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Rivals' wins make it tight for Saints at the top of the Championship table
9:28am Wednesday 22nd February 2012 in Sport
SAINTS cannot afford to take their foot off the gas in their chase for Premier League promotion after their rivals turned up the pressure on them yet again.
Nigel Adkins, pictured, saw his side knocked back down to second place in the Championship last night as West Ham secured a thumping 4-1 win at Blackpool – and that despite having to play midfielder Henri Lansbury in goal for 35 minutes after Robert Green’s second half sending off.
Blackpool’s defeat was the only crumb of comfort that could be salvaged from the midweek results on a night where other results also intensified the heat on Saints ahead of their trip to Watford at the weekend.
Birmingham extended their unbeaten streak to 15 matches with a 3-1 win at Barnsley and Middlesbrough crept back into the automatic promotion places at Blackpool’s expense after a 3-1 win at Millwall.
All but one of the teams around Saints have games in hand which means the table could look even tighter in a few weeks from now.
Comments(87)
Licky_Rambert
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9:50am Wed 22 Feb 12
anywhoo - massive game on saturday now COYR!!
Tubbystubb
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9:51am Wed 22 Feb 12
there will still be plenty of twists and turns going to happen in the championship before the end of the season.
West Ham, for one, have to play Birmingham.
rob the saint in NZ
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9:53am Wed 22 Feb 12
Our fate is in our hands & I am confident that we will prevail.
Dickosfc
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9:54am Wed 22 Feb 12
COYRs
Alicesdad
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10:05am Wed 22 Feb 12
Confucious
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10:09am Wed 22 Feb 12
Nicola: "Don't they get tired? Don't they hungry? Why don't they slow up?"
Nigel: "Who ARE those guys?"
Dickosfc
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10:10am Wed 22 Feb 12
Alicesdad wrote:We need to end the season with some good away wins, starting on saturday. I've got a feeling that 83 points wont be enough this season.
It's very tight but it's still ours for the taking. We have a strong squad and are the best team, playing the best football. I expect us to win at least 8 of the last 14 games. Starting at Watford. That is a game we SHOULD win.. we all know that ... but then again a draw would be fine as the target is 83 points and that would keep us on track .. just.
rob the saint in NZ
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10:15am Wed 22 Feb 12
Confucious wrote:Whoever they are, they're definitely not from Portsm***h!
It reminds me of that scene in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid when they just can't shake off the posse that's tracking them doggedly. I can see Nigel and Nicola lying on a ridge this morning and looking back...
Nicola: "Don't they get tired? Don't they hungry? Why don't they slow up?"
Nigel: "Who ARE those guys?"
Gossie.
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10:30am Wed 22 Feb 12
Saints to take the title with Birmingham getting second
COYR's
angus mc coatup
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10:58am Wed 22 Feb 12
541nts
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11:11am Wed 22 Feb 12
Watford near bottom, let's hope we can do better than away to Bristol and doncaster.
When the going gets tough the tough get going, coyr's time to show your class!
GX Saint
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11:30am Wed 22 Feb 12
Confucious wrote:Excellent metaphor - it describes exactly what I felt last night as the minutes ticked by and the home teams failed.
It reminds me of that scene in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid when they just can't shake off the posse that's tracking them doggedly. I can see Nigel and Nicola lying on a ridge this morning and looking back... Nicola: "Don't they get tired? Don't they hungry? Why don't they slow up?" Nigel: "Who ARE those guys?"
Alicesdad
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11:58am Wed 22 Feb 12
As long as we keep winning (when we should) the only teams likely to be within touching distance are Cardiff, maybe Birmingham and Blackpool .. I think Reading and Middlesborough will fade. But Football is not that easy to predict.
What I am certain of is that we have the best team, probably the best run-in fixture wise. .and of course we play the best football.
If you need a reminder just take a look at the Squad list on the BBC website. IMPRESSIVE !!!There isn't a team in this league that doesn't envy that pool of talent.
seventh-junction
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12:24pm Wed 22 Feb 12
I'd rather be at the top than down there with the fish f@ckers
2-0 Saints on Saturday and then get ready for Leeds, Leeds, Leeds.
COYR FOP
batesieboy
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12:38pm Wed 22 Feb 12
bstokesaint
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1:14pm Wed 22 Feb 12
JimmyLondon
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1:20pm Wed 22 Feb 12
answers on a postcard!
Costa Baz
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1:27pm Wed 22 Feb 12
Both times WHU go down to 10 men, yet only one team could get through their dogged defence. And all credit to the irons for being unbeaten in 3 matches when only having 10 men on the pitch.
It seems Ollie's army didn't even trouble the make shift goalie, Henri Lansbury.
