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Comment | Kyle Walker Peters Giving Russell Martin A Dilemma
at 01:21:39
KWP has been a favorite of mine for a while. He has been a great servant was great in the Championship despite probably expecting to be sold. Its frustrating that we cant pin him down but you can understand that that he wants regular premiership football and we haven't exactly shown the ambition that inspires belief that he will get that at saints.
He is a right back and being continually relegated to second choice RB must be a frustration. Sugawara has been great coming in and as Dell boy said Taylor is and experienced LB. It seems totally sensible process of phasing him out and the two new fullbacks in. |
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Comment | Southampton V Manchester United The Verdict
at 10:09:04
Outrageous sack the board! I totally expected us to beat Man U convincingly like we haven't in the last 20 years.
Seriously, the only thing I will continue to criticise Martin for is playing Stephens. I totally get that he is trying to build a team and loyalty is part of that, Bella Kotchap doesn't play , because even though he is a better player he hasn't should the requisite commitment , I understand that and even agree with it .
I thought signing THB for 20m was great business, is anyone coming in for Jack Stephens? For any price? No one wants him, he is our CAPTAIN. We have conceded 8 goals and if you look he is involved in most of them.
He looks good at times but makes a couple of serious mistakes a game. I keep watching the second goal, while other players are rushing out or other players, he is on his heals and calmly watching the shot go past. He leads the team with a stunned passive response.
I don't see him talking to players, organising anything , I see him wandering around like he is trying to remember if he left the gas on at home.
Positives, because there are some and we didn't really expect to win .. did we?:
1: Dibbling (obviously)
2: Midfield looked so much better without Stephens in it. Fernandez in particular looks like he will be quality. We actually turned with the ball and no one passed it back to defenders under pressure from 2 opposition players. I thought we tried more even if it didn't come off we continued to try.
3: Ramsdale continues to make great saves and his distribution is pretty decent too
4: RM at least noticed the tactical changes that Ten Hag made with changing the press . He made significant changes and gave the players he brought on time to make a difference. Just a Shame we went down to 10 shortly after.
5: RM wont need to decide if he is loyal to his Captain for 3 matches. |
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Comment | Southampton Agree Transfer Fee For Tall Paul Onuachu
at 16:06:43
He was always going to be sold off. It’s not just the fee for FFP but also the wages. I echo the frustration that he never got a chance but he was never likely to this season either. The growing frustration is with the system of play. Diaz and Armstrong are both strikers but it doesn’t look like they will get the opportunity to play in that position . It’s no coincidence that after 3 games our only scorer is a full back. |
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Comment | Arsenal Goalkeeper Linked With Southampton
at 10:23:02
Think this could work perfectly , if not Ramsdale then someone else's top 2nd keeper.
I would have preferred a top out of contract keeper that would have provided experience and mentorship of Gavin. |
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Comment | Southampton Keen On Signing Brighton keeper
at 12:59:49
Yes not exited about this at all McCarthy was a poor decision and a missed opportunity to get someone who was at least class in their day. There are a number out there that would love the challenge with guaranteed starts then be a decent 2nd Keeper.: Pepe Reina anyone lol ! |
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Comment | Saints Set To Agree Deal With Keeper
at 16:13:22
I'm not sure that some people watch the same game to be honest. Bazunu is an exceptional young goalkeeper. McCarthy on top form is mid at best.
Bazunu is better in all aspects, better positionally, better shot stopper and distribution wise he is streets ahead.
He has been asked to play a specific way by RM in order to get us out of The Championship.
Of course if we try to play that way against Man City we will suffer. However Man City are not going to come to St Marys, shut up shop and play for a point like 90% of Championship teams so im hoping that we play more like we did against Leeds.
We do need to strengthen in that department so I wouldn't welcome McCarthy staying on. Lumley wasn't trusted when the time came so he will need to be loaned out as well. The End of McCarthys contact should be an opportunity to find alternatives. He is 34 surely we can find someone that age that would welcome a final fling in the Prem |
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Comment | Southampton Linked To Reunion With Armando Broja
at 12:07:53
In the Championship we were a top team without a clinical striker. We had to play as we did. In the Prem we are not the same proposition. The final is probably more indicative of how we will play.
Broja could be a good option, IF he is the best we can afford. If we can get him for 20m it could represent a great deal and a Che upgrade.
My reservations are his cruciate ligament injury and his mentality both are a bit random at 22/23.
Personally I can see him going to Everton |
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Comment | Stuart Armstrong Weighing Up Options
at 10:17:35
He was unhappy playing bit parts in our relegation season and his form was sporadic as a result. He is a great player and has been a great servant for Saints, however I think he may have run his course at saints. Fiorentina would be a great destination for him. |
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Comment | Saints May Have To Cash In On Star Defender
at 09:51:03
I didn't realise Jans age. For me he has about 5 years left 3 of those will be his prime. Makes best business sense to keep him and Also for stability of the team. |
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Comment | No Togetherness No Character No Fight
at 13:16:58
Understandably people are upset. However its worth accepting that our ability to fold like a paper bag did not start with Russel Martin.
We lost 5-0 to the team that will win the division with players they have acquired by breaching FFP even though they probably have the most finances in the division.
They have a better squad, a better manager and played with a freedom of a team that was already promoted.
Our League position and our points total is a fare reflection of what we might have expected having been relegated in last position by 6 points.
Time to get out of the bed change the sheets and look forward to a trip to Wembley |
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Comment | No Togetherness No Character No Fight
at 13:16:50
Understandably people are upset. However its worth accepting that our ability to fold like a paper bag did not start with Russel Martin.
We lost 5-0 to the team that will win the division with players they have acquired by breaching FFP even though they probably have the most finances in the division.
They have a better squad, a better manager and played with a freedom of a team that was already promoted.
Our League position and our points total is a fare reflection of what we might have expected having been relegated in last position by 6 points.
Time to get out of the bed change the sheets and look forward to a trip to Wembley |
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