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Comment | What Was Frank Lampard's Problem After Southampton Game
at 17:53:05
Lamps thought THB should have been sent off and had a pen awarded against for what I, and the ref, saw as a 6 and two threes tussle in the first half
When THB called him out for his foul mouthed rant at the Northam he followed him and had a go at him There was much finger pointing from him and when THB obviously said something back a player then appeared to attack Taylor It may have been the guy who got the red
The authorities need to take a long look at the footage an censure ALLplayers and coaches I don't object to Lamps giving a bit back to the Northam (Russ Martin did to the Cardiff fans) but that was well OTT |
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Comment | Southampton V Coventry City The Verdict
at 17:30:39
We got a point off the leagues leading team sio I'm happy with that
First half chances were rare but we had two that probably should have been converted
Their goal could have been avoided but for a couple of mistakes by Manning He could have let it go out for a throw but having kept it in play he should have hit a 40yrd clearance
Once they rightly went down to 10 men we dominated the game We created enough chance to make their keeper MotM
Unlike most I agreed with Archer coming on Upto that point we were short of bodies in the box when the ba was played in I thoughtght Archer and Armstrong would park themselves around the penalty spot and wait for the service
We need to average 2 points a game from here so wins at Oxford and Brum are a must |
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Comment | Southampton V Coventry City The Preview
at 12:19:41
Were Stoke top of the league when they beat us earlier this season?
Anyway this is a massive game tomorrow and one that we should all be excited about I just hope they don't play about at the back taking 7 or eight passes to get out of our own box It's good to be going to the game expecting something rather than hoping for something
I see rugby coaches are now asking the players how they want to play Is thiis a modern coaching method? |
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Comment | Southampton Linked With Another Goalkeeper
at 13:26:50
The two keepers we are rumoured to be after would both be replacements for Alex Niether is up to being first choice in the championship or the EPL |
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Comment | Southampton At Norwich City The Verdict
at 22:29:38
We have some talented defenders who are not playing to their strengths The 3 centre backs should cover the width of the goal when they are defending at 18 yard 12 yards or 6 yards When they scored the first goal it was at our left hand post, the second at our right hand post In both cases the nearest cb was Wood He was trying to cover for Stevens first and THB for the second
Why are those three cb allowed to play out in the RM way? Are they dictating the style of play?I lost count of the times we almost lost the ball in our own box and it totally failed in sucking players in Norwich played a high,quick press which we could have countered by playing over the top Not every time but enough to make them think |
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Comment | Southampton V West Bromwich Albion The Verdict
at 17:37:33
The only thing to say about the first half is to say I would give it 9.5 out of ten
Inthe second half we reverted to playing the Russell Martin way at the back.I can't believe that TE has sanctioned that It makes me wonder about the season from day one
A lot of our second half problems were caused by reverting to possession based play The Russell Martin way
THB, Stephens,Manning,F Downes and Bazunu were all regulars under Martin in the championship They have all said they enjoyed playing tippy tappy Did they try and demand being allowed to play that way under Still who refused Have they dictated to Tonda how they will play?It would be a form of plyer power but in a positive way
Whatever is causing our second half woes it needs to change pronto |
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Comment | Southampton V West Bromwich Albion The Preview
at 13:54:52
I rate Ryan Mason as a coach and expect him to give his team a game plan to frustrate and contain our attack It almost certainly will not be as entertaining as the Brum game
Hopefully Tonda will show his versatility and come up with another winning formula
I would advise anyone who hasn't already done it to watch both halves of his press conference on the os |
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Comment | How Tonda Eckert Has Changed Saints Fans Opinion On Recruitment Policy
at 16:41:28
Apart from playing captain calamity TE has done very little wrong I would prefer a back four with THB and either Wood or Edwards In a back 3 Quarshsie is the only other left sided CB
The improvement in THB is down to him getting game time after he missed the pre season although his confidence returning is probably down to TE
Dynamic Damion Downs may well thrive and if he does then TE will have really made a silk purse out of a sows ear |
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Comment | Southampton V Birmingham City The Verdict
at 11:37:25
It is so good going to a game feeling like we can get something out of it
The starting 11 are almost picking thereselves again
Birmingham were arguably the best team we have seen at SMS this season and they never let their heads drop
Fellows needs a goal He should have had one on Saturday but rattled the bar
I loved the little wave by Scienza when he was playing draught excluder
I still prefer a back four7 which would cut out some of the crosses but letting the crosses come into a packed box hasn't caused too many problems
A word for Bazuna That save with his legs from a deflected shot perhaps shows that his reflexes are sharpening up
Win the next 2 and I think we will be in a play off spot
Another bonus was seeing Coventry lose |
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Comment | Southampton V Birmingham City The Preview
at 13:57:36
If he persists with a back 3 then for me it should be Wood,THB and Edwards
Janderand Downes flanked by Manning and Fellows with Leo,Azaz Arma
Needs someone to sit on Stansfield and play like we did against Leicester should see us do ok |
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Comment | Southampton Set To Appoint New Manager Ahead of Birmingham Game
at 17:08:21
I'm sure that if it isn't Tonda someone in the press corps would have a name and a reason for us
If it is Carrick a lot of fans are going to be upset because his style is exactly the same as RM Possession based and playing out from the back |
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Comment | Southampton At Millwall The Verdict
at 17:02:42
I don't think I will ever get 100% enjoyment from a game where we play a back 3 especially if it includes Stevens
We were lucky to get the pen just because refs just don't give them VAR in the prem has failed to cut out the wrestling and shirt pulling
Their worldy second goal may not have happened if Aribo hadn't turned away from blocking or deflecting it He really was off the pace and looked totally uninterested
The winner really should have been cleared off the line but THB had an air shot at it
Yes we missed Leo but our squad shouldn't be so badly affected by one missing player
Interesting that the substitutions are already being criticised by some I've said before no manager will ever satisfy all fans when it comes to changes |
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Comment | German Club Considering Raiding Southampton
at 14:17:38
Delwizard going 6 points on someone is definitely possible in 29 games but I am torn here Do we really want to go straight back up and have another season like the last one?
Then again the competitive me wants to be in the best league
So hey ho but let's enjoy it |
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Comment | German Club Considering Raiding Southampton
at 11:24:00
His January priority must be to reduce the squad size again Get a fee for those out on loan and not worry too much about incoming until the summer
Tonda has given him a problem now because all of a sudden promotion is back on the agenda Looking at the current play off candidates we must consider ourselves to be competitive in that company Even an auto spot is not beyond the bounds of possibility
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Comment | Southampton V Leicester City The Verdict
at 13:06:23
It's now proving to be the team/squad we all thought we had before the Wrexham game It's a real joy to watch.
I still don't like 3 at the back but I thought it looked quicker without captain calamity
We never utilised Quarshie's long throw although THB wanted to Tonda wagged a finger and said no
Just 6 points away from an auto spot for those that want to go back to the PL.Looking at the last 4 that should be doable over 29 games |
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Comment | Southampton V Leicester City The Preview
at 17:16:54
Surely it must be our turn. We were robbed last season when tall Paul had his shirt nearly pulled off
Any bets on how often the 9-0 is mentioned on Sky
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