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Carling Cup

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by supersaint, Aug 23, 2011.

  1. supersaint

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    I no we're not playing tonight but what are your thoughts on a cup run?
     
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  2. supersaint

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    And i hear Sam Baldock has scored another cracker tonight !
     
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    Much rather it was the FA Cup than the Carling Cup in my opinion....
     
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  4. Dan

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    Hate to say it but I'd rather we got knocked out ASAP. I couldn't care less about cups (we had our fun in the JPT), it's not like we're going to win one, I'd much rather focus on the league so throwing more midweek games in there isn't going to help.
     
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    To be honest i'm exactly the same as you,never really get nervous or agitated when we play cup games,probably because i don't go much on them,much prefer league action.
     
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  6. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    A win is a win. The Carling Cup will provide an opportunity for some match time to players waiting in the wings.
     
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  7. supersaint

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    Leicester drawing at bury lets hope for a few red cards
     
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  8. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Schmeichel will be back for our game I presume.
     
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  9. supersaint

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    Rodriguez scored for Burnley
     
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    id love a good cup run personally
     
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  11. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    The nice thing about cups is that losing doesn't hurt so much (unless you are in the late stages), so the games can often be more enjoyable.
     
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  12. supersaint

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    Would love to stuff Bristol City in next round so Maynard can see what hes missing
     
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  13. ThatThereSaintsFan

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    I made a very similar thread to this not so long ago, never really took off though! I'd love a cup run keep up morale play some prem teams give more of our players a run out. Without sounding too cocky it doesn't look like we're going to struggle in this league and we don't have to get promoted this year so we could do well. And also the more times I get to watch or listen to Saints the better, couldn't care less about the circumstances or the competition just love seeing us play!
     
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  14. Rich

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    Bury beating Leicester now xD
     
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  15. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    2.2 now. Results doesn't matter as long as they're exhausted.
     
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  16. supersaint

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    Theyve made 10 changes
     
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  17. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Thwarted<laugh>
     
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  18. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    The draw for next round is during Soccer Saturday this weekend..at least we're still in pot.
     
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  20. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    They've just mentioned that Leicester are playing the leaders Southampton on Saturday..how sweet that sounds.
     
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