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30 Nov 2013 11:09:30
Just read an article 'Southampton's lofty masterplan'.
I really recommend it to all you saints. Great article.
1.) Link might be handy.
2.) Its on the Daily Mail Football site
3.) Yes, it is very good. What's more, all this was planned by Cortese and his team while we were in Division 1.
Huge credit has to go to Nicola.
4.) Did the "masterplan" take into account multiple injuries to the first team all at the same time?! I wonder if any other team has had this many first teamers out all at the same time? Anyway, really not looking forward to the next six weeks of motd.
5.) I'd be more impressed with the strength in depth we are now showing, this side with multiple injuries can still dominate the possession and look like the more likely to win against Manchester City of all teams.
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26 Jul 2014 09:16:18
Hi Saints, reading a few posts and getting the idea that you're all extremely unhappy and understandably so, as an Arsenal fan I'm used to seeing stars leave, but never at this magnitude.
Just wondering what is going on? Is there a reason all these players are leaving?
For players like Shaw it's understandable because he could have gone anywhere and £30m is hard to turn down when you have Targett coming through to replace him.
But the others leaving is just crazy from the whoever are sanctioning these sales.
Not trying to poke the bear guys, must be very frustrating and just curious to what's going on. Always had a soft spot for you guys, always do it the right way so I'm not worried for you lot.
One more question, Lloyd Isgrove? Do you think he will make it to the starting XI for Southampton?
1.) At this rate Isgrove will be 1 of XI players left it seems.
In all seriousness it's incredibly frustrating that the club has just bent over and taken whatever other clubs will throw at us. Teams need time to bond together and by this time with so many key losses already having happened we should be only buying now. Bring in what we need to replace and if necessary sell off the remaining one or two moaners next summer. Team chemistry seems to have gone out the window.
15 Jul 2014 16:35:15
I think I posted on here last season asking who you thought would break through the season just gone, anyway guys, the same question applies again!
Always enjoy hearing from Southampton, some of the young players are just incredible.
So Shaw, Lallana and Lambert (I thought jay rod for Lambert. )
Who have you got this season then?
1.) Supposedly this season will be the chance for Targett and McQueen to really show their stuff in the seniors. I think we can expect to see a lot more from the young James Ward-Prowse this coming season though as well.
2.) Plenty coming through but think James ward prowse will have the biggest impact this season
3.) Agree with ward-prowse, he looks an amazing talent. Not heard much of Targett though.
Cheers for the answers,
Good luck next season saints!
4.) Mcqueen, Targett and Sinclair are probably the ones to watch out for. Sims and Hesketh might get the odd run out in the second half of the season. I expect Reed and Ward-Prowse to have a greater role this season as well. I agree with others, this is a big season for Ward-Prowse, it could be his genuine breakout year.
25 Oct 2013 09:32:49
Arsenal fan in peace,
Just wanted to say congrats on the great start to the season. You've deserved it the way you play. It's been great watching all your players (especially lovren given I'm a centre back, he's up there with the best in the league IMO)
Got amazing players, an amazing manager and a club run in a way others should be envious of.
Can't speak highly enough of Southampton.
Good luck for the season guys and girls.
1.) What's he after?
2.) Cheers akie, your lot are looking pretty formidable at the moment and think both our managers (or department heads as their now known down here) have shut up the pre-season doubters
3.) No, you're not having Shaw!
4.) St Christopher, caught me ;)
24 Jul 2013 22:10:11
Arsenal fan here,
Since you've been under pochetino I've really loved watching you play and was wonder where do you saints fans think you'll come this season?
I've got a feeling you'll be up around Everton myself
And which of your amazing young talents do you expect to shine? Ward prowse, shaw, schneiderlin, cork, jay rod? There's so many! Haha
Good luck for the coming season. Seeya!
1.) Thanks for the kind words.
I think we are, dare I say it, optimistic about our future. The most optimistic amongst us would place us just below Europe, so like you said, Everton ish. But that's probably a couple years off if we keep all our young stars.
Next year, speaking realistically, we've got a very young team, and a very inexperienced manager. The Premiership is a tough place. No one would complain if we built on last year and got top 10. I'd be so proud of the lads if they were top 10. We're just a small club from the south coast after all.
Good luck to you too!
2.) Oh and young talents. they're all potential super stars.
Are fullbacks Shaw and Clyne (and not forgetting Chambers of course) are worth keeping an eye on.
I think Schneiderlin and Cork have already shone and proven themselves. Ward-Prowse could have a big season if he gets game time.
I'm particularly excited to see how young Lloyd Isgrove fares. He's a pacey midfielder/winger/forward type player who could provide so much needed craft to our attack.
3.) Cheers, think we'll finish 8th.
4.) I reckon 10th-8th would be realistic and a brilliant achievement the top 5 are pretty much garunteed arsenal, Chelsea, man city, man united and spurs then teams like Everton get the next spots. I think schneiderlin and jay rod will really shine next season along with shaw. Ward prowse maybe another season, and I'm probably going to get a few dislikes but I don't think cork does very much in a game which is why I think wanyama has been brought in. But whether we get 12th 10th or 8th depends on who we buy next. And as for arsenal you were level with Chelsea in that you two were the best teams I've actually seen play. Wilshire is something else.
5.) Unfortunately we won't be up there if we don't sign some decent players, we've signed 2 but I didn't think lovren looked all that good v schalke, we should raid la liga like laudrup does
6.) You missed Ramirez why does everyone not notice he is a young player, he is 22. Got a feeling he will show his true class this season, just need a true in the box finisher to score some goals. No good playing lovely football if we don't score. How many times did we dominate games last season and then lose to one of the only chances the other team had. Must take our chances.
7.) Lovren was good enough against Schalke considering it was pre-season!
Fonte at fault for first goal and second goal was from a corner and nothing to do with Lovren. Other than that Schalke barely got near our goal, so how you can say he didn't look all that good is laughable. He cleared when needed, and looked cool and level headed when in possession.
On the subject of new signings. wanyama had a couple misplaced passes early on but was solid when he settled. Bit concerned about his work ethic, seems to switch off at times. Also not sure about his pace? A few players managed to burst away from him. Putting it down to being rusty.
8.) Just read all the replies and I love the optimism and the realism at the same time!
You guys really have your heads screwed on.
And sorry I forgot about Ramirez mate :). A lot of your team are young and have the potential to become superstars. And if one or two do move on, the money will more than likely be pumped back into the team.
Good to know your in safe hands and do thing the right way :)
9.) I would be ecstatic with a top 10 finish. But. We need goals. We need to stop trying to walk it in the net.
We have bossed most of the games we have played and done little with it.
Without a darn fine striker and attacking midfielder I think we could struggle to score.
I do think our defence has the potential to concede few.
Agree with ward-prowse, he looks an amazing talent. Not heard much of Targett though.
Cheers for the answers,
Good luck next season saints!
Just read all the replies and I love the optimism and the realism at the same time!
You guys really have your heads screwed on.
And sorry I forgot about Ramirez mate :). A lot of your team are young and have the potential to become superstars. And if one or two do move on, the money will more than likely be pumped back into the team.
Good to know your in safe hands and do thing the right way :)