Baj Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 All Pre-match chat here please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Well it should be interesting, were not expected to win so you would think the pressure is on them. I will be happy with a decent performance to build upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 I feel quite optimistic about today. Hope the weather does not work against Saints though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 9 August, 2008 Author Share Posted 9 August, 2008 I think we're going to lose by 2 or 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 For the first time in years I'm optimistic. Anyone have any radio links? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team-saint Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 COYR!!!!! YYYEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHh!!!!!!!!!!!!! CMON LETS BE HAVIN YA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COYR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COYR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD LUCK C3PO AND THE BOYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 For the first time in years I'm optimistic. Anyone have any radio links? http://www.bbc.co.uk/hampshire/ click on listen live:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 good feeling -optimistic for the season / future but expecting defeat today as hard first game -so nothing to lose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintbletch Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Well it should be interesting, were not expected to win so you would think the pressure is on them. I will be happy with a decent performance to build upon. I agree. I think we've got a tough start fixture-wise this year so I'd like to see some good performances to start with. That said, I'm pretty optimistic given some of the pace and movement shown in pre-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudders Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Usually hate the summer without football, but this year I've been glad of the break and haven't missed it at all. However I am really looking forwards to the match today COYR's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Well the season starts today. Much optimism with a new board, management team, playing system and more importantly young players who are hungry to prove their worth. Will we get a good start? The last time we won out first game of the season was Coventry away, 1-0 in 1999. Time to do it again? It will take time for the youngsters to gain experience. We may suprise a few with our 4-2-1-2-1 formation, our pace and eagerness to regain any lost ball. But will we be able to score in front of goal? Will we have the strength to come up against the brute force of this league? The pre season games against Premier footballers and the brutes that is Stoke City suggest we might. Bring it on. Oh, and a prediction? Sorry fellow Saints supporters but we have lost the last three at Cardiff without scoring. I see that pattern continuing today. 1-0 to Cardiff but enough effort to suggest a better season for us overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedg Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 I am optimistic, which I realise is probably not the best, pride coming before falls and all that so I am trying to reel it in but its difficult. As long as the test match is not rained off before 3pm I think I will be able to survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallBoy Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 I predict a moral victory. The first of many. Lots of effort, lots of positives, getting to know each other....blah blah blah, but no points! Sorry to be a pessimist but there are no real reasons to think otherwise. Having said that, I am a fan and I can hope for anything I like. If we get off to a good start then the adrenaline and optimism could begin to flow and we might just surprise a few people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musesaint Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 We'll either fly or die this season ..... and I really can't make up my mind which! Today will give a good indication...lets hope it's fly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 I think we'll lose, but this is based on not having seen the new team. If we win, or even draw, I will be looking forward to this season a LOT! COme on the Saints, I'll be at work today - please make it worthwhile.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 http://www.bbc.co.uk/hampshire/ click on listen live:D Thank you! COYR!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 http://www.bbc.co.uk/hampshire/ click on listen live:D Seems to indicate that it's only in the SE Wales area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_saint Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Can't believe it's the start of the season already, the summer seems to have gone quick. I'm hoping for a good performance, sadly, I think we're a little lightweight upfront....it's an area that worries me, but, maybe for the second half of the season we could have an inform Saga back. Anyway, I've got to brave the cold and wet to watch Alloa vs Ayr......happy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Can't see us ending our opening day blues this season. We always lose in Cardiff and this season we've taken a squad which was pretty much relegation standard and made it a whole lot worse. I don't think replacing Rasiak, John, Skacel, Saga, Vignal and even Licka and Viafara with accademy hopefulls is going to stand us in good stead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintmike666 Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Woke up like a kid on Christmas morning today, can’t wait! Come on you saints!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Saint Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 think we're gonna win 1-0...COYR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Would take a point today, I predict 1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 The real acid test! Just glad Saturdays are more interesting now!! COYRAWM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Can't see us ending our opening day blues this season. We always lose in Cardiff and this season we've taken a squad which was pretty much relegation standard and made it a whole lot worse. I don't think replacing Rasiak, John, Skacel, Saga, Vignal and even Licka and Viafara with accademy hopefulls is going to stand us in good stead. early days but Gillet, Schneiderlin and Holmes look head and shoulders better than Licks and Viafara. vignal has been replaced by Surman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Football is back! About f*cking time!!!! My prediction, Cardiff 2-2 Saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 As usual the new season is starting much too soon! I am confident for the first time in years and I expect us to win today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 As usual the new season is starting much too soon! I am confident for the first time in years and I expect us to win today. Can you back-up that statement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Can you back-up that statement? guess he knows it as a fact first hand -what better back up do you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 I just cant wait till 3pm. All the pre-season chat both good and bad goes out the window and we really get to see what our new look set up is capable of. A lot will fall on the shoulders of the experienced players today to ensure our younger lads dont let the occasion get to them. If the line-up is as we expect we have four debutants. James, Spiderman, Thomson & Holmes. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Might as well start off the way I mean to carry on, 3-2 saints!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0108787 Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 i reckon a 1-1 draw today. But a promotion winning campaign is in the offing, just put £25 on at william hill 14-1. COYR!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 I'm excited by this season and the fact that after many years of a lack of passion that at least for TODAY we have that again. Cannot see us beating history so expect to lose no matter whether we really have become the "new Arsenal of the CCC or not" (our record on opening days and Cardiff away) but the time for the talk is over and actions begin. Bring it on, at least a few hours before depression may set in again on here, it's almost been pleasant of late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Can't see us ending our opening day blues this season. We always lose in Cardiff and this season we've taken a squad which was pretty much relegation standard and made it a whole lot worse. I don't think replacing Rasiak, John, Skacel, Saga, Vignal and even Licka and Viafara with accademy hopefulls is going to stand us in good stead. Reastically you're right and add in the fact that Cardiff always seem to start well doesn't help either. However, this is the time we can still dream that things will go well so I'm going to pretend that the dutch revolution will work and our players will prove themselves with bright, smart and intelligent football. We'll be the Arsenal of this league (in fact Wenger will be so impressed he'll loan us his best young players). Just under two hours till reality kicks in....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 I wish I felt as enthusiastic as most on here. Fingers well and truly crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 I am getting a little nervous but I am not expecting promotion. I wish other fans were not so optimistic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 early days but Gillet, Schneiderlin and Holmes look head and shoulders better than Licks and Viafara. vignal has been replaced by Surman. Early days indeed. This time last season Licka was scoring for fun in preseason, Hammill looked a class apart and we beat someone 12-0. That didn't exaclty set the trend for the season. I'd have Vignal over Surman anyday of the week at LB. He is far superior both offensively and defensively. All IMHO of course. I am going for 3-0 to Cardiff. I just hope I don't get outed as being "overly optimistic" come 5pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintkiptanui Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Come on you saints, lets f*ckin squuuaaassshh emmmm!!! Best day of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Last day of the season was the best day of 2008 so far, really pleased the season's restarted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintkiptanui Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Early days indeed. This time last season Licka was scoring for fun in preseason, Hammill looked a class apart and we beat someone 12-0. That didn't exaclty set the trend for the season. I'd have Vignal over Surman anyday of the week at LB. He is far superior both offensively and defensively. All IMHO of course. I am going for 3-0 to Cardiff. I just hope I don't get outed as being "overly optimistic" come 5pm. F*ck me you're a bundle of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch01 Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 We are being well and truly slagged off on SSN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole1 Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 I think the only question is the extent of todays defeat. Losing 1-0 or 2-1 was about our level last season, with the depleted squad Cardiff should be winning 3-0 or 4-0 today. Today is IMO the start of our relegation dogfight which will be compounded by straight defeats in our next two games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 We are being well and truly slagged off on SSN. Not really being slagged off,just the truth being said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Second Coming Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Buggeration I wish I could be there. So I've downloaded Fat Boy Slim to get me in the mood!!! Rain to make a nice skiddy pitch, let's whip the ball around and win by 5. COME OOONNNN!!!! AV IT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintkiptanui Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Can't believe the negativity on this thread, if you can't be excited today about saints then when the f*ck can you, bunch of barlows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch01 Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Not really being slagged off,just the truth being said. Not sure really, doesnt seem like they've done much research, the fact that we will be relying almost exclusively on our untested youth was barely touched upon. Nice to see them mention Svensson though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Second Coming Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 BTW what is that thumping music we use at home? Not U2, the other one sounds a bit like Fat Boy - one of you youngsters help me out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 I think we wil be slaughtered today and many times this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 Can't believe the negativity on this thread, if you can't be excited today about saints then when the f*ck can you, bunch of barlows. I admire your own positivity Kippy. Could it be you have new Merrels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 F*ck me you're a bundle of fun. So my librarian, stamp collecting club, gynaecologist, the National Morris Dancers Association and the chairman of the Caravan Club keep telling me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintkiptanui Posted 9 August, 2008 Share Posted 9 August, 2008 I admire your own positivity Kippy. Could it be you have new Merrels?I am sat on the sofa naked except my new yellow merrels, I feel so hot I might have a monkey w*nk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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