Just back from the game thread

[Roger]

Great day out. Seemed very strange standing but good in some ways. Stood at back then some youths who looked stoned came and stood behind us and sang various songs about having discos etc which was very chavvy but actually they turned out to be okay. Easy to park actually. Loads of empty seats in home end. We were very loud. To the idiot who said brighton had scored a winner, what were you thinking?? Went ot bristol rovers 5-1 and that was ruined by udders so hope we can get rid of them altogether. Went to charlton and orient and we always seem to have a half in every game were we lose control in midfield. Hammond and chaplow were poor for me again, especially hammond. Need morgan back to keep the ball.

 

Marks are:

Davis 8-Saved peno.

Richardson-4.(for giving needless penalty away. What was he doing?)

Fonte 8-Superb player of season for me.

Jaidi 7-Solid as a rock

Harding 7-Okay.

Guly 7-Out of position but was good today worked hard, we missed him when he went off.

Hammond 5- Just didnt offer much. Someone will tell me he does lots I expect. Morgan is much better imo.

Chaplow 6- A bit better than recently, still not great though at all. Midfield is our weak spot imo.

Lallana 8-MOM. Was class. Brilliant.

Lambert 6-Played okay made 2nd goal but not his best game.

Connolly 8- The guy was class all day long.

 

Subs;

Gobern 6-Out of position was better when he went to left.

Butterfield-only on for a bit as dickson.

 

Great day but need morgan back. Why wasnt he on bench?

Edited 30 April, 2011 by Roger

[Appy]

Great day out. Seemed very strange standing but good in some ways. Stood at back then some youths who looked stoned came and stood behind us and sang various songs about having discos etc which was very chavvy but actually they turned out to be okay. Easy to park actually. Loads of empty seats in home end. We were very loud. To the idiot who said brighton had scored a winner, what were you thinking?? Went ot bristol rovers 5-1 and that was ruined by udders so hope we can get rid of them altogether. Went to charlton and orient and we always seem to have a half in every game were we lose control in midfield. Hammond and chaplow were poor for me again, especially hammond. Need morgan back to keep the ball.

 

Marks are:

Davis 8-Saved peno.

Richardson-4.(for giving needless penalty away. What was he doing?)

Fonte 8-Superb player of season for me.

Jaidi 7-Solid as a rock

Harding 7-Okay.

Guly 7-Out of position but was good today worked hard, we missed him when he went off.

Hammond 4- Just didnt offer much. Someone will tell me he does lots I expect. Morgan is much better imo.

Chaplow 5- A bit better than recently, still not great though at all. Midfield is our weak spot imo.

Lallana 8-MOM. Was class. Brilliant.

Lambert 6-Played okay made 2nd goal but not his best game.

Connolly 8- The guy was class all day long.

 

Subs;

Gobern 6-Out of position was better when he went to left.

Butterfield-only on for a bit as dickson.

 

Great day but need morgan back. Why wasnt he on bench?

 

At a guess is because he has been out for 2 months and isn't fully fit.

[Nexstar]

Fantastic day out, result was great and ended up celebrating 7 times! (3 goals, penalty save, 2 Brighton goals and 1 phantom Brighton goal!)

 

Our fans were absolutely fantastic from start to finish, must have been so loud to the Brentford lot who didn't muster a single song for 90 minutes. Would like to know how we came across on the radio and if anyone has any videos they'd like to share?

[kpturner]

Davis 8-Saved peno.

Not wishing to be pendantic (ok I do) I don't think he got anywhere near it. From where I was it smacked against the post and came out.

[stupandus]

You lot were fantastic on the radio.Well done!

[Rasiak-9-]

I was there too - for the love of God can we stop with the false rumours of goals! we had the same rumours vs Sheff Utd about Leicester on the final day of 07/08 - cut it out/get it right!

[kpturner]

We heard that Huddersfield had scored a winner, then the crowd went nuts. Hoped we had it wrong - sadly not....as iFooty confirmed on my iPhone.

[Colinjb]

I was there too - for the love of God can we stop with the false rumours of goals! we had the same rumours vs Sheff Utd about Leicester on the final day of 07/08 - cut it out/get it right!

 

Chinese whispers are a little tricky to contain.

 

Someone listening to the radio hears a chance, says something, that gets misconstrued by someone nearby and next thing you know there is a wave of celebration for a phantom goal.

 

Glad to hear you all had a great day. Was the feeling effected much knowing that Huddersfield had pulled a win out of the bag?

