SNSUN

We haven't played Leeds or Norwich yet - they'll be a measure of how far we've come in a short space of time. This season was supposed to be one of consolidation - but as the unbeaten run goes on we all now think we can achieve the seemingly impossible - a place in the top 6 at the end of the season. After the Bristol Rovers defeat in the League, people were questioning Pardew, but it goes to show that patience is a virtue. I'm just looking forward to each game as it comes tonight. Roll on Brighton. (Though I'll be at stupid work. :-()

Notice all but one of the above was brought in by Pardew. This makes me look forward to the January transfer window even more. We finally have a manager who has the finances to bring in the players that are better than what we already have. Whenever it happens, I'm not a bit concerned with promotion to the CCC as long as the infrastructure stays as it is - if we go up, we could be Swansea-esque and look for that succesive promotion. A bit ahead of myself perhaps, but you can't blame Saints fans for enjoying the recent developments. The noughties have been predominantly poor for us - bring on the teens. (Or whatever the colloquial name is for 2010 - 2019.)

It is. It's funny how people see it differently - in Harding's case, he was good at the start of the first half, and his performance didn't flag once. I think he'd probably be an even better player if he had a left sided player in front of him, but all credit to Lallana tonight, had some great touches. With Jaidi you have to keep your eye on him. (Just like Sky used to do with those cameras where you could watch one player solely for 15 minutes a game.) He's a big lad, and a big signing for diddly squat.

Slight concern about the lack of clean sheets, but ultimately if we go the rest of the season scoring more than the opposing teams, I'll be happy with that.

Definitely preferred him at right back tonight when Trotman came on, but still looked a competent choice at centre back. You have to feel a bit sorry for Perry really - he started the season as our number one centre back and through no fault of his own has slipped down to 4th choice!

A good win - thought we were the best team throughout the game. Charlton didn't look in it, they didn't deserve their consolation goal, and our defence is now very good - and it shows throughout the rest of the team. Jaidi is a rock at the back, if you ask me he's far better than a League One player, and I will say the same about Harding. Ratings for me: Bart - Came in and did a good job. Didn't have much to do to be fair, but did the simple things well. Distribution was excellent, couldn't do much about the goal, and made a couple of saves. On this showing he'd be a competent replacement for Davis in the future. 7 James - Wasn't beaten at the back but thought he was better when moved into midfield. As a utility player he's priceless. 6 Jaidi - Immense. Got a head to nearly everything. With a rock at centre back like him, everyone plays better. I'm much happier with him at the back than anyone else. 8 Thomas - I thought he had a good game. Made a few peculiar decisions defending, but was otherwise solid. Thought he was better as a right back. Scored, but anyone could have scored that had they got on the end of it. 7 Harding - My man of the match. Great in defence, made strides forward down the left and a few key tackles. Never looks phased. Set pieces weren't brilliant, but impeccable otherwise. 9 Antonio - I had about five possibles as MOTM and he was one of them. Always looked dangerous on the right. Must try and bring him permanently. Has pace and seemingly good delivery - and he's always looking to score. 8 Schneiderlin - Is one of those players you don't really notice because he goes about his job quietly. Perhaps too quiet tonight, wasn't suprised not to see him in the 2nd half. Still young, he'll be great for us...one day. 6 Hammond - Unlucky not to score in the first minute and should have done better. Like Jaidi, is key to the backbone of the side and makes the team stronger. 7 Lallana - Played very well and had some key touches to show his class. It's clear his confidence is high as he too is always looking to score. 8 Lambert -Took his goal very well - I didn't think it was going in when he struck it. Could have had a couple more. Thought he had a better game when I saw him against Bristol Rovers in the League at St Mary's, but certainly came into the game more in the 2nd half. 7 Connolly - For someone with dodgy legs, he possesses a good touch and a keen eye for goal. Another "too good for League One" player IMO, if we can get promoted this or next season we'll have no problems in the CCC if we can keep hold of most of these lads. 7 Trotman - 6 Waigo - 7 Mellis - 7 It'd be great to get to Wembley this season, the drenched fans that went tonight deserve it.

I thought we did play well tonight, fully deserved to win. I know Charlton are in poor form, but they're still second in the League, and on this showing we can beat anyone. Looking forward to playing Leeds and Norwich now.

