Southampton expects

[Graffito]

Alan Pardew: "Tonight I am disappointed because we haven't won, but this is an exciting week for Southampton Football Club and you only have to look at us to know that if the surface is good, and there is a pitch that is in good condition, then we will cause team problems.'

 

The remaining two matches in this exciting week are at St Mary's. The surface is good. The crowd will be up for it. Over to you Alan Pardew and the team. Two wins and I'll be happy.

[SFC Forever]

one win and I'll be happy.

Two wins and I'll be ecstatic.

[St.Jeweller]

a draw will be as good as a win on tuesday

[lordswoodsaints]

So is he blaming the pitch?

[Thedelldays]

So is he blaming the pitch?

yes...yes he is

[bjk]

I have to say I've been very confident of making it to Wembley on Tuesday night but all of a sudden I'm actually very worried that we're going to blow it.At least Jaidi and Perry will be back,we just don't seem the same without these two.As for Pompey,I think they'll be too strong for us.

[RedAndWhite91]

yes...yes he is

 

Well, Pardew did spend however long it was up at Man Utd being tutored by Sir Alex 'I blame the pitch/ref/shirts/weather/linesman/stoppage-time/ball/other manager/the BBC/everyone except me' Ferguson didn't he...

[Um Bongo]

Will the players be able to handle crowds of 30,000+ and getting on their backs in things aren't going our way???

[SFC Forever]

I have to say I've been very confident of making it to Wembley on Tuesday night but all of a sudden I'm actually very worried that we're going to blow it.At least Jaidi and Perry will be back,we just don't seem the same without these two.As for Pompey,I think they'll be too strong for us.

 

Why not have Fonte and Jaidi

[BadgerBadger]

Don't buy the poor pitch excuse - Ferguson-esque indeed

[adrian lord]

Don't buy the poor pitch excuse - Ferguson-esque indeed

 

Never did Fergie any harm, did it?

[alpine_saint]

Alan Pardew: "Tonight I am disappointed because we haven't won, but this is an exciting week for Southampton Football Club and you only have to look at us to know that if the surface is good, and there is a pitch that is in good condition, then we will cause team problems.'

 

The remaining two matches in this exciting week are at St Mary's. The surface is good. The crowd will be up for it. Over to you Alan Pardew and the team. Two wins and I'll be happy.

 

A pathetic comment from AP.

 

All the other team has to do now when we are playing away, is to tell their groundsman to over-water the pitch, FFS.

[VectisSaint]

A pathetic comment from AP.

 

All the other team has to do now when we are playing away, is to tell their groundsman to over-water the pitch, FFS.

Of FFS Alps, don't you think thats what they've been doing already? Its bloody obvious, we have a billard table of a pitch, and some of the other clubs have cabbage patches, they know we can't play our game on them. Its been like that with teams for years. Its not some blinding light that has appeared to day because AP has said it. Its just like we used to make it hard for opponents at the Dell. You really need to get over your fixaton with AP, its beginning to eat you up like you let Burley do to you as well (though that was justified to a large extent because he was ****).

[jimmysaint7]

yes...yes he is

 

he did not blame the pitch entirly.read the whole article on the website. is was a part factor.the pitch was **** and true was the same for exeter but they were just as poor as us

[Saint_clark]

he did not blame the pitch entirly.read the whole article on the website. is was a part factor.the pitch was **** and true was the same for exeter but they were just as poor as us

 

Difference being they are used to it, creating home advantage.

Much like the pitch dipping at the edges, IMO this makes it harder for away players taking corners.

[BadgerBadger]

Never did Fergie any harm, did it?

 

Suppose not, even the 'change strip at half time' excuse was a cracker and that didn't do him any harm - oh.......

[saints_is_the_south]

I swear a lot of the people on here want Pardew to fail just so they are proven right. Give him a chance ffs, where did swapping managers get us in the past? Win next Saturday and you will all be licking his boots.

[gonzo]

I know, I'm finding all this talk a bit pathetic to be honest. A manager needs to be given time and the playoffs this season were always going to be an uphill struggle.

[Saint_clark]

I swear a lot of the people on here want Pardew to fail just so they are proven right. Give him a chance ffs, where did swapping managers get us in the past? Win next Saturday and you will all be licking his boots.

 

There has always been an element of that on here. These is a thread created by someone on almost every possible negative outcome, just so that if it comes to pass they can say they were right, whereas if it doesn't happen the thread is forgotten.

I still chuckle when I remember Delldays' "Mark Wotte will keep us up" thread.

[Graffito]

There has always been an element of that on here. These is a thread created by someone on almost every possible negative outcome, just so that if it comes to pass they can say they were right, whereas if it doesn't happen the thread is forgotten.

I still chuckle when I remember Delldays' "Mark Wotte will keep us up" thread.

