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Burley praise for 'strong' Saints
6:51am Monday 21st January 2008
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George Burley hopes Saints have finally found some consistency after their draw at Plymouth made it five away games without defeat.
In a season where inconsistency has been rife at Saints, it's a comforting statistic - even if four of the games have only been draws.
The only win was right at the start of that away run - a 2-1 success at Leicester at the beginning of December.
Saints took the lead at Home Park but were pegged back by Paul Sturrock's side just after half time in tough conditions on a heavy pitch.
Burley said: "I knew we had to be strong and weather the storm, but that's five away games undefeated and we're looking a lot stronger.
"It was a battling point.
"It was a game where conditions were hard - I never thought it was going to be a classic.
"We started brightly and moved the ball in those conditions very well but were later put under a lot of pressure by Plymouth.
"We had to roll our sleeves up second half against two big strikers who were a handful for our two centre halves."
Burley made a couple of changes in defence with fit-again Darren Powell replacing Wayne Thomas at centre half and Alexander Ostlund starting his first game since October with Jermaine Wright playing in the centre of midfield to try and restore some balance to the side.
"I didn't think we passed it particularly well second half but you've got to keep working at it," said Burley.
Full story: See today's Daily Echo.
Your Say YourDaily Echo
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
8:48am Mon 21 Jan 08
Sniper, says...
9:08am Mon 21 Jan 08
sailor sam wrote:Officially the funniest thing ever said by a Portsmouth supporter, which isn't saying much.
I note in today's Echo that asbos are to be issued for illegal grazing by donkeys in Southampton. With the club's finances in such a precarious state, George Burley will have to ensure that his donkeys only do their grazing at Staplewood, because he can't afford to pay a fine.
me, here says...
9:37am Mon 21 Jan 08
Sniper wrote:about as funny as toothache just like all the skate posts
sailor sam wrote:Officially the funniest thing ever said by a Portsmouth supporter, which isn't saying much.
I note in today's Echo that asbos are to be issued for illegal grazing by donkeys in Southampton. With the club's finances in such a precarious state, George Burley will have to ensure that his donkeys only do their grazing at Staplewood, because he can't afford to pay a fine.
Kate, Andover says...
10:33am Mon 21 Jan 08
me wrote:Talking of toothache, did anybody else notice that, whilst watching Chris Kamara commentate on the Skate game on Saturday for Sky Sports, the supporters behind him (about 200 of them) only had about 8 teeth between them??
Sniper wrote:about as funny as toothache just like all the skate postssailor sam wrote: I note in today's Echo that asbos are to be issued for illegal grazing by donkeys in Southampton. With the club's finances in such a precarious state, George Burley will have to ensure that his donkeys only do their grazing at Staplewood, because he can't afford to pay a fine.Officially the funniest thing ever said by a Portsmouth supporter, which isn't saying much.
Maybe if they weren't all in-breds......
Sniper, says...
11:08am Mon 21 Jan 08
"Welcome to Fratton, you'll never leave"
princey boy, Bitterne says...
11:20am Mon 21 Jan 08
sailor sam wrote:Just as well that do not give asbos for inter-breading aint it Captain Pugwash, or should l say six-fingers.
I note in today's Echo that asbos are to be issued for illegal grazing by donkeys in Southampton. With the club's finances in such a precarious state, George Burley will have to ensure that his donkeys only do their grazing at Staplewood, because he can't afford to pay a fine.
You musy be quite envious with all the land that we have here in Southampton.
Not a lot going in pompey by all accounts.
Certainly not enougth for a new stadium and training facilities is there Pugwash.
I wonder who drew the short straw this morning at your state of the art training complex,and had to pick up all the dog-**** and used condoms FAF.
You are the Wigan of the South,no support just a rich owner.
It wont last and NORMAL SERVICE WE BE RESUMED.
princey boy, Bitterne says...
11:27am Mon 21 Jan 08
Sniper wrote:Most of them have two heads as well.
I did notice that, also the crowd size appeared to be doubled due to the fact each Pompey fan had either a probation officer, psychiatric nurse or prison guard accompanying them. \"Welcome to Fratton, you\'ll never leave\"
They certainly keep it in the family down there.
INBREDS.
