Window Cleaner Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Lemina I can understand, seems to be coasting based on the Newcastle and WHU game, he knows he is better than the club and knows he will be off. think JWP has been one of the better players this season though- still sh*t but that sums up our season. Better than the club ? You're joking right. He's always like that, a half-arsed, part timer. Capable of some fantastic stuff followed by prolonged periods of direness. He was like that at Marseille, don't know about Juventus.
beatlesaint Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Shop window game. I expect a good many players to be much better than recently in order to impress future employers. They will play for themselves and the personal glory. 4-0 to Chelsea
Shroppie Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Lemina I can understand, seems to be idle and arrogant based on the Newcastle and WHU game, he thinks he is better than the club and hopes he will be off. think JWP has been one of the better players this season though- still sh*t but that sums up our season. Corrected a couple of typos for you. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
Golden Balls Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Can't see past a professional Chelsea win. Not giving us much of a sniff and being clinical. I'd say 3-0. Only way we'd win it is by doing exactly what we did against Liverpool last season. Stay as tight as possible, break when you get the chance and get a s_it load of luck along the way.
ozzyman Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Look , I am as sceptical and disappointed with the team as everyone else. I believe we are going to lose if not get a hammering tomorrow and am having trouble getting up for the game. But Christ, these games don't come along often....semi final of the FA Cup and at Wembley I have been supporting the Saints for over 50 years and can virtually count on the fingers of one hand the number of times we have been here. I am in my 60s now and past history suggests that I won't see many more. So let's forget about the all the ****e for a day, have a few drinks, have a few laughs, support the Saints throughout, even if we are shed loads down within 10 minutes. We are expecting to lose, so nothing to worry about. We've all got mates who aren't around anymore who would have loved to be there tomorrow. Life's too short not to enjoy these rare occasions, so come on you Saints surprise us!
Shroppie Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Look , I am as sceptical and disappointed with the team as everyone else. I believe we are going to lose if not get a hammering tomorrow and am having trouble getting up for the game. But Christ, these games don't come along often....semi final of the FA Cup and at Wembley I have been supporting the Saints for over 50 years and can virtually count on the fingers of one hand the number of times we have been here. I am in my 60s now and past history suggests that I won't see many more. So let's forget about the all the ****e for a day, have a few drinks, have a few laughs, support the Saints throughout, even if we are shed loads down within 10 minutes. We are expecting to lose, so nothing to worry about. We've all got mates who aren't around anymore who would have loved to be there tomorrow. Life's too short not to enjoy these rare occasions, so come on you Saints surprise us!I'll drink to that. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
Toussaint Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Where are Saints fans gathering on Sunday? Baker Street? That euthanasia clinic in Switzerland
Toussaint Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Look , I am as sceptical and disappointed with the team as everyone else. I believe we are going to lose if not get a hammering tomorrow and am having trouble getting up for the game. But Christ, these games don't come along often....semi final of the FA Cup and at Wembley I have been supporting the Saints for over 50 years and can virtually count on the fingers of one hand the number of times we have been here. I am in my 60s now and past history suggests that I won't see many more. So let's forget about the all the ****e for a day, have a few drinks, have a few laughs, support the Saints throughout, even if we are shed loads down within 10 minutes. We are expecting to lose, so nothing to worry about. We've all got mates who aren't around anymore who would have loved to be there tomorrow. Life's too short not to enjoy these rare occasions, so come on you Saints surprise us! Perspective, in , put. Well done
ecuk268 Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Look , I am as sceptical and disappointed with the team as everyone else. I believe we are going to lose if not get a hammering tomorrow and am having trouble getting up for the game. But Christ, these games don't come along often....semi final of the FA Cup and at Wembley I have been supporting the Saints for over 50 years and can virtually count on the fingers of one hand the number of times we have been here. I am in my 60s now and past history suggests that I won't see many more. So let's forget about the all the ****e for a day, have a few drinks, have a few laughs, support the Saints throughout, even if we are shed loads down within 10 minutes. We are expecting to lose, so nothing to worry about. We've all got mates who aren't around anymore who would have loved to be there tomorrow. Life's too short not to enjoy these rare occasions, so come on you Saints surprise us! Well put. Both my dad and my brother would have been there if they hadn't succumbed to the Big C (in my dad's case, many years ago but my brother only a couple). Although we all get so worked up about it , it doesn't really matter when compared to real life. Make the most of your time and enjoy the day.
iansums Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Agree with the above posts. Last year we lost in the League Cup Final but that equaliser from Gabbi and the ten minutes after will live with me for the rest of my days.
