Saint Fan CaM

Yes, completely agree with this. I really like his enthusiasm and drive. Great versatile player for us and would walk into any other team in the division playing like he is at the moment.

Incredible result in one sense, but actually in another way I'm kind of expecting wins now. This team are really gelled - you can tell that there is excellent harmony throughout the squad. The only slight negative on this is De Ridder, who seems not to want to work for the team quite as much - don't get me wrong, I think he's a great player needing a start to boost his spirits - but he needs to track back more. Top of table with 5 points clear eh? Pimpley near relegation? It's all good at the moment and long may it continue. Adkins is nearing legend status and hats off to NC who is leading this club back from obscurity into the big time again. I reckon there'll be some money spent in January in preparation for the Prem push.

Mmm, can't see this being a low scoring game - I reckon 3-2 either way. On balance of probability I would have to say they will do us - possibly 2-4 even. Will be a great game though if the officials are up for it.

It doesn't add up. Unless there are specific laws applicable in Southampton I cannot believe H&S is a good enough reason not to get freakin' flag out at a game of footie! As long as it gets tucked up before the whistle goes there should be no problem unless it's made of canvas or similar, then the weight would be a problem I suppose. What exactly is it made of Mike?

Or is there??? (Cue scary Hammer movie music). (:

Blimey - WH 4-0 up against Blackpool!!!! Could be an interesting game next week!

Come on Saints!!! Lambo the legend!!!

Not a good start really, but hey we can't win everything. With Lallana out, Chappers on the left and Guly on the right, can't see us getting anything out of this game.

It's a difficult call really because it's true to say (almost) any team can beat any other team in this league on their day. Things have changed for us - at one time we would beat top teams and come unstuck against the lowly cloggers. Our fitness, skill and tactical awareness is paying off now, but there are still frailties - agreed. We will not win every game in the next 2 months, but I don't think we'll lose them all - results so far would indicate that to be the case. We have everything to play for and nothing to lose - we'll not be relegated this season, so sit back and enjoy the ride - it could be extremely exciting for us that's for sure.

Trouble is all the 'developments' are aimed at clawing in money from new residential units or funding art-based buildings that a minority of interested people are going to visit. What Southampton needs is one or two key innovative attractions that will stand the test of time and attract new visitors into the City. Dare I say it, but Pimpley have got that well sorted out with the joint attraction of Gunwharf and the Tower. What have our Councillors to offer? Look at the future developments and they are a complete joke. Two key developments I would put right at the top of the list alongside the Royal Pier development would be (a) a monorail that links the City Centre with the water front (stops at least at Central Station, West Quay, Royal Pier, Shamrock Quay and SMS) and (b) a large viewing tower of some kind, but one that shadows the Spinnaker by having eating places etc. incorporated - we need to compete strongly. If you think about the revenue the Itchen Bridge generates, both these ideas would be very attractive private business propositions.

Not after a spell at one of Her Majesty's best correctional facilities! LOL What a looser.

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I would say "no thanks", but I reckon he's the type of player Adkins would go for. Having said that, if Barnie is ready to play we don't really need another striker until January earliest if atall.

Couldn't give a stuff about his past - despite his Pimpley connections, he is a good Manager without doubt. I am completely disinterested with the current English team and Managerial set-up. I think Harry would be a perfect England Manager and have as much or more ability as anyone to build a team to be proud of. I'm not so sure he would jump at the chance actually. Bring it on I say.

What about Kenwyne Jones also? I was sure he came out of our Academy and he's been playing Prem football for sometime now.

Perhaps if the club wish to keep the flag and not communicate to the fans that bought it, they could cough up an amount of money equal to the total fan contribution and make a donation to the Saints Foundation? I would rather see my money go to something useful than on a flag that I am never going to see at SMS.

Very pleased - will be extremely interesting to see (a) how long it takes him to push back into the squad (at Guly's expense?) and (b) whether he can show he has what it takes at NPC level. I think, if given the chance, he will be fantastic - like having a new top striker sign for us.

Am I hearing right? Sounds like we're playing Brazil footie now!

Oh how I wish I was sat in my seat at SMS. Two matches missed. Booo. Got a nice tan though (L:

Superb! Cheap Greek table wine will never taste better tonight!

Was OK, but just taken off for Chappers after he was through on goal but shot instead of passing to Guly for a defo goal. Think Adkins decided he needed to steady things up a bit. Hope that was not too early - should be OK as Chappers can attack well if needed.

Weird listening on-line. I'm two hours ahead of the UK, yet I get the match commentary 15 seconds later than those listening to Solent FM locally?!!!

Yyyeeeeesssss!!!!!

Another pen on Lambo! Come on Rickie - do your stuff!

Injured apparently.