 

The only negative in my OP is AP's comment on the state of the Exeter pitch. His words not mine. I think AP is saying we can expect better performances on a decent pitch. It's all to play for in this exciting week. Two wins and I'll be happy. Positive outcome.

[Andy_Porter]

So is he blaming the pitch?

 

Yeah and it's ridiculous. We didn't even try to play football, can't blame the pitch.

[beatlesaint]

Yeah and it's ridiculous. We didn't even try to play football, can't blame the pitch.

 

He didnt blame the pitch, he said we lacked quality and we didnt do the basics well enough, we were hitting too many balls out of play etc. Had he said we didnt win because of the pitch fair enough, but he didnt.

[Thedelldays]

He didnt blame the pitch, he said we lacked quality, we were hitting too many balls out of play etc. Had he said we didnt win because of the pitch fair enough, but he didnt.

hmmmmm

 

http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~1957525,00.html

[beatlesaint]

hmmmmm

 

http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~1957525,00.html

 

Yes, all that I said. He said the pitch was a contributing factor BUT so was our lack of quality and basics !!

[Graffito]

More from AP on expectations "I've recruited again in this window with good financial backing. And we've found ourselves in a real positive area where suddenly we are expected to win, I expect my team to win, the players expect to win and the fans are turning up in their droves because I think they sense that."

[Alain Perrin]

Even the Exeter manager said the game nearly didn't go ahead because the pitch was a glue pot.

 

I suspect it had something, but not everything, to do with it.

 

Unless Alpine or anyone wants to claim that the quality of the pitch has no impact on the result and that a stodgy pitch is not likely to favour one style of football over another?

[benjii]

A pathetic comment from AP.

 

All the other team has to do now when we are playing away, is to tell their groundsman to over-water the pitch, FFS.

 

[benjii]

Even the Exeter manager said the game nearly didn't go ahead because the pitch was a glue pot.

 

I suspect it had something, but not everything, to do with it.

 

Unless Alpine or anyone wants to claim that the quality of the pitch has no impact on the result and that a stodgy pitch is not likely to favour one style of football over another?

 

I was there. The pitch was the worst I'd ever seen.

[benjii]

Yeah and it's ridiculous. We didn't even try to play football, can't blame the pitch.

 

That goodness we didn't as we would have been beaten comfortably.

[Windmill Arm 2]

A pathetic comment from AP.

 

All the other team has to do now when we are playing away, is to tell their groundsman to over-water the pitch, FFS.

 

 

Alps, you know F all to be fair.

[ALWAYS_SFC]

There has always been an element of that on here. These is a thread created by someone on almost every possible negative outcome, just so that if it comes to pass they can say they were right, whereas if it doesn't happen the thread is forgotten.

I still chuckle when I remember Delldays' "Mark Wotte will keep us up" thread.

 

Oh i remember that now...pmsl

 

God knows why he had any faith in that clown? Go on tells why DD

 

And now he has a go at pardew....lol

 

Maybe he is hoping to be right so he can gleefully tell us he was right.

[Thedelldays]

I will tell you..I backed the guy in charge...I still thought he was shyt but he had no hope...and that no hope has been backed up by the fact we have a new team in a league lower..

 

I also picked up on burley being a dud waaaaaay before most...any chance of congratulating me for that..?

 

[dune]

Everything needs to be thrown at the cup games now.

[ALWAYS_SFC]

I will tell you..I backed the guy in charge...I still thought he was shyt but he had no hope...and that no hope has been backed up by the fact we have a new team in a league lower..

 

I also picked up on burley being a dud waaaaaay before most...any chance of congratulating me for that..?

 

 

Why do you want congratulation for that?....sad enjoyment out of your

football clubs problems maybe?

 

Anyway ....well done super delldays..clap..clap...clap you were right..

 

Now does that make you feel better....

[Thedelldays]

Why do you want congratulation for that?....sad enjoyment out of your

football clubs problems maybe?

 

Anyway ....well done super delldays..clap..clap...clap you were right..

 

Now does that make you feel better....

you brought it up.....making a point about me being wrong

 

but as it seems wotte did not do a bad a job as people make out...in a league lower a new team had to be bought to maintain mid table mediocricy

[SFC Forever]

Is it not possible that we have made too many changes and thus have upset the applecart by doing so?

[SNSUN]

Go through to the sixth round of the FA Cup or going through to the Final of the JPT would be a tough choice. Wembley or beating the Skates? One win in either game would be soul destroying for Saints fans, the only outlook can be two victories this week. We can do it, even without the new boys. Let's finish the job on Tuesday and then kick the Skates while they're down on Saturday.

 

Pardew would be a fricking hero if we win both games. (...and if we manage a draw against Franchise FC and beat the Skates...