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
11:28am Mon 21 Jan 08
Sorry about your toothache Kate, it must be where you have been grinding them with frustration at being promised a lot, football-wise, and being delivered nothing.
Must advise Sniper that the section of the crowd he saw was a group of young offenders, rounded up with the feral donkeys, and sent, under guard, as part of a re-education process!
Get Well Soon!
Sniper, says...
11:48am Mon 21 Jan 08
sailor sam wrote:Was actually watching Matt Le Tissier on Soccer Saturday, when unfortunately, Chris Kamara and Fratton Park were shoved onto the screen without even a warning by Sky. They give warnings about flash photography, you'd think there would be a warning about "incredibly ugly and offensive portsmouth supporters" to give me time to leave the room.
Pleased to see that both Kate and Sniper both watched the South Coast's only Premier League side in action, if only on TV. It must be a treat to see quality football. Sorry about your toothache Kate, it must be where you have been grinding them with frustration at being promised a lot, football-wise, and being delivered nothing. Must advise Sniper that the section of the crowd he saw was a group of young offenders, rounded up with the feral donkeys, and sent, under guard, as part of a re-education process! Get Well Soon!
Are the feral donkeys you speak of, Harry's latest £5m signing? (£1m to the sanctuary, £4m to "Sandbanks Retirement Home Ltd")
princey boy, Bitterne says...
12:15pm Mon 21 Jan 08
Sniper wrote:Its quite funny really when you consider that Saints have been on TV more this season than pompey.
sailor sam wrote: Pleased to see that both Kate and Sniper both watched the South Coast's only Premier League side in action, if only on TV. It must be a treat to see quality football. Sorry about your toothache Kate, it must be where you have been grinding them with frustration at being promised a lot, football-wise, and being delivered nothing. Must advise Sniper that the section of the crowd he saw was a group of young offenders, rounded up with the feral donkeys, and sent, under guard, as part of a re-education process! Get Well Soon!Was actually watching Matt Le Tissier on Soccer Saturday, when unfortunately, Chris Kamara and Fratton Park were shoved onto the screen without even a warning by Sky. They give warnings about flash photography, you'd think there would be a warning about "incredibly ugly and offensive portsmouth supporters" to give me time to leave the room. Are the feral donkeys you speak of, Harry's latest £5m signing? (£1m to the sanctuary, £4m to "Sandbanks Retirement Home Ltd")
What is more funny is that you can guarantee that MOTD will always have pompey as their last game.
And it last for about 90 seconds.
Still they aint very entertaining are they,looks like they will have to wait another eight games before they score at home again.
BORING BORING pompey!zzzzzz
Fred, Southampton says...
12:18pm Mon 21 Jan 08
George Burley is right; Saints have found some consistency so all credit to you George.
Only trouble is we are consistently mediocre in all areas, and that included management and board.
Until such time as this is sorted, I will not be paying my money, hard earned because mediocrity is not tolerated in the work I do, to watch under-performance on the pitch that seems to be an acceptable standard for Mr B and his employers.
I guess there are many others with a similar viewpoint.
Tommy Mulgrew, Inside left says...
12:21pm Mon 21 Jan 08
Fred wrote:Yep...I am another. Spot on. Go for the Scotland job George, you know it makes sense.
Following on from the merry japes and sniping in the posts above, i want to comment on the story.
George Burley is right; Saints have found some consistency so all credit to you George.
Only trouble is we are consistently mediocre in all areas, and that included management and board.
Until such time as this is sorted, I will not be paying my money, hard earned because mediocrity is not tolerated in the work I do, to watch under-performance on the pitch that seems to be an acceptable standard for Mr B and his employers.
I guess there are many others with a similar viewpoint.
Tommy Mulgrew, Inside left says...
12:22pm Mon 21 Jan 08
Fred wrote:Yep...I am another. Spot on. Go for the Scotland job George, you know it makes sense.
Following on from the merry japes and sniping in the posts above, i want to comment on the story.
George Burley is right; Saints have found some consistency so all credit to you George.
Only trouble is we are consistently mediocre in all areas, and that included management and board.
Until such time as this is sorted, I will not be paying my money, hard earned because mediocrity is not tolerated in the work I do, to watch under-performance on the pitch that seems to be an acceptable standard for Mr B and his employers.
I guess there are many others with a similar viewpoint.
ric flair, says...
