Report this comment
  • "I haven't seen anyone yet mention anyone that takes us up to Premiership standard. Its dubious as to whether these players are better than our first eleven. I really hope NA has more vision than most fans on here that keep naming championship standard players.
    We need players that have proven themselves in top flight football.
    Lambert is looking to leave Norwich, because they have little money to strengthen.
    West Ham are still quite heavily in debt.
    As for Seabourne our best form of the season was when he was playing. When he got injured followed by Chaplow we won 1 out of 10. I think he deserves this season to see if he can get back.
    Chaplow will be a good squad player, despite appearing injury prone. KD deserves his chance not only for loyalty but for over all standard of performance.
    Spider will be cool.
    What we need is pace and top level experience. We need 3/4 players who will step this team up a level.
    QPR, Stoke, Norwich, to go, if we get three or four players of proven class. Stoke have a lot of players coming to the end of their careers."
  • This field is mandatory
  • This field is mandatory
  • Please note we will not accept reports with HTML tags or URLs in them.


  • Enter the above word in the box below

Please be fair, courteous and respectful to the views of others so we can build a vibrant community in a safe online environment. You are personal liable for your comments and action will be taken against anyone who offends, ridicules or posts malicious and damaging views. If you wish to complain, please contact us.

Saints aiming to beat the bookies

Saints have been made second favourites for relegation from the Premier League just weeks after their brilliant promotion to the top flight was confirmed.

Virtually every major bookmaker in the country believes Saints will be one of the three teams to go down next season – even before a ball is kicked or signings completed. Saints and their supporters are unlikely to be too bothered, with an underdog mentality sure to suit Nigel Adkins and his men upon their return to the top flight.

But it may be a slight cause of frustration that Saints and Reading are overwhelming favourites to be relegated, while West Ham, who finished third and only came up via the play-offs, are longer odds to join them back in the Championship.

Reading are generally the favourites for the drop, with bookmakers offering a best priced 11-10 on them going down.

Some bookies have pegged Saints at the same odds, but several others have them slightly wider at 5-4.

Remarkably, West Ham, are only the fifth favourites for the drop at 5-2 while Wigan, who narrowly avoided relegation last season are third favourites at a best priced 2-1.

One of last season’s promoted teams, the much heralded Norwich side who, like Saints, secured back-to-back promotions to get to the Premier League, are fourth favourites at 9-4.

The more optimistic Saints fans might consider the 5000-1 on their team to win the Premier League, or even 11-2 for a top ten finish or 20-1 for a top six finish.

PREMIER LEAGUE RELEGATION ODDS 2012/13

Reading 11-10, Saints 5-4, Wigan 2-1 Norwich 9-4, West Ham 5-2, QPR 9-2, Swansea 9-2, West Brom 5-1, Aston Villa 7-1, Stoke 7-1, Sunderland 10-1, Fulham 12-1.

OTHER SAINTS BETS

Saints to finish in the top ten - 11-2
Saints to finish in the top six - 20-1
Saints to win the Premier League - 5000-1

Local Businesses

About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree