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Comment | Southampton At Middlesbrough The Verdict
at 11:13:59
This three centre backs clearly isn't working and everyone except apparently our manager can see it. Based on yesterday's performance Manning should never wear the shirt again he was absolutely a useless at defending and was responsible for at least two of the goals by losing the players he was supposed to be marking. In fact any side with Jack Stephens or Ryan Manning in it's not our best 11.
How long before Shea Charles is back, I would make him captain. I don't agree with the criticism of Quarshie who has probably been the best of our back 3 recently. Fellows needs to get some shooting practice that is not the first time he has wasted golden opportunities. We really should have been 2 up at half time but nothing went right again.
Good to see Ross Stewart back really hope he can stay fit we need him badly. |
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Comment | Southampton V Oxford The Verdict
at 15:53:17
I agree entirely about the back three Nick. I would however definitely give Shaea Charles a chance as captain when you returns from injury. It is painful watching really talented players like Leo Scienza being starved of opportunities because the back three are so slow to pass the ball forward. For me therefore it would be Quarshie, Edwards and THB with THB in the centre. |
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Comment | Southampton V Coventry City The Verdict
at 13:04:53
Coventry should actually have been down to 10 after five minutes due to Eccles two footed off the ground challenge on Ryan Manning but the referee bottled it not even a yellow card. We are really missing Ross Stewart or someone similar, AA is great but sometimes we need some extra height in the box, not sure THB would be the answer. Hope Sports Republic take note.
Frustrating day overall but onwards and upwards hopefully in 2026. |
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Comment | Southampton At Norwich City The Verdict
at 22:10:24
Yes we were not very resiliant and Flynn Downes should have put us ahead. However, Norwich were disgraceful, poor Leo was kicked off the park, even when he was on the ground after being fouled. The referee started impartial but later was unduly influenced by the home crowd this being the only reason Norwich could finish the first half with eleven on the pitch. Darling in particular appears to be a vile individual. I really hope they go down.
I agree that it is time Edwards is given a chance as Wood appears to have gone right off the boil, ball watching for their goal and their piece of blatant cheating (Wolves did a similar thing a while back). We did miss Fellows badly, I hope he is fit for Coventry. As others have said we need to start getting the ball forward much quicker again. |
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Comment | Southampton At Millwall The Verdict
at 00:52:55
I think we should have had a penalty in the first half when Robinson was pulled back and therefore was off balance when he took his shot. There was also a suspicion of handball out on the wing for before the cross for their winner. That said for much of the game Millwall were the more aggressive side and probably deserved the win. We badly missed Scienza and Aribo was a disgrace. Hoping for much better next Saturday. |
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Comment | Southampton V Sheffield Wednesday The Verdict
at 21:27:43
Really tough this. Yes we have got six points, but not against the best opposition, and I have big reservations about some of the players he starts, including Jack Stephens of course. My thoughts for what they are worth would be to suggest that Sports Republic take their time to ensure they identify a really good candidate this time and at the same time allow Eckert a little longer to see if he can deliver against better opposition. |
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Comment | Southampton At Queens Park Rangers The Verdict
at 12:59:21
I think that performance very much papered over the cracks glad to get 3 points but lucky to do so. Stephens made his usual mistakes that we were lucky to get away with. It sounds like the temporary manager listened to the old guard too much.
On the brighter side really good link up between AA and JayRob for the first goal and Scienza looks the real deal. Really hope Scienza's injury is not to bad as apart from the first goal others created very little. He was my motm by some way.
Hope the team selection is better on Saturday but hopefully onwards and upwards. |
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Comment | Southampton V Swansea City The Preview
at 19:48:14
Not sure I agree with any of the above article but we will see over the next three games. Personally I still think selling Sulemana and Ballard were huge mistakes. |
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Comment | Depth Of Southampton Squad Is Will Still's Problem
at 20:29:26
Find myself disagreeing with much of this article if not the main premise. To my mind Wood, Edwards, Charles, Jander, Stewart, Armstrong should all be considered starters and also Quarshie who, whilst not faultless, is much better than the alternatives. Cameron Archer also could start if AA can’t for any reason. I am not convinced about Roerslev and it is early to form judgement on Jelert though he certainly is aggressive. |
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Comment | Southampton At Sheffield United The Verdict
at 14:28:57
WestSussexSaint, regarding the referee, I am sure you are correct that Blades fans would have a very different view. The facts remain however that Stewart was tripped with no contact on the ball by the keeper and McCarthy was clearly (from the tvs viewpoint) held down for their late ‘equaliser’. On to Derby then COYR. |
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Comment | Southampton At Sheffield United The Verdict
at 10:59:01
My points from the game
1. Ross Stewart is starting to show what he is capable of and that will be a major boost for us if he keeps it up
2. Good that AA's miss didn't affect him after the break another big plus point him coming into form. Good to see Cameron Archer getting some time too, against a tiring defence he could be very useful.
3. Despite his error for the goal I hope Quarshie keeps his place as that defence, whilst not perfect, is a huge improvement
4. I am not wholly convinced by Roestov but let's see.
5. Charles is becoming a great player for us and Jander looks like he may be one of the buys of the season.
6. I thought Azaz and Fellows had quieter games last night.
7. Robertson is a great find but he is going to need to toughen up as too often he was pushed off the ball when he came on.
A word too for the referee who I thought had a very good game, the only exception being the failure to send off the Blades player for the two footed aerial foul in the first half. Many would not have spotted the holding of McCarthy or would have bowed to the home crowds wishes. |
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