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Saints grab first league win of the season
5:15pm Saturday 23rd August 2008
Comments (68)SAINTS picked up their opening league win of the season - and their first under Jan Poortvliet - with a brilliant display at Derby.
Poortvliet's young side comprehensively outplayed the Rams and could have won by a huge margin, even if in the end they had to settle for 1-0.
It was a victory for the attractive, attacking style Saints are trying to employ and three very welcome points that has got them up and running.
The game got off to a lively start with both sides looking purposeful in attack but without creating a chance.
Kris Commons briefly looked like he would threaten but his flashing shot ended up slashed so far wide it went out for a throw.
With six minutes gone Derby again were dangerous with Paul Green's shot, after Tyrone Mears had beaten Andrew Surman, being deflected away from goal.
You got the impression after so long without a win that the Rams saw this as their big chance and they came storming out to try to get an early goal - and the crowd on their side.
Saints knew the longer they kept them out the more the crowd would turn and the harder it would make it for the Rams.
But it was Saints who came so close to taking the lead on 11 minutes.
A slip from left back Jay McEveley allowed Jamie White in behind and he showed good vision to square to Lee Holmes.
The former Derby man was one-on-one with Roy Carroll who blocked his shot with his legs but the ball looped up in the air. McEveley chased back to head off the line and over the bar.
Michael Svensson was allowed space at the far post from the corner but couldn't connect with the ball on the volley.
Just five minutes later the Swedish centre half exchanged heated words with Kelvin Davis as he allowed the ball to drop over the his head to the waiting Rob Hulse but the Derby man couldn't take advantage, totally mishitting his volley.
McGoldrick had an unbelievable chance to give Saints the lead on 20 minutes.
Derby again fell apart in possession and Simon Gillett quickly slid the ball through to McGoldrick who was virtually on his own running at the Rams goal. He looked up to see Carroll but could only fire at the keeper who duly produced the save.
McGoldrick tried again on 29 minutes, this time from the edge of the area, but saw his shot deflected over.
As the half wore on the Derby fans were just beginning to get frustrated with their team and Saints grew in confidence, knocking the ball around nicely while the Rams looked increasingly tentative and scared of making a mistake when in possession.
Robbie Savage had a chance to ease Derby nerves on 39 minutes but he sidefooted over from ten yards out after Commons had got to the by-line and cut back.
Saints squandered another chance two minutes later when McGoldrick picked out Adam Lallana and put him through on goal. This time Carroll was out to save at his feet.
Svensson became the first player in the book just before the break for tugging back Hulse.
Saints had to withstand some late pressure and had Davis to thank for a good save to turn away Emanuel Villa's header but they went in at the break reasonably content with the game goalless.
Derby made two half-time changes to try to improve their performance with Dean Leacock and Nacer Barazite replacing Steve Davies and Claud Davis.
Holmes was the first to threaten as Saints worked the ball nicely to him on the left side of the area and he flashed a shot from an acute angle across goal but just wide.
Saints were playing some great football, moving the ball so crisply and quickly and Derby had no answer.
McGoldrick was the next with a sight of goal but his shot was deflected wide while Lallana curled an effort just past the post moments later.
All the good football had now brought a host of chances throughout the game for Saints, leaving Poortvliet to hope that the misses wouldn't prove costly.
Just such a warning was in evidence on 54 minutes when Green headed a difficult chance over the bar after Davis had punched out as far as the edge of the box.
The game really pulsed as Derby missed a great chance with Commons through on goal but Davis producing a great save at his feet, before Saints went straight up the other end and took the lead on 58 minutes.
Lloyd James whipped in a cross from the right to Lallana, his header was half stopped by Carroll but was forced onto the underside of the bar.
The ball crossed the line as it bounced down and the linesman flagged but as it came out McGoldrick made sure, heading in from close range. The latter tried to claim the goal but it appeared as if it was Lallana's.
Derby made their final change on 61 minutes with Nathan Ellington replacing Hulse.