Graffito Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Look , I am as sceptical and disappointed with the team as everyone else. I believe we are going to lose if not get a hammering tomorrow and am having trouble getting up for the game. But Christ, these games don't come along often....semi final of the FA Cup and at Wembley I have been supporting the Saints for over 50 years and can virtually count on the fingers of one hand the number of times we have been here. I am in my 60s now and past history suggests that I won't see many more. So let's forget about the all the ****e for a day, have a few drinks, have a few laughs, support the Saints throughout, even if we are shed loads down within 10 minutes. We are expecting to lose, so nothing to worry about. We've all got mates who aren't around anymore who would have loved to be there tomorrow. Life's too short not to enjoy these rare occasions, so come on you Saints surprise us! Well said.
ozzyman Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Agree with the above posts. Last year we lost in the League Cup Final but that equaliser from Gabbi and the ten minutes after will live with me for the rest of my days. Yeah, it's strange being a Saints fan , how many fans of the big clubs would look back and pick out a brief 10 minutes of a game that we heartbreakingly lost as being one of the best ten minutes of following the Saints ever. Wembley Saints end was absolutely rocking. I turned to my 20 year old son a minute after we scored after finally coming down from the air to find him crying. I asked him what was wrong, and he turned to me and said 'Dad , I'm so happy'. Now that should be what football is about. Let's not get above ourselves , I would hate to be a bid club plastic fan and expect to win and nothing else matters. There were more Saints fan in The stadium at the trophy presentation that Manure fans , soaking up the atmosphere and and clapping the players. Tomorrow should be no different, win or lose we stick with it and relish those small moments
DT Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Yeah, it's strange being a Saints fan , how many fans of the big clubs would look back and pick out a brief 10 minutes of a game that we heartbreakingly lost as being one of the best ten minutes of following the Saints ever. Wembley Saints end was absolutely rocking. I turned to my 20 year old son a minute after we scored after finally coming down from the air to find him crying. I asked him what was wrong, and he turned to me and said 'Dad , I'm so happy'. Now that should be what football is about. Let's not get above ourselves , I would hate to be a bid club plastic fan and expect to win and nothing else matters. There were more Saints fan in The stadium at the trophy presentation that Manure fans , soaking up the atmosphere and and clapping the players. Tomorrow should be no different, win or lose we stick with it and relish those small moments spot on
waylander Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Where are Saints fans gathering on Sunday? Baker Street? Worth remembering the pubs round there don't open until midday as it is a Sunday
Big Dick Last Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 The Wetherspoon's website says open at 9:00am
eelpie Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Yeah, it's strange being a Saints fan , how many fans of the big clubs would look back and pick out a brief 10 minutes of a game that we heartbreakingly lost as being one of the best ten minutes of following the Saints ever. Wembley Saints end was absolutely rocking. I turned to my 20 year old son a minute after we scored after finally coming down from the air to find him crying. I asked him what was wrong, and he turned to me and said 'Dad , I'm so happy'. Now that should be what football is about. Let's not get above ourselves , I would hate to be a bid club plastic fan and expect to win and nothing else matters. There were more Saints fan in The stadium at the trophy presentation that Manure fans , soaking up the atmosphere and and clapping the players. Tomorrow should be no different, win or lose we stick with it and relish those small moments Yes, last year's Wembley moments will never be forgotten by all Saints fans. We were so close. But what went wrong almost immediately after that? We've had a dire twelve months. So let Sunday be the beginning of a new Southampton, whether we go down or not. We've nothing to lose now. Come on you reds!
ericb Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Worth remembering the pubs round there don't open until midday as it is a Sunday Other than the small pubs everything will be open early, especially the chains like Greene King and Spoons, no way they're missing out on the revenue of that many football fans.