In fact I heard a comment, after the game, that Wet Spam could have put Angela Lansbury in goal, and still not conceded.
andrewsmith782000
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1:29pm Wed 22 Feb 12
redforever
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1:29pm Wed 22 Feb 12
bstokesaint
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1:30pm Wed 22 Feb 12
JimmyLondon wrote:Is that not a few games off? Things could potentially change a bit before then. It'd be a hard call to make at the moment because Birmingham would then drop out of the challenge, but Reading would still be there. I'd take the draw, but considering we're going to go on a run now I'm not that bothered..
so when west ham play birmingham, would you want west ham to win so we can try and consolidate second spot or birmingham to win which would make it crazy close put put us in contenmtion for top spot? answers on a postcard!
Strasbourg Saint
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1:51pm Wed 22 Feb 12
JimmyLondon wrote:Good question.
so when west ham play birmingham, would you want west ham to win so we can try and consolidate second spot or birmingham to win which would make it crazy close put put us in contenmtion for top spot?
answers on a postcard!
Simple answer: Don't know
seventh-junction
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1:56pm Wed 22 Feb 12
Strasbourg Saint
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1:58pm Wed 22 Feb 12
Strasbourg Saint wrote:Flippancy aside, I fear Brum more than Hammers.
JimmyLondon wrote:Good question.
so when west ham play birmingham, would you want west ham to win so we can try and consolidate second spot or birmingham to win which would make it crazy close put put us in contenmtion for top spot?
answers on a postcard!
Simple answer: Don't know
There are a lot of decent, well-organised sides in the top half of the table. Even Leicester must still feel they can reach the play-offs. If they do, they'll be a threat. So, top 2 has to be the aim.
The good news which others have mentioned, but Adam Leith has not, is that most other teams have a lot of games against each other; we have far fewer games left against the top sides. That, and the belief by most of us that we now have a squad capable of achieving our aim, gives me a lot of faith in the final outcome.
Ontario Saint
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2:01pm Wed 22 Feb 12
1:29pm Wed 22 Feb 12
I think Hammers and the Blues for auto, Boro' for play off winners, anyone agree?
I think everyone would agree that you are an attention seeker best that people ignore people that crave attention in this way
Ontario Saint
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2:01pm Wed 22 Feb 12
1:29pm Wed 22 Feb 12
I think Hammers and the Blues for auto, Boro' for play off winners, anyone agree?
I think everyone would agree that you are an attention seeker best that people ignore people that crave attention in this way
St Retford
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2:09pm Wed 22 Feb 12
teamster
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2:22pm Wed 22 Feb 12
Strasbourg Saint
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2:23pm Wed 22 Feb 12
St Retford wrote:Was thinking the same, but wouldn't agree with it. A hefty fine, yes, but to dock points would forever leave a bad taste if it made the difference in where they were to finish. BHA could, of course, fall into the same trap.
Out of interest, how bad does West Ham's disciplinary record have to get before the FA docks them points?
Oh, and would it be the FA or the FL? I'm never sure which runs what...... or, put another way, I'm never sure which mismanages what!!!!
RedArmy1
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3:34pm Wed 22 Feb 12
RED ARMY. FIGHT FOR THE AWAY WIN. COYR.
RedArmy1
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3:43pm Wed 22 Feb 12
seventh-junction wrote:DeadForever .... more like !!!
I think redforever is on the wrong site, anyone agree?
EI-Ei-EI -O
UP THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE WE GO !!!
WE ARE SOUTHAMPTON AND
PREMIERSHIP FOOTBALL AWAITS !!!
RED ARMY. COYR.
arm chair fan
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4:05pm Wed 22 Feb 12
teamster wrote:more important saints have a team that were in this position last year and did the business !! i hope the experience will carry them through !
I think the only thing that saints lack for the run in is that premier league experience in the team, a couple of old heads in the middle of the park barking orders, it would be invaluable if we had this. Some of the teams around us have that experience, it helps alot especially with away games where our record doesnt seem to be as good as the teams around us, that is my one concern.
arm chair fan
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4:06pm Wed 22 Feb 12
teamster wrote:more important saints have a team that were in this position last year and did the business !! i hope the experience will carry them through !
I think the only thing that saints lack for the run in is that premier league experience in the team, a couple of old heads in the middle of the park barking orders, it would be invaluable if we had this. Some of the teams around us have that experience, it helps alot especially with away games where our record doesnt seem to be as good as the teams around us, that is my one concern.
Fatty x Ford Worker
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4:24pm Wed 22 Feb 12
Fatty x Ford Worker
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4:28pm Wed 22 Feb 12
teamster wrote:No midfield if we went up we would drop like Empson Salts!
I think the only thing that saints lack for the run in is that premier league experience in the team, a couple of old heads in the middle of the park barking orders, it would be invaluable if we had this. Some of the teams around us have that experience, it helps alot especially with away games where our record doesnt seem to be as good as the teams around us, that is my one concern.
