After today I have to say he hasn't put a foot wrong so far, in word or deed, imo ......... http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24889672
Could it really be that, by a combination of chance and panic, we've actually dropped on the quality of manager that Southampton have?
Yes, I do. Must admit I had my doubts. At first, the team selection, the `old guard`, etc etc. He`s got them playing in their proper positions, passing, confidence, all improved 100%. A big plus for me has been his substitutions, proves to me he is really reading the game.
I didn't really realise that before......... but the big difference between him and MON is the subs, as well as the game plan, tactics, shape, dedication, application, passion etc of course. (That wasn't sarcasm btw, this internet seems to distort my true feelings.)
exactly so, it says to me that not only is he reading the game, but he`s also reading the opposition. obviously it won`t work every time but up to now he`s got it exactly right. Even against Hull where there could have been a damaging goal difference he got it right.
Love his philosophy. When we went one up we wanted a second. We passed the ball beautifully and when Man City began to turn the inevitable screw every player knew their new job. We were so well organised from front to back. The perfect win, he's dead right. We've got home form back lads.
We have a British/Irish backbone now again (vital imo in this league) with OShea, Brown, Bardsley, Colback, Cattermole, Johnson and Fletcher. Add to that experienced EPL players such as Cuellar, Larsson (he was back to his old best today), Ki and you have a good mix. Add again to that the like of Altidore and Borini looking to improve and play games and you have a winning combination. We have won 3 out of 5 games played under Gus and he oozes calmness and quality. His press conferences and interviews are easy to understand and his message simple and its a message the players seem to be grasping very quickly. We look fitter (still going on 93 mins today) and his substitutions are made with thought and great timing. He knows when to bring on fresh legs and doesn't waste time. In dropping Giacherinni and recalling Bardsley he has shown not to be afraid of controversial decisions but he seems to be able to do that and still retain the essence of the team. The players today and against the mags looked united and together and the club has that warm fuzzy feeling again. I like Poyet and would have taken him after MoN was sacked, so I am more than happy to have him now. Nothing I have seen so far or heard from him gives me any cause for concern, in fact it fills me with much confidence he will turn this season round and rewrite the history books. Great game today, great performance and unbelievable result.
I didn't have the pleasure of being there today Cest but I'm sure you would have shouted for me.. Watching Poyet on the touchline is a breath of fresh air, we played with calmness, style at times and took the opposition on. I like the man, simply because he has us playing like a football team again and with the benefit of Wes Brown's sterling performance and Larsson's 'get in there' attitude, I smile tonight, with confidence about my football team.. Hope you enjoyed the day mate, have one for me..
We certainly passed the ball better today and looked like an EPL team that meant business. I really do think Poyet can turn this round Joe.
Poyet was anything but calm the last ten minuets. Whipping the crowd up, forcing the defence to push up and give the tiny bit of juice they had left. Great to see. Gus has proved me wrong and I couldn't be happier. Gone are a squad of mercenary's who looked like they'd rather be shopping than play for Sunderland. In are a team who will fight like Tigers, erm nah they are better than that....Lions for each other and the badge.
Let me tell you lads, that Poyet is no man's mug. When we were suffering the humiliation of Ramos, Poyet was the only man who managed to instill any sense of pride in Spurs. He was the one who conducted all of the interviews, and I always sensed that he wished he had complete control of the team. I strongly suspect that if he had, we wouldn't have needed to draft in that barrow-boy, Redknap. Today's was a massive result, by any standard, and by any team. I hope we manage to play with the same degree of confidence and conviction against £ity as your boys did, today. Well done!
