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Comment | Could Adam Lallana Make A Surprise Return To Southampton
by SFC_Referee at 15:50:54
It wasn’t so much the fact that he left for Liverpool, but rather how he said only a few weeks beforehand that he was gonna stay and made out that saints was gonna be where he ended his career and spent the most time at etc… yet as soon as Liverpool came knocking (who at the time weren’t anywhere near as good as they’ve been in recent years) ditched us. As that’s what got under most fans skins and is why many don’t have an issue with Lambert, Clyne or Mane yet do with him and Van Dijk for how they left us. |
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Comment | Could Adam Lallana Make A Surprise Return To Southampton
by underweststand at 11:17:55
More of the " old guard " names mentioned. After Theo, then Alex Ox..a nd now.. Lallana.
Obviously not 90 minute players every week (injuries permitting) but having a few old heads in the dressing room can do no harm. They know the club well and wouldn't need a GPS to find the way to Staplewood or SMS.
Whether its one of them, or someone else.. it's essential to have experienced players with some pedigree as we have such a young squad - and especially if we get back to the Prem.
; I agree with West Sussex above,
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Comment | Could Adam Lallana Make A Surprise Return To Southampton
by WestSussexSaint at 10:35:58
I have no ill will towards AL for moving on to Liverpool from Saints. He was looking to progress his career at a time when his stock was high. However I don’t see him coming back and fear it would be another Theo Walcott signing I.e. high wages for little return except possibly with slightly fewer injuries. |
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Comment | Could Adam Lallana Make A Surprise Return To Southampton
by SanMarco at 10:31:11
When I saw the Lallana to leave Brighton story I knew we would get this speculation. I see zero evidence for this. I know in this day and age plenty of people feel that 'truth' doesn't need evidence or any kind of factual basis but I am not one of them. NOT a dig at Nick as this story was totally inevitable!! |
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Comment | Southampton At West Bromwich Albion The Play Off Verdict
by LoisDeem at 08:44:17
We cannot allow them that many chances this time.
So, a more positive outlook at home, with the right line up and less suicidal back foot gifts to the opposition, and the best team (clearly) will prevail.
Total and absolute backing throughout the however many minutes that are necessary will then be duly rewarded.
I agree with virtually every contribution above, and trust /hope this is not at odds with the manager and club.
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Comment | Southampton Sell Out St Mary's For The West Brom 2nd Leg Play Off Semi Final
by LoisDeem at 08:32:33
Positive that it's sold out so quickly (other than the hospitality*).
Suggest the club need to have some diplomatic discussions if they want those corporate hospitality seats sold. Otherwise, looks like the blatant profiteering may have discharged another bullet to the foot again. Hope this can be resolved, but mainly that Saints can get the result(s) with ALL fans on board*.
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Comment | Southampton At West Bromwich Albion The Play Off Verdict
by JoeEgg at 21:37:17
So many interesting and perceptive comments above about the match tactics and individual performances, especially the references to McCarthy, Bednarek and Downes(positive); and Mara, Armstrong and Manning (mostly negative). The tippy tappy risky football at the back we got away with this time - but that will not always be the case. Our boys are going to be so nervous on Friday, while Albion will probably feel as outsiders they have nothing to lose. Whatever our feelings on the main protagonists whether they be our players or management, we will stand together on Friday night and hope for a major step forward to the beginning of another great chapter in the history of our Club. |
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Comment | Southampton At West Bromwich Albion The Play Off Verdict
by PezzaSaint at 18:01:47
From other reports I’ve read it seems that Adam Armstrong wasn’t happy with what he perceived as a lack of movement from Mara. Clearly it affected his performance. He always does better with Adams in the team. It was extremely disappointing to see Adams omission from the starting lineup yesterday! |
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Comment | Southampton At West Bromwich Albion The Play Off Verdict
by halftimeorange at 17:33:52
I would like to know whether Jack Stephens is instructed to pass the ball regularly across the edge of our penalty area when faced with oncoming opposition forwards. Even park sides know not to do that! I thought Harwood- Bellis was off form yesterday and not for the first time recently. The messing around with the defence seems to have had a negative effect on him. I think we all know that Manning isn't a prem quality defender and Mara probably won't make an effective forward if we do get promoted. That said, after yesterday's fifteen minutes of rabbit's caught in a car's headlights, the team did battle for the draw. We will, however, have to be a damn sight quicker about our business in the next game. |
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Comment | Southampton At West Bromwich Albion The Play Off Verdict
by SanMarco at 16:33:42
Good enough result. We should be favourites now but musn't be complacent as that right-winger seemed to have the measure of us on that side. . Well done to McCarthy, Downes and Bednerak in particular.
Tippy-Tappy diatribe alert: I hate it. What do we gain from the risky messing around at the back? It never seems to lead to anything and if it was going to lead to a goal yesterday it wasn't us that were going to score it. Even if you do find a reason for doing it (and it is Emperor's New Clothes as far as I am concerned) then you need highly skilled players who can pass very, very accurately and are supremely confident on the ball. Whatever else might be said about JS and Manning they do not fulfill those criteria. JS's passing is atrocious. We came close to handing them a goal several times in that second half. It is NOT worth it...
Adams or Stewart for Mara on Friday will make us more dangerous hopefully. Also Armstrong needs to get back to best form.
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Comment | Southampton At West Bromwich Albion The Play Off Verdict
by Boris1977 at 14:19:27
RMs plan worked well but a significant part of his plan is banking on the opposition being toothless upfront which WBA were. It's strange how RM is happy with the defence taking countless risks at the back but not taking any risks going forward.
WBA really did target their right wing but and but for a routine but crucial stop by McCartney we'd have been chasing the game which in the heat wouldn't have been ideal.
We certainly missed Adams up front as Mara doesn't have the same presence really hope he's fit on Friday as I can see him and Stewart making a decent partnership - even if it only lasts ls two games.
Friday should be a straight forward win if RM allows the players to be more adventurous and doesn't make odd selections both with the starting 11 and subs.
Final thought if RM goes to Brighton or whoever the WBA manager could be a decent replacement. Getting WBA in the play offs was a minor miracle based on yesterdays match in isolation.
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Comment | Southampton At West Bromwich Albion The Play Off Verdict
by Farlow at 14:13:03
Well done Alex MOM. Manning was very exposed.All their best moves came down his side. I thought Martin should have hooked him earlier.Unfair critiscism of Mara who is e developing player.Although things did not go his way put in a good shift against some big uncompromising defenders.I could not understand why the Ref boohed Downes yet let that horrendous tackle on Walker Peters go unpunished.Disappointed by our rather negative approach i hope we go for it Friday. |
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