0:00:02 > 0:00:09
0:00:09 > 0:00:19Masters from years gone by? See you Southampton go mad! Lovely, to keep
0:00:19 > 0:00:25
0:00:25 > 0:00:35It has gone horribly wrong for Southampton! Southampton are
0:00:35 > 0:00:37
0:00:37 > 0:00:47relegated after 27 years of top- The Saints are coming! The Saints
0:00:47 > 0:00:48
0:00:48 > 0:00:52That is the history, Southampton on the brink of marking another
0:00:52 > 0:00:57chapter in their proud and a long history. This is how it stands. A
0:00:57 > 0:01:01win for the Saints and they are up or if West Ham failed to get three
0:01:01 > 0:01:05points, it is so close. Both could end up with identical goal
0:01:05 > 0:01:11differences. Southampton would progress on their head-to-head
0:01:11 > 0:01:15record. One other matter needs resolving, the final play-off place.
0:01:15 > 0:01:22A draw for Cardiff would be enough but if they lose and Middlesbrough
0:01:22 > 0:01:28win, they would sneak into 6th place. I and hit with BBC Mr
0:01:28 > 0:01:36Football League. Actually, the atmosphere today is set even with
0:01:36 > 0:01:40your background, the crowd and fans expect and they seem excited.
0:01:40 > 0:01:44is the right way to look at it. They know they have to stay with
0:01:44 > 0:01:48the players. It takes a while to get on the scoresheet, they must be
0:01:49 > 0:01:54patient, none of the tensions on the terraces which will infiltrate
0:01:54 > 0:02:01the pitch. They know what they have to do and a big part to play.
0:02:01 > 0:02:06a fabulous atmosphere that is there a sense of stumbling over the line,
0:02:06 > 0:02:09they should have sealed the deal by now. I am sure one or two may think
0:02:09 > 0:02:15like that but however if you offered this scenario at the start
0:02:15 > 0:02:19of the season, they would have taken it. They are against a
0:02:19 > 0:02:24relegated side and if they win nobody can do anything about it and
0:02:24 > 0:02:30they will be in the Premiership. Coventry is the I'll do -- ideal
0:02:30 > 0:02:40opposition. We will discuss them up later, back to the third tear of
0:02:40 > 0:02:43English football. Stranger things have happened in football but
0:02:43 > 0:02:49Southampton know it is in their hands. They are the masters of
0:02:49 > 0:02:54their own destiny. They win, they are in the Premiership. Commentary
0:02:54 > 0:02:59is not top of the wish-list, they know it is a tough game and they
0:02:59 > 0:03:03will give them the respect. If they play well, they will win this game.
0:03:03 > 0:03:11And it doesn't matter who they are playing, this is the headline, The
0:03:11 > 0:03:17City expects. A 90 million had match. The tension is there. The
0:03:17 > 0:03:21butterflies will be jangling. Absolutely, the City expects. It is
0:03:21 > 0:03:29set up to beat a Premiership club. The infrastructure, the training
0:03:29 > 0:03:39ground, everything is top-notch. Everything is set up for them to do
0:03:39 > 0:03:40
0:03:40 > 0:03:42well. If they do go up, propelling them into the second league. Billy
0:03:42 > 0:03:52Sharp and the Championship Player of the Year Rickie Lambert with his
0:03:52 > 0:03:52
0:03:53 > 0:03:5831 goals. It parallels, he has never played in the upper echelons.
0:03:58 > 0:04:03Absolutely, a meteoric rise when you consider a couple of weeks ago
0:04:04 > 0:04:08it was Bristol Rovers he was at. Alan Pardew picked him up for a
0:04:08 > 0:04:14million pounds and it has been non- stop goals, goals, goals. There are
0:04:14 > 0:04:22different facets to his game, not a one-dimensional player. Of course
0:04:22 > 0:04:27all is at Upton Park on events here. West Ham would need to beat Hull by
0:04:27 > 0:04:32a four goal margin. Big Sam is smiling ahead of this one. Pressure
0:04:32 > 0:04:37from the beginning for him as West Ham manager. The expectation they
0:04:37 > 0:04:45would bounce back up. He is playing mind games after the win against
0:04:45 > 0:04:51Leicester. Of course, Adkins has retorted saying we will win this
0:04:51 > 0:04:57game. Most managers air on the side of caution. We expect the
0:04:57 > 0:05:03opposition. Nigel Adkins has come out saying we will win this game.
0:05:03 > 0:05:10He is on the front foot and his positive. Sam Allardyce is trying
0:05:10 > 0:05:14to undermine that. That is a little bit of mind games. Of course, the
0:05:14 > 0:05:20play-offs for the Hammers today it Southampton do not slip up against
0:05:20 > 0:05:24Coventry. With Adkins, how impressive back-to-back promotions
0:05:24 > 0:05:30would be because it is a man who eight seasons ago was a physio at
0:05:31 > 0:05:36Scunthorpe. It is an unorthodox route into management. Absolutely,
0:05:36 > 0:05:41when he got the job people knocked him because he took over from Alan
0:05:41 > 0:05:48Pardew and did well. But with different expectations, different
0:05:48 > 0:05:54limitations. He has come here and has been organised, he has done
0:05:54 > 0:06:02everything right. The players have given it in spades. A fantastic
0:06:02 > 0:06:07effort from everyone. It is an outstanding achievement. Well, they
0:06:07 > 0:06:12are entering into the cauldron of the St Mary's Stadium. Expectation,
0:06:12 > 0:06:15hope and excitement and anticipation. This club is the
0:06:15 > 0:06:23Premier League club in all but name. It has a rich history of football.
0:06:23 > 0:06:3390 minutes away... Listen to the atmosphere, so it's up! -- soak it
0:06:33 > 0:06:33
0:06:33 > 0:06:43up. West Ham hope and pray there was a slip up. Southampton will be
0:06:43 > 0:07:12
0:07:12 > 0:07:19back in the top flight has after a Steve, you cannot see anything
0:07:19 > 0:07:22other than a Southampton win, I'm getting divide it is positive today.
0:07:23 > 0:07:29They have been very professional and consistent all year. I do not
0:07:29 > 0:07:34see that changing today. 90 minutes away from a party? Over to the
0:07:34 > 0:07:37commentary team. Simon Brotherton and Mark Wright.
