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Your Southampton v Norwich City Match Reports

SaintPaulVW added 17:39 - Aug 12 Great fun to watch. Points in August while the squad is slightly in turmoil are good. We desperately need some defenders tho. Third goal was scored by a completely unmarked player in our box FFS. Norwich looked like a good Championship side physical and fairly direct so this was a good challenge. Sam- Amo looked class when he came on. Smallbone and Charly looked great but we probably need a DM to tighten things up in the middle. Loving the extra time, flurries of yellow cards and no VAR. COYR

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codge added 17:52 - Aug 12 Well l guess getting a set piece coach worked well not,defense all over the place as usual.Been saying it for years but never gats any better. Still Jack Stephens as captain will surely get things organized. COYS.
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I_would added 17:53 - Aug 12 Very entertaining show. We tried desperately to attack more than we have done for ages. Only problem is Bazanu, Bednarek, Stephens, Manning, SA, Edozie, AA and Smallbone are not individually up to standard and need replacing in the window. If SR do that we might have a chance of a top ten finish. No chance of promotion, of course, but then I don't think SR have promotion in mind. We shall find out soon enough when we see how much of the player sales are re-invested.

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Bowlercow added 18:29 - Aug 12 No one expected that Saints quick transition was very pleasing on the eye and was the exact opposite of their defending Bazunu must take more responsibility for crosses especially when they come over his six yard area If we could invest in two new centre backs and a new keeper we may have a chance
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Avior added 18:39 - Aug 12 Hmmm. may have been entertaining but there was not a lot of quality on show. Martin has got to figure out how to get some defensive midfield cover in front of the CBs or we are going to get continually over-run. Not helped today by Manning and KWP playing poorly but Smallbone and Alcaraz didn't help much either. We had better hang on to Adams since AA just cannot hold the ball. We will also need to beef up. Norwich out muscled us all over the park, particularly Tella and Edozie. Subs were all good and well timed.

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Bawdrip added 20:15 - Aug 12 Awful defending but a great atmosphere and great game. Well deserved the draw. So much better to watch a match without VAR getting in the way. Alvarez did some great stuff but did give the ball away alot.
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1teeminants added 23:09 - Aug 12 I’ve just looked at the ratings. Anyone that gave Alcarez less than 8 is clueless imo . A quality footballer who stood out a mile .
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1teeminants added 03:35 - Aug 13 I’ve just looked at the ratings. Anyone that gave Alcarez less than 8 is clueless imo . A quality footballer who stood out a mile .
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JoeEgg added 09:40 - Aug 13 We knew Sheffield Wednesday were a poor side -thrashed by mighty Hull yesterday. Norwich are a much more physical side with some talented players taking advantage of their physical advantage. Yes Alcaraz was sensational going forward but gave the ball away too many times in dangerous areas;. If we get Downes he will definitely toughen up our defending (until he gets injured)and I am surprised, at this level, that Russell Martin doesn't place greater value on the contribution of Che Adams. If we continue to pick up yellow cards at the current rate we shall soon be playing the 'Gillingham' squad again! Crazy days but at last some real entertainment!

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Block8 added 10:05 - Aug 13 8 goals so can't say it wasn't entertaining but such poor defending by both teams. Our new set piece coach certainly has his work cut out. Rowe got their third goal surrounded by 5 saints players, yet none within a metre of him? Alcaraz has so much promise but his first touch at times was very Beattieesque and needs to tighten that up before he is worthy of an 8. It's pretty much a work in progress and the noise in the stadium reflected that as it was nearly all positive. And anyone that can't raise a smile when young Amo gets on the ball doesn't understand football at all! COYR

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underweststand added 11:34 - Aug 13 Aside from the result, the referee made frequent use of his whistle and the start to a new autograph book. 12 bookings in a game that might have been halved by a sensible referee who used more common sense.
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aceofthebase added 19:24 - Aug 13 What did Bazuna do so wrong to get such a low score and 'get rid of' comments? He stood no chance with any of the goals. He acted as a sweeper and was calm on the ball. He also very bravely dived at the feet of an attacker. Perhaps he will be driven out like Gunn and other players. I just wish fans were more supportive of all our players.
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SWH1748 added 20:58 - Aug 13 I-would, do you ever go and watch the game or are you just a perpetual moaner. We need a keeper, I agree and possibly a quality centre back and holding midfielder but otherwise I think the squad is strong. Oh and if Macca goes we will need 2 goalkeepers.
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SWH1748 added 21:01 - Aug 13 aceofthebase his positioning is diabolical and he does not talk to his defence. He just is not good enough for a side that wants to challenge for a be in the top flight of English football.
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SWH1748 added 09:27 - Aug 14 aceofthebase his positioning is diabolical and he does not talk to his defence. He just is not good enough for a side that wants to challenge for a be in the top flight of English football.
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