1. Log in now to remove adverts - no adverts at all to registered members!

The Championship 23/24 Thread

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by Shandy_top_89, Apr 2, 2023.

  1. Che’s Godlike Thighs

    Che’s Godlike Thighs Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 28, 2012
    Messages:
    14,250
    Likes Received:
    23,717
    Four teams within four points of West Brom.
     
    #2541
  2. SootySaint

    SootySaint Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 24, 2012
    Messages:
    714
    Likes Received:
    557
    Was listening to talksport and heard someone saying a lot of fans are upset with how you are playing despite the ridiculous goal ratio and top of the league. I assume he is in the minority but what are your thoughts. From what I saw against us you looked great.
     
    #2542
  3. FosseFilberto

    FosseFilberto Pizzeria Superiore and some ...
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Jun 2, 2011
    Messages:
    72,932
    Likes Received:
    38,757
    You'll always have a few numpties ... some are uncomfortable with the quantum of passing and the playing it out from the back ... we weren't possession based when we won the Prem and some fans want to see something similar ... but the more knowledgeable accept that it's a matter of playing to your strengths... and currently our strength is keeping it until we can burst forward with pace and purpose - two great to watch wingers and good finishers up top ... we'll need to strengthen at the back to survive in the Prem ... but the fare currently on offer is great entertainment and we have some very gifted youngsters that give lots of cause for optimism ...

    Great result for you guys tonight btw <cheers>
     
    #2543
    Last edited: Feb 17, 2024
  4. Le Tissier's Laces

    Le Tissier's Laces Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2011
    Messages:
    42,991
    Likes Received:
    48,897
    That all sounds familiar.
     
    #2544
    Saints_Alive likes this.
  5. RSS

    RSS Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 25, 2011
    Messages:
    11,115
    Likes Received:
    9,319
    Soooo…

    - Plymouth v Leeds the early kick off. Plymouth are pretty good at home, but think Leeds will be too strong for them, but if they take them lightly there could be an upset. Most likely Leeds will jump back into 2nd though.
    - Leicester v Middlesbrough. Leicester are just too consistent to see anything but another win for them, but they’re so far ahead it doesn’t really matter anyway.
    - Swansea v Ipswich. Swansea can play some good stuff at home, but ultimately Ipswich should prove too strong and I think they’ll maintain the chase in this one. Strong January window was massive for them.

    Just goes to show what a big win last night was for us!

    Added interest:
    - Huddersfield v Hull. Hope the terriers show the same tenacity and aggression they did against us and give Hull, our opponents on Tuesday night a tough game.
     
    #2545
  6. Saintmagic

    Saintmagic Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 5, 2011
    Messages:
    22,727
    Likes Received:
    16,819
    Leeds 1 up
     
    #2546
  7. Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc)

    Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc) Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2012
    Messages:
    8,555
    Likes Received:
    8,882
    Plymouth barely bothering to put up a fight. Woeful defending.
     
    #2547
  8. Saintmagic

    Saintmagic Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 5, 2011
    Messages:
    22,727
    Likes Received:
    16,819
    Leeds look very good tbf to them
     
    #2548
    OddRiverOakWizards likes this.
  9. st_brendy

    st_brendy Well-Known Member
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2011
    Messages:
    22,886
    Likes Received:
    11,530
    I've said all season that they have the best attack in the division. And now that Gnonto is up and firing, it's one of the best attacks this league has ever seen.

    I would take Leeds' attacking options ahead of those of a number of PL clubs.

    If we hold off Leeds for automatic promotion, it would be a sensational achievement. I'm not convinced that we will.
     
    #2549
    ellandback likes this.
  10. Saintmagic

    Saintmagic Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 5, 2011
    Messages:
    22,727
    Likes Received:
    16,819
    Yeah I’ve always said they would be 2nd behind Leicester as they are a level above us, I also think the fact Farke and a couple of their players have done it before will help them tremendously. If we finish above them they have ****ed up massively
     
    #2550

  11. Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc)

    Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc) Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2012
    Messages:
    8,555
    Likes Received:
    8,882
    I meant just for the goal but yeah, Leeds look really good at the moment.
     
    #2551
  12. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2011
    Messages:
    69,231
    Likes Received:
    24,803
    Do we have to be fair to them. A timely lightning strike that temporarily knocks out half their team for say….6 weeks…seems fair to me. :rolleyes:
     
    #2552
    thereisonlyoneno7 likes this.
  13. oldstocktonsaint

    oldstocktonsaint Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2011
    Messages:
    5,831
    Likes Received:
    4,833
    That’s not kind. Maybe the whole team for 6 weeks. Not really fair to make anyone miss out. Team spirit etc.
     
    #2553
  14. Saintmagic

    Saintmagic Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 5, 2011
    Messages:
    22,727
    Likes Received:
    16,819
    Leeds 2 up and game over
     
    #2554
  15. OddRiverOakWizards

    OddRiverOakWizards Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2011
    Messages:
    9,018
    Likes Received:
    3,000
    Very similar pattern to our game yesterday.
     
    #2555
    st_brendy likes this.
  16. oldstocktonsaint

    oldstocktonsaint Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2011
    Messages:
    5,831
    Likes Received:
    4,833
    Leeds 2 up. Was hoping for 95 minute Plymouth goal.
     
    #2556
  17. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2011
    Messages:
    69,231
    Likes Received:
    24,803
    Up to us to win Tuesday. Bit like musical chairs.
     
    #2557
    thereisonlyoneno7 likes this.
  18. Brinkworth Saint

    Brinkworth Saint Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 2012
    Messages:
    2,775
    Likes Received:
    3,317
    We will is my view.
     
    #2558
    Toss saints likes this.
  19. ellandback

    ellandback Well-Known Member
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2011
    Messages:
    62,256
    Likes Received:
    36,696
    It could come down to the last day of the season when you come to Elland Road!!!
     
    #2559
    SaintinNZ likes this.
  20. Lovelocum

    Lovelocum Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2011
    Messages:
    9,522
    Likes Received:
    5,485
    Bloody Leeds. The pressure is really on them as we have a game in hand, but every time they leapfrog us it feels like it’s all on us.
     
    #2560

Share This Page