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Comment | Southampton At West Bromwich Albion The Preview
by Colburn at 13:38:49
Given the running we will need to do tonight, I would expect to see 2 or 3 changes. Welington is fresh and raring to go, he should come in. Downes will come in for Bragg you’d think as JWP was brought off to rest him after 70 mins. Aside from those 2 maybe Matsuki will be swapped for Fellows.
See Nuno has been sacked by Wham today..
I’ll settle for a draw tonight, good team Brom.. |
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Comment | A Rough And Quirky Guide To West Bromwich Albion
by TimSaint at 01:46:49
"Alternatively when coming off of the M1 take the first left towards West Bromwich Town Centre and then the first left again into Roebuck Street, there you can park and there is the designated away pub The Vine, it may be quicker to get back on the M1 from this side of the motorway"
It's the M5, junction 1 - not the M1.
Used the Vine many times for Saints games over the years - recommended for pre-match drinks and a bite to eat from their curry and grill options. |
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Comment | Southampton V Queens Park Rangers The Verdict
by WestSussexSaint at 12:49:55
Think back 12 months ago and the team were languishing in the bottom half of the table with no cohesion or direction and contemplating a potential relegation battle. Then Tonda took over. So if he could take the side to 4th in the table starting in November it bodes well for what he can achieve with a full 46 games. |
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Comment | Southampton V Queens Park Rangers The Verdict
by SonicBoom at 12:19:20
Just wish wed stop going on about the 4 points. We don't have them and it was our own fault. We have the number of points we have, let's concentrate on that and stop working out where wed be if we still had them. Let it go. |
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Comment | Southampton V Queens Park Rangers The Verdict
by Bowlercow at 11:58:59
The cream is rising to the top.
No-one can doubt that overall this was our best performance to date.
They were slicker and quicker so it shows what a whole weeks preparation can achieve We saw a MotM performance from Bragg even though his goal should really have been classed as an OG With JWP mentoring him in m/f they were never in trouble A mention for Dobbin who really deserved a goal.JS was in an off side position and did attempt to play the ball so I suppose that reluctantly I have to say the right decision was made.Eventually. |
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Comment | Southampton V Queens Park Rangers The Verdict
by halftimeorange at 11:32:28
Certainly to my eyes our most assured performance thus far this season. The difference in quality between the two sides was obvious to see, particulaly after the break. We made slightly harder work of it due to allowing them an undeserved goal so, a little tidying up in defence still necessary. Great to see the team spirit displayed by Welington, so unlucky only to be given minutes, but running to Tonda to celebrate his goal. It's such a shame that the obscene lure of Premier League money makes it essential for clubs like ours to get up for a least a season every few years but, it does afford a more thrilling spectacle week in week out in the Championship than watching the same few clubs dominating the division. |
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Comment | Southampton V Queens Park Rangers The Verdict
by Boris1977 at 10:31:28
Great turnaround by the entire team, both on and off the pitch, after an odd end of season and uncertainty into this season. The team spirit is clear to see throughout the team with the back 5 providing a solid basis and an attacking threat too (deserved mention of Manning's importance above) . If only there was cover up front in the striker role we'd be unstoppable. With tonda in charge though there's every chance Dobbin or Mubama could be transformed.
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Comment | Southampton V Queens Park Rangers The Preview
by Bowlercow at 17:36:30
I'm still nervous when Jack Stevens is in the team.I know we kept 3 clean sheets but in each of those games he made one gaff that could have led to a goal had the opposition been a tad quicker to react.With 3 games in 8 days coming up I'm hoping that Woody gets another shot
If we can get a good lead in any of those games he may give some youngster a few minutes to try and prove themselves Especially Princwell
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Comment | Southampton V Queens Park Rangers The Preview
by Jesus_02 at 16:00:44
Tonda will have a plan. People are quick to write players off Mubama is physical and has a decent touch. He will get game time if and when Tonda sees fit. Seems like only yesterday people were writing Dobbin off. |
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Comment | Southampton V Queens Park Rangers The Preview
by highfield49 at 14:02:06
Sorry to say but Cameron Bragg doesn't give me confidence that he's sharp enough yet. Hopefully I'm wrong and he can step up but he hasn't looked convincing under pressure.
Dobbin, whilst not spectacular, does score goals so it makes sense to give him more game time. Mabuma starting would entail every other player creating passes to suit rather than knowing where to find Dobbin.
Essentially, only make changes to the line up if necessitated by injury or form. |
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Comment | Southampton V Queens Park Rangers The Preview
by WestSussexSaint at 13:21:47
Nick, the current unbeaten home run is 16 games but that is still some way short of the record of 24 games. It wasn’t all that long ago occurring between Dec 2010 and Dec 2011 during the Nigel Adkins double promotion seasons. Let’s hope Tonda can beat Nigel’s record. |
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Comment | Can Southampton Get Automatic Promotion Even With The Points Deduction
by StAnt at 18:25:21
There is a 3rd barometer that you have missed. The season is over 46 games and so should the 4 point deduction be but obviously only theoretically. However, to judge where we stand in a more realistic way it could be argued that we should reduce our points total by one at the end of each quarter. We have just completed quarter one and have won 7, drawn 3 and lost 2 which ordinarily would give us 24 points - if we take off one point rather than the whole four we are on 23 points with 3 more to come off after quarters 2,3 and 4. The way I look at it is we are 2nd on goal difference. |
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Comment | Southampton Looking To Extend Tonda Eckert's Contract
by WestSussexSaint at 18:08:23
While Tonda has the option and right to walk away at the end of his current contract it would be a bit disingenuous to do so when he was backed by the club during spygate. I hope it’s a contract that works for both Tonda and club. A reasonable pay rise on his current deal to reflect recent performances and recognising that we are still a Championship club but also to include upgrades only IF promotion to the Premier League is achieved. |
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Comment | Southampton Looking To Extend Tonda Eckert's Contract
by SaintPaulVW at 12:51:51
I was certainly among those calling for him to be sacked over spygate. I then calmed down a bit and appreciated that people make mistakes. Both the club and Tonda were punished for breaking the rules. End of the matter as far as I'm concerned.
However, Dragan never wavered and stood firmly by Tonda. so I am hoping that Tonda will sign a new contract. I don't expect him to stay for ever but an initial reciprocal show of loyalty would be good to see. |
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Comment | Can Southampton Get Automatic Promotion Even With The Points Deduction
by 1962saint at 12:36:18
I didn't agree with the 4 point penalty but over 46 games it never should have been a problem. The club haven't let it be a problem and we are in the playoffs position with still 34 games to play so mathematically quite possible to end up in the top 2. We just have to keep getting the results. |
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