Jonnyboy Posted 14 May, 2013 Share Posted 14 May, 2013 But we had 38ish points then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 14 May, 2013 Share Posted 14 May, 2013 We're not going to get relegated. I appreciate that "nil points" is not a great return on the two games we've played, but that hardly signals Premier League oblivion. Everton are currently confounding pundits by not having a totally crap start to the season. Wigan couldn't buy points at the start of last season. In our previous stints in the top tier, we've suffered defeat week after week and still survived. So here's why I don't think we'll get relegated. First, I think we'll strengthen before the end of the window. The Ramirez deal is edging closer and there are some encouraging reports surrounding other potential targets. NA and NC know we need more in defence. They can't not. If we make it to the end of the window without acquisitions I'll be completely wrong, but hey, neck stuck out. Next, there's such a thing called form. Teams go on runs, beat teams they shouldn't, while others collapse. Finally, consider our relegation rivals. QPR are a timebomb - never rated Sparky as a manager; the shopping spree, etc. Cannot believe he keeps getting top flight jobs. People will point to West Ham's "difficult to beatness", but I suspect that is a reputation they will quickly lose under better opposition. Honestly don't think Swansea will struggle, and I rate Hughton - but keeping Norwich up might be difficult this year. We'll also see other relegation candidates emerge during the season ( chickens at Blackburn of last year, etc). Whatever, it's the start of the season. I may revise my opinion if we hit the deadline with no new players, but I think we'll be alright. We are going to be thoroughly depressed at points, anxious at others and occasionally, bloody elated. Welcome to the big league, boys and girls. (We'll be alright). Kept the faith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 14 May, 2013 Share Posted 14 May, 2013 Said all season we'll be safe, even when times were hard. As much as the pampers posse sneer at "the clappers" for being deluded and foolish, they have yet again been proven wrong. I just cannot believe the almighty Wigan, best team in the league a week or so ago, with all their balls and heart and guts have gone down. Shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 15 May, 2013 Share Posted 15 May, 2013 i said we'd be safe last summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 15 May, 2013 Share Posted 15 May, 2013 i said we'd be safe last summer You were saying in March we were going down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 15 May, 2013 Share Posted 15 May, 2013 We're not going to get relegated. I appreciate that "nil points" is not a great return on the two games we've played, but that hardly signals Premier League oblivion. Everton are currently confounding pundits by not having a totally crap start to the season. Wigan couldn't buy points at the start of last season. In our previous stints in the top tier, we've suffered defeat week after week and still survived. So here's why I don't think we'll get relegated. First, I think we'll strengthen before the end of the window. The Ramirez deal is edging closer and there are some encouraging reports surrounding other potential targets. NA and NC know we need more in defence. They can't not. If we make it to the end of the window without acquisitions I'll be completely wrong, but hey, neck stuck out. Next, there's such a thing called form. Teams go on runs, beat teams they shouldn't, while others collapse. Finally, consider our relegation rivals. QPR are a timebomb - never rated Sparky as a manager; the shopping spree, etc. Cannot believe he keeps getting top flight jobs. People will point to West Ham's "difficult to beatness", but I suspect that is a reputation they will quickly lose under better opposition. Honestly don't think Swansea will struggle, and I rate Hughton - but keeping Norwich up might be difficult this year. We'll also see other relegation candidates emerge during the season ( chickens at Blackburn of last year, etc). Whatever, it's the start of the season. I may revise my opinion if we hit the deadline with no new players, but I think we'll be alright. We are going to be thoroughly depressed at points, anxious at others and occasionally, bloody elated. Welcome to the big league, boys and girls. (We'll be alright). my mate pap got it pretty much spot on in august yo! Can't wait for his next season predictions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 15 May, 2013 Share Posted 15 May, 2013 I've had £800 on Betfair on us NOT getting relegated. No way will we be relegated, if we're bottom three by Nov Adkins will be up the road IMO and with Adkins or without we'll stay up. I still think once we get going we'll be mid table this year. Fair play to this fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 15 May, 2013 Share Posted 15 May, 2013 Fair play to this fella Alt log on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 15 May, 2013 Share Posted 15 May, 2013 You were saying in March we were going down. thats a lie and you know it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 15 May, 2013 Share Posted 15 May, 2013 thats a lie and you know it It isn't though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 15 May, 2013 Share Posted 15 May, 2013 my mate pap got it pretty much spot on in august yo! Can't wait for his next season predictions! Thank you Bear. You'll be pleased to know that as a result of this prediction, I've been upgraded from "knows f**k all about football" to "knows almost f**k all about football". My parents, as ever, are very proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 15 May, 2013 Share Posted 15 May, 2013 Kept the faith Ah, my glass has always been half-full when it comes to Saints. Except for October/November last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 15 May, 2013 Share Posted 15 May, 2013 Taken me 9 months to notice, but why is Kevin Phillips listed as wearing #19 in that 2003/4 line-up graphic ? He only wore 7 for Saints and Higginbotham was number 19... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 May, 2018 Share Posted 10 May, 2018 I have comnsistently said since June that this scenario is very likely part of the managements view on developing a sustainable finanacil model based on the WBA 'yoyo' strategy. I have been mocked, abused and ridiculed by many on this site who are now coming over to my way of thinking but are unlikely to credit me for making an early call. Yep, credit where credit's due.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 10 May, 2018 Share Posted 10 May, 2018 Yep, credit where credit's due.... Only took 6 years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 May, 2018 Share Posted 10 May, 2018 Only took 6 years... ...and counting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 10 May, 2018 Share Posted 10 May, 2018 ...and counting mocked abused and ridiculed he was... Makes me think of Bob Monkhouse, "they laughed when I said I wanted to become a comedian....well who's laughing now!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 10 May, 2018 Share Posted 10 May, 2018 I saw a post by me on this thread and thought I was going senile. 2013 ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 10 May, 2018 Share Posted 10 May, 2018 Only took 6 years... Yes, but I saw the trend years before anyone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 10 May, 2018 Share Posted 10 May, 2018 Yes, but I saw the trend years before anyone else! No. You ****ed up and were totally wrong so you decided to commit to it, boring us to death with Hoddle, yo-yo strategy and 17th for 6+ years in the hope that one day you might be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 10 May, 2018 Share Posted 10 May, 2018 No. You ****ed up and were totally wrong so you decided to commit to it, boring us to death with Hoddle, yo-yo strategy and 17th for 6+ years in the hope that one day you might be right. Rumbled...have to think of a new one for next season. Clearly the 17th assertion will hopefully be concluded on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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