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Lambert more than a match for Beckford
7:40am Thursday 11th March 2010 in
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- By Adam Leitch » Chief Sports Writer
Two months ago he was the subject of million pound speculation after netting the winner in Leeds’ sensational FA Cup third round victory at Old Trafford.
For many Saints fans, the visit of second placed Leeds to St Mary’s this weekend will be their first sighting of Beckford in the flesh.
Unlike when Lambert has gone up against another of League One’s hotshots, Grant Holt of Norwich, there is a massive difference in their game.
Beckford is all about all pace and playing on the shoulder of the last defender.
Lambert, like Holt, is a target man who scores goals but offers a lot more in terms of his all round performance.
It is because of that pace that Beckford has attracted the attentions of top flight clubs.
But Saints will be quite happy that Lambert has not courted such publicity or attention from elsewhere, despite an equally impressive record – and arguably a more rounded game.
A quick look at their stats this season underlines the differences in their games and the one major similarity.
That similarity is that they are both prolific scorers, having each netted 27 times in all competitions already this season.
Beckford, who scored twice on Tuesday in Leeds’ 4-1 romp at Tranmere, has made 41 starts in all competitions – four less than Lambert.
But the other statistics gathered by the Daily Echo shows an interesting difference.
Firstly, Lambert’s value to the team as a fulcrum for the attack is underlined by the fact he has provided 17 assists for others to score.
That compares very favourably to Beckford, who has just six assists.
Beckford has also taken a lot more shots for his goals – having had 91 shots on target and 73 off target compared to Lambert’s 72 and 64 respectively.
For full story and more Saints news, don't miss today's Daily Echo.
Comments(81)
Ross96
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8:04am Thu 11 Mar 10
3-2 saints COYR
Luda.
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8:11am Thu 11 Mar 10
5 nil to the super saints
Saintjohn
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8:22am Thu 11 Mar 10
southampton_till_i_die09
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8:34am Thu 11 Mar 10
Southampton boy
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8:49am Thu 11 Mar 10
chrissysredandwhitebarmyarmy
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8:55am Thu 11 Mar 10
If Lambert was a year or two younger he would be worth double the amount Beckford attracts!
Saint H
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8:56am Thu 11 Mar 10
ieeee for me any day. Have you seen every time he doesn't do something right he is quite hard on himself. Rickeeee, Deano and Fonte the buys of our season and the spine of our team, just wish Kelvin would come off his line for a cross or two.L
TheReaper08
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8:56am Thu 11 Mar 10
They are both quality strikers and both at the head of the scoring charts by rights. These days football is all about pace which is why the higher league teams are interested in Beckford.
Tirau Dan
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8:59am Thu 11 Mar 10
I think we are more potent by far and they'll be seriously worried.
Hamma and Morg will do the biz in the mid with steady workmanship.
Then there's No Way thru Jose and our Jedi Knight Radhi Jaidi.. Rocks
The outside backs and Kelv all solid.
I'm up for a 4-2 Saints with you lot getting a great treat at SMS.
I'll look forward to hearing your lovely singing voices. Please get the Alan Pardew's Red Army Chant going as the team come out and keep it going ..the lads always seem to lift to it.
COYS
Thanks Adam.. smashing comparison love this type of item.
BenJovi
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9:05am Thu 11 Mar 10
Regarding Lambo, I'm a bit concerned of the attention he'll be getting in the summer.
Harleysaint
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9:38am Thu 11 Mar 10
Brain unfortunately wont mind its own business and thinks 2-2.
Think I'll have to do both to keep them both happy. Nothing worse than a fight inside your own body!!
COYRAWAPMACHINE!!!!
worried of e sussex
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9:40am Thu 11 Mar 10
Alicesdad
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9:47am Thu 11 Mar 10
BenJovi wrote:I agree on all your points. I think this summer will be all about keeping the quality we have and adding one or two more. Sadly there will also be decisions to make about the injury prone. I'd love Murty and Connoly to to get fully fit but in all honesty I doubt that will happen. So there will be pressure on Pards to make tough decisions on who to keep.
After Leeds 4-1 win at the ground we lost at 3 days earlier, I think were getting a little bit over confident. One things for sure, the quality will be well above League 1 standard and im looking forward to it. Regarding Lambo, I'm a bit concerned of the attention he'll be getting in the summer.
The game should be good, I don think it will be high scoring but I really hope we take the 3 points. Im hoping that the 76 point target was too high and maybe we could grab 5th or 6th place maybe with 72 or 73 points, which is still possible with our fixture list.
Saints fans are blessed with more than their fair share of faith !!
;-)
Tirau Dan
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9:59am Thu 11 Mar 10
BenJovi wrote:Sounds like it but I'm one who can honestly say we are exactly where I thought we'd be.. It's not over confidence it's belief, faith and a big dose of true optimism.
After Leeds 4-1 win at the ground we lost at 3 days earlier, I think were getting a little bit over confident. One things for sure, the quality will be well above League 1 standard and im looking forward to it.
Regarding Lambo, I'm a bit concerned of the attention he'll be getting in the summer.
No one can say this team doesn't have the ability on a decent track to play good football.
When you stack the players one on one our lads have the ability to handle Leeds. We do however need to step up and prove it.
As for our ability against the lesser teams that must be on Pards clip board as a task as yet unticked.
I do think this game will be a tingler.. if you can find my nerves cowering in the corner of my brain and ask if they are over confident they'll giggle a lot and deny it.
kev63
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10:09am Thu 11 Mar 10
BenJovi wrote:Not making excuses..... But they probably had a better quality ref! By all accounts the ref was awful for our game and gave a lot of bad decissions, so you never know!
After Leeds 4-1 win at the ground we lost at 3 days earlier, I think were getting a little bit over confident. One things for sure, the quality will be well above League 1 standard and im looking forward to it. Regarding Lambo, I'm a bit concerned of the attention he'll be getting in the summer.
miltonarchers
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10:15am Thu 11 Mar 10
Unlike AP I am gutted that we won’t make the playoffs. The reason, we will now face speculation about some of our best players. I am worried we might not be able to avoid having to sell. Lets face it, if a player wants to leave, what choice do you have, none. This could and probably will delay the so called 5 year plan. This could break up the team and we will be back to square one.
