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Stern John the hero as Saints stay up

3:44pm Sunday 4th May 2008

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STERN John scored twice and was sent off as Saints secured their Championship status in dramatic style at St Mary's today.

There were scenes of celebration as Saints stayed up - and sent Leicester down instead - by beating Sheffield United 3-2, only their fourth league win in 25 games.

But Saints had to come from behind before claiming the win which sees them avoid a drop into the third tier of English football.

Marek Saganowski levelled just before half-time with his first goal since September, and John fired Saints in front in the second period.

Saints were back in the drop zone when United sub Jon Stead levelld on 65 minutes, only for John to net his 20th league goal of the season four minutes later.

John was dismissed 10 minutes from time for his second bookable offence - a foul, having been cautioned the first time for celebrating his opening goal.

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LB, Southampton says...
4:01pm Sun 4 May 08

YEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!!! Sorry for Leicester, but YESSSSSSS!

Jason, Swansea says...
4:03pm Sun 4 May 08

Yessss! What an afternoon of emotion - now let's get the boardroom issues sorted and make sure next year we're celebrating promotion.

Matt Le Tiss on Gillette Soccer Special was a legend!

Paul, Warsash says...
4:04pm Sun 4 May 08

OMG never been so worried and relieved!!!
Comon you Saints!!!!

Comon Cardiff!!!!!!

Ron, Locks Heath says...
4:07pm Sun 4 May 08

bristol pfc wrote:
lucky scummers
SOUTHAMPTON 2 Bristol City 0
Bristol Rovers are staying down

manxsaint, says...
4:08pm Sun 4 May 08

Whoever is in charge next year we must never be in this position again. Let the rebuild begin now. Come on you Saints (and Come on you Cardiff for a good end to the season)

John B, Bitterne says...
4:10pm Sun 4 May 08

Easy Easy we even finished above Coventry.

I must admit I was very down when Stead Scored and worried when John was sent off.

After a dreadful season I am now on a high.

We need a proper defence for the coming season Its a pity that Richard Wright will probably leave us he was my man of the season.

Wills, says...
4:11pm Sun 4 May 08

Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes!

That's what I call football, well done to all especially Pearson what a legend! Let's build for next season and pompey to lose the FA Cup would bring Happy Days!

East Anglian Saint, Norwich says...
4:11pm Sun 4 May 08

Well done Saints.

We never do things the easy way,but a cracking game.

yessssssss, yeeeeeeeeeeeees says...
4:13pm Sun 4 May 08

Yeeeeeeeeeeees, so unbelievably happy. that showed those skates that went to the game.
unbelievable, promotion next year then
COYR

Ray, Eastleigh says...
4:13pm Sun 4 May 08

Sorry for leicester but what poetic justice for mandaric for us to send HIM down

Skate, says...
4:15pm Sun 4 May 08

Well done, you must all be very proud to have stayed in the Championship.

DevonSaint, I can't beleive it says...
4:18pm Sun 4 May 08

Proud to be a Saint today, well done lads, keep that up next season and we can go up! But Stern, please keep your shirt on next time!

COYR!!!

Dave (London Saint), London says...
4:19pm Sun 4 May 08

Out in Soho tonight !!!! (In red and white) YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
SS

Sheik Abdul, Dubia says...
4:24pm Sun 4 May 08

Yes well done Saints now please support Cardiff as we want the Fishy Mums!

Fishy Wife, On me Boat says...
4:30pm Sun 4 May 08

Loads of Skates about loverly!

yyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeee eeeeessssssssssss!!! !!!!!!!, says...
4:34pm Sun 4 May 08

yyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeee
eeeeeeeessssssssssss



couzzy, says...
4:43pm Sun 4 May 08

THIS was what football is all about, great drama,great result, great performances and at long long last some BOTTLE shown by EVERYONE!!!

The atmosphere was electric and full credit to the sheffield fans for playing their part too. To cap it all i got to walk on the hallowed turf at the end, what a day and lets hope for better next season!!! UP THE SAINTS!!!!!

Andy Welsh, Sudbury says...
4:48pm Sun 4 May 08

A brilliant win today, but before we get too carried away with talk of promotion, we will have to see what magic Rupert can weave in terms of investment. Relegation would have meant oblivion, but staying up will almost certainly see the dismantling of the current team and its replacement with a blend of old pros and academy youngsters. With the right man at the helm this may be a success. With the wrong one, we could be back here again at the end of next season.

Ronnie, Sheffield says...
5:01pm Sun 4 May 08

Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground.

Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric.

Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen.

Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South.

Best Regards Ronnie.


The Messiah, Heaven says...
5:08pm Sun 4 May 08

Just thank the Messiah,I said I would keep you up
Keep the Faith
The Messiah

wiltshire saint, at home says...
5:14pm Sun 4 May 08

Thanks for the assistance Messiah. Can you do the same for Cardiff now?

couzzy, says...
5:15pm Sun 4 May 08

Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground.

Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric.

Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen.

Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South.

Best Regards Ronnie.



Thanks Ronnie,

same to you mate, your fans were great today,loads of banter flying around and some of the fancy dressed were truly inspired (particularly catwoman, could you leave her here,lol) I know its a cliche but football was the winner today and i made a point of clapping your fans because i think you were a credit to your club and your players and with that in mind i cant wait for the rematch next year. Thanks again , it was great having you here.

acersaint, Corby says...
5:21pm Sun 4 May 08

My god I needed a stiff brandy after that. Le God was brilliant on Sky. Thanks to all the fans that went. Here's to starting next season with a clean sheet and hopefully some investment. ps the pompey fool is very quiet!!!

Rocket, Southampton says...
5:21pm Sun 4 May 08

Ronnie wrote:
Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
Nice one Ronnie,
A word of Advice, do not venture 15 miles down the Coast Eastbound from Southampton, at the moment they are calling this place Little Austria also known as Portsmouth, safe journey home. Rocket.

Lammy, Southampton says...
5:23pm Sun 4 May 08

Well done Saints, brilliant. Just don't do that to us again.Good times next year i think!!
Hope that result puts a stop to any bullsh:t on here from pompey "fans".

SOUTHAMPTON FC- CURRENTLY THE LAST REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE SOUTH COAST TO PLAY EUROPEAN FOOTBALL!!

Rocket, Southampton says...
5:31pm Sun 4 May 08

acersaint wrote:
My god I needed a stiff brandy after that. Le God was brilliant on Sky. Thanks to all the fans that went. Here's to starting next season with a clean sheet and hopefully some investment. ps the pompey fool is very quiet!!!
Are we on about Crew 657??

Richie, Support Sheffield working in Southampton says...
5:34pm Sun 4 May 08

Went to St Marys after meeting the Sheffield lads. Sat with the boys from both sides in the town for a few jars. Had highs and lows throughout the game. I love Sheffield but all the boys are in agreement that you made it like a cup final. No sad nasty stuff like that shower of s__t down the road. Just good old fashion banter and a beer.

You certainly deserved it, and no real disappointment here as like cliche goes, football was the winner. Richie.

Amz, Eastleigh says...
5:38pm Sun 4 May 08

We Are staying up we are staying up. Cracking match Woop Woop Woop.

