Batman Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 As Nick writes for the uglies... http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/southampton/news/36523/big-period-coming-up-for-saints 2 home games in a row, has to be 4 points at least. Stoke will be a tough game, they can beat anyone on the day (win away at city)...firstly, we will get a result against sunderland (finally) Throw in the Cup game at stoke Followed by games against Hull, Leicester and Villa. Get some good points on the board and will set us up nicely for the run of tough games.. Those games come about the same sort of time last season where we fell away and injuries hit us hard. Just need a bit of luck on that front with Jrod back with minutes under his belt before Mane goes to the ACON. Sooner or later though, we are going to lose at home...probably to one of those teams listed above.... hopefully, we can get circa 10 points and a cup win....
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 They're all big periods really, I can't really put more importance on one than any other because we're not going down and we're not going to achieve anything better than we did last season. That doesn't stop us trying to be the best we can but it's hard to get too excited when it doesn't feel like a massive amount will be achieved.
Saint86 Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 They're all big periods really' date=' I can't really put more importance on one than any other because we're not going down and we're not going to achieve anything better than we did last season. That doesn't stop us trying to be the best we can but it's hard to get too excited when it doesn't feel like a massive amount will be achieved.[/quote'] No! Hull, Leicester, Villa and Stoke is our big period! Batman has spoken!?!?!?!?! Screw December and January, that is an irrelevance compared to the above run of tough, season defining games. - Season defining if you're worried about relegation that is.
Batman Posted 13 October, 2014 Author Posted 13 October, 2014 No! Hull, Leicester, Villa and Stoke is our big period! Batman has spoken!?!?!?!?! Screw December and January, that is an irrelevance compared to the above run of tough, season defining games. - Season defining if you're worried about relegation that is. jesus christ It was an opinion....
Tokyo-Saint Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 Maybe a user name change is needed Brett. I thought it was a fair opinion, maybe the bitter hatred is down to previous opinions. Maybe something to show how long you have been a saints fan, something about the Dell and the happy days spent there.
hypochondriac Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 No! Hull, Leicester, Villa and Stoke is our big period! Batman has spoken!?!?!?!?! Screw December and January, that is an irrelevance compared to the above run of tough, season defining games. - Season defining if you're worried about relegation that is. You're a bit of a nob aren't you.
Charlie Wayman Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 jesus christ It was an opinion.... I agree with you, completely unjustified sarcasm for that guy whoever he is. I guess it'll be business as usual for the next two games. Boring defensive football from the visitors and our inability to break them down and make anything of it. We could draw / lose both if we're not careful. As a spectacle let's hope there are one or two low flying jets landing at Eastleigh to liven things up a bit.
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 As Nick writes for the uglies... http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/southampton/news/36523/big-period-coming-up-for-saints 2 home games in a row, has to be 4 points at least. Stoke will be a tough game, they can beat anyone on the day (win away at city)...firstly, we will get a result against sunderland (finally) Throw in the Cup game at stoke Followed by games against Hull, Leicester and Villa. Get some good points on the board and will set us up nicely for the run of tough games.. Those games come about the same sort of time last season where we fell away and injuries hit us hard. Just need a bit of luck on that front with Jrod back with minutes under his belt before Mane goes to the ACON. Sooner or later though, we are going to lose at home...probably to one of those teams listed above.... hopefully, we can get circa 10 points and a cup win.... Yep, big period. ACON won't happen with Ebola breakout, so we'll have Mane there still.
Batman Posted 13 October, 2014 Author Posted 13 October, 2014 Yep, big period. ACON won't happen with Ebola breakout, so we'll have Mane there still. good shout that. Has there been anything reported on this front?
pingwing Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 Think you can get extra absorbant tampons for those big periods now
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 good shout that. Has there been anything reported on this front? The hosts (Morocco) want it cancelled. http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/30965/9512265/africa-cup-of-nations-morocco-calls-for-cancellation-of-2015-tournament Nothing confirmed either way yet, as far as I can tell. Granted I've done a v quick skim through google so may have missed other stuff.
Bucks Saint Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 They're all big periods really' date=' I can't really put more importance on one than any other because we're not going down and we're not going to achieve anything better than we did last season. That doesn't stop us trying to be the best we can but it's hard to get too excited when it doesn't feel like a massive amount will be achieved.[/quote'] Jeez. Sorry its so dull for you, having being 2nd and now 3rd and all that
farawaysaint Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 good shout that. Has there been anything reported on this front? African FA's are notoriously stubborn and will want to show a good face. I doubt they'll cancel it but hopefully sanity will prevail.
Window Cleaner Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 The hosts (Morocco) want it cancelled. http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/30965/9512265/africa-cup-of-nations-morocco-calls-for-cancellation-of-2015-tournament Nothing confirmed either way yet, as far as I can tell. Granted I've done a v quick skim through google so may have missed other stuff. Well at the last I read the CAF told them to firk right off and organise the tournament as planned.
