 6 given the depth of the squad and the inexperience of some of the team. I agree that the team selection for the Sunderland game was a mistake - which I think that MP now realises. The doom and gloom merchants on this forum wind me up. What do they realistically expect? After 40+ years of watching Saints I can honestly say that this has been the most enjoyable season since 83-84. Onwards and upwards This. Top Post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 Season well and truly thrown away. Tragic. "Tragic"?? Seriously Alpine, do you think that might be a slight overreaction. It is hardly tragic is it, even if you truly believe the season has been thrown away. Personally I am quite chuffed to see my team comfortably sitting in 8th in February. There have been some events in my life that could be deemed tragic, but Saints current situation is not even remotely close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 I will have you know I have got my UEFA Mod Badge. Drop me a PM with all the posts I've missed and and I will review them. Ha! Are you really saying that you cannot tell who the WUMs are? I don't mind a bit of WUMing but its the constant and tedious nature of the current batch of WUMs that is the problem. I guess its not your fault, you are doing what you think is right and need some direction from the people who are making money from this website/product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwsaint Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 But are obviously a "Happy Clapper" Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk The line between "Happy Clapper" and "Wrist Slitters" is about an atom's width on this forum. If you are negative you are the latter, if you are positive you are the former. When put like that, I'd rather be a happy clapper any day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 The line between "Happy Clapper" and "Wrist Slitters" is about an atom's width on this forum. If you are negative you are the latter, if you are positive you are the former. When put like that, I'd rather be a happy clapper any day of the week. The trouble is that according to the "characters" on here you are one or the other. Apparently you can' t have a balanced view I.e. criticise when due - praise when deserved. Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 The line between "Happy Clapper" and "Wrist Slitters" is about an atom's width on this forum. If you are negative you are the latter, if you are positive you are the former. When put like that, I'd rather be a happy clapper any day of the week. Football supporters are as fickle as the teams last victory or defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 It has been a fantastic season. Some of you are nuts. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 Season well and truly thrown away. Tragic. The opportunity in the cup certainly was IMO, but not the season as a whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 I will have you know I have got my UEFA Mod Badge. Drop me a PM with all the posts I've missed and and I will review them. dont take this personally, but you are an awful mod. if you cant see the WUM's on this page then....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 February, 2014 Share Posted 22 February, 2014 dont take this personally, but you are an awful mod. if you cant see the WUM's on this page then....... I think he's the best mod. The competition is woeful to be fair, so its a bit like being the slimmest person at weight watchers but you can only beat what's in front of you. Just mike seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth. Jimmy D takes things to heart and is like a pubescent 15 year old girl. At least chalet contributes to the threads and replies to your PMs. That said thing I'm sure Steve Grant regrets not giving me the job when I applied for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 23 February, 2014 Author Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Chalet is a very good mod. He knows that there are two sides to an argument, and that the personal abuse is most often originating from the Über Fans. DullDays doesnt rate him simply because he isnt getting his way about getting me banned despit persistent whinging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammysaint Posted 23 February, 2014 Share Posted 23 February, 2014 Our aim this season was to finish higher then last season and push for a top 8 finish, with a postion between 8th and 12th being a ok/good season. I said 11th or 10th this season and anything higher would be great, however after the great start we all raised expectations to top 10 and finish as a min and ideally top 8, however with Osvaldo incident and not signing anyone in Jan, i said top 10 with a bit more blooded youngsters and helping us build a good squad for next season to finish top 8 or higher. If MoPo stays and he is allowed 2 top quality signings again this summer and 1-2 squad players i feel we are gonna be in Evertons postion next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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