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Report | Southampton v Everton Your Report added at 18:30:23
Fernando's is fast becoming the m/f player we wanted and the first half proved that he can comfortably play with AL and not just as cover for him
When we took Stephens off for Sugawara it looked more balanced If KWP had been the one to play in front of Captain Jack instead of Manning we may even have created more chances.Was it just me who breathed a big sigh of relief when he went off?
Star of the show was undoubtedly Rambo He kept us in it a couple of times and his clearances were more varied than of late
Hopefully this will give their confidence a big lift Now watching Wolves v CP and hoping for a draw |
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Report | Manchester City v Southampton Your Report added at 17:51:03
I would rate this as one of our best performances this season There were definite signs that the "style" is being tweaked and is looking like it could produce results Had we got a point no one could have said we didn't deserve it
RM has shown that he is a coach who has passion for his team, gets into the game like a fan and cares just as we do.
His booking came after AL was fouled but the ref ignored it and then within seconds he gave City a free kick for nothing challenge
Hopefully off the back of this we can win the next two |
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Report | Southampton v Leicester City Your Report added at 19:29:23
This was a terrible display by the referee I have never rated him but today he went beyond even my poor assessment of him Four first half yellows all to Saints players Did no one in a blue shirt commit a foul?
I am begining to see why Arsenal where prepared to let Ramsdale leave He really doesn't command his six yard box or boss his fenders
When Sugawara was subbed Manning and then Taylor went to LB It's no coincidence that all 3 goals came from that quarter
A lot of rumours about Moyes replacing RM so be prepared to be bored into the championship |
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Report | Arsenal v Southampton Your Report added at 11:33:45
This performance gives us just a glimmer of hope for the rest of the season
Tall Paul looked keen so who knows but just playing him gives the opposition something to worry about and if he should score a couple his price tag goes up
The ref was a definite homer Three yellows for nothing,pulls us back when we take a quick free kick so where is the consistency. |
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Report | Southampton v Ipswich Town Your Report added at 15:24:52
A really enjoyable game upto the 94th minute
There was a variety in the way we played out from the back but if it is to become our norm Ramsdale has to improve his distribution To many times he under hit the out ball and put the m/f and defense under pressure
Archer continues to get himself into good positions but he has to start putting these chances to bed
Is the best use of AL as a starter for 60mins or as a impact sub for the last 30? He looked to still have something in the tank when he was subbed off
We have conceded 4 goals in two home games Three of those have come in the last few minutes of either half Is this a signe that fitness levels are not upto scratch |
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Report | Southampton v Manchester United Your Report added at 21:17:35
Diblings run down the right early on lifted the team and the whole stadium The atmosphere then carried the players to the best spell of football we have seen from them this season We controlled the game and made utd look less than ordinary All our effort resulted in a penalty award because they just couldn't get the measure of Dibling
The penalty miss and their quick response deflated the stadium and the team and from there on there was only going to be one winner
I have yet to see a relpay of the first goal but from my seat it looked as if Rambo could have come for the cross and at least punched it clear
The tackle by JS was a definite red I still think the club should appeal it and possibly get the ban extended to 6 games |
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Report | Brentford v Southampton Your Report added at 21:11:37
RM is adament that we will not change the style of play from last season but he has changed it by going to a back 3 or 5 Let's return to 4 3 3 as we did at Cardiff I thought the Wednesday game was supposed to give him an idea of who was ready to start out of the newbies So why didn't he start Archer Ramirez and Dibling,
Stevens needs to be a club captain and not a team captain I don't think Bednarek and THB trust him and he was involved in 2 of the give aways |
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Report | Southampton v Nottingham Forest Your Report added at 14:40:23
At least it means we will keep KWP because no one would want him or any of our players on that performance
We thought a few of our squad were PL quality but Forrest showed us they and the RM formation are a mile away at the moment
RM was adament that the playing style wouldn't change but it has His insistence on keeping Stevens in the team has led to a total change in formation Please go back to a
4 3 3 line up The extra man gained in m/f isn't worth it if it's JS
NF were quicker,stronger and more skillful than us all over the pitch and the only surprise was that they only scord one |
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Report | Newcastle United v Southampton Your Report added at 17:55:43
No one needs to tell AM that his goof cost us at least a point 30000 fans have seen it for a long time
That aside our performance overall was pretty good It was them hanging on not us It's the age old problem of putting your chances away. |
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Report | Leeds United v Southampton Your Report added at 15:40:46
