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There are still three teams we could overtake on GD if they mess up...i.e. if Charlton or Swindon only manage 1 point from their remaining games we would still be in there assuming we win all remaining games. And the way Huddersfield played against a rubbish Millwall would suggest winning 2 from 3 might be a tall order for them. It's not over yet people - stay positive.

Not over yet - Huddersfield still need to win two of their remaining games to be safely into the playoffs ahead of us. A win and a draw will not be good enough.

Millwall look rubbish - how the hell did they get anywhere near the top of the table let alone be auto candidates??? Shockingly poor.

This really is a top appointment.

Thread is a bit meaningless to be honest - if a player is wearing the red & white he deserves some respect, carp or otherwise.

He has much more of a chance than Papa Waigo methinks. Watching Papa in the half-time kick around I thought he looked disinterested and when he came on, I'm not sure he added too much either. Having said that, he has performed well for us and I would probably give them both contracts if the deal was right for Saints.

As AP has clearly stated, it matters not whether its a 4-5-1 or 4-4-2 as such. It's more important that the make-up of the team matches the objectives for the game ahead. Based on this and the individual task assignments to the players, a formation (of sorts) will be decided and if it resembles one of the above then so be it. But the formation is not decided upon first and then populated with players - that is some kind of myth!

AP is a top, top manager. He can only do so much in prep and from the sideline. Even the top teams in any division will have slip ups - it happens. We have had a fantastic season and anyone who says otherwise either relies on the radio for their commentary rather than be there or is an out and out liar looking for an arguement for the sake of it. AP has my support 110% and long may he stay here.

Fabulous win - goals from Lambo were spectacular right in front of us (1st header was pin-point accurate in terms of timing and placement). Morgan had a very special night indeed - let's hope that's wetted his appetite and he'll now go on a goal-fest run! Thoroughly enjoyable evening of footie - couldn't give a monkey's toss about the Huddersfield result TBH as the evening was all about Saints spanking Rovers 1-5!! Bring on the play-offs - we deserve it now.

100% agree with this...just don't understand how the FA can allow the farce to continue. Pimpley have disgraced English football this season.

Agree with OP actually. I think AP has demonstrated he has the nouse to operate with this team in this league, perhaps with a little strengthening in defence and central midfield in the summer. What if we're 8th (for example) at Xmas with the top slot well within our grasp? That would be way ahead of where we are now and every chance of still going up as Champions. But some like Alpine would have us sack AP at Xmas?!?!? That would be UTTER UTTER barking madness!!!

Great game today - really enjoyed it. Davis and Fonte were incredible today. Seaborne scares the cr*p out of me though - his positional play is in need of improvement to be anywhere near as effective as Jaidi. I thought there were times today also when either Lallana or Puncheon were FAR too selfish with the ball - one time in particular where a simple lay-off would have put us through 3 versus goalkeeper and a dead cert 2nd goal, but the decision to pass was taken way too late for some reason and when it came it was woeful. Going up to Rovers on Tuesday - really looking forward to that. Win it and play-offs are no longer a pipe dream...they become a true reality. COYS!

Surely the coaches would travel up the M27/M3 given Wembleys location and the A3 still having the bottle-neck that is Hindhead? Anyway, stupid idea even thinking about the fish-fiddlers I suppose.

Anyone planning to drape some flags on M27 motorway bridges for the Skates on Sunday to remind them of the manner in which they've cheated their way to Wembley? Just a thought. :mad:

I know of a Saints fan who was offered a ticket to the Poopey game and he's going. He dislikes Poopey and Spurs in equal measure. So is this wrong? I wouldn't go if I were him...in fact I literally couldn't go.

76 and go to play-offs on GD ahead of Huddersfield. You heard it here first.

We will win 2-1 or possibly even 3-1. It is written. HTH.

Unfortunately if do not go up I can see £5m being too much of a tempter. Having said that, we have yet to see how well NC and Markus stand up to the pressure of higher placed clubs coming in for our best players as we struggle up the leagues. I do not think selling Lallana will fit nicely with their game plan to be honest, so perhaps we will see a sterner approach to keeping the squad together. Let's face it, we should be strengthening the squad this summer, not selling the best - that was Lowe's way and it failed.

Sure, I understand this Phil. However, surely this is NC's job we're talking about here - a guy who is responsible and accountable and in my opinion would never take chances with Markus' money (as you said). We are a long, long way off needing to worry about this stuff - I would estimate 6 years earliest - and even then I feel sure we will be one of the most financially healthiest clubs to host the Premiership, if not the best.

Completely agree....we're starting to sound like Manure wannabees.

Why does this matter? Serious question.

I think it's almost certain we will be above Colchester. I really seriously do not see them getting 79 points. And we will get more than 71. It's not out of the realms of possibility that we could scrape past Huddersfield on GD.

I can see us catching and going above Colchester. Unfortunately I can see Huddersfield finishing on at least 79 points which means we'll be done for.

I wouldn't pick any one of those over Pardew. Seriously - we have a damned good manager who will in fact go on to deliver even better results if he's given the chance. I really do believe he could be our 'Fergie' in time.

I honestly do not think for one minute that AP's position is in serious threat at this point in the rebuilding exercise. If it was I would severely doubt the professional credentials of NC, however I really do believe he is much more savvy than to mess with the consistency of the club set-up. AP could be here for years to come if the key targets are being met. If you need any evidence of that, just look at the smiles and body of Markus and Nicola at Wembley - they were very happy, not least to see 44k extremely happy Saints supporters (ready to spend money for the cause).