[Toadhall Saint]

you brought it up.....making a point about me being wrong

 

but as it seems wotte did not do a bad a job as people make out...in a league lower a new team had to be bought to maintain mid table mediocricy

 

Think you mean league busting freefall don't you?

[ALWAYS_SFC]

you brought it up.....making a point about me being wrong

 

but as it seems wotte did not do a bad a job as people make out...in a league lower a new team had to be bought to maintain mid table mediocricy

 

You were wrong about that idiot wotte....and you know it...he was ****e..

 

But just for balance you were right about Burley...

[Rory]

It is disappointing not to come away with a win but Exeter are a good side at home. I was at St James' Park last season when we were a crap team in the Championship and they were a decent League 2 side. We were AWFUL and should have lost but the quality of McGoldrick and John got us through it. I am still going with the "5 year plan" and not getting carried away. There was ZERO chance we were going up this year and I guarantee that most people who post on here would have been happy with a mid-table finish at the start of the season, considering our predicament. Typical fickle football fan syndrome kicks in after a few good results, which is why I cannot stand a lot of Saints fans. Yes, we have spent a lot of money but you cannot get a completely different team to gel straight away. What fills me with confidence is that we will completely p*ss over this league next season with the players we have and I am sure more will be brought in over the summer. We will be an attractive outfit for most players in the Championship/League One, I would have thought, and I can see some big names coming to us to go along with the likes of Fonte, Lambert, Barnard, Davis, Lallana,Schneiderlin etc. WE will get promoted next season with Pardew at the helm. Just be patient.

[BodminSaint]

It is disappointing not to come away with a win but Exeter are a good side at home. I was at St James' Park last season when we were a crap team in the Championship and they were a decent League 2 side. We were AWFUL and should have lost but the quality of McGoldrick and John got us through it. I am still going with the "5 year plan" and not getting carried away. There was ZERO chance we were going up this year and I guarantee that most people who post on here would have been happy with a mid-table finish at the start of the season, considering our predicament. Typical fickle football fan syndrome kicks in after a few good results, which is why I cannot stand a lot of Saints fans. Yes, we have spent a lot of money but you cannot get a completely different team to gel straight away. What fills me with confidence is that we will completely p*ss over this league next season with the players we have and I am sure more will be brought in over the summer. We will be an attractive outfit for most players in the Championship/League One, I would have thought, and I can see some big names coming to us to go along with the likes of Fonte, Lambert, Barnard, Davis, Lallana,Schneiderlin etc. WE will get promoted next season with Pardew at the helm. Just be patient.

 

Nail on head, best post on here for a very long time..

[Um Bongo]

It is disappointing not to come away with a win but Exeter are a good side at home. I was at St James' Park last season when we were a crap team in the Championship and they were a decent League 2 side. We were AWFUL and should have lost but the quality of McGoldrick and John got us through it. I am still going with the "5 year plan" and not getting carried away. There was ZERO chance we were going up this year and I guarantee that most people who post on here would have been happy with a mid-table finish at the start of the season, considering our predicament. Typical fickle football fan syndrome kicks in after a few good results, which is why I cannot stand a lot of Saints fans. Yes, we have spent a lot of money but you cannot get a completely different team to gel straight away. What fills me with confidence is that we will completely p*ss over this league next season with the players we have and I am sure more will be brought in over the summer. We will be an attractive outfit for most players in the Championship/League One, I would have thought, and I can see some big names coming to us to go along with the likes of Fonte, Lambert, Barnard, Davis, Lallana,Schneiderlin etc. WE will get promoted next season with Pardew at the helm. Just be patient.

 

Best post of the year. A good run like we had the end of last year doesn't make us promotion quality - Neither does the fact we've spent £3m. Just because we've spent £3m doesn't mean we should be rolling teams over every week. People seem to have forgotten last summer - I'm still thankfull to have a football to support! Another season in League One? I'll take it.

[Danish Saint]

It is disappointing not to come away with a win but Exeter are a good side at home. I was at St James' Park last season when we were a crap team in the Championship and they were a decent League 2 side. We were AWFUL and should have lost but the quality of McGoldrick and John got us through it. I am still going with the "5 year plan" and not getting carried away. There was ZERO chance we were going up this year and I guarantee that most people who post on here would have been happy with a mid-table finish at the start of the season, considering our predicament. Typical fickle football fan syndrome kicks in after a few good results, which is why I cannot stand a lot of Saints fans. Yes, we have spent a lot of money but you cannot get a completely different team to gel straight away. What fills me with confidence is that we will completely p*ss over this league next season with the players we have and I am sure more will be brought in over the summer. We will be an attractive outfit for most players in the Championship/League One, I would have thought, and I can see some big names coming to us to go along with the likes of Fonte, Lambert, Barnard, Davis, Lallana,Schneiderlin etc. WE will get promoted next season with Pardew at the helm. Just be patient.

