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Reply | Centre forward.
at 11:58 11 Dec 2025
I was one of many that were calling for a decent CF under Will Still, but Tonda has changed the way we move the ball forward so much that I really don't think we need one because we are scoring more than enough. it's the other end we need to look at We'll have the option of moving to 2 up top to chase games if we need to when Ross Stewart is fit again.
I'm also for getting a Keeper in January, but only if there is a decent one available to actually improve us. |
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Reply | Adam Armstrong Moving Up Top Scorers List
at 12:20 8 Dec 2025
Interesting issue you've raised there. When RS returns do we try and adopt a different way of playing? Also how can you drop AA with the form he's been in lately?
If we play 2 up the formation will have to change and that could be disruptive.
I'd say use RS as an impact sub initially and we see how it goes. |
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Reply | Views From Behind the Dugout II
at 23:24 7 Dec 2025
Like us Ipswich have had a re-vamp, although not a change in Manager. I would say they have vastly improved over the last 6 games or so. At the start of the season they were the promotion favourites, but had a lackluste start. They would have been expected to beat Coventry.
Lampard has got Coventry playing very well and since 2 seasons ago they have improved quite a bit. I would put them on a par with Saints on current form.Should be a real gem of a game to watch. |
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Thread | Scienza
at 23:26 6 Dec 2025
Leo Scienza returned today and was heavily influential in getting us the win against Brum. You could see what was missing in the Millwall game. He can break lines like noone else in the team. I think he may well turn out to be the most influential Saints player in the last 10 years.
Your thoughts people? Are you a Scienza fan or do you think he's a bit too hyped? |
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Reply | Tonda confirmed as Head Coach.
at 19:08 6 Dec 2025
It appears your right. Will Still was the issue.What the players needed was someone to give them some confidence back after last season and now they have it and that makes aworld of difference.
I think it's about 50% confidence, 50% actually playing the right ball forwards. The midfield is now linked to the front 3 and we are creating 3 or 4 times the amount of chances a game than we were under Still. |
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Reply | Played for Saints and Millwall
at 12:14 28 Nov 2025
Oh Yeh! I forgot Ruddock went to Spurs first. He certainly had a great sense of humour. I can't attest to how awful seeing his bare arse was though :) |
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Reply | Southampton At Millwall The Preview
at 22:04 27 Nov 2025
Anyone remember the old Den? I remember going in the late 80's/early 90's when Millwall were briefly in the top flight. They had Tony Cascarino and Teddy Sherringham up front so were a damn good outfit at the time.
I rememeber getting a can of Lilt taken off me by the police on the way in as that was obviously considered as a weapon back then. We then preceded to be shown into our "cage" for the match. We started to take the piss out of the Millwall kids at the back with their squeaky voices, chanting "Meeewall, Meeewall". The MIllwall fans were not best pleased and too say there were a few threats would be an understatement. They kept us in for a long time after the game as aresult, so they could stop Millwall fans going for us.
I think the match was a draw but it wasn't a memorable one. I remember Glenn Cockerill scored. |
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Reply | Played for Saints and Millwall
at 21:46 27 Nov 2025
Oooo! Terry Hurlock Oooo! Terry Hurlock.
Talk about ferocious in the tackle. Neil "Stomper Ruddock" as well.
Imagine if they had played in the same Saints team. I think they missed each other by about a year or 2. Think Ruddock was sold to liverpool before Hurlock arrived. |
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Reply | Is Tonda Eckert THE ONE?
at 22:21 26 Nov 2025
Well after the last 2 games he's won me over. The QPR game we should probably have not won that. He got lucky, but luck is something a manager needs on his side,so I'm all for that. Lets face it Saints needed some luck and it's started this great run.
The wins at Charlton and here against Leicester have not been in the slighlest lucky though. TA has got them breaking fast out of the press. We didn't see this in any of Will Stills games. What TA has brought is new and all about the style he is enforcing on the team. I really couldn't see anything under Will Still apart from an impotent version of Russ Ball. I think the players were not being coached (or they were just ignoring him). They were having to play based on their previous experience under RM.
I think on the evidence so far it's clear TA has a working formula with this team and thats quite a rare thing, to get the team playing consistenty well.
If he wins at Millwall he's got to get the job. If he loses, we'll see for the first time in the games to follow if he's a quick learner and can get the team to bounce back, in which case you have to give him until Xmas really as a minimum, but must decide before the Jan transfer window. |
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Reply | Charlton v Saints matchday thread...
at 18:24 22 Nov 2025
Very good 1st half display. Saints were briefed well and played a tactically astute game.
Charlton pressing and saints playing between the lines made this one way traffic. They did figure it out in the 2nd half though so don't get too excited.
Tonda is already proving himself a far better manager than Still, but he hasn't played a top 6 team as yet, Still played 5 of the top 6, lost 4 and drew 1. We have to play Coventry yet who are flying and before that a tricky Leicester team. I think the Foxes will give Ekhart his first true test as they are potentially top 6 material. [Post edited 22 Nov 18:29]
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Thread | Rating the new signings
at 20:50 14 Nov 2025
We might not have had time to fully assess the new blood coming in since the summer, but I would like to know peoples opions on them so far. I hope it's subject to change becasue I think some of them we'll needto see a massive improvment. I'm hoping the new manager gives them a fair chance.
My scores on the doors.
Leo Scienza - Has been inspirational on and off the pitch since his arrival. I like his directness and he has a good shot. 8/10
Casper Jander - Needs to work on his finishing as he's missed a few sitters, but to be getting in the position to miss in the first place is a real positive. Doesn't go missing like some of his team mates 7/10
Tom Fellows - Sometimes his dribbles end up going nowhere, but the one that ended up with an assist to Fin Azaz was excellent. Has had some good spells in games. Probably more positive than negative, but can be quiet soemtimes. We need to get the ball to him more. 6/10
Josh Quarshie - Has strength and pace, but can't read the game as yet. Hopefully this will improve but I fear he's going to0 cost us goals by being out of position. definately one for the future though. I hope he gets game time so that his development isnt' stifled 5/10
Fin Azaz - Until the Sheff Weds game he's been a bit of an anomoly. Very much disappears from the game for long periods (exactly what I heard before we signed him). I won't be bothered if he contributes goals and assists, so lets hope his productivity improves and matches what he used to do for Boro. 5/10
Mads Roerslev - I'm really not convinced Mads defensivly. He's looked ok going forward at times and even played in midfield, however he was signed as a full back and in that regard I think he's had maybe a couple of decent games. 4/10
Damian Downs - I'm struggling to give him any points to be fair but if we maybe give him some for his pre-season goal and relativly ok performances then. It's clear though games in the Championship are at a pace way too fast for him. His footy brain is not fast enough and he ends up giving the ball away when he should be holding it up. Missed chances he has had, but mostly is too ineffective to get in goalscoring positions in the first place. 2/10
Elias Jelert - Hopefully someone will play him as he's looked very decent. Just not enough game time to score him though.
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Reply | I’m a genius
at 20:24 14 Nov 2025
There is a job going you know! |
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Reply | SKY SPORTS BREAKING NEWS TONDA ECKERT
at 19:56 13 Nov 2025
They will give Eckert time until Xmas. If he wins another 4/7 games he'll probably get the job.
If he only wins 1 or 2 then they will turn to another German Manager. Probably Farke as he'll be available by Xmas.
I'd much rather get an experienced manager now, but the one that they want probably isn't going to come right away. |
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Thread | Interview questions for the next Manager.
at 23:16 10 Nov 2025
You are Sports Republic. Legends in spotting young inexperienced manager talent to turn into the next Jurgen Klopp. What would you ask the prospective Managers at interview?
A few samples from me :
1. Would you be happy to play at least 3 CB's or maybe even 5 CB's at once, so we can pass it across the backline the whole game?
2. Would you be happy keeping Jack Stephens as Captain?
3. Can you make sure when we put subs on they are played wildly out of position, in keeping with the clubs style?
4. If our team's season was a movie, what genre would it be and who would play you as the manager? |
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Reply | Tonda Eckert Hits The Top Spot In Bookies Favourites List
at 11:26 10 Nov 2025
#Ignore_the_bookies.
Until he's had 6 or more games in charge you can't really judge him and therefore he can't be considered for the job. He has no experience as a Manager at this level, so judging him on 2 games is quite laughable.
I'd much rather go for experience as we need someone in place after the international break, in order that they can assess their squad and make good in the January transfer window. |
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Reply | The Gary O'Neil shouts
at 07:41 9 Nov 2025
Saints have already had their ex-Skate experiment as Manager. That went well didn't it? NO NO and thrice NO. |
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Reply | In praise of Armstrong
at 07:34 9 Nov 2025
I'm all for whistlblowing if it's for the greater good of the club. It must be frustrating working your socks off, whilst others are just not giving it their best. |
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Reply | Bazanu
at 00:23 9 Nov 2025
I think he means there is potential to change if you're inexperienced. A lot of Bazanu's errors are down to poor decision making. He tends to come out when he shouldn't and punch when he should catch. If he can learn when to do those things and when not to the basis of a good keeper are there. McCarthy is just a poor keeper period. [Post edited 9 Nov 0:24]
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Reply | Tonda Eckert
at 00:18 9 Nov 2025
Have to 100% agree on this. Our players are used to 3 CB's though, which is why I think the Interim Managers don't have the bottle to change it. |
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Thread | New Striker
at 17:23 7 Nov 2025
OK so you have £20 Million to spend. Who are you going to get in January?
Free agents out there like Bamford & Antonio so you might not need to spend anything!
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