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Match Day Thread Southampton vs Crystal Palace Sat 28th Dec 3pm

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by Che’s Godlike Thighs, Dec 26, 2019.

  1. AberdeenSaint

    AberdeenSaint Well-Known Member

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    Pity it wasn`t 3 , but a point keeps the momentum going.
     
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  2. - Doing The Lambert Walk

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    JWP my MOTM again. Another really mature, impressive display. He is everywhere.
     
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  3. ChilcoSaint

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    After the unexpected 3 points on Thursday I’m very happy with that draw. Palace are a difficult side to break down.
     
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  4. OddRiverOakWizards

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    Decent energy levels considering the lack of time between games.

    Watchable game, end to end, despite struggling to break Crystal Palace down therefore happy to take a point when behind.

    Good to see Djenepo returning to form.

    Stephens and Ward-Prowse have improved a lot.

    Hojbjerg deserves man of the match after a torrid time.
     
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  5. West Kent Saint

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    Decent. Moussa was immense when he came on. Good team performance. Much happier all round with things right now.
     
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  6. Saints Fan4Life

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    Good point I feel. Good game to watch, had a bit of a spicy edge to it as well which is always good.

    JWP and Zaha really dont get along do they? <laugh>
     
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  7. Osvaldorama

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    JWP was ****ing class again, what an engine, he never stops moving.

    Really happy as we seemed to have turned the corner a bit, we look so much better.
     
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  8. West Kent Saint

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    Midfield is performing much better which is a huge help.
     
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  9. LincolnSaint

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    Can't grumble about 4 points from the last 2.

    COYR
     
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    Palace are really good away, so fair enough, but we need to make St Mary's more intimidating to come to.
     
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  11. I Sorry I Ruined The Party

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    A little disappointed not to get 3 points, but we played a decent game overall. A couple of nice saves from their keeper.

    Not great, but certainly not bad. We looked like a mid-table side. Which I think at this point, we'd all take.
     
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  12. West Kent Saint

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    Hopefully this is the start. Confidence is on the rise it would seem.
     
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  13. garysfc

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    Redmond:1980_boogie_down:
     
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  14. Dark Lord SFC

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    Quality match, JWP was massive today (again)
    Both Boufal and Dejempo are better as impact subs so would have Armstrong back for Spurs
    Palace are so well organised at the back, Tomkins and Sako are good CBs
     
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  15. garysfc

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    Yeah big shout for Stephens as well. Sucker punch for their goal but both he & Bedders played very well, as did most of the team. Shame Adams can’t seem to reach this level.
     
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  16. tomw24

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    Just seen the result after refereeing. Decent point given we were behind and the effort of Boxing Day.
     
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  17. I Sorry I Ruined The Party

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    I’m okay with any of the three starting, tbh.
     
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  18. saintrichie123

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    7 from the last 3 sounds alright as well :)
     
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  19. Beef

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    Players looked tired so a decent point.
    Prowse easy motm
    Guita kept Palace in it
    Boufal needs to not fall over all time
    Djenepo looked good again
     
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  20. saintrichie123

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    4 points clear of bottom 3.
     
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