0:07:37 > 0:07:43It has been a turnaround at Southampton since Nigel Adkins took
0:07:43 > 0:07:48over. They were in the relegation zone in League 1 and yet here they
0:07:48 > 0:07:52are now on the brink of a return to the top table for the first time
0:07:52 > 0:07:58since 2005. Coventry City have other ideas and if they can cause
0:07:58 > 0:08:02an upset it could open the door for West Ham. Southampton are in a
0:08:02 > 0:08:12great position but the pressure to finish the job is high in front of
0:08:12 > 0:08:14
0:08:14 > 0:08:24a record sell-out crowd. Nigel Adkins makes two changes. The part
0:08:24 > 0:08:33
0:08:33 > 0:08:38Coventry City arrive with FA decided. They were relegated last
0:08:38 > 0:08:42weekend after a defeat at Doncaster Rovers. Richard Keogh was sent off
0:08:42 > 0:08:49so misses out today. His replacement is a 17-year-old Willis
0:08:49 > 0:08:56he makes his full debut in the heart of defence. Cole Baker comes
0:08:56 > 0:09:00in at four Clive Platt two drops to the bench. Willis has only 33
0:09:00 > 0:09:06minutes of first-team football under his belt from two substitute
0:09:06 > 0:09:11appearances. His task is to keep Rickie Lambert quite. It is called
0:09:11 > 0:09:21being thrown in other depend! Rickie Lambert has led the way for
0:09:21 > 0:09:37
0:09:37 > 0:09:47Southampton with 27 goals. A The referee is an Sally Taylor he
0:09:47 > 0:09:55
0:09:55 > 0:10:02-- Anthony Taylor. The crowds have flocked into the stadium with a
0:10:02 > 0:10:12sell-out crowd of over 32,000 today. An average of 26,000 to over the
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0:10:19 > 0:10:22here at St Mary's. Automatic promotion within their grasp while
0:10:22 > 0:10:32West Ham will be hoping that Coventry City can do them a favour
0:10:32 > 0:10:39
0:10:39 > 0:10:48the blocks quickly. The referee got that wrong. A good start from
0:10:48 > 0:10:57Southampton. The referee gives a gold kick but I thought it was a
0:10:57 > 0:11:06corner. -- a goal-kick. They need to be patient and not get carried
0:11:06 > 0:11:12away. Nothing to play for, nice and relaxed so make a game of it.
0:11:12 > 0:11:17sure their manager would say there is always something to play for.
0:11:17 > 0:11:26Six of the side here are 23 or younger. A great opportunity for
0:11:26 > 0:11:36then. The manager wants to thank the crowd today you have got behind
0:11:36 > 0:11:54
0:11:54 > 0:12:03Adkins has done. They haven't been out of the top two at all this
0:12:04 > 0:12:13season. They let themselves down on a couple of occasions, but from
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0:12:28 > 0:12:36start to finish, anyone would take Southampton are enjoying some early
0:12:36 > 0:12:45possession here. The crowd are in a buoyant route -- mood rather than
0:12:45 > 0:12:55nervous. They are playing a team who has been relegated. You need a
0:12:55 > 0:12:57
0:12:57 > 0:13:07win to secured promotion. But football often throws up upsets.
0:13:07 > 0:13:22
0:13:22 > 0:13:32Lallana has been a key player for Jordan Clarke is eight Young Player
0:13:32 > 0:13:37
0:13:37 > 0:13:42league and he is the Championship Player of the Year as well as the
0:13:42 > 0:13:49top scorer. A fine example. He spent a majority of his career in
0:13:49 > 0:13:59the lower divisions. He could be within touching distance of a dream.
0:13:59 > 0:13:59
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0:15:40 > 0:15:50his players is Andy Thorn. In the old days, you wouldn't get a crack
0:15:50 > 0:15:53
0:15:53 > 0:15:57at it and to you were 23 or 24. Now they are or can be 17. You can see
0:15:57 > 0:16:03what has happened to Southampton if you look at Coventry. They dropped
0:16:03 > 0:16:06to the First Division and then got investment. The stadium and the
0:16:06 > 0:16:12infrastructure is here and they have worked their way back up,
0:16:12 > 0:16:20hopefully today. The same will apply to Coventry. All they need
0:16:20 > 0:16:30his investment. Billy Sharp has been a useful addition since his
0:16:30 > 0:16:45
0:16:45 > 0:16:53experience in the past. Southampton are stumbling a bit. They won only
0:16:53 > 0:17:03two of their last six matches. They allowed Reading to come in like a
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0:18:02 > 0:18:07Lambert emerged in the back and the Thomas waiting for that pass.
0:18:07 > 0:18:17thing you say two defenders is don't let the ball bounce which is
0:18:17 > 0:18:30
0:18:30 > 0:18:40a Gary McSheffrey. That was poor defending from Southampton. They
0:18:40 > 0:18:50
0:18:50 > 0:18:55didn't deal with the first ball and Southampton penalty area.
0:18:55 > 0:19:01thought Southampton would come out all guns blazing but they have been
0:19:01 > 0:19:11pushed back a bit. Davies is desperate to get back in the
0:19:11 > 0:19:16
0:19:16 > 0:19:26Premier League. -- Davies. I remember one game where it was a
0:19:26 > 0:19:33
0:19:33 > 0:19:36one-man show almost against Leeds here. In August, they will be
0:19:36 > 0:19:46playing in the third deer for almost the first time in half a
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0:21:28 > 0:21:38Willis has eight asked -- Willis is playing against one of his
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0:21:42 > 0:21:52former clubs this afternoon. He has one senior cap. And one England
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0:22:52 > 0:22:57in that area the number of times product's. You get a bit more space
0:22:57 > 0:23:00Against the top teams because they play more expansively. You have the
0:23:01 > 0:23:10opportunity to pass and play and Coventry have moved the ball very
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0:23:53 > 0:23:59taking a short one. They have done think he was Young Player of the in
0:23:59 > 0:24:09the championship. Baker looked slightly offside. He just needs to
0:24:09 > 0:24:29
0:24:29 > 0:24:39keep his composure. He slashed at them to control the pace of the
0:24:39 > 0:25:06
0:25:06 > 0:25:10He is playing with to holding then they have had it. They have
0:25:10 > 0:25:16got around the back of Southampton's defence and that is
0:25:16 > 0:25:26one thing said and -- Southampton haven't done to Coventry yet.
