Shroppie

Reading the replies, the fact that anyone's taking it seriously takes desperation to new depths.

I'm confused. Back onboard the bus but trying to row it? Perhaps that's where his problems started.

Went online too and got mine. Website a mess though, looks like STH can buy any number, didn't link my number to the sale, just the friend's for the second ticket. So had to phone anyway, hang on for 25 mins then be told "It should be ok. Will try to get a super-user to link your number" When other clubs' online tickets work so well, why is Saints' so crap?

Incredible as it may seem (and doesn't it all?) this is about the only explanation as to why anyone's taking this seriously? Or am I missing something?

I'm a ST holder and desperate to go to this one with a mate who isn't. Would be eternally grateful to anyone with a ST who might let me have their allocation.

Can claim Burnley + Forest.

Agree with pretty well everything written. A bit flat in the first 20 mins but no serious threats except for a couple of headers. Coped pretty well with their wingers and they won little from long balls. Aaron had another good game and Jos was awesome. His saving block was amazing. Once we got the goal you could see the confidence coming back - ball pinging round the midfield at pace, linking well especially with DC. Thought Guly worked hard at being a front man today. First touch perhaps still not good enough but managed some good lay-offs. Hope his injury's not too bad, but i'm not optimistic. Bring on Lee! After the (correct) sending off, Forest heads dropped even further and the body language said this is a team in crisis. For the last 20 they did nothing except chase shadows as our movement and control got back to its best. We could/should have had at least 3 more - Aaron, Jos close in and good saves from Fox, Holmes and ?Hammond long shots. AL looking back to his best. Best I've felt after a game for weeks.

Two daughters and two stepsons. All in their 30s but just as expensive as ever.

Nor mine expressing concern at his track record ......

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And mine.

Exactly as I remember it too. Impressed that there are two of us of our age with such mental powers of recall. Also remember getting totally soaked. You don't get piches like that any more! (except perhaps at Wycombe, Exeter, Yeovil ....)

I was there.

Probably just me with a wierd theory, but now we're told JF will be back for Brighton, that makes three one-game injuries in recent weeks, all in positions where the cover could be thin. Just wonder whether there's some examination of what we need in the window going on. Certainly the Donny game confirmed RL is critical and we need an alternative. Sadly Bart did himself no favours against Blackpool when asked to show he's a safe deputy. But I would say Martin did well last night, even though with 2CBs out long-term and another maybe carrying an injury, we still need another (loan?). Hope NC has been watching.

Looking at it in the cold light of day after a fairly miserable 200 mile drive home and trying to see the positives. 1. Definitely in a bad patch, but we had an awful patch at the start of last season and went up. 2. We have the right manager to see the team through this psychologically. 3. Last season Rochdale did the double over us playing a similar strong defensive style with dangerous breaks. We put that behind us with a long winning run and can do the same again. 4. Many of the team had decent games last night. It wasn't the train wreck some are suggesting. But we do need to strengthen, not just as backup but with players who will get regular starts. 5. Lallana's form has dipped - indecision at the critical moment - but will come again. Class is permanent. But Davis was mixed last night, spilling shots (which James didn't) and blocking into the danger area rather than to safety. And we missed Fonte's speed of reaction. I think he anticipates Davis pushing a shot back out better than Martin (but thought AM had a good game overall). Panic not. But Lord won't you buy me a new striker with pace and strength, a winger with ditto, a keeper and a CB. That is all.

Anyone else find it a bit scary that we're now 1/2 to go up, compared with 20/1 at the start of the season?

Usual confident performance. Very positive.

Super, super Bart, super, super Bart ... (we hope)

Much as I accept Bart has had good games and great moments, I'm sorry to say I think there's now an underlying problem which will always mean we can't have confidence. Yes, he has shown he can command his area in a way KD doesn't, and to take one positive from yesterday (difficult), Bart's short distribution was often good, quick and decisive ( but kicking awful). But sadly, keeping is so much about confidence. I didn't see that at all yesterday - total bag of nerves and I fear that won't go away. Sorry Bart, but it's a career that never quite happened and now we have to move forward with a big signing of a young up and coming keeper who will challenge KD now and be potential for first choice in the Prem.

Much prefer Harding. As soon as he came on the passing game started to work, at pace. As others have said, he works well with AL, commits to going forward, looks to get to the byeline and makes space inside for Adam.

6.50? That's late. Have to leave earlier from Shropshire.

As always, we won't know anything until the team is announced on Saturday. I'd also like an update on Connolly - he's a big loss too.

I was disappointed with nothing at all made of our 10 corners and 3/4 free kicks in good positions. With no RL to worry about it was just too easy for them to defend.

There's not much choice. Went in the Lakeside near the ground last time and it was away-fan-friendly and ok. Will probably do the same again.

When 2 are out long-term, yes.