Saint Fan CaM

Cannot fault any player yesterday - even Antonio who was nullified by a reasonable defence. The first half was rubbish and frustrating due to very poor officials and a Tranmere team who went down for anything to feign injury. It disrupted the entire rhythym of the game in the 1st half. 2nd half was chalk and cheese stuff with Hardings superb goal really killing the Tranmere plan dead. Penalty was nailed on and the player Broom (a sweeper apparently!! lol) should have been red carded. Lamberts free-kick was world-class - not seen the likes of that for a long time and he really is the real-deal. Specially shout for Connolly who always shows a lot of class in his play and ran like a man possessed....what injury? Overall very pleased with our performances and to be creeping up the table - I always knew that it would be a much slower slog over this part of the season. HOWEVER! IF we manage to win a good proportion of our next 6 games we will really start to motor because they are against teams largely above us.

How about going in for a cheeky loan of Bairdsy? I remember reading somewhere that he would love to come back to Saints. I reckon Trots will be off in Jan meaning we'll need a CB pronto. Sol Campbell anyone? lol

Great article and so nice to see the guys getting involved in the community especially with those unfortunate kids. The spirit in the camp looks fantastic and AP is just so flippin' positive, no wonder we've got that winning mentality back. Just another little example of what a fantastic feeling you get being a part of Saints now.

You've pretty much summed up what I was to say on this Wes - what a thoroughly professional and caring group these guys are. We are very, very lucky indeed to have Markus and Nicola as the owners of our club. Long may this continue - I am extremely pleased and proud to be a Saints supporter now - it's been a LONG time coming.

Did anyone else think, "that's a lot of glass to have right next door to the main stadium pitch"?!? Looks very impressive I must say - would be a pleasure to go there and watch the lads train.

I must sit fairly close to you and I agree with everything you've said. In fact, I have bought my seat before now only to then be told it's unallocated seating - now that IS annoying!

Yep - there's a better feeling to life when your footie club is doing well f'sure. However, it's a good idea to have something else going on in your life too that gives you pleasure - whether it be the kids, family, friends, a hobby or just plain looking around at the incredible world we live in with a great deal of wonder.

There are many reasons why we might not do it this season...e.g. lots of games to play before we get a sniff of the play-off places, not all teams above us will roll-over and lose, the higher we climb the harder it gets, we've got a few players close to suspension, we have to play Leeds away before year-end which might affect continuity if we lose. Look - its possible, but there are significant issues to overcome before its a nailed on cert IMO. If we can get to year-end with the team intact and AP gets backing to spend in January it might look more possible to me.

Fab win - still think play-offs might be a little too much for us this season - but hey, ya never know. Main thing is we're looking like a VERY attractive team and AP will almost certainly be able to bring in some top players in January to push on.

Lambo off - Paterson on.

The Saints mahcine go marching on. Great pro job from the Saints.

Here we go - here we go - here we go...

Exactly my thoughts - where the hell did THAT come from??? AND the woman lino is not doing her job atall today.

Sorry - trying to be funny and it was clearly a bit of woosh moment.

And it's all Southampton, All Southampton FC...

Personally I think it could have a huge psychological effect on the team such that they will be very positive.

Wotton on - should be a good sub to mess up their midfield play. Could be very good move by AP.

Come on Saints - see this one out confidently.

Foooking get in!!!!

Saints supporters are in fine, fine voice. Wish I was there.

Come on you f-ing Saints. Keep it tight. Take 'em to the cleaners.

What a team we've got! AP has to be close to being the best manager we've had.

F******cking get the f*ck in!!!!!!

You might have a point there - we might be stronger further on in the game. Hope so.

Wasn't really talking about shots...hardly heard Hammonds name so far. Sounds like Walsall are dictating the play.