Saints made their first switch on 67 minutes with Paul Wotton coming on for White. Lallana went to the right, Morgan Schneiderlin into the hole and Wotton to one of the two holding roles.
Lallana turned McEveley inside out but couldn't find anybody with the cutback before Green blasted over at the other end.
Saints were dealt a blow when James hobbled off injured on 71 minutes with Jack Cork coming on for his debut.
McGoldrick came so close to doubling Saints' lead three minutes later when Gillett stood the ball up to the far post and the striker's header looped over Carroll but bounced off the top of the bar.
With ten minutes to go McGoldrick got in another header, this time from Holmes' cross, but Carroll tipped it over the bar.
Saints made their final switch with six minutes left with Stern John on for Holmes.
McGoldrick had one more chance as he blazed over the bar but Saints looked comfortable while the Derby fans hurled abuse as their team's dismal run continued.
As the final whistle blew it confirmed three points for Saints in a performance that was far more empathic and one sided than the scoreline suggested.
Full analysis and reaction in Monday's Daily Echo.
Your Say YourEcho
Portswood Pete, says...
5:20pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Richie, Germany - still in the Bierkeller says...
5:21pm Sat 23 Aug 08
OH WHEN THE SAINTS..............
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worried of e sussex, up a gum tree says...
5:30pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Phil, Downton says...
5:30pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Not perfect but a very good win and the boys are learning with every performance. Very few teams had a tougher start to the campaign than saints, Cup Finalists and two of the relegated favourites!!! I honestly beleive it takes 10 games for a team to really gel. Come on you reds.
Rich, Norway says...
5:41pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Are saints on tv tuesday in England?
dave, says...
5:42pm Sat 23 Aug 08
lets hope we can push on from this, the youngsters in our team just need a little confidence.. so lets hope every saints fan stops **** and moaning about our current financial plight and really get s behind the team... then we will see how wel these kids can play
Martin, Eastleigh says...
5:47pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Denzil, Chilworth says...
5:47pm Sat 23 Aug 08
LOVINIT LOVINIT LOVINIT
ralf, says...
5:48pm Sat 23 Aug 08
DJI, @ home says...
5:48pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Great job lads! Bring on Birmingham and Blackpool for two more comprehensive wins!!
Andy, Tamworth says...
5:48pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Even the local(Derby) biased radio station said Saints made Derby look like Kids, ironic eh!
Nows the time to send the blues crashing out the cup, COYS
DJI, still @ home says...
5:50pm Sat 23 Aug 08
ralf wrote:Ralf, glad to hear that you blame 'Lowe and the Dutch Donkeys' for the WIN ! Idiot ! Get that chip off your shoulder.
I blame Lowe and those dutch donkeys.anyone going to join me in a march on St Marys ?
Martin, Eastleigh says...
6:01pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Docto Saint, says...
6:11pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Captain Swing, Southampton says...
6:11pm Sat 23 Aug 08
DJI wrote:I think young ralf was writing tounge-in-cheek.
ralf wrote: I blame Lowe and those dutch donkeys.anyone going to join me in a march on St Marys ?Ralf, glad to hear that you blame 'Lowe and the Dutch Donkeys' for the WIN ! Idiot ! Get that chip off your shoulder.
Weird though, even after the friendlies we had more posts than this - it would seem a lot of "fans" lose interest when we get a good result. Presumably all the real supporters are out celibrating and the Dementors are in a funk.
If we get promotion there will probably be no action on this site at all.
muse, says...
6:13pm Sat 23 Aug 08
DJI, celebrating @ home says...
6:13pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Captain Swing wrote:Fair point Captain, apologies to Ralf if you were!
DJI wrote:I think young ralf was writing tounge-in-cheek. Weird though, even after the friendlies we had more posts than this - it would seem a lot of "fans" lose interest when we get a good result. Presumably all the real supporters are out celibrating and the Dementors are in a funk. If we get promotion there will probably be no action on this site at all.ralf wrote: I blame Lowe and those dutch donkeys.anyone going to join me in a march on St Marys ?Ralf, glad to hear that you blame 'Lowe and the Dutch Donkeys' for the WIN ! Idiot ! Get that chip off your shoulder.
