Toadhall Saint Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 Back to the same team vs city/Utd and we will have enough. 0-2 saints Ings and che Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 Playing Devil's advocate! Bournemouth vs Saints is a derby game - A derby game by definition is a game between two local teams - Bournemouth & Southampton are two local teams (due to the lack of other large settlements in the region) - It is not the main derby for Saints, that is obviously vs Portsmouth as we all know - It is a bigger deal for Bournemouth than Saints, but a lesser derby is still a derby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 (edited) I'd give them the points frankly. They are a local team and I don't wish them ill (just don't want them doing better than us in a major way). If they win it increases the chance of west ham or watford going down. Two teams that I'd far rather see relegated. Or Villa ofc. Last game of the season is villa vs west ham, and I've got 2 close mates that follow those two teams respectively... Several of us will be revelling in the banter we can give if both villa and west ham are at risk of relegation on the final day. So, purely for my merriment, lets lose to Bournemouth? Edited 17 July, 2020 by Saint86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Saint86 said: I'd give them the points frankly. They are a local team and I don't wish them ill (just don't want them doing better than us in a major way). If they win it increases the chance of west ham or watford going down. Two teams that I'd far rather see relegated. Or Villa ofc. Last game of the season is villa vs west ham, and I've got 2 close mates that follow those two teams respectively... Several of us will be revelling in the banter we can give if both villa and west ham are at risk of relegation on the final day. So, purely for my merriment, lets lose to Bournemouth? As much as it would be hilarious for West Ham to go down... I would rather Saints had as much prize money as possible to improve themselves in the summer. Circa £2m per place means a big difference between 11th and 14th. Could get a 'new Stuart Armstrong' for that! Edited 17 July, 2020 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 3 minutes ago, Saint86 said: I'd give them the points frankly. They are a local team and I don't wish them ill (just don't want them doing better than us in a major way). If they win it increases the chance of west ham or watford going down. Two teams that I'd far rather see relegated. Or Villa ofc. Last game of the season is villa vs west ham, and I've got 2 close mates that follow those two teams respectively... Several of us will be revelling in the banter we can give if both villa and west ham are at risk of relegation on the final day. So, purely for my merriment, lets lose to Bournemouth? That is just so wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 8 minutes ago, Saint86 said: I'd give them the points frankly. They are a local team and I don't wish them ill (just don't want them doing better than us in a major way). If they win it increases the chance of west ham or watford going down. Two teams that I'd far rather see relegated. Or Villa ofc. Last game of the season is villa vs west ham, and I've got 2 close mates that follow those two teams respectively... Several of us will be revelling in the banter we can give if both villa and west ham are at risk of relegation on the final day. So, purely for my merriment, lets lose to Bournemouth? You're not really a football fan are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy40 Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 I want Watford to draw tonight, then us to spank Boscombe on Sunday, thereby being the team that sent them down. Noting else is acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 1 hour ago, Matthew Le God said: Playing Devil's advocate! Bournemouth vs Saints is a derby game - A derby game by definition is a game between two local teams - Bournemouth & Southampton are two local teams (due to the lack of other large settlements in the region) - It is not the main derby for Saints, that is obviously vs Portsmouth as we all know - It is a bigger deal for Bournemouth than Saints, but a lesser derby is still a derby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 7 minutes ago, igsey said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Saint86 said: I'd give them the points frankly. They are a local team and I don't wish them ill (just don't want them doing better than us in a major way). If they win it increases the chance of west ham or watford going down. Two teams that I'd far rather see relegated. Or Villa ofc. Last game of the season is villa vs west ham, and I've got 2 close mates that follow those two teams respectively... Several of us will be revelling in the banter we can give if both villa and west ham are at risk of relegation on the final day. So, purely for my merriment, lets lose to Bournemouth? Can you imagine the outpouring of bile from the Dildo Brothers, and all their fans, if we field a - let's say - inexperienced team against Bournemouth and lose, only for West Ham to ultimately go down instead ? Edited 17 July, 2020 by Badger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 2 minutes ago, Badger said: Can you imagine the outpouring of bile from the Dildo Brothers, and all their fans, if we field a - let's say - inexperienced team against Bournemouth and lose, only for West Ham to ultimately go down instead ? Yeah right. Would be amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 Its ok Lawro has tipped us to lose!