12:32pm Mon 21 Jan 08
they should get no wages for their punishment, i know more about good football then anyone else
p.s burley to scotland and someeone sort out saints
ric flair, says...
12:41pm Mon 21 Jan 08
my nan can play better football than that, the passing in that game was so sh@t, and the possesion was terrible, lazy players because the manager isn't strict enough, if i was manager i would give them all a good hiding, they should get no wages for their punishment, i know more about good football then anyone else p.s burley to scotland and someeone sort out saints
my nan can play better football than that, the passing in that game was so sh@t, and the possesion was terrible, lazy players because the manager isn't strict enough, if i was manager i would give them all a good hiding,
they should get no wages for their punishment, i know more about good football then anyone else
p.s burley to scotland and someeone sort out saints
ric flair, says...
12:41pm Mon 21 Jan 08
my nan can play better football than that, the passing in that game was so sh@t, and the possesion was terrible, lazy players because the manager isn't strict enough, if i was manager i would give them all a good hiding,
they should get no wages for their punishment, i know more about good football then anyone else
p.s burley to scotland and someeone sort out saints
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
1:54pm Mon 21 Jan 08
Sadly, I cant wind up the regular correspondent from Romsey, as it would appear that he has been overwound and his spring has broken!
Usual greeting!
Hands up, Waving my hand around says...
2:03pm Mon 21 Jan 08
ric flair wrote:Hands up anyone that thinks -
my nan can play better football than that, the passing in that game was so sh@t, and the possesion was terrible, lazy players because the manager isn\'t strict enough, if i was manager i would give them all a good hiding, they should get no wages for their punishment, i know more about good football then anyone else p.s burley to scotland and someeone sort out saints my nan can play better football than that, the passing in that game was so sh@t, and the possesion was terrible, lazy players because the manager isn\'t strict enough, if i was manager i would give them all a good hiding, they should get no wages for their punishment, i know more about good football then anyone else p.s burley to scotland and someeone sort out saints
'ric flair' / 'big show' / 'hulk hogan' / 'khali' are the same person.
mike, southampton (capital of hampshire) says...
4:04pm Mon 21 Jan 08
USaints, Eastleigh says...
4:06pm Mon 21 Jan 08
ric flair, says...
4:10pm Mon 21 Jan 08
Hands up wrote:no its not the same person, you dumb ****
ric flair wrote: my nan can play better football than that, the passing in that game was so sh@t, and the possesion was terrible, lazy players because the manager isn\'t strict enough, if i was manager i would give them all a good hiding, they should get no wages for their punishment, i know more about good football then anyone else p.s burley to scotland and someeone sort out saints my nan can play better football than that, the passing in that game was so sh@t, and the possesion was terrible, lazy players because the manager isn\'t strict enough, if i was manager i would give them all a good hiding, they should get no wages for their punishment, i know more about good football then anyone else p.s burley to scotland and someeone sort out saintsHands up anyone that thinks - 'ric flair' / 'big show' / 'hulk hogan' / 'khali' are the same person.
big show, says...
4:28pm Mon 21 Jan 08
ric flair wrote:idiot
Hands up wrote:no its not the same person, you dumb ****ric flair wrote: my nan can play better football than that, the passing in that game was so sh@t, and the possesion was terrible, lazy players because the manager isn\'t strict enough, if i was manager i would give them all a good hiding, they should get no wages for their punishment, i know more about good football then anyone else p.s burley to scotland and someeone sort out saints my nan can play better football than that, the passing in that game was so sh@t, and the possesion was terrible, lazy players because the manager isn\'t strict enough, if i was manager i would give them all a good hiding, they should get no wages for their punishment, i know more about good football then anyone else p.s burley to scotland and someeone sort out saintsHands up anyone that thinks - 'ric flair' / 'big show' / 'hulk hogan' / 'khali' are the same person.
princey boy, Bitterne says...
4:30pm Mon 21 Jan 08
sailor sam wrote:Go and protect what is not yours,PUGWASH.
For Christmas I bought my cat a clockwork mouse. While it provided entertainment for both cat and family, I found that it has been far easier to wind up Kate, Princy Boy, Snipe etc than it was the mouse, and provided even greater entertainment. Sadly, I cant wind up the regular correspondent from Romsey, as it would appear that he has been overwound and his spring has broken! Usual greeting!
