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Comment | Southampton At Doncaster Rovers The Preview
by Bowlercow at 17:44:18
A chance for Tonda to exercise his authority over the squad
Peretz
Jelert THB Quarshie Wellington
Bragg Jander
Fellows Robinson Scienza
Archer
Bench
McCarthy Williams Matsuyki Sesay Romeu Stewart Oyekunle
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Comment | Southampton At Doncaster Rovers The Preview
by Monksway at 15:51:06
Surely this is the game to switch system with a week on the training ground and another one before Hulll. Edwards imminent departure had me musing on what has gone wrong at the back. Losing our best defender in Bednarek was only to be expected, Stephens contract suggested he was seen as the ball playing, experienced centre back with Edwards as the alternative. Quashie was brought in as the big aggressive quick defender presumably to play alongside him. In theory this could have worked especially if Charlie Taylor had been retained as left back outside him with James Bree on the right. But then Harwood-Bellis had no suitors and stayed at the club. Instead off replacing Stephens chaos has reigned with THB and Stephens being shoehorned in. As a pair they were a disaster at Hull so now we need to add another centre back and Wood found a bit of form at the right time as the stopper. But with three at the back there is no place for Taylor ( although he would be the obvious choice on the left). He goes, Bree goes and we now have Manning and the crazy wing back nonsense! Despite some obvious weaknesses we have to persist with a back four of Jelert, THB/ Stephens, Quarshie/ Wood and Wellington for the next few games at least. It has to be THB or Stephens not both of them. |
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Comment | Southampton At Doncaster Rovers The Preview
by underweststand at 14:12:20
Tonda's choice of side is anyone's guess. IF he's aiming to win the Final (as a 50th anniversary present to the fans), he will play what he considers to be "his strongest side" but often managers use Cup matches to introduce fresh blood into the side without the danger of losing yet another 3 points.
IF ..his "best side" fails to secure a win then we are well and truly up the creek without the proverbial paddle and who knows what the outcome may be afterwards.
Goodness knows what state the pitch may be in...given the recent weather, and that the Bolton manager recently filed a complaint to the FA, saying it was "below standard" given ..whatever is accepted standard for League One grounds is? .
A dodgy fixture by any stretch of the imagination.. and I still wonder ..Is Billy Sharp back playing for them yet again?. Anyone can guess what his motivation to win will be. |
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Comment | Southampton Make First Signing Of The Summer Transfer Window
by underweststand at 10:20:55
and another thing. OK ...a new face in the goalkeepers group, so now there is extra cover
BUT I recognise that I am not alone with the ongoing demand for .....a new STRIKER.
As far as memory serves...most of us have made the same call since Danny Ings departed.
Mainly someone who can score regularly and before anyone leaps for the stats. to prove otherwise.. Adam Armstrong is our only striker with any sort of reputation in this league.
At best ...Ché Adams was a source of support for AA, but with the best of intentions the likes of Brereton-Diaz / Damion Downs just don't fit. Poor judgement, or barrel-scraping?
The continuous changing of managerial staff hasn't helped, but I was sad to see that Whittaker (who scored twice in the Middlesboro debacle) was starring for Plymouth two years ago, but was continually ignored by - whoever it was calling the shots at that time.
In the meantime, it is nice to see occasional contributions coming from a midfielder, and even defenders, but that is a rarity rather than a regular occurrence. All that midfield creativity that is totally wasted - if there is no-one there to finish the job in the box.
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Comment | Southampton Make First Signing Of The Summer Transfer Window
by SaintPaulVW at 10:05:04
Let's face it regularly switching between 2 keepers because they've made consistent howlers is just daft.
Something has to change. It's only a loan, if it doesn't work out there's every possibility that Ramsdale will be back next year.
Agreed that someone with Championship experience would be better but just got to hope that Spors with his German connections has found another Jander.
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Comment | Southampton Make First Signing Of The Summer Transfer Window
by underweststand at 18:17:55
This is no surprise as we need a young-ish keeper with some background and being around Bayern Munich speaks for itself. With Alex McCarthy (at 36) out of contract in June and the temporary loan of George Long (had to think of his name) we need some fresh faces.
Aside from this signing, we need some new faces in the squad especially up front, as there are still a lot of "square pegs" who need to see how their futures will pan out. Aside from the 5 previously named, we had (my count) 14 out on loan after the summer, 7 of whom whom have been first teamers at one time or another. All of these guys need / want to be playing "somewhere", aside from which it would reduce the burden on the salary list which is top heavy at this level to say the least. |
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Comment | Southampton Make First Signing Of The Summer Transfer Window
by Colburn at 13:13:52
Good news, although when I read the title, I stepped outside in shorts n T-shirt and froze.. I suppose it’s summer in Australia..
Now we need a centre forward, centre back and an effective holding midfielder. Basically the spine, and they’d better be big, strong and quick! No more willow the wisps who’s careers are heading to league 1.. |
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Comment | RIP Martin Chivers A Southampton FC Legend
by saintpete01 at 13:07:28
R I P MARTIN what a gentleman
What memories as a very young saint I was with
My dad walking along the pitchside at the Dell when Martin Chivers was on
The pitch getting extra practice the Ball rolled to the pitchside
By my Dad who sent in a perfect cross which Martin whacked into the Goal
My Dad never stopped mentioning his perfect cross R I P Dad |
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Comment | Southampton Make First Signing Of The Summer Transfer Window
by WestSussexSaint at 12:59:31
Bazunu is worst keeper in the championship by a number of measures. He consistently is rooted to his line on crosses which causes all manner of issues for our defenders who themselves are not great.
The only reason to bring this guy in is because he is an upgrade on Bazunu and McCarthy. He is not going to swap sitting on a bench in Hamburg for the same in Southampton, so let’s hope Spors’ faith is well placed. |
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Comment | Southampton Still In For Italian Midfielder
by LooseG1981 at 22:00:57
Seems odd considering Midfield is about the one area we don't need to strengthen, with Downs going out on loan, and Stewart more prone to injury than a crash dummy, I'd say it's up top we need to be looking, even if it just means recalling BBD.
At central defence I'd like to see Edwards given a proper go, how he's behind Quarshie is beyond me |
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