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i'd say it feels like a win due to the lateness of the equaliser and holding our nerve going second in the shootout! Torquay was a draw

Just shown the goals on SSN, 2nd Norwich goal was a bit of shambles, could have been a pen had the ref not played the advantage. Looks like Waigo for the equaliser as well?

Thanks - I had successfully blocked him from my mind until you mentioned his name! 100% for accuracy on the description however

Pundits... Mark Bright (drivel) Robbie Earle (drivel) Jamie Redknapp (speaks like a gatling gun) Presentors... Rob McCaffery (though is now doing very nicely in the UAE since leaving Sky) Dave Clark (Tit off Sky Sports News) Commentators... Andy Gray (Mr "Wise after the event") Jon Champion Clive Tylesley (Man Utd/Ronaldo mentioner at any opportunity)

Check out the verbal rocket Broomes gets from one of his team-mates on conceding the pen http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00pflv5/The_Football_League_Show_2009_2010_12_12_2009/

Does anyone know whether Saints should be playing in yellow/black or blue for the game?

I thought he back heeled the ball off the line rather than over it!

The first half was dire, mirroring the Brighton game but thankfully without any goals conceded on this occasion. The countless efforts to time waste by the Tranmere players weren't that surprising, I'm sure one of their players went down and began to roll, but managed to stop when he realised close he was to the touchline! They needed a fast start second half and got it, and now under Pardew seem to be prepared to push on more for the second goal, rather than sit back in fear of getting done on the break but inviting pressure. Antonio just didn't seem to be at the races, but I guess that's too be expected from a player that is still very much hit or miss at the moment and is still learning. Lloyd James was competent at right back, but wasn't really tested today. Good to see Hammond taking responsiblity when Morgan was close to getting the red, so much better having a captain that see things AROUND him rather than in front of him. With Bart in goal, Saints playing tempo also seems to have improved, as he seems to have more confidence getting some momentum going quickly compared to Kelvin. Lambert's ball control and lay off play is fantastic though, he's always associated with scoring but he gives so much more to the team... top player!

Charlton away in September 2009

Man Utd fan with the masses in Somerset until I was about 10, then switched to Saints in 1992!!! Moved to Eastleigh in 1999, gradually increased my attendance at home games over the following years before buying a season ticket this season...

Baj, many thanks for this

See you there

I wasn't doubting you Badger, just backing my info via the official source! It got me interested, and plus I have nothing else to do at the moment, the games were: Southampton 1-0 West Ham Southampton 1-0 Crystal Palace Man City 0-1 Southampton Southampton 2-1 Luton Town Everton 0-1 Southampton Southampton 2-1 QPR Saints then lost to Forest 1-0 at The Dell (5/7 at home?!) to break the streak.

A trip into the backwaters of the Official site reveals... Longest winning run (league): SIX (3/3/92 - 4/4/92). Longest unbeaten run: 19 matches (5/9/21 to 31/12/21).

I was looking this up earlier and I believe the record to be six straight league wins...

As soon as Jaidi made that stupid obstruction, I knew that the ball would end up in the net... after Saints had dominated for the first 20 mins. Personally, I thought Hammond especially was anonymous in the first half, but that may be down to the long ball game. All change second half though, as he (Hammond) was given more freedom to roam with Schneiderlin holding when Antonio came on. Never even 'saw' the second goal coming from that method/source either Connolly was everywhere, and I think the team that played the majority of the 2nd half will start next week, fitness permitting. Well done Saints

2.09 mins of highlights now on BBC... http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8295508.stm

The highlights that will appear in the Southampton section of the BBC web-site are always more extensive, so it's likely (I would think) that Lambert's shot will be shown then. Sky also do a similar match highlights clip for each FL game from midnight tonight...

It took me a few attempts to book two tickets about a week ago, as the seats kept expiring Got there in the end though and I will be there

Went to Charlton as my first away game, and will be going to Orient. I have a taste for it now

From what I remember, the linesman was miles behind the play when Lambert's header hit the bar! I was looking at him to signal the goal but he gave nothing. Slightly bemised, I looked back to the pitch, and thankfully the ball was in the net!

We counted about six successive clearances from charlton players that just seemed to go miles up in the air and drop a few feet from where they came.

I went today and was very impressed with what I can now describe as a Saints team. Everyone worked their socks off and we were the better side in the first half and deserved to go in 1-0 up. Charlton rallied after the break and for the first 20 mins pinned us right back, but as the game entered the final stages Saints came back into it and almost snatched three points. Positives were the combination of Mills/Harding down the left, and Thomas again at right back. Fans were great and friendly in the away end. (my first game!) Negatives (slight), Lallana seemed to disappear in the second half, and the right side in general still seems the weak link. A word on the stadium and the police/staff around the ground - very polite and no problems at all in the local cafes/stores. In without a problem, and out too. Some of the seats were miniscule though and were obviously fitted without taking people that have legs into consideration!

Skysports are reporting that Charlton have declared its interest in the player... http://www.skysports.com/football/transfer_clockwatch/0,23710,14896_5487992,00.html

Should be a decent attendance for the game, probably to be touted as against the "premiership newcomers Birmingham" in an attempt to boost the numbers... Unreserved seating is out the window I suspect also!