Roll on Chelsea game! (From Daily Echo)

Surely you've been a journo long enough to know it's not over until we're safe?

Surely you'll understand that this season's Premiership has thrown up crazy results throughout the season and there's 8 games to go.

Great result on Saturday, but that's all it is...a great result, let's not get carried away by looking to the summer already. We're Saints after all!!!

I've got confidence we'll stay up, but I won't be happy until it's certain.

Praise...from the echo...wow..

Spot on with the national press attitude and it's not just the red tops..even intelligent (sic) papers cannot praise us without damning whichever team we are playing...

The journo isnt getting carried away, thats what he is saying. To the neutral you wouldnt have us in your bottom 3 at the end, but a as a Saints fan we cant rest.
Good piece i think.

Just get to 40 points and we can start popping the corks.

We're safe. We're there. There is literally no chance of this side going down.

And stop calling me Shirley.

Let's not get carried away DE, or anyone! We're no way near safe and Wigan have game in hand, which if they win, we will only be 1 point from safety so this is a non story. Chelsea will be hard as will all the games and this is when the teams start digging in to fight for places and survival. Wigan are no mugs and have done it before.

I just hope Saints also realise they must dig in too as this will probaby go down to the wire & 37 points imo will not be enough. It could well be the magical 40 again this year! Hopefully we're gonna drag everyone up to Stoke into it! COYR

Alicesdad wrote:
Just get to 40 points and we can start popping the corks.

He's a good player but the best he's going to get from me is a warm handshake for a job well done.

I think after this weekends results we need 3 wins from the last 8 games this would give us 39 points and if we can get a could of draws we should be in a safe place but as everyone is saying we are southampton we never dothiongs the easy way I just hope that by the last game of the season we are safe and we can have a party time.
But uf we play lijke we did on Sat-day when we take on Chelsea we should be able to beat them.
The game I am looking forward to is READING away shouls be a cracker so come on saints take us home to safety and next season lets look at getting midtable ready to push on the next season with a top six finish it feel good being a saints fan today

Stoke have only one once in their last 10 games and that was 2-1 against Reading at the Brittania and picked 4 points from 30.
Sunderland are also on a poor run with 9 points from 30 which is the same as Norwich.
West Ham and Reading are 10 fom 30
Wigan and Villa 12 from 30
Saints, Newcastle and QPR 13 from 30
Our points tally over the last ten games is better than West Broms and the same as Swansea who we still have to play along with Reading, Sunderland, West Ham and Stoke.
I think any team from QPR up to Fulham should be very worried about being involved in a relegation scrap.
COYR FOADP”

Always thought 31+9=40 - that's what they taught me at school!
It's never over until it is mathematically impossible for anyone to not catch us.
At the moment even Wigan with their game in hand can't!
Interesting stuff - if I was a neutral sat on the fence I wouldn't want to see Saints go down - they are top entertainers! Look at the games we played first part of the season we gave most teams a run for their money - even the reigning champions at theirs on the opening day. Whilst you could be negative and look at Adkins dismissal - most supporters would like us to go down on that one decision alone!
Think there will be lots more twists and turns - and I think we could even be in the bottom 3 again before the end of the season. Do I care - obviously not enough.
Just glad to be able to watch every game every week for free on line. I miss the atmosphere, but with the prices at the level they - I'd rather save for that rainy day when football gets a grip on reality.

Out of interest, has anyone done their 'Guinness poo' yet?

Jesus christ...

J7junctionseven wrote:
Stoke have only one once in their last 10 games and that was 2-1 against Reading at the Brittania and picked 4 points from 30.
Sunderland are also on a poor run with 9 points from 30 which is the same as Norwich.
West Ham and Reading are 10 fom 30
Wigan and Villa 12 from 30
Saints, Newcastle and QPR 13 from 30
Our points tally over the last ten games is better than West Broms and the same as Swansea who we still have to play along with Reading, Sunderland, West Ham and Stoke.
I think any team from QPR up to Fulham should be very worried about being involved in a relegation scrap.
COYR FOADP”

I agree, the whole of the bottom half of the table are not safe. We need to look after our own destiny and take control of the situation.
Its going to be a roller coaster from here on in, just scream if you wanna go faster!!