And you are right, it is very quiet.....
Captain Swing, heading for the pub says...
6:17pm Sat 23 Aug 08
DJI wrote:Yeah - and there's one Hell of an echo.
Captain Swing wrote:Fair point Captain, apologies to Ralf if you were! And you are right, it is very quiet.....DJI wrote:I think young ralf was writing tounge-in-cheek. Weird though, even after the friendlies we had more posts than this - it would seem a lot of "fans" lose interest when we get a good result. Presumably all the real supporters are out celibrating and the Dementors are in a funk. If we get promotion there will probably be no action on this site at all.ralf wrote: I blame Lowe and those dutch donkeys.anyone going to join me in a march on St Marys ?Ralf, glad to hear that you blame 'Lowe and the Dutch Donkeys' for the WIN ! Idiot ! Get that chip off your shoulder.
Phil, says...
6:17pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Graham, Herts says...
6:18pm Sat 23 Aug 08
muse wrote:Keep it cool boys.
this is what we needed ...keep your feet on the ground lads...its a long season...but well happy with the manager for basically keeping the same side and not panicking....if you go with the youngsters ,you have to give them time
Lucky goal!
Scrappy goal!
Away goal
Saints goal
Exciting goal!
Winning goal
Just the start Goal
The season starts here goal!
I'm happy until the next match goal!
Remember my maxim. I'm going to believe we've turned things round when we've got 3 wins in a row.
Can't wait
Up the Saints and Damnation to our enemies (within and without)
somerset saint, wells says...
6:18pm Sat 23 Aug 08
forget the skates lets be positive about the super red&white machines.f..k the anti lowe brigade,&all the doubters.forget our teams age their there because there good enough.get behind our team no more negativity.
kay serra serra.
up the saints...
Rich, says...
6:19pm Sat 23 Aug 08
worried of e sussex, up a gum tree says...
6:21pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Captain Swing wrote:some cheeky monkey at the echo keeps deleting my post thats why the numbers are down. also i suppose some did go to the game? no mention of rupes yet?
DJI wrote:I think young ralf was writing tounge-in-cheek. Weird though, even after the friendlies we had more posts than this - it would seem a lot of \"fans\" lose interest when we get a good result. Presumably all the real supporters are out celibrating and the Dementors are in a funk. If we get promotion there will probably be no action on this site at all.ralf wrote: I blame Lowe and those dutch donkeys.anyone going to join me in a march on St Marys ?Ralf, glad to hear that you blame \'Lowe and the Dutch Donkeys\' for the WIN ! Idiot ! Get that chip off your shoulder.
Graham, Herts says...
6:21pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Martin wrote:You're right.
JUST LISTENED TO DAVE ARMSTRONG ON HAMPSHIRE RADIO TODAY HE RECKONS TAKEOVER WILL BE HAPPENING SOON,ITS A SHAME THAT THE TRANSFER WINDOW ENDS THIS WEEK STILL IF WE CAN GET ANOTHER COUPLE OF QUALITY LOAN SIGNINGS INCLUDING ANOTHER STRIKER THEN WHO KNOWS,PLAYOFFS?
We do need just a bit more oomph! up front and the defence does make you tingle with anxiety when the big boys are after us.
I heard Svenson's so often today I was amazed.
Thrilled that he lasted the course but we MUST get more strength in the air asap.
ralf, says...
6:22pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Graham wrote:yes yes !!! that will do !! we are still rubbish until we have won three in a row !!! the march on St Marys is still on !!!
muse wrote:Keep it cool boys.
this is what we needed ...keep your feet on the ground lads...its a long season...but well happy with the manager for basically keeping the same side and not panicking....if you go with the youngsters ,you have to give them time
Lucky goal!
Scrappy goal!
