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Comment | Southampton V Millwall The Preview
by underweststand at 14:07:57
Have just seen the line-up.
Looks like TE is starting with the " subs." and leaving other first teamers to come on after HT.
At least we'll how capable they are of starting and not just getting mins late on in the game.
sounds a bit of a strange tactic ..but it might just work.
After the recent defeats we need to get a result as Millwall is one of the sides who might end up in the play-offs. |
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Comment | Southampton Set to Take Keeper On Loan
by Boris1977 at 12:05:46
No point getting in a keeper if the club don't address the lack of average cbs who can't win headers in the 6 yard box. Even with Ramsdale in goal we shipped goals because of the inadequate defenders on front of him. Ramsdale's main job was to keep the score down rather than win games. Getting in another average keeper rather than a decent CB is like buying a big box of Viagra for someone with a low sperm count rather than paying for a sperm donor.
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Comment | Southampton V Millwall The Preview
by Bowlercow at 11:29:55
Stats are confusing really I would look at Millwalls away record an say they have managed to get something out of over 66% of games Put that way they sound so much better
Using the same criteria for our home games we have got something out of over80% of games It's even better than that since Tonda took charge
As long as we don't allow them to bully us I give us a good chance of all 3 points today if
Here's hoping he starts some of those who did such a good job off the bench at Brum |
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Comment | Southampton Set to Take Keeper On Loan
by Bowlercow at 10:14:10
I can only see Peretz coming as a replacement for Alex who I believe is out of contract in the summer
Rambo was never going to replace Pope and although he has been dropped from the league side he will probably keep his place in the cups and some Euro games
If Newcastle gave us our money back on him then a bid for Johansson would be feasible and tough for Stoke to reject |
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Comment | Southampton Set to Take Keeper On Loan
by underweststand at 10:07:47
yeh , yeh, yeh.. Who knows what any new player will be like. He doesn't have much in the way of appearances, but being one of half-a-dozen keepers on Bayern's books, few of them have had much game time considering their first choice keeper is almost irreplaceable.
This is one of those areas where Johannes Spors should have better knowledge than many of the UK clubs. A loan until the summer does no harm, as we will need to see over the whole squad, regardless of where we finish in the league.
As for Saints, clearly Bazunu hasn't nailed down the no.1 spot despite some improvement
in recent games. McCarthy had a year's extension, but at 36 will surely go in the summer.
George Long may never get a place on the bench before his loan expires, and Ramsdale may impress Bond enough to sign him permanently, unless we do get promotion, in which case he may have a choice to stay with Newcastle, or return to Saints.
What to do with this guy - if he signs?. Maybe a brave choice might be to play him in the Doncaster FA Cup match and see how he manages. After all what's the point of signing him if his biggest challenge is to vie with McCarthy for a place on the bench every week.
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Comment | Two Key Areas That Southampton Need To Sort Out In The Transfer Window
by DellBoyWally at 00:41:02
Bazunu has been ranked in bottom 3 for GKs in every season he's played! He is definitely poor and statistics show that. Brum knew it. Long-range shots from the first minute. Luckily their shooting was as bad as ours. Then they score with a floaty header that has Bazuna leaping with his arms and legs everywhere. Why? All he had to do was take a step back and catch it above his head. He is definitely one that could benefit with a loan to somewhere without the same pressure - maybe mid-table league 1 - and with a quality GK coach. He has time to become a top GK but we need a mouthy, bully shot-stopper to marshal the defence.
Defence? Flimsy. 4 of our 5 are not overly tall and are light built. And played in the wrong format. With the 3 CBs, teams have identified the space behind the wing backs and play long balls there all the time. One of the CBs covers and we're light in the centre! Only Stephens is experienced, the other 4 are still learning. But Stephens is League 1 quality and not an on-field leader.
The midfield I'm not concerned about, especially when we get Charles back.
Up front. Everyone is calling for a big target man, someone to hold the ball up, bring players in and score goals. You mean Paul Ounachu?
On his first PL start he could have had 4 goals against WHU. The next game, Crystal Palace, he never saw thr ball! Even Juric admitted we played wrong. He identified that the wingers didn't get to the byline and get crosses into the box. Did he train the wingers to do that? No, he dropped Ounachu!! And Tall Paul still finished up top scorer!!
