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Southampton FC have missed David Connolly says Alan Pardew
8:38am Friday 12th March 2010 in
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- By Adam Leitch » Chief Sports Writer
Alan Pardew has welcomed back the returning David Connolly insisting: We’ve really missed you.
The striker is set to make a welcome return to the Saints squad for tomorrow’s highly anticipated clash with Leeds in front of a 30,000 plus crowd at St Mary’s.
The Saints striker has not played in 2010 due to a groin injury but is set to return to the bench for the visit of Simon Grayson’s second placed team.
Since Lee Barnard has found form, Saints have had two prolific strikers.
But before that there is no doubt Connolly’s absence hampered the team’s progress, something which his boss, Alan Pardew, recognises.
Pardew said: “It’s simple – he’s got class.
“If you’re a Southampton fan the one thing I always associated with this club was class players.
“We’ve got class players in the team but it’s nice to have another one.
“He can produce a goal out of nothing, he can get a simple goal, he can get an ugly goal.
“We’ve missed him."
Full story in today's Daily Echo
Comments(80)
ExpatRomseySaint
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8:51am Fri 12 Mar 10
The Red & White Mole
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8:54am Fri 12 Mar 10
back in the side this does strengthen
our chances for the play offs.
COYS!!
Luda.
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9:01am Fri 12 Mar 10
JEDI HOSE
JON DAN
PUNCH HAMMO LALLALALA
CONNER RIKKI LAMBO
Luda.
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9:03am Fri 12 Mar 10
Luda. wrote:4-3-3 BTW.
DAVIS JEDI HOSE JON DAN PUNCH HAMMO LALLALALA CONNER RIKKI LAMBO
ExpatRomseySaint
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9:11am Fri 12 Mar 10
Luda. wrote:You've only mentioned ten players...
Luda. wrote: DAVIS JEDI HOSE JON DAN PUNCH HAMMO LALLALALA CONNER RIKKI LAMBO4-3-3 BTW.
le god
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9:18am Fri 12 Mar 10
ExpatRomseySaint wrote:They said that about RL and LB, but Alan Pardew changed the style of play and they are both scoring
Could give Lambert a couple of games off. But DC and LB are quite similar - not sure how Pards would accommodate that...
Luda.
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9:30am Fri 12 Mar 10
ExpatRomseySaint wrote:Yea for some reason i call Barnard , either rikki or lambo.
Luda. wrote:You've only mentioned ten players...Luda. wrote: DAVIS JEDI HOSE JON DAN PUNCH HAMMO LALLALALA CONNER RIKKI LAMBO4-3-3 BTW.
Tirau Dan
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9:52am Fri 12 Mar 10
Davis
Otsemobor Fonte Jaidi Harding
Lallana Schneiderlin Hammond Puncheon
Barnard Lambert
but look at the bench
Connolly Waigo Antonio Thomas Seaborne Bialkowski
COYR
4-2 Saints
Prit
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10:15am Fri 12 Mar 10
Condor Man
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12:40pm Fri 12 Mar 10
HursleySaint
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12:48pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Condor Man wrote:Good job you're not the manager! Settled team all the way....!
With the JPT coming up we need to freshen things up.
wayborn
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12:49pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Tirau Dan wrote:All good except I would have James on the bench instead of Thomas if fit as expected :)
Usual 442 Davis Otsemobor Fonte Jaidi Harding Lallana Schneiderlin Hammond Puncheon Barnard Lambert but look at the bench Connolly Waigo Antonio Thomas Seaborne Bialkowski COYR 4-2 Saints
wayborn
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12:51pm Fri 12 Mar 10
HursleySaint wrote:Agree 100% mate, settled team FTW! :)
Condor Man wrote: With the JPT coming up we need to freshen things up.Good job you're not the manager! Settled team all the way....!
Saint Louis
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1:01pm Fri 12 Mar 10
wayborn wrote:Thirded! At home and against a strong footballing opposition, we need the 4-4-2 that killed Walsall and Huddersfield. And with Connolly back on the bench, I am very excited!
HursleySaint wrote:Agree 100% mate, settled team FTW! :)
Condor Man wrote: With the JPT coming up we need to freshen things up.Good job you're not the manager! Settled team all the way....!
Luda.