Another season in this rubbish league, its div 3 for pities sake, playing on mud at the likes of Yeovil, Hartlepool, and probably Rochadale and Bournemouth, doesn't appeal to me. Even with the ten point disadvantage, you can look at recent games and see that we have thrown away opportunities to make up points on the top six. I would take 6 points in exchange for the Tin Pot Cup. Playing at Wembley has been devalued. It’s no longer the once in a lifetime experience it used to be. ££££s mean more than the occasion now. You can get to the FA Cup semi final and play at Wembley. The magic of playing at the national stadium was all about the tradition and history of the competition, that’s now disappeared for ever in exchange for £££££££.
I still cling on to the hope that we can scrape into the top six, two home games coming up, we have to get six points. Lets hope the JPT isn’t a distraction and we can push on up the league, not going up this season could have far reaching implications. COYR
puppy saint
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10:27am Thu 11 Mar 10
miltonarchers wrote:you're like Fraser from "Dads Army"!
Apparently Leeds didn't need any excuses at Tranmere , like, rubbish ref, poor pitch, missed chances blah blah blah.
Unlike AP I am gutted that we won’t make the playoffs. The reason, we will now face speculation about some of our best players. I am worried we might not be able to avoid having to sell. Lets face it, if a player wants to leave, what choice do you have, none. This could and probably will delay the so called 5 year plan. This could break up the team and we will be back to square one.
Another season in this rubbish league, its div 3 for pities sake, playing on mud at the likes of Yeovil, Hartlepool, and probably Rochadale and Bournemouth, doesn't appeal to me. Even with the ten point disadvantage, you can look at recent games and see that we have thrown away opportunities to make up points on the top six. I would take 6 points in exchange for the Tin Pot Cup. Playing at Wembley has been devalued. It’s no longer the once in a lifetime experience it used to be. ££££s mean more than the occasion now. You can get to the FA Cup semi final and play at Wembley. The magic of playing at the national stadium was all about the tradition and history of the competition, that’s now disappeared for ever in exchange for £££££££.
I still cling on to the hope that we can scrape into the top six, two home games coming up, we have to get six points. Lets hope the JPT isn’t a distraction and we can push on up the league, not going up this season could have far reaching implications. COYR
truesaint67
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10:29am Thu 11 Mar 10
kev63 wrote:Don't you ever do any work Kev?
BenJovi wrote: After Leeds 4-1 win at the ground we lost at 3 days earlier, I think were getting a little bit over confident. One things for sure, the quality will be well above League 1 standard and im looking forward to it. Regarding Lambo, I'm a bit concerned of the attention he'll be getting in the summer.Not making excuses..... But they probably had a better quality ref! By all accounts the ref was awful for our game and gave a lot of bad decissions, so you never know!
normsted
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10:30am Thu 11 Mar 10
It seems that his "pumped up " reputation served leeds well,until the bubble burst, he is pacy but positional play looks pretty average to me, even in the championship I think he will struggle,lambert wouldnt, case closed.
Lets not forget barnard who like lambert is improving with every game
OSPREYSAINT
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11:13am Thu 11 Mar 10
miltonarchers wrote:I woke up this morning feeling quite chipper, looking forward to a great day out at Wembley, a good position in the league, and good prospects for next season, then I read this post and have lost the will to live, if this is is the best we can hope for, it would be better to go and support someone else. What a depressing tale.
Apparently Leeds didn't need any excuses at Tranmere , like, rubbish ref, poor pitch, missed chances blah blah blah. Unlike AP I am gutted that we won’t make the playoffs. The reason, we will now face speculation about some of our best players. I am worried we might not be able to avoid having to sell. Lets face it, if a player wants to leave, what choice do you have, none. This could and probably will delay the so called 5 year plan. This could break up the team and we will be back to square one. Another season in this rubbish league, its div 3 for pities sake, playing on mud at the likes of Yeovil, Hartlepool, and probably Rochadale and Bournemouth, doesn't appeal to me. Even with the ten point disadvantage, you can look at recent games and see that we have thrown away opportunities to make up points on the top six. I would take 6 points in exchange for the Tin Pot Cup. Playing at Wembley has been devalued. It’s no longer the once in a lifetime experience it used to be. ££££s mean more than the occasion now. You can get to the FA Cup semi final and play at Wembley. The magic of playing at the national stadium was all about the tradition and history of the competition, that’s now disappeared for ever in exchange for £££££££. I still cling on to the hope that we can scrape into the top six, two home games coming up, we have to get six points. Lets hope the JPT isn’t a distraction and we can push on up the league, not going up this season could have far reaching implications. COYR
Luda.
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11:16am Thu 11 Mar 10
Certainly from an attitude and team play perspective Rikki is top man, but i imagine Jermaine would be just as much a hero to us by now as Lambert.
Best thing to do then, buy him in the summer and see how he does!!.
OSPREYSAINT
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11:20am Thu 11 Mar 10
Luda.
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11:21am Thu 11 Mar 10
miltonarchers wrote:I would also swap 6 points for JPT.
Apparently Leeds didn't need any excuses at Tranmere , like, rubbish ref, poor pitch, missed chances blah blah blah. Unlike AP I am gutted that we won’t make the playoffs. The reason, we will now face speculation about some of our best players. I am worried we might not be able to avoid having to sell. Lets face it, if a player wants to leave, what choice do you have, none. This could and probably will delay the so called 5 year plan. This could break up the team and we will be back to square one. Another season in this rubbish league, its div 3 for pities sake, playing on mud at the likes of Yeovil, Hartlepool, and probably Rochadale and Bournemouth, doesn't appeal to me. Even with the ten point disadvantage, you can look at recent games and see that we have thrown away opportunities to make up points on the top six. I would take 6 points in exchange for the Tin Pot Cup. Playing at Wembley has been devalued. It’s no longer the once in a lifetime experience it used to be. ££££s mean more than the occasion now. You can get to the FA Cup semi final and play at Wembley. The magic of playing at the national stadium was all about the tradition and history of the competition, that’s now disappeared for ever in exchange for £££££££. I still cling on to the hope that we can scrape into the top six, two home games coming up, we have to get six points. Lets hope the JPT isn’t a distraction and we can push on up the league, not going up this season could have far reaching implications. COYR
Good post mate.
