Southampton Banter Archive September 03 2012

03 Sep 2012 18:02:55
Well, we've had 2 good performance against the 2 top sides. In all 2 games we defended poorly for mere moments and were punished harshly. People are slating the Wigan performance like we should walk all over them or something. Wigan have won 8 out of the last 11 league games including the likes of Liverpool away and Chelsea. So perhaps give some credit where it is due. Fact is, on balance of play and chances, we could easily have won 2-0.

Yesterday hurt. I totally understand Adkins intention of rejuvenating the front line especially with the pace that Mayuka possesses so we could counter. But, I have to say that whenever Rickie's not on the pitch, we just don't look so dangerous and we missed someone holding the ball. The worst decision was bringing on Guly who would not defend (e.g. cross for equaliser). As Scholes came on to boss midfield (in fairness we were knackered), I would have preferred flooding midfield leaving Rickie up on his own. The composure left the defence and again we are picking the ball out of the net.

On a positive note, Rickie is proving he has what it takes at any level (i never doubted) and some of our youngsters look superb. Clyne made a miracle tackle on Hernandez and dealt with Nani very well. For me, Ward-Prowse was brilliant.

I'm confident that with that intensity, we'll smash a lot of teams at St Marys.

COYR!

Tony

03 Sep 2012 16:54:19
I don't like how most people here are hating on Adkins and some of our players, most of which played a valuable part in getting us where we are today. Give us sometime and we'll be fine, we've brought in some magnificent players, most of which are young.

Sick of all these plastic fans taking pops at our club. Shame on all of you.

I agree with you on Adkins. But taking shots at players is something everyone does. Manager is always down to the belief in the team but you can criticise the individuals. I mean in some cases it's just we want the best from the players and some of them don't seem to put in the effort and track back.

Agree with both posts. But Fox and Guly do my head in every game.

03 Sep 2012 11:00:50
Ricardo Gardner is a free agent and could add premier league know-how to Southampton.

03 Sep 2012 08:52:22
This isn't transfers but hear me out, yes We didn't sign as many defenders as we had wanted(centre half and left back) but you've got to be proud of that performance,at times we played man utd of the park, yeah you can argue that we lost but considering it was one of the best teams in the world we did really well. So all the moaners can shut up its the third game in

I agree even though we lost, we looked like we were at their level. If it wasn't for a 92nd minute winner we'd have left with a point. We went ahead twice. Our midfield looked comfortable and we played the passing game. It seems we've gotten used to this style of play at last so I hope that shows great things ahead. Defensively that wasn't a terrible performance we played well out from the back it's just playing against RVP you will have problems even Chelsea's defence will find that.

Man u not even the best in the prem, very poor showing on sunday, which was lucky for soton, im afraid mu played at your level and not the other way round, expect a struggle and relegation by march

Not even the best in the Prem? They did get second place last season and with RVP threaten to take the title this year. They did not put on a poor showing Southampton rose to the occasion and the attacks were swift. Of course mistakes were made by both sides but I challenge anyone to find a single game without a mistake. Relegation by March is probably something you should concern yourself with for which ever useless team you support stop pinning relegation on teams 3 games into the season. Southampton have more to offer and also have Gaston Ramirez ready to help with the team.
Out of curiosity who do you support? Villa? Reading? Pompey? Norwich? Which ever one just worry about your club and leave those of us who enjoy the beautiful game without randomly slagging off teams to enjoy the game with a quality team capable of providing exciting matches.