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Match Day Thread Arsenal v Super, Super Saints, Sat 10 September, 3pm

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by Saints Fan4Life, Sep 6, 2016.

  1. Le Tissier's Laces

    Le Tissier's Laces Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, we seem to be fine with letting them have the ball just over the half way line. Requires a lot of defensive concentration, but it's pretty much worked to date. Fraser hasn't had an awful lot to do.
     
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  2. ElliotMP

    ElliotMP Well-Known Member

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    Arsenal 1-1 Southampton HT:

    Pass acc: 88%-82%
    Shots: 5-5
    Chances created: 3-3
    Possession: 57%-43%
     
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  3. Clem Fandango

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    I take it he's a month away from fitness.
     
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  4. VVD

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    Yeah since Puel has come in we haven't really looked like an offensive, high pressing team. We did the first 20 minutes today. Went back to playing deep, Redmond defending out wide, plenty of space for their midfield on the ball in our half. I'm optimistic we can come away with a point though. Romeu is playing really well.
     
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  5. letissier86

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    I wonder what sort of difference Boufal will make. Sounds like an alright to good half so far.
     
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  6. ElliotMP

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    Considering most people expect something from this game shows how well we have done over the years.We only got a point away to Arsenal last season due to Forster's ridiculous saves.
     
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  7. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    I doubt any one wants us to lose. He just thought it was a strange line up, which was fair enough.
     
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  8. It’s Only A Game

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    Why is it that high kicks in the penalty area are ok? That overhead kick nearly took someones head off.
     
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  9. Le Tissier's Laces

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    No, he said it was ridiculous, and that the floodgates were creaking. Both of which are hyperbolic to a Tom degree.

    I know he doesn't really want us to lose, but those kind of proclamations are a wee bit silly.
     
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    ......loading...... 25 undefeated

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    It was no worse than Pelle's vs QPR...
     
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    I think it's because bicycle kick goals are ****ing awesome
     
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  12. Le Tissier's Laces

    Le Tissier's Laces Well-Known Member

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    Zlatan would be the most booked player in the league if they started outlawing them!
     
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  13. Dark Lord SFC

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    If Clasie had gone down holding his face, we might have got a decision.
    Glad he didn't to be honest as it was a great finish
     
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  14. Saintmagic

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    Long on for J-Rod
     
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  15. Le Tissier's Laces

    Le Tissier's Laces Well-Known Member

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    Jay off, Schlong on.
     
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  16. It’s Only A Game

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    That could quite easily have been disallowed for a high foot.
     
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  17. Qwerty

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    We're allowed to win now.
     
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  18. OddRiverOakWizards

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    Ooh lovely, 4-3-3.
     
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  19. It’s Only A Game

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    There another reason for doing it then
     
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  20. Qwerty

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    If Clasie had been anywhere near him we might have got it. Bit unlucky really but the ball should have been around the half way line by then.
     
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