Saints Stuff

We featured in W1A tonight. A cross-dressing pundit was discussing Saints defence v Norwich in an FA Cup match. Said we got a 1-1 draw....hope that's not a prediction that will come true. On the other hand, we didn't lose and Virgil was still playing for us.

 

https://southamptonfc.com/news/2017-09-19/video-wesley-hoedt-teammates

 

The new lads are so likeable! Not going to dwell on the fact that we didn't unearth a really good AM to add to the group, but perhaps if we're as defensively sound as I think we can be, we might well be able to give Boufal, Tadic & Redmond a chance to be less disciplined & more free to roam in the search of goals, or just chances......anything!
Living in hope here.

 

I notice that Wesley thinks it is badly dressed to turn up for training in tracksuits....seems normal to me.

 

Ah, Carlton Palmer....the player with Inspector Gadget extending legs

 

https://southamptonfc.com/news/2017-09-20/video-saints-foundation-saints4sport-kyle-mussel

Moving story of how Saints4Sports has helped a man with ADHD and autism.

 

Note who presented the gift.

 

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/09/2...sit-long-running-target-manolo-gabbiadini-in/

Suggestion that Everton should make an offer for Gabbi in January. Mmmm....good luck with that one. I'd suggest the messenger keeps his engine running for a quick getaway.

 

Fifa ratings for Saints players if interested.
Vvd - 83
Bertrand - 80
Tadic - 80
Romeu - 79
Cedric - 79
Gabbi - 79
Boufal - 79
Jwp - 78
Austin - 78
Forster - 78
Lemina - 77
Hoedt - 77
Davis - 77
Redmond - 77
Long - 76
PEH - 75
Maya - 75
McCarthy - 75
Pied - 74
Gardos - 71
Stephens - 70
Targett - 69
Bednarek - 68
Sims - 67
Taylor - 66

 

For those who don't do FIFA....are those ratings middling/poor/good? I assume you have to have a mixed team and can't just grab the best in every position.

 

Very solid.

Saints probably a 4 star team out of a top rating of 5 stars.

 

Mid table really, we were 4 and a half a couple of seasons ago

Probably a fair reflection overall of the squad based on last season though. 70 for Stephens is championship standard , and Maya has to be more that 75, that's relegation scrap quality, still better than the championship quality they've had him until now. You can bet VvD would be much higher if he had joined a big club lol. By comparison Lovren is rated 81.

 

Those were the glory days. To be fair to EA they can only really update ratings based on last season so it's fair. JWP has gone up by 2 but Gabbi has had a downgrade sadly.

Still it shows how far we've come when you play as Saints online and the game thinks Borussia Dortmund and Roma are fair opposition.

 

Gardos better than Stephens ffs

 

Surprised Taylor can even get a rating, when was the last time he played a professional game?

 

Have noticed that the players really like Taylor when talking in interviews....must assume that he is kept as a pet.

 

The new Tommy Forecast ... the mascot in the changing room