Saint Fan CaM

Thanks. My feeling regarding Bale and Walcott is that yes it's possible they would have stayed if we were challenging the top half of the Prem (rather than fighting relegation every season). There needed to be continual improvement in the squad (meaning investment) to achieve this and this was not happening under the PLC structure, so on balance I have to say that their aspirations would have taken them to other more "fashionable" clubs anyway. There is a difference now I think. While we are just a lowly 3rd tier club, we have strong leadership, a vision and investment in the future. There is a real, tangible expectation of success about the place. Everyone seems to be buying into the vision Nicola has portrayed of the club being back in the Prem and challenging for major honours. It all seems so plausible, however it hinges on all the wheels remaining on the bus (to coin a phrase) over the next 3-4 years and that includes the likes of Lallana and Chambo staying with us. Simple answer is that only Oxo knows if he's got the will to stay with Saints based on his contract conditions and his heart. I truly hope he stays but I think the money being talked about is huge. 50/50 chance at the moment.

I completely agree with this idea.

Oxo will be a big test of intent on Nicola's part to be honest. With a 3 year contract he's committed to all the cards are with NC to keep hold of Oxo until Xmas this year at least and possibly beyond. If we're challenging for promotion to the Prem next season then Oxo might just stay with us as the funds will be ready to invest. Fact is, if the five year plan is to work as intended, we need to be keeping the best talent to come from the Academy and therefore my hope is that we brush interest from other clubs aside.

Superb result - bring on Notts Co.

Fukc me!!!! 6-0!!!!!!!!!! Barnie!!!!

YESSSS!!!! Chaplow 4-0

Saints pressing for the 4th goal....we're on freekin' fire!!!

Chambo puts it into the net from 35yards - disallowed.

Two more goals and we're on level par with the Bummers on GD.

Like I was saying - LOL!

Come on you f-ing Saints....Goooollllyyyy!!!

Missing you already! (;

Oldham putting us under some pressure - here comes a goal I feel.

Solent still gushing about F-ing Howe while the game has started.

Shocking service from the forum server - I don't usually have these problems.

Oh yes!!! Saint 2-0 - Lallana you beauty!

Hehe - Jaidi playing like a 19 year old - Solent. lol

Sounds like the Oldham crowd are getting pretty hacked off with their players. (:

Hopefully that means they'll shut up shop and cruise to a win! lol

Chambo brought down cynically - 1st booking. They're getting frsutrated.

Solent saying that Saints have a good shape about them - Oldham not being allowed to play.

Saints supporters are sounding alive and loud - well done lads.

Great stuff - Plymouth go 2 up.

Sounds like we're giving them some real problems.

Yeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!