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8:00am Monday 25th August 2008
Jan Poortvliet revealed part of his half-time team talk at Derby was to tell his side it might have been a good thing they hadn't taken the lead their dominance deserved.
Saints went ahead just before the break against Birmingham the previous week and went on to lose the game.
With that in mind Poortvliet admitted almost being pleased that his side went in at 0-0 and it proved to be correct as Saints ran out 1-0 winners.
He said: "The only thing said at half-time apart from some instructions was that I thought it was an advantage that we didn't make the goal.
"Against Birmingham we made the goal before half-time and we thought the game was over and this time we had to make the goal after half-time and go on.
"Sometimes it's good to make the goal after half-time."
David McGoldrick initially claimed the Saints winner but it was clearly Adam Lallana's.
However, Poortvliet felt they deserved a goal each.
"I think they both deserved it - Dave could have scored three goals and Adam was outstanding in the way he played and I thought Lee also," said Poortvliet.
"It's a pity for Dave but Adam made it and he deserved it."
Poortvliet will today check on injury victims Lloyd James and Lee Holmes who went off with ankle and hamstring problems respectively before Saints take on Birmingham again in the second round of the Carling Cup at St Mary's tomorrow night.
Full story in today's Daily Echo
Milton Road, alicante says...
9:40am Mon 25 Aug 08
Chris, Canterbury says...
9:54am Mon 25 Aug 08
Milton Road wrote:Spot on.
When i looked at the fixtures I couldn't see any points from the first three games, every game is tough but these were real crackers to start the season with. Well done lads three points will do very nicely. In our play off season we only managed four in the corresponding fixtures. Considering the in experience and number of players without league experience excellent.They play with their hearts and talent, we are proud of you lads whatever
Marcus, Wiltshire says...
10:00am Mon 25 Aug 08
Milton Road wrote:Couldn't agree more. Now lets get a win against the Brummies to keep the ball rolling! (without the need to boo Phillips to shut him up!) A win will do that!
When i looked at the fixtures I couldn't see any points from the first three games, every game is tough but these were real crackers to start the season with. Well done lads three points will do very nicely. In our play off season we only managed four in the corresponding fixtures. Considering the in experience and number of players without league experience excellent.They play with their hearts and talent, we are proud of you lads whatever
Philip, Romsey says...
10:23am Mon 25 Aug 08
Alvin, Winchester says...
10:43am Mon 25 Aug 08
Jesus_02, Kingsland says...
11:14am Mon 25 Aug 08
Alvin wrote:If Ipswich pay a fee for Rudi i can understand, however the ugly inside reckon that he will go for free?!?
Potential New Striker: Southampton and Plymouth Argyle are understood to both be interested in bringing Tottenham Hotspur youngster Tomas Pekhart to the Championship on loan, according to reports. 19-year-old striker Pekhart has been at Spurs since joining from Slavia Praha in 2006, with the prolific forwards goalscoring for the Tottenham reserves and his 6 goals in 7 appearances for the Czech Republic Under-21 team bringing him to the attention of the Saints and the Pilgrims. Though Pekhart has not played a senior game during his two years at White Hart Lane. He is highly thought of by manager Juande Ramos, who might resist any move for Pekhart to go out on loan until Dimitar Berbatovs future is clear, with strikers being thin on the ground at White Hart lane. Should Berbatov leave Spurs and Ramos have found suitable cover, then a loan move to a Championship club could materialise for Pekhart, who would gain valuable first-team football. PLus, I read to day that Ispwich might again try and seal the deal for Skacel. Google News is all good!
new saint, southampton says...
12:19pm Mon 25 Aug 08
Confucius, Itchen says...
12:31pm Mon 25 Aug 08
Philip wrote:Very fair point - and for a start I must admit I've been pretty cynical myself. But whatever the off-pitch issues, we do now have a real bunch of tryers on the pitch. We'll no doubt lose quite a few more matches this season, but it won't be because of lack of passion. And that's something all fans should be able to unite around. Last year our team was a big and expensive clay pot. This year the team is small and inexpensive but seems to be made of pure jade. Win or lose, lets cheer them on on every time they show that battling Saints spirit because that's what we all want to see above all else.
As a Saints fan since Adam was a lad (or more accurately since Ron wore our no. 9 shirt, Terry played in Le Tiss's no. 7 with a gentleman called John Sydenham on the other wing)I'm delighted with an away win and the 3 points. I'm also delighted we did it with a team made up largely of juniors from our Academy; not highly paid Martians. Perhaps best of all is that a win sticks in the throat of all the knockers who post on this website. Saints fans tearing apart other Saints fans is the worst aspect of our predicament. IMO.
Captain Swing, Southampton says...
12:35pm Mon 25 Aug 08
new saint wrote:Phone ticket hotline (free): 0800 2800 050.
What are the tickets prices for tomorrow night? thanks
Derry, west hampshire says...
12:43pm Mon 25 Aug 08
new saint wrote:Adult £10 / Concessions £5 today.£15/10 tomorrow.
What are the tickets prices for tomorrow night? thanks
Ray, Eastleigh says...
4:03pm Mon 25 Aug 08
Washed up Sam, Eastney Riveria says...
7:47pm Mon 25 Aug 08
Goalless Pointless Skates, The Bottom of the Premership says...
10:00pm Mon 25 Aug 08
rottie, says...
10:13pm Mon 25 Aug 08
butty, hamble says...
11:04pm Mon 25 Aug 08
Goalless Pointless Skates wrote:I was down there working (just had a shower)! Even better fans are at each others throats with some leaving 10 - 20 mins before end of game and pi$$e$ where he sits Westwood left at half time because they took his bell away (I'm not sure where the bellend starts and he finishes), he was on Quay fm crying!
Skates lost to Man Utd!!! the start of the week looks good with Saints winning there 1st game of the season and the Skates rooted to the bottom of the Prem with no goals and no points on -5 GD what a shame!!!! at least we can score and put up a fight!! hope all Skates who post here are eating humble pie now as you are going down!!! Bring on the Brum tommorrow and another slice of revenge!!! COYR!!
threestands, Bournemouth says...
10:29am Tue 26 Aug 08
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Condor Man, Southampton says...
8:53am Mon 25 Aug 08