[CityRanger]

Splendid day out. The Griffin gets top marks for a pre match beer, nice victorian pub.

Saints fans did not stop songs all game. Connolly my m of m, fonte mopped up well also.

[Appy]

Not wishing to be pendantic (ok I do) I don't think he got anywhere near it. From where I was it smacked against the post and came out.

 

He saved it. (Maybe)

Edited 30 April, 2011 by Appy

[krissyboy31]

He saved it.

 

I wasn't at the game but the OS report says: "A penalty was then awarded to the hosts on 82 minutes when Richardson felled Weston just inside the area on the right. Saunders stepped up, but his well struck effort came back off the post with Davis going the right way to cover had it tried to creep in."

[saintj]

saw the goals on Sky sports news......The ball hit the post!

Kelv did go the right way tho, and would have saved it ;-)

[View From The Top]

Thought it had hit the post.

 

Bloody hell, how loud were we today??

[Roger]

Very loud. Do you think adkins sometimes tells us to conserve energy like in the second half today as we really played a a canter. Was a bit concerned that had so much possession second half though, or is it midfield arent good enough to hold ball?

[dubai_phil]

Great job to all who went today.

 

Your support is ****** **** came across loud and clear on the radio amongst others

[View From The Top]

Very loud. Do you think adkins sometimes tells us to conserve energy like in the second half today as we really played a a canter. Was a bit concerned that had so much possession second half though, or is it midfield arent good enough to hold ball?

 

Behave yourself. Their only threat (if you can call it that) came down their left, nothing went through the middle for 90mins. They identified Gobben as the weak link. The penalty came from that area as well

 

We played within ourselves and the result was never in doubt from the 1st minute to the 90th

 

We come again late in games when other teams are tired. Works a treat

[Roger]

Behave yourself. Their only threat (if you can call it that) came down their left, nothing went through the middle for 90mins. They identified Gobben as the weak link. The penalty came from that area as well

 

We played within ourselves and the result was never in doubt from the 1st minute to the 90th

 

We come again late in games when other teams are tired. Works a treat

 

I think we maybe overdid it a bi though. If theyd scored the peno we would have had nervy finish. Judging it on charlton, leyton orient and today we always have a half where we lose midfield.

[View From The Top]

Never thought, for a moment, at Orient or today that the opposition would score.

 

You're a tad OTT saying we lost the midfield as our keeper didn't have to make a save.

[Liquidshokk]

I have one of hamster going absolutely mental when the phantom Brighton goal was being celebrated but I wouldn't do that to him

 

Otherwise I only have vids of the terrace and fans singing

[Roger]

Never thought, for a moment, at Orient or today that the opposition would score.

 

You're a tad OTT saying we lost the midfield as our keeper didn't have to make a save.

 

Im not just going off today as I said. I do feel however this is the area (centre mid) where we are the weakest relatively.

[shurlock]

Don't get the OPs ratings- Chaplow, a 5? Hammond, a 4? Seriously? Both were very good. Chaplow was everywhere and gave us good forward movement. Hammond was usually on the winning end of midfield50-50s.

 

I thought Jaidi was a bit erratic 2nd half -sliced a lot his clearances that put us under pressure. Will be interesting what happens Monday as Plymouth are a physical, hoofball side that Jaidi usually does well against.

 

Lallana also had a poorish game by his amazingly high standards - some of his decision-making and passing was a bit rusty (to be expected, I guess).

 

My only criticism of NA was bringing on Gobern - thought the game passed him by and was a virtual passenger, esp as Weston looked handful after coming on. Would have used Butterfield and pushed Richardson up - after all, we were leading 2-0 at the time of the first substitution.

Edited 30 April, 2011 by shurlock

[The9]

Never thought, for a moment, at Orient or today that the opposition would score.

 

You're a tad OTT saying we lost the midfield as our keeper didn't have to make a save.

 

I spent most of the second half at Brisbane Rd desperately hoping Orient wouldn't score from their ton of possession down Butterfield's flank and all Cox's crosses into the box.

 

Today I didn't even think we'd concede when we gave them the penalty (which looked like contact outside the box and a hell of a distance to fall forward to become a pen).

 

"Lost the midfield" my arse, we were totally on top and totally in control throughout, it took a terrible tackle for them to get even close to scoring and we were always comfortable. The pen clearly hit the post.

 

As for the "phantom" goal celebration, we were in the upper tier right in the middle, and just as my mate's phone registered the Huddersfield winner a bunch of people behind and to the right started cheering - we were doing the "cut it" gesticulation because we already knew, but it took a while to register with them.

