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Peronally, the whole team deserve credit- the medical and fitness team that has kept Lambert available for selection etc -each has played their part and I bet that both Adkins and the Don will recognise that... Well done team!

Ok - Aged 48 ...yet another in that bracket!- born in Southanmpton- currently a Deputy Head in primary school Started seeing Saints in 1972 - lost to Brum 2:0...but saw the rise of Saints and some FAB matches in late 70s and early 80s-Ball, Channon, Keegan, and co First away game- Coventry with girlfriend-sat in with Cov fans!!! Only one to go oooooh when Steve Williams hit post-got some very dirty looks...lucky I was with girlfriend! Best Match seen live...loads- but Saints beating Ipswich 4:3 when 3:1 down at Half Time in 80s was a great atmosphere Still remember filling up with petrol and hearing commentators going back to Dell repeatedly in 90s when Saints recovered from 1 :0 to beat Newcastle 3:1 in last five minutes. Moved up to Worcester then near Leominster (not far from Wales) and with family can rarely afford to go- but ALWAYS reading this forum Took son and daughter to first match 2 years ago and went to Wembley for Cup final v Carlisle Forever a Saint!

A simple rule change here would suffice. Any club that does not file its acounts on time cannot play any loan players brought in during the preceding 3 months- hence immediately stopping shoddy accounting clubs/ clubs in trouble from benefitting beyond 1st March- hence other clubs won't need to moan about unfair advantage in the build up to the meaty end of season etc.

How did Reeves, Shaw and Lee play? And Barnard too? as they've hardly figured this season.

Could we but Rhodes and loan him back for the season? He gets a promotion on his cv, leaves everyone happy and we're planning well ahead for the Premiership... ok maybe a daft idea...

Spanish starlet on loan

Has to be Man Utd, MK Dons at home, going up after the incredible run, that superb victory against Leeds (and the manner of it- ho ho against my 2 brothers in law!), finally getting to top spot...and staying there week after week... and the HOPE of yet more to come. What a year! Huge credit to the manager et al.

We will win

wok permits??? Lol

Then let's win

But... we do have money- Chamberlain, and perhaps this shows ambition beyond our current status... we won't get in the Chamions league with our current squad alone... it's fun to dream... anyone remember Keegan?

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Yes All teams get injuries... and generally we've coped with ours...and we will strengthen. Our away form, I believe, will improve to compensate for a few results that may not quite go for us at home. We will get promotion as other teams will end up taking points off each other... and our FANTASTIC start means we are rightly in pole position! Name a better team- .... no one is better imho, although we may have the odd result go against us, eg Doncaster. I fully expect NA to be manager of the season and to be plotting Saints course in the premiership by the end of April.

Nothing to fear! We are on a superb roll, the players and manager believe- the manager has instilled a number of shapes to counteract anything the opposition may offer. I predict more gushing football after about 15 minutes when Saints have sussed out Brightons hspe and tactics. 3;1 saints (1 is a late consolation)

The best bit from the article was where it said the players returned from holiday having stuck to their required regimes...player responsibility that meant no wasted weeks on catchup- getting fit etc. Well done the players! Of course well done to the medical/conditioning team/ coaches etc too!!

No doubt- CUP every time- It's all about WINNING, not aim for 4th and £££- Most who were alive can name the FAC team of '76 and the positive effect on the club and the whole area. We were 4th around Christmas during Strachan's era, but I can not name all the team that played around then, and that was only 7/8 years ago.

Who do Saints fear in this division?....noone! - Whom do the other teams fear- Saints! This is OUR SEASON!We are top because we deserve to be- I look forward to the next 4 games - they may be hard, but I expect 8/9 points- which means key rivals will be disappointed!

Let's sing and have fun! I don't believe in jinxes and why shouldn't we sing celebratory victory songs like - We are the champions, we're gonna win the league etc. As another poster said, when was the last time we could... and another thing- this season records are being broken, the Boss won't settle for anything less than victories... so enjoy, learn the words and let's sing our way to the Premier league!

The boss also said Harding and Richardson picked up knocks/tweaks in training- I imagine they'll be back next week.

I'm realistic...but why are lots of posters saying Leicester have really good players etc. WE have really good players and NO team will want to play Saints when they are on form...and we are! Sure, we will, at some point lose, but why, when all records are being broken and some of the play exquisite at times, should we fear anyone? Let them worry...I'm going to enjoy the ride and expect many more victories this season!It is possible to be optimistic and realistic- and at least the football is worth watching.

What I like about our current manager is his upbeat attitude, clear focus and a desire for the players to be able to adapt to situations- a change from the hit long and hope brigade. The transfer policy, too, of getting in younger players who can progress together is also one I subscribe too. I get the impression that this is goig to be a fun season, and am desperately hoping for a winning start - what a pleasant change that would be!

Definitely worth another listen having got promoted...bigs up the u18 back in December , and they've had a pretty good year too!... I like the way he promotes positive and determined action and belief!

Relax...Saints will give a guard of honour...then proceed to show great determination and desire to win...and will do so by 3:2 - Saints fans will leave happy, Brighton fans will still be happy they've won the league...but the doubts will have been sown for next season! Llalana back too is my prediction, schn on bench

Here's the change. Saints will no longer let us down... they've prooved that over the previous 8 matches. Confidence is high, but feet are firmly on the ground. Saints will win tomorrow 2:0 Happy Days- Promotion will be achieved with 2 games to spare imo.

I bet Stephens is glad he joined Saints- comes on in second Half and we score 3 to win- dream debut...and well done Forte!!!!!!!!!