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0:26:23 > 0:26:28Southampton are yet to impose any of the opening quarter of an hour
0:26:28 > 0:26:38but Southampton it is. They get their noses in front. One of the
0:26:38 > 0:26:40
0:26:40 > 0:26:50biggest days in their recent history. Keeps his composure, this
0:26:50 > 0:27:00
0:27:00 > 0:27:06is a little touch. It is a good much ground inside the Coventry
0:27:06 > 0:27:15City half of the field. There the shot comes in and the faintest of
0:27:16 > 0:27:25touches. Murphy might have had it covered. A little deflection off
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0:28:36 > 0:28:46much. They have the lead, that is of his back in the tackle but he
0:28:46 > 0:29:07
0:29:07 > 0:29:13settle the crowds down and keep the the roof at St Mary's. Two goals in
0:29:13 > 0:29:23less than three minutes. Suddenly, it is all going Southampton's way,
0:29:23 > 0:29:23
0:29:23 > 0:29:28no matter what West can do. Pure relief inside the stadium. They
0:29:28 > 0:29:38pushed Coventry back. You can see the relief, a good delivery, gets
0:29:38 > 0:29:38
0:29:38 > 0:29:45away from his marker. Dives in. You have to look at your defensive
0:29:45 > 0:29:54marking, very poor. The header that doubles Southampton's lead and
0:29:54 > 0:30:04could mean so so much. That looks like the story of Coventry's season.
0:30:04 > 0:30:38
0:30:38 > 0:30:48A decent spell, pushing Southampton a fourth promotion in six years as
0:30:48 > 0:30:49
0:30:50 > 0:30:53a manager here. Fantastic, and some of the football they have played.
0:30:53 > 0:31:03Some of the football they have played and the has changed the team
0:31:03 > 0:31:04
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0:33:31 > 0:33:41over-enthusiastic. He did not needs signing for Southampton. Eight
0:33:41 > 0:33:53
0:33:53 > 0:34:03goals in 14 appearances to add to well with the squad. He plays off
0:34:03 > 0:34:15
0:34:15 > 0:34:25their big day out so far. 32,363 packed into the stadium. A club
0:34:25 > 0:34:35
0:34:35 > 0:34:45Palace. Cardiff be deployed to guarantee they stay in the play-off
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0:35:54 > 0:35:59the score stays like this, it would be irrelevant and Southampton go up
0:35:59 > 0:36:06and West Ham would settle for a play-off spot. There is a small
0:36:06 > 0:36:12opportunity, hoping Coventry can pull off what most people see as
0:36:12 > 0:36:17the impossible. Sam Allardyce quick to add to pressure on sub-funds and
0:36:17 > 0:36:27pointing out to the pressure is on them and how he hoped he got --
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0:38:23 > 0:38:33they get the jitters. Any jitters two Coventry City
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0:41:49 > 0:41:55City 1-0 at the moment. Most importantly is the scoreline here.
0:41:55 > 0:42:05If it stays like this, Southampton will be automatically promoted with
0:42:05 > 0:42:05
0:42:05 > 0:42:15Reading to the Barclay's Premier side and it looks like Gary
0:42:15 > 0:42:19
0:42:19 > 0:42:29player in the Coventry side and they could do without him having to
0:42:29 > 0:42:53
0:42:53 > 0:43:03go off. Billy Sharp may be claiming poor marking. The way that he ran
0:43:03 > 0:43:07up -- off with his hand in the air. It is in the back of the net and
0:43:07 > 0:43:17that's what counts. Having been under pressure since the start of
0:43:17 > 0:43:36
0:43:36 > 0:43:45the game, they did what was most is aware -- Middlesbrough for that
0:43:45 > 0:43:54final spot. Coventry's -- Coventry City are forced into aid change.
0:43:54 > 0:44:01They are losing an experienced player and Roberts is coming on to
0:44:01 > 0:44:10replace him. It is the first appearance for another 18 year-old
0:44:10 > 0:44:15player. It is amazing. The plight of many clubs, I suppose, and they
0:44:15 > 0:44:25are giving their academy players a chance. That shows how important
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0:45:54 > 0:45:59Southampton's season. Southampton looked as though they might be
0:45:59 > 0:46:09forced to make a change as he is struggling a bit. He had a bang on
0:46:09 > 0:46:35
0:46:35 > 0:46:45Southampton. That is good for him. Dean Hammond, the captain, leaves
0:46:45 > 0:46:46
0:46:46 > 0:46:51the field. Wet Ham United are ahead. As it stands, it will not lift them
0:46:52 > 0:46:56into second place. Jack court has appeared in every single one of
0:46:56 > 0:47:02Southampton's league matches this season so they haven't had to dig
0:47:02 > 0:47:12too deep on the benches. He has been a good signing from Chelsea
0:47:12 > 0:47:38
0:47:38 > 0:47:41last summer. He played for England without international experience
0:47:41 > 0:47:51all Premier League pedigree have led the way in the championship
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0:48:50 > 0:49:00closer but not close enough because forcefully by eight Guly do Prado.
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0:49:45 > 0:49:55Jose Fonte just managed to lean on better of Coventry twice this
0:49:55 > 0:50:32
0:50:32 > 0:50:37great sequence of passing. A brilliant opportunity and, I have
0:50:37 > 0:50:47to say, a great block as well. Beautiful play from one side of the
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0:51:48 > 0:51:58sniffed today. I'm sure you think it doesn't matter who scores. --
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0:51:58 > 0:52:44Apology for the loss of subtitles for 100 seconds
0:52:44 > 0:52:54his performance in the first half. He scored the second one, helped
0:52:54 > 0:53:12
0:53:12 > 0:53:16set up the first and now he is The longer the game goes without
0:53:17 > 0:53:23scoring, the more the crowd feels edgy. Nigel Adkins has been talking
0:53:23 > 0:53:33about the importance of the crowd getting behind the team. It was so
0:53:33 > 0:54:01
0:54:01 > 0:54:11important, getting that goal after Football League awards when he was
0:54:11 > 0:54:12
0:54:12 > 0:54:17Young Player of the Year. He took himself over to the training ground
0:54:17 > 0:54:22as an 11 year-old and asked for a trial. It was only when one of the
0:54:22 > 0:54:26coaches saw him running home that they asked him back the next day
0:54:26 > 0:54:36and heres! A great story. Originally a war refugees from
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0:55:27 > 0:55:33end of the first half, that's the first goal. An outpouring of joy
0:55:33 > 0:55:43around the ground and three minutes later, Jose Fonte with the second.