Rocket, Southampton says...
5:43pm Sun 4 May 08

Richie wrote:
Went to St Marys after meeting the Sheffield lads. Sat with the boys from both sides in the town for a few jars. Had highs and lows throughout the game. I love Sheffield but all the boys are in agreement that you made it like a cup final. No sad nasty stuff like that shower of s__t down the road. Just good old fashion banter and a beer. You certainly deserved it, and no real disappointment here as like cliche goes, football was the winner. Richie.
Another sensible person, good to see there are good people in this world, after all it is a game, good to know everyone are getting to know about the SH*T down the road also known as "Little Austria"

Jim, Hedge End., says...
5:45pm Sun 4 May 08

I have supported the saints since the 1950's and today's match was more important to me than the excitement of the heady day's of 1976. We have now got to get things really sorted out at the very top to get the stability required to have a successful season for 2008/9.
I also want to thank Sheffield's "Ronnie" for his very kind words. Say wot you feel Ronnie.
COYR

lynda, Southampton says...
5:46pm Sun 4 May 08

nail biting game I was sitting on the edge of my seat at home in my Saints shirt listening to the commentary on the radio,it was a fantastic boost and well done to Nigel Pearson and to all the team.Fantastic

simon the headache macdonald, says...
5:51pm Sun 4 May 08

WOT A GAME, WOT A GAME THAT WAS AMAZING MY HEAD IS SPINNING WITH JOY, LOWE PLEASE DONT GET RID OF NP, AT LEAST HE SHOWS PASSION,
COME ON YOU RED AND WHITE ARMY!!!!!!

LFerrone, Bournemouth says...
5:51pm Sun 4 May 08

Well done to the Saints hope you will soon return to the premiership. Although I am a Bournemouth Supporter I was pleased that you have avoided the drop and now hope that our other local team Pompey wins the FA Cup

Red and White Fan, Soton says...
5:58pm Sun 4 May 08

Why would anyone waste time trying to meet up with you you idiot? plenty of better things to do like go and celebrate the fact that we're staying up!!!
YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEE
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
ESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
S
Why don't you leave it to us and decent Pompey fans like Sailor Sam to have a proper debate on here?
COYR!!!

Chris Wille, Oregon USA. says...
6:10pm Sun 4 May 08

Skate wrote:
Well done, you must all be very proud to have stayed in the Championship.
We are indeed Skate, and thanks for your congratulations by the way. What a turnout too.
Well done NP, and all concerned, especially the fans of THE BEST SUPPORTED CLUB ON THE SOUTH COAST!!

Chris Wille, Oregon USA says...
6:23pm Sun 4 May 08

Ronnie wrote:
Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
Thanks for that Ronnie. Sorry you missed the playoffs, but I think our needs were greater than yours today.
Good luck next season.

Rocker268, Hampshire says...
6:26pm Sun 4 May 08

What a great game, one of the best I have ever been too, the atmposphere was even better than last year when we secured a place in the play-offs. I'm glad we payed a tribute to the city and the club today infront of the United fans and have shut up the majority of our critics.
It was a shame John got sent off although the last 3 minutes were literally nail biting, I have never bitten my nails before but was having a nice nibble throughout the game especially the end.
Thanks for keeping us up Nigel and well done to both the team and us fans COYR

Expat, Manila,Philippines says...
6:32pm Sun 4 May 08

Thank you to the Sheffield posters for being so respectful. Well done Saints! Onwards and forwards.

TFLS Saint, The South Coast Riviera says...
6:33pm Sun 4 May 08

I think it was about three months ago that I posted the fact that Saints were too good to go down on 606. To Hells, Shirl, Del and my good friend Scooby congratulations...

ps I shall return in the very near future...

red for life, says...
6:42pm Sun 4 May 08

Skate wrote:
Well done, you must all be very proud to have stayed in the Championship.
sad bitter your days are numbered

Eric Hoskins, saudi arabia says...
6:43pm Sun 4 May 08

Well done Mr Pearson, now do us a big favour and sign Richard Wright on a permanent transfer, whatever it costs it will be worth it next season. Please take a look at some of the 'reserves', who appear to have performed more consistently than their senior counterparts: Baseya, Lancashire, McGoldrick, Lallana etc., there are many old 'lags' coasting home to retirement in the senior squad. Good luck.

Rocket, Southampton says...
6:54pm Sun 4 May 08

red for life wrote:
Skate wrote: Well done, you must all be very proud to have stayed in the Championship.
sad bitter your days are numbered
Could have Oakley back as well.

OSPREY SAINT, SOUTHAMPTON says...
6:59pm Sun 4 May 08

That will do nicely, a great game that could have been spoiled by a Ref who thought he was more important than the game was.For once we had decent Assistant Referees who got 99% of their decisions right, well done all. NP must stay.

HAPPY CHAPPY, WEMBLEY 17TH MAY says...
7:18pm Sun 4 May 08

So you stayed ulast game of the season in the CHUMPS league WOWWEE something to be really proud of !
All thats changed is that the heartbreak has been put off for a year, cos when LOWE takes over he aint gonna put any money in and you know it.
Lets face it STAINS are a selling club always have been always will be your a bunch of loosers in the CHUMPS LEAGUE.
LOVINIT LOVINIT LOVINIT

Chris Wille, Oregon USA says...
7:39pm Sun 4 May 08

HAPPY CHAPPY wrote:
So you stayed ulast game of the season in the CHUMPS league WOWWEE something to be really proud of ! All thats changed is that the heartbreak has been put off for a year, cos when LOWE takes over he aint gonna put any money in and you know it. Lets face it STAINS are a selling club always have been always will be your a bunch of loosers in the CHUMPS LEAGUE. LOVINIT LOVINIT LOVINIT
Was it the Chumps league when you were in it not so long ago doughnut?

steve weston, Locks Heath says...
7:44pm Sun 4 May 08

Well done to Nigel Pearson for getting the players to play with some passion. The fact the game only kept us in the Chamipionship allows us to build for the future, relegation would have been so difficult to get back from. Yet agaibn we showed the potential with full house, great atmosphere and together we managed the win under pressure. Rupert please note, don't change the manager or the fans will this time hound you out of the club forever. Greatest tribute to Pearson is the performances of Euell and Jermaine Wright who both looked awful under Burley but in the last 10 games have been outstanding.

Full marks to Sheff Utd who really came and made a game of it, just greatful Beattie wasn't fit!

Cazza, says...
7:47pm Sun 4 May 08

Ronnie wrote:
Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground.

Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric.

Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen.

Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South.

Best Regards Ronnie.

Spoken like a true gent ~ thank you.

And thanks to all the team and our supporters, who did us proud today.

ONWARDS AND UPWARDS!!

Proud Saint, Southampton says...
7:50pm Sun 4 May 08

Ronnie wrote:
Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
I've got to say, not many fans of other clubs would congratulate winning fans like United did today! Makes a change to go to a match with little trouble! an excellent result COME ON YOU REDS!