Edited 30 April, 2011 by The9

[hypochondriac]

Don't get the OPs ratings- Chaplow, a 5? Hammond, a 4? Seriously? Both were very good. Chaplow was everywhere. Hammond was usually on the winning end o 50-50s.

 

I thought Jaidi was a bit erratic 2nd half -sliced a lot his clearances that put us under pressure. Will be interesting what happens Monday as Plymouth are a physical, hoofball side that Jaidi usually does well against.

 

My only criticism of NA was bringing on Gobern - thought the game passed him by and was a virtual passenger, esp as Weston looked handful after coming on. Would have used Butterfield and pushed Richardson up - after all, we were leading 2-0 at the time of the first substitution.

 

I know I wasn't at the game so my opinion isn't really valid, but winning 3-0 away from home, it does appear harsh to give our entire central midfield a 4 and a 5.

[The9]

Don't get the OPs ratings- Chaplow, a 5? Hammond, a 4? Seriously? Both were very good. Chaplow was everywhere. Hammond was usually on the winning end o 50-50s.

 

I thought Jaidi was a bit erratic 2nd half -sliced a lot his clearances that put us under pressure. Will be interesting what happens Monday as Plymouth are a physical, hoofball side that Jaidi usually does well against.

 

My only criticism of NA was bringing on Gobern - thought the game passed him by and was a virtual passenger, esp as Weston looked handful after coming on. Would have used Butterfield and pushed Richardson up - after all, we were leading 2-0 at the time of the first substitution.

 

I thought Gobern was growing into the role, he was more effective today than at Brighton, and he was perfectly fine there. Difficult to criticise anyone, we were so professional throughout (penalty aside).

 

Chaplow's best game for some time without doing anything exciting, Hammond kept possession well and mostly took the sting out of the game. Can't fault either of them really, without them being spectacular.

[Roger]

I know I wasn't at the game so my opinion isn't really valid, but winning 3-0 away from home, it does appear harsh to give our entire central midfield a 4 and a 5.

 

Point taken, I will give them both 6, prob a bit harsh but I do think its the wakest part of the team just my opinion.

[trousers]

Don't get the OPs ratings- Chaplow, a 5? Hammond, a 4? Seriously? Both were very good. Chaplow was everywhere and gave us good forward movement. Hammond was usually on the winning end of midfield50-50s.

 

 

Totally agree. Chaplow and Hammond were very solid in midfield.

[Appy]

Chaplow was excellent today, as he was at Brighton.

[View From The Top]

Chaplow's best game for some time without doing anything exciting, Hammond kept possession well and mostly took the sting out of the game. Can't fault either of them really, without them being spectacular.

 

He put them under pressure everytime they had the ball. His energy levels today were truly awesome.

 

Nothing, nowt, nada, zip came from Brentford through the middle of the park.

[The9]

Chaplow was excellent today, as he was at Brighton.

 

Can't say I could tell anything about what anyone was doing at Brighton from our angle !

[niceandfriendly]

Agree with the comments about Hammond and Chaplow, thought they both played well. Chappers especially, never stopped putting them under pressure. We lost the midfield for about 10 minutes in the second half, nothing to get concerned about.

 

Lallana is just unbelievable. How is a player of his ability and quality playing for Southampton? We are so lucky.

 

What a day out, magnificent atmosphere. Leaving for Plymouth early hours tomorrow morning, should be a good weekend.

 

Connolly my MOTM.

[Roger]

Agree with the comments about Hammond and Chaplow, thought they both played well. Chappers especially, never stopped putting them under pressure. We lost the midfield for about 10 minutes in the second half, nothing to get concerned about.

 

Lallana is just unbelievable. How is a player of his ability and quality playing for Southampton? We are so lucky.

 

What a day out, magnificent atmosphere. Leaving for Plymouth early hours tomorrow morning, should be a good weekend.

 

Connolly my MOTM.

 

How is a player of lallana's quality playing for saints? Sorry, think we are a big club. Um le tiss had more quality, he was here a long time, channon, keegan, european player of the year, shilton, ball world cup winner, steve williams shall I go on? Terry paine wasnt bad either nor ron davies.

[niceandfriendly]

How is a player of lallana's quality playing for saints? Sorry, think we are a big club. Um le tiss had more quality, he was here a long time, channon, keegan, european player of the year, shilton, ball world cup winner, steve williams shall I go on? Terry paine wasnt bad either nor ron davies.

 

We're in League one mate , this boy wouldn't look out of place in the Premier League.

