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I'm not sure about saintsweb posters interpolating the word shoehorn into posts about the possibly unnecessary squeezing in to the starting 11 of Stephens.

I feel odd. Yes gutted about a late, late goal. But we're on a good run. Maybe because of that, plus how likely it looks to be play offs at best anyway, plus we're definitely still in credit as far as late, late goals go this season. And then there's the fact I'm not missing the division above our one at all. I've felt much, much worse about conceding at the death. A point today. A win next time.

I think we had all of one home (league) clean sheet, v Leicester last season. Before that it was April 2022 v Arsenal. I think. It's been bad. 3 in 20 months. Good win tonight!

It was a good game. I thought WBA were incredibly fast and had some very physically strong players and played very skilfully. The win shouldn't be underestimated. We almost weathered the 2nd half pressure but when we didn't we came back at them and took our chance. I was near their fans and it was a really good atmosphere. Everyone did well. Stand outs THB, brilliant. Bazunu, kept well and some of those passes! But all those who got on contributed. And those less popular, pleased for Holgate and Manning was good coming on late when the pressure was pretty intense.

Understandably gutted and very complimentary about us.

On the way home. Great support and brilliant celebrations at the end. I thought our superiority told as the game went on. First half was too slow. Second half we must have spent 95% of it in their half. We definitely looked for more openings than the first 45, played a bit quicker, and should have scored earlier despite nothing too clear cut. At the moment I like how we don't panic even into injury time, we keep trying to find that space for one last chance.

If anyone wants to stay overground then London Bridge to New Cross is quick (about 6 minutes) and often, then 25-30 minutes to the ground. Maybe slightly longer walk than Bermondsey tube.

Thanks have emailed.

I think my Dad trod on someone's toes and only said sorry twice. Den takers. No messing with us.

The fact a point on Saturday would mean we have as many as our 38 game total last season helps me to enjoy it more, than last season. Or the few seasons before that. We've won more games already. Happy memories of earlier prem campaigns. I like no VAR even if we end up having a goal or two wrongly awarded to the opposition. Human error is part of football.

Ricky's two late pens still such a happy memory on my last visit there. And growing up in SE London my Dad took me a few times in the 80s but we always stood with Millwall fans. Not sure why! We got good at keeping very quiet if we scored. I recall a Le Tiss pen to get a point while all around us were very unhappy. Saints to win!

Interested if first option falls through. Cheers.

I accept that relegated clubs won't often be confident, due to obviously being poor. But there was decent amount of optimism, the first home game had a great atmosphere and players seemed up for it, albeit the goals conceded were indicative of things to come. There wasn't much talk of the negative knock on effects of relegation then. However. The current lack of confidence, in my mind, has little to do with last season. Worryingly for us there is now enough of a sample size for the players to lack confidence solely based on what's happening right now and what they perceive the future to be.

Feels like much riding on this one. There was a feelgood factor a while back, seems like an age ago at the moment.

For me that was the best atmosphere for seasons, not just the exciting game, but I sense must of us want to believe it will be different this season and want to play our part in that. The buzz outside the ground, lots of smiles and anticipation, and keeping the support up when they scored. A good football day. At last.

Cheers. I hope there'll be options in the future.

Is there an option to get any of the kits without the gambling sponsor? My child is now in adult sizes and I want to avoid if possible. I thought it was mentioned on here a while back. Thanks.

Any idea of ticket sale dates for the Norwich game? Pretty vague on the club site.

Reading Squires has been the one good football thing this season.

https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2023-03-18/fixture-amendments-southampton-manchester-city-bournemouth-premier-league-2023 Just seen this!

Off relegation topic, kind of, but the home win banker Manchester City game....will it now revert back to the Saturday if the BBC site is correct and their CL game is on the Tuesday afterwards?

Do we know if that is the only date it could be moved to? So either it'll be the Sunday as now scheduled, or back to the Saturday? My son's football team have a coach load due to go to it. I'm assuming MC will progress but maybe then it depends on whether they are given the Tuesday CL fixture date not the Wednesday. What a mess these latest changes are.

I can see why - especially in the light of government sitting on the fence and giving no guidance and the brand worried about being seen as disrespectful. I however agree that games should have gone on and would have been a lovely chance to come together for those that felt that need. There likely would have been enough (and some in high places) making noise about disrespect, and could have turned sour the decision to play. Grassroots following suit now. Surely children could still play, are they supposed to sit at home and reflect?

Eastbourne for me the past 10+years after living in Charlton all my life. Manage a few games each season. Not a terrible train journey despite the 25+ stops between Brighton and Southampton sometimes!

Thanks for confirming. Well he kept our strike force at bay that day so he must be brilliant.