'Eckert and team have put hope in our hearts again'
Southampton fans have their say on the race for automatic promotion and the play-offs in the Championship.
[BBC] [Getty Images] On Tuesday, we asked for your thoughts on Southampton's automatic promotion hopes and if you would be happy with a play-off spot after a slow start to the season. The Saints are unbeaten in their past 15 Championship games and have won seven on the bounce to climb from 15th in mid-January to fourth, just three points behind second-placed Ipswich, who have a game in hand. However, Tonda Eckert's side face the Tractor Boys in the penultimate game of the season on 28 April, three days after their FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Wembley.
Here are some of your responses: JP: After such a poor start, finishing anywhere in the top six is a colossal achievement. And to be two victories away from claiming the FA Cup? Total dreamland!
Tonda and the team have brought smiles to fans' faces and put hope in our hearts. I'm proud to be a Saint! Michael: I don't think we should sacrifice the FA Cup for the dubious privilege of a return to the Premier League, but I don't believe we will.
We have enough strength in depth and confidence to give it a right go against City. And we only conceded one goal against them in two league fixtures last season! The Wembley experience will be a great rehearsal for any play-off final that may result if we don't catch Ipswich (and get through the play-off semi).