South Coast Derby? Or not?

[gwc]

Hello there, Saints fan in peace.

You might remember me last season I did a nice piece about Sussex success...

Anyway, I have had a little look at the non-rivalry that got heated last season....

http://wp.me/p1mFFL-dW

Let me know what you think, and here is to a good game on Saturday!

 

[Simster]

Good article and very fair IMO.

 

[Locky]

Good article and very fair IMO.

Totally Agree !

 

[Bozza]

A very well-balanced piece.

(Must send you that email!)

 

[Tooting Gull]

The burning omission in there is an obvious one - it was a temporary thing, you've got Pompey again, and we've got Palace. They are the real rivalries, although another game with a bit more edge than usual is fine by me.

I actually don't buy the argument for the non-guard of honour, it was just a small-minded gesture, and didn't affect in any way what Saints were trying to do themselves. But I can see that some of Gus's comments were a bit silly as well.

 

[Braders]

Decent article , the photos are fantastic

 

[Icy Gull]

Good article. If we stay in the same division as Southampton for a few seasons, the rivalry (that doesn't exist) will continue to build.

 

[Muzzy]

Enjoyed that... Cheers.


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[Pbseagull]

Fair and balanced article, enjoyed reading it. Cheers

 

[portlock seagull]

The only thing that mattered last year was the trophy. And we won it at a canter. And history records that. Runners up doesn't get you anything in that respect.

Good luck to SCC if they win one this year; hubris however...

 

[Albion Robster]

Anybody know what that banter says?? When Adkins is trooping across the pitch at Withdean.

 

[albionalex]

I only saw Dagenham once last year but the way they played against us with an attacking flair was very impressive, so I don't think the comment Gus made was out of order tbh.

 

[Seagull over Canaryland]

Fair article.

I have never seen Albion v Saints as a true derby because you have Pompey and we have Palace. However there is definite rivalry given last season and the begining of this. Poyet v Adkins gives it an extra edge.

I hope the Albion give you a really decent game this time. The style is the same but the team is evolving. Especially if we have Buckley and Vicente available. I would have been particularly confident if Reyes is fit but that seems unlikely. CMS and Nooney will give your defence the run around given half a chance. Mostly we still play the patient build up game from the back. Don't make the mistake that many disciples of hoof ball (and some Refs) make that we are time wasting - when the ball is in active play.

 

[tgretton87]

I agree with most but the non guard of honour was way out of order in my book. Champions deserve guards of honour, Chelsea gave United one United have given Arsenal one. Adkins could have done the right thing there.

Other than that a fair article and really like the forum name.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

I hope the Albion give you a really decent game this time.

Our season was over when we last played Southampton and the team had given up trying. Leyton Orient, the Anaheim Mighty Ducks or your average Kabaddi team could have beaten us on the post-title winning run in. Let's hope this time the boys in blue/white or green/black will be well up for it.

 

[gwc]

A very well-balanced piece.

(Must send you that email!)

Cheers fellas, we will probably never agree on the Guard of honour thing, and I can see it from both sides.

(I'm waiting....)

 

[LamieRobertson]

where did the play acting bit come in?

 

[wunt be druv]

Good read mate,lets keep the rivalry going,it`s good to have some decent banter.

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

Anybody know what that banter says?? When Adkins is trooping across the pitch at Withdean.

The Adkins Diet

Humble Pie
Egg on Face
Chip on Shoulder
Sour Grapes.

 

[generation x]

April 1978. Albion beat Blackpool. Saints and Spurs fabricate a draw for joint promotion to top flight football.

I'm not bitter....