| News Comment | Big Big Game For Russell Martin At Bournemouth at 13:47:10
Yes Martin may get the sack but I think, unless there is an alternative already lined up, that after 6 games would be far too early. Those that don't like Martin, didn't like him last year and despite celebrating going up were never going to give him much time in any case. Staying in the PL for a newly promoted side is always going to be tough. I have seen enough improvement over the last 2 games to believe he deserves more time. However it is football, so we shall have to see what happens. Hopefully 3 points and a chill pill for most of our fans. COYR |
| News Comment | This Weekend's Fixtures, Can Southampton Get Out Of The Premier League Drop Zone at 15:48:52
Leave the doom and gloom to our fellow strugglers. The squad is settled, performaces have improved and we have some genuine PL stars. We started slowish last season when lots of people, including me, confidently stated that we wouldn't go up under Martin if carried on playing this kind of football. He tweaked the playing style throughout the season despite claiming that his 'philosophy' was unchanged, so.... Yes ......but it may not be this week, lol. COYR |
| News Comment | Southampton V Ipswich Town The Verdict at 10:04:53
Definite progress. We have the nucleus of a really good team. Shame that a fluke unstoppable defection took 2 points from us at the death. It was always going to be tough coming up. Going up to 18th with a draw was an eye-opener. COYR |
| News Comment | Southampton V Ipswich Town The Preview at 12:19:45
We should be in with an excellent shout if we can field 12 players. I'm guessing you really mean Ramsdale and 2 from 3 CB's tho? |
| News Comment | Southampton V Manchester United The Verdict at 13:06:49
I expected this season to be tough and am prepared for the team to be learning on the job in the early season. The initial team set up was exactly what we had all been requesting, barring Stephens getting an automatic pick, however in Martin's defence on this THB has been off form and ABK looked rusty against Cardiff. We played really well first 30 mins in particular Midfield had the right balance between defence and attack, we were stopping Utd and turning them round. Then came the penalty and again Stephens is missing, he should be organising and even as other captains do, disrupting the delay so that the pressure is eased for the penalty taker. Go and push Onana back FFS! But Jack is nowhere. As you say the game deflated rapidly after that. Good to see Stewart getting a run out. If Archer can't take his chance, then Stewart needs to start ASAP. Next game I hope we stick with current formation, just THB or ABK replacing Stephens. In the first 30 minutes, there was real improvement over the performances in the first 3 PL games. I'm not getting too despondent as we knew we had to step up a level and, as they say, progress is not a straight line. COYR |
| News Comment | Southampton V Nottingham Forest The Verdict. at 11:23:56
At least everyone seems to have watched the same game! I can't get too upset until the squad is settled. We always start slow. Quite clear that some things need to change tho, got to trust RM to work on these like he did last season. COYR |
| News Comment | Southampton Nearing Cash Plus Player Transfer Deal at 12:25:06
I like Charly but I struggle to think of occasions when he has actually done anything of real note in a game to justify that opinion. He clearly has a spark about him and I'm convinced is one for the future. Sorry to see him go but again like Mara, if the transfer fee helps to improve the squad, then it's for all parties benefit. |
| News Comment | Sekou Mara Departs at 10:42:44
If ever there was a player who you could see desperately needed game time to improve it was Sekou. Clearly a talented player and just starting to bulk up for the role. I would have preferred a loan out but if that wasn't on the cards then a move is probably best for all sides. Best of luck Sekou. |
| News Comment | James Ward Prowse To Be Allowed To Leave West Ham United at 15:27:39
Where does he actually fit in our first team? Played as a DM but better as an attacking midfielder but we have several of those. Surely it's just the same old JWP conundrum good player but we don't know what his best position is,? |
| News Comment | German Club Agree Deal For Southampton Defender at 22:44:18
ABK, Salisu, Lemina, Boufal - all really gifted players but it just didn't seem to click here for them. Wish him well in his career just a shame it didn't really work out here for either him or us. |
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