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Discussion in 'Southampton' started by Beef, Aug 9, 2017.

  1. Le Tissier's Laces

    Le Tissier's Laces Well-Known Member

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    Actually pretty decent game so far
     
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  2. Le Tissier's Laces

    Le Tissier's Laces Well-Known Member

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    “It’s one of those that flies into the net, or it doesn’t”.

    Yeah, thanks Lee…
     
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  3. NNSaint

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    The genius that is Lee Dixon
     
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    The ref’s not taking any **** is she?
     
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  5. NNSaint

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    It’s been coming tbf
     
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    ......loading...... 25 undefeated

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    This England side is very poor.
     
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    What on earth are Henderson and Walker doing in this squad? Well beyond their sale by dates.
     
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  8. NNSaint

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    Yep. Pedestrian again tonight.
     
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    Senegal playing how we should. Fast. High press. We are playing like Saints…
     
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  10. OddRiverOakWizards

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    I think England are lucky not to be behind. Why can't we just try playing attacking football instead of slow rolling it around at the back.
     
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    We had a shot! A **** one but…
     
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    And then we went behind! <laugh>
     
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  14. NNSaint

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    Yes <laugh>
     
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    I hope this isn’t the style Tuchel is going to play. I thought we were promised high press, dynamic football.
     
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    Uninspiring, not creative, boring, lacking urgency. Good individuals terrible team. Unlike Senegal who played really well.
     
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  17. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Tuchel has always played slow dull football hasn't he? His Chelsea side certainly were boring.

    That said I don't care about style when it comes to England. And I won't judge Tuchel on qualifiers/friends either. Not even watched any.

    His job is to win the world cup next year and that's where he'll ultimately succeed or fail.
     
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    At least you didn't have to sit through Luxembourg Ireland last night. By God it was bad
     
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    Saw this comment on the BBC <laugh>

    “If the FA knew what they were doing, they’d sack Tuchel and bring in someone better, like Mr Bean or a lettuce.“
     
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    I wonder if Jim Magilton could be tempted away from Ipswich.
     
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