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Drury Relishing Facing Saints
Drury Relishing Facing Saints
Tuesday, 6th Mar 2012 11:19

Andy Drury is relishing the task of taking on Championship leaders Southampton at St Mary’s this evening.

The Town midfielder is in the form of his life, netting twice in an uninterrupted 10-game run of league games that has seen him firmly establish himself in Paul Jewell’s starting line-up.

Drury, 28, said: “It will obviously be a huge test. You look where they are in the table and at their home record — just two defeats in 17 games — and it tells you how tough it is likely to be.

“But we are going there in decent form ourselves. We have won five of our last six and the one we lost, at Brighton, wasn’t as bad a display as the 3-0 scoreline tends to suggest.

“We can go there full of confidence, play our own game and hopefully come back with something. The only pressure we are under is the pressure we put on ourselves to perform and carry on with the good run we are on.”

Drury’s recent form has been a revelation and if it continues he may well figure in the end-of-season Player of the Year polls.

He added: “I am probably playing the best football of my career right now and with us also winning games it could hardly be going any better for me.

“I’m enjoying it in a central role, in the thick of things and getting on the ball a lot. At my previous club, Luton, I tended to operate out wide more.

“The competition for places — Luke Hyam, Grant Leadbitter, Lee Bowyer and Ryan Stevenson all want to be starting — is also keeping me on my toes.

“Luke didn’t play at the weekend but Grant came in and did well. Lee came off the bench and so did Ryan, so there are plenty of people looking to play.

“I don’t really mind who is alongside me because I tend to play my own game. All I want between now and the end of the season is to keep playing well, hang on to my place and get us as high as possible in the league table.”


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ArnieMsBigToe added 12:20 - Mar 6
I fear this could be a bit of a 'hossin'. Mind you, I really hope not. I would prefer to have Hyam starting rather than Lead Boots. Or . . . even Stevenson.

Southampton are a very good side. You have to give Adkins credit. He has done a good job at St Mary's. . .

Never mind . . . At least Jas009 and Daley will be commenting from the Asylum tomorrow. Lets hope Bobble is on form.
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irishtim added 12:36 - Mar 6
Keep it going Andy. Another cracker 2nite would be nice.
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baznsez04 added 12:37 - Mar 6
Well done Andy, Its great to players taking their opportunities when they come- goes to show you can never write some people off.....Bullard take note , your time will come again.
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John_Portman added 13:52 - Mar 6
keep your head down and work hard! thats all you need to do!! The rest will come!
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Tractamatt added 15:31 - Mar 6
Deffinate candidate fo a contract extension i said before that the next 2 games are gonna be a real mare I just hope that whatever happens the guys keep their chins up.I would be pleased with a point tonight to be honest.COYB
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Normandyblue added 16:36 - Mar 6
We will win tonight
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davekl12 added 18:57 - Mar 6
While I believe Southampton will win, a modest scoreline in abundance with a battling display is the most important thing.
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