Play offs

Has I missed something but nobody has yet made a thread about it .
by the way
Saints 1 2 Derby.

A Steve Howard double gave Derby a 2-1 win in the first leg of the Championship play-off semis at Southampton.
Billy Davies' Rams finished three places and nine points ahead of George Burley's Saints in the 46-game league season.
But the visitors fell behind after just seven minutes at St Mary's when Marek Saganowski laid the ball into the path of Andrew Surman, who steered home a sumptuous curling left-footed shot from 20 yards out.
Stephen Pearson headed wide and Howard's low strike drew a fine save from home keeper Bartosz Bialkowski as the Rams responded.
But the hosts were denied a penalty by referee Michael Jones when Tyrone Mears appeared to foul Kenwyne Jones in the 18-yard box.
It was nearly 2-0 on 27 minutes but Chris Baird's glancing header from Gareth Bale's free-kick flew inches wide.
And Davies' troops drew level on 36 when Matt Oakley's chip into the box allowed Howard to send a looping header into the back of the net.
The lively Saganowski crashed a fierce drive against the crossbar and Pearson flashed a shot narrowly wide before a thrilling half ended.
And it was Derby who made the better start to the second period, with Howard turning Pele inside out before lashing a 20-yard shot just wide.
Pele was having a poor game and gave away a crucial spot-kick on 57 minutes after tugging Pearson's shirt in the box. Howard coolly converted for his 19th goal of the season, proving he was a bargain signing after costing £1million when he joined from Luton.
More sloppy play from Pele allowed Jon Macken to rifle a 25-yard effort against the upright - but that served as a wake-up call for Saints, who piled on the pressure late on.
First Saganowski's goalbound shot was bravely blocked by Jay McEveley - then the Pole rattled the crossbar on 70 minutes with a close-range strike, before scissor-kicking a rebound over the bar.
Rudi Skacel wasted a free-kick on the edge of the area in stoppage time - but the Rams held on to gain a crucial advantage ahead of Tuesday night's second leg at Pride Park.

Wolves 0-1 West Brom
Great goal by Kevin Phillips.

Wolves have easily been the better team, just happened to be a f@ck up from Gary Breen that cost them!

Jody Craddock!!!

Wolves 1-1 West Brom
Great stuff from Andrew Keogh, fantastic delivery from him and then a bullet header from Craddock!

It's the least they deserve.

How did that lad Kightly played.

Dark Savante wrote:How did that lad Kightly played.

He's been MOTM so far

Just ahead of Andrew Keogh I'd say...

Olofinjana!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wolves 2-1 West Brom.

Wolves 2-2 West Brom
Kevin Phillips....

Fucking cracking game!!!

Final Score

Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-3 West Bromwich Albion.

West Brom and Derby final is a more then strong possibility now.

Derby are my choice anyway, I think for Southampton to turn it around at Pride Park will take something special.

Wolves now have an uphill task BUT, Derby games can go either way.

the only play off that matters is tomorrow night at the gay meadow

although i saw a bit of both the championship games. they looked surprisingly open matches, for playoffs. i always expect caginess, considering the stakes

Get in the baggies ! Derby Vs WBA would be a great final but there is still a long way to go yet.

Derby are a dirty team that purposefully go out to injure players and play Sh*t long ball football

one of the few clubs where i dislike the team and not the fans who (however annoying they were) give good support

so Charton will paly Championship League next season.

Cking wrote:so Charlton will play Championship League next season.

Yes.

at least they've got a sense of humour - they chanted - "bring on the scunthorpe" when 2-0 down

What a game! 4-4 on aggregate, extra time awaits!

Nice I want Southampton to get promoted.

I prefer Saints as a team.

But it would be great to See Billy Davies in the Premiership, he deserves his chance after so many near misses.

f@ck sake Derby how could you throw this away!

Derby very close with a left footed shot that graced the post.

Come on Destruction Derby!!!!

Where is Bale, is he injured?

He was on cruches at the sidelines for the game on Saturday, so I assume he has a longstanding problem with is foot/leg.

Cesc wrote:He was on cruches at the sidelines for the game on Saturday, so I assume he has a longstanding problem with is foot/leg.

Ah, thanks I don't follow the Championship much.

Well done to Saints

I'm so proud of you, whether you win or lose in the pens (or the last few minutes of normal time), i'm dead proud to be a Saints fan atm

Rasiak-9 wrote:Well done to Saints

I'm so proud of you, whether you win or lose in the pens (or the last few minutes of normal time), i'm dead proud to be a Saints fan atm

I have no sky can someone tellme who scores / misses ? good luck saints

Oh man! just look at the fans, the agony of penalties.

Sgoater1 wrote:

Rasiak-9 wrote:Well done to Saints

I'm so proud of you, whether you win or lose in the pens (or the last few minutes of normal time), i'm dead proud to be a Saints fan atm

I have no sky can someone tellme who scores / misses ? good luck saints

Southampton shoot first MISSED