Away goal
Saints goal
Exciting goal!
Winning goal
Just the start Goal
The season starts here goal!
I'm happy until the next match goal!
Remember my maxim. I'm going to believe we've turned things round when we've got 3 wins in a row.
Can't wait
Up the Saints and Damnation to our enemies (within and without)
Graham, Herts says...
6:25pm Sat 23 Aug 08
ralf wrote:Ralf,
Graham wrote:yes yes !!! that will do !! we are still rubbish until we have won three in a row !!! the march on St Marys is still on !!!muse wrote: this is what we needed ...keep your feet on the ground lads...its a long season...but well happy with the manager for basically keeping the same side and not panicking....if you go with the youngsters ,you have to give them timeKeep it cool boys. Lucky goal! Scrappy goal! Away goal Saints goal Exciting goal! Winning goal Just the start Goal The season starts here goal! I'm happy until the next match goal! Remember my maxim. I'm going to believe we've turned things round when we've got 3 wins in a row. Can't wait Up the Saints and Damnation to our enemies (within and without)
You're not pushing for 4 then - 2 home, 2 away?
worried of e sussex, up a gum tree says...
6:26pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Inthatnumber, Southampton FansOnline says...
6:31pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Martin, Eastleigh says...
6:32pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Martin, Eastleigh says...
6:33pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Rupert, St Marys says...
6:49pm Sat 23 Aug 08
.....
W@nk3rs!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know what I'm doing you Knob Jockeys
Rich, Norway says...
6:57pm Sat 23 Aug 08
WELL DONE YOUNG SAINTS!!
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
7:06pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Denzil wrote:I am in Portsmouth? If I were a Saints fan, I would be on my way home from Derby now, not sat at a computer screen at a high-rise squat in Chilworth.
Where is scrapyard Sam and his boyfriend Happy Chappy? Anyway I'm just.... LOVINIT LOVINIT LOVINIT
I guess you are creaming your jeans because Saints had a rare away win today. They did well, and good luck to them, but may I remind you of the old saying, 'one swallow does not make it summer' - and I am told that you swallow!
farina, bromley says...
7:18pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Martin, Eastleigh says...
7:20pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Denzil, Chilworth says...
7:21pm Sat 23 Aug 08
sailor sam wrote:Shut up you disgusting old man, you can get the internet anywhere, it doesn't just dribble out of the socket in your wall. Can't wait to watch Man Utd whip your team of old men next, natural order will soon be restored.
Denzil wrote: Where is scrapyard Sam and his boyfriend Happy Chappy? Anyway I'm just.... LOVINIT LOVINIT LOVINITI am in Portsmouth? If I were a Saints fan, I would be on my way home from Derby now, not sat at a computer screen at a high-rise squat in Chilworth. I guess you are creaming your jeans because Saints had a rare away win today. They did well, and good luck to them, but may I remind you of the old saying, 'one swallow does not make it summer' - and I am told that you swallow!
LOVINIT LOVINIT LOVINIT
Mapman, Totton says...
7:29pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Condor Man, Southampton says...
7:48pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Mapman wrote:Well put. I was at the Birmingham game and we were well on top for 50 minutes then ran out of steam. JP looks like he's blending a useful side with quality players like Lallana and Holmes shining through.
Good win keep it up it no more that you deserved after the first 2 games I thought you should have go a point in each game.
I'd be gutted if a new broom sweeps out Poortvliet and Wotte, they are a breath of fresh air at the club.
Paul TS, Swanwick says...
8:26pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Ian White, Hereford says...
8:30pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Mapman, Totton says...
8:35pm Sat 23 Aug 08
ChapelBackrow, Maybush says...
8:52pm Sat 23 Aug 08
One point must be remembered ---- Rupert Lowe wanted half of the Dutch duo when he brought a certain gentleman from the other shaped ball to the club------ we thought he was "barking up the wrong tree" -------maybe he knows more than we think.
saint steve, southampton says...
8:59pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Martin wrote:Good win today. We should secure 3 points against Blackpool at home on sat.
