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Posted by: John B, Bitterne on 6:24pm Sat 8 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Mark[/bold] wrote:
I think another 10 points should do it,where we get them from god knows. C.O.Y.R[/quote] Yes another 10 points three wins and a draw
Mark wrote:
I think another 10 points should do it,where we get them from god knows. C.O.Y.R
Posted by: Jesus_02, kingslands on 6:46pm Sat 8 Mar 08
about 10 is a good shout. I think that we will get 6/7 in our next three. We just need to be a bit more confident at St Mary's and start using the with especially against leicester on tuesday.
coyr
about 10 is a good shout. I think that we will get 6/7 in our next three. We just need to be a bit more confident at St Mary's and start using the with especially against leicester on tuesday.
Simple - just win the next 4 games against fellow strugglers (Leicester, Hull and Coventry) and against Cardiff (sort of struggling) and we will be fine.
Even more so if Barnsley lose to Crystal Palace next Saturday (even if they are beating Chelsea)
Come on, keep the faith and go and support the lads on Tuesday COYR
Simple - just win the next 4 games against fellow strugglers (Leicester, Hull and Coventry) and against Cardiff (sort of struggling) and we will be fine.
Even more so if Barnsley lose to Crystal Palace next Saturday (even if they are beating Chelsea)
Come on, keep the faith and go and support the lads on Tuesday COYR
Posted by: ossiesaint, at the bar on 8:33pm Sat 8 Mar 08
Leicester City is a must win and it is down to the players not the fans. Again we will turn out in good numbers (23500 at least). Then our usual awayday draw under NP at Hull followed by a thrashing of Coventry at fortress St Marys. That should be enough if we then avoid losing two on the trot during the run in!
Leicester City is a must win and it is down to the players not the fans. Again we will turn out in good numbers (23500 at least). Then our usual awayday draw under NP at Hull followed by a thrashing of Coventry at fortress St Marys. That should be enough if we then avoid losing two on the trot during the run in!
im saying around 12. when pearson came in i thought we would need about 15 but other teams below us are starting to pick up the wins so i think 12 and we should be safe. leicester is a must win, lose tht and nervous times wil follow. coys
im saying around 12. when pearson came in i thought we would need about 15 but other teams below us are starting to pick up the wins so i think 12 and we should be safe. leicester is a must win, lose tht and nervous times wil follow. coys
Posted by: DaBenRemix, Southampton on 9:34pm Sat 8 Mar 08
We need to take it a game at a time and get a couple of wins under our belts just focus on stayin out of the relegation zone then re build for next season with a team with some heart
We need to take it a game at a time and get a couple of wins under our belts just focus on stayin out of the relegation zone then re build for next season with a team with some heart
Take each game as it comes. There's no point setting targets, that just adds more pressure. Keep supporting the team and the results will come. There are plenty more twists and turns to come before the season is over, but we MUST be positive. Another excellent away following away from home needs to be matched by a passionate support at St Mary's on Tuesday night and for the rest of the season. COYR.
Take each game as it comes. There's no point setting targets, that just adds more pressure. Keep supporting the team and the results will come. There are plenty more twists and turns to come before the season is over, but we MUST be positive. Another excellent away following away from home needs to be matched by a passionate support at St Mary's on Tuesday night and for the rest of the season. COYR.
Posted by: Pedant, Southampton on 9:41pm Sat 8 Mar 08
[quote][bold]George[/bold] wrote:
Simple - just win the next 4 games against fellow strugglers (Leicester, Hull and Coventry) and against Cardiff (sort of struggling) and we will be fine.
Even more so if Barnsley lose to Crystal Palace next Saturday (even if they are beating Chelsea)
Come on, keep the faith and go and support the lads on Tuesday COYR[/quote] If you think Hull are struggling then you obviously haven't looked at the table recently. They're in the play-off zone, 14 points above us. That wil not be an easy game to get anything out of.
George wrote:
Simple - just win the next 4 games against fellow strugglers (Leicester, Hull and Coventry) and against Cardiff (sort of struggling) and we will be fine.
Even more so if Barnsley lose to Crystal Palace next Saturday (even if they are beating Chelsea)
Come on, keep the faith and go and support the lads on Tuesday COYR
If you think Hull are struggling then you obviously haven't looked at the table recently. They're in the play-off zone, 14 points above us. That wil not be an easy game to get anything out of.
Posted by: Mike Foley, Southampton on 9:42pm Sat 8 Mar 08
I am finally past caring, 35 years of supporting saints, both my uncle and Grandad supported Saints, but I really do not recognise the club anymore.