Think the Wembley thing is making us think we are back in the big time.
normsted
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11:36am Thu 11 Mar 10
Luda. wrote:Interesting post, dead right about the tranmere result, bad points to drop without any doubt, and if leeds can do it we should,but I dont think any player will be leaving just yet,your right in assuming if they ask to go they will,but surely they signed with a veiw to going up next season .
miltonarchers wrote:I would also swap 6 points for JPT.
Apparently Leeds didn't need any excuses at Tranmere , like, rubbish ref, poor pitch, missed chances blah blah blah. Unlike AP I am gutted that we won’t make the playoffs. The reason, we will now face speculation about some of our best players. I am worried we might not be able to avoid having to sell. Lets face it, if a player wants to leave, what choice do you have, none. This could and probably will delay the so called 5 year plan. This could break up the team and we will be back to square one. Another season in this rubbish league, its div 3 for pities sake, playing on mud at the likes of Yeovil, Hartlepool, and probably Rochadale and Bournemouth, doesn't appeal to me. Even with the ten point disadvantage, you can look at recent games and see that we have thrown away opportunities to make up points on the top six. I would take 6 points in exchange for the Tin Pot Cup. Playing at Wembley has been devalued. It’s no longer the once in a lifetime experience it used to be. ££££s mean more than the occasion now. You can get to the FA Cup semi final and play at Wembley. The magic of playing at the national stadium was all about the tradition and history of the competition, that’s now disappeared for ever in exchange for £££££££. I still cling on to the hope that we can scrape into the top six, two home games coming up, we have to get six points. Lets hope the JPT isn’t a distraction and we can push on up the league, not going up this season could have far reaching implications. COYR
Good post mate.
Think the Wembley thing is making us think we are back in the big time.
Until the playoffs are mathematically dead there not, worth clinging on to with one eye on next season.
I dont think not making the play offs with have any great implications at the moment,the majority of saints fans saw that as the icing on the cake not the candles.
OSPREYSAINT
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11:37am Thu 11 Mar 10
By that I mean Academy, Reserves, the lot, not just the first team XI.
OK. despite the apparent "triviality" of the JPT., I am going to have a great day out on the 28th March whatever you say about. If we win I am going to be a wee bit happy if that is all right. Then perhaps concentrate on a decent position in Division One, the higher the better, and don't tell me the JPT was responsible for us missing the play-offs, the Ten Point deduction had a little more to do with it..
gosportsaint
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11:38am Thu 11 Mar 10
Rickie, Barney and Becford all to score.
St Retford
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12:29pm Thu 11 Mar 10
miltonarchers wrote:You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me ha-appy when skies are grey.
Apparently Leeds didn't need any excuses at Tranmere , like, rubbish ref, poor pitch, missed chances blah blah blah. Unlike AP I am gutted that we won’t make the playoffs. The reason, we will now face speculation about some of our best players. I am worried we might not be able to avoid having to sell. Lets face it, if a player wants to leave, what choice do you have, none. This could and probably will delay the so called 5 year plan. This could break up the team and we will be back to square one. Another season in this rubbish league, its div 3 for pities sake, playing on mud at the likes of Yeovil, Hartlepool, and probably Rochadale and Bournemouth, doesn't appeal to me. Even with the ten point disadvantage, you can look at recent games and see that we have thrown away opportunities to make up points on the top six. I would take 6 points in exchange for the Tin Pot Cup. Playing at Wembley has been devalued. It’s no longer the once in a lifetime experience it used to be. ££££s mean more than the occasion now. You can get to the FA Cup semi final and play at Wembley. The magic of playing at the national stadium was all about the tradition and history of the competition, that’s now disappeared for ever in exchange for £££££££. I still cling on to the hope that we can scrape into the top six, two home games coming up, we have to get six points. Lets hope the JPT isn’t a distraction and we can push on up the league, not going up this season could have far reaching implications. COYR
The Moog
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12:29pm Thu 11 Mar 10
gosportsaint wrote:Who first thoguh Gossie; I'll stick a tenner on it.
Saints to win 2-1. Rickie, Barney and Becford all to score.
w1lkins822
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12:53pm Thu 11 Mar 10
miltonarchers wrote:So I take it you didn't get a ticket to the final then.
Apparently Leeds didn't need any excuses at Tranmere , like, rubbish ref, poor pitch, missed chances blah blah blah. Unlike AP I am gutted that we won’t make the playoffs. The reason, we will now face speculation about some of our best players. I am worried we might not be able to avoid having to sell. Lets face it, if a player wants to leave, what choice do you have, none. This could and probably will delay the so called 5 year plan. This could break up the team and we will be back to square one. Another season in this rubbish league, its div 3 for pities sake, playing on mud at the likes of Yeovil, Hartlepool, and probably Rochadale and Bournemouth, doesn't appeal to me. Even with the ten point disadvantage, you can look at recent games and see that we have thrown away opportunities to make up points on the top six. I would take 6 points in exchange for the Tin Pot Cup. Playing at Wembley has been devalued. It’s no longer the once in a lifetime experience it used to be. ££££s mean more than the occasion now. You can get to the FA Cup semi final and play at Wembley. The magic of playing at the national stadium was all about the tradition and history of the competition, that’s now disappeared for ever in exchange for £££££££. I still cling on to the hope that we can scrape into the top six, two home games coming up, we have to get six points. Lets hope the JPT isn’t a distraction and we can push on up the league, not going up this season could have far reaching implications. COYR
I said at start of the season a mid-table finish is more realistic than the play-offs it was too many targets set in one season first get rid of the minus 10 points then get out of the bottom 3 then mid table then play-offs. I can't see us selling many players this summer either and usually I'm very negative but I think the players will understand the situation and try and get us promoted next season after England have won the world cup :0) imagine that get some silverware this season at wembley,England win world cup then saints up as champions next year dreams can come true keep the faith COYR!!!!
lowe hater, cornwall
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1:15pm Thu 11 Mar 10
Thorshammer
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1:18pm Thu 11 Mar 10
" We are going up, next year we are in the Championship"?.
