E_H_Saints Posted Monday at 22:21 Posted Monday at 22:21 What I like most about this game is that I'm excited by it. Right or wrong for the job as least Tonda has done that. He has done it on his own way as well. It will be a test but a few weeks ago we would be dreaming for a win, hoping for a draw and annoyingly expecting a loss. He has at least instilled some pride and and excitement for this game. The players will be up for it. Either that or we lose and we all crash back down to reality. I'll hope for the win. 13
madge Posted Tuesday at 08:09 Posted Tuesday at 08:09 Tondas first real test. Let’s see where we are after tonight. 7
sockeye Posted Tuesday at 08:34 Posted Tuesday at 08:34 Actually quite excited for this one now given recent results. can he make it four on the bounce? Well, maybe, but the performance is probably more important than the result. If this run continues I would struggle to argue against Tonda getting the job permanently. Scienza to score. 1
Nolan Posted Tuesday at 10:37 Posted Tuesday at 10:37 Leicester City defensive dilemma for Southampton as injuries and suspension leave them short | Leicestershire Live 1 4
Dusic Posted Tuesday at 11:15 Posted Tuesday at 11:15 Downes and THB one yellow away from a ban. Resets after the Birmingham game I think. Pretty sure 3 of the 4 Downes has got have been dissent!
M271 Posted Tuesday at 11:25 Posted Tuesday at 11:25 I just hope that the Charlton match wasn’t a false dawn performance wise and is the sign of better things to come rather than a one off. The next 2 matches in quick succession will indicate have things really changed or not. 6 1
Chez Posted Tuesday at 11:37 Posted Tuesday at 11:37 16 minutes ago, Dusic said: Downes and THB one yellow away from a ban. Resets after the Birmingham game I think. Pretty sure 3 of the 4 Downes has got have been dissent! Wrexham - yellow for a foul. Portsmouth - yellow for a foul Derby - yellow for a foul QPR - yellow for dissent Northampton - yellow for a foul
Chez Posted Tuesday at 11:46 Posted Tuesday at 11:46 3 hours ago, sockeye said: Actually quite excited for this one now given recent results. can he make it four on the bounce? Well, maybe, but the performance is probably more important than the result. If this run continues I would struggle to argue against Tonda getting the job permanently. Scienza to score. Not sure performance is more important than the result. Perhaps from the point of view of whether we give Tonda the job or not, but come April, the three points we ight get here will be all that matters. Leicester are a step up in terms of individual quality from Charlton. At this level they are a pretty tidy side. We are not going to brush them aside. Obviously some free flowing football at home would be a revelation, but grinding out a victory is fine by me. Stopping them score from set pieces and/or on the break might not be sexy, but that's where this game will be won. 2
Sheaf Saint Posted Tuesday at 11:53 Posted Tuesday at 11:53 1 hour ago, Nolan said: Leicester City defensive dilemma for Southampton as injuries and suspension leave them short | Leicestershire Live Vestergaard guaranteed to be starting then. We must, must exploit that with some quick through-balls like we saw at Charlton. He's got the turning circle and acceleration of an oil tanker. Get Arma to come deep and draw him out and get Leo running past him, he won't stand a chance. 4
suewhistle Posted Tuesday at 12:00 Posted Tuesday at 12:00 5 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said: Vestergaard guaranteed to be starting then. We must, must exploit that with some quick through-balls like we saw at Charlton. He's got the turning circle and acceleration of an oil tanker. Get Arma to come deep and draw him out and get Leo running past him, he won't stand a chance. I don't think Wouts-is-name is particularly fast either? 1
Chez Posted Tuesday at 12:27 Posted Tuesday at 12:27 22 minutes ago, suewhistle said: I don't think Wouts-is-name is particularly fast either? He's a donkey. Add Pereira's dodgy hamstrings into the mix and no senior left back available and you have a back four that we can get at if we play well. That said, Skipp and Winks will probably play quite deep, so that might make things difficult. Also, we need to be careful they don't suck us in and hit us on the break, which is how they did things two seasons ago against most sides. 1
AlexLaw76 Posted Tuesday at 12:41 Posted Tuesday at 12:41 3-1 to saints Can’t ignore how brilliant we were on sat, surely we have found a formula that works. 2
Lee On Solent Saint Posted Tuesday at 13:20 Posted Tuesday at 13:20 1 hour ago, Chez said: Wrexham - yellow for a foul. Portsmouth - yellow for a foul Derby - yellow for a foul QPR - yellow for dissent Northampton - yellow for a foul But what that doesn't tell you is that the yellow card was shown because Downes was disputing the foul in the first place!