Barry the Badger Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 The way I’m thinking about this to get up for it despite our crap ness is that if we were 10th in the championship and had an fa cup semi against Chelsea tomorrow id be doing my nut, so it’s all good really, we are the underdogs, let’s **** them up.
northam soul Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Just don’t go to Leicester Square as you will not get a beer before 12
simo Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Just don’t go to Leicester Square as you will not get a beer before 12 It's no different to last year's final everywhere will be open
Cabrone Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 No-one expects us to win so lets give it a real go and see where that takes us. The last thing I want is a defensive whimpering defeat. Give us something to cheer about for once!
northam soul Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 It's no different to last year's final everywhere will be open Yes and you couldn’t get one then either. Leicester Square has some restriction preventing the serving of alcohol before 12.00 on Sundays.
simo Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Yes and you couldn’t get one then either. Leicester Square has some restriction preventing the serving of alcohol before 12.00 on Sundays. I had a breakfast and a pint at about half 9 in the moon ?
Micky Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Look , I am as sceptical and disappointed with the team as everyone else. I believe we are going to lose if not get a hammering tomorrow and am having trouble getting up for the game. But Christ, these games don't come along often....semi final of the FA Cup and at Wembley I have been supporting the Saints for over 50 years and can virtually count on the fingers of one hand the number of times we have been here. I am in my 60s now and past history suggests that I won't see many more. So let's forget about the all the ****e for a day, have a few drinks, have a few laughs, support the Saints throughout, even if we are shed loads down within 10 minutes. We are expecting to lose, so nothing to worry about. We've all got mates who aren't around anymore who would have loved to be there tomorrow. Life's too short not to enjoy these rare occasions, so come on you Saints surprise us!I am so glad you rocked up. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk
Norm Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Look , I am as sceptical and disappointed with the team as everyone else. I believe we are going to lose if not get a hammering tomorrow and am having trouble getting up for the game. But Christ, these games don't come along often....semi final of the FA Cup and at Wembley I have been supporting the Saints for over 50 years and can virtually count on the fingers of one hand the number of times we have been here. I am in my 60s now and past history suggests that I won't see many more. So let's forget about the all the ****e for a day, have a few drinks, have a few laughs, support the Saints throughout, even if we are shed loads down within 10 minutes. We are expecting to lose, so nothing to worry about. We've all got mates who aren't around anymore who would have loved to be there tomorrow. Life's too short not to enjoy these rare occasions, so come on you Saints surprise us! Thanks for posting this.
Pamplemousse Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 There is a whole thunderstorm system moving up from France throughout the night, so the current thunder and lightning will continue for quite a few hours! Some sort of omen I think.
Ziggy Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Look , I am as sceptical and disappointed with the team as everyone else. I believe we are going to lose if not get a hammering tomorrow and am having trouble getting up for the game. But Christ, these games don't come along often....semi final of the FA Cup and at Wembley I have been supporting the Saints for over 50 years and can virtually count on the fingers of one hand the number of times we have been here. I am in my 60s now and past history suggests that I won't see many more. So let's forget about the all the ****e for a day, have a few drinks, have a few laughs, support the Saints throughout, even if we are shed loads down within 10 minutes. We are expecting to lose, so nothing to worry about. We've all got mates who aren't around anymore who would have loved to be there tomorrow. Life's too short not to enjoy these rare occasions, so come on you Saints surprise us! Good man. Buzzing about tomorrow and thanks for articulating that. I’ll enjoy every moment with my boy who’s had a ST with me since we moved to St Mary’s. Priceless memories.
Ziggy Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Agree with the above posts. Last year we lost in the League Cup Final but that equaliser from Gabbi and the ten minutes after will live with me for the rest of my days. Yes that was brilliant. The atmosphere was unreal. Never forgotten!