Today was the first time I thought, I'd rather go and watch kids football instead.
I am finally past caring, 35 years of supporting saints, both my uncle and Grandad supported Saints, but I really do not recognise the club anymore.
Today was the first time I thought, I'd rather go and watch kids football instead.
March
11 Leicester City (H) WIN
15 Hull City (A) DRAW
22 Coventry City (H) WIN
29 Cardiff City (A) DRAW
April 5 Bristol City (H) DEFEAT
12 Charlton Athletic (A) DRAW
19 Burnley (H) DRAW
26 West Bromwich Albion (A) DEFEAT
May 4 Sheffield United (H WIN
THATS 13 POINTS
BUT IT ITS NOT AS EASY AS IT LOOKS
March
11 Leicester City (H) WIN
15 Hull City (A) DRAW
22 Coventry City (H) WIN
29 Cardiff City (A) DRAW
April 5 Bristol City (H) DEFEAT
12 Charlton Athletic (A) DRAW
19 Burnley (H) DRAW
26 West Bromwich Albion (A) DEFEAT
I think the whole organization deserves congratulations on their effort to attain a lower league status so soon after being relegated from the Prem. Well done!
I think the whole organization deserves congratulations on their effort to attain a lower league status so soon after being relegated from the Prem. Well done!
Posted by: No 1 Saint, Southampton on 12:25am Sun 9 Mar 08
I think another 10-12 pts should do it although the fixtures we have got are very tough. I just hope that by some miracle we can stay up because 4 pts out of last 6 is not good enough! Hopefully wins will come soon and other teams will loose.
I think another 10-12 pts should do it although the fixtures we have got are very tough. I just hope that by some miracle we can stay up because 4 pts out of last 6 is not good enough! Hopefully wins will come soon and other teams will loose.
best pies worst team ah well cant be good at everything, perhaps they would win a pie thropwing contest, ( preferably at lowe who should jump off the itchen bridge or fall on his sword ) if he had any honor
best pies worst team ah well cant be good at everything, perhaps they would win a pie thropwing contest, ( preferably at lowe who should jump off the itchen bridge or fall on his sword ) if he had any honor
Posted by: Ed, Church Crookham on 10:53am Sun 9 Mar 08
I am guessing one point more than the bottom three. Speculation is pointless. All the press do is speculate because it fills pages. How about we fill the blinking stadium and roar them on that is worth a point a game anyway.
I am guessing one point more than the bottom three. Speculation is pointless. All the press do is speculate because it fills pages. How about we fill the blinking stadium and roar them on that is worth a point a game anyway.
[quote][bold]David Tilley[/bold] wrote:
Saints now have the same number of points as Southend had when they were relegated last season[/quote] were not southend
David Tilley wrote:
Saints now have the same number of points as Southend had when they were relegated last season
Posted by: zambucco, Bitterne on 12:27pm Sun 9 Mar 08
A good target would be to be to believe in themselves and to continue playing with the passion and commitment shown lately, to increase the confidence.
Learning to shut up shop when in front would come in handy.
Pearson to continue his fine team selections and obvious motivation.
On their day (which there haven't been many this season) Saints are as good if not better than any other team in the Championship.
I belive we can do it in style and finish respectably mid table.
[bold]But do the team?[/bold]
A good target would be to be to believe in themselves and to continue playing with the passion and commitment shown lately, to increase the confidence.
Learning to shut up shop when in front would come in handy.
Pearson to continue his fine team selections and obvious motivation.
On their day (which there haven't been many this season) Saints are as good if not better than any other team in the Championship.
I belive we can do it in style and finish respectably mid table. But do the team?
The Game against Lecister is a must win and with Davies now out the Lad's need our full support on Tuesday I think if we beat lecister then we will push on from there and stay up.
If we lose however there is every possibility we will go down!
Be optimistic COYR
The Game against Lecister is a must win and with Davies now out the Lad's need our full support on Tuesday I think if we beat lecister then we will push on from there and stay up.
If we lose however there is every possibility we will go down!
Be optimistic COYR
Posted by: David Crook, Yorkshire on 4:16pm Sun 9 Mar 08
Our downfall has been our defence,and even under Pearson there has still not been any improvement,it could be our downfall when it comes down to relegation.
Sad times down at Southampton.
David Crook
Our downfall has been our defence,and even under Pearson there has still not been any improvement,it could be our downfall when it comes down to relegation.
Sad times down at Southampton.
David Crook
Posted by: Phil, southampton on 12:35pm Mon 10 Mar 08
Personally, I think 10 points are required. I don't think we'll do it though, unless we win the final game of the season. Up to this point I see wins against Leicester and Burnley, with draws against Coventry and Bristol.
