Whitey Grandad

Just got back. A good, solid professional 2-0 win. I thought that we went off the boil a little in the first 20 mins of the second half when we let Brum string a few passes together but apart from that we were toying with them at times. Their frustration gave rise to a couple of very nasty challenges which with another ref could have resulted in a red card. It would be unfair to single out anyone in particular, they all had a good game, but special mention for Holmes, Cork & Lallana. Wotton impressed me with his quiet efficiency. I wouldn't call it exciting, it was too one-sided for that.

This site should be called 'Saints Reunited'

My condolences to you and your family. Your father is one supporter who will always be with us at every game.

Hi Mighty! I know your area quite well from several holidays there. There are a few hotels around that have Sky Sports but it would be advisable to check with them first. Play d'Aro: Caleta Palace Hotel, Columbus Hotel http://www.caletapalace.es/ http://www.eurocolumbus.es/habeng.html Toroella de Montgri: Picasso Hotel La Bisbal d'Emporda: Hotel Castell d'emporda Good Luck!

Does anybody remember the friendly at the Dell when le Havre beat us? That was a young side who made our players dizzy by passing the ball around them .

That's a relief. Wake me when it happens.

Shall I hold my breath?

The competition rules state otherwise. I'm sure that there will be extra time, if necessary!

I'm looking forward to it. It will be interesting to see which side has learnt more from the previous meeting and whether their style of play will be changed to suit. Whatever the outcome I'm sure that we can learn something from the game.

Yep, I've just checked the competion rules. All ties up to the semis are settled on the night. Interestingly I see that each side can name up to 7 substitutes. http://www.carlingcup.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Rules/0,,11995,00.html

Extra time & penalties, isn't it? I know what you mean. A draw after 90 mins would be a confidence boost - for all of us.

Anyone who plays would be cup-tied and their value would be lower. I think that who plays for Brum will have a bigger bearing on the result.

There speaks the voice of reason. What are you doing on this forum? (and thanks for setting it all up, by the way)

What, not any of them?

SaintRobbie, it pains me to say it but I agree with every word.

Last league win was 17th September 2007. Ye gods of football, please hear our prayers.

Brilliant result! For all of us who were there in the playoff and had to stand there whilst the lowlives taunted us,may I say a heartfelt thank-you to the players and travelling fans.

There were certainly some positives to take from the game but Bent and Jerome were running amok amongst our defence and it didn't help when Killer and Perry both went for the same tackle which let them through for their first goal. For the second, take a look at the marking, if you can find any. The same goes for the one-on-one that Davis saved wher Jerome was totally unmarked 8 yard out and pleading for the ball. For the immediate future at least, I would prefer us to concentrate on getting the defensive shortcomings sorted out before we try to play 'pretty football' in the middle of the field. That applies all the team and not just the back four.

I agree that the first half was good stuff but from 55 minutes on we were steamrollered. Unfortunately those who were not there will have seen only the result and not the performance.

I thought we needed as much money as we could get??? Man U away in the next round would do it.

And 'apoplectic' ?

Some people think he can't play full stop.

Yes, I see what you are saying. I mis-read the post.

That would be £1.2m a year which is more than the average premiership salary, usually quoted as £1.1m

Since Watford are paying his wages I would expect that if we insisted that he not play against us then he would not be available to play for Watford and we would receive less money one way or another.