danjosaint Posted Tuesday at 13:23 Posted Tuesday at 13:23 1 hour ago, suewhistle said: I don't think Wouts-is-name is particularly fast either? And Choudrary seems like a red card waiting to happen
whelk Posted Tuesday at 14:24 Posted Tuesday at 14:24 (edited) Midweek games at home haven’t filled me with any anticipation of joy for sometime. Really looking forward to this now and not looking for an excuse to stay at home and watch on tv. Although will be disappointed if we aren’t 4-0 up after 20 mins Edited Tuesday at 14:25 by whelk 1
suewhistle Posted Tuesday at 14:27 Posted Tuesday at 14:27 Just gone past St Mary's on the train with the sun glinting off the water. Please don't let us down Saints, and can I see a win and a few goals for the cost of my season ticket? It's been PP value for a few years now. 3
Miltonaggro Posted Tuesday at 15:08 Posted Tuesday at 15:08 19 hours ago, gurru991 said: Do I detect a slight hint of animosity ?? Affection x 1
Toussaint Posted Tuesday at 15:37 Posted Tuesday at 15:37 Normally I'm delusionally optimistic, but I'm worried about tonight. Its Leicester for a start. We will go a goal up then "Hologram hands Baz" will throw one in and we will get caught in possession fannying around at the back. 1-3. They have much better players than our last three opponents and we just wont get away with so much. 2
Toussaint Posted Tuesday at 15:40 Posted Tuesday at 15:40 7 hours ago, madge said: Tondas first real test. Let’s see where we are after tonight. It is, he's done exceptionally well to get the three wins, I don't thing WS would have got much or anything from those games given the trajectory we were on. Leicester are a different level.
Sheaf Saint Posted Tuesday at 16:31 Posted Tuesday at 16:31 4 hours ago, suewhistle said: I don't think Wouts-is-name is particularly fast either? Woutsisface? 1
Toadhall Saint Posted Tuesday at 16:33 Posted Tuesday at 16:33 (edited) 47 minutes ago, captainchris said: Wellington will start… Bit rough on manning but we need a defender not a wanderer Edited Tuesday at 16:33 by Toadhall Saint Fat fingers 2
Maury Dyer Posted Tuesday at 16:52 Posted Tuesday at 16:52 On 24/11/2025 at 09:24, Mr Saints said: At least the prick that is Jamie Vardy won't score against us for the first time in what seems about 10 years. Quite: I hate Leicester and that count Vardy with a passion. Bastards.
Tommy Mulgrew Posted Tuesday at 17:15 Posted Tuesday at 17:15 Just been on the Foxes’ forum. It took until all of the third post for the 9:0 to be mentioned. Best bits were: Itchen to see this one; a Test against an improving side, Shirley not; Hedging my bets; it won’t be Eastleigh; Southampton play three at the back with a packed midfield; they (us) are a pessimistic bunch. So are they (pessimistic): most expect a bruising game and a draw at best; few posters expect to win. Manager seems unpopular, no surprises there. The future’s bright … . coys
Totton Saint Posted Tuesday at 17:22 Posted Tuesday at 17:22 1 hour ago, Toussaint said: Normally I'm delusionally optimistic, but I'm worried about tonight. Its Leicester for a start. We will go a goal up then "Hologram hands Baz" will throw one in and we will get caught in possession fannying around at the back. 1-3. They have much better players than our last three opponents and we just wont get away with so much. Are you Nostradamus?
Midfield_General Posted Tuesday at 17:28 Posted Tuesday at 17:28 5 hours ago, M271 said: I just hope that the Charlton match wasn’t a false dawn performance wise and is the sign of better things to come rather than a one off. "What the f*** did you say? You calling me a c***?" #TondaDeathStare 5
los_saint Posted Tuesday at 17:33 Posted Tuesday at 17:33 On 23/11/2025 at 10:37, macca155 said: I have images of a Leicester midfield of philosophers, bishops, and wise old men. There's a monty python sketch for that. 2
Willo of Whiteley Posted Tuesday at 17:42 Posted Tuesday at 17:42 (edited) Very much hoping the Charlton game wasn’t a false performance. Weirdly optimistic about tonight, and I’ve not even looked at the pre-match build up of us or the opposition yet. Mad! Edited Tuesday at 17:42 by Willo of Whiteley
JohnnyShearer2.0 Posted Tuesday at 17:47 Posted Tuesday at 17:47 7 hours ago, Nolan said: Leicester City defensive dilemma for Southampton as injuries and suspension leave them short | Leicestershire Live Ah the classic. Saints should beat team x due to their injuries.....but somehow Saints never do.
