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FA Cup - 3rd round

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by saintsfcfan, Dec 2, 2012.

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  1. (Conor)

    (Conor) Well-Known Member

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    You reckon Benitez's replacement will have bitten the bullet by then too?
     
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  2. ----HistoryRepeating----

    ----HistoryRepeating---- Well-Known Member

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    Funny that Arsenal got Swansea, they will be sick of the sight of them!
     
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    ----HistoryRepeating----, Dec 2, 2012
  3. MIsaints

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    Since we now have no game In mid-Dec I wonder if NA/NC will take them away to someplace warm for a bit. A nice break before the holiday matches would be a good thing I think.
     
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    MIsaints, Dec 2, 2012
  4. ----HistoryRepeating----

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    Good shout MI, that could be a master stroke when the Xmas fixtures start piling up.
     
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    ----HistoryRepeating----, Dec 2, 2012
  5. The Archers

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    May well be the case.....a lot of seat warming until Abramovich gets his intended target....Pep Guardiola
     
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    The Archers, Dec 2, 2012
  6. Itchen North Matt

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    I was looking at the fixture list and thought it was an international break?
     
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    Itchen North Matt, Dec 2, 2012
  7. MMJ

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    We were scheduled to play Chelsea, but they are playing in the world club championship that week
     
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    MMJ, Dec 2, 2012
  8. PompeyLapras

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    They could go on a trip to Bognor Regis.
     
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    PompeyLapras, Dec 2, 2012
  9. rj__02

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    You probably wouldn't make light hearted jokes about say a sweep cleaner possibly losing their job, so why do it about Benitez?
     
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    rj__02, Dec 2, 2012
  10. Schad

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    The sweep cleaner rarely gets a seven- (or eight-) figure payout upon being relieved of their duties.
     
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    Schad, Dec 2, 2012

  11. Saints Fan4Life

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    Dissapointed with this draw, would have liked a winnable tie really
     
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    Saints Fan4Life, Dec 2, 2012
  12. tomw24

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    It is winnable.
     
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    tomw24, Dec 2, 2012
  13. Jose Fonte baby

    Jose Fonte baby Well-Known Member

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    Out of the League Cup and if we get beaten by Chelsea we'll be out of the FA Cup too. We can then focus on the league and not have distractions.
     
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    Jose Fonte baby, Dec 2, 2012
  14. trixter_whufc

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    I think a cup run can have a good effect on league form too though.

    I think you can knock them out. The confidence boost would be a good thing IMO.
     
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    trixter_whufc, Dec 2, 2012
  15. lamby

    lamby Needs a cold shower

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    Agree with that Trixter it's all about momentum.
     
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    lamby, Dec 3, 2012
  16. Pelletron

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    Finally, we'll get back on level games played with Reading. Hate them having a game in hand, as hard to get an idea of how much better or worse we are doing than them.
     
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    Pelletron, Dec 3, 2012
  17. Pelletron

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    I think the more top clubs we play in the cup, the better it can be for when it really counts - the league. Practice makes perfect.
     
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    Pelletron, Dec 3, 2012
  18. Qwerty

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    They play that (away to Sunderland) next Tuesday. So we'll have the game in hand for ages. Reminds me of League 1 :(
     
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    Qwerty, Dec 3, 2012
  19. Pelletron

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    Ah OK. Funny, when Saints have a game in hand, I always assume we'll lose it. When another team has one, I assume they'll win it.

    Got to hope for a draw for the Reading-Sunderland game, surely? With a few strategic cards.
     
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    Pelletron, Dec 4, 2012
  20. tomw24

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    By the way Saints v Chelsea has NOT been chosen for TV coverage. Games chosen are Brighton v Newcastle, West Ham v Man Utd, Swansea v Arsenal and Lincoln/Mansfield v Liverpool.
     
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