,,,,,, says...
4:39pm Mon 21 Jan 08
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
5:02pm Mon 21 Jan 08
,,,,, wrote:Don't they have their own programme? I thought that 'Game for a Laugh' was devoted to them!
when are we gonna have another saints game on tv?
,,,,,, says...
5:06pm Mon 21 Jan 08
sailor sam wrote:you dumb ****
,,,,, wrote: when are we gonna have another saints game on tv?Don't they have their own programme? I thought that 'Game for a Laugh' was devoted to them!
Rob, Reading says...
5:08pm Mon 21 Jan 08
mike wrote:Not so sure Mike,do you remember the Branfoot days and that Bloody Dreadfull season under Souness.
AS a very old Saints supporter the presant team make's me wish for days gone by They are at the moment the worst team with the worst manager i can remember!!!!
vince mcmahon, says...
5:14pm Mon 21 Jan 08
Rob wrote:i'm more older, ive been watching football for 65 years
mike wrote: AS a very old Saints supporter the presant team make\'s me wish for days gone by They are at the moment the worst team with the worst manager i can remember!!!!Not so sure Mike,do you remember the Branfoot days and that Bloody Dreadfull season under Souness.
Thorshammer, Valhalla says...
5:32pm Mon 21 Jan 08
sailor sam wrote:Glad to see you finally spotted you are in the Premier League, not the Premiership.
Pleased to see that both Kate and Sniper both watched the South Coast's only Premier League side in action, if only on TV. It must be a treat to see quality football. Sorry about your toothache Kate, it must be where you have been grinding them with frustration at being promised a lot, football-wise, and being delivered nothing. Must advise Sniper that the section of the crowd he saw was a group of young offenders, rounded up with the feral donkeys, and sent, under guard, as part of a re-education process! Get Well Soon!
As for Skates v Derby, Swanage v Wareham has more atmosphere and a bigger crowd.
Get Sick Soon!.
Ed, Taunton says...
5:50pm Mon 21 Jan 08
legend, woolston says...
6:38pm Mon 21 Jan 08
Ed wrote:PC world? Free internet access down the Job Centre far more likely. I'm off to invade "The News" messaging board. Oh, hold on no i'm not I've got a life.
Bloody Portsmuff fans ruining every thread. I've noticed their posts usually dry up towards the end of the day though. What time does PC World close?
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
6:45pm Mon 21 Jan 08
Definition of 'Valhalla'.
Noun. Norse myth. The great hall of Odin where warriors who die as heroes in battle dwell eternally.
(Old Norse 'valr' slain warriors 'holl' hall.
I guess that means you a figment of the imagination, living in a scandinavian dream world, along with the ghosts of those 'warriors' that lost their PREMIER league status on the Fratton Park battle ground when salughtered by Lua Lua and Co!
Said it before, and will say it again!
Get well soon!
hulk hogan, says...
7:13pm Mon 21 Jan 08
big show wrote:same person? like how? do you have a brain?
ric flair wrote:idiotHands up wrote:no its not the same person, you dumb ****ric flair wrote: my nan can play better football than that, the passing in that game was so sh@t, and the possesion was terrible, lazy players because the manager isn\'t strict enough, if i was manager i would give them all a good hiding, they should get no wages for their punishment, i know more about good football then anyone else p.s burley to scotland and someeone sort out saints my nan can play better football than that, the passing in that game was so sh@t, and the possesion was terrible, lazy players because the manager isn\'t strict enough, if i was manager i would give them all a good hiding, they should get no wages for their punishment, i know more about good football then anyone else p.s burley to scotland and someeone sort out saintsHands up anyone that thinks - 'ric flair' / 'big show' / 'hulk hogan' / 'khali' are the same person.
get a life you dumb knob head
H.Rednapp HMP FORD, Ford,Sussex. says...
7:17pm Mon 21 Jan 08
sailor sam wrote:Captain Birdseye,Saints lost their premiership status because on Manure.
For attention of Thorshammer, Valhalla. Definition of 'Valhalla'. Noun. Norse myth. The great hall of Odin where warriors who die as heroes in battle dwell eternally. (Old Norse 'valr' slain warriors 'holl' hall. I guess that means you a figment of the imagination, living in a scandinavian dream world, along with the ghosts of those 'warriors' that lost their PREMIER league status on the Fratton Park battle ground when salughtered by Lua Lua and Co! Said it before, and will say it again! Get well soon!