Toussaint Posted Tuesday at 17:49 Posted Tuesday at 17:49 25 minutes ago, Totton Saint said: Are you Nostradamus? No, I have a higher degree of accuracy, he’s a chancer by comparison.
Football Special Posted Tuesday at 18:08 Posted Tuesday at 18:08 7 hours ago, Nolan said: Leicester City defensive dilemma for Southampton as injuries and suspension leave them short | Leicestershire Live Nah I'm not having it, we've been here before many times, recall going to Palace when they had no fit centre backs and losing 1-0, anyway these Leicester absences include players they "don't like to risk in midweek games" , I'm sure they'll have a decent back 4 out on the pitch, certainly as good as our calamity back 5 1
Nolan Posted Tuesday at 18:25 Posted Tuesday at 18:25 37 minutes ago, JohnnyShearer2.0 said: Ah the classic. Saints should beat team x due to their injuries.....but somehow Saints never do. Ah the classic, read to much into a post on a message board. It's just a fun excuse to put a stupid gif up.
Willo of Whiteley Posted Tuesday at 18:29 Posted Tuesday at 18:29 Leicester are a wildly different team without Vardy. Give Fatawu and Mavididi a few kicks and they’ll retreat.
davefizzy14 Posted Tuesday at 18:31 Posted Tuesday at 18:31 3-1 to us 😊 Scienza, Adam Armstrong and Azaz to score - COYR 😊
JohnnyShearer2.0 Posted Tuesday at 18:40 Posted Tuesday at 18:40 13 minutes ago, Nolan said: Ah the classic, read to much into a post on a message board. It's just a fun excuse to put a stupid gif up. Not a dig at you, always love a good gif. More a sigh at Saints hardly ever taking advantage. 1
Maggie May Posted Tuesday at 18:42 Posted Tuesday at 18:42 5 minutes ago, SNSUN said: My mum is in goal. SCDAJFU I can’t believe he’s dropped Scienza. 1
Saint NL Posted Tuesday at 18:45 Posted Tuesday at 18:45 (edited) No Stephens? Didn't see that coming Edited Tuesday at 18:45 by Saint NL
SNSUN Posted Tuesday at 18:47 Posted Tuesday at 18:47 1 minute ago, Saint NL said: No Stephens? Didn't see that coming Points for Eckert for dropping him if he feels Quarshie is the better fit tonight. Downes in for Bragg. More of the same please Saints.
BARCELONASAINT Posted Tuesday at 18:48 Posted Tuesday at 18:48 Well that puts paid to conspiracy theories that Stephens is undroppable!
Willo of Whiteley Posted Tuesday at 18:49 Posted Tuesday at 18:49 Never thought I’d say this but I wish Stephens was playing 4 1 1
Maggie May Posted Tuesday at 18:50 Posted Tuesday at 18:50 Sorry but Quarshie is going to be given the run around today. 1
TheSoundman Posted Tuesday at 18:50 Posted Tuesday at 18:50 Once OR is fully fit and able to play the steadying influence role, JS won't even get on the bench. 2
Nolan Posted Tuesday at 18:51 Posted Tuesday at 18:51 Vestergaard is 6 foot 6, Quarshie is 6 foot 5. that's the reason I'm placing on that selection
goodymatt Posted Tuesday at 18:51 Posted Tuesday at 18:51 Quarshie to deal with Fatawu on the counter?
beatlesaint Posted Tuesday at 18:54 Posted Tuesday at 18:54 I assume Cap’n Jack has a slight injury does he?
Scoobysaint Posted Tuesday at 18:55 Posted Tuesday at 18:55 (edited) Quarshie obviously in for his pace, and secondly height. He has shown glimpses of quality with occasional rawness (f**k ups). Hoping tonight he just keeps it simple, no overplaying. My greater concern is Flynn Downes back in. Too often he is the handbrake in our attacks, playing simple wall passes back to the CB instead of looking forward and being positive. Will be interesting to see how he plays this evening. Edited Tuesday at 19:06 by Scoobysaint Another thought 4
Matthew Le God Posted Tuesday at 18:57 Posted Tuesday at 18:57 4 minutes ago, Nolan said: Vestergaard is 6 foot 6, Quarshie is 6 foot 5. that's the reason I'm placing on that selection Quarshie is fast, our other centre backs aren't. He hopefully helps deal with Leicester's attacking pace in a way Stephens couldn't. 1
TheSoundman Posted Tuesday at 18:57 Posted Tuesday at 18:57 It's the way he completely misses his kick sometimes that gets me. Other than that there's a player in there.
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