Southampton Geading For Oblivion

That was the headline over at the Times Online. Southampton were on the verge of being relegated to Div. 3 (sorry, I'm in no mood this morning for the fancy name the marketers ) for the first time since 1960.

Saints destiny was not in their own hands. Going into today they were tied with Leicester on 51 points. Only Southampton's horrible defense had them with a -17 GD. They needed Leicester to not win. Or at least if Leicester gets a tie, Saints had to win. It wasn't going to be easy with Sheffield United going for a last minute chance at a play-off spot.

Somehow at home in front of a sold out St. Mary's Southampton managed to pull off a 3-2 win. Stern John had a brace twice over. He had a 2 goals but managed to take a few years off of everyone's life from the stress of being a man down for the last ten minutes after John picked up a 2nd yellow.

SAINTS STAY UP!

Inigo Idiakez On The Move Again?

Over at Vital Football Jack07 is reporting that Southampton and Q.P.R. could not come to terms on a transfer fee for Inigo Idiakez. Southampton bought Idiakez from Derby for £ 250000 last August. Idiakez had 1 goal in 13 game and didn't seem to settle into the team before encountering some injuries. With Saints able to bring in Liverpool's Danny Guthrie on loan, there was plenty of midfielders. Idiakez is on loan to Q.P.R. until May 6th. It may be the Saints are waiting to sell him until they see if they make the play-offs.