Fatty x Ford Worker
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4:28pm Wed 22 Feb 12
teamster wrote:No midfield if we went up we would drop like Empson Salts!
I think the only thing that saints lack for the run in is that premier league experience in the team, a couple of old heads in the middle of the park barking orders, it would be invaluable if we had this. Some of the teams around us have that experience, it helps alot especially with away games where our record doesnt seem to be as good as the teams around us, that is my one concern.
Fatty x Ford Worker
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4:28pm Wed 22 Feb 12
teamster wrote:No midfield if we went up we would drop like Empson Salts!
I think the only thing that saints lack for the run in is that premier league experience in the team, a couple of old heads in the middle of the park barking orders, it would be invaluable if we had this. Some of the teams around us have that experience, it helps alot especially with away games where our record doesnt seem to be as good as the teams around us, that is my one concern.
JohnItaly
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4:31pm Wed 22 Feb 12
Strasbourg Saint wrote:We have away games against Blackpool, Hull, Middlesborough and Leeds and a home match with Reading. These games I think will determine the Saints' season.
Strasbourg Saint wrote:Flippancy aside, I fear Brum more than Hammers.
JimmyLondon wrote:Good question.
so when west ham play birmingham, would you want west ham to win so we can try and consolidate second spot or birmingham to win which would make it crazy close put put us in contenmtion for top spot?
answers on a postcard!
Simple answer: Don't know
There are a lot of decent, well-organised sides in the top half of the table. Even Leicester must still feel they can reach the play-offs. If they do, they'll be a threat. So, top 2 has to be the aim.
The good news which others have mentioned, but Adam Leith has not, is that most other teams have a lot of games against each other; we have far fewer games left against the top sides. That, and the belief by most of us that we now have a squad capable of achieving our aim, gives me a lot of faith in the final outcome.
JohnItaly
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4:31pm Wed 22 Feb 12
Strasbourg Saint wrote:We have away games against Blackpool, Hull, Middlesborough and Leeds and a home match with Reading. These games I think will determine the Saints' season.
Strasbourg Saint wrote:Flippancy aside, I fear Brum more than Hammers.
JimmyLondon wrote:Good question.
so when west ham play birmingham, would you want west ham to win so we can try and consolidate second spot or birmingham to win which would make it crazy close put put us in contenmtion for top spot?
answers on a postcard!
Simple answer: Don't know
There are a lot of decent, well-organised sides in the top half of the table. Even Leicester must still feel they can reach the play-offs. If they do, they'll be a threat. So, top 2 has to be the aim.
The good news which others have mentioned, but Adam Leith has not, is that most other teams have a lot of games against each other; we have far fewer games left against the top sides. That, and the belief by most of us that we now have a squad capable of achieving our aim, gives me a lot of faith in the final outcome.
redforever
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4:40pm Wed 22 Feb 12
ghk230473
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4:41pm Wed 22 Feb 12
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:I feel better when you predict a loss as we normally win, give Percy a treat!
Ye hay hoe 3-0 to the Hornerts!Whats this on the mouth duffer again Budge me Budgie is giving Percy a hard time.Play it wide or we will ripped to shreads!
Watford play their new goalie from united, the hammers will be without theirs for 3 games. Watford is the kind of games we should be winning as they're bottom part of league. Birmingham and reading are threatening but it's still in our hands and we can keep pressure on the hammers. No panic and draw won't be too bad, a loss however would be negative. Not a must win but mustn't lose!
george chivers
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4:53pm Wed 22 Feb 12
bstokesaint wrote:If they draw they both drop two points.
JimmyLondon wrote:Is that not a few games off? Things could potentially change a bit before then. It'd be a hard call to make at the moment because Birmingham would then drop out of the challenge, but Reading would still be there. I'd take the draw, but considering we're going to go on a run now I'm not that bothered..
so when west ham play birmingham, would you want west ham to win so we can try and consolidate second spot or birmingham to win which would make it crazy close put put us in contenmtion for top spot? answers on a postcard!
george chivers
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4:55pm Wed 22 Feb 12
Confucious wrote:If they draw they both drop two points.
It reminds me of that scene in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid when they just can't shake off the posse that's tracking them doggedly. I can see Nigel and Nicola lying on a ridge this morning and looking back...
Nicola: "Don't they get tired? Don't they hungry? Why don't they slow up?"
Nigel: "Who ARE those guys?"
george chivers
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5:00pm Wed 22 Feb 12
george chivers wrote:Ignore that my fault.
Confucious wrote:If they draw they both drop two points.
It reminds me of that scene in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid when they just can't shake off the posse that's tracking them doggedly. I can see Nigel and Nicola lying on a ridge this morning and looking back...
Nicola: "Don't they get tired? Don't they hungry? Why don't they slow up?"
Nigel: "Who ARE those guys?"
