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Comment | Southampton V Portsmouth Information Suggests Bubble Game
at 13:55:23
Despite being a lifelong fan I have only been able to attend SMS regularly in the last few years and a ST holder for the last 5. Therefore this will be my first experience of attending in person a derby against Portsmouth and so I’m reassured that the club are engaged with the police early. Communicating plans to fans early is also welcome.
My interest is only in supporting the team on to a big win against the opposition. If the measures being put in place allow all fans to attend in safety and minimise opportunities for any idiots to cause trouble then so be it. |
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Comment | Is Former Star Worth A Punt For Southampton On A Free
at 12:55:36
Saints need to reduce the size of the squad, not keep filling it with journeymen or crocks. Just because Lallana has retired does not mean there has to be a replacement in the “Saints ex prodigy” role. |
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Comment | Saints Award Jack Stephens A 3 Year Contract.
at 18:07:14
I think Stephens is more than capable in the Championship, especially if Bednarek and THB depart as is very possible. However if the club is serious about its ambition for promotion I don’t see Stephens is able to play at PL level. For that reason a 3 year extension seems excessive, especially given his age he is hardly likely to improve. |
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Comment | Ivan Juric Finally Proves His Worth For Southampton With Sulemana Transfer
at 13:15:10
Couple of points
1) Even if Juric has paid over the odds, I don’t think this transfer covers the losses felt by Saints through relegation. Now if he and Russel Martin would like to reimburse all the fans for the ticket money they spent last season watching the cr@p last season then fair enough.
2) To IanRC and all the other Sports Republic bashers out there. Our owners are far from perfect and no doubt have made mistakes which Dragan recently acknowledged. But before you complain again have a read of what is happening at Sheffield Wednesday to see what really bad owners are like. |
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Comment | Southampton Squad Should They Stay Or Should They Go ! Part 6
at 13:02:37
As I have mentioned on previous posts about who will be here next season, Adam Armstrong is a difficult one to call. There is no doubt he has the ability to score plenty of goals in the Championship. It’s also true that the clubs aim is to get promoted back to the PL at the first attempt where Armstrong has had several attempts and failed to cut it. Therefore will Adam have the motivation to put in the effort needed to get those 20+ goals over this season when realistically he will be dumped if we do get promoted.
The stay or go debate may well come down to an honest conversation between AA and WS about future plans and whether AA can prove he has the fight for another promotion campaign knowing what that might mean. |
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Comment | Southampton Squad Should They Stay Or Should They Go ! Part 6
at 13:02:35
As I have mentioned on previous posts about who will be here next season, Adam Armstrong is a difficult one to call. There is no doubt he has the ability to score plenty of goals in the Championship. It’s also true that the clubs aim is to get promoted back to the PL at the first attempt where Armstrong has had several attempts and failed to cut it. Therefore will Adam have the motivation to put in the effort needed to get those 20+ goals over this season when realistically he will be dumped if we do get promoted.
The stay or go debate may well come down to an honest conversation between AA and WS about future plans and whether AA can prove he has the fight for another promotion campaign knowing what that might mean. |
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Comment | Former Club Interested In Taylor Harwood-Bellis Return
at 13:58:19
I can’t see a club like Burnley going for anything other than a loan deal given that their prospects for a second season in the PL look about as good as ours did. My preference would be to sell THB this offseason to fund any rebuild but if that’s not possible then a loan with obligation to buy, say if Burnley do avoid relegation, would be the next best thing. |
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Comment | Will Russell Martin Break Rangers Transfer Record In Southampton Raid
at 12:34:00
For me Saints should look to keep Downes at all costs. After his issues with Juric he came back into the team under Rusk and was starting to look like the player we had signed on loan the previous season. He and Shea Charles would form a very good midfield in the Championship.
Stephens and Aribo are less of a concern and if the deal is there to be done then go for it. |
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Comment | Southampton Squad Should They Stay Or Should They Go !
at 13:19:09
I don’t think Bazunu is as bad as people think but neither is he the finished article. There is no doubt that at 23 he is still young as a keeper and will continue to develop. He may well be a fine keeper in 5 years but we need him to be a top keeper now.
I would retain him unless a silly offer is made but ideally he would be the back up and we get a better immediate option in. |
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Comment | Returning Loan Players Could Be Crucial For Southampton
at 13:21:26
This shows how the loan system, used well, has been a real benefit to the club. Edwards, Charles and Edozie certainly should be key contributors for us next season. Bazunu too if his injury is not a big issue as while he was suspect in his shot stopping I think Russell Martin teams in general conceded plenty of goals so the issue was likely more tactical than solely down to the keeper. That said if his injury remains a concern an incoming loan could give cover for him and McCarthy. I hear Forster is a free agent ;).
Adam Armstrong will be an interesting one. I think his time with the club will largely depend on
a) whether Archer stays - reports of Leicester interest if the appoint RM as new manager.
b) his fit with WS formation - my understanding is WS likes getting crosses into the box. Great for Stewart but not sure this is a strength for AA.
c) where his head is at - will he want to put his all into a promotion campaign only to be dropped again if we are promoted. Last time in the Championship he had a point to prove but I don’t think he has that motivation this time. Possibly better he goes elsewhere to re-energise his motivation, if we can get a reasonable fee.
For me it is Centreback which will need the biggest attention assuming THB, Bednarek and ABK are all sold. Stephens, Wood, Edwards and the youngsters can DAJFU but I think we will need depth in this position for a long season. |
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Comment | Southampton V Arsenal The Preview
at 09:17:29
Like all new incoming managers Will Still will have my support. Why would any Saints supporter want him to fail? Clean slate and let’s get behind him and whatever squad he ends up with through this summer.
As for the match, let’s get through it and consign this season to the bin where it belongs. I just hope the club have read the mood music and don’t do a lap of appreciation. As you have said only a very few players deserve it and I doubt there will be many fans left in the ground anyway. |
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Comment | Will Still In Pole Position For Southampton Job
at 12:34:22
The situation around Rohl is partly to do with Sheffield Wednesday but also partly that Rohl has attracted interest from other clubs and he is hedging his bets. In particular there maybe some attractive options in the Bundesliga and if serious would likely be a preferred option for Rohl than a Championship level Saints. |
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Comment | Joe Aribo's Performance Against Man City Has Saints Fans Asking Questions
at 12:53:47
I agree that as a coach you shouldn’t need to immediately sub a player on a yellow card but subbing Les at HT was absolutely the right decision. He was already lucky to still be on the pitch with similar fouls that only one resulted in a booking and then stopping a free kick showed a lack of experience/common sense.
As for Joe being the replacement he may not have been a natural CDM but he is miles better in that position than Smallbone as showed during the second half. I expect if we get an decent offer for him this summer we will sell but if not I think he can be a good player for us in the Championship. |
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