SNSUN

I think the fact the Perraud didn't stay this season shows where we are with him. I think he goes. Larios will still be around but with his injury troubles I wouldn't want to go into a Premier League season with Manning and Larios as our left backs. I'm not sure who we bring in though I do know Ryan Sessegnon is out of contract this summer and he'd be a good signing.

2 and half hours and counting...

Ok Ratings (bearing in mind I'm working and I missed some of the game as an idiot was kicking my cash machine because it swallowed his card) McCarthy - 8 - Made a big save but also generally came out well for punches. If that's his last game then he's done us proud this last few weeks. KWP - 7 - not his usual attacking brilliance but instead had to defend resolutely. Must keep next season. THB - 7 - Another solid game against a great attack. Iffy challenge for the yellow card but otherwise good. Man's a Saint. Bednarek - 8 - he's been excellent this season and did everything he needed to today. Great clean sheet. Stephens - 6 - Some iffy passing especially in the first half and it took him a long time to get going but so pleased he got to lift the trophy. Smallbone - 8 - He looked well up for it today. Possibly my MOTM, pass for the goal was excellent, free kick attempt for everything and he never stopped trying. Gets better every game. Downes - 7 - Another solid game, so key to the way we play. Must sign. Aribo - 7 - another player who has been a revelation this season and worked hard today. Brooks - 6 - So sad for him that he had to go off. AA - 8 - "he's not a striker" I am talking bollocks - did his job brilliantly today. So proud. A day he'll remember forever. Fraser - 7 - Really worked hard offensively and defensively. My Bompey mate said he has an attitude problem - I didn't see that today. Subs: Edozie - 6 - some positivity but he lacks match fitness and match sharpness and perhaps should have scored. Adams - 6 - Was working hard but the game had switched to all out defence by then. Manning - 6 - That's being generous, I didn't even notice him when he came on. Martin - 9 - Brilliant. Set us up well, adaptable. He's in the record books as the manager that got us promoted in 2024. Agree y'all?

Am I the only completely sober Saints fan left? 😁

Stephen's injury was the best thing that could have happened for THB, but it was the form of Bednarek that stopped Stephens from getting back into the back 2 again. He has been very good. We will still need a new CB in the summer IMO but THB and Bednarek as a partnership should be OK. Add a good left back and we have our back 4. (He says hoping with hope that KWP doesn't go anywhere...)

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand.......... now I'm really jealous.

I'd have Brooks back as a squad player. I think he has something to offer even if he's not been at the top of his game.

11:20pm for the highlights on ITV if you don't have Sky. So when's the open top bus parade?

Yep he's only 38. He's got 30 more years or so to hone his craft. You could see in our first game how different our playing style was as we passed Sheffield Wednesday to death. Granted possession football isn't for everyone if it doesn't have a point but for most of the season we've been playing without the first choice striker we purchased. I'll be interested to see how he gets on in the Premier League. He has my backing.

Might be Brooks from his days at Bompey

He's best mates with one of our squad - I forget who but it was mentioned on TalkSport earlier.

Might treat myself to a kebab tonight.

My SkyGo just cut out for the first time all game. Definitely things going our way today.

Adams, Stewart and someone pacier with AA wide (and a 4th striker option) will ding dang do for me next season. But AA has really stepped up to the CF role in the last few weeks.

Farke saying they were the best team. Posesssionally, marginally sure, but we had more shots on target. Including the one that counted.

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I am allowed 7 units of booze between when I finish work tonight and my shift tomorrow. I will be consuming an entire bottle of Merlot, which is 10. I am risking my job by 3 units to celebrate this promotion tonight!!!

He has Leeds' number. Now back him in the transfer market and let's see what he can do in the Prem.

😀 To be fair bar Leeds fans and Skates fans I think most of everyone else was supporting Saints today. We re-paid their faith in us.

I'm getting a few odd looks from customers as they walk past my office here at Northfields whilst I cheer. I don't care.😀

Relegation sucks but this is a feeling we wouldn't have had without it.

I won't lie, I had a couple of "insurance" bets running today but this feeling right now, THIS is worth every penny I gave to Ladbrokes.

Aww Kat Liebherr there.

Welcome to the club fella!!!