Match Day Thread Southampton v Oxford United, Saturday 21st March, 3pm (not live on Sky Sports)

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Ok, so things starting to get serious.

Top 6, gaining on Hull (although they apparently have a bye this week). Wrexham could have a tough away fixture at Sheffield Utd. Really hoping the City of Sheffield shows some steel and takes a minimum of 4 points this weekend. Always liked Wednesday.

Great result v Norwich last night, really dug deep.

Special shout out to the officials last night, particularly the ref. He was an altogether different type of special. I get the standards of refs dip down the leagues, but surely the FA or whoever will look into that performance. Not sure I have witnessed such a poor game from a ref. Are they likely to take action against that type of performance @tomw24 ?

I had heard that the AFCON where hoping he had African heritage so he could take part in the next farce. I mean AFCON tournament.

It did make me wonder with this standard of refs, and I hate to say it, but VAR would be better in this division. Edozie took a high boot early on that would have been a red in the EPL, he was then fouled for a penalty that would have been given in the EPL. Plus loads more. Really, really, really poor officiating. Im sure Norwich could also point to lots of things they felt unfair, too.

Anyhow, back to the game - we go again against a resurgent Oxford. Another game that could cause an upset potentially so we really need to be on our game.

Larin looked knackered, worst game for us last night I felt.

Downes is a better version right now than he was last time in this division. Peretz just wins us points. Bree I really hope we can offer and he take us up on a new contract, and Azaz has been very good once again against good opposition.

Really hoping we have at least one of Stewart or Leo back, both would be excellent. Also wonder if Shea will come in for Jander, too.

Enjoy the game...
We credit this run to you. Will you surpass Loadings 25 games?
 
Biggest issue in this game will likely be second half fatigue.

Maybe start Wood instead of Stephens, and Charles for Jander. A couple more changes would be ideal but not sure if we have the depth. Fellows for Matsuki maybe.
 
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I might be mate (well without the pint part!), where do you normally go?

Not sure what time I'll arrive in town yet but if have time definitely up for it.
Nice one. I don’t really have a regular spot. Where do you park? Can choose somewhere close to you
 
Cool, if Libby's up for it then we can meet there.
I can message once in Southampton and take it from there. Actually getting train tomorrow and if we get the right one at Southampton Central at 1:30pm

@Libby thinking same place we saw each other a couple of months ago?

I'm happy with that assuming I'm there early enough.

Being at the ground does make that more likely though!