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Comment | Southampton At Coventry City The Verdict
at 19:50:12
Agree with the positive comments. Think what RM has achieved in a short time. He inherited a big squad in a mess, no obvious style of play, rubbish more or less every week. Now we have a recognisable way of playing and a team that wants to play for the manager. Yes we're in a lower league but I still think it's impressive what's been achieved. Fans have to be realistic about this season. Leicester have retained most of their quality so that's one automatic place gone. Ipswich are doing what we did all those seasons ago when we got back in the PL. Playoffs would be a good result imo |
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Comment | Southampton At Coventry City The Verdict
at 13:42:23
Draw was a fair reflection, I thought. Coventry were well set up to break down most of our attacks.
It's a decent result away against a decent team on a good run.
Aribo is not a winger, and looked better when moved to CM. I think this is a more natural position for him as he's good at breaking up play.
We lack creativity in midfield. Once they'd marked Stu out of the game we resorted to attacks down the wings, which becomes very predictable.
The subs were effective and I think Charley is a good option for attacking midfield. We should use him more and accept that some days he won't be at it.
Che unfortunately adds little to the team when he starts. He doesn't suit our style. I reckon he had about 5 touches in the 65mins he was on.
My dream is that we sell Che and get Ings in, as he has far better link up with midfield.
I don't get the hatred for Manning. He's not a world beater but he's a decent defender and attacker and always provides an option.
Glad to see Baz is looking good.
KWP MOM |
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Comment | Does Kamaldeen Sulemana Have A Part To Play In Southampton's Season
at 12:22:24
Truth is that we don't really know what his attitude is like. It's all hearsay so far. In his defence he was bought by one manager and then he was sacked so he didn't get as many chances. He could be another Mane, he could not, but let's give him a chance.
My main concern is how does KS fit into Martin's slow, possession based build up style? |
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Comment | Southampton At Sunderland The (Damning) Verdict
at 11:06:11
Just to add: I'm wary of people (in life and at work) who are wedded to a particular way of doing something that is blind to specific circumstances. RM's strong attachment to the possession game therefore worries me a little because we're not Man City, and therefore opposition managers with experience (Mowbray) can predict exactly what we'll do and can target the weaker links. We need some flexibility in how we set up |
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Comment | Southampton At Sunderland The (Damning) Verdict
at 10:13:04
Team selection was too arrogant. Mara and Edozie can't play together as neither is good enough defensively. Unless he's injured why not play Charles? It was too early for holgate to be drafted in.
While I have no worries about our midfield or attack, our defence is still dodgy. Neither FB fills me with confidence, and a lot depends on the quality of the CB from Man City
The possession based style is fine but it needs some versatility: Sunderland had us sussed and knew they could punish us on the break.
Overall, I can accept this result as a bit of a freak due to the madness of the transfer window, but it does also point out some problems with RM's selections and his system |
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Comment | Southampton V Queens Park Rangers The Verdict
at 20:05:30
In the four games I reckon we've played a representative cross-section of champ teams: the good, the bad and the ugly. We've not been perfect but we've ended with 7 points.
I think RM and his team are doing a great job so far for two reasons: all the upheaval cis not easy to manage, and second the players are buying into the style in spite of all the changes. |
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Comment | Bayern Munich Interested In Southampton Star
at 09:09:23
harsh take on the player in this article. ABK got injured at the end of last season and, according to RM 3 weeks ago, he is still injured. RM was very complimentary about ABK's attitude.
If ABK wants to go to bayern munich I'd hardly begrudge him. I really hope he stays with us but think that's very unlikely |
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Comment | Southampton Confirm Departure Of James Ward Prowse
at 23:17:44
In the end it's decent business for both clubs. Prowse will do well at WHU. He's always put in a shift and has been a stabilising force amidst the madness of saints over the last few years. Wish him all the best |
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Comment | Sheffield United Have Will Smallbone Offer Turned Down By Southampton
at 14:17:09
My positive mood of Friday is evaporating fast. If we are to sell then the replacements need to be good. Of course, SR have a patchy record on signings so far.
I'd say that Sheffield United are almost certain to go down so it might not be the best move for smallbone long term |
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Comment | Southampton At Gillingham The Verdict
at 11:52:32
Agree that it was a bad decision to play perraud as cb and to throw the youngsters under the bus. Perraud has been a model pro imo and didn't deserve that |
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Comment | Southampton At Gillingham The Verdict
at 10:17:34
In a press conference over the summer RM said that there would be bad days as well as good days ahead. Clearly the possession based approach only works if everyone understands their role and multiple players are showing for the ball when we're in possession.
RM is somewhat culpable as it was kamikaze to go for an entirety different 11, but at the same time this was against L2 opposition and the players should be able to adapt.
I'm of the view that we're better off out of the cup given how demanding the league is, but this result is embarrassing |
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Comment | Southampton Announce Signing Of Goalkeeper
at 10:31:53
I suspect that they are looking to move McCarthy on. He's stagnating with us, so better all round if he moves on imo. I am hopeful that Bazunu will get better, and he fits with the style of play RM wants |
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Comment | Southampton V Bournemouth The Pre Season Preview
at 12:44:51
You have a real bee in your bonnet about this fixture! Imo it's no more or less pointless than our other friendly fixtures, but at least Bournemouth is local and so it's easy for the clubs to arrange (plus little unnecessary carbon footprint). Surely a test against a middling PL club has some value too?
In terms of player selection, we might as well accept that the team that starts the season won't be the same as the team we have on 1st sept. For that reason I'd play any player who wants to play at the start of the season, even if they might be gone by sept. Some of the players who are linked with moves away might not move... |
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Comment | Newcastle Set To Drastically Increase Livramento Bid
at 22:40:30
Christ, football is depressing at the moment. Bring back the good old days when Newcastle were shambolic (Titus Bramble etc). Don't like the new good Newcastle. At least Spurs are the gift that keeps giving |
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Comment | Ibrahima Diallo Departs St Mary's
at 22:36:29
In the Gaston Ramirez group of showing real quality at times, but not cut out for the PL. Always seemed to put in a shift. Good luck to him |
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Comment | Saints Need To Connect With Their Fans With Managerial Appointment
at 18:34:49
I know Russell Martin from his time as a player at Wycombe (my local team at that time). A very good, humble guy.
Yes he's not achieved loads as manager so far but he's only 36 FFS. He got MK Dons to the playoffs and after he left they got relegated. He's done OK at Swansea, which would have been a tough gig after Cooper.
We were never going to get Potter. Give Martin a chance |
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