If so you are deluded.
The difference between the top and bottom leagues is the consistency of the players. Hence Tranmeres last 2 results.
If you think we are going to make 10 million selling our players in the summer, think again.
I seem to remember Pardew did not mention any thing about play-offs till after Xmas.
Even then he probably knew we would finish 3 or 4 points short which is the likely scenario.
Everyone should keep a near grip on reality.
Remember Surman, everyone thought he was great, Where is he now ?.
IMO we have 4 players who could possibly play at Premier League level,
but lets see them in the Championship first.
Saint Pete II
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1:23pm Thu 11 Mar 10
miltonarchers wrote:HAHAHAHAHAHA! What a thoroughly depressing life you must lead if that is your standpoint on Saints' situation. Back to square 1??? Are you serious!! do you think in the summer we are going to be without an owner and back in administration with just our youth squad for players??
Apparently Leeds didn't need any excuses at Tranmere , like, rubbish ref, poor pitch, missed chances blah blah blah.
Unlike AP I am gutted that we won’t make the playoffs. The reason, we will now face speculation about some of our best players. I am worried we might not be able to avoid having to sell. Lets face it, if a player wants to leave, what choice do you have, none. This could and probably will delay the so called 5 year plan. This could break up the team and we will be back to square one.
Another season in this rubbish league, its div 3 for pities sake, playing on mud at the likes of Yeovil, Hartlepool, and probably Rochadale and Bournemouth, doesn't appeal to me. Even with the ten point disadvantage, you can look at recent games and see that we have thrown away opportunities to make up points on the top six. I would take 6 points in exchange for the Tin Pot Cup. Playing at Wembley has been devalued. It’s no longer the once in a lifetime experience it used to be. ££££s mean more than the occasion now. You can get to the FA Cup semi final and play at Wembley. The magic of playing at the national stadium was all about the tradition and history of the competition, that’s now disappeared for ever in exchange for £££££££.
I still cling on to the hope that we can scrape into the top six, two home games coming up, we have to get six points. Lets hope the JPT isn’t a distraction and we can push on up the league, not going up this season could have far reaching implications. COYR
And how would it delay the 5 year plan?? IT IS PART OF IT! the 5 year plan is consolidate year 1, go up year 2 and have 3 years to get promoted to the Premiership!
Seriously you need to sort it out! Promotion this year would be great and reduce our 5 year plan to a 3 or 4 year plan but if we don't make it we are still on course for the original 5 year deal!
I also wouldn't worry about players leaving in the Summer, sure one or 2 may leave but there are quite a few good football players around, we managed to find some gems last summer and in January, there is no reason why we can't find more in the summer again!
Some people need to chill out!
gosportsaint
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1:29pm Thu 11 Mar 10
The Moog wrote:Me on Friday night hopefully
gosportsaint wrote: Saints to win 2-1. Rickie, Barney and Becford all to score.Who first thoguh Gossie; I'll stick a tenner on it.
miltonarchers
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1:54pm Thu 11 Mar 10
puppy saint wrote:Correct
miltonarchers wrote: Apparently Leeds didn't need any excuses at Tranmere , like, rubbish ref, poor pitch, missed chances blah blah blah. Unlike AP I am gutted that we won’t make the playoffs. The reason, we will now face speculation about some of our best players. I am worried we might not be able to avoid having to sell. Lets face it, if a player wants to leave, what choice do you have, none. This could and probably will delay the so called 5 year plan. This could break up the team and we will be back to square one. Another season in this rubbish league, its div 3 for pities sake, playing on mud at the likes of Yeovil, Hartlepool, and probably Rochadale and Bournemouth, doesn't appeal to me. Even with the ten point disadvantage, you can look at recent games and see that we have thrown away opportunities to make up points on the top six. I would take 6 points in exchange for the Tin Pot Cup. Playing at Wembley has been devalued. It’s no longer the once in a lifetime experience it used to be. ££££s mean more than the occasion now. You can get to the FA Cup semi final and play at Wembley. The magic of playing at the national stadium was all about the tradition and history of the competition, that’s now disappeared for ever in exchange for £££££££. I still cling on to the hope that we can scrape into the top six, two home games coming up, we have to get six points. Lets hope the JPT isn’t a distraction and we can push on up the league, not going up this season could have far reaching implications. COYRyou're like Fraser from "Dads Army"!
AdmiralDB
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2:00pm Thu 11 Mar 10
OSPREYSAINT wrote:At least now its two steps forward (5-1 and 5-0) and one back (2-1 loss) rather than one forward and two back!
miltonarchers wrote:I woke up this morning feeling quite chipper, looking forward to a great day out at Wembley, a good position in the league, and good prospects for next season, then I read this post and have lost the will to live, if this is is the best we can hope for, it would be better to go and support someone else. What a depressing tale.
Apparently Leeds didn't need any excuses at Tranmere , like, rubbish ref, poor pitch, missed chances blah blah blah. Unlike AP I am gutted that we won’t make the playoffs. The reason, we will now face speculation about some of our best players. I am worried we might not be able to avoid having to sell. Lets face it, if a player wants to leave, what choice do you have, none. This could and probably will delay the so called 5 year plan. This could break up the team and we will be back to square one. Another season in this rubbish league, its div 3 for pities sake, playing on mud at the likes of Yeovil, Hartlepool, and probably Rochadale and Bournemouth, doesn't appeal to me. Even with the ten point disadvantage, you can look at recent games and see that we have thrown away opportunities to make up points on the top six. I would take 6 points in exchange for the Tin Pot Cup. Playing at Wembley has been devalued. It’s no longer the once in a lifetime experience it used to be. ££££s mean more than the occasion now. You can get to the FA Cup semi final and play at Wembley. The magic of playing at the national stadium was all about the tradition and history of the competition, that’s now disappeared for ever in exchange for £££££££. I still cling on to the hope that we can scrape into the top six, two home games coming up, we have to get six points. Lets hope the JPT isn’t a distraction and we can push on up the league, not going up this season could have far reaching implications. COYR
We are all getting jittery because, lets face it, we haven't had it this good for years!
