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Ratings v Palace

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by tomw24, Dec 26, 2014.

  1. tomw24

    tomw24 Well-Known Member
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    Forster 7 - Very commanding today and good glove work in wet conditions
    Gardos 7 - Very solid from Gardos, bouncing back from a mare at Sheffield United
    Alderweireld 8 - Superb in the middle of defence, ensured Fonte was not missed
    Yoshida 7 - Impressed again after a good performance last week. Won plenty in the air.
    Clyne 7 - Another assured display from a very very good player.
    Bertrand 8 - Superb finish for his goal and a constant threat going forward. Really fits this new formation.
    Schneiderlin 7 - Good display, ran the midfield with ease.
    Ward-Prowse 8 - Boy have we missed his right foot. Great corner for Toby's goal and set up Mane's goal. Could have scored himself.
    Davis - 7 Nice and solid again from Mr Dependable. Gave the ball away once on the edge of his own box but generally good.
    Mane - 9 MOTM Superb from the much maligned Mane. This formation is much better suited for him. Took his goal really well. Played a really nice ball through for someone to shoot over the bar and got the assist for Bertrand's goal. Was a constant menace and by far and away his best day in a Saints shirt.
    Pelle 6 - Quiet day for the big man.

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    Wanyama 7 - Drove through the heart of the midfield on one run. No one got near him (not that I blame the Palace players!) Put himself about well.
    Long 6
    McCarthy N/A Another academy player making his debut. :D
     
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  2. ThatThereSaintsFan

    ThatThereSaintsFan Well-Known Member

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    Yours are pretty spot on Tom. Big props to Koeman for sticking with the formation and picking Mane to play upfront.
     
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    ThatThereSaintsFan, Dec 26, 2014
  3. AL.

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    Not often this happens Tom, maybe it is the christmas spirit, but I agree entirely!
     
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  4. lamby

    lamby Needs a cold shower

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    KingKoeman
     
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  5. Che’s Godlike Thighs

    Che’s Godlike Thighs Well-Known Member

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    Pretty much agree with you, only I would +1 to everyone. Best away performance of the season.

    But keep Mane at 9 of course. I'm not that generous.
     
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  6. Tommomo

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    Agree with the lot except Davis. Had a few bad touches and made more than 1 unnecessary mistake today and seemed off his game in general. So i'd just drop him to 5.
     
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  7. Tintin

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    Forster 7
    Clyne 7
    Gardos 7
    Alderweireld 9
    Yoshida 8
    Bertrand 8.5
    Schneiderlin 8
    Ward-Prowse 8.5
    Davis 7
    Mane 9
    Pelle 7
     
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  8. benditlikeabanana

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    Best game for JWP for along time. Sitting deeper he can use his passing ability, the first goal was a wonderful assist. He seems abit bigger which stops him being pushed around as well
     
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    benditlikeabanana, Dec 27, 2014
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