Armstrong was dreadful at Oxford and Brum. He ambled around, no chasing of chances. Manning (more chances created than anyone else in the Championship) put over a perfect cross just outside the goal area, 2 yards in front AA to tap in. He didn't move! Leo hit the upright, AA puts his hands on his head and turns away, the ball gets recycled and played into the box. AA? Wandering around outside the penalty area oblivious to the action. Play Cam Archer v Millwall
In (Loan or buy) GK, CB, Striker.. Loan out for experience - Baz, Edwards, Downes (if he's not sold) Sell - Aribo, Stephens |
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Comment | Two Key Areas That Southampton Need To Sort Out In The Transfer Window
by BigbadBarry8myboat at 20:19:52
The problem with Bazunu is he doesn't do the basics well. A ball struck across him is always a goal. He also does not command has defence. You look at Donnaruma, Peyr Czech etc they all communicate, Bazunu doesn't.
I completely agree we need a commanding CB but this is what SR resigned Stephens for, anyone could see that was never going to happen.
I also struggle with us playing 5 2 3 as we currently do, as we frequently have 7 in our own 3rd. If we're going to play 5 at the back we need a good attacking midfielder to link things. Jander and Downes are defensively minded which makes our poor record even more inexplicable |
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Comment | Two Key Areas That Southampton Need To Sort Out In The Transfer Window
by underweststand at 13:56:43
For the last decades, I find I am still repeating myself ..A goalie is only as good as the defence in front of him. If we are talking about getting to a play-off spot, our present back line isn't good enough at this level, so goodness knows what it might be like if we do get promotion (and remembering last season) it's a early sign of impending disaste. We need a good clearout by the end of the season, and a more secure unit...regardless of where we finish up in this League. |
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Comment | Southampton At Birmingham City The Verdict
by underweststand at 13:49:31
Itchen North cited the problem in one sentence. In the last 4 games we've had 60% plus possession (71% at Oxford) yet earned only 2 points of a possible 12. The theory being it tires the opposition (!)..but in those games we've failed to capitalise on the advantage. Even when we had more shots (Coventry and Oxford) our conversion rate was pitiful in comparison. We've gone from averaging 3 goals a game down to just 1.
It easy to blame the defence (not without cause) but at the risk of repeating myself/ ourselves yet again; we don't have an viable alternative goalie (although Bazunu has improved somewhat) and for the 3rd season running we don't have a "big striker". It didn't work with Onuachu, but now that we have signed two good wingers, we have no height in the box to take advantage of it. Downs may improve with time, but not this season.
The games are still coming thick and fast, but the transfer window may (hopefully) end up being more exciting than some of the anticipated results.
As for the Brum game, once again their keeper (Beadle )was their best player and (like the game at SMS,) did well to save many of our best efforts and keep the score down.
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Comment | Two Key Areas That Southampton Need To Sort Out In The Transfer Window
by saintmark1976 at 13:36:30
We need :-
1. A proper Goalkeeper, Bazunu is bottom of the statistics of Championship keepers for a reason.
2. A proper Centre Half with some physical presence who can win headers.
3. A proper Centre Forward with some physical presence who can hold a ball up.
If we already had all of the above we would be challenging for automatic promotion.
If we already had two of the above we would be challenging for an automatic promotion playoff place.
We’ve currently got none of them and that’s why we are mid table and have taken two points from the last twelve available. |
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Comment | Two Key Areas That Southampton Need To Sort Out In The Transfer Window
by davidargyll at 11:31:15
100% agree.
Good DEFENCE is the foundation for winning games not offence and that is where we must strengthen.
(Witness “Boring, Boring Arsenal”…)
If you have a strong back line, the goal keeper has less to do. And it gives the forwards more confidence because they are not always having to chase the game. |
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Comment | Two Key Areas That Southampton Need To Sort Out In The Transfer Window
by SaintPaulVW at 11:13:54
Agree that Downes needs to go out on loan to really see what we have got. Pointless giving him 5 or 10 minutes here and there.
The problem with 30 year old experienced prem league CB's will be wages. Plus remember Stephens would fit slap bang into this criteria! If the right player is available this would be a good move although it would break the SR recruitment model. Personally I think 4 at the back with and extra CM would seem a better shout.
My personal view is that Baz was at fault for one of the last 3 goals. His positioning seems regularly off when dealing with balls knocked across goal. Near post he's good and pointblank saves he's great. I just wonder if because of McCarthys repeated near post howlers he's either favouring or being coached to get too close to the near post? Probably a bit harsh.
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