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Boss Roy Keane will assess the fitness of defensive trio Damien Delaney, Gareth McAuley and David Wright in training today before deciding on his side for Saturday’s game at Blackpool. The Town manager will also look at how David Healy and Owen Garvan came through their midweek international matches.
Chris Makin is still Town's main doubt ahead of Saturday's sell-out clash with Southampton. Makin has so far failed to overcome a foot injury and could miss only his second league game this season.
THE look of delight on the faces of goalscorers James Beattie and Brett Ormerod summed up the day perfectly. Saints beat Watford 2-1 at Villa Park on April 13, 2003 to book their place in the final of the FA Cup. Goalscorer Ormerod confessed it was “a dream come true”. Thousands of Saints fans dreamt of further glory in the final against holders Arsenal on May 17, but it wasn’t to be. SAINTS V WATFORD FA CUP SEMI FINAL JAMES BEATTIE CELEBRATES HIS GOAL dig9918 However, Saints were assured of a European adventure the following season for the first time in almost 20 years.