Had a chat with a Southampton fan last night

[lizard]

But for how many seasons were Leeds strong favorites to walk this league? Can only hope Southampton blow it in a similar fashion.
Wouldn't have taken the bet, unless I'd been drinking.

 

[Dorset Seagull]

It has been proven by economics that the team most likely to win the league is the team with the highest wage bill....I suspect that team is Southampton

 

[Foolg]

Leeds, that's all.

As i then said, i feel that Southampton squad is far far better than the leeds squad that were expected to walk the league. If they start to lose it, Pardew will be gone like a shot, and a good manager will come in and sort them out.
That side has loads of goals in it, and a very solid defence.

 

[Juan Albion]

You can have the world's greatest squad but if they don't gel. . .

 

[Foolg]

You can have the world's greatest squad but if they don't gel. . .

Yep, Real Madrid for an example is the best i can currently think of, all the money they've spent but had a (fairly) dissapointing season. I just personally feel they will walk the league, just a gut feeling.

 

[Sheebo]

Why is everyone going on about losing a FIVER?

The original poster stated he bet a SCORE on Southampton NOT winning the league and a score is TWENTY quid not FIVE.

READ THE f***ing POST

Exaclt what I was thinking when reading this thread. Either way your Scumton mates a twat for not putting that £20 on at the bookies at 3s or whatever it is

 

[HampshireSeagulls]

Watched Southampton play Reading today. The got stuffed 4-2 but that was mainly down to having a new back four who didn't seem to know each other too well. Forte is phenomenal and got them working together in the end. The were open to wingers today, which is why they got beaten. No Lambert or Lallana today, but that cock Dean Hammond did manage to score. Barnard is going to be a handful and I can't see them not being top 5, possibly actually top.

 

[les dynam]

i don't think southampton will walk this league at all. i actually fancy huddersfield over southampton, and judging from the comments from the sunderland game and today, i would take the bet my friend. we are heading for something special under gus. i reckon. i hope

 

[Spanish Seagulls]

I would bet it as its not very often the hot favs actually win this league and i can see us finishing above them

Southampton look good on paper and so they should,but are they a unit?

Totally agree. I truly believe we are the team that will cause people to sit up & take notice with Gus at the helm leading a quiet revolution in the way we get the ball on the floor & play attractive football.

I am surprised people on here haven't thus far got too excited about the Argies as I think they will be a revelation, they will settle in a lot better than many think & once we have the final additions to the squad we will be the most balanced team ( not just a squad, but a team) in this league.

Gus is going to build the future of this club & with Tony Bloom backing him we have finally seen an end to the bad times ( although we did have a few moments) & this is the beginning of an era of great times for us.

 

[JBizzle]

Southampton play horrid, horrid football. If Lambert gets injured that will have nobody to HOOF the ball to.

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

i don't think southampton will walk this league at all. i actually fancy huddersfield over southampton, and judging from the comments from the sunderland game and today, i would take the bet my friend. we are heading for something special under gus. i reckon. i hope

I agree re Hudderfield, they'll top Southampton but both teams will be so far ahead the rest.

 

[severnside gull]

Totally agree. I truly believe we are the team that will cause people to sit up & take notice with Gus at the helm leading a quiet revolution in the way we get the ball on the floor & play attractive football.

I am surprised people on here haven't thus far got too excited about the Argies as I think they will be a revelation, they will settle in a lot better than many think & once we have the final additions to the squad we will be the most balanced team ( not just a squad, but a team) in this league.

Gus is going to build the future of this club & with Tony Bloom backing him we have finally seen an end to the bad times ( although we did have a few moments) & this is the beginning of an era of great times for us.

I'll go with all of that subject to us getting in another striker.
I don't go with the 25-goal a season stuff but someone to combine with Murray or Barnes and quick enough and confident enough to get to the rebounds/tap-ins which will be available if we continue the way we are playing.

IMO we are potentially top 6 or thereabouts alongside the likes of Wednesday, Notts County, Peterboro, Swindon and Plymouth but without the depth of firepower to seriously trouble the likes of Southampton and Huddersfield over the full season.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

I'll go with all of that subject to us getting in another striker.
I don't go with the 25-goal a season stuff but someone to combine with Murray or Barnes and quick enough and confident enough to get to the rebounds/tap-ins which will be available if we continue the way we are playing.

IMO we are potentially top 6 or thereabouts alongside the likes of Wednesday, Notts County, Peterboro, Swindon and Plymouth but without the depth of firepower to seriously trouble the likes of Southampton and Huddersfield over the full season.

Wise as ever.

 

[Foolg]

I'll go with all of that subject to us getting in another striker.
I don't go with the 25-goal a season stuff but someone to combine with Murray or Barnes and quick enough and confident enough to get to the rebounds/tap-ins which will be available if we continue the way we are playing.

IMO we are potentially top 6 or thereabouts alongside the likes of Wednesday, Notts County, Peterboro, Swindon and Plymouth but without the depth of firepower to seriously trouble the likes of Southampton and Huddersfield over the full season.

Sums it up spot on for me.
Possibly add a left winger in there, even just a loanee who's natural out wide.

 

[Skaville]

Forest turned the bid down. Also, what if Lambert gets injured ?

They have Barnard as well. He's as good as Lambert

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Totally agree. I truly believe we are the team that will cause people to sit up & take notice with Gus at the helm leading a quiet revolution in the way we get the ball on the floor & play attractive football.

I am surprised people on here haven't thus far got too excited about the Argies as I think they will be a revelation, they will settle in a lot better than many think & once we have the final additions to the squad we will be the most balanced team ( not just a squad, but a team) in this league.

Gus is going to build the future of this club & with Tony Bloom backing him we have finally seen an end to the bad times ( although we did have a few moments) & this is the beginning of an era of great times for us.

Bloody love your positivity by the way fella.

 

[mistahclarke]

FINALLY got my £20 today.

We've bet again for this season on who will finish higher. Reckon I'm on a winner again.

 

[Kazenga <3]

well this thread is interesting looking back

 

[MORTY]

Hilarious!

 

[Colossal Squid]

As i then said, i feel that Southampton squad is far far better than the leeds squad that were expected to walk the league. If they start to lose it, Pardew will be gone like a shot, and a good manager will come in and sort them out.

Or Nigel Adkins...