| Forum Reply | Initial Transfer Action Doesn't Augur Well at 10:12 17 Jun 2024
You're right of course Nick , that we have to wait and see but the whole point of the comment is that things, to me, don't look particularly promising at this moment ( although I don't really expect anything else). I don't want to be the harbinger of doom; I'm saying what it looks like at the moment to me - principally, I guess for the disappointment to come. For me that's putting things in perspective. It is all speculation at the moment but that's what most of the forum's about and the discussion that follows. If something positive happens I'll be the first to post it. Is Nathan Woods, a Swansea player, a move in the right direction? He looks OK on YouTube but nothing outstanding and we know that mediocre players can look fairly good on YouTube. But could he play in the Prem and does that mean Bednarek is going? All intriguing speculation presently. I really don't think one experienced player going to do it Nick - we need several. As far as I can see we need better players to cover in most areas of the park. From the initial signs I doubt whether that's going to happen. A horribly tough time for the Saints trying to build a team for the Premiership but while there's time , there's hope. We march on regardless. As long as we have the same spirit and fight that Luton had last year - then I'll be happy. Anything better is a huge fillip and a bonus. [Post edited 17 Jun 10:20]
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| Forum Reply | Initial Transfer Action Doesn't Augur Well at 09:31 17 Jun 2024
An unpleasant, unnecessary and bitter reply. A spelling mistake doesn't mean the comment isn't valid. If you're going to be pedantic and pathetic about every spelling, grammar and punctuation mistake on the Forum you'd have a full time job. Let's see what you've got to contribute of any real value on this or any other any matter. [Post edited 17 Jun 9:41]
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| Forum Thread | Initial Transfer Action Doesn't Augur Well at 12:05 16 Jun 2024
The honeymoon of optimism is over, all hail the predictable trudge of cynicism and doom. But hey that's part of the fun ( and anxiety) of being a fan - especially a Southampton FC fan - especially in recent years. Initial action doesn't augur well - an elderly ( in football terms) Brighton disguard returning; a Brentford disguard on the near horizon and a potential capable midfielder being sold off and the disappearance of a proven loan signing midfielder. All this slightly counterbalanced by the immediate signing of a centre half but in no way balancing out all of the above. Nobody's brave enough to say it yet but but this all smacks of us plummeting back into the Championship. Let's hope that the management of the club are just mucking about at the moment! |
| Forum Reply | Juventus at 21:32 4 Jun 2024
Bloke's got a dubious attitude if you ask me. Sell him on. |
| Forum Reply | England at 21:29 4 Jun 2024
Why? A British enclave between Spain and Morocco? Do you have a good reason? |
| Forum Reply | De Zerbi leaving Brighton at 12:20 19 May 2024
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna is the leading candidate by all accounts. |
| Forum Reply | Ref at 15:47 18 May 2024
'Keeping up with play' now that's amusing. As for knowing about football - most ref's haven't played at a high level so how much more do they really know than a fan that's as intelligent and has been watching the games year in year out? After all most non-technical decisions are subjective. The ref's do choose to take it up and possibly because they prefer the authority and not love the game. Some ref's are good , some are average and some are downright dreadful. Surely a ref can admit that? |
| Forum Reply | Wilcox gone and now Martin can think more independently at 15:32 18 May 2024
Forced to make injury changes but Martin's been a lot more calculating and positive in the last couple of games, second half performances particularly. Even the substitutions have been sensible. Hopefully we'll have Adams, and a proper left back, reinstated for the Final. Tactically Martin's been much more assured. |
| Forum Reply | Smallbone at 11:13 18 May 2024
Best game I've seen him play for Saints. Stand out player. Will's come of age and crucially on a big occasion. More to come from Will, starting from next Sunday. |
| Forum Reply | Ref at 11:08 18 May 2024
Definitely the first pen , definitely not the second. The ref knew he was evening up. |
| Forum Thread | Looks as if Adams is on his way out to Wolves at 19:10 16 May 2024
Negotiations going swimmingly apparently. I think he's been good for the club although not a prolific scorer ( I don't think think the supply has ever been good enough for one reason although he has wasted a fair few chances) but can we replace him? I'd love the club to go and acquire Sammie Szmodics. and show some positivity. OK we've got Stewart ( almost forgot) but I can't seriously see him being regularly fit. So we need somebody else. A fit Stewart and Szmodics should be a handful. Although we'll probably be lumbered with someone not even Adams' equal. https://eplindex.com/110525/report-wolves-eyeing-bargain-move-for-southampton-fo [Post edited 16 May 19:58]
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| Forum Thread | Serious Saints Play Well and Hold a Lead at 14:33 4 May 2024
About time. Actually fought for - for a change. Good Stuff - long may it continue. Cut-out the stupid tippy tappy in defence and we'll be very serious contenders. Adams went off injured, hope he's fine for next week. [Post edited 4 May 14:33]
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| Forum Thread | Martin Surprisingly Picks a Decent Side For Leeds at 12:09 4 May 2024
Good for him. Did the pressure not to get slaughtered today pay off? Now at least I can go into the game with a little more confidence. We'll see ... Macca KWP Bed THB Captain S Manning Downes Smallb Aribo A Arm Adams Subs: Lumley Bree Charles Rothwell Fraser Edozie Brooks Kamaldeen Stewart [Post edited 4 May 12:17]
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| Forum Reply | Manchester United given a helping hand to the final, now there’s a surprise. at 09:45 23 Apr 2024
Exactly, seems obvious doesn't it? Level means he was onside because it wasn't 'clear and obvious' even with dubious tech generated lines. Why do we allow the game to be controlled with technological micro precision? It's nonsense because it isn't a reliable system , or all pervasive system, anyway. Get rid of VAR and bring the game back to 'human error' ie the ref and assistants doing their job. Technological dependency is ruining and killing; 'Smart' Motorways, a myriad of weapons, certain medical substances and procedures, pollution, poisonous foodstuffs etc. If we demanded non-tech or parallel manual 'old style' systems the world would be a much safer and better place. Whether it's designed as such or not, it seems the technology is just another way to assist the money-makers and Big Clubs; the Elite, and allow that Elite to have further greater control hence preposterous wealth accumulation. Great for them but useless and damaging, or worse, for the 99%. Yes, an example can be seen in the Everton, Forest game. The decisions, or lack of them, by applying their 'wonderful technology', going against Forest, were an absolute disgrace. Now, for what reasons was VAR not applied there? If all was fair and just, Forest would have a very good case in court were they to be relegated because of losing a point or points here although of course it would be almost impossible to rectify by then. |
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