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1:09pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Saint Louis wrote:Bialkoski
wayborn wrote:Thirded! At home and against a strong footballing opposition, we need the 4-4-2 that killed Walsall and Huddersfield. And with Connolly back on the bench, I am very excited!HursleySaint wrote:Agree 100% mate, settled team FTW! :)Condor Man wrote: With the JPT coming up we need to freshen things up.Good job you're not the manager! Settled team all the way....!
james thomas seabourne mills
antonio gillet wooton holmes
Conolley waigo.
not a bad team for freshening things up.
then again we would get d1cked.
Saint Louis
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1:11pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Luda. wrote:Are you serious?!
Saint Louis wrote:Bialkoski
wayborn wrote:Thirded! At home and against a strong footballing opposition, we need the 4-4-2 that killed Walsall and Huddersfield. And with Connolly back on the bench, I am very excited!HursleySaint wrote:Agree 100% mate, settled team FTW! :)Condor Man wrote: With the JPT coming up we need to freshen things up.Good job you're not the manager! Settled team all the way....!
james thomas seabourne mills
antonio gillet wooton holmes
Conolley waigo.
not a bad team for freshening things up.
then again we would get d1cked.
Luda.
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1:16pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Saint Louis wrote:About what? getting d1cked with that team?
Luda. wrote:Are you serious?!Saint Louis wrote:Bialkoski james thomas seabourne mills antonio gillet wooton holmes Conolley waigo. not a bad team for freshening things up. then again we would get d1cked.wayborn wrote:Thirded! At home and against a strong footballing opposition, we need the 4-4-2 that killed Walsall and Huddersfield. And with Connolly back on the bench, I am very excited!HursleySaint wrote:Agree 100% mate, settled team FTW! :)Condor Man wrote: With the JPT coming up we need to freshen things up.Good job you're not the manager! Settled team all the way....!
Yes i am.
Saint Louis
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1:36pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Luda. wrote:About that lineup being "not a bad team"?
Saint Louis wrote:About what? getting d1cked with that team?
Luda. wrote:Are you serious?!Saint Louis wrote:Bialkoski james thomas seabourne mills antonio gillet wooton holmes Conolley waigo. not a bad team for freshening things up. then again we would get d1cked.wayborn wrote:Thirded! At home and against a strong footballing opposition, we need the 4-4-2 that killed Walsall and Huddersfield. And with Connolly back on the bench, I am very excited!HursleySaint wrote:Agree 100% mate, settled team FTW! :)Condor Man wrote: With the JPT coming up we need to freshen things up.Good job you're not the manager! Settled team all the way....!
Yes i am.
puppy saint
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2:24pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Brite Spark
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2:24pm Fri 12 Mar 10
gosportsaint
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2:27pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Freecycle] WANTED: fishing tackle please! ( fratton portsmouth)
hi would really appreciate any fishing tackle,weights,reels
,rods,stands
etc as just had all mine stolen.big thanks
worried of e sussex
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2:43pm Fri 12 Mar 10
slugger
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3:08pm Fri 12 Mar 10
worried of e sussex wrote:and what are they gonna eat ?....all the catering facilities have been re-possesed !
leeds are training at pompey today, dont supose that will prepare them for our bowling green surface?
slugger
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3:12pm Fri 12 Mar 10
SouthamptonLegend
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3:15pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Full house! Cannot wait!!
COYS!!!!
wayborn
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3:35pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Brite Spark
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3:41pm Fri 12 Mar 10
worried of e sussex wrote:That's odd seeing as Pompey themselves train at Eastleigh??
leeds are training at pompey today, dont supose that will prepare them for our bowling green surface?
Brite Spark
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3:44pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Does this mean that his replacement will adopt a different policy (ex Leicester chairman) thus when Portsmouth are in the championship next season, they will be treated preferentially ... ... ... again.
slugger
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4:00pm Fri 12 Mar 10
wayborn wrote:hi mate....meet in the millers at about 1.30 (your wife permitting)and get the bus over ?
Just been given a free ticket for tomorrow, just have to break the news to the wife! And then get back from Thames Valley in time for kick-off ! Looking forward to seeing us whoop the Northern monkeys :)
wayborn
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4:02pm Fri 12 Mar 10
slugger wrote:If i'm back in time would I love to, I'll call you if I can do it otherwise meeting Doddy in Coalporters rowing club for 2.30 if you fancy it mate.
wayborn wrote: Just been given a free ticket for tomorrow, just have to break the news to the wife! And then get back from Thames Valley in time for kick-off ! Looking forward to seeing us whoop the Northern monkeys :)hi mate....meet in the millers at about 1.30 (your wife permitting)and get the bus over ?