St Retford wrote:

Alicesdad wrote:
Just get to 40 points and we can start popping the corks.

He's a good player but the best he's going to get from me is a warm handshake for a job well done.

After being hailed upon and then drenched in the rain I feel like poo, but that made me feel a little better, thanks St R

Sunderland have fallen back into the mix and their Next four games M. Utd at home, Chelsea away Newcastle away Everton home They then have Vulla away, Stoke and Saints at home and Spurs away.
If West Ham beat W.B.A. in their next match you have to fancy them to be safe, if they fail they then have Liverpool away and Man Utd at home, which could leave them in the mix.
So it goes on.
I still think Sunderland have the hardest run in. Whilst Stoke have the poorest form.
Good article echo at least it was positive and actually the Sunday Telegraph gave Saints good press. That was one of the best performances against Liverpool since MLT scored a hatrick.

St Retford wrote:
Out of interest, has anyone done their 'Guinness poo' yet?

Jesus christ...

It's brewing, feel a bit pregnant to be fair...

Was at Hampden Park yesterday - what a dump! Not a patch on Wembley. But I'd rather go back to the Millenium Stadium anyday :-)

St.Yorkie wrote:
Always thought 31+9=40 - that's what they taught me at school!
It's never over until it is mathematically impossible for anyone to not catch us.
At the moment even Wigan with their game in hand can't!
Interesting stuff - if I was a neutral sat on the fence I wouldn't want to see Saints go down - they are top entertainers! Look at the games we played first part of the season we gave most teams a run for their money - even the reigning champions at theirs on the opening day. Whilst you could be negative and look at Adkins dismissal - most supporters would like us to go down on that one decision alone!
Think there will be lots more twists and turns - and I think we could even be in the bottom 3 again before the end of the season. Do I care - obviously not enough.
Just glad to be able to watch every game every week for free on line. I miss the atmosphere, but with the prices at the level they - I'd rather save for that rainy day when football gets a grip on reality.

where are you able to watch every game every week for free on line. ? PLEASE

sasmike wrote:

St.Yorkie wrote:
Always thought 31+9=40 - that's what they taught me at school!
It's never over until it is mathematically impossible for anyone to not catch us.
At the moment even Wigan with their game in hand can't!
Interesting stuff - if I was a neutral sat on the fence I wouldn't want to see Saints go down - they are top entertainers! Look at the games we played first part of the season we gave most teams a run for their money - even the reigning champions at theirs on the opening day. Whilst you could be negative and look at Adkins dismissal - most supporters would like us to go down on that one decision alone!
Think there will be lots more twists and turns - and I think we could even be in the bottom 3 again before the end of the season. Do I care - obviously not enough.
Just glad to be able to watch every game every week for free on line. I miss the atmosphere, but with the prices at the level they - I'd rather save for that rainy day when football gets a grip on reality.

where are you able to watch every game every week for free on line. ? PLEASE

there are several streams which post the games. Nut Job, First Row sports are a couple of good ones.
Picture quality isnt that great, but its live. For me I have my 3 kids most weekends so cant get away to see the game, so its a good second best.

Two wins and we will be suffering from vertigo, two losses and we are back in the poo. Long way to go yet.

St.Yorkie wrote:
Always thought 31+9=40 - that's what they taught me at school!
It's never over until it is mathematically impossible for anyone to not catch us.
At the moment even Wigan with their game in hand can't!
Interesting stuff - if I was a neutral sat on the fence I wouldn't want to see Saints go down - they are top entertainers! Look at the games we played first part of the season we gave most teams a run for their money - even the reigning champions at theirs on the opening day. Whilst you could be negative and look at Adkins dismissal - most supporters would like us to go down on that one decision alone!
Think there will be lots more twists and turns - and I think we could even be in the bottom 3 again before the end of the season. Do I care - obviously not enough.
Just glad to be able to watch every game every week for free on line. I miss the atmosphere, but with the prices at the level they - I'd rather save for that rainy day when football gets a grip on reality.