JUST LISTENED TO DAVE ARMSTRONG ON HAMPSHIRE RADIO TODAY HE RECKONS TAKEOVER WILL BE HAPPENING SOON,ITS A SHAME THAT THE TRANSFER WINDOW ENDS THIS WEEK STILL IF WE CAN GET ANOTHER COUPLE OF QUALITY LOAN SIGNINGS INCLUDING ANOTHER STRIKER THEN WHO KNOWS,PLAYOFFS?
If any take over was to happen I just hope we keep Jan Poorvliet & don't get Shearer. I really like what he's doing at the club & he's bringing back the passion. In his interview I liked the fact that he wanted to win to get back at Derby for keeping us out of the Premiership, even though he probably hadn't even heard of Saints then.
Well done Saints & well done JP. COYR!
Condor Man, Southampton says...
9:11pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Jannersaint, Plymuff says...
9:21pm Sat 23 Aug 08
sailor sam wrote:We know that's not the real Sailor Sam. Nothing like the type of language he uses.
Denzil wrote: Where is scrapyard Sam and his boyfriend Happy Chappy? Anyway I\'m just.... LOVINIT LOVINIT LOVINITI am in Portsmouth? If I were a Saints fan, I would be on my way home from Derby now, not sat at a computer screen at a high-rise squat in Chilworth. I guess you are creaming your jeans because Saints had a rare away win today. They did well, and good luck to them, but may I remind you of the old saying, \'one swallow does not make it summer\' - and I am told that you swallow!
Good win today, let's not be too critical of those fans that don't go to away games. It's not always possible.
Consolidate this year and then beat everyone next.
Chris, Soton says...
9:30pm Sat 23 Aug 08
sailor sam wrote:Yup, and if I were a Pompey fan I wouldn't be browsing Saints fan sites!
Denzil wrote: Where is scrapyard Sam and his boyfriend Happy Chappy? Anyway I'm just.... LOVINIT LOVINIT LOVINITI am in Portsmouth? If I were a Saints fan, I would be on my way home from Derby now, not sat at a computer screen at a high-rise squat in Chilworth. I guess you are creaming your jeans because Saints had a rare away win today. They did well, and good luck to them, but may I remind you of the old saying, 'one swallow does not make it summer' - and I am told that you swallow!
Great win.
Redarmy, Southampton says...
9:38pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Rich wrote:No they arent Rich....
Does anyone know if Saints are on TV against the Brum?...would love to go but live in Oslo. WELL DONE YOUNG SAINTS!!
3 points...superb...
now we gotta shut up the gobby,chavvy Brums!!!!!!
coyr
Robbie Robertson, Fareham says...
9:54pm Sat 23 Aug 08
I don't see why everyone is rounding on Sailor Sam. I read his posts, and have always assumed that, although he's a pompey fan, he looks out for SFC in a positive way. I live in Fareham, surrounded by Portsmouth fans, which is no mean feat, being married to a Saint. My family have good friends who wear blue shirts at the weekend, but we see the game as just that, A GAME. I would suggest that Sam is genuine, and as such, deserves a bit of respect for his opinions. Blind hatred can only be a negative thing. Take it from a Rangers fan who is sick of being told to hate anything Green& White. Concentrate on the game.
stuart tizzard, southampton says...
10:22pm Sat 23 Aug 08
COME ON THE SAINTS! Just a bit of banter!! - this ones for all the Derby fans who thought you would easily win..
Hopefully this will be the start of better times for the Saints and we can reach the play offs
Mike the Hat, Basingstike says...
10:45pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Graham, Herts says...