0:55:43 > 0:56:07
0:56:07 > 0:56:13Suddenly Southampton appeared to be has been as important to them as
0:56:13 > 0:56:20Lambert and his goals. It makes the team tick.
0:56:20 > 0:56:30He has been here since 11 years old. 10 matches he has been through in
0:56:30 > 0:57:00
0:57:00 > 0:57:10League. He is sharp without being quick. You need the pace to defend
0:57:10 > 0:57:23
0:57:23 > 0:57:28promotion. There goes the half-time whistle. So far, so good for Nigel
0:57:28 > 0:57:33Adkins as they try to get into the big time. Billy Sharp with a vital
0:57:33 > 0:57:38touch and soon after Jose Fonte and marked with a header that
0:57:38 > 0:57:48Southampton's second. The home crowd are happy at the moment.
0:57:48 > 0:57:51
0:57:51 > 0:57:57Southampton are heading for the hour away from a big party. That is
0:57:57 > 0:58:05how the table stands at the moment. West Ham keeping up the pressure.
0:58:05 > 0:58:10They are leading Hull. They are doing all they have to do,
0:58:10 > 0:58:15Southampton. If there was a script, it is the one Nigel Adkins would
0:58:15 > 0:58:20have written. Cardiff are clinging on to the play-off places behind
0:58:20 > 0:58:30Crystal Palace. Middlesbrough not doing enough to eclipse them in the
0:58:30 > 0:58:34
0:58:34 > 0:58:38I guess a few nervous moments early on but perfect. It went well. I did
0:58:38 > 0:58:44say If they scored in the first 15 minutes, that would settle them and
0:58:44 > 0:58:50it would continue. I feel sorry for Coventry. It is a young teen out
0:58:50 > 0:58:55there. They play the game the right way, Coventry but are not
0:58:55 > 0:59:01physically strong enough to deal with the power of what Southampton
0:59:01 > 0:59:07have. Southampton have people feeling good about themselves.
0:59:07 > 0:59:15first goal settled the nerves. Coventry started very well. A flick
0:59:15 > 0:59:20from Billy Sharp. He is lethal. A great signing and a good goal.
0:59:20 > 0:59:25atmosphere is fabulous. It went ballistic when the first goal went
0:59:25 > 0:59:34in. Adam Lallana made some great running. He opened up the space.
0:59:34 > 0:59:42There is no doubt, the team is well organised. A fantastic run first of
0:59:42 > 0:59:52all. Do Parada comes in. Adam Lallana, brilliant into the box.
0:59:52 > 0:59:55
0:59:55 > 0:59:58Lovely technique. I'm good earlier he was delighted to be part of a
0:59:58 > 1:00:04successful squad because he was part of the team that went down to
1:00:04 > 1:00:13the First Division. The space is did if you are a good player. This
1:00:13 > 1:00:20could get us into the Premier League. I trust my ability, feeling
1:00:20 > 1:00:28good and hits it well. With Rickie Lambert in the squad, many people
1:00:28 > 1:00:38think do you need Billy Sharp? this season, playing to up top week
1:00:38 > 1:00:38
1:00:38 > 1:00:45in week out, Southampton have done it with a sharp and Lambert. The
1:00:45 > 1:00:48good 4, 4, 2 can get to out of the league. When you are a manager,
1:00:48 > 1:00:58what is the strongest asset and for Reading and Southampton it is the
1:00:58 > 1:01:03
1:01:03 > 1:01:11front two. They did not build it around Jose Fonte. He was involved
1:01:11 > 1:01:15in the first goal but the Second coming from unlikely source.
1:01:15 > 1:01:23think somebody has got to be marking him. He heads it down into
1:01:23 > 1:01:32the ground. It goes above the player on the line. That was the
1:01:32 > 1:01:40second attack, they were a cheat at the start. They did not give any
1:01:40 > 1:01:47think easy to Coventry. Let's be honest, probably in the Premiership.
1:01:47 > 1:01:54West Ham are keeping up the pressure but Coventry early on, you
1:01:54 > 1:02:04thought how did they get into this awful predicament? It is OK when it
1:02:04 > 1:02:05
1:02:05 > 1:02:11is 0-0. It was a great start, delighted with the way they are
1:02:12 > 1:02:19playing but Adam Lallana relaxed. Most of these guys have come
1:02:19 > 1:02:24through the youth team. Losing a lot of money as well. They have big
1:02:24 > 1:02:29problems. It is not great news. That is the view of the boys in the
1:02:29 > 1:02:35studio. Dan Walker has found some fans who are a smartly-dressed as
1:02:35 > 1:02:42Robbie Savage. You probably spotted some of the
1:02:42 > 1:02:49best dressed fans. 30 of them in tuxedoes. The first 15 minutes was
1:02:49 > 1:02:55nervous but after that, according to plan. Absolutely, we could not
1:02:55 > 1:03:01ask for better. The players seemed nervous at first, it was just what
1:03:01 > 1:03:06we needed. Fantastic. There is a serious reason why you are dressed
1:03:06 > 1:03:15like this. You are remembering former members of your family and
1:03:15 > 1:03:22friends who passed away recently. Yes, we got together for some
1:03:22 > 1:03:28drinks and we are getting together to have a good drink. A I am sure
1:03:28 > 1:03:34it's an emotional day for you all. What is in need to be 45 minutes
1:03:34 > 1:03:42away from taxi day football? It is one of those 45 minutes you want
1:03:42 > 1:03:48over into macro minutes. Next year, a fantastic year for sub-funds of.
1:03:48 > 1:03:53Congratulations, enjoy the second half.
