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Article: Millwall v Saints match thread | Southampton FC, Football

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by lamby, Aug 24, 2014.

  1. Downthe36

    Downthe36 Well-Known Member

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    You have to admit though Beefy, there really were no positives to be taken from that.
     
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  2. OddRiverOakWizards

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    I am just pointing out that we are losing possession as soon as it gets into the final third which is a real shame.
     
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  3. Beef

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    Not having a go. Just that when people say I don't want to have criticise is always followed by a criticism. :p
     
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  4. OddRiverOakWizards

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    I don't believe that there is no passion or fight. We have shown glimmers but we are just not offering any threat upfront. Defensively we have looked ok and the fullbacks have pushed on. It was always going to be hard this year with the player turn over and it will take time but you need a goal threat.
     
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  5. Jose Fonte baby

    Jose Fonte baby Well-Known Member

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    Who's our first choice penalty taker?
     
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  6. OddRiverOakWizards

    OddRiverOakWizards Well-Known Member

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    I know, I just hope Pelle can prove me wrong :D.

    Cork on.
     
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  7. Wide Bill

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    The midfield containing wanyama Davis and ward prowse and an unproven isgrove has no attacking creativity in open play whatsoever. This formula may grind out results especially away from home but it won't be pretty. It's very early days though, I doubt Koeman intends to play this way forever
     
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  8. Dark Lord SFC

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    Corky on...should help the transition from defence to attack more in second half
    We seem to struggle to manage this in 1st half

    PS WTF are Millwall...late again. Come on ref get a grip
     
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    Rickie Lambert, wait, errrr... David Peach!
     
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  10. Mr_Saintly

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    This game does also highlight that we really really can't lose Morgan
     
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    I would take a 1-0 off Pelle's arse, just to get us up and running and improve confidence :).
     
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  12. Downthe36

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    **** sake we were lucky there.
     
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    It does? Morgan isn't a rampaging creative midfielder. He's more of a sitter & possession retainer. We have a few of them.
     
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  14. Mr_Saintly

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    He links the play better than anyone else in our team.
     
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  15. OddRiverOakWizards

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    Maybe why Koeman wants Clasie and another winger.
     
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    Jack Cork!!!!
     
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  19. OddRiverOakWizards

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    Wow it is our night :). The urgency in our game and tempo has massively improved and we start to look better.
     
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