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Discussion in 'Southampton' started by StJabbo1, Mar 27, 2022.

  1. saintrichie123

    saintrichie123 Well-Known Member

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    And there you have it. Two pages just confirm everyone as an …. opinion. I’m close to agreeing with this comment in that I don’t think there is too much to choose between the 6 CBs that we have. I think they are all capable of being EPL quality but with so many individual errors it’s quite frightening ATM. With a new coaching set up and a reliable keeper who actually talks to his defence I am hoping we will introduce some consistency. Not a good start against spurs admittedly but I’ll reserve judgement for a few games yet.
     
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    We only seem to play at two levels under Ralph - Champion's League form or Derby 2007 form. Any statistical analyses that fall outside of these two levels are simply as a result of the team transitioning from one to the other during the period being analysed. So, in theory, we would appear to have a Schrodinger's Defence - one entirely capable of keeping the very best at bay whilst simultaneously being incapable of keeping out a soft breeze. That would point to our defensive woes being more about set up, coaching and preparation than personnel.
     
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  5. Osvaldorama

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    He has been ****ing **** for a long time to be honest. Living off one or two big performances. Agreed that he has potential though. But the big question is can we afford to rely on a young inexperienced player like him to keep us up.

    If he was in a 2 with VVD or Fonte I would have zero concerns. But he is in a 3 with bednarek and Valery for some reason
     
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  6. Wherefore art thou Romeu?

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    There's this 26 year old centre half who has 42 international caps for one of Europe's form nations and over 100 PL apps going on a free guys if anyone's keen?
     
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  7. saintrichie123

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    Phil Jones anyone?
    Nothing linked, but surely he won’t get game time at Utd, you would have thought someone would enquire about him.
     
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  8. StJabbo1

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    Might be a good influence in the changing room.
     
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    Take him in a heartbeat
     
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    Would be great to have someone to keep Walcott company in the medical room
     
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    Not over 90 minute matches he hasn't. He's just had **** moments in games where he loses concentration. It's his main weakness that needs sorting but generally he's very solid in games.
     
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    Beat me to it :emoticon-0140-rofl:
     
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    Well that’s the beauty of free speech and opinion and yes he’s **** imo. Certainly not premiership quality,certainly him and Bednarek have been at the heart of how we fail at the back,so therefore he’s ****
     
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    So he wasn't PL quality when he kept City at bay for 90 mins?
     
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    Imo he’s too error strewn
     
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    I agree, but it doesn't mean he's not PL quality. Outside the top 6 or 7 teams, most CB's make mistakes. I admit Salisu needs to cut out the silly mistakes he makes too often but he's got all the foundations of being a good CB - he could do with an experienced CB alongside him to guide him.
     
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    How about when he gave a needless penalty to City in the FA cup and completely changed the flow of the game. It wasn't silly it was just plain bloody stupid
     
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    Your last sentence in particular is one we should all be in agreement with.
     
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    And has been a common post on the in/out thread, here's our song
     
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    Sorry.
     
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