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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!!!!!!!!!

OK-time for the fightback- all home teams in Lg 1 to win...COYR

Off to see Saints with my kids tomorrow, for the first time this season... and in the family enclosure for the first time in over 30 odd years supporting the Saints. Trust the big win will cement the support in my family at least!

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Come on Hartlepool!

On another point.I like the fact that the team are playing a varirty of systems, not just 442. It allows for greater flexibility in a match and has been one of the main criticisms of Saints over recent years.

Today I'm going to enjoy the game and result. We need to play against the best to know how far we have to progress... Be positive! COYR

Time for a second half rally...we're going to win this one today - a very important win!

Yes, yes and yes- Get...I mean continue with a winning run and go into the match sky high with confidence. We are a much better team than last time in 2009!

League Table January 2010 Table on 02.01.2010 Full Home Away P W D L F A W D L F A W D L F A GD Pt 1 Leeds United 23 17 5 1 45 13 9 3 0 25 7 8 2 1 20 6 +32 56 2 Norwich City 24 14 6 4 51 27 9 2 1 31 13 5 4 3 20 14 +24 48 3 Charlton Athletic 24 13 9 2 46 27 8 4 0 28 14 5 5 2 18 13 +19 48 4 Colchester United 23 13 6 4 39 21 9 1 1 20 8 4 5 3 19 13 +18 45 5 Huddersfield Town 23 11 5 7 46 28 9 3 0 34 8 2 2 7 12 20 +18 38 6 Swindon Town 22 10 8 4 31 29 6 4 1 16 11 4 4 3 15 18 +2 38 7 Millwall 24 9 9 6 35 28 8 3 1 22 9 1 6 5 13 19 +7 36 8 Milton Keynes Dons 24 11 3 10 33 33 6 2 4 20 15 5 1 6 13 18 0 36 9 Bristol Rovers 23 11 1 11 32 36 7 1 3 16 12 4 0 8 16 24 -4 34 10 Walsall 22 8 7 7 32 29 4 5 2 19 13 4 2 5 13 16 +3 31 11 Hartlepool United 24 8 6 10 32 33 5 3 4 14 12 3 3 6 18 21 -1 30 12 Brentford 24 7 9 8 22 26 4 6 2 15 13 3 3 6 7 13 -4 30 13 Southend United 24 8 5 11 28 32 5 3 4 15 15 3 2 7 13 17 -4 29 14 Southampton 24 10 8 6 42 29 6 4 2 23 13 4 4 4 19 16 +13 28 NOW Jan 1st 2011 1 Brighton 21 21 40 2 Southampton 21 15 34 3 Charlton 21 6 34 4 Bournemouth 21 14 33 5 Sheff Wed 21 13 33 6 Huddersfield 22 6 33 7 Hartlepool 20 0 32 8 MK Dons 21 -3 32 9 Brentford 20 3 31 10 Colchester 20 2 31 11 Peterborough 20 -2 30 A much better table methinks!

Cheer up guys...we'll win this yet 3:1

Unlikely, due to wages...but if you're right, hen 28000+ for the subsequent home game + promotion Still, Merry Christmas everyone