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Comment | Depth Of Southampton Squad Is Will Still's Problem
at 20:29:26
Find myself disagreeing with much of this article if not the main premise. To my mind Wood, Edwards, Charles, Jander, Stewart, Armstrong should all be considered starters and also Quarshie who, whilst not faultless, is much better than the alternatives. Cameron Archer also could start if AA can’t for any reason. I am not convinced about Roerslev and it is early to form judgement on Jelert though he certainly is aggressive. |
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Comment | Southampton At Sheffield United The Verdict
at 14:28:57
WestSussexSaint, regarding the referee, I am sure you are correct that Blades fans would have a very different view. The facts remain however that Stewart was tripped with no contact on the ball by the keeper and McCarthy was clearly (from the tvs viewpoint) held down for their late ‘equaliser’. On to Derby then COYR. |
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Comment | Southampton At Sheffield United The Verdict
at 10:59:01
My points from the game
1. Ross Stewart is starting to show what he is capable of and that will be a major boost for us if he keeps it up
2. Good that AA's miss didn't affect him after the break another big plus point him coming into form. Good to see Cameron Archer getting some time too, against a tiring defence he could be very useful.
3. Despite his error for the goal I hope Quarshie keeps his place as that defence, whilst not perfect, is a huge improvement
4. I am not wholly convinced by Roestov but let's see.
5. Charles is becoming a great player for us and Jander looks like he may be one of the buys of the season.
6. I thought Azaz and Fellows had quieter games last night.
7. Robertson is a great find but he is going to need to toughen up as too often he was pushed off the ball when he came on.
A word too for the referee who I thought had a very good game, the only exception being the failure to send off the Blades player for the two footed aerial foul in the first half. Many would not have spotted the holding of McCarthy or would have bowed to the home crowds wishes. |
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Comment | Southampton V Middlesbrough The Verdict
at 17:20:01
Oh and as an aside judging by his performances this season we should never have let Sulemana go. Just shows what he can do with a bit of support. |
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Comment | Southampton V Middlesbrough The Verdict
at 17:18:49
My takeaway is from the game for what they are worth more as follows
1. The defence looks far better with the changes that have been made in the last two games we can only hope that will still persist with these changes
2. Ross Stewart and AA look like our best starters up front, although I would keep Cameron Archer in mind to as he has proved effective in some games
3. We definitely need goalkeeping reinforcements, shame we had to let Ramsdale go. Hope the City youngster arrives and is capable.
4. As the manager and players have said we need to turn some of these games into wins soon, like Tuesday preferably. |
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Comment | Southampton At Liverpool The Verdict
at 19:59:26
Things I learnt or confirmed from the game
1. Liverpool's second goal was offside but apparently you cannot expect the officials to do their jobs at Anfield
2. We have far better options than Stephens and THB in central defence
3. Similarly we have far better options than Downs up front, I don't know what Still was thinking bringing him on rather than Stewart
4. Some of our new players look very useful, sadly not the ones our manager chooses to play in the league so far
5. We have a goalkeeping issue, is the City youngster a real possibility
6. Our team spirit is not dead if the right players start
Coys but please pick the right starters Will. Bring on 'boro |
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Comment | Southampton At Hull City The Verdict
at 09:16:54
Sorry but Stephens has to go. Our captain is just not good enough. For the first goal he lost his man and then was like a statue allowing him a tap in or rather a knee in unhndered. Sadly the poor management appears to be spreading to the women's team too and don't get me started on the Hampshire cricket at the moment.
As others have said above completely unacceptable performance. |
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Comment | Southampton At Watford The Verdict
at 11:14:11
Maybe they were doing the referee. Shea Charles challenge that led to their second goal was an excellent tackle that should not have been penalised although there was a foul earlier but that was back towards the half way line.
Stephens almost gifted them a goal as usual, when will our manager learn.
On the positive side I think Cameron Archer is playing very well. Would like to see him and a fully match fit Stewart together. |
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Comment | One In And Four Out Likely At Southampton On A Controversial Friday
at 16:38:05
If Saints did not give permission WHU should be properly sanctioned for an improper approach however given the incompetence/ corruption (take your choice) of the authorities they will doubtless escape punishment. Just as Liverpool did when they poached Van Dyck. Hope we have a very good sell on clause.
I am not very familiar with the incoming players but for now happy to trust in the views shared above. I thought Archer looked well up for it on Tuesday and his goal was very well taken. Would like to see him and a fully fit Stewart together. Not sure what is going on with Adam Armstrong but he has looked well off the pace recently, perhaps another fully fit ?
Would love to see WHU relegated and us promoted, might then have a chance of buying back Fernandes - LOL |
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Comment | Southampton At Norwich City The Carabao Cup Verdict
at 11:00:51
Frankly that second team performance looked much more organised and together than our first team on Saturday. I would be quite happy to see that side start on Saturday perhaps with the inclusion of THB and then Fernandes and Robertson at some stage. |
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Comment | Southampton V Stoke City The Verdict
at 12:17:19
Utterly pathetic display, with the exceptions of Wood, THB and Robinson, even Fernandes had an off day - perhaps a response to selling Dibling ?.
When will our manager realise that Stephens is just not up to it. He should have pushed their striker out wide for the second but just let him cruise towards goal. I did not see their first goal but I gather Flynn Downes was largely to blame.
Completely agree with saintmark1976 that we have a collection of forwards who cannot hit a barn door. Was really hopeful about Stewart but, whilst it may not have counted if offside, he still missed the target from inside the six yard box.
Really dispiriting day. |
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Comment | Southampton At Espanyol The Verdict
at 10:21:24
I watched only 15 minutes on this game and in that time Jack Stephen’s passed to the centre forward for the first goal conceded a penalty for the second. Giving him a three-year contract extension is just a sick joke by Sports Republic aimed at the fans. |
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Comment | Ivan Juric Finally Proves His Worth For Southampton With Sulemana Transfer
at 09:12:51
We will regret selling him, under a good manager and with decent strike partners he will shine and we will again count the cost of poor SR decisions. SR incidentally appear intent on having the women's team relegated as well given that they have released our best player Molly Pike. Utter nonsense. |
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Comment | Southampton V Arsenal The Verdict
at 11:43:13
Yes Block47M the referee and var were far from impartial. Sugawara conceded two penalties in the games against Liverpool that were a lot less obvious hand balls than the one Arsenal should have been punished for yesterday. |
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Comment | Southampton V Arsenal The Verdict
at 11:39:15
We will see if things have changed, there is still the recruitment and sale of players to be sorted for next season. I am however faintly optimistic that there will be things to look forward to next season. I wonder if Will Still had any input into the team selection. I wish him well particularly after all his girlfriends medical hardships that they have endured over the last few years.
Shame you couldn’t give Ugochukwu and Sulemana a shout out our two best players on the day.. |
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Comment | Southampton At Everton The Verdict
at 16:18:13
More rubbish from you Nick about Sulemana. How many balls did we play over the top for him to use his speed against their slower central defenders - answer- none. Zero tactical nous from Rusk. Would have been much better to have him on with Stewart but there you go.
Another stunning success by Sports Republic seeing Alzraz turning out for our opponents. Sooner they go the better. |
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