1:03:53 > 1:03:57All they need his blonde wigs and they will be in your gang. Let's
1:03:57 > 1:04:06look around the championship. The main challenge from West Ham in
1:04:07 > 1:04:12third place. Carlton Cole put them ahead in the first half. It is a
1:04:12 > 1:04:16huge mountain to climb now there are two goals here. It looks like a
1:04:16 > 1:04:26third-place is theirs. They place, not as bad as everyone alludes to
1:04:26 > 1:04:30
1:04:30 > 1:04:34it. No, they finished third four times but have gone up. I think Sam
1:04:34 > 1:04:38has done a good job but on reflection with the squad he's got,
1:04:38 > 1:04:48if they did go up to the play-offs I think it will be a failure.
1:04:48 > 1:04:49
1:04:49 > 1:04:53Gordon. I think Sam would be disappointed. He sees the crowd and
1:04:53 > 1:05:02squad and a think Sam would think we have a good chance of going up.
1:05:02 > 1:05:06You're taking away a bit from the management here and Reading. Prime
1:05:06 > 1:05:16Internet and Nigel Adkins, unglamorous managers compared to
1:05:16 > 1:05:20
1:05:20 > 1:05:26Sven-Goran Eriksson and Steve OK, let's look at the rest of the
1:05:26 > 1:05:35play-off picture today. Crystal Palace ahead against Cardiff.
1:05:35 > 1:05:42Cardiff hanging on at the moment. Absolutely. There are no easy games.
1:05:42 > 1:05:48Crystal Palace making life difficult. Wherever you go away
1:05:48 > 1:05:54from home in this division, it is tough. It has been agreed for
1:05:54 > 1:05:58Cardiff in the past. As it stands, West Ham and Cardiff in the play-
1:05:58 > 1:06:08off first leg. They all be tough. Middlesbrough cannot capitalise at
1:06:08 > 1:06:10
1:06:10 > 1:06:20the moment. They are at Vicarage Road and bit his goal miss. -- it
1:06:20 > 1:06:37
1:06:37 > 1:06:47I think at this stage of the season and you cannot do what you want and
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1:07:40 > 1:07:46you cannot win the games, today Oh it is the nervous time of the
1:07:46 > 1:07:52season for the teams. It is fantastic. For the last month,
1:07:52 > 1:08:00every day you go to has had something on. It brings the extra
1:08:00 > 1:08:10atmosphere. We will go back down to the pitch. Dan Walker has found a
1:08:10 > 1:08:13
1:08:13 > 1:08:18We are in the tunnel with a man who used to play Premier League
1:08:18 > 1:08:25football in Southampton. Jason, the first half Southampton fans, the
1:08:25 > 1:08:29party started already. I think so. The first 10 minutes were cagey
1:08:29 > 1:08:35which you would expect. We are showing everyone what a good side
1:08:35 > 1:08:41we are. This is not of one off. This is how we play all season.
1:08:41 > 1:08:46look after some of the kids here. You scored cracking goals for
1:08:46 > 1:08:51Southampton. Your time here, you know how much it means for the club
1:08:51 > 1:08:58to be on its way back to the big time. I was lucky and I came from
1:08:58 > 1:09:07the Dales. This is where we need to be. This stadium needs to be in the
1:09:07 > 1:09:11Premiership. On the whole, we deserve to be... In second place.
1:09:11 > 1:09:17Hopefully the second half will go as well as the first half. A word
1:09:17 > 1:09:22about Nigel Adkins. He sometimes speaks in cliches but he has been
1:09:22 > 1:09:27successful and builds up a good side. He is very thorough. He has a
1:09:27 > 1:09:32fantastic staff around him. It's a great place to work. That is where
1:09:32 > 1:09:38the players are enjoying it. They come in every week, structured and
1:09:38 > 1:09:42organised and the players know what to do. The Under 18 team is the top
1:09:42 > 1:09:47of the league so the next generation looks good. Fair play to
1:09:47 > 1:09:53Coventry, we played and six weeks ago and those lads played. Our lads
1:09:53 > 1:10:03are watching and they want to be in the first squad. Enjoy the second
1:10:03 > 1:10:09
1:10:09 > 1:10:14They want to keep their players. They have had such terrific offers.
1:10:14 > 1:10:23The club's fault is that they produce terrific players. You go
1:10:23 > 1:10:29way back, there are millions of them. They get looked after. Even
1:10:29 > 1:10:33as a manager, I was quicker than him. It is important that you key
1:10:33 > 1:10:40players like him around the cup. There are standards and everyone
1:10:40 > 1:10:45knows what they are. As the captain of Derby, before the start of the
1:10:45 > 1:10:54seats - I season you have a bonus scheme with the manager. Some of
1:10:54 > 1:11:00these players could be worth in excess of �200,000. They could be
1:11:00 > 1:11:05playing his United, Liverpool and Arsenal. These young men, Perrotta,
1:11:05 > 1:11:10they could get a lot of money. Flicking through the programme and
1:11:10 > 1:11:18I was very surprised to see that there was something familiar about
1:11:19 > 1:11:26Bobby. In the programme, the same long hair and all he needed was a
1:11:26 > 1:11:36moustache and he is my father! I always wondered why a new boss to
1:11:36 > 1:11:39
1:11:39 > 1:11:45me around. A I didn't know he was your dad. A double bluff. Time to
1:11:45 > 1:11:49get back to the proper action. Thank you, chaps. Let us hope the
1:11:49 > 1:11:57second half is as thrilling and exciting as the first with
1:11:57 > 1:12:07Southampton on the brink of a place in the Premier League. Simon and
1:12:07 > 1:12:20
1:12:20 > 1:12:29that goal but in terms of the general play, Coventry played a
1:12:29 > 1:12:34part in the first half just lacking a bit of experience. Strike is,
1:12:34 > 1:12:44when they get the opportunity, have to put them away. In midfield, they
1:12:44 > 1:12:54
1:12:54 > 1:13:00at the start of the second half. Shaun Jeffers, another Academy
1:13:00 > 1:13:10striker who was on the bench last week, the 20 year-old is on for
1:13:10 > 1:13:13
1:13:13 > 1:13:20Coventry City. And Gael Bigirimana is the player who has gone off. I
1:13:20 > 1:13:30was quite enjoying watching him. Yes. So Southampton are 45 minutes
1:13:30 > 1:13:58
1:13:58 > 1:14:02away from the so-called promised substitute appearance of the season.
