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The Championship 23/24 Thread

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by Shandy_top_89, Apr 2, 2023.

  1. Che’s Godlike Thighs

    Che’s Godlike Thighs Well-Known Member

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    They went through it last season, plus they are the underdogs. Also, most likely to keep their squad together for another push next season.

    Basically I think they see everything as a bonus after their recent history. Whereas for you, us, and Leicester it's all regret of what might have been plus the fear of failure.
     
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    This looks like a full strength Leicester squad - and Ricardo is a serious upgrade on Choudhury - so they won't have any excuses on that front if they slip up again.
     
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    Brilliantly worked corner
     
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    Despite the fact that they're leading, I'm not yet convinced by Norwich's decision to try and play a similar style to Leicester (and us). The sides who have beaten Leicester recently have generally done so with a fairly direct, counter-attacking style. Taking advantage of the precious few seconds where Leicester's defenders are horribly out of position.
     
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  6. st_brendy

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    Leicester have been alright, but not amazing. Norwich though I think have been very poor.
     
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    I actually think we could win all three of those games, our problem will be winning the other ones!
     
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    This Norwich team are absolutely **** and we failed to beat them twice.
     
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    Both teams deserve that goal. Norwich have been beyond awful.
     
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    It will be bad draws that cost us promotion this season.
     
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    Boo x2
     
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  12. San Tejón

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    This performance by Leicester shows the difference between them and us.
    When they put their foot on a team’s throat they don’t take it off and end up with a goal. We all so often wilt and release the pressure.
    Leeds and Ipswich are better than us for this as well.
     
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    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Just have to win 5-0 ourselves to make up for it.
     
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    I am not sure this is 100% true. Leicester have already let the foot off the neck a little now they have the lead - which is exactly what we do. That said, the have a much better record of converting draws into wins so I suspect they will see this out.

    What happened to that really good Norwich winger?
     
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  15. Libby

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    Nathan Redmond?
     
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    Rowe got a bad injury a while ago. Not sure if he's meant to reappear this season or not.
     
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    He is class
     
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    Should have squared that.
     
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    It is correct. They kept the pressure up until they scored.
     
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    But we do exactly the same thing. We do get ahead. We do fight back from early goals. That element that you said defines our difference is not true at all. The difference is we do not hold on to the lead as well as others in the group. But actually Norwich have been far more in the game since they went behind. It is exactly what happens to us. Leicester no longer have their feet on Norwich’s throat.
     
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