Article: Newcastle United v Southampton match thread | Southampton FC, Football

[- Doing The Lambert Walk]

Lawro says... Newcastle 1-2 Southampton


"Southampton came off a run of three defeats to play really well and get a point against Manchester City last weekend. Saints had a few players missing too, so it is a sign that they are getting a bit of strength in depth.

Newcastle, meanwhile, are the form team in the Premier League - they have won five of their last six home and away, and Saturday's win at Old Trafford was an outstanding result.

In comparison, this game looks easier but I am always a bit wary of tipping the Magpies to win games that you might expect them to, because they are capable of beating anybody, but of losing to anybody too.

When they are on song, I want to wax lyrical about them but they have drawn me in before then let me down, and more importantly let themselves down too.

This is the kind of Newcastle team that could follow a win at Manchester United by playing Southampton at home and getting beaten, and Saints have already shown us they are definitely capable of going to St James' Park and winning."

 

[----HistoryRepeating----]

Shock, horror. A draw more likely.

 

[TheSecondStain]

Wait while I pick my chin off the floor.

 

[Osvaldorama]

Did he... Back us to win... And justify a prediction using reason?

 

[SaintElliot]

Good to see Boruc in the background doing some light training in the latest photos from the training ground.

 

[TheSecondStain]

Tbf to Lawro [though I know I shouldn't], he has only followed a lot of us in our predictions. Though it still comes as a shaker.

 

[SSJNUFC]

It's not the first time we've played them since then...time to move on methinks.

Agree, I dont think you's would be where you's are today if Pards was still there!

 

[ollysaints1]

If Lawro has predicted a Saints win then we may as well throw in the towel now.

 

[St. Luigi Scrosoppi]

I forecast Nestle 3 Soton 3

I bloody hate the use of Soton for our club.

 

[ImpSaint]

Did he... Back us to win... And justify a prediction using reason?

Do you really call this reason? Remind us Lawro, which year are we takling about here. lol.

and Saints have already shown us they are definitely capable of going to St James' Park and winning."

I am predicting 2-1 win to Saints but still can't remember when we showed we can win at St James. Going back a few years that one. lol

 

[fran-MLs little camera]

I think Lawro means that we have already shown we are capable of getting good results against anyone...which is true

 

[Rich]

I think Lawro means that we have already shown we are capable of getting good results against anyone...which is true

Yeah, but the odds are in Newcastles favour here based on home advantage and their current form, just seems like odd timing!

 

[James G]

We're ****ed now. Thanks a lot Lawro.

I think we actually turn it on and blow them away 2-0. Gazza in particular will put in a good showing.

TEAM POSITIVE!

 

[ChilcoSaint]

What have they done with the real Mark Lawrenson? This one is clearly an imposter.

 

[Archers Road]

Do you really call this reason? Remind us Lawro, which year are we takling about here. lol.


I am predicting 2-1 win to Saints but still can't remember when we showed we can win at St James. Going back a few years that one. lol

1994. We won 2-1. Dunno who scored.

 

[Le Tissier's Laces]

1994. We won 2-1. Dunno who scored.

Tiss will have done. Always did against Newcastle.

 

[Le Tissier's Laces]

Just seen Pardew's pre-match, where he said he has a score to settle after being sacked unfairly...

"This is a game I really really want to win". Feisty!

Silly man with a spectacular ego.

 

[Graham Carr's Binoculars]

Silly man with a spectacular ego.

Whilst I agree he does have a massive ego, this particular comment has been taken out of context. He hasn't said it in a " I hate Southampton" fashion. His comments just before were praising all the players he's worked with, Lallana, Lambert, Schneiderlin etc and saying how he's pleased for them. He then added the "this is a game I really want to win" comment right after. Probably to show that his affection for said players will mean nothing at 3pm on Saturday.

On a different note it looks like Debuchy is available for us now which is a big plus.

 

[Le Tissier's Laces]

Whilst I agree he does have a massive ego, this particular comment has been taken out of context. He hasn't said it in a " I hate Southampton" fashion. His comments just before were praising all the players he's worked with, Lallana, Lambert, Schneiderlin etc and saying how he's pleased for them. He then added the "this is a game I really want to win" comment right after. Probably to show that his affection for said players will mean nothing at 3pm on Saturday.

On a different note it looks like Debuchy is available for us now which is a big plus.

Fair enough GCB. A great example of why Pochettino chooses to speak Spanish to the press right there!


(I still don't particularly like Pards though, sorry).

 

[Agent Bruce]

Lawro says... Newcastle 1-2 Southampton.

Get in there. A certain 3 points for us now.