Lets just keep our nerve and take one game at a time. Wembley may be a distraction to some, it may be a dream come true to others. I have lived here for 10 years and have waited for this day to come!
It is still mathematically possible so until it isn't keep the faith!
rossofficial
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2:04pm Thu 11 Mar 10
heres the number for ticket!
08443711921
ross
puppy saint
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2:43pm Thu 11 Mar 10
miltonarchers wrote:I'm like Godfrey!
puppy saint wrote:Correct
miltonarchers wrote: Apparently Leeds didn't need any excuses at Tranmere , like, rubbish ref, poor pitch, missed chances blah blah blah. Unlike AP I am gutted that we won’t make the playoffs. The reason, we will now face speculation about some of our best players. I am worried we might not be able to avoid having to sell. Lets face it, if a player wants to leave, what choice do you have, none. This could and probably will delay the so called 5 year plan. This could break up the team and we will be back to square one. Another season in this rubbish league, its div 3 for pities sake, playing on mud at the likes of Yeovil, Hartlepool, and probably Rochadale and Bournemouth, doesn't appeal to me. Even with the ten point disadvantage, you can look at recent games and see that we have thrown away opportunities to make up points on the top six. I would take 6 points in exchange for the Tin Pot Cup. Playing at Wembley has been devalued. It’s no longer the once in a lifetime experience it used to be. ££££s mean more than the occasion now. You can get to the FA Cup semi final and play at Wembley. The magic of playing at the national stadium was all about the tradition and history of the competition, that’s now disappeared for ever in exchange for £££££££. I still cling on to the hope that we can scrape into the top six, two home games coming up, we have to get six points. Lets hope the JPT isn’t a distraction and we can push on up the league, not going up this season could have far reaching implications. COYRyou're like Fraser from "Dads Army"!
Lord Rick of Leeds
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2:47pm Thu 11 Mar 10
...and you're still only coming to watch the Leeds....
WestOxfordshire Saint
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2:59pm Thu 11 Mar 10
OSPREYSAINT
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3:23pm Thu 11 Mar 10
Swissowned
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3:45pm Thu 11 Mar 10
miltonarchers wrote:I assume you haven't got a ticket for the Paint game?
Apparently Leeds didn't need any excuses at Tranmere , like, rubbish ref, poor pitch, missed chances blah blah blah. Unlike AP I am gutted that we won’t make the playoffs. The reason, we will now face speculation about some of our best players. I am worried we might not be able to avoid having to sell. Lets face it, if a player wants to leave, what choice do you have, none. This could and probably will delay the so called 5 year plan. This could break up the team and we will be back to square one. Another season in this rubbish league, its div 3 for pities sake, playing on mud at the likes of Yeovil, Hartlepool, and probably Rochadale and Bournemouth, doesn't appeal to me. Even with the ten point disadvantage, you can look at recent games and see that we have thrown away opportunities to make up points on the top six. I would take 6 points in exchange for the Tin Pot Cup. Playing at Wembley has been devalued. It’s no longer the once in a lifetime experience it used to be. ££££s mean more than the occasion now. You can get to the FA Cup semi final and play at Wembley. The magic of playing at the national stadium was all about the tradition and history of the competition, that’s now disappeared for ever in exchange for £££££££. I still cling on to the hope that we can scrape into the top six, two home games coming up, we have to get six points. Lets hope the JPT isn’t a distraction and we can push on up the league, not going up this season could have far reaching implications. COYR
If you have, might I suggest you do the honourable thing and sell it to one of the many thousands of fans (at face value) who want an enjoyable day out. There are many "happier" fans who haven't been able to get a ticket due to demand.
While you're at it, may I also suggest you don a green and yellow scarf and hunt your glory supporting Man Utd, it might make you happier. I and many other fans are more than happy with the massive steps forward we've made this season.
Also... if you want to make pointless comparisons, Leeds drew 2-2 at home against hudersfield a few weeks ago! Make of that what you will.
saint t.boy
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3:55pm Thu 11 Mar 10
lambert all round game is far better and does anybody else know a better free-kick taker!!!???
also we wouldnt have a very good song for becks either.
slugger
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5:00pm Thu 11 Mar 10
Lord Rick of Leeds wrote:you missed the "P" from the front of your your name matey !
Lest you lovely Saints fans should forget one of the greatest days in football history, 4th March 1972, LUFC 7 , Saints 0..... ...and you're still only coming to watch the Leeds....
south west saint
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5:16pm Thu 11 Mar 10
happyrower
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5:17pm Thu 11 Mar 10
slugger wrote:hi slugger
Lord Rick of Leeds wrote:you missed the "P" from the front of your your name matey !
Lest you lovely Saints fans should forget one of the greatest days in football history, 4th March 1972, LUFC 7 , Saints 0..... ...and you're still only coming to watch the Leeds....
Luda.
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5:24pm Thu 11 Mar 10
slugger wrote:Quality.
Lord Rick of Leeds wrote: Lest you lovely Saints fans should forget one of the greatest days in football history, 4th March 1972, LUFC 7 , Saints 0..... ...and you're still only coming to watch the Leeds....you missed the "P" from the front of your your name matey !
Harleysaint
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6:36pm Thu 11 Mar 10
If we dont make the Playoffs this season I doubt that we will wallow in this division for as long as Dirty!
2 Seasons div 1
1 season div champ
Back where we belong!!!
3 year plan INNIT THOUHG!!!!
south west saint
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6:46pm Thu 11 Mar 10
Harleysaint wrote:Dont you mean g before the h....lol !!