VectisSaint Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 No! Hull, Leicester, Villa and Stoke is our big period! Batman has spoken!?!?!?!?! Screw December and January, that is an irrelevance compared to the above run of tough, season defining games. - Season defining if you're worried about relegation that is. Completely stupid reply. Agree with Batman, the next few games are very important to define our season. Nothing to do with relegation, which batman didn't mention. Knob.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 Jeez. Sorry its so dull for you, having being 2nd and now 3rd and all that Would you prefer me to believe we can sustain this form and league position over the course of the season? Analyse our upcoming fixtures to understand what we'll need to do to remain in the Top 4? Last season I dared to dream because of the performance and potential of the team, and then the summer happened. So I'll not bother this time around and just be content that given the personnel turnover of the summer anything around mid-table is very good in the circumstances but nonetheless not something I am going to be particularly excited about.
Saint86 Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 Would you prefer me to believe we can sustain this form and league position over the course of the season? Analyse our upcoming fixtures to understand what we'll need to do to remain in the Top 4? Last season I dared to dream because of the performance and potential of the team' date=' and then the summer happened. So I'll not bother this time around and just be content that given the personnel turnover of the summer anything around mid-table is very good in the circumstances but nonetheless not something I am going to be particularly excited about.[/quote'] Quite, it says something if we have to get excited/worried about Sunderland and Hull... How many big periods are we going to have this season.
S-Clarke Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 A couple of the responses in this thread are just pointless, there's no need for them. Stop trying to WUM people. I agree with Batman's post, I'm not sure why people can't see the point he's making? Are they dim or something? Basically, prior to our hell December run - we've got a run of matches which we can try and pick-up a decent amount of points in, which will at least allow us to be comfortable and not looking over our shoulder a great deal! Hell, we may even win them all! Plenty to look forward to.
Ewell Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 A couple of the responses in this thread are just pointless, there's no need for them. Stop trying to WUM people. I agree with Batman's post, I'm not sure why people can't see the point he's making? Are they dim or something? Basically, prior to our hell December run - we've got a run of matches which we can try and pick-up a decent amount of points in, which will at least allow us to be comfortable and not looking over our shoulder a great deal! Hell, we may even win them all! Plenty to look forward to. The point Batman is making is a fair one and obvious to most of us. The cretins having a pop are no more than a couple of wet fart's and I have no doubt that they would run home crying to their parents if Batman even raised his voice to them.
Wes Tender Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 Quite, it says something if we have to get excited/worried about Sunderland and Hull... How many big periods are we going to have this season. Read it properly. I don't recall Batman saying that we had to get excited/worried about the forthcoming fixtures, merely that they would place us in a good position for the run of harder fixtures that followed them. It also seems to have escaped your attention that Batman was merely echoing the sentiments of Nick Illingworth's article in The Ugly Inside, so why don't you have a go at him instead? Lallana's Left Peg:-They're all big periods really, I can't really put more importance on one than any other because we're not going down and we're not going to achieve anything better than we did last season. Why aren't we? We fell short of the higher finish last season because of two or three crucial injuries and we have more depth of cover this season, so might well finish higher. Despite the turmoil over the Summer, most now accept that we have a better team and a better manager than we had last season. I couldn't care less if some have expectations of a mid-table finish, as that is their opinion. However, it is a bit sad that some are not excited by the prospects of improving on last season's finish, which begins to look increasingly tangible.
Bearsy Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 A couple of the responses in this thread are just pointless, there's no need for them. Stop trying to WUM people. It's cos we get this same thread every month. (edit: thread title joke soz)
david in sweden Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 it seems it's always a big period, but (as Ronald says) ...we take one game at a time.....the rest?, we have no control over.....
Bucks Saint Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 (edited) Would you prefer me to believe we can sustain this form and league position over the course of the season? Analyse our upcoming fixtures to understand what we'll need to do to remain in the Top 4? Last season I dared to dream because of the performance and potential of the team' date=' and then the summer happened. So I'll not bother this time around and just be content that given the personnel turnover of the summer anything around mid-table is very good in the circumstances but nonetheless not something I am going to be particularly excited about.[/quote'] I said nothing of the sort. I was merely surprised you took the time post to say that you found it hard to get excited this season. Messrs Clarke and Tender have done a better job than me of explaining it for you. Edited 13 October, 2014 by Bucks Saint
Saint_Tony Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 Think we will get 7 points from the next 4 league games, sitting comfortably on 20 points before a tough december and january
Dalek2003 Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 We will need to get as many points as possible to cushion us against the likely run of a few maulings in December and January. The closer we get to the 40 point mark the more we can feel confident about staying up. Less than 6 points and we will be in a relegation scrap come Febraury.
Goatboy Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 Let's just go with the flow and not stuff up too badly.
ericb Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 jesus christ It was an opinion.... To be fair you can understand the touchiness, it is a big period (i'll get my coat)
SarniaSaint Posted 13 October, 2014 Posted 13 October, 2014 Think you can get extra absorbant tampons for those big periods now Yeah but that don't help a bad period.
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