where are you able to watch every game every week for free on line. ? PLEASE

sasmike wrote:

St.Yorkie wrote:
Always thought 31+9=40 - that's what they taught me at school!
It's never over until it is mathematically impossible for anyone to not catch us.
At the moment even Wigan with their game in hand can't!
Interesting stuff - if I was a neutral sat on the fence I wouldn't want to see Saints go down - they are top entertainers! Look at the games we played first part of the season we gave most teams a run for their money - even the reigning champions at theirs on the opening day. Whilst you could be negative and look at Adkins dismissal - most supporters would like us to go down on that one decision alone!
Think there will be lots more twists and turns - and I think we could even be in the bottom 3 again before the end of the season. Do I care - obviously not enough.
Just glad to be able to watch every game every week for free on line. I miss the atmosphere, but with the prices at the level they - I'd rather save for that rainy day when football gets a grip on reality.

where are you able to watch every game every week for free on line. ? PLEASE

refer above, i responded earlier Mike.

I watched Sunday Supplement on Sky yesterday. All the journos sat discussing relegation and who would be in the mix. Patrick Barclay then commented " One team I don't want to get relegated is Southampton. They are fantastic. They play with 8 forwards"

Some may think our image is shot but it seems to me our football is winning over the neutrals.

STID

Beer Monster wrote:

St Retford wrote:
Out of interest, has anyone done their 'Guinness poo' yet?

Jesus christ...

It's brewing, feel a bit pregnant to be fair...

Was at Hampden Park yesterday - what a dump! Not a patch on Wembley. But I'd rather go back to the Millenium Stadium anyday :-)

Yes indeedy Millenium was cool..

Wembley was some sort of Orwellian nightmare with a non stop interminable announcements of what i could not do in a a so called free society!¨

Interestingly while i am no fan of egg chasing Twickenham is a hell of a day out and not a elf and safety crackpot or announcer anywere..jeez they even fill your beer up in your seat!

Really good piece, Simon.

Remember how some (Slugger for example) said we'd be comfortably in mid-table or higher this season? Well, no, not quite, but in many ways, not far from it.

We just needed to adapt and we have been somewhat slow doing so. There's a way to go yet and none of us (well, Retford, maybe) should count our chickens, but I think we can get another 12 points this season, which would very possibly be enough for those who did bet on a top-half finish to enjoy their visit to Bet Fred's.

BTW, the summerised headline: 'Roll on Chelsea', I think that's illegal in the modern game, but I DO expect us to press them hard and not allow them space on the ball, so it's much the same really. :)

In the summer we need to strengthen at the back.To world class centre backs please.
COYR

here it is i see southampton picking up 12-14 points, reading-6-10 points, qpr 10-13, villa 8-11, wigan 10-11 estham 8-10 sunderland r my favorites for relegation cause i cant see them picking up no more then 6 points taking their current form n fixtures into account

here it is i see southampton picking up 12-14 points, reading-6-10 points, qpr 10-13, villa 8-11, wigan 10-11 estham 8-10 sunderland r my favorites for relegation cause i cant see them picking up no more then 6 points taking their current form n fixtures into account

CB FRY LIVES wrote:
In the summer we need to strengthen at the back.To world class centre backs please.
COYR

I have a feeling Chris Samba will be looking for a new club.

Plus we've already got Forren. He could be amazing.

St Retford wrote:

CB FRY LIVES wrote:
In the summer we need to strengthen at the back.To world class centre backs please.
COYR

I have a feeling Chris Samba will be looking for a new club.

Plus we've already got Forren. He could be amazing.

At £100K a week, he can keep looking!

STID

st1halo wrote:

St Retford wrote:

CB FRY LIVES wrote:
In the summer we need to strengthen at the back.To world class centre backs please.
COYR

I have a feeling Chris Samba will be looking for a new club.

Plus we've already got Forren. He could be amazing.

At £100K a week, he can keep looking!

STID

Mind you one of the few CBs this season to kep Sir Ricky quiet tho!