Let's hope they don't end up jumping off a cliff together or being shot by soldiers in a dusty old town in Bolivia.
Rain drops keep falling on my head....
redforever
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5:10pm Wed 22 Feb 12
3:43pm Wed 22 Feb 12
seventh-junction wrote:
I think redforever is on the wrong site, anyone agree?DeadForever .... more like !!!
Why the animosity?
Fatty x Ford Worker
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5:19pm Wed 22 Feb 12
ghk230473 wrote:Percy gone quite but me Budgie is flapping about saying watch that nippy Watford we are about to be found out again away!
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:I feel better when you predict a loss as we normally win, give Percy a treat!
Ye hay hoe 3-0 to the Hornerts!Whats this on the mouth duffer again Budge me Budgie is giving Percy a hard time.Play it wide or we will ripped to shreads!
Watford play their new goalie from united, the hammers will be without theirs for 3 games. Watford is the kind of games we should be winning as they're bottom part of league. Birmingham and reading are threatening but it's still in our hands and we can keep pressure on the hammers. No panic and draw won't be too bad, a loss however would be negative. Not a must win but mustn't lose!
ghk230473
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5:24pm Wed 22 Feb 12
JohnItaly wrote:Tough away games, must beat reading at home and take wind out of their sails, although it's being televised!
Strasbourg Saint wrote:We have away games against Blackpool, Hull, Middlesborough and Leeds and a home match with Reading. These games I think will determine the Saints' season.
Strasbourg Saint wrote:Flippancy aside, I fear Brum more than Hammers.
JimmyLondon wrote:Good question.
so when west ham play birmingham, would you want west ham to win so we can try and consolidate second spot or birmingham to win which would make it crazy close put put us in contenmtion for top spot?
answers on a postcard!
Simple answer: Don't know
There are a lot of decent, well-organised sides in the top half of the table. Even Leicester must still feel they can reach the play-offs. If they do, they'll be a threat. So, top 2 has to be the aim.
The good news which others have mentioned, but Adam Leith has not, is that most other teams have a lot of games against each other; we have far fewer games left against the top sides. That, and the belief by most of us that we now have a squad capable of achieving our aim, gives me a lot of faith in the final outcome.
That said if we are going to be promoted we have got to be good enough to get results out of these games.
slugger
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5:26pm Wed 22 Feb 12
saintinDK
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5:47pm Wed 22 Feb 12
slugger
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5:59pm Wed 22 Feb 12
saintinDK wrote:frazier richardson is what i heard .
Who is our reserve goalie of the outfield players? My guess would be Martin
ghk230473
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6:05pm Wed 22 Feb 12
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:Budgies swallowed percy's tongue........ Have you got a cat?
ghk230473 wrote:Percy gone quite but me Budgie is flapping about saying watch that nippy Watford we are about to be found out again away!
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:I feel better when you predict a loss as we normally win, give Percy a treat!
Ye hay hoe 3-0 to the Hornerts!Whats this on the mouth duffer again Budge me Budgie is giving Percy a hard time.Play it wide or we will ripped to shreads!
Watford play their new goalie from united, the hammers will be without theirs for 3 games. Watford is the kind of games we should be winning as they're bottom part of league. Birmingham and reading are threatening but it's still in our hands and we can keep pressure on the hammers. No panic and draw won't be too bad, a loss however would be negative. Not a must win but mustn't lose!
Fatty x Ford Worker
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6:30pm Wed 22 Feb 12
ghk230473 wrote:Dont do Cats mate I do not like them!
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:Budgies swallowed percy's tongue........ Have you got a cat?
ghk230473 wrote:Percy gone quite but me Budgie is flapping about saying watch that nippy Watford we are about to be found out again away!
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:I feel better when you predict a loss as we normally win, give Percy a treat!
Ye hay hoe 3-0 to the Hornerts!Whats this on the mouth duffer again Budge me Budgie is giving Percy a hard time.Play it wide or we will ripped to shreads!
Watford play their new goalie from united, the hammers will be without theirs for 3 games. Watford is the kind of games we should be winning as they're bottom part of league. Birmingham and reading are threatening but it's still in our hands and we can keep pressure on the hammers. No panic and draw won't be too bad, a loss however would be negative. Not a must win but mustn't lose!
Chipster
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6:31pm Wed 22 Feb 12
Yes, there will be more twists and turns in the run in, if teams have games in hand they still have to WIN them. If we can maintain our quality of play and beat opposition away then I feel we are practically in the Premier League, it's for US to lose!
3 points away to Watford this Saturday will be a clear indication of where we are, we so desperately now need to be consistant. Keep the faith and we will be fine! COYR's! FOP!
Fatty x Ford Worker
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6:34pm Wed 22 Feb 12
redforever wrote:Cracking post mate the best one on here all year you are so right!