Can't give any Saints player less than a ten Not just for this game but for the whole season they and the backroom guys have given us
RM said he would give us a team to be proud of TICK
RM Sainsbury's there was only one aim ie to get back to the PL TICK
I intend to enjoy the moment and worry about the future next month |
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Report | Leeds United v Southampton Your Report added at 17:30:24
I could never work out what formation we were playing Was it a back 3 or4 or5 and at times I don't think the players knew either Gnoto got around the back of JS with ease who may have been better playing as a traditional left back without having the freedom to roam
Downes once again showed how important he is to the team and to the possession game and KWP was a star once again
Not many clear cut chances but two got taken after good build up play
That's a double over Leeds a double over WBA and unbeaten by Norwich certainly looking at the stats we have a good chance of winning the play offs
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Report | Southampton v Stoke City Your Report added at 15:05:49
McCarthy made some important saves yesterday and for a change was NOT beaten at his near post Unfortunately the defence in front of him has got used to having Bazunu as an extra defender playing the sweeper/keeper game.Mac is not comfortable playing that role and can make his centre backs nervous
Our second choice mid field failed to step up and we're over run If this had ended 0-0 we would probably have called it atypical end of season game with nothing to play for me
Hopefully RM and his team will be able to get us back on track with a whole week's training in front of them
I do suspect that Sports Republic will replace RM if we are not promoted Personally I think that would be a massive mistake as the experience they have gained this year will be invaluable next season if we are still a championship team |
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Report | Cardiff City v Southampton Your Report added at 11:26:30
Missied chances last season cost us our PL place Missed chances this season looks like costing us an automatic promotion It could also cost us a play off promotion
How many matches have there been when we only play one half Sometimes the first sometimes the second I do wonder if the coaching team give them too much information at half time which leaves them confused |
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Report | Southampton v Middlesbrough Your Report added at 18:43:00
Jack Stevens MotM????
This was a game where choosing anyone was almost impossible Not on Saints player excelled They looked leggy and almost dissinterested
Despite that they managed to create 4 good chances Che one on one with the keeper again and again he fails to score He must have a mental block now He should have been replaced at half time and possibly replaced by Aribo who has the knack of scoring when it's bobbing about in the 6 yard box
Sulemana in my book is a very quick talented player who used to beat defenders with his pace Now he seldom trys to take anyone on Is natural talent being coached out of him?
This result probably makes the play offs the more likely route back to the prem |
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Report | Southampton v Huddersfield Town Your Report added at 19:32:18
The classic game of two halves. In the first they played us like a fiddle Their press worked ours didn't Their passing was quick and accurate ours was slow and inaccurate
Then came the substitutions. In recent seasons we have been critical of substitutions made Today however everyone of them worked Brilliant management
If Haaland had scored that first goal TV channels around the globe would be replaying it 50 times a day
22+3 still unbeaten
Playing football the Southampton way |
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Report | Swansea City v Southampton Your Report added at 19:09:13
I hope Luke Williams can get Swansea playing like they did the last half hour today They have got Leeds, Ipswich and Liecester coming up so could do us a massive favour or three |
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Report | Swansea City v Southampton Your Report added at 18:35:30
The first half was sublime much like the game against SW last week. The second half less so especially after Stevens came on I just fail to see the attraction that RM does.
Stu Armstrong didn't reach his own high standard today but even a bit below par he still manages to be involved in so many good moves
The standard of the assistant refs was pretty poor Our second and their goal should have been ruled off side Trouble is those gaffs encourage those who want VAR Let the fans decide on its introduction and I can almost guarantee it would be scraped Refs and players reaching retirement see it as jobs for the boys |
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Report | Southampton v Plymouth Argyle Your Report added at 08:52:21
Some weary performances in this one Energy levels need to be topped up pretty quick Our squad depth is now coming to the fore andRM is managing it well.
Another win to savour especially when added to the Leeds and Ipswich results |
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Report | Southampton v Blackburn Rovers Your Report added at 20:31:16
The back four looked much better with Bree and KWP that way around
Downes is so influential I hope we can turn his loan into a transfer in January
Stu was back to his best and Aribo is turning into a keeper He won so many tacles today
Please find us another goal scorer who can stick away the multitude of chances
I don't think anyone can fault that today It was a top class dominant performance by the whole team including the subs We can look forward to seeing more performances like this as they get even more accustomed to Rusty all |
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