Now get yourself down to the docks take them teeth out and get those gums working,and dont forget to swallow,sailor boy.
Said it before,and l will say it again!
NORMAL SERVICE WE BE RESUMED!
harry redknapp, st marys stadium says...
7:31pm Mon 21 Jan 08
H.Rednapp HMP FORD wrote:what service?
sailor sam wrote: For attention of Thorshammer, Valhalla. Definition of 'Valhalla'. Noun. Norse myth. The great hall of Odin where warriors who die as heroes in battle dwell eternally. (Old Norse 'valr' slain warriors 'holl' hall. I guess that means you a figment of the imagination, living in a scandinavian dream world, along with the ghosts of those 'warriors' that lost their PREMIER league status on the Fratton Park battle ground when salughtered by Lua Lua and Co! Said it before, and will say it again! Get well soon!Captain Birdseye,Saints lost their premiership status because on Manure. Now get yourself down to the docks take them teeth out and get those gums working,and dont forget to swallow,sailor boy. Said it before,and l will say it again! NORMAL SERVICE WE BE RESUMED!
burley, says...
8:04pm Mon 21 Jan 08
jermaine, southampton says...
8:41pm Mon 21 Jan 08
burley, says...
9:04pm Mon 21 Jan 08
jermaine wrote:what about whisky for tommorows match?
i`ll be ther boss, jase can come yeah, i`ll bring the vaseline and a pound of sausages mmm
boogeyman, says...
9:30pm Mon 21 Jan 08
this is a rumour
Thorshammer, Valhalla says...
9:41pm Mon 21 Jan 08
sailor sam wrote:WTF!,then you must be a fireman looking for the golden rivet on HMS Victory
For attention of Thorshammer, Valhalla. Definition of 'Valhalla'. Noun. Norse myth. The great hall of Odin where warriors who die as heroes in battle dwell eternally. (Old Norse 'valr' slain warriors 'holl' hall. I guess that means you a figment of the imagination, living in a scandinavian dream world, along with the ghosts of those 'warriors' that lost their PREMIER league status on the Fratton Park battle ground when salughtered by Lua Lua and Co! Said it before, and will say it again! Get well soon!
Val, Roysten Vasey says...
9:50pm Mon 21 Jan 08
Sniper wrote:Farton Park should not be confused with my home town, although locals only use their facilities.
I did notice that, also the crowd size appeared to be doubled due to the fact each Pompey fan had either a probation officer, psychiatric nurse or prison guard accompanying them. "Welcome to Fratton, you'll never leave"
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
11:29pm Mon 21 Jan 08
With regard Thorshammer, the scandinavian dream world resident, coming from a part of the world famous for seafarers, I would have thought you were bright enough to realise that HMS Victory does not have rivets, it was launched and did battle at Trafalgar many years before the first 'Iron Clad', HMS Warrior, took to the seas.
It is always a pleasure to help educate the deprived and less fortunate.
GET WELL SOON
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
11:49pm Mon 21 Jan 08
the great khali, says...
3:47pm Tue 22 Jan 08
hulk hogan wrote:fecking div
big show wrote:same person? like how? do you have a brain? get a life you dumb knob headric flair wrote:idiotHands up wrote:no its not the same person, you dumb ****ric flair wrote: my nan can play better football than that, the passing in that game was so sh@t, and the possesion was terrible, lazy players because the manager isn\'t strict enough, if i was manager i would give them all a good hiding, they should get no wages for their punishment, i know more about good football then anyone else p.s burley to scotland and someeone sort out saints my nan can play better football than that, the passing in that game was so sh@t, and the possesion was terrible, lazy players because the manager isn\'t strict enough, if i was manager i would give them all a good hiding, they should get no wages for their punishment, i know more about good football then anyone else p.s burley to scotland and someeone sort out saintsHands up anyone that thinks - 'ric flair' / 'big show' / 'hulk hogan' / 'khali' are the same person.
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Sniper, says...
8:06am Mon 21 Jan 08
The only stat in this league we are top of is the fewest number of yellow cards. Which doesn't prove to me we are disciplined, it proves we are soft.