11 Nov 2013 15:51:08
I know it's early and right now we would all take a spot in Europe with both hands, but as the BBC seem to be going today, do you think we could be considered dark horses for the EPL?

Look at the facts; St Marys is a fortress, we consistently get points against the lower sides but we also seem to do well against the big sides.

By and large I think any potential we have to finish top 5 or even win the league is decided in these next 5 games; if we can minimize our losses away at the big teams then we're in a with as good a shot as anyone else this year.

Thoughts?

1.) 11 Nov 2013
'First 11' is good enough to be title contenders. The 'squad' is not.

2.) 11 Nov 2013
Woaaaah hold on lads, we won't win league or qualify for champions league, the squad is far to weak let's all be grounded and look for that top 8 place poss place in europa. which let's face it do we really want that

3.) 11 Nov 2013
I agree somewhat with SaintGazza but I see more than a first 11. I think we have a first 15/16 who are very good and all able to play a part in a top 4 challenge, plus a number of hungry youngsters who can slot in and out and not let any side down. I would still be worried about cover for Adam and Dejan but if that was sorted in January then we could certainly be a real problem to teams throughout the season.

Just hope the next two weeks break will not upset our momentum. If it doesn't, I have a real feeling we can get a win at Arsenal. There are certain weaknesses in their side which we have the players to exploit and in MP I believe we have a manager who will have made plans to do just that. And what better incentive for the whole club than the crazy possibility of a win taking Saints to the top of the league!

Saint Martin

4.) 12 Nov 2013
Plus the added incentive, although obviously only a token incentive, if Liverpool lose or draw with Everton we go top. Who could've predicted that. I had £50 on saints w/o the big 6, more out of optimism than anything else but never dreamed we would have a top of the table clash just over a 1/4 season in

5.) 13 Nov 2013
Saint Martin,

You say you're worried about cover for Adam and Dejan, are you not worried about cover for Luke? I'd question your sanity if you weren't worried by this.

Lallana is the least I'd be worried about of those three. And that says something, because he's our best player (imo).