Leeds..Dirty but not a bad side. If we dont make the Playoffs this season I doubt that we will wallow in this division for as long as Dirty! 2 Seasons div 1 1 season div champ Back where we belong!!! 3 year plan INNIT THOUHG!!!!
Harleysaint
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6:48pm Thu 11 Mar 10
Luda. wrote:You are so right........Only coming to watch leeds torn a new one!!
slugger wrote:Quality.Lord Rick of Leeds wrote: Lest you lovely Saints fans should forget one of the greatest days in football history, 4th March 1972, LUFC 7 , Saints 0..... ...and you're still only coming to watch the Leeds....you missed the "P" from the front of your your name matey !
COYRAWAPMACHINE!!!!
Harleysaint
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6:52pm Thu 11 Mar 10
south west saint wrote:No Bodmin!...its a new word!..pronounced THUG!
Harleysaint wrote: Leeds..Dirty but not a bad side. If we dont make the Playoffs this season I doubt that we will wallow in this division for as long as Dirty! 2 Seasons div 1 1 season div champ Back where we belong!!! 3 year plan INNIT THOUHG!!!!Dont you mean g before the h....lol !!
Metaphorically speaking! ;-)
slugger
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6:57pm Thu 11 Mar 10
south west saint wrote:don't i know it ...god bless the chinese !!
slugger, scrap copper is a good price at the moment, so if you have some get it up the scrap yard!!
slugger
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6:59pm Thu 11 Mar 10
happyrower wrote:watcha happyrower
slugger wrote:hi sluggerLord Rick of Leeds wrote: Lest you lovely Saints fans should forget one of the greatest days in football history, 4th March 1972, LUFC 7 , Saints 0..... ...and you're still only coming to watch the Leeds....you missed the "P" from the front of your your name matey !
south west saint
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7:02pm Thu 11 Mar 10
slugger wrote:i just weighed a ton in yesterday, £4200 a ton....happy days!! as you can gather im a scrapman!
south west saint wrote: slugger, scrap copper is a good price at the moment, so if you have some get it up the scrap yard!!don't i know it ...god bless the chinese !!
Harleysaint
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7:05pm Thu 11 Mar 10
slugger wrote:Sweet and Sour!!
south west saint wrote: slugger, scrap copper is a good price at the moment, so if you have some get it up the scrap yard!!don't i know it ...god bless the chinese !!
Just like supporting the SAINTS!!
Free Prawn Crackers!
Pie Tsar...Take Note!!
slugger
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7:07pm Thu 11 Mar 10
south west saint wrote:plumbers and scrap metal merchants are meeting on a regular basis at the mo !
slugger wrote:i just weighed a ton in yesterday, £4200 a ton....happy days!! as you can gather im a scrapman!south west saint wrote: slugger, scrap copper is a good price at the moment, so if you have some get it up the scrap yard!!don't i know it ...god bless the chinese !!
slugger
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7:09pm Thu 11 Mar 10
Harleysaint wrote:alright harley....are you driving down tomorrow ?
slugger wrote:Sweet and Sour!! Just like supporting the SAINTS!! Free Prawn Crackers! Pie Tsar...Take Note!!south west saint wrote: slugger, scrap copper is a good price at the moment, so if you have some get it up the scrap yard!!don't i know it ...god bless the chinese !!
Harleysaint
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7:10pm Thu 11 Mar 10
slugger wrote:Got a load of asbestos!!
south west saint wrote:plumbers and scrap metal merchants are meeting on a regular basis at the mo !slugger wrote:i just weighed a ton in yesterday, £4200 a ton....happy days!! as you can gather im a scrapman!south west saint wrote: slugger, scrap copper is a good price at the moment, so if you have some get it up the scrap yard!!don't i know it ...god bless the chinese !!
Anybody want it???
slugger
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7:12pm Thu 11 Mar 10
Harleysaint wrote:nah....burn it !
slugger wrote:Got a load of asbestos!! Anybody want it???south west saint wrote:plumbers and scrap metal merchants are meeting on a regular basis at the mo !slugger wrote:i just weighed a ton in yesterday, £4200 a ton....happy days!! as you can gather im a scrapman!south west saint wrote: slugger, scrap copper is a good price at the moment, so if you have some get it up the scrap yard!!don't i know it ...god bless the chinese !!
south west saint
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7:12pm Thu 11 Mar 10
Harleysaint wrote:lol.....if there was money in it i`d buy it!!!!
slugger wrote:Got a load of asbestos!! Anybody want it???south west saint wrote:plumbers and scrap metal merchants are meeting on a regular basis at the mo !slugger wrote:i just weighed a ton in yesterday, £4200 a ton....happy days!! as you can gather im a scrapman!south west saint wrote: slugger, scrap copper is a good price at the moment, so if you have some get it up the scrap yard!!don't i know it ...god bless the chinese !!
slugger
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7:14pm Thu 11 Mar 10
south west saint wrote:hey sws...do you pay saints rates ?...wink wink
slugger wrote:i just weighed a ton in yesterday, £4200 a ton....happy days!! as you can gather im a scrapman!south west saint wrote: slugger, scrap copper is a good price at the moment, so if you have some get it up the scrap yard!!don't i know it ...god bless the chinese !!
south west saint
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7:17pm Thu 11 Mar 10
Harleysaint
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7:21pm Thu 11 Mar 10
slugger wrote:Alright Mush!..Yes and I'm bringing a chainsaw to cut Mum some wood.
Harleysaint wrote:alright harley....are you driving down tomorrow ?slugger wrote:Sweet and Sour!! Just like supporting the SAINTS!! Free Prawn Crackers! Pie Tsar...Take Note!!south west saint wrote: slugger, scrap copper is a good price at the moment, so if you have some get it up the scrap yard!!don't i know it ...god bless the chinese !!
Thought it might be spring when I got back from Thailand. This wether is a joke! Was planning on stealing some Daffs for Mothers Day but there ar'nt any.
Looks like shop rubbish then.
See you at the Pub at 1.30Sat.
What sort of flowers does your missus like?
