Hamilton Saint

Well, the word marquee is applied to the sign above the entrance to a cinema or theatre. The name of the film (play, or musical) and one or two of the main actors in it, are usually posted on the marquee. The star names are thought to attract film-goers, regardless of the quality of the film. By analogy, therefore, marquee players are "stars" who can draw spectators to a game, regardless of the team's quality. David Beckham is a good example of a marquee player. People will often attend MLS games in North America just to see Beckham on the field.

You mean 'unsung hero'.

Used to play him a lot on my radio show - especially B-Movie and H2O Gate Blues. Anybody heard the recent album - I'm New Here?

Dead for the last 15 mins.

Come on, Saints!

If you look at the form tables for home and away games, Saints are TOP for the last 10 games, last 12 games, last 14 games. Our away form is better than our home form (for those concerned that we have more away games ahead than home games). http://weekendfootball.co.uk/statistics/form.asp

No. Rule Number 1: Don't have an affair.

Fantastic win. Very important that Lambert scored from open play. Merrington had particular praise for Lallana and Chamberlain. Oh, happy day!

Final whistle. Fantastic win! Well done, Saints!

That has a nice ring to it!

Criticising knee-jerk, premature, and constant negativity does not make someone a happy-clappy type. It's providing reasonable and optimistic (oh! horror) balance. Following a game is a ninety-minute enterprise, believe it or not.

Well, there are more posts because there ought to be nothing to moan about. As usual, some have jumped in prematurely with negativity that turns out to be unwarranted. Each to his own, however ...

You don't fool me; that's 10cc!

Lovely lay-off from Guly, says Merrington.

Dickson replaces Chamberlain.

Substitution coming. But who is being replaced?

Merrington emphasised that Saints should keep the pressure up and not lose concentration.

"Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on; Could it be a faded rose from days gone by ..." [Helen Reddy]

Well, apparently. Merrington says his confidence has been boosted tremendously by his goal. Obvious comment, I suppose. But still true.

"For the mind disturbed, the still beauty of dawn is nature's finest balm." Edwin Way Teale

Merrington: "Saints have been tremendous down the flanks".

Jaidi! Perfect header! 3-1!

Merrington" "There's no doubt that Lambert's goal in the first half has really boosted his confidence".

Barnard and Chaplow on, please!

Hey, too much dawn in that comment; get back to the night!