He did very well IMO. Caught every ball without drama, it was obvious Parkinson had told the Charlton lads to run towards him when he had the ball but he never panicked once. Good save just before the goal too. I was like everyone else on here, quite worried when I saw Davis rested before the game - but that's a big credit to Davis - it shows how important he has become to the team - and how much he's improved since the dodgy days in the CCC.

I agree, yes it's sad news that a professional footballer suffered from depression to the extent that he thought there was no other route than suicide, but he did end his life on his terms. Had he died on the pitch it would be a different story. The spookiest thing about Enke is that on Monday I signed him from Hannover for 4.4 million on FM07 (the only game my girlfriend's old computer supports.) I'm chalking it up to a strange coincidence. May he RIP.

They'll be out to prove the Northwich Vic game was a one off. We'll be out to prove we're better than them. 3-1.

I switched allegiance, thought not in a major way. As a kid in the 80's, really not into football at all, I was a Liverpool "fan" as most people were. (Makes me sick saying it, probably why they're my least favourite Prem team after the obvious...) This was mostly due to having a Liverpool Emblem Shiny - for the Panin football album, a sticker everybody craved. In around 88, and bear in mind I'd always lived in Berkshire and had no affiliations with Southampton, and only the odd holiday in Hampshire, my parents rented out our spare room to a Saints-supporting university student for some extra cash, and the rest is history. It was really in the early 90's that I really got into the club, and have been a Saint ever since - and will always be. I wouldn't describe myslelf as the best fan - a handful of games and a few bits of merchandise do not a good fan make, but I consistently try to improve that - and never want to support another team. My missus is a Norwich fan - if we ever have kids, I'm making sure they're red and white.

I don't have Sky so I'm not going to be a lazy sod and kick my folks off their TV, I hope to be making my way down for this one. I assume tickets will be for sale on the night - I'll ring the ticket office tomorrow.

Almost as sloppy a piece of journalism as in the Mirror today - it said that Portsmouth's George Boateng was in the team of the month for October. That'ws wrong on two levels - 1) It's Kevin Prince not George, and 2) No Pompey players deserve to be anywhere near it.

If your players are better than the other teams players, formation rarely matters. Our squad could wee wee over all the others in this league - I'm looking forward to the Norwich and Leeds games with relish.

Pretty much the same, the main difference being that instead of smelling like fish, they smell of Mars chocolate.

...and Pards still gets overlooked for the MOTM. Bloody Jackett.

Staines yoof is on the out. It's the Slough slags you want to watch out for...

Only half a mile from me! I'd love to have been there today. Would defo get tickets if we played there. (Saints end of course...) I'll take Norwich at St Marys please. That gives me three attempts this season to diss my missus, my stupid, yellow bird loving, Delia Smith adoring shame. (I love her to bits...) I can't make the two league games due to work comittments. (i.e. work.)

I think Chelsea have missed a bit of a trick here. Having their ban lifted, albeit temporarily, will mean they do go on a big spending spree, and some of the younger players will want out. Mellis and Cork are two very good players, from what I saw at Selhurst Park last season, Cork was the only player on the pitch that looked CCC standard. I wouldn't be suprised to see them shipped out if Chelsea bring in new players, and of course having Mellis on loan, as long as he's happy, is a big plus for us. Someone on here said Preston are likely to recall Trotman in January, which if true is a mistake, but as with most players, they'd rather be playing, and if that means that Trotman isn't getting games, it plays into our hands with signing him permanently. (Same with Antonio.) It goes without saying we should make them as happy as possible to be here!

3-1. This is new Saints. Keep saying it, this is new SAints! Not the old Saints that throws games away in the dying minutes...

Frank Arnesen Releases Terry. Can we sign him?

I'm hoping that without their keeper and Chris Dickson (both of whom were quite good against us at St Mary's), we'll be able to dominate. Not having Mellis isn't too much of a problem, but Trotman has been very good since he signed, I still think their losses are greater though. Anyway I'm off to work. Yell really, really, loudly if we score, as it's the only way I can follow it. :-(

Wish I'd been alive in 76, and old enough to enjoy it. :-(

Good line up. We could hardly leave Antonio out after Reading gave us permision to play him. I'd like to see how he gets on now we have him for longer. Good to see Connolly get a start. Here's to hoping he can show us what he can really do. UTS - would be nice to get past Bizzle Rizzle and meet a biggy in the next couple of rounds.

Finally, Anus Releases Tension