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Who do you want in the Saints defence?
Saints left back, Gregory Vignal
Saints left back, Gregory Vignal

Throughout the entire season, Saints have had a problem with keeping out the opposition.

Ahead of this weekend's game with Bristol City, Saints had conceded a massive 67 goals in the league.

Three times this season the leaky backline have let in five goals - against Preston, Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City.

A seemingly endless run of injuries to centre halves certainly hasn't helped.

Last week Nigel Pearson swooped to land two experienced central defenders and with that in mind we want to know what your preferred back four is.

The rearguard has changed almost everyweek since August.

We want your ideal back four from the squad members who are currently able to play.

To help you get started, here's a list of the current squad members who have played - or still can - in defence this season, including those who are injured an unavailable.

  • Alexander Ostlund
  • Darren Powell
  • Gregory Vignal
  • Wayne Thomas
  • Chris Perry
  • Chris Lucketti
  • Oliver Lancashire
  • Jermaine Wright
  • Jhon Viafara
  • Andrew Davies (currently injured)
  • Chris Makin (currently injured)
  • Claus Lundekvam (currently injured)

    Simply list the right back, left back and two centre halves that you would choose from the players above. Add your selection and your reasons why to the comments below and the best ones will be featured in this weekend's copy of The Pink.

    To read previous entries for Question of the Week, click here.

    1:45pm Thursday 3rd April 2008

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    Posted by: Wazza on 2:16pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    Who do you want in the Saints defence?


    I will have -

    RB - Micah Richards
    CB - John Terry
    CB - Rio Ferdinand
    LB - Wayne Bridge.

    That'll do nicely!
    Posted by: Deano on 2:20pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    Alexander Ostlund
    Chris Perry
    Chris Lucketti
    Gregory Vignal
    Posted by: Rob McGrattan, Southampton, Itchen North on 2:39pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    Alexander Ostlund
    Chris Perry
    Chris Lucketti
    Gregory Vignal
    Posted by: wherearetheynow?, london on 2:43pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    Golac
    Steele
    Nicholl
    Peach
    Posted by: I hvae not renewed my, season ticket and wont ever again on 2:46pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    Who gives a toss. Supporting the Saints is like smoking cigarettes - only incredibly stupid people still do it!
    Posted by: Ciaran on 3:03pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    From left to right:

    Vignal
    Thomas
    Perry
    Ostlund

    I don't really know a massive amount about Lucketti, but I think Thomas has been a fairly decent signing since we got him in August.

    How we've missed Andrew Davies though.
    Posted by: dave, southampton on 3:04pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    who cares about the defence. scoring goals has been as big a problem at home all season.
    Posted by: Scott, Here on 3:05pm Thu 3 Apr 08

    Ostlund Lucketti Perry Vignal

    When fit Andrew Davis should replace any of them as he is by far the most consistant player we had up to the point of his injury.
    Posted by: leigh, coventry on 3:06pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    Deano wrote:
    Alexander Ostlund Chris Perry Chris Lucketti Gregory Vignal

    RB- Ostlund
    LB - Vignal
    CB - Perry
    CB - Thomas
    Posted by: Osama Bin Laden, A Cave far far away on 3:16pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    Lancashire and perry in the centre and jermaine wright at the corner flag selling kebabs
    Posted by: Alan S, Eastleigh on 3:18pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    LB Carlos
    RB Puyol
    CB Cannavaro
    CB Terry
    Posted by: Channon's Sideburns, Brockenhurst on 3:33pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    Crouch
    Wilde
    Lowe
    Askham


    I'd love to see all of them get tackled heavily for what they are all doing to OUR club.
    Posted by: JTOwens, USA on 3:57pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    wright phillips
    saganowski
    stern john
    pericard

    They've been keeping goals out all season.
    Posted by: mangobean, Eastleigh on 4:08pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    If Burley was still in charge, they may well have been played in defence by now.

    Ostlund - RB
    Perry - CB
    Thomas - CB
    Vignal - LB
    Posted by: Mike, Hedge End on 4:15pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    A 10 ft high brick wall!
    Posted by: hate skates, soton on 4:41pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    we are in sorry state right now. weve got poor management poor players and a poor playing style. its a shame that we cant do better than the skates. but hay when harry leaves they will be nothing and we will be the number one south coast team agian. COME ON YOU REDS!!!!!!
    Posted by: Saint Madcap, Horndean on 5:08pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    Playing Sunday football many years ago our "manager" at half time said to us and i quote "if we score more goals than them we will beat them" Wise words indeed.
    At the moment i can't see where the goals are going to come from. Never mind the defence. What happened to let in three but score four attitude? Come on lads one last push.
    Posted by: Mikethesaint, Locks Heath on 5:23pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    Thomas, Lucketti, Perry, Vignal
    Posted by: Saint Moogue, Middlesex on 6:37pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    RB - Ostlund
    CB - Perry
    CB - Thomas
    LB - Vignal

    If anyone gets injured bring in Viafara at CB(NOT Powell!) and utilise Thomas & Wright. Luketti I know nothing about.
    Posted by: Boogeyman on 6:44pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    viaffara
    perry
    lucketti
    vignal
    Posted by: gary, south wales on 6:58pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    rb-Jason Dodd
    lb-John Gorman
    cb-Nigel Pearson
    cb-Claus Ludvenkamp
    they cant do any worse even if Claus is injured.
    Posted by: gary, south wales on 6:58pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    rb-Jason Dodd
    lb-John Gorman
    cb-Nigel Pearson
    cb-Claus Ludvenkamp
    they cant do any worse even if Claus is injured.
    Posted by: David Crook, Yorkshire on 7:08pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    Andy Butler Central Defender (outstanding) Central Defender Scunthorpe Utd
    Dean Lewington (outstanding Left Back great left foot,good at free kicks) M.K DONS
    Posted by: saints101, Soton on 8:14pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    Ostlund very very overated.
    Posted by: Pete, london on 8:24pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    Just a point here - we haven't scored in the last 3 games - that's the current problem
    Posted by: Bored on 8:53pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    Hooray!! A football story!

    Well, not actually a story, in fact all a bit pointless!

    No idea who should play. Will leave that to NP and whoever will get my full support.

    (2 up front though please)
    Posted by: Mystery Investor, Freemantle on 8:57pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    This debate is pointless, just like Saints will be on Saturday. You could play 4 players from the Junior League and they would be just as good. Why have we got so many average players?
    Posted by: tim, southhampton on 9:39pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    andrew davies andrew davies andrew davies andrew davies pure passion
    Posted by: George, Hamble on 9:44pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    Fully fit squad;
    LB Gregory Vignal
    CB Andrew Davies
    CB Chris Lucketti
    RB Wayne Thomas
    Posted by: Mark jinks, southampton on 10:37pm Thu 3 Apr 08
    Vignal
    Davies
    Lancashire (enthusias
    m?passion?)
    Ostlund
    Posted by: Chris Wille, Oregon USA on 5:00am Fri 4 Apr 08
    In defence I would like to see the four best barristers to get us out of this mess. We are a laughing stock in the football world at the moment, particularly down the road.
    Why are you asking this question anyway? I can't see any point in it at all. Fans don't make team selections, apart from Ebbsfleet United of course. So stop all this nonsense Dan, whoever you are, and if you are currently employed by the Echo, then watch your back. I don't think you are doing the Saints cause any good at all. Will you reply? I doubt it!
    Posted by: Numpty basher on 9:07am Fri 4 Apr 08
    Chris Wille wrote:
    In defence I would like to see the four best barristers to get us out of this mess. We are a laughing stock in the football world at the moment, particularly down the road. Why are you asking this question anyway? I can't see any point in it at all. Fans don't make team selections, apart from Ebbsfleet United of course. So stop all this nonsense Dan, whoever you are, and if you are currently employed by the Echo, then watch your back. I don't think you are doing the Saints cause any good at all. Will you reply? I doubt it!
    What a numpty you are, Chris! How exactly is this damaging Saints cause? It's just the same debate that goes on in pubs around Southampton every match day. So why exactly does this reporter have to "watch his back"?

    Thank God you live in the US. That way I know I will never have the misfortune of bumping into someone as dull and sanctimonious as you.

    FWIW, my back four would be:

    Vignal, Thomas, Perry and Ostlund, although if depening on how good Lucketti is we could put him in the middle and move Thomas to right back.
    Posted by: brian dragon, australia on 9:34am Fri 4 Apr 08
    ostlund,perry,lucket


    ti,vignal,

    love the comment from wherearetheynow of golac,steele,nichol,


    peach ,made me smile but i would add all time greats John Mcgrath and (you wont get past me) Dennis Hollywood.
    Posted by: Dan Lowe, Southampton on 12:37pm Fri 4 Apr 08
    LB - my dad - he has two left feet when he dances so he's be a better option then Vignal

    CB - my nan - ok so she's not that quick, but she's quicker the Powell

    CB - my grandad - blind in one eye, very frail, but not as injury prone as most other Saints centre backs

    RB - a donkey - preferable to Jermaine Wright any day
    Posted by: phil, marchwood on 1:48pm Fri 4 Apr 08
    Perhaps this was started by Nigel Pearson himself as he hasn't got a clue who to pick? As someone else said - this is totally irrelevant now, or are Saints now becoming some kind of reality show? Perhaps there can be a 'defend off' for the last position, where each candidate has 3 balls pinged over the top and we see who manages to react on time and in the appropriate manner?

    Posted by: sailor sam, portsmouth on 5:03pm Fri 4 Apr 08
    Numpty basher wrote:
    Chris Wille wrote: In defence I would like to see the four best barristers to get us out of this mess. We are a laughing stock in the football world at the moment, particularly down the road. Why are you asking this question anyway? I can't see any point in it at all. Fans don't make team selections, apart from Ebbsfleet United of course. So stop all this nonsense Dan, whoever you are, and if you are currently employed by the Echo, then watch your back. I don't think you are doing the Saints cause any good at all. Will you reply? I doubt it!
    What a numpty you are, Chris! How exactly is this damaging Saints cause? It's just the same debate that goes on in pubs around Southampton every match day. So why exactly does this reporter have to "watch his back"? Thank God you live in the US. That way I know I will never have the misfortune of bumping into someone as dull and sanctimonious as you. FWIW, my back four would be: Vignal, Thomas, Perry and Ostlund, although if depening on how good Lucketti is we could put him in the middle and move Thomas to right back.
    I can see where Chris is coming from, because with SFC advertising their fixtures as 'First Class Football', they could need the barristers if anyone should take them to court under the trades description legislation.

    Personally, for your defence,I would recommend the Royal Marines! Tall as Guardsmen, and twice as smart!

    I am sure that Chris would appreciate that, because he has a sense of humour, something that you, Numpty basher appear to be lacking!

    Posted by: NC Fan for Life, Southampton on 5:38pm Fri 4 Apr 08
    Only four years ago was as good as any:- Dodd, Lundekvam, Svensen, Bridge.
    This season only Andrew Davies has proved good enough but as he is injured we have to go with the most experienced defenders and give the new ones a go. Therefore Thomas, Lucketti, Perry, Vignal.
    Posted by: Roger, st mary's on 7:37pm Fri 4 Apr 08
    cafu
    cannavarro
    terry
    roberto carlos

    Posted by: Chris Wille on 9:02pm Fri 4 Apr 08
    Numpty basher wrote:
    Chris Wille wrote: In defence I would like to see the four best barristers to get us out of this mess. We are a laughing stock in the football world at the moment, particularly down the road. Why are you asking this question anyway? I can't see any point in it at all. Fans don't make team selections, apart from Ebbsfleet United of course. So stop all this nonsense Dan, whoever you are, and if you are currently employed by the Echo, then watch your back. I don't think you are doing the Saints cause any good at all. Will you reply? I doubt it!
    What a numpty you are, Chris! How exactly is this damaging Saints cause? It's just the same debate that goes on in pubs around Southampton every match day. So why exactly does this reporter have to "watch his back"? Thank God you live in the US. That way I know I will never have the misfortune of bumping into someone as dull and sanctimonious as you. FWIW, my back four would be: Vignal, Thomas, Perry and Ostlund, although if depening on how good Lucketti is we could put him in the middle and move Thomas to right back.
    I don't see myself as dull or sanctimonious Numpty(A Scottich word I believe). You seem more like that by your comments.
    The point I was making is that the Echo seems to make light of our plight at the moment, that's all. By the way, you might be right with your selection, but Pearson will make the right decision I hope.
    Might see you down the pub one day, who knows?
    Don't bring your God into the argument either by the way. This is not a religious forum.
    Posted by: Ciaran on 10:47pm Fri 4 Apr 08
    Chris Wille wrote:
    Numpty basher wrote:
    Chris Wille wrote: In defence I would like to see the four best barristers to get us out of this mess. We are a laughing stock in the football world at the moment, particularly down the road. Why are you asking this question anyway? I can't see any point in it at all. Fans don't make team selections, apart from Ebbsfleet United of course. So stop all this nonsense Dan, whoever you are, and if you are currently employed by the Echo, then watch your back. I don't think you are doing the Saints cause any good at all. Will you reply? I doubt it!
    What a numpty you are, Chris! How exactly is this damaging Saints cause? It's just the same debate that goes on in pubs around Southampton every match day. So why exactly does this reporter have to "watch his back"? Thank God you live in the US. That way I know I will never have the misfortune of bumping into someone as dull and sanctimonious as you. FWIW, my back four would be: Vignal, Thomas, Perry and Ostlund, although if depening on how good Lucketti is we could put him in the middle and move Thomas to right back.
    I don't see myself as dull or sanctimonious Numpty(A Scottich word I believe). You seem more like that by your comments. The point I was making is that the Echo seems to make light of our plight at the moment, that's all. By the way, you might be right with your selection, but Pearson will make the right decision I hope. Might see you down the pub one day, who knows? Don't bring your God into the argument either by the way. This is not a religious forum.
    Nope, dull and sanctimonious describes you perfectly, Chris. Devoid of charisma is another description I'd use for you, too.
    Posted by: The Rasmus on 10:54pm Fri 4 Apr 08
    Chris Wille wrote:
    Numpty basher wrote:
    Chris Wille wrote: In defence I would like to see the four best barristers to get us out of this mess. We are a laughing stock in the football world at the moment, particularly down the road. Why are you asking this question anyway? I can't see any point in it at all. Fans don't make team selections, apart from Ebbsfleet United of course. So stop all this nonsense Dan, whoever you are, and if you are currently employed by the Echo, then watch your back. I don't think you are doing the Saints cause any good at all. Will you reply? I doubt it!
    What a numpty you are, Chris! How exactly is this damaging Saints cause? It's just the same debate that goes on in pubs around Southampton every match day. So why exactly does this reporter have to "watch his back"? Thank God you live in the US. That way I know I will never have the misfortune of bumping into someone as dull and sanctimonious as you. FWIW, my back four would be: Vignal, Thomas, Perry and Ostlund, although if depening on how good Lucketti is we could put him in the middle and move Thomas to right back.
    I don't see myself as dull or sanctimonious Numpty(A Scottich word I believe). You seem more like that by your comments. The point I was making is that the Echo seems to make light of our plight at the moment, that's all. By the way, you might be right with your selection, but Pearson will make the right decision I hope. Might see you down the pub one day, who knows? Don't bring your God into the argument either by the way. This is not a religious forum.
    Nor is it a forum for dickwads, but you're still here.
    Posted by: Chris Wille, Oregon USA on 1:05am Sat 5 Apr 08
    sailor sam wrote:
    Numpty basher wrote:
    Chris Wille wrote: In defence I would like to see the four best barristers to get us out of this mess. We are a laughing stock in the football world at the moment, particularly down the road. Why are you asking this question anyway? I can't see any point in it at all. Fans don't make team selections, apart from Ebbsfleet United of course. So stop all this nonsense Dan, whoever you are, and if you are currently employed by the Echo, then watch your back. I don't think you are doing the Saints cause any good at all. Will you reply? I doubt it!
    What a numpty you are, Chris! How exactly is this damaging Saints cause? It's just the same debate that goes on in pubs around Southampton every match day. So why exactly does this reporter have to "watch his back"? Thank God you live in the US. That way I know I will never have the misfortune of bumping into someone as dull and sanctimonious as you. FWIW, my back four would be: Vignal, Thomas, Perry and Ostlund, although if depening on how good Lucketti is we could put him in the middle and move Thomas to right back.
    I can see where Chris is coming from, because with SFC advertising their fixtures as 'First Class Football', they could need the barristers if anyone should take them to court under the trades description legislation. Personally, for your defence,I would recommend the Royal Marines! Tall as Guardsmen, and twice as smart! I am sure that Chris would appreciate that, because he has a sense of humour, something that you, Numpty basher appear to be lacking!
    Nice quote Sailor, and it would seem that the numpty basher, (and I won't go into detail about the origin of numpty, except to say it is Scottish), seems to be acting like a judge and jury here. I have a great sense of humour, so I am told.
    Hey, this is better than emails sometimes...apart from the fact that you can't esare junk, but that's the world we live in I suppose.
    Good luck against WBA, but if you don't make it, I won't use vilifying posts, or try to rub your nose in anything nasty.
    Posted by: Chris Wille on 3:10am Sat 5 Apr 08
    Ciaran wrote:
    Chris Wille wrote:
    Numpty basher wrote:
    Chris Wille wrote: In defence I would like to see the four best barristers to get us out of this mess. We are a laughing stock in the football world at the moment, particularly down the road. Why are you asking this question anyway? I can't see any point in it at all. Fans don't make team selections, apart from Ebbsfleet United of course. So stop all this nonsense Dan, whoever you are, and if you are currently employed by the Echo, then watch your back. I don't think you are doing the Saints cause any good at all. Will you reply? I doubt it!
    What a numpty you are, Chris! How exactly is this damaging Saints cause? It's just the same debate that goes on in pubs around Southampton every match day. So why exactly does this reporter have to "watch his back"? Thank God you live in the US. That way I know I will never have the misfortune of bumping into someone as dull and sanctimonious as you. FWIW, my back four would be: Vignal, Thomas, Perry and Ostlund, although if depening on how good Lucketti is we could put him in the middle and move Thomas to right back.
    I don't see myself as dull or sanctimonious Numpty(A Scottich word I believe). You seem more like that by your comments. The point I was making is that the Echo seems to make light of our plight at the moment, that's all. By the way, you might be right with your selection, but Pearson will make the right decision I hope. Might see you down the pub one day, who knows? Don't bring your God into the argument either by the way. This is not a religious forum.
    Nope, dull and sanctimonious describes you perfectly, Chris. Devoid of charisma is another description I'd use for you, too.
    Well Ciaran, (what an unusual name by the way). I don't see myself as being morally superior(sanctimonio
    us)towards anyone. Are you? And what on earth could you possibly know about my charisma? Do you have mystic powers?
    OK, enough is enough. My passion is the beautiful game of football. Unfortunately I have got myself into this thread thing. It seems to be like a disease. Can't help myself though, just like you. Come on you Saints!!!
    Posted by: true saint, southampton on 11:28pm Sat 12 Apr 08
    tim wrote:
    andrew davies andrew davies andrew davies andrew davies pure passion
    ya that is true but a brick wall would be nice.
    Posted by: le saint, @ work on 11:26am Wed 16 Apr 08
    I hvae not renewed my wrote:
    Who gives a toss. Supporting the Saints is like smoking cigarettes - only incredibly stupid people still do it!
    A true supporter through thick and thin. I bet you sat in the library and went home early, good ridance!!!! You Numpty
    Posted by: Joe, Southampton on 11:22am Sat 7 Jun 08

    why does everyone love alexander ostlund hes been poor since the start of the season!

    RB:Jermaine Wright
    LB:Gregory Vignal
    CB:Chris Perry
    CB:cHRIS lUCKETTI
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