http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/ 100% Saints discussion. Please keep it on-topic and civil. Abusive behaviour is not welcomed. en Mon, 20 May 2013 00:18:24 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/images/misc/rss.png http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/ http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44976-Which-Current-Saints-CDAJFU-Next-Season&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 00:07:12 GMT Ignoring contracts for a minute, which players would you say are definitely up to it. Assuming our ambition is to be solidly in the top half,... Ignoring contracts for a minute, which players would you say are definitely up to it. Assuming our ambition is to be solidly in the top half, challenging for Europe. IMO:

Definites:
Boruc, Clyne, Shaw, Yoshida, Cork, Morgan, JRod, Puncheon, Lambert, S. Davis

Undecided:
Kelvin, Fonte, Forren, Lallana, Ramirez, JWP

The rest I don't see as up to it. Would keep the 'undecided' players but they will need to up their performances next season. JWP obviously one for the future but I don't think he is there yet. ]]> The Saints Lighthouse http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44976-Which-Current-Saints-CDAJFU-Next-Season http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44975-Nike&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 23:28:48 GMT White and black with gold trim away kit next season. 100% fact. End. White and black with gold trim away kit next season. 100% fact.

End. ]]> The Saints sfc1971 http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44975-Nike http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44974-Name-on-the-scoreboard&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 21:38:57 GMT Did anyone else get their name up on the scoreboard thanking them for their support? Mine was. Am I an uber fan? Did anyone else get their name up on the scoreboard thanking them for their support?
Mine was. Am I an uber fan? ]]> The Saints kpturner http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44974-Name-on-the-scoreboard http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44973-First-Signing-Sweepstake&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 21:28:55 GMT Bit of fun as per every summer - just give a date and time as to when you think we'll make our first summer signing.


June 9th, 13:45pm is my guess. ]]> The Saints SNSUN http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44973-First-Signing-Sweepstake http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44972-Pictures-video-from-the-last-day-of-the-season&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 21:17:05 GMT OK, so probably not as good as some of the pics from last years celebrations but what did you manage to get today? My starter for 10 - the Northam... OK, so probably not as good as some of the pics from last years celebrations but what did you manage to get today?

My starter for 10 - the Northam :



(Large photo here if you want to find yourself http://www.mediafire.com/view/?f9d5ckwk209z7vs ) ]]> The Saints Tractor_Saint http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44972-Pictures-video-from-the-last-day-of-the-season http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44971-Factoid&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 20:26:20 GMT If we had scored 1 more goal today we would have been level with Fulham on points, goal difference and goals scored. We also drew both games with... If we had scored 1 more goal today we would have been level with Fulham on points, goal difference and goals scored. We also drew both games with them.

Does anybody know what would have happened? The only difference was that Fulham won 1 more game than us. Would that have kept them above us?

Totally hypthetical conundrum for sad people like me who enjoy looking at league tables. ]]> The Saints BallBoy http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44971-Factoid http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44970-Ward-Prowse-as-attacking-midfielder&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 20:15:31 GMT Does anyone else think that JWP might have a place in the midfield three next season? He looks very strong on the counterattack - aware of what's around him, two-footed, quick to move the ball and not bad along the ground either. He changed our dynamic at Sunderland last week and whenever we picked up the ball in midfield I was hoping it was him cause he can get things moving.

If he's deployed there and he and Ramirez grow into the role I'm not sure we'd particularly need a signing - though I'm not sure I'd take the risk. ]]> The Saints DuncanRG http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44970-Ward-Prowse-as-attacking-midfielder http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44969-Black-armbands-at-today-s-game&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 19:42:49 GMT Have I missed something, but why were black armbands worn by Saints today? Who died? :? Have I missed something, but why were black armbands worn by Saints today?

Who died? :? ]]> The Saints whizzpop http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44969-Black-armbands-at-today-s-game http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44968-Slippery-pitch-again&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 17:51:26 GMT I posted earlier in the season about players slipping and wether or not it was down to boots or watered pitch. Today there was a lot of slipping... I posted earlier in the season about players slipping and wether or not it was down to boots or watered pitch.
Today there was a lot of slipping again and it led to stoke scoring.
So is it down to the pitch or down to the boots?......either way I think it cost us the 3 points today. ]]> The Saints lordswoodsaints http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44968-Slippery-pitch-again http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44967-Mauricio-Pochettino-s-Stoke-Reaction&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 17:43:03 GMT

• I am very happy for the supporters, for the tribute they had with the players
• I am disappointed that we didn't win
• I think we have been superior in the last six games, but we haven't closed out games
• We have lacked that final touch to get the wins
• It's a great learning curve for 99% of the players at this club
• We're fully aware that the last ten games are very full of emotional charge
• We know we have to perform in the last ten games
• Maybe we lack some mental strength
• Overall, we have done well
• Our first goal in the Premier League has been achieved
• We will be here next season
• We want to maintain the core of the squad, next year they will be more settled with the first season under their belts
• The players that join us will add more quality and strength
• It's the best possible news for the club that Nicola Cortese will be with us
• The budget is something I am going to speak to Nicola about tomorrow morning
• I never rest, I always keep on thinking and working for Southampton

]]> The Saints Saint-Armstrong http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44967-Mauricio-Pochettino-s-Stoke-Reaction http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44966-End-of-Season-Review-14th-Place-41-points&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 16:50:24 GMT Saints finish the season with a 1-1 draw with Stoke City at St. Mary's Stadium.

Goals from Crouch and Lambert.

The result means Saints finish their first season back in the Premier League in 14th position, with a 41 point haul. ]]> The Saints Saint-Armstrong http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44966-End-of-Season-Review-14th-Place-41-points http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44965-SAINTS-1-1-Stoke-City-Post-Match-Reaction&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 16:49:52 GMT Lambert's 2nd half equaliser cancelled out Crouch's opener for the Potters in the final game of the season.


Thoughts on the game? ]]> The Saints Saint-Armstrong http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44965-SAINTS-1-1-Stoke-City-Post-Match-Reaction http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44964-Are-Stoke-the-ugliest-football-team-in-the-Premier&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 16:26:15 GMT Thank goodness I don't have to watch this team more than twice a season! A team of bruisers and with very little football ideas. Just my opinion. ]]> The Saints Norm http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44964-Are-Stoke-the-ugliest-football-team-in-the-Premier http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44963-Saints-vs-Stoke-Match-thread&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 14:58:57 GMT One last run out for the nuns before they go back to the convent for 3 months. If results go well today 11th is on the cards. 10th probably a bit... One last run out for the nuns before they go back to the convent for 3 months.

If results go well today 11th is on the cards. 10th probably a bit too optimistic. COYR. ]]> The Saints Lighthouse http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44963-Saints-vs-Stoke-Match-thread http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44962-Sunday-s-last-day-Other-games&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 14:44:36 GMT

• I guess it's pretty obvious what we all want. Wins for Man City, Arsenal, Swansea, Spurs, Reading, Wigan and, of course, Saints please!

Will this happen? I can see Wigan drawing with Villa, and Newcastle might get something against Arsenal to add drama to the day. ]]> The Saints SNSUN http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44962-Sunday-s-last-day-Other-games