1:14:02 > 1:14:12Half of the Southampton and their 18th played against these players a
1:14:12 > 1:14:13
1:14:13 > 1:14:23while ago. Under 18s. It is all in front of them. Work hard and
1:14:23 > 1:14:34
1:14:34 > 1:14:42interesting is Coventry score a goal soon in the first -- second
1:14:42 > 1:14:50half. He just wants to go out in give -- the players to go out and
1:14:50 > 1:14:56give a good attitude -- account of themselves. Everything he has
1:14:56 > 1:15:06wanted from than they have given but they didn't have enough of the
1:15:06 > 1:15:37
1:15:37 > 1:15:47experience needed or a big enough contract by Manchester United for
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1:16:56 > 1:17:06He can't really do it any more than Wimbledon player, Adam Cork. That
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1:18:03 > 1:18:13Rickie Lambert affairs in the Premier League if Southampton do go
1:18:13 > 1:18:29
1:18:29 > 1:18:38Norwich have gone. You have to look at them and the squad and
1:18:38 > 1:18:48recruitment is the key thing now. Keep the pace of the team together.
1:18:48 > 1:19:23
1:19:23 > 1:19:33go up automatically. They have a big squad and you have to still
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1:21:42 > 1:21:46times in recent years with relegation and administration.
1:21:46 > 1:21:56Maybe they can keep hold of some of the talent for a bit longer in the
1:21:56 > 1:22:18
1:22:18 > 1:22:28Premier League. They lost some top height but they played neat
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1:23:21 > 1:23:26the second half. Looking at the game now, you think they may be
1:23:26 > 1:23:36trying to push Southampton back a bit but they really have not done
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1:25:33 > 1:25:42The referee never flinched. A good small. Willis stretched for the
1:25:42 > 1:25:48challenge. It looks like a bit of crumb. The tension on the debut,
1:25:48 > 1:25:58the anxiety and adrenalin. And the pace of the game. 70 years
1:25:58 > 1:26:27
1:26:27 > 1:26:37old. It is a day he will not forget. horizon. Oh, it is in! 3-0
1:26:37 > 1:27:15
1:27:15 > 1:27:25Coventry City now. That is what centre-back. His 8th goal of the
1:27:25 > 1:27:46
1:27:46 > 1:27:56season, lifting the roof at St It was a miss time to tackle and
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1:28:59 > 1:29:02high as well. I don't know how the now. The crowd are in full voice.
1:29:03 > 1:29:08Celebrating what will be as Southampton's return to the Premier
1:29:08 > 1:29:13League. All week everyone has been saying it is a favourable fixture
1:29:13 > 1:29:17but the bottom line is Coventry would never come to lie down.
1:29:17 > 1:29:27Southampton still have to make it happen and win this game. They are
1:29:27 > 1:29:36
1:29:36 > 1:29:43The crowd will come back if you are successful. It is packed to date
1:29:43 > 1:29:49and no doubt every weekend next year. The players want to play in
1:29:49 > 1:29:56front of that. The managers and owner want it as well. It is a huge
1:29:56 > 1:30:02day, a big season. Both central defenders have scored there
1:30:02 > 1:30:12Southampton today. Stand up if you are going up, is the cry. Everyone
1:30:12 > 1:30:20
1:30:20 > 1:30:28is up! The travelling contingent of field, Coventry. Uncertainty about
1:30:28 > 1:30:36the future direction of the ownership. They pay a heavy rent on
1:30:36 > 1:30:46their stadium. Over a million pounds a year. Billy Sharp! It is
1:30:46 > 1:30:47
1:30:47 > 1:30:57four. Adam Lallana! Southampton are going up. The Saints are marching
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1:31:49 > 1:31:54style with room to spare. This long promotion. And that looks assured
1:31:54 > 1:32:04now. There is no way back for Coventry in this game. They need to
1:32:04 > 1:32:26
1:32:26 > 1:32:36regroup and look ahead to next The manager is still barking at
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1:34:05 > 1:34:11Park. Crystal Palace are playing Cardiff. Cardiff City needs a draw.
1:34:12 > 1:34:21They were losing but Cardiff City turning it around. 2-1 ahead in
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1:35:09 > 1:35:19from the left-hand side. He will be delighted. Complacency, lack of
1:35:19 > 1:35:27
1:35:27 > 1:35:31concentration, you think the game around in the space of a year and a
1:35:31 > 1:35:37half leading them from relegation up to the Premier League. Very
1:35:37 > 1:35:44impressive. He started at the bottom and worked his way up, a
1:35:44 > 1:35:54qualified physio it. He has won three promotions from League 1 into
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1:36:47 > 1:36:54using academy players to plug the similar to Southampton in terms of
1:36:54 > 1:37:02their standing and how things went for them. A 34 year running top
1:37:02 > 1:37:12division for 1967 to 2001. Can they bounce back from their perilous
1:37:12 > 1:37:33
1:37:33 > 1:37:42position, off the field as much as of uncertainty. Cleared by Willis
1:37:42 > 1:37:47who has gone down again. I wonder if he is suffering from cramp. He
1:37:48 > 1:37:57must get up and stretch quickly. This looks as though Coventry we
1:37:58 > 1:37:59
1:37:59 > 1:38:05have to make a change. Willis is on in this match. A full day before
1:38:05 > 1:38:13the club. A big occasion. He needs to get his foot on the floor and
1:38:13 > 1:38:17stretch. The fans celebrating all ready because they know they seem
1:38:18 > 1:38:23are almost there and nothing will stop them now. The first goal, the
1:38:23 > 1:38:33touch on Billy Sharp, the header from Jose Fonte. Then, in the
1:38:33 > 1:38:43
1:38:43 > 1:38:53second period to Southampton heading up in style. Southampton's
1:38:53 > 1:39:20
1:39:20 > 1:39:27Coventry City are making a change. Henderson will come on. Willis, the
1:39:27 > 1:39:34player going off. Henderson is an academy central defender, recalled
1:39:34 > 1:39:38this week from his work experience loan at Nuneaton, a mainstay of the
1:39:38 > 1:39:48Coventry under 18 team and the 18- year-old makes his debut for the
1:39:48 > 1:40:09
1:40:09 > 1:40:19their squad here. Two of the players on the pitch, their names
1:40:19 > 1:40:40
1:40:40 > 1:40:50were not on the back of the match to get a goal, Kelvin Davis is
1:40:50 > 1:40:52
1:40:52 > 1:41:02equal to it. He has pulled off a three fine saves. Coventry are
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1:43:25 > 1:43:35trying to add to their 13 goals are change and Billy Sharp is coming
1:43:35 > 1:43:39
1:43:39 > 1:43:46ovation for him. He has made a major contribution to Southampton
1:43:46 > 1:43:56since arriving. His goals have helped and he scored one today.