I honestly believe we will fall short, but it's been a cracking season and if not this year maybe next???!!!
ghk230473
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6:35pm Wed 22 Feb 12
Reading will have a tough 1 against middlesbro
Derby but you would expect ammers' to beat palace......... Possible slip up
VancouverSaint
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6:40pm Wed 22 Feb 12
OSPREYSAINT
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7:15pm Wed 22 Feb 12
redforever wrote:It's just our pet rotweiler, you toe the line with positive Posts or you get the mauling you deserve for being negative.
RedArmy1 says...
3:43pm Wed 22 Feb 12
seventh-junction wrote:
I think redforever is on the wrong site, anyone agree?DeadForever .... more like !!!
Why the animosity?
gordongull
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8:00pm Wed 22 Feb 12
(I accept that a number of you aren't concerned with what other clubs are doing).
There is always a dillemma about what result would be most favourable, and I was surprised at some favouring a Blackpool win for last night.
Westham still have to play the four sides occupying the play-off places, plus those directly below, so surely it is to Saints advantage for them to win all those matches.
This would help to keep the pack at a distance,and as long as you take care of business, a top two position is more likely.
This has got to be better than leading the division by a short margin, with the pack, (including Westham), snapping at your heels.
It would also generate a separate contest with Westham for the title.
I am hoping for plenty of draws involving the chasing pack.
Not tonight though!
angus mc coatup
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9:07pm Wed 22 Feb 12
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:tweedle dum and tweedle dee not sure which is which mind,but then neither do they.
ghk230473 wrote:Dont do Cats mate I do not like them!
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:Budgies swallowed percy's tongue........ Have you got a cat?
ghk230473 wrote:Percy gone quite but me Budgie is flapping about saying watch that nippy Watford we are about to be found out again away!
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:I feel better when you predict a loss as we normally win, give Percy a treat!
Ye hay hoe 3-0 to the Hornerts!Whats this on the mouth duffer again Budge me Budgie is giving Percy a hard time.Play it wide or we will ripped to shreads!
Watford play their new goalie from united, the hammers will be without theirs for 3 games. Watford is the kind of games we should be winning as they're bottom part of league. Birmingham and reading are threatening but it's still in our hands and we can keep pressure on the hammers. No panic and draw won't be too bad, a loss however would be negative. Not a must win but mustn't lose!
ghk230473
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9:21pm Wed 22 Feb 12
angus mc coatup wrote:Bore off son, your small fry
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:tweedle dum and tweedle dee not sure which is which mind,but then neither do they.
ghk230473 wrote:Dont do Cats mate I do not like them!
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:Budgies swallowed percy's tongue........ Have you got a cat?
ghk230473 wrote:Percy gone quite but me Budgie is flapping about saying watch that nippy Watford we are about to be found out again away!
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:I feel better when you predict a loss as we normally win, give Percy a treat!
Ye hay hoe 3-0 to the Hornerts!Whats this on the mouth duffer again Budge me Budgie is giving Percy a hard time.Play it wide or we will ripped to shreads!
Watford play their new goalie from united, the hammers will be without theirs for 3 games. Watford is the kind of games we should be winning as they're bottom part of league. Birmingham and reading are threatening but it's still in our hands and we can keep pressure on the hammers. No panic and draw won't be too bad, a loss however would be negative. Not a must win but mustn't lose!
ghk230474
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9:31pm Wed 22 Feb 12
ghk230473 wrote:forgot to add ...... anchovies rule pup !
angus mc coatup wrote:Bore off son, your small fry
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:tweedle dum and tweedle dee not sure which is which mind,but then neither do they.
ghk230473 wrote:Dont do Cats mate I do not like them!
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:Budgies swallowed percy's tongue........ Have you got a cat?
ghk230473 wrote:Percy gone quite but me Budgie is flapping about saying watch that nippy Watford we are about to be found out again away!
Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:I feel better when you predict a loss as we normally win, give Percy a treat!
Ye hay hoe 3-0 to the Hornerts!Whats this on the mouth duffer again Budge me Budgie is giving Percy a hard time.Play it wide or we will ripped to shreads!
Watford play their new goalie from united, the hammers will be without theirs for 3 games. Watford is the kind of games we should be winning as they're bottom part of league. Birmingham and reading are threatening but it's still in our hands and we can keep pressure on the hammers. No panic and draw won't be too bad, a loss however would be negative. Not a must win but mustn't lose!
OSPREYSAINT
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9:37pm Wed 22 Feb 12
gordongull wrote:0 0 was the best result for us I am thinking, Mr Carl Berry can't have read the bit in the script where Brighton are gifted a last minute winner!
I caught the commentary for your match on Saturday, and the recovery looks to be just about complete.
(I accept that a number of you aren't concerned with what other clubs are doing).
There is always a dillemma about what result would be most favourable, and I was surprised at some favouring a Blackpool win for last night.
