CAN WE SUCCEED WHERE CHARLTON AND WEDNESDAY FAILED?

Saints have to visit Rochdale on Saturday and then travel to Hartlepool on Tuesday. On Tuesday night Sheffield Wednesday lost 2-1 at Rochdale, while Charlton lost 2-1 at Hartlepool. Can Saints fare better?

I think the next two games are crucial and will be tough. In terms of playing the top teams we have to play Charlton twice, Bournemouth and Brighton away and everyone would say they are the crucial games but if we don't take at least 4 points from next two games we will be in trouble.

As for Rochdale a home record of 6 wins 6 draws and just 2 defeats show just how tough this game will be. If we play like we did against Carlisle no chance of a win. They are sitting just outside of the play off places so full credit to them to get themselves sin that position.

Wins in both games is what we need if we are going to catch Brighton but just don't see that happening so will settle for a win from Hartlepool game and a hard earned point from Rochdale. Hopefully Ricky will be inspired by playing back at his birthplace and with 5 goals in last 3 games he could be back on the scoring trail just when we need him.