Bryan Bridgwater, Courtice Ontario Canada says...
7:56pm Sun 4 May 08

All I can say is that but for Leon Crouch and Laurie M bringing in Nigel Pearson, we were doomed.Lowe and Wilde are the beneficiaries of this excellent choice of a Manager.

Had we been relegated as almost certainly would have happened but for Nigel Pearson achieving the following:

1. Generating motivation and belief amongst the squad.

2. Improving the fitness levels

3.Gaining the respect for fairness ,something Burley did not have.


Players such as Vignal and Licka were totally ignored by Burley and both made a contribution and Euell and Wright were the heroes after both had been booed by their own fans for several weeks. This is what can be described as getting the best out of your players knowing what they are really capable of.


4.Nigel Pearson also brought in Wright(What a fantastic goalie), Perry and Lucketti all of whom played a big part .

All I can say is that realistically Lowe/Wilde have the support of no more than 30% of the fans while Nigel Pearson has 90% of the fans behind him.

On this basis , if Rupert Lowe wants to improve his popularity then I think he would be very prudent to continue with Nigel Pearson, who has done more than enough to make the job his.


Its so sad that the Boardroom is where all the problems are and the power struggle that we have witnessed is disrupting the progress that Nigel Pearson has accomplished in starting to rebuild our club.



Please Mr Lowe /Mr Wilde allow Nigel Pearson to continue to accomplish as we were doomed to relegation when he came aboard and he is the prime reason we're still in the Championship.


Rocket, Southampton says...
7:57pm Sun 4 May 08

Cazza wrote:
Ronnie wrote: Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
Spoken like a true gent ~ thank you. And thanks to all the team and our supporters, who did us proud today. ONWARDS AND UPWARDS!!
Totaly agree with you Cazza,
Sheffield Boys are Great, as long as they keep their Hats on.

Rocket, Southampton says...
8:07pm Sun 4 May 08

Chris Wille wrote:
HAPPY CHAPPY wrote: So you stayed ulast game of the season in the CHUMPS league WOWWEE something to be really proud of ! All thats changed is that the heartbreak has been put off for a year, cos when LOWE takes over he aint gonna put any money in and you know it. Lets face it STAINS are a selling club always have been always will be your a bunch of loosers in the CHUMPS LEAGUE. LOVINIT LOVINIT LOVINIT
Was it the Chumps league when you were in it not so long ago doughnut?
So you are obviously a Skate supporter,NO PLACE IN EUROPE NO CHANCE OF WINNING THE FA CUP, stick to what you are best at, have a lie in with your Sister tomorow

Ed, Taunton says...
8:09pm Sun 4 May 08

Kids - Stay in school or you may turn out like 'Happy Chappy'. We wouldn't want that now would we?

Congratulations to Nigel Pearson, you deserve this small taste of success and I wish you well for next season.

Now let's forget this season ever happened and regroup for the next campaign. It was nice to have that feeling of being a proud Saints fan again. It's been a long time....

Martin Orford, Bishops Waltham says...
8:12pm Sun 4 May 08

Well done Saints, you saved the best 'til last. The fans gave everything, so now the Board need to give something back in return. How about:

1. Give Nigel Pearson a proper contract. The man performed a miracle with no transfer money or window to work with, and some of the better players taken away from under his nose before he'd even had a chance to look at them. No-one could have done any more.

2. Give him some money to build his own team.

3. Give Glenn Hoddle a very wide berth. The last thing we need now is his fussy, over-complicated version of football.

And if you're still in a giving mood, how about giving West Ham a call about a permanent move for that superb goalkeeper they loaned us?

John B, Bitterne says...
8:18pm Sun 4 May 08

Bryan Bridgwater wrote:
All I can say is that but for Leon Crouch and Laurie M bringing in Nigel Pearson, we were doomed.Lowe and Wilde are the beneficiaries of this excellent choice of a Manager. Had we been relegated as almost certainly would have happened but for Nigel Pearson achieving the following: 1. Generating motivation and belief amongst the squad. 2. Improving the fitness levels 3.Gaining the respect for fairness ,something Burley did not have. Players such as Vignal and Licka were totally ignored by Burley and both made a contribution and Euell and Wright were the heroes after both had been booed by their own fans for several weeks. This is what can be described as getting the best out of your players knowing what they are really capable of. 4.Nigel Pearson also brought in Wright(What a fantastic goalie), Perry and Lucketti all of whom played a big part . All I can say is that realistically Lowe/Wilde have the support of no more than 30% of the fans while Nigel Pearson has 90% of the fans behind him. On this basis , if Rupert Lowe wants to improve his popularity then I think he would be very prudent to continue with Nigel Pearson, who has done more than enough to make the job his. Its so sad that the Boardroom is where all the problems are and the power struggle that we have witnessed is disrupting the progress that Nigel Pearson has accomplished in starting to rebuild our club. Please Mr Lowe /Mr Wilde allow Nigel Pearson to continue to accomplish as we were doomed to relegation when he came aboard and he is the prime reason we\'re still in the Championship.
I do not understand why Pearson is a complete hero his results are no better than Burleys.

I dont think many people me included thought he would take us into the relegation places but not beating Coventry and Burnley nearly cost us Championship Status.

3 Wins 7 Draws 3 Losses 16 points

I dont really know if he is the man to guide us upwards only time will tell but he should be thanked for the team getting four points in the last two games.
I would not be happy if we only had 16 points after 11 games next season.

I feel the key to next season is whether Saga can play regularly and score goals and the recruitment of both a quality Centre Back and quality right Full Back

L, La La Land says...
8:30pm Sun 4 May 08

Thank christ for staying up!! I had actually started to think of good things about league 1!
Up the Saints! Better season next year - hopefully lowe and his crap style wont be in by then !

Brummy Saint, birmingham says...
8:44pm Sun 4 May 08

Best supported team in the South - nearly 32000 fans. What is Fratton's highest attendance? - please advise 657 or Sam

John B, Bitterne says...
8:47pm Sun 4 May 08

Brummy Saint wrote:
Best supported team in the South - nearly 32000 fans. What is Fratton\'s highest attendance? - please advise 657 or Sam
What a stupid post

Portsmouth are in the Premiership and the Cup Final they are doing well we are not

Bournemouth Saint, Bournemouth says...
8:48pm Sun 4 May 08

Ronnie wrote:
Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i\'d just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
Thanks Ronnie - a true gent and an asset to your club. Good luck next season. You and the likes of you are always welcome to our ground. Hope we go up together next season!

Andy P, Bitterne says...
8:50pm Sun 4 May 08

Ronnie wrote:
Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
R U READING THIS,POMPEY.

PROPER FANS

HAPPY CHAPPY, WEMBLEY 17TH MAY says...
8:58pm Sun 4 May 08

Andy P wrote:
Ronnie wrote: Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
R U READING THIS,POMPEY. PROPER FANS
Proper fans, dont make me laugh.
Proper fans dont hit other fans over the head with hammers and give them brain damage.
You STAINS though didn't you ANDY PI55 !
or would you rather just forget about that one like I sad before their are some evil STAINS supporters, and you will never get rid of that tarnish !

