Dalek2003

I don't know. Saints seem to be regressing again, after a brief improvement. I can only seeing us pick up a point against Boro and Stoke, giving us 43 points and lower mid table finish.

I have a feeling we will finish about 15th. Not so bad considering this has been a season of a new manager and injuries to key players. However, could have been better but for our very complacent summer recruitment of quality players. If we do the same this summer we will be in a relegation fight for sure.

Gardos, JayRod Martina, Reed, Isgrove for starters. More to the point, can we keep VVD?

Not mathematically safe yet, but the Swansea Man U result means it would have to be one hell of a swing on goal difference. Lots of planning for next season needed.

Well Puel will probably keep us up. Job done.

Absolute rubbish ! We look as though we will avoid relegation and finish mid table. Objective achieved.

Yes, one would think so. But, remember Wham went down on 42 points. Another win would be nice in case we get sucked into a nightmare scenario. Hull next and they will be fight for their lives.

In a league, you will win some and lose some. I am very happy with this season. Mid table is perfectly acceptable considering, we lost some of our best players in the summer. A new manager. A very heavy fixture list including a European and League Cup campaign. Unlucky LT injuries to key players. All in all the club has done well, we could have easily buckled and end up fighting relegation. A bit of perspective is needed by some posters.

The real test for us will be against Boro, Stoke and Hull. Maybe nick a point off Arsenal.

What was that all about ?

We should be able to play without any pressure, Not mathematically safe but virtually.

Well worse than that for them as I think that was the game that got them relegated.

Eeeh ! Great times the old stadium was packed with 90,000 rattle waving Saints fans. Of course everyone played in shades of black and white in them days, colour wasn't invented. And if there were any trouble, like someone throwing their flask of Bovril, a clip round the ear by a constable sorted it out. Oh yes, I think it was snowing that day, at least on the pitch, a few broken legs but the magic spongue got the players going again.

You are right. The 6-3 game was in October 1996 I believe. I remember it well. Souness our manager.

i think Jay Rod will be sold in the summer, to a championship side.

Yes s

Bun fight developing to avoid 18th.

People are not saying we WILL get relegated but they are rightly aware of the need for a win tonight to avoid falling in to a dogfight. We could do with getting past the 40 point mark assap.

Forster catches the ball !

Save by Forster !

True. For me, this is the main aim every season. Everything else is a bonus.

I hope you are right about the strain.

Gabbi injured ?

Obviously just a blip as they storm up the league.

I will be happy with a point.