 

Agreed! 100%

[doddisalegend]

It is disappointing not to come away with a win but Exeter are a good side at home. I was at St James' Park last season when we were a crap team in the Championship and they were a decent League 2 side. We were AWFUL and should have lost but the quality of McGoldrick and John got us through it. I am still going with the "5 year plan" and not getting carried away. There was ZERO chance we were going up this year and I guarantee that most people who post on here would have been happy with a mid-table finish at the start of the season, considering our predicament. Typical fickle football fan syndrome kicks in after a few good results, which is why I cannot stand a lot of Saints fans. Yes, we have spent a lot of money but you cannot get a completely different team to gel straight away. What fills me with confidence is that we will completely p*ss over this league next season with the players we have and I am sure more will be brought in over the summer. We will be an attractive outfit for most players in the Championship/League One, I would have thought, and I can see some big names coming to us to go along with the likes of Fonte, Lambert, Barnard, Davis, Lallana,Schneiderlin etc. WE will get promoted next season with Pardew at the helm. Just be patient.

 

Good post. Thats the way I see it. Honestly anyone expecting much from this season in August was a moron. This season has been much better than I hoped for. I've seen some good games of football this year lots of goals and it's been fun (for me anyway). Next season I (and I think most saints fans) will expect more but this season I'm happy just going with the flow.

[View From The Top]

I swear a lot of the people on here want Pardew to fail just so they are proven right.

 

Yep. An awful lot of posters on this site a total c*cks.

[Evil Monkey]

It is disappointing not to come away with a win but Exeter are a good side at home. I was at St James' Park last season when we were a crap team in the Championship and they were a decent League 2 side. We were AWFUL and should have lost but the quality of McGoldrick and John got us through it. I am still going with the "5 year plan" and not getting carried away. There was ZERO chance we were going up this year and I guarantee that most people who post on here would have been happy with a mid-table finish at the start of the season, considering our predicament. Typical fickle football fan syndrome kicks in after a few good results, which is why I cannot stand a lot of Saints fans. Yes, we have spent a lot of money but you cannot get a completely different team to gel straight away. What fills me with confidence is that we will completely p*ss over this league next season with the players we have and I am sure more will be brought in over the summer. We will be an attractive outfit for most players in the Championship/League One, I would have thought, and I can see some big names coming to us to go along with the likes of Fonte, Lambert, Barnard, Davis, Lallana,Schneiderlin etc. WE will get promoted next season with Pardew at the helm. Just be patient.

 

That post was so good I came in my fridge.

[SFC Forever]

Good post. Thats the way I see it. Honestly anyone expecting much from this season in August was a moron. This season has been much better than I hoped for. I've seen some good games of football this year lots of goals and it's been fun (for me anyway). Next season I (and I think most saints fans) will expect more but this season I'm happy just going with the flow.

 

 

Why the f#ck mention August? In August we had no team and had had no pre season. We are now in February and after a bloody good run have started going backwards. In the approach to the transfer window the majority of people wanted , as I recollect, a strong midfield general/holding player, a CB and a decent RB. We have been given a CB and a good one. The RB Otsemobor has not yet shown that he is better than James/Thomas. Seaborne has not yet shown that he is better than Perry/Jaidi. Barnard has looked like a fish out of water.

What a few of us would like to know is why so many changes at once. Plain and simple. A better midfielder even if it meant spending more on wages for him would have done us a hell of a lot better. AIMHO.

 

I have already been called a moron and a total c#ck and other choice words so do your worst.

[Thedelldays]

I have already been called a moron and a total c#ck and other choice words so do your worst.

 

 

strange how asking simple questions gets you abuse....and then called a troll..

 

ironic really

[Thorpe-le-Saint]

one win and I'll be happy.

Two wins and I'll be ecstatic.

 

+1.

[yorkie]

For any of the squad who visit these pages - please be aware that you wear the colours of our proud football club and City - even if you were not born there you have a duty.

 

We have had too many players in the last few years who weren't up for it - but to date you have shown real mettle when it has been called for. The chance to play at Wembley could be used as an excuse for the off par performance yesterday but come Tuesday night the crowd will expect. A professional job on the Dons please - full concentration for 96 minutes. Take your chances and play as if you very lives depended upon a win.

 

Now Saturday - did you seee the deflated bodies trudging off the pitch yesterday? Did you see defeat in their eyes? They are superior footballers, so they say! We have home advantage, we have 11-hungry players, we have 26,000 fans willing the ball into their net plus keeping it out of ours. There is only one result we want - and that is a 6th round tie. History says we have never lost a Cup tie to them at SMS a proud record - please make sure it is still intact after the game.

 

Look at it as a springboard for the final push - one game at a time...

 

Southampton is my spiritual home although I now reside in Yorkshire - believe me the drive home on Tuesday night and Saturday afternoon will be all the better with wins.