wayborn
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4:04pm Fri 12 Mar 10
saint t.boy
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4:09pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Luda. wrote:thats the second team and i still looks very decent
Saint Louis wrote:Bialkoski james thomas seabourne mills antonio gillet wooton holmes Conolley waigo. not a bad team for freshening things up. then again we would get d1cked.wayborn wrote:Thirded! At home and against a strong footballing opposition, we need the 4-4-2 that killed Walsall and Huddersfield. And with Connolly back on the bench, I am very excited!HursleySaint wrote:Agree 100% mate, settled team FTW! :)Condor Man wrote: With the JPT coming up we need to freshen things up.Good job you're not the manager! Settled team all the way....!
puppy saint
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5:03pm Fri 12 Mar 10
gosportsaint
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5:41pm Fri 12 Mar 10
puppy saint wrote:Hey Puppy, whereabouts in South Itchen are you
Are L33ds worried about tomorrow? I think they should be! If we beat them, they will be within touching distance of Charlton and Colchester! much as it would hurt to see either of these sides promoted (they are not very good!), at least L33ds would have to take there chances in the play offs! And guess who might, just might, be waiting for them there! The South Itchen Bovril Dogs of War are up for this one! COYR!
puppy saint
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5:48pm Fri 12 Mar 10
gosportsaint
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6:00pm Fri 12 Mar 10
puppy saint wrote:Block 15, Y387.
block 12, row X, seat 316! all visitors most welcome! Hangover allowing will be in the Station (Bitterne) for a couple of pre win beers!
Meeting Slugger and Harley in the Millers Pond.
slugger
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6:05pm Fri 12 Mar 10
gosportsaint wrote:alright gossie ?....mack chinnon will be there also !
puppy saint wrote: block 12, row X, seat 316! all visitors most welcome! Hangover allowing will be in the Station (Bitterne) for a couple of pre win beers!Block 15, Y387. Meeting Slugger and Harley in the Millers Pond.
gosportsaint
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6:14pm Fri 12 Mar 10
slugger wrote:Mines a Zulu
gosportsaint wrote:alright gossie ?....mack chinnon will be there also !puppy saint wrote: block 12, row X, seat 316! all visitors most welcome! Hangover allowing will be in the Station (Bitterne) for a couple of pre win beers!Block 15, Y387. Meeting Slugger and Harley in the Millers Pond.
Brite Spark
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6:23pm Fri 12 Mar 10
He's going to jail anyway.
west wales saint
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6:25pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Brite Spark
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6:30pm Fri 12 Mar 10
west wales saint wrote:I think that they still do play crib, whatever that is, in The Warren.
On the road at seven tomorrow,looking forward to the first pint around 11.30. Hotel booked, can anyone recommend the best places for a couple of fortysomethings to have a good time as its been a few years since i've had a night out back home.Thanks
Not my cup of tea I must say.
west wales saint
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6:40pm Fri 12 Mar 10
normsted
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6:53pm Fri 12 Mar 10
just heard "story teller" or coward as he,s more commonly known has resigned-shame the man that has draged pompey to the edge has gone, still one good push from us all should do it-here goes PUSH-----
what this aboiut cortese saying we could fill a bigger venue ? Hope his ambitions are realistic-mine are-35k + -champions league in 7 years. You heard it here.
My View from the Hill
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6:55pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Brite Spark
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7:04pm Fri 12 Mar 10
west wales saint wrote:Me too!
Ha-Ha only just in my forties,anyone with a serious suggestion
But I'm too thick to be able to offer a sensible solution to your conundrum!
puppy saint
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7:12pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Brite Spark wrote:his future cell mate is looking forward to meeting him!
JackaStorrie has resigned, he wont be sadly missed by anyone.
He's going to jail anyway.
Tirau Dan
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7:24pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Prit wrote:James may make the bench but
How good does that line up look Dan ? Saturday got the hall-mark of a classic !! COYR !
The options in the squad now are amazing for us.
Pards said a week ago he's happy with the line up. When asked about rests and whether Rickie and Radhi etc are up for it physically he was pretty emphatic Yes they are! no doubt at all they want to play.
They gelled well in the last couple of months. The only box not ticked is the physical side on dirt tracks. Leeds have slipped on the really bad tracks but have proven more consistent and ruthless.
Have we improved since 19th Dec.. you bet we have... look out Leeds The Saints are going to prove it
4-2 Saints and that's allowing for a dodgy pen for them. Beckford to get closed down and subbed off after 65mins (in a hissy) he is not team player like our any of our front four.
COYR
PS: What is the first thing Davie will do when he's subbed on? haha yep you know it. Good innit.
