24 Oct 2026 08:38:52
For me, this afternoon is a defining moment in our season, not in terms of whether we get promoted or not, but whether we have the performance in us to compete with West Ham for a top two finish.
Its a match-up between two of the most fancied teams in the division but IMO, we are some distance behind West Ham in terms of goal threat and resilience.
We will learn a-lot today and i have no idea which way it will go. I'm just hoping we go for their jugular. No tippy tappy fancy stuff in areas where it is meaningless. Playing on the front foot and winning the 50-50 balls.
Lets hope we play with physicality and courage and if we do ‘t get a result, let's die trying.
Go for it lads - make us proud.
1.) 24 Oct 2026
24 Oct 2026 14:15:31
Same, on my last post in was mentioned about fine margins.
Whilst I am a wholehearted believer in fine margins, my point was irrelevant in comparison to the team we were under Tonda last season and the team we are now.
For me there is a distinct difference.
I 100% believe the spying went on longer than stated and was integral to the way we blew teams out of the water back then.
Now what were seeing is us without that extra edge. I'm not saying we're crap. We have a team of players that could pretty much walk into any championship team.
I'm just highlighting that the mentality from the club and wider fans was we pick up where we left off and carry on like we did. No was was addressing the elephant in the room though (I was) about what life post none spying would be.
I'm not saying Tondas s****, he's young and maybe he will turn out good.
But for me the best we can hope for today is a draw but more likely it will be an easy win for West Ham.
2.) 24 Oct 2026
24 Oct 2026 17:15:34
To my earlier post.
That's what I'm talking about!
Well done Saints - an afternoon to remember!
3.) 24 Oct 2026
24 Oct 2026 19:23:13
Lesleee, it will be good for you if you let go of the spygate drama. It was awful, humiliating and unacceptable. But also, its over. Tonda has shown impressive resilience in the face of fierce adversity, and has emerged intact. Many would have walked away from the heat, but he has stuck with Saints and deserves our unequivocal thanks. And the noise around the issue has subsided significantly across the division as rival teams fans have moved on.
I am not denying that you have the right to raise the issue whenever you want, that is what this forum is for. I am merely suggesting that since everyone else has moved on, it might be an option for you to consider. Great result today, proud of the team and hopeful for this season.
4.) 24 Oct 2026
24 Oct 2026 20:07:28
Very diplomatically worded ExeterStdavid.
And also right!
Let it go Lesleee - otherwise you will find yourself conflicted - the more Saints lose, the more you will try to vindicate your position.
5.) 25 Oct 2026
25 Oct 2026 04:39:47
Yess Millertime your call has been answered!.What a brilliant win. Congrats to Tonda,the Coaching staff and every Saints Player for executing their plan. Definitely heading in the direction we all want to see. Although in future occasions it may be necessary to adjust to various opposition tactics,at the moment Tonda has maybe found his best eleven and to field the very same next week (subject to no injuries) is a ‘no brainer'to hopefully keep the Team's togetherness and footballing ability going forward.
6.) 25 Oct 2026
25 Oct 2026 07:09:41
Heh St John. You must have felt the positive vibes down under - it was like a good old fashioned cup tie. We had them on the ropes and then they fought back. The only surprise was there were just the 5 goals!! I suppose it was written in the stars that KWP would score a belter!
But what a worldie from Bree - the technique from 20 yards out was awesome - just needs to work on his finish from 2 yards out ! Mind you, I forgive him for last week after his screamer yesterday.
Keeping the same eleven that started will help with momentum - QPR are similar to West Ham in style of play.
Let's keep rolling!
7.) 25 Oct 2026
25 Oct 2026 14:47:21
There are variable to everything and tbf the weather played a part.
All I'm saying is I see a difference between this season and last season and apart from che moving on (he was integral though) and the distraction of the FA hearing things were supposed to be much the same.
After Christmas, for me is where I'll determine Tonda. Time for us to see where we are and any new signings we bring in to shore up areas that might need bolstering.
QPR look tough aster smashing Swansea, so a result to them will show were adapting to change and securing back to back wins against tough opposition.
8.) 25 Oct 2026
25 Oct 2026 15:33:59
I was taught as a child " if you haven't got anything nice to say, don't say anything! " I hadn't realized that it was only West ham playing in bad weather and it was brilliant sunshine over our goal. As for things being the same played 12 won 7 drawn 3 lost 2 is not far of the form we showed last season.