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Comment | Goalkeeper Loan Move To Southampton Stalls
by StRipper at 13:45:44
Big question mark for me over why Bayern are so desperate to shift on a player that they signed for the future only 2 years ago. He could well have some serious underlying issues, be that health or attitude. I’d rather we looked elsewhere than sign another player that doesn’t cut it and we then can’t shift on |
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Comment | Southampton V Millwall The Verdict
by wessexman at 20:43:51
If Bazuno had not made that wonder save, can we honestly say we would have come back from it? TE does not seem to have the answers. Also worrying, we have a visit to the dark side looming in a few weeks. |
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Comment | Goalkeeper Loan Move To Southampton Stalls
by underweststand at 15:20:13
This hardly sounds like Saints are to blame in any way. Clearly Hamburg are in transition, having lost key members of staff at senior level, and have put a stop on everything for the time being. I think I'd do the same if I took over in such a situation until it can be reviewed.
Clearly the loan deal was only awaiting contracts to be signed when he was recalled.
His playing experience, or lack of it doesn't mean he wouldn't be a good signing but it is just a hiccup at an awkward time. As soon as Hamburg find themselves a replacement the deal may be on again. I'm sure they would like the loan fee / eventual deal to go through.
Sadly too often, fans on this site (and others) are quick to criticise a potential signing just because THEY have never heard of him. Nothing could be worse than giving them daytime
and a chance to vent their anger at the lack of success they perceive in the club.
10 years ago (?) there was a huge outcry when Saints` signed a player from Germany, who (it has to be said), didn't set the World alight in his early games, and prompted one loud-mouthed critic to angrily compare him to Ali Dia. After a while the new signing settled in, and began scoring goals. HIs name ..Sadio Mane ..(wonder what happened to him?)
We need new goalkeeping talent, and IF.. this deal eventually happens, he may be the one we are really looking for. Time will tell. |
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Comment | Southampton At Middlesbrough The Preview
by davenbennett at 11:30:51
Actually our 3 big CBs DON'T man mark the big men at corners. They stand in a line zonal marking. V Millwall, Manning was marking their huge No.5 at corners. We seem to also retreat into the box, marking space, allowing unopposed shots from outside. Bazunu has been criticised for standing on the goal line and not coming for crosses. But this is obviously what he's been coached to do.The 3 CBs should then deal with crosses, with Bazunu saving, or trying to, any headers/shots. Do I like zonal marking, or keepers staying on the line? No. Nor do I like tippy tappy suicide soccer. But that's what this manager wants. And we are stuck with him. Actually, it's probablly more that Sports Republic want the 'Southampton Way'. It's not working, and not been since end of the long unbeaten run when Martin was manager. |
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Comment | Southampton At Middlesbrough The Preview
by Bowlercow at 11:17:52
Back to the bad times here. I just can't see us getting anything out of this game
Borough will have had 3 home games over the holiday period whilst we have had 3 away Travelling will take its toll on the players and the fans |
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Comment | Southampton V Millwall The Verdict
by redwight at 09:27:26
Please, let's have no more talk of the play offs and the awful possibility of promotion.
We all know this would result in the slaughter of the innocents - a lesson we have surely learnt from last season. With only 2 or 3 players who could maybe hold their own in the Prem, we would require a whole new team. Sunderland seem to have achieved this, but without a change of ownership, that is something we can only dream of. |
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Comment | Southampton V Millwall The Verdict
by 131153 at 08:02:58
There is little doubt there is not great deal between virtually all the teams in this division. I don’t think we would have got the two points we did against Birmingham and Millwall without the two saves by GB. Equally the Norwich game we should have had two pens and not missed the one we did get get. I believe we would have gone on a won the game. The same at Oxford should have had a pen and if scored I feel we would have gone on a won the game. I just feel there is still plenty of opportunities between now and the end of the season. |
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Comment | Southampton V Millwall The Verdict
by SaintPaulVW at 00:58:22
I would like to add a slight bit of positivity.
It was a very forgettable game. However we weren't hanging on for a point. Overall we were as good as or better than Millwall. Millwall are one of the better teams in the league.
Agree that there are issues that need sorting out but, midway through the season, we aren't in that bad a place
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Comment | Southampton V Millwall The Verdict
by kingolaf at 00:15:28
Bazunu made a good save but was rooted to his line all game and gave the defence no help whatsoever. His sticky feet gifted a couple of corners to them.
This was no Plan B. Same tactics and formation, just a change in personnel. Eckert has to change it up. |
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Comment | Southampton V Millwall The Verdict
by ItchenNorth at 23:41:44
For all his critics, Bazunu has won us points again for the 2nd consecutive game. Do we need to strengthen the GK position, yes, but given the choice, if we only sign one player in this window, I'd opt for a physical No 9 first. In this Div, physical presence is a must & we need a striker in January. |
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Comment | Southampton V Millwall The Verdict
by kenchilds70 at 20:48:21
Humbly I believe that just looking at the starting line up tells you everything you need to know. A CB who is league 1 at best, a left back who should have been left back, at home. A strike force that couldn't force an unlocked door. And a midfield that is unable to be dominant against a one man midfield. Sorry Tonda, my opinion is change your style or face the fate of Russell Martin. Lose the crowd, the dressing room and finally your job
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Comment | Southampton V Millwall The Verdict
by bryanK at 20:47:57
So, according to Eckert this game was not rubbish! I have been on this planet over 40 years more than you Mr Manager and this was total garbage so please don’t treat us like we cannot identify entertainment to total dross.
I watched both Oxford and Birmingham at home and pay tribute to the wonderful fans who travel (as I did many years ago) and persist in watching our team in extremely trying circumstances at great personal cost.Good on you all.
I decided after watching these game should I endure 11,000 steps after parking my car as I approach nearing 80 and forgo my usual seat? I therefore decided to sit by the comfort of my home to watch the delights of Millwall. How right I was total bored.
There are so many faults in the makeup and setup of this team that previous comments have made so I will be just going over old ground. Needless to say I ain’t happy |
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Comment | Southampton V Millwall The Verdict
by Farlow at 20:17:56
We have no creative midfieders there all ok but we need more.But please sign a striker whos not vertically challenged this is the big boys game as the Man City boy has proved |
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Comment | Southampton V Millwall The Verdict
by saintmark1976 at 20:16:36
In my opinion.
Yesterday was evidence, if further evidence was actually needed, that our Owners and the people they employ ( Sports Republic ) together with the Players, haven’t the slightest desire to get back into The Premiership.
1. The Owners have got what they want. A Player Trading Business with subsidiaries in Hospitality venues at the stadium.
2 Sports Republic’s employees are being paid handsomely, delivering mediocrity without being in The Premiership spotlight.
3. The Players with the possible exception of Leo, wouldn’t last five minutes in the top flight and are increasing happy to fund their lavish life styles drawing salaries that most of us can only dream about whilst jogging along mid table in The Championship. No pressure to be promoted and little chance of relegation given the dross that occupies the lower reaches of the league.
No amount of talk about changing tactics, methods of play or for that matter coaches is now going to change anything. Why should it when everyone within the club is happy ?
It’s doubles all round time chaps for everyone except us suffering fans. How long will it last ? Probably until there is a change of ownership, and I can’t see that happening any time soon.
As for the game yesterday ? Let’s face it, utterly boring from both sides from start to finish excepting a world class save from Bazunu.To coin an old expression “ they could still be playing now and neither team would have scored “. |
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