Rocket, Southampton says...
9:06pm Sun 4 May 08

Andy P wrote:
Ronnie wrote: Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
R U READING THIS,POMPEY. PROPER FANS
Totaly Agree mate, come on Cardiff, shut the Skates up for good.

Callum, Gosport says...
9:07pm Sun 4 May 08

Can we all stop this pathetic argueing? some of the insults are going too far now and we're forgetting what was important about today - our great club doing us proud!

The atmosphere was electric today and we should all be proud of how we helped cheer the team on. Thanks to NP who brought in the three players who kept us up, Perry, Lucketti and Wright, and of course guided us to some good performances and vital results.

Now we need to use the summer to sort out the off-field goings on and push on for promotion next season!

COYR

sainth, southampton says...
9:19pm Sun 4 May 08

I agree Callum, the atmosphere was brilliant today. by the way, Illingsworth, the so called greatest saints fan in the world was completely silent for the whole of the game. Please ignore this wakners comments ever again. COYR

toe cutter champ, totton says...
10:03pm Sun 4 May 08

Anyone would of thought we'd won the cup!I'm glad we've stayed up but i don't feel theres been much to celebrate!

jonanddebs, Shirley says...
10:36pm Sun 4 May 08

John B wrote:
Bryan Bridgwater wrote: All I can say is that but for Leon Crouch and Laurie M bringing in Nigel Pearson, we were doomed.Lowe and Wilde are the beneficiaries of this excellent choice of a Manager. Had we been relegated as almost certainly would have happened but for Nigel Pearson achieving the following: 1. Generating motivation and belief amongst the squad. 2. Improving the fitness levels 3.Gaining the respect for fairness ,something Burley did not have. Players such as Vignal and Licka were totally ignored by Burley and both made a contribution and Euell and Wright were the heroes after both had been booed by their own fans for several weeks. This is what can be described as getting the best out of your players knowing what they are really capable of. 4.Nigel Pearson also brought in Wright(What a fantastic goalie), Perry and Lucketti all of whom played a big part . All I can say is that realistically Lowe/Wilde have the support of no more than 30% of the fans while Nigel Pearson has 90% of the fans behind him. On this basis , if Rupert Lowe wants to improve his popularity then I think he would be very prudent to continue with Nigel Pearson, who has done more than enough to make the job his. Its so sad that the Boardroom is where all the problems are and the power struggle that we have witnessed is disrupting the progress that Nigel Pearson has accomplished in starting to rebuild our club. Please Mr Lowe /Mr Wilde allow Nigel Pearson to continue to accomplish as we were doomed to relegation when he came aboard and he is the prime reason we\'re still in the Championship.
I do not understand why Pearson is a complete hero his results are no better than Burleys. I dont think many people me included thought he would take us into the relegation places but not beating Coventry and Burnley nearly cost us Championship Status. 3 Wins 7 Draws 3 Losses 16 points I dont really know if he is the man to guide us upwards only time will tell but he should be thanked for the team getting four points in the last two games. I would not be happy if we only had 16 points after 11 games next season. I feel the key to next season is whether Saga can play regularly and score goals and the recruitment of both a quality Centre Back and quality right Full Back
When you look at what pearson had at his disposal he has done an amzing job. Burley had Rasiak and Skacel in his squad. He also had a fit vignal and andrew davies and had two fit keepers for his reign and didn't have to recall the third choice from torquay and play him like Pearson did. With a fully fit squad and a bit of investment Pearson will make us a fighting force in the championship.

COYR

disgraceful, says...
11:14pm Sun 4 May 08

Crew - you sound like a rough, nasty piece of work....the things you type and the things you do.... what an evil thug! Who does he support? Ah - should of known!

Saintlygirl, Kingsland Stand says...
11:16pm Sun 4 May 08

Ronnie wrote:
Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
Thank you so much Ronnie. So much nicer to read words like yours not like crew 657 who always stirs things with offensive comments.

Knibbo, Sitting pretty says...
11:20pm Sun 4 May 08

HAPPY CHAPPY wrote:
So you stayed ulast game of the season in the CHUMPS league WOWWEE something to be really proud of ! All thats changed is that the heartbreak has been put off for a year, cos when LOWE takes over he aint gonna put any money in and you know it. Lets face it STAINS are a selling club always have been always will be your a bunch of loosers in the CHUMPS LEAGUE. LOVINIT LOVINIT LOVINIT
TAWT! Oh dear it appears my spelling is as bad as yours you inbred freak!!!!!

Andy P, Bitterne says...
11:47pm Sun 4 May 08

HAPPY CHAPPY wrote:
Andy P wrote:
Ronnie wrote: Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
R U READING THIS,POMPEY. PROPER FANS
Proper fans, dont make me laugh. Proper fans dont hit other fans over the head with hammers and give them brain damage. You STAINS though didn't you ANDY PI55 ! or would you rather just forget about that one like I sad before their are some evil STAINS supporters, and you will never get rid of that tarnish !
Yes and proper fans do not smash their own city to bits, now do they six-fingers.

That HURT with another HUGE bitter-pill swallowed again today gives us Saints so much satisfaction.

Unlike pompey,THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON,will not slide down the leagues and stay there for half a century.

OWTSGMI

Shazza, says...
11:51pm Sun 4 May 08

Well we done the business, but it's gonna be a long season next year. Think we'll be in administration no matter what, but let NP get his signings in and I think we'll be alright. We may be able to battle our way out!!!

Aaron, winchester says...
12:45am Mon 5 May 08

What a game it was, Sterb coulnd't finsh a bag of crisps in the last few games, but he did well against UTD! We are staying up, and im rather drubk lol!

Chris Wille, Oregon USA says...
2:34am Mon 5 May 08

Aaron wrote:
What a game it was, Sterb coulnd't finsh a bag of crisps in the last few games, but he did well against UTD! We are staying up, and im rather drubk lol!
Nice one Aaron. Great to hear you are having a night to remember. Me too.

Andy T, Salt Lake City, USA says...
5:17am Mon 5 May 08

John B wrote:
Bryan Bridgwater wrote: All I can say is that but for Leon Crouch and Laurie M bringing in Nigel Pearson, we were doomed.Lowe and Wilde are the beneficiaries of this excellent choice of a Manager. Had we been relegated as almost certainly would have happened but for Nigel Pearson achieving the following: 1. Generating motivation and belief amongst the squad. 2. Improving the fitness levels 3.Gaining the respect for fairness ,something Burley did not have. Players such as Vignal and Licka were totally ignored by Burley and both made a contribution and Euell and Wright were the heroes after both had been booed by their own fans for several weeks. This is what can be described as getting the best out of your players knowing what they are really capable of. 4.Nigel Pearson also brought in Wright(What a fantastic goalie), Perry and Lucketti all of whom played a big part . All I can say is that realistically Lowe/Wilde have the support of no more than 30% of the fans while Nigel Pearson has 90% of the fans behind him. On this basis , if Rupert Lowe wants to improve his popularity then I think he would be very prudent to continue with Nigel Pearson, who has done more than enough to make the job his. Its so sad that the Boardroom is where all the problems are and the power struggle that we have witnessed is disrupting the progress that Nigel Pearson has accomplished in starting to rebuild our club. Please Mr Lowe /Mr Wilde allow Nigel Pearson to continue to accomplish as we were doomed to relegation when he came aboard and he is the prime reason we\\\\\\\'re still in the Championship.
I do not understand why Pearson is a complete hero his results are no better than Burleys. I dont think many people me included thought he would take us into the relegation places but not beating Coventry and Burnley nearly cost us Championship Status. 3 Wins 7 Draws 3 Losses 16 points I dont really know if he is the man to guide us upwards only time will tell but he should be thanked for the team getting four points in the last two games. I would not be happy if we only had 16 points after 11 games next season. I feel the key to next season is whether Saga can play regularly and score goals and the recruitment of both a quality Centre Back and quality right Full Back
Give me a break. Pearson was superb. The mess he walked into was Burleys's - his players and nobody elses. Pearson brought in 3 fantastic loan signings and did something Burley didn't - played Saganowski. The way he has the team playing and working hard is something sorely lacking during Burley's tenure.
PS. Watched Beckham play here last night and score 2 great goals - can't we sign him?

John B, Bitterne says...
7:18am Mon 5 May 08

Andy T wrote:
John B wrote:
Bryan Bridgwater wrote: All I can say is that but for Leon Crouch and Laurie M bringing in Nigel Pearson, we were doomed.Lowe and Wilde are the beneficiaries of this excellent choice of a Manager. Had we been relegated as almost certainly would have happened but for Nigel Pearson achieving the following: 1. Generating motivation and belief amongst the squad. 2. Improving the fitness levels 3.Gaining the respect for fairness ,something Burley did not have. Players such as Vignal and Licka were totally ignored by Burley and both made a contribution and Euell and Wright were the heroes after both had been booed by their own fans for several weeks. This is what can be described as getting the best out of your players knowing what they are really capable of. 4.Nigel Pearson also brought in Wright(What a fantastic goalie), Perry and Lucketti all of whom played a big part . All I can say is that realistically Lowe/Wilde have the support of no more than 30% of the fans while Nigel Pearson has 90% of the fans behind him. On this basis , if Rupert Lowe wants to improve his popularity then I think he would be very prudent to continue with Nigel Pearson, who has done more than enough to make the job his. Its so sad that the Boardroom is where all the problems are and the power struggle that we have witnessed is disrupting the progress that Nigel Pearson has accomplished in starting to rebuild our club. Please Mr Lowe /Mr Wilde allow Nigel Pearson to continue to accomplish as we were doomed to relegation when he came aboard and he is the prime reason we\\\\\\\'re still in the Championship.
I do not understand why Pearson is a complete hero his results are no better than Burleys. I dont think many people me included thought he would take us into the relegation places but not beating Coventry and Burnley nearly cost us Championship Status. 3 Wins 7 Draws 3 Losses 16 points I dont really know if he is the man to guide us upwards only time will tell but he should be thanked for the team getting four points in the last two games. I would not be happy if we only had 16 points after 11 games next season. I feel the key to next season is whether Saga can play regularly and score goals and the recruitment of both a quality Centre Back and quality right Full Back
Give me a break. Pearson was superb. The mess he walked into was Burleys's - his players and nobody elses. Pearson brought in 3 fantastic loan signings and did something Burley didn't - played Saganowski. The way he has the team playing and working hard is something sorely lacking during Burley's tenure. PS. Watched Beckham play here last night and score 2 great goals - can't we sign him?
Yes I totally agree Burley was a disaster his choice of Player's was poor I think he should have been sacked in the Autumn.

However I am not certain yet regarding Pearson other teams with new managers like Crystal Palace Sheff Utd and Preston performed a lot better.

Dont get me wrong I think Pearson did an OK job but I dont know what should be done if after 11 games next season we have only eleven points.


Manny Saints Zulus Biker, Eastleigh says...
8:16am Mon 5 May 08

Stern John has been our saviour, a deciple of God sent from a higher place to save our saints. Too get 19 goals which have single handedly helped keep us in the CCC is a huge achivement. Nigel Pearson must now be given the job of manager as he has proved himself competant in the job. NP has motivated and got the players playing real football and as a team, he has turned them from allsorts to players playing like they want to achive thier best. NP has made some defining loan buys and some great tactics and subs. The Bristol City, Charlton, WBA and Sheffield United games have been fantastic performances (promotion type if we played like that all season)and produced a boost to the fans who ensured a atmospher of the highest order. The Saints fans and the players have done the business and that down to the manager who allways confirmed the belife that Saints will stay up. Give Nigeal pearson the job, invest in some players, ensure contracts are completed and keep our new talent and lets get promoted next season.

Mike, Soton says...
8:19am Mon 5 May 08

Bryan Bridgwater wrote:
All I can say is that but for Leon Crouch and Laurie M bringing in Nigel Pearson, we were doomed.Lowe and Wilde are the beneficiaries of this excellent choice of a Manager. Had we been relegated as almost certainly would have happened but for Nigel Pearson achieving the following: 1. Generating motivation and belief amongst the squad. 2. Improving the fitness levels 3.Gaining the respect for fairness ,something Burley did not have. Players such as Vignal and Licka were totally ignored by Burley and both made a contribution and Euell and Wright were the heroes after both had been booed by their own fans for several weeks. This is what can be described as getting the best out of your players knowing what they are really capable of. 4.Nigel Pearson also brought in Wright(What a fantastic goalie), Perry and Lucketti all of whom played a big part . All I can say is that realistically Lowe/Wilde have the support of no more than 30% of the fans while Nigel Pearson has 90% of the fans behind him. On this basis , if Rupert Lowe wants to improve his popularity then I think he would be very prudent to continue with Nigel Pearson, who has done more than enough to make the job his. Its so sad that the Boardroom is where all the problems are and the power struggle that we have witnessed is disrupting the progress that Nigel Pearson has accomplished in starting to rebuild our club. Please Mr Lowe /Mr Wilde allow Nigel Pearson to continue to accomplish as we were doomed to relegation when he came aboard and he is the prime reason we're still in the Championship.
Pearsons a good defensive coach and yes he appears to say and do all the right things but if he trully was a good manager we wouldnt have had to wait until yesterday for survival!
I for one am hoping Lowes return signals the return of Hoddle and a true chance of investment and a return to the premiership as with Pearson i dont thhink thats achievable!
All I can say is thanks for the stop gap Nigel and good luck for the future.

Glenn, Leeds says...
10:06am Mon 5 May 08

well done saints,what an afternoon watching soccer special,Letiss was brilliant,lets get all this boardroom crap sorted asap and give NP a chance next season,i bet if hoddle had been giving the same time as NP to keep us up we would have been relegated weeks ago.lets have a good pre season and give some of the kids a chance (lallana) for one.I can enjoy my summer holidays now without having the p##s ripped out of me.once again well done saints onwards and upwards.

the totton scrutineer, TOTTON says...
11:59am Mon 5 May 08

This time next year we will have sold off and hopefully challenging for the top spot Well done NP please stay and give us more to cheer next year.Yesterday ws pure theatre and what a finale.

