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Mmm, not a good idea playing Puncheon who is a passing/dribbling player, when you're putting Lambert up front on his own and playing hoofball because the pitch is a disaster. AP got the tactics wrong today, just like Leeds did last week. Having said that, I think the top teams will ALWAYS struggle to win at grounds like this - they're set-up to be good in the CCC and can't play their own game in these conditions. Still positive about Saints overall, about the team, about AP...in short I'm still happier this season than I have been for 4-5 seasons. It was not a loss let's face it. However, I think our play-off hopes are over and THAT knowledge might ruin the rest of the season including JPT. I think Poopey could be too much for us.

Handball claim refused. Seaborne put it over the bar. Typical.

Corner Saints - last minute pressure. COYY!

Merrington reckons Exeter have been the better side - pressured Saints all through. AP needs to give the players a rocket. Who the hell does he play on Tuesday?

Exeter hit the post.

4 minutes extra time.

Barnard on - too little too late.

The game has passed us by I think. Not enough creativity in the midfield it would seem.

Alps has a point...this could be a defining point for us TBF and we should be winning these games with the money spent. Mind you, we are playing 4-5-1 which is not conducive to a passing game on a rubbish playing service. Thomas on - James off. Errr.....what?!?

Antonio taken out - no card?!?

Saints corner.

I think Man Ure are 5 up against the Skates. Not sure - lost count. Solent are saying there's no point going back to the game! lol

Lino given a foul throw against Antonio. FFS.

Waigo off - Antonio on. AP must be reading my posts! lol

Sounds like Saints are hanging on by a thread there. Actually not good enough - I think AP needs to change things around a bit. Pompey 4-0 down.

Lose or draw this and the play-offs will look very, very unlikely indeed. I am beginning to wonder if Puncheon should have been made to work for his starting place.

Dangerous set piece for Exeter.

OH crap - typical Saints. Should NEVER allow a quick goal after half-time.

COYY! Missed most of the 1st half, but just read through the 1st half thread and it seems you lot think we were poo. Oh well - one nil up...we should go on to score another and close the game out. Surprised not to see Barnie TBH.

It's EXETER FFS!!! Park the car next to any stand and if you stand on the roof of the car you'll be able to see the match over the top. Simples.

Pardew has already said today's match is more important than the cup games effectively so I cannot imagine he will play anything other than his strongest side. The big question is going to be whether he can afford to risk playing Punch as an unknown quantity. My guess is he will start on the left wing. Which if true could mean Lallana might get dropped again. AP also said that those that play today will be playing for a place in next weeks games. It's certainly going to interesting to see who steps up to the mark.

+1 - looks to be our strongest line-up and AP has said he really wants to win this game.

Cheers - I kinda liked it too!

Another reason to be proud to be associated with Saints. NC is bit by bit reminding us all what it is to be part of a football CLUB that is at the heart of great City. Congrats to the proud parents.

That's rubbish that is. OK, not really - that's the one for me, but with the collar on Gecko's shirt. And I think a subtle change in the badge would be a good idea too - try and integrate ideas from the early days with elements of the current badge.