Westham still have to play the four sides occupying the play-off places, plus those directly below, so surely it is to Saints advantage for them to win all those matches.
This would help to keep the pack at a distance,and as long as you take care of business, a top two position is more likely.
This has got to be better than leading the division by a short margin, with the pack, (including Westham), snapping at your heels.
It would also generate a separate contest with Westham for the title.
I am hoping for plenty of draws involving the chasing pack.
Not tonight though!
ghk230473
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9:37pm Wed 22 Feb 12
OSPREYSAINT
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9:40pm Wed 22 Feb 12
ghk230473 wrote:Look into my eyes, you are feeling sleepy, you are going to sleep, sleep, sleep, not sheep you idiot, sleep.
Here we go again, come on then numb nuts let's havit then........ You haven't won 1 yet, let's see how many sheep can be rounded up. Quick note I've not started anything again.
ghk230473
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9:44pm Wed 22 Feb 12
OSPREYSAINT wrote:There's the 1st, ossy you've surprised me
ghk230473 wrote:Look into my eyes, you are feeling sleepy, you are going to sleep, sleep, sleep, not sheep you idiot, sleep.
Here we go again, come on then numb nuts let's havit then........ You haven't won 1 yet, let's see how many sheep can be rounded up. Quick note I've not started anything again.
OSPREYSAINT
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9:51pm Wed 22 Feb 12
ghk230473 wrote:Sorry I thought you asked for it?
OSPREYSAINT wrote:There's the 1st, ossy you've surprised me
ghk230473 wrote:Look into my eyes, you are feeling sleepy, you are going to sleep, sleep, sleep, not sheep you idiot, sleep.
Here we go again, come on then numb nuts let's havit then........ You haven't won 1 yet, let's see how many sheep can be rounded up. Quick note I've not started anything again.
ghk230473
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9:54pm Wed 22 Feb 12
OSPREYSAINT wrote:You're beginning to bore now.
ghk230473 wrote:Sorry I thought you asked for it?
OSPREYSAINT wrote:There's the 1st, ossy you've surprised me
ghk230473 wrote:Look into my eyes, you are feeling sleepy, you are going to sleep, sleep, sleep, not sheep you idiot, sleep.
Here we go again, come on then numb nuts let's havit then........ You haven't won 1 yet, let's see how many sheep can be rounded up. Quick note I've not started anything again.
3 in total?
OSPREYSAINT
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9:55pm Wed 22 Feb 12
ghk230473 wrote:Will it rain tomorrow?
OSPREYSAINT wrote:You're beginning to bore now.
ghk230473 wrote:Sorry I thought you asked for it?
OSPREYSAINT wrote:There's the 1st, ossy you've surprised me
ghk230473 wrote:Look into my eyes, you are feeling sleepy, you are going to sleep, sleep, sleep, not sheep you idiot, sleep.
Here we go again, come on then numb nuts let's havit then........ You haven't won 1 yet, let's see how many sheep can be rounded up. Quick note I've not started anything again.
3 in total?
Oldfan
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9:57pm Wed 22 Feb 12
OSPREYSAINT
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10:04pm Wed 22 Feb 12
Oldfan wrote:Would that be guile do Prado?
Promotion will require the players to show more resilence and guile away from home. NA has done his job and he needs the players to perform away.
gordongull
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10:25pm Wed 22 Feb 12
OSPREYSAINT wrote:There is nothing lucky about these late goals, OSPREYSAINT.
gordongull wrote:0 0 was the best result for us I am thinking, Mr Carl Berry can't have read the bit in the script where Brighton are gifted a last minute winner!
I caught the commentary for your match on Saturday, and the recovery looks to be just about complete.
(I accept that a number of you aren't concerned with what other clubs are doing).
There is always a dillemma about what result would be most favourable, and I was surprised at some favouring a Blackpool win for last night.
Westham still have to play the four sides occupying the play-off places, plus those directly below, so surely it is to Saints advantage for them to win all those matches.
This would help to keep the pack at a distance,and as long as you take care of business, a top two position is more likely.
This has got to be better than leading the division by a short margin, with the pack, (including Westham), snapping at your heels.
It would also generate a separate contest with Westham for the title.
I am hoping for plenty of draws involving the chasing pack.
Not tonight though!
We grind teams down by passing the ball and tiring the opposition out, so we know we are going to get chances towards the end.
It didn't quite happen today, and I wouldn't feel comfortable about Carl Berry knocking one in for us :)
David Crook
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10:47pm Wed 22 Feb 12
ghk230473
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10:50pm Wed 22 Feb 12
David Crook wrote:Be careful talkin about bums squeaking, osprey and his pal Gordon may come over a bit unnecessary!
