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Jones not convinced Saints have what it takes
8:24am Monday 31st December 2012 in Saints News
Kenwyne Jones
Saints’ performance at Stoke was not enough to convince the club’s former striker Kenwyne Jones that they will definitely avoid relegation.
Jones played against his old side for the first time since leaving St Mary’s in August 2007, scoring the hosts’ first in Saturday’s 3-3 draw with a sublime flick.
But, had it not been for a 90th minute Cameron Jerome wonder strike, Saints would have issued Stoke with their first Premier League defeat at the Britannia Stadium since February.
So, had Jones seen enough to make him believe his ex-club would retain their top-flight status this season?
“I cannot answer that,” he said.
“They have to work on their tactics and try and stay up, but I really can’t say.”
Jones admitted he was impressed with how Saints had performed, before insisting much of their success was down to a poor Stoke display.
“They’re doing well,” he said.
“They are fighting for their lives. Credit to them, they came here and did well.
“To be honest, we gave away three bad goals.
“They did well, but I put it down to us not being at the races in the first half.”
The 28-year-old was also circumspect when asked if he felt Saints were reaping the rewards for sticking with manager Nigel Adkins.
“I can’t say. Every season is different,” he said. “Every run of games is different. Sometimes you might be on top for a minute and then things go haywire and people lose their jobs.
“All we can be concerned about is what we do here and be stable and play football.”
Jones insisted that Stoke never lost faith that they would get a result against Saints, even when they were 3-1 down or when they had Steven N’Zonzi sent off at 3-2.
“At no point in time did we think we would lose,” he said.
Comments(19)
upwherewebelong
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8:32am Mon 31 Dec 12
Sally Hamilton Original
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8:40am Mon 31 Dec 12
saintforever
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9:02am Mon 31 Dec 12
kelvin was found wanting at stoke - need a new goalkeeper fast
arm chair fan
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9:56am Mon 31 Dec 12
arm chair fan
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9:59am Mon 31 Dec 12
InCortesewetrust
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11:16am Mon 31 Dec 12
Rising_Son
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Anthony85uk
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11:48am Mon 31 Dec 12
sarfhamton
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12:07pm Mon 31 Dec 12
Echo, get behind the Saints
promised land
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12:40pm Mon 31 Dec 12
CB FRY LIVES
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2:18pm Mon 31 Dec 12
gristle
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3:49pm Mon 31 Dec 12
OSPREYSAINT
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5:19pm Mon 31 Dec 12
gristle wrote:You can chose your own destiny, we are not neutral and never will be. STID
More Vuvuzela like noises from SFC supporters. You lot live in your own little bubble, and anyone not inside with you is nothing but a vile, hateful liar. I'm not a keen supporter of any club (certainly not Pompey) but I do follow results and visit fan forums. Sadly, Saints' online fans don't 'endear' themselves to a neutral observer, and I now find myself supporting the opposing team - every time.
warrens 76
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6:16pm Mon 31 Dec 12
gristle wrote:Well sod off back to a forum you are welcome on...try Mandela United Mr W.Anchor.
More Vuvuzela like noises from SFC supporters. You lot live in your own little bubble, and anyone not inside with you is nothing but a vile, hateful liar. I'm not a keen supporter of any club (certainly not Pompey) but I do follow results and visit fan forums. Sadly, Saints' online fans don't 'endear' themselves to a neutral observer, and I now find myself supporting the opposing team - every time.
gristle
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10:43pm Mon 31 Dec 12
promised land
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11:21pm Mon 31 Dec 12
gristle wrote:Is that you Kenwyne ?
More Vuvuzela like noises from SFC supporters. You lot live in your own little bubble, and anyone not inside with you is nothing but a vile, hateful liar. I'm not a keen supporter of any club (certainly not Pompey) but I do follow results and visit fan forums. Sadly, Saints' online fans don't 'endear' themselves to a neutral observer, and I now find myself supporting the opposing team - every time.
gristle
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12:35am Tue 1 Jan 13
promised land
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1:30am Tue 1 Jan 13
OSPREYSAINT says...
8:27am Mon 31 Dec 12