EAGLESAINT
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7:31pm Fri 12 Mar 10
they stated that NC has muted about moving to a BIGGER GROUND in the future, is that part of the 5 year plan as well lol?????
Harleysaint
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7:32pm Fri 12 Mar 10
slugger wrote:Just got in and that is the only "Sensible contribution made today!
david connolly imo has been greatly missed,he is the one proven prem player on our books and is a different class to the rest,if he stays fit and signs for next season his class will make him unstopable !
Connolly is a class act. The rest have shown good form.
We have a blend at the moment that has huge potential.
I trust AP to get it right!
COYRAWAPMACHINE!!!!
Harleysaint
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7:49pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Harleysaint wrote:1.30 Hope they got some decent beer?!
slugger wrote: david connolly imo has been greatly missed,he is the one proven prem player on our books and is a different class to the rest,if he stays fit and signs for next season his class will make him unstopable !Just got in and that is the only "Sensible contribution made today! Connolly is a class act. The rest have shown good form. We have a blend at the moment that has huge potential. I trust AP to get it right! COYRAWAPMACHINE!!!!
Harleysaint
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7:49pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Harleysaint wrote:1.30 Hope they got some decent beer?!
slugger wrote: david connolly imo has been greatly missed,he is the one proven prem player on our books and is a different class to the rest,if he stays fit and signs for next season his class will make him unstopable !Just got in and that is the only "Sensible contribution made today! Connolly is a class act. The rest have shown good form. We have a blend at the moment that has huge potential. I trust AP to get it right! COYRAWAPMACHINE!!!!
Tirau Dan
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7:51pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Their fans are pleased... but he's staying in a consultancy role.
Paid the bills yet Pompey.
Tirau Dan
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7:56pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Where there's smoke there's fire and unfortunately football fans look at the hierarchy and smell the stink of corruption from FIFA to the FA and FL.. Most believe (can't blame them) that it's not what you know or even who you know.. it's whose pocket you line and what "favours" you do.
Harleysaint
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7:59pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Tirau Dan wrote:Consultancy= "Can you please explain the last four years Mr Storrie"
Storrie has resigned as chairman... thats like Pompey taking voluntary admin the working day before a court wind up. Their fans are pleased... but he's staying in a consultancy role. Paid the bills yet Pompey.
FA= ADAMS FAMILY!!!!!!
WHITE-WASH...here we come!!!
We want the TRUTH!
Unlucky you Muppets!
We have got your money....How can we get some more???...MMMMMM
Ross96
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8:07pm Fri 12 Mar 10
PS. I probably getting a bit ahead of myself :)
Brite Spark
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8:26pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Harleysaint wrote:Cheeky Sod all of my posts are sensible! Here's another one in the series of comical sketches coming from the wrong end of the M27 ...
slugger wrote:Just got in and that is the only "Sensible contribution made today!
david connolly imo has been greatly missed,he is the one proven prem player on our books and is a different class to the rest,if he stays fit and signs for next season his class will make him unstopable !
Connolly is a class act. The rest have shown good form.
We have a blend at the moment that has huge potential.
I trust AP to get it right!
COYRAWAPMACHINE!!!!
John Portsmouth Football Club Westwood is likely to be banned from attending home matches, by Portsmouth Football Club for excessive standing up and ringing of his bell!
What a bunch of clowns ....
doctorsaint
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9:07pm Fri 12 Mar 10
big ed
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9:12pm Fri 12 Mar 10
The Red & White Mole
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9:23pm Fri 12 Mar 10
normsted wrote:I heard Roger Johnson mention about
Connolly is bacK ?- we have lift off then , an absolutely quality player-just keep him fit AP.
just heard "story teller" or coward as he,s more commonly known has resigned-shame the man that has draged pompey to the edge has gone, still one good push from us all should do it-here goes PUSH-----
what this aboiut cortese saying we could fill a bigger venue ? Hope his ambitions are realistic-mine are-35k + -champions league in 7 years. You heard it here.
a new stadium, i expect it will be in
Nicola Cortese' interview on Radio
Solent's 2pm slot tomorrow.
stjj
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9:34pm Fri 12 Mar 10
EAGLESAINT wrote:Just watched it online at http://www.bbc.co.uk
evening all, did anyone else see south today ? they stated that NC has muted about moving to a BIGGER GROUND in the future, is that part of the 5 year plan as well lol?????
/southtoday/
20:14 min in.
