Southampton Banter Archive April 27 2013

27 Apr 2013 16:51:00
And there, in one match, we throw away a top ten finish and the possibility of Europe through fair play. That's a hell of a way to end an unbeaten run.

Glad that we've thrown away Europe if we have, we are not ready yet and their is such a thing as getting somewhere too soon. Hopefully Pochettino will know what to do in the summer and we will see the right deals made quickly.

Couldn't agree more!

Very disappointing to watch, still not sure about Ramirez, why was Cork taken of, so much space through the centre for them second half, is Shaw injured or what?when Fox plays our opponents always seem to get plenty of space on the right wing, Dyer did last week and we were lucky to survive the first half hour, I won't comment on his performance yesterday as this site does not like that sort of language! What are our chances at Spurs next week, a win there will cheer me up!
I think Puncheon should start, what do you think?
RB

Yes puncheon should start, as soon as he signed that contract he's been on the bench even though he's been our best player this season along with Cork Sniederlin and Lambert. think Lambert should get a rest next week and stick Jay Rod up top and can use Rickie as an impact like Chelsea away, looked tired against West Brom yesturday

Yes, a shocking performance, and it will be interesting to see whether MP can kick them up the backside and motivate them for next week.

Only positive to come out of that performance is that MP and NC will now be even more convinced at what needs to be done in the summer. A big clear out has already been hinted about, and I can see MP will want to prevent sides nullifying his tactics by adding real quality into a few positions.

Not nice to see yesterday, but perhaps the lesson is best learnt before the window opens, rather than after it has closed!

Saint Martin

While a number of us including myself have been quick to criticize Danny Fox recently, on reflection he was picked by MP and therefore had to play, I'm sure MP is aware of his limitations but what are the options if Shaw is not fit, after all we had only conceded 3 goals in 6 games prior to Saturday!-still not sure why Shaw is only fit half of the time!. Against Spurs the team should be Boruc Clyne Fonte Yoshida Shaw Cork Schneiderlin Puncheon Davis Lallana Rodriguiez- agree with Ed that Ricky looks a bit tired and should have a rest or impact on the bench.
It's a big week for MP it is his first real test how he deals with the disorganisation of Saturday, I'm sure NC will be looking on in interest and will expect a big improvement. Next Saturday will not be easy as our form shows away wins only against 3 of the bottom 4 teams- not exactly champions league form!- we have to improve against mid-table opposition home and away-apart from Liverpool we haven't won against any other team in this area of the table!
I seriously hope we could take at lest a point at Sunderland and three against Stoke anything else would be a bonus.
We have improved enormously throughout the season so it would be nice to finish on a high note!
RB

Obviously there aren't many options if Shaw isn't fit but against spurs I would imagine Clyne will go there if Shaw isn't fit and either Richardson or Yoshida slot into RB

Give matty targett a chance i'd say! or even Forren!

Is no one worried that the way the bottom teams apart from wigan at the min are wining and that come the last day we might be in sqeaky bum territory?

Hilarious, MP & the wacky baccy, its what we call as ambition, might be wise if you look it up in a dictionary ( big book, lots of words)

COYS