1:43:56 > 1:44:07
1:44:07 > 1:44:13This has been a vitally important Lambert. Steve De Ridder is the man
1:44:13 > 1:44:21to replace him. He can play on either side. This is his 27th
1:44:21 > 1:44:31appearance as a substitute. He is the impact player for the last 15
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1:45:14 > 1:45:24Steve De Ridder normally does play of luck. That is one touch football.
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1:46:32 > 1:46:42But sent -- Southampton are so does she? Maybe that has already
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1:47:21 > 1:47:31that head on the final whistle. the cheering is for the
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1:49:02 > 1:49:12announcement of a club record crowd like people to remain in their
1:49:12 > 1:49:12
1:49:12 > 1:49:17seats or keep off this pitch at the final whistle. Southampton are
1:49:17 > 1:49:27totally in control of the match. They have done the job and they
1:49:27 > 1:49:48
1:49:48 > 1:49:54have scored four goals which gives positive. They have their gulls and
1:49:54 > 1:50:01that is the most important thing. They had one defeat to Bristol City.
1:50:01 > 1:50:08When it is in your old hands, that is exactly how you want it. From a
1:50:08 > 1:50:18neutral point of view, they have been in the top throughout the
1:50:18 > 1:50:18
1:50:18 > 1:50:26season. That is consistency. It is only right that they eat go up.
1:50:26 > 1:50:30They deserve it. Lallana goes off to a standing ovation. Not just for
1:50:30 > 1:50:40today but his efforts throughout the season. He joined the club at
1:50:40 > 1:50:45
1:50:45 > 1:50:5512 years of age and now he is 23. He is an example. He had a heart
1:50:55 > 1:51:07
1:51:07 > 1:51:17out of favour hero at Southampton. -- here at Southampton. Coventry
1:51:17 > 1:51:57
1:51:57 > 1:52:02are still looking for a consolation need to do. 18 at the bottom who
1:52:02 > 1:52:12have already been relegated and they might think, are we going to
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1:53:28 > 1:53:38being led away. The crowd are edging down towards the sides of
1:53:38 > 1:53:39
1:53:39 > 1:53:44the pitch. Then maybe a little bit of added time. They need to let the
1:53:44 > 1:53:54teams get off. I'm sure the Southampton players will
1:53:54 > 1:54:15
1:54:15 > 1:54:21back... It is a great moment for the Southampton public having seen
1:54:21 > 1:54:29their team go through what they have gone through. Doubts about the
1:54:29 > 1:54:35future of the club. There is a good 30,000 fan-base here. It shows what
1:54:35 > 1:54:45can happen. It has not been easy. The way they have done it has been
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1:55:40 > 1:55:46very impressive. Nigel Adkins has morning but it stopped in time for
1:55:46 > 1:55:56the kick-off. But thankfully it has stayed away so far. Nothing will
1:55:56 > 1:55:56
1:55:56 > 1:55:59dampen Southampton's parade. Nigel will face the cameras and
1:55:59 > 1:56:09will be asking about who he will sign. And the budget.
1:56:09 > 1:56:15
1:56:15 > 1:56:22given everything. So many young players out there. They have given
1:56:22 > 1:56:32it a go. I take my hat off to them for that. Southampton happy to see
1:56:32 > 1:56:55
1:56:55 > 1:57:03the time out. The noise is quite Southampton and West Ham could have
1:57:03 > 1:57:11been level on points and then it would have been against West Ham's
1:57:11 > 1:57:21meaning Southampton went up on the head to head. If, but and maybe!
1:57:21 > 1:57:47
1:57:47 > 1:57:54season in style. After one or two disappointments in recent weeks.
1:57:54 > 1:57:58The title slipping away but they haven't fallen at the final hurdle.
1:57:58 > 1:58:03They remain solid. They have dealt with the expectation and pressure
1:58:03 > 1:58:09of the situation they were in. It is all you practise and trained for,
1:58:10 > 1:58:19repetition, defensively they have been solid today. A couple of saves
1:58:20 > 1:58:27
1:58:27 > 1:58:33minutes has passed in St Mary's. Cody Mcdonald battling away for
1:58:33 > 1:58:41Coventry City. It has not been there a year or their day. -- they
1:58:41 > 1:58:51year. Dan Walker is with a sub Hansons players. We are here with a
1:58:51 > 1:58:59club captain and the scorers. What a day for Southampton. Yes, it's
1:58:59 > 1:59:08amazing. The boys have been unbelievable. I cannot wait for
1:59:08 > 1:59:18that final whistle. I apologise for the swearing. Keep it clean. You
1:59:18 > 1:59:18
1:59:18 > 1:59:27score bat first goal and that was what relieved the nervousness.
1:59:27 > 1:59:34glad I hadn't got the goal. He deserved it. Adam, you have been
1:59:34 > 1:59:44here since he would 12 years old. What does it mean to you? Uddin is
1:59:44 > 1:59:52off onto the pitch! Southampton are promoted! There was no stopping him
1:59:52 > 1:59:58today. They delivered when it mattered. Four good goals, no reply
1:59:58 > 2:00:03from Coventry City. The party starts now. And the Saints Go
2:00:03 > 2:00:09marching In a to the Premier League. West Ham's result today proved
2:00:09 > 2:00:13irrelevant on the day. Southampton, who suffered two relegations and
2:00:13 > 2:00:17administration, are back in the big time for the first time in seven
2:00:17 > 2:00:26years. Billy Sharp set a modern road to victory, Jose Fonte Navidi
2:00:26 > 2:00:32two. Jos Hooiveld put it beyond reach. The sign it tells you all
2:00:32 > 2:00:41you need to know. On this, they are celebrating. Southampton are up
2:00:41 > 2:00:45into the Premier League. Incredible scenes St Mary's. Seven
2:00:45 > 2:00:50years they have been a wave from the top flight. Administration but
2:00:50 > 2:01:00they are back and the party get started. They have never been
2:01:00 > 2:01:06
2:01:06 > 2:01:11celebration. How does it feel? Pride, too right. Is it hard to
2:01:11 > 2:01:16find the words, you normally have many words. What does it mean to
2:01:16 > 2:01:22you and the club? A lot of people put a lot of hard work in. For the
2:01:22 > 2:01:31players try to get out, fantastic supporters. They deserve all the
2:01:31 > 2:01:36points they get. They work so hard every day, so professional.