11:11pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Jannersaint wrote:Agreed. The real Sailor Sam is several levels of sophistication higher than this posting.
sailor sam wrote:We know that's not the real Sailor Sam. Nothing like the type of language he uses. Good win today, let's not be too critical of those fans that don't go to away games. It's not always possible. Consolidate this year and then beat everyone next.Denzil wrote: Where is scrapyard Sam and his boyfriend Happy Chappy? Anyway I\'m just.... LOVINIT LOVINIT LOVINITI am in Portsmouth? If I were a Saints fan, I would be on my way home from Derby now, not sat at a computer screen at a high-rise squat in Chilworth. I guess you are creaming your jeans because Saints had a rare away win today. They did well, and good luck to them, but may I remind you of the old saying, \'one swallow does not make it summer\' - and I am told that you swallow!
Not even sure where Sam lives. He's very coy about his Post Code - I've never seen him admitting to actually living in Pompey.
Anyway, nuff of that.
Sam will also realise that a lot of postings are cautious and no one's looking for automatic promotion at this stage.
See my earlier posting.
If we get 3 wins in a row for the first time in I can't remember when AND the season is half over AND we're up there then you might just hold out the tiniest hope BUT we all realise that's a long way off.
Denzil, Chilworth says...
11:26pm Sat 23 Aug 08
Graham wrote:Are you having a laugh? Scrapyard Sam posts disgusting sarcastic dribble every week. That inferiority complex will never leave him. Not surprising after 44 years in the fizzy.
Jannersaint wrote:Agreed. The real Sailor Sam is several levels of sophistication higher than this posting. Not even sure where Sam lives. He's very coy about his Post Code - I've never seen him admitting to actually living in Pompey. Anyway, nuff of that. Sam will also realise that a lot of postings are cautious and no one's looking for automatic promotion at this stage. See my earlier posting. If we get 3 wins in a row for the first time in I can't remember when AND the season is half over AND we're up there then you might just hold out the tiniest hope BUT we all realise that's a long way off.sailor sam wrote:We know that's not the real Sailor Sam. Nothing like the type of language he uses. Good win today, let's not be too critical of those fans that don't go to away games. It's not always possible. Consolidate this year and then beat everyone next.Denzil wrote: Where is scrapyard Sam and his boyfriend Happy Chappy? Anyway I\'m just.... LOVINIT LOVINIT LOVINITI am in Portsmouth? If I were a Saints fan, I would be on my way home from Derby now, not sat at a computer screen at a high-rise squat in Chilworth. I guess you are creaming your jeans because Saints had a rare away win today. They did well, and good luck to them, but may I remind you of the old saying, \'one swallow does not make it summer\' - and I am told that you swallow!
speed64, southampton says...
8:50am Sun 24 Aug 08
saint4life, winchester says...
10:27am Sun 24 Aug 08
COYR.
Graham, Herts says...
11:09am Sun 24 Aug 08
saint4life wrote:Saint4life
Where did you hear that spped64? I'd be interested to read or hear that from source. Just checked Hemscott website (our financial advisors) and nothing of it there. I shall check again where the stock markets open again tommorrow, however, I doubt it will appear. Being a listed plc company, anything like that would have to be listed. Have Southampton Leisure (our parent company, god bless 'em) even issued a profit warning yet? Have the existing shareholders been tapped for funds or donations as is common practice in this situation. Saints currently have the full support of Barclays bank, for this season at least. A bank would not give support of this kind, for these amounts of money, in the current financial climate. Clearly, a sound business plan is in place for the club to continue as we are. According to the trading statement, the club lost £5million for the year ending 31 july 2008. Not bad when you consider all of those reports declaring "Saints Heamoraging £1m Per Month". I fear that this is in the same vein of fantastical doom and gloom mongering as those reports. COYR.
Thanks for the lead to Hemscott.
I have been looking at "Interactive Investor to date.
Do you get enough info. from Hemscott without being a premium investor?
Do you know where I can see a list of SFC Shareholders?
I am sure that these guys post stuff on the site which they make up in their heads or read on page 267 of "News of the World" after a weekend in the pub.
And I keep hearing cryptic comments about a takeover and a certaim Alan Shearer. Have you actually heard anything?
Thanks for your help if possible
Denzil, Chilworth says...
5:19pm Sat 23 Aug 08