 

And I'm fully aware of our ex players, thanks for reminding me though.

[Roger]

Oh I see so you dont mean altogether, thats fine, however paine, channon, big ron all played for us in this league I think im right in saying, maybe not channon.

I know what you mean though, we are lucky to have him in this league, see how far he can go.

[TheCholulaKid]

He put them under pressure everytime they had the ball. His energy levels today were truly awesome.

 

Spot on, MotM in my opinion (closely followed by Connolly).

 

Thanks very much to the turnstile bird who let us in for 20 quid. Sat down 5 seconds before Lallana scored and did very well to restrain ourselves.

 

Saints end very loud from where we were sitting.

[rpb]

Oh I see so you dont mean altogether, thats fine, however paine, channon, big ron all played for us in this league I think im right in saying, maybe not channon.

I know what you mean though, we are lucky to have him in this league, see how far he can go.

 

Channon played three games for us in Division Two and Ron joined us from Norwich when we were promoted to Div 1 - we did have Chivers before going up though. Paine and Sydenham were our talented players when we last escaped from this level but back then but there was a maximum wage cap in operation.

[Griffo]

Top day and a great atmosphere. Bit of a shame that one idiot thought Brighton had scored though, but it didn't particularly put a dampener on the day. What was the atmosphere like in the top tier? I presume it was all sat?

[wokingsaints]

from my position in the home end, the upper tier of saints fans spent the majority if not whole of the game stood up, with a row of rozzers standing behind the saints fans

[Lets B Avenue]

Channon played three games for us in Division Two

 

You seemed to have overlooked seasons 74/75,75/76 and 76/77. 122 league appearances.

[cryoman1965]

Sat in the home end with my hands welded to the seat. Great game. Saints fans were awesome with their singing threw out the whole game.

[ianevs]

Great day great support....but please let's stop with the copying man utds arrogant chants 'well do what we want' etc etc we are better than that load of c###s!

[Ian the Red]

Great day out, magnificent support, voice nearly gone!! One more win............ and we are going up, we are going up!!!

[rpb]

You seemed to have overlooked seasons 74/75,75/76 and 76/77. 122 league appearances.

 

Good point! I totally overlooked them.

[NorthamSteve]

That phantom goal will stay with me for a while. - The guy in front of me turned around with his phone pointing at me and shouted that Brighton have scored, and of course I went nuts. This may have been the catalyst, apologies from me.

[Chez]

brilliant day out in Chiswick and Brentford with more beers than I care to remember. Thought we were terrific in the first half. We could not have been more dominant and it could have been 4 or 5. We took our foot off the gas and Weston (might be a good signing for us) caused us a few problems when he came on. We woke up though and at no point did I ever think we wouldn't win. We are so professional right now.

 

David 9 caught everything and kicking was first class.

Richardson 6 solid game but got skinned by Weston

Jaidi 10 didn't put a foot wrong and won absolutely everything

Fonte 10 bossed things as usual

Harding 8 "You'll never beat Dan Harding" is the perfect song for him. Has anyone skinned him since that Bristol Rovers 2-3 game last season?

Guly 6 a few loose passes as normal but was playing well until he went off injured

Chaplow 7 ran and ran and ran. Battled hard and covered every blade of grass.

Hammond 7 Strong and passed well

Lallana 8 usual tricks and turns

Lambert 8 Bullied their short centre back

Connellly 9 tremendous until he tired. A real thorn in their side. Interesting battle with their centre back that almost came to blows off the ball

Gobern 6 held an end up, but not much more. He is too cagey with his tackles now.

 

Butterfild and Dickson did fine.

[Ekelund24]

I think the Brighton winner rumour came from a badly worded text message sent to my mate which said something like the score is Brighton 2-3 which at a glance looked like Brighton had scored and then everyone went mental (but it was great for those 30 secs!!!)

[Hemel Saint]

Fantastic day out, result was great and ended up celebrating 7 times! (3 goals, penalty save, 2 Brighton goals and 1 phantom Brighton goal!)

 

Our fans were absolutely fantastic from start to finish, must have been so loud to the Brentford lot who didn't muster a single song for 90 minutes. Would like to know how we came across on the radio and if anyone has any videos they'd like to share?

 

 

Just found this clip of a one-man pitch invasion afyer the 3rd goal...

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[Saints Warrior]

Fantastic day, I thought I was back at the Saints vs Spurs game back in 77/78 when we last got promoted when loads started cheering the phantom Brighton goal. Great performance by the team and supporters.