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manina-pub Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 https://bournemouth-forum.vitalfootball.co.uk/threads/afc-bournemouth-v-southampton.11929/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 Until a couple of games ago, they have looked dreadful. Admittedly Leicester were architects of their own downfall in that game but B'mouth did enough to get a draw against Man City, so they won't be the pushovers that they were a few games ago. Luckily we have Stephens and Bertrand completely rested, Romeu and KWP only played 45 mins on Thursday and Armstrong only came on late. I'd expect them all to come back in and Long to start too. Will it be too much for Ings, Redmond, JWP and Bednarek to play another full 90? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 4 minutes ago, for_heaven's_Saint said: Until a couple of games ago, they have looked dreadful. Admittedly Leicester were architects of their own downfall in that game but B'mouth did enough to get a draw against Man City, so they won't be the pushovers that they were a few games ago. Luckily we have Stephens and Bertrand completely rested, Romeu and KWP only played 45 mins on Thursday and Armstrong only came on late. I'd expect them all to come back in and Long to start too. Will it be too much for Ings, Redmond, JWP and Bednarek to play another full 90? JWP isn't human, so I assume he will start. He'd probably start again if the game was tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 Just now, S-Clarke said: JWP isn't human, so I assume he will start. He'd probably start again if the game was tonight. Ha you're probably right. Out of those 4 players, only Bednarek really has a direct replacement available, and he's terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 I think everyone knows 10 of our best 11. The 1 being who partners Danny Ings? Probably Adams for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 McCarthy Bertie Stephens Bednarek KWP JWP Romeu Redmond Armstrong Long Ings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 Back to the first team please. Only one for me is possibly Hojbjerg in for Romeu, simply becuase he's a better player. McCarthy; KWP Bednarek Stephens Bertrand; Hojbjerg JWP; Amrstrong Redmond; Ings Adams 0-2 thankyou and goodnight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 Would be good for Ings to overtake ratface Vardy in the final furlong of the golden boot, so I am going for the Leicester reverse score of Boscombe 1 Saints 4 (Ings x 3, Ward-Prowse). Full strength please Rafe - COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie Charteris Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 A Danny Ings hat-trick would be great! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 I've seen a couple of hints on here that our players are - how can I put it - definitely not inclined to go easy on them. 😂 Hopefully that's true. A draw is no good for them, they really need to come at us which should play right into our hands. I'd settle for 1-5 before our lads take their foot off the gas and start taking the piss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 37 minutes ago, Wurzel said: I've seen a couple of hints on here that our players are - how can I put it - definitely not inclined to go easy on them. 😂 Hopefully that's true. A draw is no good for them, they really need to come at us which should play right into our hands. I'd settle for 1-5 before our lads take their foot off the gas and start taking the piss. That's the spirit, Mr Grace, they don't like it up 'em 😆! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 (edited) Just relegate them, tinpot clowns. Edited 17 July, 2020 by Appy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 4 minutes ago, Appy said: Just relegate them, tinpot clowns. My sentiments too. Just ask yourself what they'd do if the tables were turned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 5 hours ago, Saint86 said: I'd give them the points frankly. They are a local team and I don't wish them ill (just don't want them doing better than us in a major way). If they win it increases the chance of west ham or watford going down. Two teams that I'd far rather see relegated. Or Villa ofc. Last game of the season is villa vs west ham, and I've got 2 close mates that follow those two teams respectively... Several of us will be revelling in the banter we can give if both villa and west ham are at risk of relegation on the final day. So, purely for my merriment, lets lose to Bournemouth? Weirdo. Relegate them, it was fun at first, but their fans decided to be massive pricks, calling us scammers, and trying to drum up some hatred, so let’s get revenge for “Oh when The Saints, Go Marching Down” earlier this season and that tweet from their fan who claimed we weren’t even a threat to their status anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Bates Statue Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 5 hours ago, Saint86 said: I'd give them the points frankly. They are a local team and I don't wish them ill (just don't want them doing better than us in a major way). If they win it increases the chance of west ham or watford going down. Two teams that I'd far rather see relegated. Or Villa ofc. I agree with your sentiment. I also want them to stay up because of the hilarity of having three South coast clubs in the PL with none of them being Pompey. However, it's not our fault if Boscombe couldn't get their act together for the 36 other fixtures. We've already donated them 3 points and they probably need to do the double over us to have a sniff of staying up. And then they will probably conspire to mess up against Everton. If they drop points against us this weekend, too bad. It's been fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve green Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 Evening all. Just 3 yrs ago I wouldn't be too fussed about this game but living in Dorset and putting up with constant childish taunts from their overexcited 'fans', well just smash 'em please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 6 hours ago, iansums said: You're not really a football fan are you? On the contrary, I think this shows he is a football fan, and at the risk of infuriating the established members here, I agree with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 5 hours ago, manina-pub said: https://bournemouth-forum.vitalfootball.co.uk/threads/afc-bournemouth-v-southampton.11929/ They seem happy to convince themselves that Ings won’t play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 Can’t say I’m particularly bothered whether they go down or not but to actively want saints to lose, so they can stay up, is just plain weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 heard today that this one may be personal for the Saints players after Bournemouths O.T.T. celebrations at St Mary's. If thats true. I wouldnt expect a weakened team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 1 hour ago, cloggy saint said: On the contrary, I think this shows he is a football fan, and at the risk of infuriating the established members here, I agree with him. What, wanting your team to lose? Very odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 34 minutes ago, Nolan said: heard today that this one may be personal for the Saints players after Bournemouths O.T.T. celebrations at St Mary's. If thats true. I wouldnt expect a weakened team. I assume this was celebrations from their players rather than their fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 34 minutes ago, Nolan said: heard today that this one may be personal for the Saints players after Bournemouths O.T.T. celebrations at St Mary's. If thats true. I wouldnt expect a weakened team. I have heard something very similar. We're well up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 1 minute ago, iansums said: I assume this was celebrations from their players rather than their fans? yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 48 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: Can’t say I’m particularly bothered whether they go down or not but to actively want saints to lose, so they can stay up, is just plain weird. This. No matter what my feelings for any other team, I'd never ever want Saints to lose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 4 minutes ago, Shroppie said: This. No matter what my feelings for any other team, I'd never ever want Saints to lose. Even if we had nothing to play for and it meant Pompey were relegated? That would be the only time I could even conceive of entertaining the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 5 minutes ago, The Cat said: Even if we had nothing to play for and it meant Pompey were relegated? That would be the only time I could even conceive of entertaining the idea. Ok. Maybe I'll concede that one scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 They will be desperate to beat us now after tonight given Watford fixtures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 Bournemouth coming out and trying to beat us might be ideal. I have much more faith in our back 4 compared to earlier in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 17 July, 2020 Share Posted 17 July, 2020 39 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said: Bournemouth coming out and trying to beat us might be ideal. I have much more faith in our back 4 compared to earlier in the season. Yes if Jack partners Bednarek, NO if Vedtergaard is anywhere on the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancouver Saint Posted 18 July, 2020 Share Posted 18 July, 2020 I don't wish Bournemouth ill, but I don't feel sympathy for them either - I want to see us win well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBitterne Posted 18 July, 2020 Share Posted 18 July, 2020 13 hours ago, Shroppie said: My sentiments too. Just ask yourself what they'd do if the tables were turned. Lose 2-1 to a tadic double? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodymatt Posted 18 July, 2020 Share Posted 18 July, 2020 This is a double cup final for Bompey. They should want it more but hopefully that plays into our hands tactically. I don’t hate them, but agree that after their antics at St Mary’s it would be nice to put a nail in their PL coffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 18 July, 2020 Share Posted 18 July, 2020 Going for a Saints 3-1 win, haven't had one for a few weeks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint97 Posted 18 July, 2020 Share Posted 18 July, 2020 lets send em down - same xi as United away. Ings brace, 2-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunglasses Ron Posted 18 July, 2020 Share Posted 18 July, 2020 33 minutes ago, saint97 said: lets send em down - same xi as United away. Ings brace, 2-0. We can't send them down. Even if we smashed them, they could still stay up if they beat Everton on the final day and Watford lose their last 2 games to Man City and Arsenal (which is quite likely you would think). I think I'd rather be in Bournemouth's shoes than Watfords to be honest, even if they were to lose to us tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 18 July, 2020 Share Posted 18 July, 2020 All clubs return to their natural level. Lets give them a little slap on the arse as they leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 18 July, 2020 Share Posted 18 July, 2020 Doesn't look like we are getting a free. pass for BT this time. Anybody heard anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts