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Report | Portsmouth v Southampton Your Report added by WestSussexSaint at 17:20:50
As much as it pains me to say it a draw was probably the fairest result. Saints were by far the better footballing team but Pompey had the greater physicality and desire. On form Arma would have scored at least one of his chances but he looks short of confidence at the moment. Azaz had his best game for a while, not in the sense of being heavily involved but when he was his little passes unlocked their defence. I thought THB kept Bishop largely quiet.
Overall it was one of those games which was more “must not lose” rather than must win. |
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Report | Portsmouth v Southampton Your Report added by Bowlercow at 15:52:00
At least we created chances even if we didn't take them
It was certainly a better spectacle than the game at SMS
Could have been 2 up by half time if AA had taken the right boots
Their goal would have been ruled out if we had the dreaded VAR Amost a good enough reason to want it |
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Report | Queens Park Rangers v Wrexham Your Report added by CateLeBonR at 15:18:00
Well I guess we got our monies worth. Rangers were dominant in the first half and should have been further ahead at halftime. Poor decision making in the final third and bad luck meant we only got the one goal and allowed Wrexham a route back into the game. Still I thought we looked comfortable up until the red card.
Some good displays in there with Paul Smyth and RDS probably our best combination down the left if lacking creatively. Cook and Dunne again very good. Madsen and Morgan looks an exciting proposition although Morgan's passing was pretty woeful and I felt he could have shot on a couple of occasions when in good positions. Madsen was excellent and my MOM. Not sure what to make of Mbengue and Dembele down the right but they were mostly ok apart from the obvious madness at the end. Kone channelling his inner Helguson with a physical hard working display and not lacking in skill. Walsh was his usual inconsistent self.
With Mbengue out for the Ipswich match I wonder if Dunne will return to RB with Cook moving across and Edwards coming in at left centre. That's probably what I'd do although I suspect they'll just play Edwards at RB. |
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Report | Queens Park Rangers v Wrexham Your Report added by CateLeBonR at 15:17:59
Well I guess we got our monies worth. Rangers were dominant in the first half and should have been further ahead at halftime. Poor decision making in the final third and bad luck meant we only got the one goal and allowed Wrexham a route back into the game. Still I thought we looked comfortable up until the red card.
Some good displays in there with Paul Smyth and RDS probably our best combination down the left if lacking creatively. Cook and Dunne again very good. Madsen and Morgan looks an exciting proposition although Morgan's passing was pretty woeful and I felt he could have shot on a couple of occasions when in good positions. Madsen was excellent and my MOM. Not sure what to make of Mbengue and Dembele down the right but they were mostly ok apart from the obvious madness at the end. Kone channelling his inner Helguson with a physical hard working display and not lacking in skill. Walsh was his usual inconsistent self.
With Mbengue out for the Ipswich match I wonder if Dunne will return to RB with Cook moving across and Edwards coming in at left centre. That's probably what I'd do although I suspect they'll just play Edwards at RB. |
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Report | Southampton v Sheffield United Your Report added by TimSaint at 12:11:00
Finally a win, but with more composure this could have been so much better.
Could easily have been 3 up at HT and added a couple more in the 2nd half.
Shooting practice definitely required for Sunday.
Good to see a back 4, but our 2 CBs still managed to get in each others way and Sheff U nearly scored from it FFS !! Both full backs were much better than the CBs on the night.
Once again though, we struggled to see the game out and we helped create chances for the opposition in the last 15 mins with silly misplaced passes, getting caught in possession and an inability to keep the ball. Some panic and desperate defending helped us see it out in the end.
An at times ugly win, but much needed and we would all be happy with a similar win on Sunday !!
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Report | Southampton v Sheffield United Your Report added by beynali73 at 12:05:12
Agree with the comments so far. We do have some quality within the team and going forward/creating chances it looked decent again, similar to the Hull game, and among others. The lack of confidence in front of goal and the lack of quality at the back are the big issues which means we only have 36 pts at the end of January in a league which has a general lack of quality but which most teams make up for in organisation, grit, simplicity and square pegs in square holes.
The good news is these issues are pretty easy to fix. SR won't buy a decent CB or two or fit striker. However the other deficiencies re organisation, simplicity and grit can be fixed with effective management. Whether Eckert can do this is the difference between relegation and staying in the championship which is the most important thing now as under SR we are not a top flight club.
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Report | Southampton v Sheffield United Your Report added by Block8 at 08:37:30
We looked stronger as a unit with the back four, who all played well. Downes looks a far better player when he can concentrate on his own game and not worry about covering a cumbersome back three.
Having a target man who can win & hold the ball opens more options and allows us to move the ball forward more quickly. Good all-round performance although we definitely need to be more clinical in front of goal, should have been at least three goals for us! |
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Report | Southampton v Hull City Your Report added by Boris1977 at 09:55:13
Trying not to think about next weekend as our defence are going to get bullied relentlessly from a better organised team who will be up for a fight against our powder puffs. Bragging rights for several decades to come unfortunately. |
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Report | Southampton v Hull City Your Report added by sandywelsh at 22:15:41
Today was one of the worst games this season. We have a defence who don't know how to defend. We also have a team that are not fit enough to play for ninety minutes at speed so play in slow motion! We need new central defenders that can make headed clearances and organise the defence. I am dreading this team playing Pompey next Sunday. |
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