That means a last day effort required for a win and I just can't see us managing it.
Its a very sad situation but I think that relegation is looming. I certainly think that we'll be in the bottom 3 within the next 4 games - which will only add to the pressure.
It was ironic this morning as we were discussing the likelihood that Newcastle might get relegated and my first thought was that we'd get a high profile couple of games next season. Then I remembered, we probably won't be in the division if they do come down!
Personally, I think 10 points are required. I don't think we'll do it though, unless we win the final game of the season. Up to this point I see wins against Leicester and Burnley, with draws against Coventry and Bristol.
That means a last day effort required for a win and I just can't see us managing it.
Its a very sad situation but I think that relegation is looming. I certainly think that we'll be in the bottom 3 within the next 4 games - which will only add to the pressure.
It was ironic this morning as we were discussing the likelihood that Newcastle might get relegated and my first thought was that we'd get a high profile couple of games next season. Then I remembered, we probably won't be in the division if they do come down!
Posted by: Barry Hamon, Bournemouth on 1:29pm Mon 10 Mar 08
I think a defeat or a draw v Leicester and we will struggle to stay up. I would be interested to hear the views of the Lowe out / No to Hoddle brigade who have to take some responsibility for the situation we are now in.
If the board had backed Lowe and bought back Hoddle instead of listening to the no brains in the Northam stand perhaps we wouldn’t now be in this mess. Remember, when Hoddle walked out we were 7th in the Premier League. Ok, he was wrong to go in the way he did, but so were the board in not taking him back. Well done you Northam boys.
I think a defeat or a draw v Leicester and we will struggle to stay up. I would be interested to hear the views of the Lowe out / No to Hoddle brigade who have to take some responsibility for the situation we are now in.
If the board had backed Lowe and bought back Hoddle instead of listening to the no brains in the Northam stand perhaps we wouldn’t now be in this mess. Remember, when Hoddle walked out we were 7th in the Premier League. Ok, he was wrong to go in the way he did, but so were the board in not taking him back. Well done you Northam boys.
Posted by: Jason, Salisbury on 1:36pm Mon 10 Mar 08
It's worrying, no question, but I think you have to look above us, rather than below, for hope we'll survive.
Forget Sheff Wed, their two games in hand will sort them out.
I'm hoping that Barnsley are taking their eye off the ball and will only realise they're in trouble when it's too late.
We know we're in a battle – I doubt they've noticed they are.
As long as we keep the points ticking up every week we won't have a problem, but we really need the odd win, not defeat, in between some good draws or it will look gloomy.
Keep that fighting spirit though and we'll do it – but Leicester will be an absolute battle.
It's worrying, no question, but I think you have to look above us, rather than below, for hope we'll survive.
Forget Sheff Wed, their two games in hand will sort them out.
I'm hoping that Barnsley are taking their eye off the ball and will only realise they're in trouble when it's too late.
We know we're in a battle – I doubt they've noticed they are.
As long as we keep the points ticking up every week we won't have a problem, but we really need the odd win, not defeat, in between some good draws or it will look gloomy.
Keep that fighting spirit though and we'll do it – but Leicester will be an absolute battle.
Posted by: David Crook, Yorkshire on 6:58pm Mon 10 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Barry Hamon[/bold] wrote:
I think a defeat or a draw v Leicester and we will struggle to stay up. I would be interested to hear the views of the Lowe out / No to Hoddle brigade who have to take some responsibility for the situation we are now in. If the board had backed Lowe and bought back Hoddle instead of listening to the no brains in the Northam stand perhaps we wouldn’t now be in this mess. Remember, when Hoddle walked out we were 7th in the Premier League. Ok, he was wrong to go in the way he did, but so were the board in not taking him back. Well done you Northam boys. [/quote] Dear Barry,
Could not agree with you more,when I used to mention the return of Lowe and Hoddle fans on this site used to slag me off.
David Crook
Barry Hamon wrote:
I think a defeat or a draw v Leicester and we will struggle to stay up. I would be interested to hear the views of the Lowe out / No to Hoddle brigade who have to take some responsibility for the situation we are now in. If the board had backed Lowe and bought back Hoddle instead of listening to the no brains in the Northam stand perhaps we wouldn’t now be in this mess. Remember, when Hoddle walked out we were 7th in the Premier League. Ok, he was wrong to go in the way he did, but so were the board in not taking him back. Well done you Northam boys.
Dear Barry,
Could not agree with you more,when I used to mention the return of Lowe and Hoddle fans on this site used to slag me off.
David Crook
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