Sounds good I can't wait for the full interview tomorrow.
slugger
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9:39pm Fri 12 Mar 10
EAGLESAINT wrote:i heard that as well.....thought sms could be extended !......mabey they're thinking REALLY big !!!!
evening all, did anyone else see south today ? they stated that NC has muted about moving to a BIGGER GROUND in the future, is that part of the 5 year plan as well lol?????
Tirau Dan
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10:07pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Thats the first bbc item that rund out of territory... do they put any footy highlights on South Today?
Luda.
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10:17pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Present site?
Leisure World?.
Stoneham?.
Thornhill Estate?.
Lambert for England..
saintkenny
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10:21pm Fri 12 Mar 10
puppy saint wrote:i think james is bigger for us ,if sneds out .we need james hes best cover for him ,specially away from home .if we keep him and sned fit we could push the top 6 ,goals ournot the problem its controlled possesion more than 50 -50 .were just win the game .sned or james our good tacklers .not so sure about wotton ect hammond give good offence id always pick him there if fit.but i think next prioity is another holding player .that would complete the jigsaw we would be very strong .even better then leeds
I've missed him too! Connolly was making things happen for us before X-mas! We are a different animal now but he can still come off the bench and do the business! Football, goals and 3 points tomorrow! Another opportunity to show this league we are the strongest side in there now! Tight game, 3-0 Saints!
Tirau Dan
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10:25pm Fri 12 Mar 10
I asked if when we get to Prem in 3 or years years would he push to become the Champions of Europe or would they sell? as I live and breathe I hope it's Europe and the thought of a bigger stadium sounds mightily positive for Nicola's Baby :)
We could become bigger and much more famous than AC Inter Santos Barca etc
COYR
Tirau Dan
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10:26pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Brite Spark
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10:47pm Fri 12 Mar 10
Luda. wrote:The new stadium could be the 'Wow Factor' that the city of Southampton has been waiting for. How about Stoneham, there's plenty of space there, even more when Ford's is flattened, and nearly everyone who drives past or into the city would see it. We could keep St Mary's as our training ground, just to really annoy the Skates!
Where could the new stadium go?.
Present site?
Leisure World?.
Stoneham?.
Thornhill Estate?.
Lambert for England..
Tirau Dan
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1:53am Sat 13 Mar 10
dini
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1:54am Sat 13 Mar 10
i want us to slaughter them but if we dont its not the be all and end all.
bigger picture things are looking rosey...when you have a ceo talking about new stadiums things are looking on the up and up.
COYR!!!!!!!!
Tirau Dan
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2:32am Sat 13 Mar 10
dini wrote:dini the happy clappy cheer boys aren't daft but you don't go round public saying you might lose if you get the drift. Much better to gee things up a bit and enjoy yourself. Hows Melbourne.. gonna beat the Sharks?
connolly is class but i wouldnt break up lambert and barnard.i would use him as an impact striker,this would suit his body as he does have a tendency to get injured.leeds will be a tough one,i am not going to be sucked in again by the cheer squad only for us to lose.
i want us to slaughter them but if we dont its not the be all and end all.
bigger picture things are looking rosey...when you have a ceo talking about new stadiums things are looking on the up and up.
COYR!!!!!!!!
franiow
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7:22am Sat 13 Mar 10
Luda.
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7:30am Sat 13 Mar 10
Brite Spark
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8:19am Sat 13 Mar 10
Luda. wrote:Move to Hong Kong it's half time there.
Hurry up 3 o' Clock ...
Luda.
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8:33am Sat 13 Mar 10
Brite Spark wrote:How are we doing?.
Luda. wrote: Hurry up 3 o' Clock ...Move to Hong Kong it's half time there.
saint elvis
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11:20am Sat 13 Mar 10
chappers73
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11:33am Sat 13 Mar 10
EAGLESAINT
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12:46pm Sat 13 Mar 10
to the tune of zamori
he can score from the left
he can score from the right
thats Lialana,
he gets the ball down
and he pleases the crowd
thats Llalana,
heee caaan score from the left
he can score from the right
thats Llalana
EAGLESAINT
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12:50pm Sat 13 Mar 10
EAGLESAINT wrote:have'nt got time for another verse, time to get myself ready
song for Llalana refinement needed so chip in with any idea's to the tune of zamori he can score from the left he can score from the right thats Lialana, he gets the ball down and he pleases the crowd thats Llalana, heee caaan score from the left he can score from the right thats Llalana
Warsash Saint
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8:22pm Sat 13 Mar 10
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Tirau Dan says...
8:50am Fri 12 Mar 10
Good luck David :)