07 Dec 2013 10:26:30
I find it funny that with all the Osvaldo rumors, no-one has mentioned the interview he did that was in the Saints-Villa program. He lifts the lid on several issues that have effected his performance, such as a niggling back problem that has effected him since he arrived and a lack of fitness caused by having a poor pre-season.

It wasn't all bad news though, since he is loving life on the south coast, and loving life in the Premier League. It's a great interview, and for all Saints fans it's well worth a read.

Oh, and for all those people that are slating Osvaldo, this just goes to make a point - you should try to get all the facts before you start complaining about the players you're supposed to be supporting

1.) 07 Dec 2013
Completely agree, same with Gaston IMO

2.) 07 Dec 2013
Perhaps after his wonder strike to get us level the moaners will get off osvaldos back.

3.) 07 Dec 2013
Osvaldo has 3 goals in a gametime which only adds up to 6 and a half full games, he's very good technically showing today with that strike aswell

4.) 08 Dec 2013
As much as I can see Gaston has a ludicrous amount of skill, he isn't getting any game time. Without game time, he isn't going to get used to the league.

For me Gaston is trying too hard when he does play. Rather than trying to work his way into the game, he tries to do too much, too soon, and the net result is a player that is performing below par that can't string two passes together.

When Gaston plays for Uruguay, he seems to play a slightly deeper role. He wins, or receives the ball, and passes it on. His game is based on simplicity with the odd trick.

It seems that for his club, he plays in the exact opposite manor to the way he plays for his country.

I have an awful lot of patience regarding Gaston. The lad is so young, but has had a torrid time at Southampton, and along with that, he's had serious personal problems due to family issues.

Nobody can doubt Gaston's ability, but signs of that on the pitch in a Saints shirt have been all too fleeting.

Sometimes signings just don't work out, and it looks likely that this could well be one of them. If Gaston can grab his chances and work his way into the team, then great. If not, we won't have lost anything - Gaston will move on and Saints will utilize the funds received for Gaston to replace him. Either way, Saints will end up stronger.