| News Comment | Crucial Day For Russell Martin On Saturday at 22:57:16
It is the nature of some of the goals that we have conceded which is most concerning. Newcastle beat Sheff U. by moving the ball forward at every opportunity rather than tippy tappy stuff in their own half. We spend too much of the game playing tippy tappy in the wrong areas. |
| News Comment | Southampton V Bournemouth The Pre Season Verdict at 10:17:12
McCarthy is a massive weak link and his nervousness with the ball at his feet must unsettle the defence, not to mention his weakness at the near post. It does not give grounds for optimism this season if Martin picks him. It is surprising that the club have not seen it necessary to invest in a proven goalkeeper…neither McCarthy or Bazunu are proven keepers. |
| News Comment | Phoney Squad Returns To Training But How Many Will Still Be Here Come September at 13:37:12
We have to keep Tella but it is crucial to move McCarthy on. He provides absolutely nothing in defence and cannot provide his other defenders with any confidence. Bazunu has potential at least. In the Championship, with games coming thick and fast, get a reliable keeper from the word go otherwise we will struggle. Oh, and McCarthy’s near post efforts…don’t get me started. |
| News Comment | Southampton At Leicester City The Verdict at 14:26:24
The club did get it right a few years ago…….Tadic, Lovren etc. Signings since then have been questionable. Hasenhutl should never have said he was going in 2024. This provides zero motivation for everyone, especially the players. If Mcarthy is picked againI shall go and support Wrexham just to get away from watching him playing out of the back and making a fool of himself at the near post. |
| News Comment | Southampton v Liverpool The Verdict at 10:52:38
Very deflated after last night. When I heard McCarthy was in goal I began my period of deflation. It seemed the team was happy to just not get a thrashing and for the manager and some of the players a 2-1 defeat was almost a good result. Fraser would have saved the first goal. |
| News Comment | Big Night In Premier League Relegation Battle at 14:34:43
Burnley, Everton and Leeds have all changed their manager with some improvement in form. Saints have not done so and have become rather predictable and ordinary in the last few weeks. |
| News Comment | Southampton V Norwich City The Preview at 11:36:37
Fraser Forster has give the whole team confidence and should have been in fro the beginning.McCarthy is not a shot stopper. Our results have improved with his performances. New contract for sure. |
| News Comment | Fraser Forster In Line For New Saints Contract at 14:23:07
McCarthy has no idea on his near post but this is Fraser's strength. Fraser has given the whole side confidence and the results have got better. I hope McCarthy never plays again. |
| News Comment | Southampton Now Genuine Top 10 Contenders at 16:05:10
In reality, games against the bottom 6 will be harder than playing sides with little to play for. We must not underestimate the likes of Newcastle, Watford, Norwich etc. We are in danger of being a side with little to play for except mid table status. |
| News Comment | Southampton Now Genuine Top 10 Contenders at 11:30:30
Our form has improved with Fraser Forster providing much more confidence to our defence. He makes saves McCarthy would let in. I do not want McCarthy as first choice ever again after the Brighton fiasco. Wel done, Fraser, you look the part. |
| News Comment | Southampton V Everton The Verdict at 15:42:54
Forster has made the difference and given the whole team confidence. The results have improved after McCarthy has gone. He has paid the price for his lapse against Brighton. |
| News Comment | Southampton V Brentford The Verdict at 11:30:23
Not surprising that picking up 8 points from four games has coincided with Fraser Forster being in goal. He provides more quality and reassurance for our defence. He made some saves last night that McCarthy might have struggled with. I hope McCarthy has played his last game. |
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