Southampton Banter Archive February 02 2013

02 Feb 2013 21:11:31
That was unforgiveable to let in a goal in with 4 minutes left on the clock! Hooiveld looks out of his depth a lot of the time? Still think jay needs time to blossom he's not quite there yet. Ricky was top knotch as always but we should have bought a pacey forward in the window to help him out even if we can get one in on loan in feb with option to buy in the summer!! we are making lots of chances just need to put more of them in the back of the net! A point is better than not nothing but it really should of been 3? "POCH" TACTICS ARE TOP CLASS lots of pressure and playing at good fast pace even utd did not have any time on the ball!!!!! we just need another goal scorer and maybe a good holding midfielder with an eye for a pass to boss the midfield!!keep up the good work lads!

J-rod is turning into a clutch player under potch, way more confident and looks like the player we thought we had for 7 million. seems that he has bulked up as well, that must be helping him quite a bit

I couldn't agree more. Jay looked fantastic today as did the whole team. We completely dominated away from home and deserved all 3 points but hey that's football. I was a little bit dissapointed we didn't sign anyone else but it would of been easier to make a couple of rash signings than it would of been to back what we've already got. If we play like this for the rest of the year we should have no dramas staying up. It was also good to see we did not lose to any silly mistakes it was just good goal poaching on maloneys part. Although Yosh lost his man the first goal (he tends to do that a bit) Boruc looks quality lately and I didn't think I would be saying that after that fumblefest a few weeks ago. Would of liked to see Butland, Redmond, Stones, Sissoko and come in and maybe shipped out a couple more but hey i'm totally happy with how we're playing and ill leave the managing to Poch. COYS

Jay Rodrigues had a top notch performance and his run to set up Schneiderlin's goal was brilliant. He's a young lad and is only improving as the games pass. I am extremely impressed with how Pochettino has improved him and the entire team. Shame about dropping the points today, just seemed Shaw made a small error playing him onside late on. But to be honest this performance away from home is a great sign, should lead to survival playing like that again. In fact if we do I can see us beating the Champions next week at St Mary's.

I think the fact Villa dropped their lead late as well made the result less bitter. And more importantly the players showed they have adjusted to a faster and more pressing game which is providing them with long spells of possession. Despite conceding right at the end the boys confidence will still be high so I think if training goes well this week man city are going to be in for a shock when they come to play next weekend!

The thing I liked about our performance today was the patience we showed when Wigan were getting everyone behind the ball to stifle our attacks. I think it showed the level of our fitness while Wigan visabley tired in the second half. MP's substitutions were very good as well where he freshened up certain positions to maintain the pressure.

I thought JWP did well to when he came o and played a big part in the second goal

Need a pacey forward. Erm, Mayuka maybe?

- TJ

Agree with tj why the hell is everyone saying we need a pacey player don't you think mayuka is pacey enough and you never know he might get first team with new manger when back from africa cup of nations

02 Feb 2013 00:10:34
Southampton's decision to not bring in any new players in January may seem to be a bad one so some fans. However there seems to be method to the decision.

In recent weeks this side has gelled really well and started playing extremely well together, a new player could disrupt the balance of the squad tightening up together.

Further more in January the prices inflate, especially on deadline day. We did manage to get the signing we truly needed in Vergard Forren to cover the centre of defence.

It sounds like part of the reason nobody was brought in though was more talent being ready to step up from the youth squad. Sinclair is apparently becoming a top standard striker ready to step up if called for. Matt Target is also apparently stepping up to the level and may soon be trying to compete with Luke Shaw for the left back spot in the team.

I agree, it would be great to bring through more young players