HedgeEnder Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 Look , I am as sceptical and disappointed with the team as everyone else. I believe we are going to lose if not get a hammering tomorrow and am having trouble getting up for the game. But Christ, these games don't come along often....semi final of the FA Cup and at Wembley I have been supporting the Saints for over 50 years and can virtually count on the fingers of one hand the number of times we have been here. I am in my 60s now and past history suggests that I won't see many more. So let's forget about the all the ****e for a day, have a few drinks, have a few laughs, support the Saints throughout, even if we are shed loads down within 10 minutes. We are expecting to lose, so nothing to worry about. We've all got mates who aren't around anymore who would have loved to be there tomorrow. Life's too short not to enjoy these rare occasions, so come on you Saints surprise us! Great post
Saint_Tony Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 anyone got one spare tomorrow? Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
alpine_saint Posted 21 April, 2018 Posted 21 April, 2018 I think we will be hammered. The PL is too much of a distraction. 2005, when Manyoo butt-f**ked us 4-0 at home, will repeat itself again. Would be nice if Sparky plays some young hungry players like Sims. Hope those of you going have a great day.
SaintZamboni Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 I’ll be in the pub at 9.30am and up for this one. If we win then momentum might come our way. If not, eff it, it’s been a ****ty season anyway!
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 (edited) Chance to get to a Cup Final and get a huge confidence boost ahead of the next three vital League games. Put the best team possible out and give it 100%. Edited 22 April, 2018 by Kingsbridge Saint
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 The players will be well up for this. Think of it as a shopfront with "Everything Must Go" signs all over the window. Decent Manics Album that. As for the game "Resistance is Futile" might be closer to the mark.
jasonb Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 Decent Manics Album that. As for the game "Resistance is Futile" might be closer to the mark. More of a Holy Bible fab myself. I think they lost something when Richie went missing. Back to the game today... I won't be there sadly. My grandad took me years ago and arguably ruined my life However, when I do get to games and get to join in with the best choir I have ever heard to sing 'Oh when the saints...' I feel alive!!!! Truly alive... Make it so Saints.... As I said to myself two weeks ago when I ran the Manchester marathon... Don't you dare be sh*t !!!!! Bring it on you red and white dream machine!!!!! Up the MF Saints!!!!!!!!
Saint Fan CaM Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 3-0 Chelski. We might muster 1 or 2 shots on target if we’re lucky, but nothing of any substance or danger. Another detecting defeat for an already demoralised squad.
Ado Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 anyone got one spare tomorrow? Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk I have a spare, email me aathlh25@sky.com if interested
Windy Miller Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 Surely with Man Utd awaiting the winners a repeat of 1976 is on the cards as by the time we lift the cup in May we will be confirmed as a 2nd tier club again. Looking forward to my day out at Wembley. For various reasons the last time I saw Saints at Wembley was the 1992 Zenith System Data Cup Final. Time to march on to glory....
Stud mark of doom Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 Look , I am as sceptical and disappointed with the team as everyone else. I believe we are going to lose if not get a hammering tomorrow and am having trouble getting up for the game. But Christ, these games don't come along often....semi final of the FA Cup and at Wembley I have been supporting the Saints for over 50 years and can virtually count on the fingers of one hand the number of times we have been here. I am in my 60s now and past history suggests that I won't see many more. So let's forget about the all the ****e for a day, have a few drinks, have a few laughs, support the Saints throughout, even if we are shed loads down within 10 minutes. We are expecting to lose, so nothing to worry about. We've all got mates who aren't around anymore who would have loved to be there tomorrow. Life's too short not to enjoy these rare occasions, so come on you Saints surprise us! Lots of others have already said so, but this is an absolutely great post. You have nailed it. We just might do it. COYS.
