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Enjoyed the replays of the goal. That was really exceptional from Vic. Inch perfect.

You just can't beat starting a game a goal up!

Holy crap!!!!!!!!!!

We will lose. I still can't shake off the old habits of being a Saints fan yet.

I think I accidentally hit gold with a flippant remark. A rework along those lines would work!

Had to laugh at the two videos posted above. Interviewer in both interviews (Paraphrasing): Just how and why are saints so freaking awesome this season? We will lose tomorrow.

It may not be "haunting".........But I think our Anthem is already established, and only open to variations. Never heard of OWTS?

I am convinced it is all to do with the Ground up philosophy outlined by Les Reed in that video somewhere that someone posted. The manager and other staff are just employees in a "ground up" structure that cannot be overturned by one personality (Except Kat, of course) If allowed to continue, this set up will also withstand future upheavals much better than the traditional system where the new manager comes in and bends everything to his own strategy.

You know how when you read something and your brain gives it a "voice" in your mind? Well, yeah, my head voice was all high pitched and girly as it was singing that. Just in case others don't have the head voices, I suppose I should have had some sort of disclaimer prepared.

Im a married man, so not available. So just go ahead and read the blogs.

I was kinda down about the LC due to priorities and all that guff. However, I see from RK's reaction that it is important for him to win something. It would be great for him in his first season, and great for Saints too. If RK wants it, then I want it too. Jebus, I think my man crush is getting the better of me!

In retrospect, I'm quite happy that Saints conceded two goals in a non-league game. It will give FF and the defence something to look at that they actually got wrong for once! It's got to be difficult to make an analysis of your mistakes when you've only conceded 5 so far. I see Stoke's two goals as a positive for us in a game that didn't affect our GD in the league.

"Even disgruntled Southampton fans, who over the summer had seen their beloved club become a cash and carry with five key first-team players being snapped up by Premier League rivals, raised an eyebrow when the Italian put pen to paper on a three-year deal at St Mary's." Well, I'm a Saints fan, and I was quite excited about that signing!

Every match I watch I still find myself thinking about what has happened to us since the summer, so it's not at all surprising that the pundits and journos will do the same. It hasn't become old with me yet.

Three possibilities. 1. Nobody can be switched on all the time. 2. He might be a d!ck that doesn't want to talk to you. 3. You might be a d!ck that he wouldn't want to talk to. The possibilities are endless, really.

Reply of the day.

I officially do not care much about this match. Kinda hoping to get knocked out, if I'm honest. I want a good FA cup run and to hang on in the Prem as long as we can.

A decent read, but then....oops!! It was not the tougher fixtures, but the lack of squad depth after injuries in key positions that sank us.

The sale, or otherwise of Jay is best left to the club without the opinions of us who have no clue of the situation. He had a great spell for us, but his injury was serious enough to change him as a player. None of us can have a clue how he will pan out, but the club at least have the best knowledge available. If he goes, I will assume it was a sound business decision. If he stays, I will cheer him on and hope he regains his potential.

That's great to know If we decide to play a sweeper.

I won't be arguing against your sentiments. It takes a lot of optimism to argue for them, but equal amounts to be pessimistic, so I choose the lighter side. I have no evidence to go negative, so I prefer to stay in the happy camp for my own sanity!

However it pans out, The Saints/Spurs positions are not a dynamic they will be at all happy with. So, yep....it could get funny.

Probably a referee convention coming up.....They all need their stories for the lads and laffs.

It's the mobile phone that makes me want to punch him.

I'm amazed at the number of people on this forum that lack the ability to dream, when the dream is not actually impossible. Sure, it may be close to impossible, but that's why they are dreams! Either way, this is the most fun I've ever had as a Saints fan of 50 years. Screw Batman, Dalek, Alpine, whatever.......This is the time of my life as a Saints fan. If it gets any better, I fear my heart may fail.