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BallBoy

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  1. Love the Redknapp "quote". Well done shurlock.
  2. Couldn't be happier unless it were Saints. It opens the door for all of us now.
  3. Totally agree that it was the worst day of my football life and it has left a permanent scar. Another amazing coincidence is that Watford would have been waiting for us in the final that year. A distinct possibility this year as well. We would have been overwhelming favourites to win as United will be this year. A major difference for me though is that Martial scored a good goal worthy of winning a semi final. That horrible, bobbly, piddly, freaky little goal that Heath scored was worthy of nothing. I am not bitter!
  4. You must have been watching a different game? We started with just 2 specialist midfielders so both Wanyama and Clasie had to work hard against an, admittedly, poor Newcastle side. I thought both did very well and were constantly involved. Clasie is improving game by game.
  5. I just love it that Leicester are still going strong and still favourites. The big boys are being humbled and all true football fans are celebrating.
  6. Sad that anything even remotely to do with religion can attract such immediate anger. Good to see that most fans on here are treating the post with the reaction it deserves.
  7. Life was so different then. I started going in 1966 when I was 13. None of my family had ever previously taken any interest in football so I was on my own. Can you imagine parents of a 13 year old these days allowing their child to travel into town on the bus and then to go to a football match all by themselves. I also queued up from 12.30 and used all my hard earned pocket money to get in. The front of a "chocolate box" was the only place for a youngster like me. I even went to reserve games and tracked the career of my hero, Micky Channon, from his youth. I tried the very front behind the goal but soon realised you get a better picture from up high. I dreamed of having seat in the stand! They were innocent days and the game was played with a purer spirit but I still love it with a passion.
  8. Have to agree that Adrian Heath was the architect of my worst moment in football but also agree he was just "doing his job". Having said that, it was a pathetic little header that bobbled on to and off of his head to creep over the line. Not much skill involved. Also agree Billy Davies deserves an honourable mention for his disgraceful tactics in the play off semi-final. His team were clearly instructed to give away as many free kicks as they liked as long as they were 40 yards+ from their goal. Bale was literally kicked off the park. It was the worst hatchet job I have ever seen in my life. And then, of course, he went on to justify it all under the banner of "professionalism". Odious little man.
  9. I only care about what is best for Leicester. Draw or away win.
  10. Had on fly right down my road, TWICE. I know nothing engines, aerodynamics or engineering but they are just a joy to watch. Special.
  11. I know these compilations can be misleading but what I like is that he scores all kind of goals. He clearly has a goalscorers instinct. I know this is a different subject but Ralph Kruegers interview above was not exactly reassuring that nobody would leave in this window.
  12. This sounds like an absolute bargain. I am surprised and delighted. Good timing. Gives the club a buzz again. However, I am surprised that nobody has mentioned Jay Rodriguez. Does this mean he is not coming back from this injury?
  13. The game matters because it is now the only opportunity we have to get some glory this season. We need our best team out there. No experiments! It was only one game but the Arsenal result clearly showed we are capable. A good cup run will restore a much needed feel good factor.
  14. The sad thing is that neither of them actually understand that they have done anything wrong. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
  15. Why did Bertrand not join in the celebration for the goal he set up? There is something wrong there. Humiliating result. Brave move to go 3 at the back with Vic in the centre. It didn't work because our whole team had an off day and Liverpool were brilliant. Everything they did worked.
  16. Why are we having this conversation? Koeman may well go eventually but I struggle to see how we could do better. A couple of bad games and people a getting a bit carried away.
  17. I "grew up" with Micky and was privileged to witness his progress from the youth team to Saints and England legend. He was my hero. All the best to him today. I am confident he is still smiling.
  18. Isn't it strange how JM only has these rants and problems when he loses. He is just a bad, bad loser. His conduct has crossed the line from being hysterical to just plain unacceptable. My own opinion is that his conduct towards Eva Carneiro lies at the root of much of his players disaffection with him. Eden Hazard, in particular, was accused by JM of just being tired. The man just loses all rationality when he is losing.
  19. I was only able to see bits and pieces of the game. The defence always looked solid and Wanyama seems to have taken a step up in class in the absence of Schneiderlin. it is always difficult to guage performance in a friendly but, whatever way you look at it, this has been a very successful tour. 16 goals scored and 3 clean sheets. We can go forward with confidence. Feyenoord are a very experienced European team so to go there and win 3-0 is no less than any of the "top 4" might have expected. I am chuffed.
  20. Adrian Heath, without a doubt. I have never felt worse in 40 years of supporting Saints. Those of us who have been around that long have suffered a lot! Cup semi-final when it used to matter, ours for the taking, final minute of extra time, pathetic, bobbly, pitiful, little goal. Horrible.
  21. My understanding is that this is not only unnecessary but factually incorrect. I believe Bournemouth are actually top by virtue of their prefix AFC.
  22. Blatter is either corrupt himself or incompetent to not know what has been happening. He cannot have it both ways. Either way he should withdraw but we all know it won't happen. He is a megalomaniac.
  23. I notice that there were 5 pages of comments after the Leicester defeat but this great win merits barely 3 so far. Just early days or sadly typical of our support? For what it's worth I thought there were some excellent performances today against a rather toothless Villa. All 3 of our forwards had very good games but Long was outstanding with his selfless and skilful performance. Rodriguez will be a great addition next season. The midfield were effective but do miss Schneiderlin. The defence were assured even with Gazzanigia who dealt well with what little Villa could offer. Hope still lives after today's results.
  24. BallBoy

    "Stonewall"

    "Stonewall" penalties are also "All day long". I would be happy all day long just to get one - and to score it. Especially if Lovren concedes it!
  25. This is where our traditional Saints mindset must change tomorrow: Opportunity or Challenge?
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