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    Match Day Thread Manchester United v Southampton Thursday 16th January 20:00 pm

    Live on TNT Sports 1. Southampton head into this game following a victory in the FA Cup over Championship opposition giving Juric his first victory as manager. Juric went with much of his first team highlighting that at Championship level the squad looks superior to most opponents but the...
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    Match Day Thread Southampton v Swansea City Sunday 12th January 16:30 pm

    Time to draw multiple blue lines under our last performance and hope for some escapeisn in the FA Cup. People will be hoping for a "shock result" but this should give us a better idea of our Championship credentials. Time to settle on a first eleven and stick with it. The only player I would...
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    Euro 2024

    So, the Euros start in 11 days on the 14th June. An overblown tournament with probably too many games, however the tournament in Germany is sure to entertain. Discuss the games here? Can England win it? Are Les Blues too good? Will Germany perform? Who is the dark horse and who will fail...
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    Who's in your PL team of the season?

    Here is my team for the 2021/22 Premier League season: GK: Mendy (Chelsea) RB: James (Chelsea) CB: van Dijk (Liverpool) CB: Dias (Man City) LB: Cancelo (Man City) DCM: Rice (West Ham) CML: De Bruyne (Man City) CMR: Mount (Chelsea) FWL: Son (Tottenham) FWC: Mane (Liverpool) FWR: Salah (Liverpool)...
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    Six games left - how many points will Saints get?

    So, how many more points will Southampton get from their remaining six games this season? 21/04 Burnley (A) 24/04 Brighton (A) 20/04 Crystal Palace (H) 07/05 Brentford (A) 22/05 Leicester (H) ?? Liverpool (H) I am going for seven (W, L, D, W, L, L) leaving us with a total of 46 points. What...
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    Prediction League December fixtures

    Looking at Southampton's December fixtures, how many points do you think that they will pick up from these games? I am guessing 9. Wednesday 1st December PREMIER LEAGUE Southampton 2 v 2 Leicester Saturday 4th December PREMIER LEAGUE Southampton 1 v 1 Brighton Saturday 11th December PREMIER...
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    Match Day Thread Manchester United v Southampton (BT Sport 1 ) - 8 pm 02/02

    When these two sides met at the end of November both teams were having contrasting seasons: Southampton were riding high and playing with a swagger while Manchester United were languishing in mid-table with Solskjaer in trouble. That day a last gasp winner from Cavani disappointed Saints fans...
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    The most underrated Saints player

    When you talk about underrated football players, Matthew Le Tissier is always discussed, why didn't he get more caps for England etc. However, vehicle Le Tissier may have been internationally underrated, he certainly wasn't by the Saints fanbase. Recent interviews with Dusan Tadic, looking at...
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    Transfer Rumours January 2020 transfer window

    After Saints' amazing revival over the last week, little has been mentioned about the upcoming transfer window that will open on Wednesday 1st January and close at 11 pm GMT on Friday 31st January 2020. Extra info from the Premier League: New players signed on 1-2 January will not be eligible...
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    Match Day Thread The new rejuvenated Saints v Man City Saturday 2nd November 15:00

    Super duper new Southampton have another tough away fixtures at the reigning champions Man City. When is this excitement?: Saturday 2nd November, 3 pm - don't miss it! There are plenty of positives though: We have got the bad vibes out of the system We made no clear errors in defence in the...
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    Match Day Thread Southampton v Cardiff - Saturday 9th Feb 15:00 pm

    Time to build some league momentum, here's hoping for a good run :)! Kick off: Saturday 9th February 15:00 pm Location: Saint Mary's Officials (thanks SaintDon): Referee: Martin Atkinson Assistants: Stephen Child, Harry Lennard Fourth official: Tim Robinson Southampton: Team news: Maya...
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    Match Day Thread Burnley v Southampton - Saturday 2nd Feb 15:00 pm

    Time to build some league momentum, here's hoping for a good run :)! Kick off: Saturday 2nd February 15:00 pm Location: Turf Moor Officials (Thanks SaintDon!): Referee: Anthony Taylor Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn Fourth official: Martin Atkinson Southampton: Team news: Ryan Bertrand...
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    Southampton v Crystal Palace - Wednesday 30th Jan 7:45 pm

    Time to build some league momentum, here's hoping for a good run :)! Kick off: Wednesday 30th January 19:45 pm Location: St. Mary's Officials: Referee: Andre Marriner Assistants: Simon Long, Sian Massey-Ellis Fourth official: Lee Prober Southampton: Team news: Lemina and Obafemi are out. It...
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    Match Day Thread Southampton v Everton - Saturday 19th January 3 pm

    Time to build some league momentum, here's hoping for a good run :)! Kick off: Saturday 19th January 3 pm Location: St. Mary's Officials: TBC [cue St Don :)!] Southampton: After a midweek defeat to Championship promotion hopefuls Derby, Southampton will be looking to wipe the result out of...
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    If you could add any three players to our team who would they be?

    In January our wealthy Chinese backer decides that we can add three players from any other Premier League club (maximum of one from any side in order not demoralise any team too much) who would you pick? Obviously every player would dream of playing for Southampton FC and jump at the chance...
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    5-3-2 or 4-4-2?

    5-3-2 Better at protecting the space with a 5-3-2 but sit far deeper. 4-4-2 Allows the midfield to push forward and support the attacks but leave gaps and space. What formation would you play for the next games against Bournemouth and Newcastle?
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    World Cup: Team of the tournament

    Everyone likes a good compilation and to put a team together! So what I want to know is who would be in your team of the tournament? Below are my shortlists, though admittedly some of the players only managed a few games due to the sides they were in, however they impressed me: Goalkeepers...
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    World Cup build up thread

    England name their World Cup squad this Wednesday (16th May). Apparently it will be a progressive squad: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44115625 Who do you think will be in it, who do you think deserves to be in it? Here is where all the squads will be announced so you can see which...
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    Match Day Thread Southampton v Manchester City - The Final Chapter - Sunday 13th May 15:00

    Good evening, I hope that you are still revelling in the glory of our victory last night. Amazingly, this is my fourth match thread in a row and we are almost safe, however The Saints still need a point to secure Premier League status. Kick off: Sunday 13th May 15:00 Location: St. Mary's...
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    Match Day Thread Swansea v Southampton Tuesday 8th May 19:45

    Good evening, I hope that you are enjoying a pleasant bank holiday weekend.I hope to keep the Saints' momentum going with my continuing set of match threads and hope for three points on Tuesday! Kick off: Tuesday 8th May 19:45 Location: Liberty Stadium Officials: TBC Southampton: Mark Hughes...