John Hamon, Jersey says...
1:35pm Mon 5 May 08

stern john is da best
19 goals this season is amazin and without him we would be relgated and in league 1

unlike for leicaster i wanted coventry to go down cause leon best (who was at saints then scored an own goal and missed a penalty against derby in the play offs) went there

fresh prince, says...
1:37pm Mon 5 May 08

Well done Saints, try not to leave it too late next season. Promotion next year, then show the scummers that your back on track, and give them a good **** whooping on the pitch. All you scummers need to shut it, dont forget you have the cup final coming up, we will all be watching you get stuffed!
Ha Ha

True Blue, Fareham says...
4:10pm Mon 5 May 08

Andy P wrote:
HAPPY CHAPPY wrote:
Andy P wrote:
Ronnie wrote: Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
R U READING THIS,POMPEY. PROPER FANS
Proper fans, dont make me laugh. Proper fans dont hit other fans over the head with hammers and give them brain damage. You STAINS though didn't you ANDY PI55 ! or would you rather just forget about that one like I sad before their are some evil STAINS supporters, and you will never get rid of that tarnish !
Yes and proper fans do not smash their own city to bits, now do they six-fingers. That HURT with another HUGE bitter-pill swallowed again today gives us Saints so much satisfaction. Unlike pompey,THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON,will not slide down the leagues and stay there for half a century. OWTSGMI
Have you any news on the current condition of the Manchester United Supporter who was attacked by your fans outside 'Saint's Fans Pub' a few years back?
The big crowd you had this weekend was because everyone was expecting it to be a funeral, and even with a win, it would have been if others had won!
You had to rely on others to keep your position!
So you think that Saints will not slide down the leagues, as Pompey once did!
Let me remind you that, this time last year you were play off material, at the opposite end of the table to what you ended this season!
Your loan players will now return to the clubs that hold their registration!
What does that leave you with? Optimism? I doubt it!
How much money do you think that Pearson will have to spend when the transfer window opens?
I bet it is a few bob short of what Harry has to spend!
IF (R) IF Pearson has money to spend, do you think it will be enough to bring in better players than the ones that have nearly got you relegated?
With the boardroom problems, and the posts on these pages showing a lack of unity among fans, what players do you think would want to come and join such a club?
Enjoy your relief at having avoided relegation, but the battle recommences next August!
Incidentally, I am pleased to see that you admit that Pompey is THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON!

Rowdy, says...
5:18pm Mon 5 May 08

True Blue, Fareham on 4:10pm today
Andy P wrote:
HAPPY CHAPPY wrote:
Andy P wrote:
Ronnie wrote: Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
R U READING THIS,POMPEY. PROPER FANS
Proper fans, dont make me laugh. Proper fans dont hit other fans over the head with hammers and give them brain damage. You STAINS though didn't you ANDY PI55 ! or would you rather just forget about that one like I sad before their are some evil STAINS supporters, and you will never get rid of that tarnish !
Yes and proper fans do not smash their own city to bits, now do they six-fingers. That HURT with another HUGE bitter-pill swallowed again today gives us Saints so much satisfaction. Unlike pompey,THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON,will not slide down the leagues and stay there for half a century. OWTSGMI
Have you any news on the current condition of the Manchester United Supporter who was attacked by your fans outside 'Saint's Fans Pub' a few years back? The big crowd you had this weekend was because everyone was expecting it to be a funeral, and even with a win, it would have been if others had won! You had to rely on others to keep your position! So you think that Saints will not slide down the leagues, as Pompey once did! Let me remind you that, this time last year you were play off material, at the opposite end of the table to what you ended this season! Your loan players will now return to the clubs that hold their registration! What does that leave you with? Optimism? I doubt it! How much money do you think that Pearson will have to spend when the transfer window opens? I bet it is a few bob short of what Harry has to spend! IF (R) IF Pearson has money to spend, do you think it will be enough to bring in better players than the ones that have nearly got you relegated? With the boardroom problems, and the posts on these pages showing a lack of unity among fans, what players do you think would want to come and join such a club? Enjoy your relief at having avoided relegation, but the battle recommences next August! Incidentally, I am pleased to see that you admit that Pompey is THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON!
Andy P wrote:

HAPPY CHAPPY wrote:
Andy P wrote:
Ronnie wrote: Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
R U READING THIS,POMPEY. PROPER FANS
Proper fans, dont make me laugh. Proper fans dont hit other fans over the head with hammers and give them brain damage. You STAINS though didn't you ANDY PI55 ! or would you rather just forget about that one like I sad before their are some evil STAINS supporters, and you will never get rid of that tarnish !
Yes and proper fans do not smash their own city to bits, now do they six-fingers. That HURT with another HUGE bitter-pill swallowed again today gives us Saints so much satisfaction. Unlike pompey,THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON,will not slide down the leagues and stay there for half a century. !





Have you any news of that portscum filthy in-bred, that lost his leg after getting thrown off a train by saints fans in the 70s?

What a laugh, what a laugh!

True Blue, Fareham says...
6:03pm Mon 5 May 08

Rowdy wrote:
True Blue, Fareham on 4:10pm today
Andy P wrote:
HAPPY CHAPPY wrote:
Andy P wrote:
Ronnie wrote: Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
R U READING THIS,POMPEY. PROPER FANS
Proper fans, dont make me laugh. Proper fans dont hit other fans over the head with hammers and give them brain damage. You STAINS though didn't you ANDY PI55 ! or would you rather just forget about that one like I sad before their are some evil STAINS supporters, and you will never get rid of that tarnish !
Yes and proper fans do not smash their own city to bits, now do they six-fingers. That HURT with another HUGE bitter-pill swallowed again today gives us Saints so much satisfaction. Unlike pompey,THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON,will not slide down the leagues and stay there for half a century. OWTSGMI
Have you any news on the current condition of the Manchester United Supporter who was attacked by your fans outside 'Saint's Fans Pub' a few years back? The big crowd you had this weekend was because everyone was expecting it to be a funeral, and even with a win, it would have been if others had won! You had to rely on others to keep your position! So you think that Saints will not slide down the leagues, as Pompey once did! Let me remind you that, this time last year you were play off material, at the opposite end of the table to what you ended this season! Your loan players will now return to the clubs that hold their registration! What does that leave you with? Optimism? I doubt it! How much money do you think that Pearson will have to spend when the transfer window opens? I bet it is a few bob short of what Harry has to spend! IF (R) IF Pearson has money to spend, do you think it will be enough to bring in better players than the ones that have nearly got you relegated? With the boardroom problems, and the posts on these pages showing a lack of unity among fans, what players do you think would want to come and join such a club? Enjoy your relief at having avoided relegation, but the battle recommences next August! Incidentally, I am pleased to see that you admit that Pompey is THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON! Andy P wrote: HAPPY CHAPPY wrote: Andy P wrote: Ronnie wrote: Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie. R U READING THIS,POMPEY. PROPER FANS Proper fans, dont make me laugh. Proper fans dont hit other fans over the head with hammers and give them brain damage. You STAINS though didn't you ANDY PI55 ! or would you rather just forget about that one like I sad before their are some evil STAINS supporters, and you will never get rid of that tarnish ! Yes and proper fans do not smash their own city to bits, now do they six-fingers. That HURT with another HUGE bitter-pill swallowed again today gives us Saints so much satisfaction. Unlike pompey,THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON,will not slide down the leagues and stay there for half a century. !
Have you any news of that portscum filthy in-bred, that lost his leg after getting thrown off a train by saints fans in the 70s? What a laugh, what a laugh!
I think he was signed by the Stains, because he could play better football with one leg than the red and white striped donkeys at the St Mary's Stables!
HEEE HAW!


