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Reply | Juric
at 07:38 10 Feb 2025
If we still had something to play for, I would understand resting some off the players, but we don't.
This was an opportunity to play the best 11 to get them playing how Juric wants, and put in solid performance and structure, rather than 11 misfits looking all over the place.
As for next year, it will be a struggle. One positive, is that we don't have to worry about any players being poached or seeking a move. Other than. Fernandes and Ramsdale, they can all go and we start again. (assuming we keep funds to re-invest from sales and it doesn't go to Goztepe ) [Post edited 10 Feb 7:39]
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Reply | Burnley and yesterday
at 07:28 10 Feb 2025
It's not the Southampton way for defenders to be brave.
Our preference is for defenders to put their hands behind their back, shut their eyes and turn their back towards the striker. Bednarek and Stephens are masters of this. |
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Reply | Spare tickets for Burnley game
at 17:51 9 Feb 2025
Darth, if you got rid of those tickets, I am guessing you must be feeling really bad for putting 2 people through that game on Saturday. In hindsight the decent thing would have been to take the hit and spare 2 people the pain. [Post edited 9 Feb 17:52]
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Reply | Farce
at 08:38 9 Feb 2025
Armstrong worked hard for Saints and was a proven scorer in Championship, but he has proven he is just not good enough for Premiership. I am sure he will score many more for WBA and will be useful for us next year.
As for Wellington, I think he is an upgrade on Sugawara, Bree or Manning. All who have been very average and error prone. [Post edited 9 Feb 8:42]
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Reply | Juric calls Downes unprofessional live on air
at 07:34 9 Feb 2025
The jury is still out for me on Juric.
What we do know is that Downes has not performed this season and has been poor. without knowing exactly what has gone on between Juric and Downes, he probably had a few home truths and didn't like it, or his agent is pulling the strings ?
If Downes is angling for a move, he needs to improve. There will not be a queue of clubs chasing him at this rate. |
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Reply | Transfer window
at 06:16 4 Feb 2025
Totally agree. Why waste money on panic buys at inflated prices at this stage. Similarly, players on offer are only those that are not performing or where clubs see an opportunity to out. |
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Reply | 5 Things About Ipswich
at 17:59 3 Feb 2025
1. Station Hotel Pub opposite station was ideal. (agree with Nick - prices were a bit punchy, £7.30 for Guinness !)
2. Proximity of ground to station (Norwich is quite good as well).
3. No TV in ground to see replays ? Just score boards
4 Ipswich Station had a Greggs for my coffee on way home !
5 Good seat/view. I was at back in Row R, but did see the ' restricted' view seats, and they were horrendous. Not seen stanchion like that since the West Ham Boleyn Ground days. [Post edited 3 Feb 18:00]
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Reply | Southampton FC Payroll 2024-2025
at 15:54 3 Feb 2025
You can't attribute our crap defending and relegation plight on Ramsdale. Without him it would have been worse.
He will certainly have a release clause in his contract. It would be good if he stayed, but can't see it. I wouldn't blame him if he moved on. The owners, will also probably see this as an opportunity to cut wage bill, knowing we have 3 quality keepers in reserve  |
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Reply | Ipswich Matchday Thread
at 09:11 2 Feb 2025
Great finish and effort by Tall Pall at the end, but in the last 15 mins he looked absolutely knackered and was chasing shadows. His aerial threat was limited.
Wellington had a good debut. He looks a big upgrade on Manning and has pace.
I really can't understand what is going on with Bella-Kotchap ? Today was ideal for him to come instead of Stephens. It just doesn't make sense.
Great support today, and hats off to the guy I spoke to in Station Hotel Pub who had travelled from Middlesbrough ! |
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Reply | Newcomer - Ignore the user name
at 16:29 30 Jan 2025
Not sure "Gingers" is politically correct ? Obviously not done any diversity and inclusion learning ?
How about Jaffas, Hobnob or Ginger Nuts ? [Post edited 30 Jan 16:33]
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Reply | Super Jack
at 14:57 29 Jan 2025
22 you sound concerned ? I am sure he is fine :) |
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Reply | Dibbling on his way to Spurs ?
at 14:54 29 Jan 2025
Going back to early 80's, I had an uncle that had both a Saints and Bournemouth season ticket. He sadly passed away, many years ago, but was proud that he supported both. Admittedly, there was a big gap then between Saints and Bournemouth, but how times have changed. |
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Reply | Newcastle Game Matchday Thread
at 07:27 27 Jan 2025
100% correct.
Give them 45 seconds to identify the obvious howlers and remove the monitor at pitch side.
What purpose does that serve if people at Stockley Park can't make a decision. |
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Reply | Walker-Peters - off to Galatasaray??
at 18:48 26 Jan 2025
We are effectively down, and if we can get £5m for a player whose contract is out in June, it makes sense. I wouldn't begrudge him a move now given our predicament and staying with us when we went down.
Everton are not really a rival to us for last drop spot. They are 17 points ahead of us (18 if you include goal difference). I can't even see us getting 23 points , what Everton have now.. |
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Reply | Walker-Peters - off to Galatasaray??
at 16:21 26 Jan 2025
I wasn't there yesterday, but this is usually a tell tale sign. As for £5m, I can't see us getting that from a club who are skint and knowing he is out of contract in June. However, they may want to secure his services now, knowing there will be competition for his signature when he is a free agent? |
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Reply | Juric
at 13:09 26 Jan 2025
Yep. I would agree with you on that. He is a real talent, but sadly can't see him being here next season. [Post edited 26 Jan 13:11]
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Reply | Juric
at 11:32 26 Jan 2025
You're too quick and I shouldn't trust the spell checker on my Mac. |
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