My biggest fear is coming true,yes folks it's Birmingham City,and they have a good manager who not long ago was in the same position with Newcastle united and he got them promoted.Squeaky bum time me thinks.
slugger
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10:52pm Wed 22 Feb 12
David Crook wrote:take slugger's advice and try not to worry ....... rather be us than them after all , our team is sound !
My biggest fear is coming true,yes folks it's Birmingham City,and they have a good manager who not long ago was in the same position with Newcastle united and he got them promoted.Squeaky bum time me thinks.
Lestevier26
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2:30am Thu 23 Feb 12
I look back a couple of years, and I am so proud of how far and how well the lads and management have done.
5 year plan?? A bbc journalist implied it couldnt and wouldnt be done a couple of years ago. Everyone dismissed it. Most people were laughing. Well guess what? Nobody's laughing now because all bets are off on us doing it in three. Yes it might not happen. But we're on the home straight, the last 100 metres of a marathon and when you're that close to the end, and you're that close to winning and when you're as quick as us you don't let up.
We'll finish the league as an automatically promoged side, and we'll finish as champions.
Believe it...
The Saints are coming.
batesieboy
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3:18am Thu 23 Feb 12
Lestevier26 wrote:(Wearily) ...no, not all bets are off there is still a way to go yet. Saints cannot do the 5-year plan in three, as you suggest: this IS the third year!
we must get automatic promotion, because we deserve it, and we should win the league as we are clearly the best team in the league.
I look back a couple of years, and I am so proud of how far and how well the lads and management have done.
5 year plan?? A bbc journalist implied it couldnt and wouldnt be done a couple of years ago. Everyone dismissed it. Most people were laughing. Well guess what? Nobody's laughing now because all bets are off on us doing it in three. Yes it might not happen. But we're on the home straight, the last 100 metres of a marathon and when you're that close to the end, and you're that close to winning and when you're as quick as us you don't let up.
We'll finish the league as an automatically promoged side, and we'll finish as champions.
Believe it...
The Saints are coming.
JohnItaly
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7:52am Thu 23 Feb 12
slugger wrote:Absolutely Birmingham are the team to fear. A Saints loss on Saturday and a Birmingham win puts Birmingham in the driving seat.
David Crook wrote:take slugger's advice and try not to worry ....... rather be us than them after all , our team is sound !
My biggest fear is coming true,yes folks it's Birmingham City,and they have a good manager who not long ago was in the same position with Newcastle united and he got them promoted.Squeaky bum time me thinks.
Folkestone Saint
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10:38am Thu 23 Feb 12
batesieboy wrote:batesie, we are still in the third year so the "plan" can still be completed within three years as the mission started in August 2010
Lestevier26 wrote:(Wearily) ...no, not all bets are off there is still a way to go yet. Saints cannot do the 5-year plan in three, as you suggest: this IS the third year!
we must get automatic promotion, because we deserve it, and we should win the league as we are clearly the best team in the league.
I look back a couple of years, and I am so proud of how far and how well the lads and management have done.
5 year plan?? A bbc journalist implied it couldnt and wouldnt be done a couple of years ago. Everyone dismissed it. Most people were laughing. Well guess what? Nobody's laughing now because all bets are off on us doing it in three. Yes it might not happen. But we're on the home straight, the last 100 metres of a marathon and when you're that close to the end, and you're that close to winning and when you're as quick as us you don't let up.
We'll finish the league as an automatically promoged side, and we'll finish as champions.
Believe it...
The Saints are coming.
Strasbourg Saint
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11:08am Thu 23 Feb 12
Lestevier26 wrote:"Nobody's laughing now."
we must get automatic promotion, because we deserve it, and we should win the league as we are clearly the best team in the league.
I look back a couple of years, and I am so proud of how far and how well the lads and management have done.
5 year plan?? A bbc journalist implied it couldnt and wouldnt be done a couple of years ago. Everyone dismissed it. Most people were laughing. Well guess what? Nobody's laughing now because all bets are off on us doing it in three. Yes it might not happen. But we're on the home straight, the last 100 metres of a marathon and when you're that close to the end, and you're that close to winning and when you're as quick as us you don't let up.
We'll finish the league as an automatically promoged side, and we'll finish as champions.
Believe it...
The Saints are coming.
Very true.
It reminds me of comedian, Bob Monkhouse when he said: 'They laughed when I told them that I wanted to be a comedian. Well, they're not laughing now.'
This is a great opportunity in a very competitive league. We can do it but, like last year, there will be plenty of teams doing everything possible to eke out more points than us.
Squeaky bums indeed.
OSPREYSAINT
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12:34pm Thu 23 Feb 12
ghk230473 wrote:Homophobic humour how quaint.
David Crook wrote: My biggest fear is coming true,yes folks it's Birmingham City,and they have a good manager who not long ago was in the same position with Newcastle united and he got them promoted.Squeaky bum time me thinks.Be careful talkin about bums squeaking, osprey and his pal Gordon may come over a bit unnecessary!