Mine says big bunch for a thankyou!
I'm thinking split the bunch in half and you got your Mothers Day sorted?
Up to you! ;-)
slugger
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7:26pm Thu 11 Mar 10
south west saint wrote:i weigh mine in weekly now (the boss is getting nosey)and deal in kilos.....i get about £3.50 per kilo for clean !
lol....what do you get a ton??
south west saint
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7:31pm Thu 11 Mar 10
slugger wrote:£3500 a ton! tell em they`re bloody robbing you! you save it up and i`ll come to southampton and buy it off of you! sw- sell-just!....honest
south west saint wrote: lol....what do you get a ton??i weigh mine in weekly now (the boss is getting nosey)and deal in kilos.....i get about £3.50 per kilo for clean !
.
slugger
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7:31pm Thu 11 Mar 10
Harleysaint wrote:fine by me....she just likes any flowers.....arn't women odd,buy something useful like an iron or a saucepan set and they get the hump !...but something that lasts less than a week and serves no usefull purpose,they smile from ear to ear......strange creatures !!!
slugger wrote:Alright Mush!..Yes and I'm bringing a chainsaw to cut Mum some wood. Thought it might be spring when I got back from Thailand. This wether is a joke! Was planning on stealing some Daffs for Mothers Day but there ar'nt any. Looks like shop rubbish then. See you at the Pub at 1.30Sat. What sort of flowers does your missus like? Mine says big bunch for a thankyou! I'm thinking split the bunch in half and you got your Mothers Day sorted? Up to you! ;-)Harleysaint wrote:alright harley....are you driving down tomorrow ?slugger wrote:Sweet and Sour!! Just like supporting the SAINTS!! Free Prawn Crackers! Pie Tsar...Take Note!!south west saint wrote: slugger, scrap copper is a good price at the moment, so if you have some get it up the scrap yard!!don't i know it ...god bless the chinese !!
Harleysaint
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7:33pm Thu 11 Mar 10
slugger wrote:Cant live with them and cant shoot them!
Harleysaint wrote:fine by me....she just likes any flowers.....arn't women odd,buy something useful like an iron or a saucepan set and they get the hump !...but something that lasts less than a week and serves no usefull purpose,they smile from ear to ear......strange creatures !!!slugger wrote:Alright Mush!..Yes and I'm bringing a chainsaw to cut Mum some wood. Thought it might be spring when I got back from Thailand. This wether is a joke! Was planning on stealing some Daffs for Mothers Day but there ar'nt any. Looks like shop rubbish then. See you at the Pub at 1.30Sat. What sort of flowers does your missus like? Mine says big bunch for a thankyou! I'm thinking split the bunch in half and you got your Mothers Day sorted? Up to you! ;-)Harleysaint wrote:alright harley....are you driving down tomorrow ?slugger wrote:Sweet and Sour!! Just like supporting the SAINTS!! Free Prawn Crackers! Pie Tsar...Take Note!!south west saint wrote: slugger, scrap copper is a good price at the moment, so if you have some get it up the scrap yard!!don't i know it ...god bless the chinese !!
Whats a man to do???
slugger
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7:39pm Thu 11 Mar 10
south west saint wrote:metric tonne yes...but to be fair,i can take a works van there and give a different name every week....theres a place up the road that pays more but you end up on some computer data-base......can't have that !
slugger wrote:£3500 a ton! tell em they`re bloody robbing you! you save it up and i`ll come to southampton and buy it off of you! sw- sell-just!....honest .south west saint wrote: lol....what do you get a ton??i weigh mine in weekly now (the boss is getting nosey)and deal in kilos.....i get about £3.50 per kilo for clean !
south west saint
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7:43pm Thu 11 Mar 10
dy tranmere, my bet is now in the bin !!
Harleysaint
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7:45pm Thu 11 Mar 10
slugger wrote:You are so lucky Slugger that I lost that job with HMCE!
south west saint wrote:metric tonne yes...but to be fair,i can take a works van there and give a different name every week....theres a place up the road that pays more but you end up on some computer data-base......can't have that !slugger wrote:£3500 a ton! tell em they`re bloody robbing you! you save it up and i`ll come to southampton and buy it off of you! sw- sell-just!....honest .south west saint wrote: lol....what do you get a ton??i weigh mine in weekly now (the boss is getting nosey)and deal in kilos.....i get about £3.50 per kilo for clean !
Remember Son ..."Whales have EARS!!!!
slugger
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7:51pm Thu 11 Mar 10
before the hudds game i predicted a tight 3-2 victory,got the amount of goals right,just not to the right teams. on this basis,i'm going to predict the same again.... oh,and must remember to wear the hat (wasn't wearing it for the last game).
COYR !!!
Spirit of 58
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7:57pm Thu 11 Mar 10
south west saint
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8:00pm Thu 11 Mar 10
Spirit of 58 wrote:????????
Then it is time we reversed the score and as for coming to watch Leeds you really are 30 years behind the times. Exposed yourself to any girls on Bouremouth beach recently creep?
Baddesley Bill
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8:10pm Thu 11 Mar 10
slugger wrote:I trust you mean the hat you bought your son...not the pink one you bought for your daughter! :O)
anyway...back to footy ! before the hudds game i predicted a tight 3-2 victory,got the amount of goals right,just not to the right teams. on this basis,i'm going to predict the same again.... oh,and must remember to wear the hat (wasn't wearing it for the last game). COYR !!!
Spirit of 58
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8:11pm Thu 11 Mar 10
I was in Christchurch in the 80s when the pride of Leeds descended on Bournemouth and kicked in anything that wasnt nailed down and assualted girls sunbathing on the beaches. They are a class act.
Baddesley Bill
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8:21pm Thu 11 Mar 10
Spirit of 58 wrote:They were a sorry good for nothing bunch of junkyard dogs in the 80's. I can remember them turning up at the Dell in Yorkshire Ripper style balaclavas. I trust they have improved since!
My response to Lord (P)rick's earlier comment - never took the quote mark I guess. I was in Christchurch in the 80s when the pride of Leeds descended on Bournemouth and kicked in anything that wasnt nailed down and assualted girls sunbathing on the beaches. They are a class act.
EAGLESAINT
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9:01pm Thu 11 Mar 10
was playing a round of golf today, one of the guys was about to chip onto a green when a funeral cortege passed by, he stopped mid-swing made the sign of the cross and bowed his head, some one said to him that was the most amazing thing they had ever seen, the guy played his shot to within 3 foot of the pin looked up and said after 35 years of marriage it was the least he could do,
2-1 to the mrawa
the third hardest man in sholing
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9:13pm Thu 11 Mar 10
TheReaper08 wrote:I was at Elland Rd for that game and to be honest Leeds just about deserved to win,although we could have nicked it right at the death.It was a game of few chances and strong defending and if my memory serves me right Leeds most impressive player was Snodgrass on the left..he looks a quality player.Also they have a strong spine with big strong guys playing at CB and CM,so i reckon we`re in for a toughie.If Morgan and Deano can control the midfield,it will open up the game for our attacking players to do the business,it`s the same every game,it`s all about us dominating the centre mid and rest takes care of itself. As for who`s the best ..well i reckon both could do a good job in the championship but the premierleague is stratosphere`s above everthing else which shows why players like Ebanks Blake and Jason Scotland who scored for fun in the championship cant score for love nor money in the premier league.
Quality, I keep hearing about how poor Beckford was at Elland Road, how many did Lambert get that day ? Or more to the point how many did the entire Saints 1st team get that day ? They are both quality strikers and both at the head of the scoring charts by rights. These days football is all about pace which is why the higher league teams are interested in Beckford.
gosportsaint
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12:14am Fri 12 Mar 10
Harleysaint wrote:Leave her and move in with someone elses.
slugger wrote:Cant live with them and cant shoot them! Whats a man to do???Harleysaint wrote:fine by me....she just likes any flowers.....arn't women odd,buy something useful like an iron or a saucepan set and they get the hump !...but something that lasts less than a week and serves no usefull purpose,they smile from ear to ear......strange creatures !!!slugger wrote:Alright Mush!..Yes and I'm bringing a chainsaw to cut Mum some wood. Thought it might be spring when I got back from Thailand. This wether is a joke! Was planning on stealing some Daffs for Mothers Day but there ar'nt any. Looks like shop rubbish then. See you at the Pub at 1.30Sat. What sort of flowers does your missus like? Mine says big bunch for a thankyou! I'm thinking split the bunch in half and you got your Mothers Day sorted? Up to you! ;-)Harleysaint wrote:alright harley....are you driving down tomorrow ?slugger wrote:Sweet and Sour!! Just like supporting the SAINTS!! Free Prawn Crackers! Pie Tsar...Take Note!!south west saint wrote: slugger, scrap copper is a good price at the moment, so if you have some get it up the scrap yard!!don't i know it ...god bless the chinese !!
Tirau Dan
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5:10am Fri 12 Mar 10
gosportsaint wrote:Flowers once a week, cuppas and slippers, fav mag, cook dins with a candle, quallie listening time, run her a bath with oil and candles while you clean up after the dinner...
Harleysaint wrote:Leave her and move in with someone elses.
slugger wrote:Cant live with them and cant shoot them! Whats a man to do???Harleysaint wrote:fine by me....she just likes any flowers.....arn't women odd,buy something useful like an iron or a saucepan set and they get the hump !...but something that lasts less than a week and serves no usefull purpose,they smile from ear to ear......strange creatures !!!slugger wrote:Alright Mush!..Yes and I'm bringing a chainsaw to cut Mum some wood. Thought it might be spring when I got back from Thailand. This wether is a joke! Was planning on stealing some Daffs for Mothers Day but there ar'nt any. Looks like shop rubbish then. See you at the Pub at 1.30Sat. What sort of flowers does your missus like? Mine says big bunch for a thankyou! I'm thinking split the bunch in half and you got your Mothers Day sorted? Up to you! ;-)Harleysaint wrote:alright harley....are you driving down tomorrow ?slugger wrote:Sweet and Sour!! Just like supporting the SAINTS!! Free Prawn Crackers! Pie Tsar...Take Note!!south west saint wrote: slugger, scrap copper is a good price at the moment, so if you have some get it up the scrap yard!!don't i know it ...god bless the chinese !!
Come on guys new age n all that.
whats that thud thud noise?
girls fainting at the thought.
LovelySaint
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9:50am Fri 12 Mar 10
Tirau Dan wrote:Pass the smelling salts.......!
gosportsaint wrote:Flowers once a week, cuppas and slippers, fav mag, cook dins with a candle, quallie listening time, run her a bath with oil and candles while you clean up after the dinner... Come on guys new age n all that. whats that thud thud noise? girls fainting at the thought.Harleysaint wrote:Leave her and move in with someone elses.slugger wrote:Cant live with them and cant shoot them! Whats a man to do???Harleysaint wrote:fine by me....she just likes any flowers.....arn't women odd,buy something useful like an iron or a saucepan set and they get the hump !...but something that lasts less than a week and serves no usefull purpose,they smile from ear to ear......strange creatures !!!slugger wrote:Alright Mush!..Yes and I'm bringing a chainsaw to cut Mum some wood. Thought it might be spring when I got back from Thailand. This wether is a joke! Was planning on stealing some Daffs for Mothers Day but there ar'nt any. Looks like shop rubbish then. See you at the Pub at 1.30Sat. What sort of flowers does your missus like? Mine says big bunch for a thankyou! I'm thinking split the bunch in half and you got your Mothers Day sorted? Up to you! ;-)Harleysaint wrote:alright harley....are you driving down tomorrow ?slugger wrote:Sweet and Sour!! Just like supporting the SAINTS!! Free Prawn Crackers! Pie Tsar...Take Note!!south west saint wrote: slugger, scrap copper is a good price at the moment, so if you have some get it up the scrap yard!!don't i know it ...god bless the chinese !!
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7:43am Thu 11 Mar 10
ps 1st??????????