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Match Day Thread Saints v Millwall Saturday 24th Feb 3pm Kick off

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by sotonsaint, Feb 21, 2024.

  1. tomw24

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    Another shambolic first half.
     
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  2. Che’s Godlike Thighs

    Che’s Godlike Thighs Well-Known Member

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    Oh behave. Neither of those goals were the fault of Smallbone.
     
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  3. Le Tissier's Laces

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    I still have us to win this, if I were a betting man. It's bloody hard when you're trying to break down a team with 11 men in the box though. We should ping some long shots in as well - mix it up.
     
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  4. - Doing The Lambert Walk

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    Russell Martin speaking to the referee as he heads down the tunnel
     
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  5. tomw24

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    Should be battering the **** out of Millwall. Instead we're losing and can't break them down. Pathetic given the difference in quality.
     
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  6. Shandy_top_89

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    I think we have enough going forward to still clinch this, but with many of us saying the response to the first loss would be key, it isn’t going well so far.
     
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  7. Le Tissier's Laces

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    Yeah, this isn't a game where we really should *need* a DM. Especially now.
     
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  8. Saintmagic

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    Half time. Need to up the tempo second half. For all the dominance we are making it too easy for them to defend really.

    We won’t of course because Martin so hopefully we can turn the dominance into a goal or two when they tire last 20 mins
     
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  9. Che’s Godlike Thighs

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    Just classic Championship, new-manager-bounce sort of game.
     
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  10. Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc)

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    We are conceding so many recently and the worst thing is, we aren't even making the opposition work for it.

    Baz gave away the first and then block a shot with your arms in the air is idiotic. The 2nd Hull goal was an absolute gift as well.

    Some of this **** form is of our own making.
     
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  11. tomw24

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    Maybe he should stop finding excuses and fix this mess.
     
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  12. LincolnSaint

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    Is he not picking the team and tactics then?
     
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  13. Che’s Godlike Thighs

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    We're not playing that badly.

    Just a brainfart from Bazunu and a massive slice of bad luck. Millwall should be down to 10 men too.
     
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  14. - Doing The Lambert Walk

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    Yes, they are mutually exclusive
     
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  15. Che’s Godlike Thighs

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    Yeah he's also playing in goal, and operating Bednarek's arms with string. Get a grip.
     
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  16. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Well that was much better than Tuesday's first half at least but we still look wide open on the break and despite all our possession they're carrying just as much threat.

    2 first half goals conceded in three consecutive home games. Two of those being against relegation battlers.

    Need to stop trying so many crosses imo despite the goal coming from one. They look pretty comfortable dealing with them and their keeper probably should have saved our goal.
     
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  17. tomw24

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    I'm sorry but we shouldn't be relying on a red card to beat Millwall. Just control what you can control.
     
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  18. San Tejón

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    No need to panic yet.
    First thing I would do is switch KWP to the right and give Brooks some support. Edozie has Stuart to work with but Brooks is isolated too much and has to wait for support, so can’t do any give and goes before they are settled at the back.
     
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  19. Libby

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    Yeah but Charles misplaced a few passes at Bristol so should never play again.
     
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  20. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Agree with this. Well in it still but we lose so much with KWP not playing in his best position.
     
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