Rowdy, says...
6:36pm Mon 5 May 08

What a laugh, though he'd get chopsy, ended up hopping mad. He even grassed up the ones who done it.

Typical filthy scum, when with a bunch of portscum gobs, he's giving it all, loses a leg and does the boys up. Grass...........

Rowdy, says...
6:36pm Mon 5 May 08

What a laugh, though he'd get chopsy, ended up hopping mad. He even grassed up the ones who done it.

Typical filthy scum, when with a bunch of portscum gobs, he's giving it all, loses a leg and does the boys up. Grass...........

welsh for a day!, sholing says...
7:03pm Mon 5 May 08

Get in there,thats what u call a proper game of football with two sets of proper supporters played in a proper stadium! Keep dreaming skates,the russian sugar daddy wont be there forever!

Saints-alive!, Shirley says...
7:20pm Mon 5 May 08

True Blue... You have missed the point of that post...

''Unlike pompey,THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON,will not slide down the leagues an stay there for half a century!''

Isn't referring to your team you do-nut!

Chris Wille, says...
9:58pm Mon 5 May 08

Rocket wrote:
Chris Wille wrote:
HAPPY CHAPPY wrote: So you stayed ulast game of the season in the CHUMPS league WOWWEE something to be really proud of ! All thats changed is that the heartbreak has been put off for a year, cos when LOWE takes over he aint gonna put any money in and you know it. Lets face it STAINS are a selling club always have been always will be your a bunch of loosers in the CHUMPS LEAGUE. LOVINIT LOVINIT LOVINIT
Was it the Chumps league when you were in it not so long ago doughnut?
So you are obviously a Skate supporter,NO PLACE IN EUROPE NO CHANCE OF WINNING THE FA CUP, stick to what you are best at, have a lie in with your Sister tomorow
Idiot!

Fraser, Warmington on sea says...
10:09pm Mon 5 May 08

Sailor Sam where are you.Is there anybody out there

Chris Wille, says...
10:30pm Mon 5 May 08

Rocket wrote:
Chris Wille wrote:
HAPPY CHAPPY wrote: So you stayed ulast game of the season in the CHUMPS league WOWWEE something to be really proud of ! All thats changed is that the heartbreak has been put off for a year, cos when LOWE takes over he aint gonna put any money in and you know it. Lets face it STAINS are a selling club always have been always will be your a bunch of loosers in the CHUMPS LEAGUE. LOVINIT LOVINIT LOVINIT
Was it the Chumps league when you were in it not so long ago doughnut?
So you are obviously a Skate supporter,NO PLACE IN EUROPE NO CHANCE OF WINNING THE FA CUP, stick to what you are best at, have a lie in with your Sister tomorow
What a pethetic creature you appear to be Rocket.

Chris Wille, says...
10:37pm Mon 5 May 08

Rocket wrote:
Chris Wille wrote:
HAPPY CHAPPY wrote: So you stayed ulast game of the season in the CHUMPS league WOWWEE something to be really proud of ! All thats changed is that the heartbreak has been put off for a year, cos when LOWE takes over he aint gonna put any money in and you know it. Lets face it STAINS are a selling club always have been always will be your a bunch of loosers in the CHUMPS LEAGUE. LOVINIT LOVINIT LOVINIT
Was it the Chumps league when you were in it not so long ago doughnut?
So you are obviously a Skate supporter,NO PLACE IN EUROPE NO CHANCE OF WINNING THE FA CUP, stick to what you are best at, have a lie in with your Sister tomorow
Talking to me or Happy?

Chris Wille, Oregon USA says...
11:54pm Mon 5 May 08

Brummy Saint wrote:
Best supported team in the South - nearly 32000 fans. What is Fratton's highest attendance? - please advise 657 or Sam
Hello Brummie. 657 would not have a clue, but the Sailor would probably furnish you with a rather high attendance figure from many,many years ago, but I do know that their most recent premiership home game attracted a mere 18,000 or so. Not that good for a premiership outfit.
Looking back to when they were in the Championship, which was not long ago, even though most of those who post on here can't remember those days, they would have been delighted to get more than 10,000.
No doubt we will soon see what the Sailor has to say about that.
Well done Saints yesterday, and no matter what, you were, still are, and will continue to be THE BEST SUPPORTED TEAM ON THE SOUTH COAST!!!

Chris Wille, Oregon USA says...
4:14am Tue 6 May 08

True Blue wrote:
Rowdy wrote:
True Blue, Fareham on 4:10pm today
Andy P wrote:
HAPPY CHAPPY wrote:
Andy P wrote:
Ronnie wrote: Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
R U READING THIS,POMPEY. PROPER FANS
Proper fans, dont make me laugh. Proper fans dont hit other fans over the head with hammers and give them brain damage. You STAINS though didn't you ANDY PI55 ! or would you rather just forget about that one like I sad before their are some evil STAINS supporters, and you will never get rid of that tarnish !
Yes and proper fans do not smash their own city to bits, now do they six-fingers. That HURT with another HUGE bitter-pill swallowed again today gives us Saints so much satisfaction. Unlike pompey,THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON,will not slide down the leagues and stay there for half a century. OWTSGMI
Have you any news on the current condition of the Manchester United Supporter who was attacked by your fans outside 'Saint's Fans Pub' a few years back? The big crowd you had this weekend was because everyone was expecting it to be a funeral, and even with a win, it would have been if others had won! You had to rely on others to keep your position! So you think that Saints will not slide down the leagues, as Pompey once did! Let me remind you that, this time last year you were play off material, at the opposite end of the table to what you ended this season! Your loan players will now return to the clubs that hold their registration! What does that leave you with? Optimism? I doubt it! How much money do you think that Pearson will have to spend when the transfer window opens? I bet it is a few bob short of what Harry has to spend! IF (R) IF Pearson has money to spend, do you think it will be enough to bring in better players than the ones that have nearly got you relegated? With the boardroom problems, and the posts on these pages showing a lack of unity among fans, what players do you think would want to come and join such a club? Enjoy your relief at having avoided relegation, but the battle recommences next August! Incidentally, I am pleased to see that you admit that Pompey is THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON! Andy P wrote: HAPPY CHAPPY wrote: Andy P wrote: Ronnie wrote: Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie. R U READING THIS,POMPEY. PROPER FANS Proper fans, dont make me laugh. Proper fans dont hit other fans over the head with hammers and give them brain damage. You STAINS though didn't you ANDY PI55 ! or would you rather just forget about that one like I sad before their are some evil STAINS supporters, and you will never get rid of that tarnish ! Yes and proper fans do not smash their own city to bits, now do they six-fingers. That HURT with another HUGE bitter-pill swallowed again today gives us Saints so much satisfaction. Unlike pompey,THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON,will not slide down the leagues and stay there for half a century. !
Have you any news of that portscum filthy in-bred, that lost his leg after getting thrown off a train by saints fans in the 70s? What a laugh, what a laugh!
I think he was signed by the Stains, because he could play better football with one leg than the red and white striped donkeys at the St Mary's Stables! HEEE HAW!
These posts have nothing at all to do with FOOTBAL, the beautiful game. What a sad bunch of individuals you are.
I don't give a hoot which club you claim to support, but true fans of either club would not give you the time of day, even if your sad life depended on it. Next season, try to focus on FOOTBALL, not the tribal nonsense you all come out with via this medium.
Happy Days... True Pompey FOOTBALL fans, the Saints have been there in recent years, as you will be aware, and I know what it will mean for all the FOOTBALL fans in Portsmouth if you manage to lift that wonderful trophy. Hopefully the thug element will stay at home and not spoil what promises to be a great occasion. Good Luck and Good Night.