Stud mark of doom Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 Yeah, it's strange being a Saints fan , how many fans of the big clubs would look back and pick out a brief 10 minutes of a game that we heartbreakingly lost as being one of the best ten minutes of following the Saints ever. Wembley Saints end was absolutely rocking. I turned to my 20 year old son a minute after we scored after finally coming down from the air to find him crying. I asked him what was wrong, and he turned to me and said 'Dad , I'm so happy'. Now that should be what football is about. Let's not get above ourselves , I would hate to be a bid club plastic fan and expect to win and nothing else matters. There were more Saints fan in The stadium at the trophy presentation that Manure fans , soaking up the atmosphere and and clapping the players. Tomorrow should be no different, win or lose we stick with it and relish those small moments Just rewatched the middle of the league cup final following your post. Watched it a few times and I knew we were immense. But the thing that struck me is - none of those players have left. If anything we have found a better keeper. They should show the players that bit of the match to warm them up.
Pilchards Posted 22 April, 2018 Author Posted 22 April, 2018 Just rewatched the middle of the league cup final following your post. Watched it a few times and I knew we were immense. But the thing that struck me is - none of those players have left. If anything we have found a better keeper. They should show the players that bit of the match to warm them up. The big thing is confidence. When you have it the team feel invincible even if you have lesser players. When you don’t have it the team crumble in an instance.
skintsaint Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 Its about time Saints beat a top 6 club. Lets make is so.
Whitey Grandad Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 There is a whole thunderstorm system moving up from France throughout the night, so the current thunder and lightning will continue for quite a few hours! Some sort of omen I think.It was like that during my wedding.
Chickendippers Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 18th and a cup final - If we win it then I think that would be a good season. If we somehow scrape 17th and win then they will be heroes. JWP and Hero in the same sentence doesn't really work - does it?
Whitey Grandad Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 Were sitting on coach 72 at Winchester waiting for the excitement to start.
kwsaint Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 18th and a cup final - If we win it then I think that would be a good season. If we somehow scrape 17th and win then they will be heroes. JWP and Hero in the same sentence doesn't really work - does it? My old man promised to take my mum to the Ritz if we stay up...
Polaroid Saint Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 Chin up guys. I may have forgotten something but as far as I can remember 1) we haven’t lost a semi final for 30 years 2) we haven’t lost one in 90 mins in 55 years I’m seeing a bouffal wonder goal. Just hope he doesn’t “confront” Hughes after scoring. I like this. 2-1 Saints! Boffles to score in the 88th minute, run up and "confront" Hughes. Hughes to knock him clean out and have to watch us win the final from the stands. An FA Cup 'Moment'. ? Lets enjoy it today. It really is a special occasion - can't go myself, but I will be shouting and singing and crying (hopefully with joy, but..) along with all those that can get to Wembley. Make me proud like you always do. UTS COYRs OWTSGMI
Plumstead_Saint Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 Getting excited now! Off to watch a friend start the London marathon, then back home and off to Wembley As the FA logo on the ticket says - "Nothing is Certain"
Saint Matty 76 Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 Look , I am as sceptical and disappointed with the team as everyone else. I believe we are going to lose if not get a hammering tomorrow and am having trouble getting up for the game. But Christ, these games don't come along often....semi final of the FA Cup and at Wembley I have been supporting the Saints for over 50 years and can virtually count on the fingers of one hand the number of times we have been here. I am in my 60s now and past history suggests that I won't see many more. So let's forget about the all the ****e for a day, have a few drinks, have a few laughs, support the Saints throughout, even if we are shed loads down within 10 minutes. We are expecting to lose, so nothing to worry about. We've all got mates who aren't around anymore who would have loved to be there tomorrow. Life's too short not to enjoy these rare occasions, so come on you Saints surprise us! Good man. Gave me the lift I needed.
mrfahaji Posted 22 April, 2018 Posted 22 April, 2018 I didn’t have much in the way of optimism last season vs United. I was going to enjoy the occasion, and just hoped we didn’t get a thrashing. What followed, apart from the galling referee decision, was one of the greatest days, if ultimately heartbreaking, as a Saints fan. I will approach today the same way. If Chelsea are on their game, we will lose. If we are also our usual selves, we are in for a tonking. BUT we are still at Wembley, still playing an FA Cup semi final for only the second time in my lifetime, two wins from writing a new line into the Southampton history books. Stranger things have happened, let’s have a repeat of Villa Park 2003! Leaving at 1ish, probably heading over with a train/tube load of Chelsea fans...
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