OSPREYSAINT
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12:35pm Thu 23 Feb 12
gordongull wrote:I said gifted not lucky!
OSPREYSAINT wrote:There is nothing lucky about these late goals, OSPREYSAINT. We grind teams down by passing the ball and tiring the opposition out, so we know we are going to get chances towards the end. It didn't quite happen today, and I wouldn't feel comfortable about Carl Berry knocking one in for us :)gordongull wrote: I caught the commentary for your match on Saturday, and the recovery looks to be just about complete. (I accept that a number of you aren't concerned with what other clubs are doing). There is always a dillemma about what result would be most favourable, and I was surprised at some favouring a Blackpool win for last night. Westham still have to play the four sides occupying the play-off places, plus those directly below, so surely it is to Saints advantage for them to win all those matches. This would help to keep the pack at a distance,and as long as you take care of business, a top two position is more likely. This has got to be better than leading the division by a short margin, with the pack, (including Westham), snapping at your heels. It would also generate a separate contest with Westham for the title. I am hoping for plenty of draws involving the chasing pack. Not tonight though!0 0 was the best result for us I am thinking, Mr Carl Berry can't have read the bit in the script where Brighton are gifted a last minute winner!
pjwilk
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1:35pm Thu 23 Feb 12
David Crook
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7:12pm Thu 23 Feb 12
pjwilk wrote:I don't think so pal.
Dont forget Brighton only 9 points behind you and winding up for a good finish,will be passing you in early April.The cream is rising(forget Liverpool game played our reserves)
gordongull
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7:23pm Thu 23 Feb 12
OSPREYSAINT wrote:Probably something to do with them being gifted players!
gordongull wrote:I said gifted not lucky!
OSPREYSAINT wrote:There is nothing lucky about these late goals, OSPREYSAINT. We grind teams down by passing the ball and tiring the opposition out, so we know we are going to get chances towards the end. It didn't quite happen today, and I wouldn't feel comfortable about Carl Berry knocking one in for us :)gordongull wrote: I caught the commentary for your match on Saturday, and the recovery looks to be just about complete. (I accept that a number of you aren't concerned with what other clubs are doing). There is always a dillemma about what result would be most favourable, and I was surprised at some favouring a Blackpool win for last night. Westham still have to play the four sides occupying the play-off places, plus those directly below, so surely it is to Saints advantage for them to win all those matches. This would help to keep the pack at a distance,and as long as you take care of business, a top two position is more likely. This has got to be better than leading the division by a short margin, with the pack, (including Westham), snapping at your heels. It would also generate a separate contest with Westham for the title. I am hoping for plenty of draws involving the chasing pack. Not tonight though!0 0 was the best result for us I am thinking, Mr Carl Berry can't have read the bit in the script where Brighton are gifted a last minute winner!
gordongull
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7:37pm Thu 23 Feb 12
OSPREYSAINT wrote:Some of the stuff was quite amusing, ghk, but don't give up the day job just yet.
ghk230473 wrote:Homophobic humour how quaint.
David Crook wrote: My biggest fear is coming true,yes folks it's Birmingham City,and they have a good manager who not long ago was in the same position with Newcastle united and he got them promoted.Squeaky bum time me thinks.Be careful talkin about bums squeaking, osprey and his pal Gordon may come over a bit unnecessary!
Just out of interest, how did you manage to take over an entire forum with nobody apparently noticing?
OSPREYSAINT
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10:58pm Thu 23 Feb 12
gordongull wrote:Like Dunks keepy uppy skills?
OSPREYSAINT wrote:Probably something to do with them being gifted players!
gordongull wrote:I said gifted not lucky!
OSPREYSAINT wrote:There is nothing lucky about these late goals, OSPREYSAINT. We grind teams down by passing the ball and tiring the opposition out, so we know we are going to get chances towards the end. It didn't quite happen today, and I wouldn't feel comfortable about Carl Berry knocking one in for us :)gordongull wrote: I caught the commentary for your match on Saturday, and the recovery looks to be just about complete. (I accept that a number of you aren't concerned with what other clubs are doing). There is always a dillemma about what result would be most favourable, and I was surprised at some favouring a Blackpool win for last night. Westham still have to play the four sides occupying the play-off places, plus those directly below, so surely it is to Saints advantage for them to win all those matches. This would help to keep the pack at a distance,and as long as you take care of business, a top two position is more likely. This has got to be better than leading the division by a short margin, with the pack, (including Westham), snapping at your heels. It would also generate a separate contest with Westham for the title. I am hoping for plenty of draws involving the chasing pack. Not tonight though!0 0 was the best result for us I am thinking, Mr Carl Berry can't have read the bit in the script where Brighton are gifted a last minute winner!
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Seedhouse the Unrepentant says...
9:47am Wed 22 Feb 12