Chris Wille, Oregon USA says...
4:26am Tue 6 May 08

couzzy wrote:
Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie. Thanks Ronnie, same to you mate, your fans were great today,loads of banter flying around and some of the fancy dressed were truly inspired (particularly catwoman, could you leave her here,lol) I know its a cliche but football was the winner today and i made a point of clapping your fans because i think you were a credit to your club and your players and with that in mind i cant wait for the rematch next year. Thanks again , it was great having you here.
Nice to see some banter between football fans. How refreshing.

Chris Wille, Oregon USA says...
4:42am Tue 6 May 08

Rocket wrote:
Richie wrote: Went to St Marys after meeting the Sheffield lads. Sat with the boys from both sides in the town for a few jars. Had highs and lows throughout the game. I love Sheffield but all the boys are in agreement that you made it like a cup final. No sad nasty stuff like that shower of s__t down the road. Just good old fashion banter and a beer. You certainly deserved it, and no real disappointment here as like cliche goes, football was the winner. Richie.
Another sensible person, good to see there are good people in this world, after all it is a game, good to know everyone are getting to know about the SH*T down the road also known as "Little Austria"
I am a Saints fan Roquette. Your comments are unwelcome here, and football is a game. "Sh/t down the road", or "Little Austria" are comments which should be wiped out from this site, you nasty person. Have you read about that Austria story by the way? It made me weep!!!
If you were, or are, anything like a decent human being, you might just grasp what I am talking about. I live in hope!!
Take Care.

Chris Wille, Oregon USA says...
4:50am Tue 6 May 08

Rocket wrote:
Ronnie wrote: Sat here on our way home after one pint outside your ground. Thought i'd just say well done saints. Great game and brilliant support and the place was electric. Been to most grounds and apart from the big four, though not the biggest, you were the best crowd myself and the lads have seen. Hope to see you next year in the Premiership. Can see why they call you pride of the South. Best Regards Ronnie.
Nice one Ronnie, A word of Advice, do not venture 15 miles down the Coast Eastbound from Southampton, at the moment they are calling this place Little Austria also known as Portsmouth, safe journey home. Rocket.
Take no notice Ronnie. Roquette(limp lettuce} does not represent true football fans of this club, or football in general. But I am sure you have a similr idiot fringe up there don't you?
Have a great season, and hopefully we will both get up there.

crew 657, new forest says...
8:22am Tue 6 May 08

GENUINE NOTICE

I may be intolerant of scum but I DO NOT condone that silly comment by a supposed true blue and the railway track incident. That was taking things too far and is not acceptable. Im old fashioned to believe that queensbury rules apply and I repeat though I detest scum I would never resort to such callousness

He is not one of us

Kate, Andover says...
9:46am Tue 6 May 08

Stern John the hero?? Don't make me laugh. If he wasn't so bloomin' lazy, he might have 25 goals under his belt this year.

He's been sitting back on his goals this year knowing his position in the team is safe.
If you look at the games in which he's scored, he's only actually made us 16 points. (ok, you could argue that if we had 16 less points, we'd have been relegated a long while ago!)

Scoring goals hasn't been the problem this season, it's been leaking them at the other end that's cost us points.

Stern doesn't play with passion, like some others do (Andrews Surman & Davies in particular) and I just feel like he thinks he's invincible and we don't need players like that, we need players who are gonna roll their sleeves up and work their socks off.

School report says...must do better next year.

John, Fareham says...
10:19am Tue 6 May 08

Wills wrote:
Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes! That's what I call football, well done to all especially Pearson what a legend! Let's build for next season and pompey to lose the FA Cup would bring Happy Days!
Saints are where they belong shame they managed to stay up but maybe next season they will go down.

sailor sam, portsmouth says...
10:48am Tue 6 May 08

Fraser wrote:
Sailor Sam where are you.Is there anybody out there
Don't Panic Fraser!

I know you thought that you were DOOMED! DOOMED! DOOMED!

I have kept silence, because I did not want to intrude on about the only bit of cheer that has emanated from SMS all season!

I note that the euphoria is now evapporating, and people are realising that, with the loanees returning to parent clubs, SFC will be facing the same problems next season, unless they buy quality instead of selling it!

True Blue, Fareham says...
10:55am Tue 6 May 08

Saints-alive! wrote:
True Blue... You have missed the point of that post... ''Unlike pompey,THE BIGGEST CLUB SOUTH OF LONDON,will not slide down the leagues an stay there for half a century!'' Isn't referring to your team you do-nut!
Well, in that case, I can't think of any other club that matches that description!
I think that Reading is level with London, and they are fighting relegation in the Premier League!
Your lot have scraped through the relegation fight to remain fifth from bottom in the second tier of English football.
Bournemouth, unfortunately, were relegated to Div 2.
Plymouth Argyle is a non-starter.
Gillingham? Not a chance!

I can only think that you are including European clubs, so agree, Real Madrid are bigger than Pompey!


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4:28pm Tue 6 May 08

crew 657 wrote:
GENUINE NOTICE I may be intolerant of scum but I DO NOT condone that silly comment by a supposed true blue and the railway track incident. That was taking things too far and is not acceptable. Im old fashioned to believe that queensbury rules apply and I repeat though I detest scum I would never resort to such callousness He is not one of us
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Chris Wille, Oregon USA says...
9:04pm Wed 7 May 08

crew 657 wrote:
GENUINE NOTICE I may be intolerant of scum but I DO NOT condone that silly comment by a supposed true blue and the railway track incident. That was taking things too far and is not acceptable. Im old fashioned to believe that queensbury rules apply and I repeat though I detest scum I would never resort to such callousness He is not one of us
The comments made here by mindless individuals from both ends of the M27 are best ignored. Football is a great game, the most popular game in the world, which deserves respect from us all, no matter which team we support.
Good luck in the final by the way. Can't have a Welsh team winning the English FA Cup can we?
By the way, why are you intolerant of what you call scum? Had a bad experience?

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