2:01:36 > 2:01:44Everybody at this club worked their socks off. They deserve all the
2:01:44 > 2:01:47praise. We knew joined Southampton, they were 22nd in League 1, and you
2:01:47 > 2:01:56start in the Premier League. Southampton are back in the Premier
2:01:56 > 2:02:01League. Fantastic. On a personal note as well. You at Scunthorpe and
2:02:01 > 2:02:07you're now a Premier League manager. I am very very proud. On it. We put
2:02:07 > 2:02:17a lot of hard work in. It is good. I am a happy man. Does it feel as
2:02:17 > 2:02:19
2:02:19 > 2:02:27expected? I don't know. There are some scenes going on. I will stand
2:02:27 > 2:02:31over there. I think we need set let Nigel Adkins absorb the atmosphere.
2:02:31 > 2:02:36He always deflect the attention. He never wants to take the credit. It
2:02:36 > 2:02:46is a team effort but he has done an incredible job with the players.
2:02:46 > 2:02:47
2:02:47 > 2:02:56Terrific. He was nearly crying. You want to be with the people who have
2:02:56 > 2:03:00helped to. You will have to say thank you. Dan Walker is a lovely
2:03:00 > 2:03:10feller but he wants to get thank everyone who helped him. A
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2:03:21 > 2:03:27fantastic occasion. I am feeling They were always a sideshow. The
2:03:27 > 2:03:33big story here is Southampton back in the big time. Can we look
2:03:33 > 2:03:37forward, we see Norwich come up and Paul Lambert with them. Neither of
2:03:37 > 2:03:43them spend fortunes, what the Southampton need to do the same
2:03:43 > 2:03:49journey in the Premier League? Swansea have a great team spirit,
2:03:49 > 2:03:55managers who are not big time, the play is fight the managers and no
2:03:55 > 2:04:05real superstars but the manager is great. The Kelvin Davis is with
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2:04:06 > 2:04:11down. -- Dan Walker. It is unreal. It has
2:04:11 > 2:04:19been a fantastic season. We have played the style of football we
2:04:19 > 2:04:23enjoyed playing. We are delighted. We spoke to the boss who does not
2:04:23 > 2:04:29want to talk about the fact he has done such a great job. What is it
2:04:29 > 2:04:33like working for him? It will be exciting. He has done brilliant
2:04:33 > 2:04:39since he's been hit, calm, collected. The preparation is
2:04:39 > 2:04:44second to none. He lets the lads manage themselves as well. We all
2:04:44 > 2:04:49have a voice and he is a good communicator. He deserves
2:04:49 > 2:04:53everything he gets. You played with Sunderland, you know what the
2:04:53 > 2:04:58players were experience. Have you been able to tell them and
2:04:58 > 2:05:05communicate what it will be like in the Premier League? It is a top
2:05:05 > 2:05:10division, we all want to try are skills and see if we can do it. I
2:05:10 > 2:05:17would love to have another crack. That will be my message. Grasp it
2:05:17 > 2:05:22with both hands. It can be a great game. A great day, a great season.
2:05:22 > 2:05:28Congratulations. The Southampton players would have seen Norwich and
2:05:28 > 2:05:32Swansea, players coming up through the division and play the same way.
2:05:32 > 2:05:36Can sup handsome play the same way in the Premier League? No doubt
2:05:36 > 2:05:46they would have to add quality, that is what Swansea and Norwich
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2:05:48 > 2:05:51have done. You can't buy a new team, you have to have four or five that-
2:05:51 > 2:05:55good enough. They have that here. With the infrastructure and the
2:05:55 > 2:06:01financial backing they have which you have to say it is quite
2:06:01 > 2:06:11substantial at this club, you like to think they would be OK. 32,000
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2:06:11 > 2:06:21fans hated day, it is a rich football area. It is very laid-back.
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2:06:24 > 2:06:29When you put them in the stadium, they come alive. It's terrific. 250
2:06:29 > 2:06:33million will guarantee it. Clubs like that can't do it. At one or
2:06:33 > 2:06:41two players and the confidence they have would keep them going next
2:06:42 > 2:06:48year. Let's bring you up to speed with the table. Crystal Palace
2:06:48 > 2:06:58going down to Cardiff. They cement their place in the top six.
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2:06:59 > 2:07:05Blackpool drew with Millwall. Burnley and beat Reading. The top
2:07:05 > 2:07:13of the table, confirmation West Ham he finished in third place will
2:07:13 > 2:07:19play it Cardiff. That was the opening game of the season. The
2:07:19 > 2:07:29first games in the play-offs in the Lower Place side. Birmingham City
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2:07:32 > 2:07:37play Blackpool. We were at the game when a West Ham player Cardiff.
2:07:37 > 2:07:47With all due respect, West Ham were the better side. Blackpool are live
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2:07:48 > 2:07:55wires. They are the unpredictable as. Briefly, can they stay up next
2:07:55 > 2:07:59season? It will be tough, Swansea and Norwich, play the football, a
2:07:59 > 2:08:04good night and good chance. Norwich and Swansea have proved you can do
2:08:04 > 2:08:09it. Brilliant to have you here today to enjoy this. The fans are
2:08:09 > 2:08:14still on the pitch. Wonderful scenes. A fantastic atmosphere.
2:08:14 > 2:08:19They deserve them moments today to enjoy this, the players and the
2:08:19 > 2:08:23fans. The party will go on long into the evening. The Challenge Cup