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Match Day Thread Watford vs Southampton Saturday 30th August 15:00

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by StJabbo1, Aug 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM.

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  1. San Tejón

    San Tejón Well-Known Member

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    I agree with others that we are still a bit soft in the middle and don’t tend to control the game for extended periods, but I think we are more vulnerable to the ball over and/or through the defence, as shown by the move that led to the Wrexham penalty, the long throw by the Stoke keeper and the ball inside Manning yesterday for Watford’s first.
    The lack of serious pace in our back line is also a concern for me as it will always give the opponent that get out ball that could turn into a goal.
    Reference the Irankunda free kick, those pointing a finger at Bazunu need to give their heads a wobble.
    This guy is a free kick specialist, despite only being 19.
    He scored a free kick at Swansea, last week, in the opposite corner, giving the keeper zero chance and he also scored one for Bayern Munich, aged 17, in the same top corner as yesterday, albeit in the A league I believe.

    https://youtube.com/shorts/dZZou2_5oxY?si=qBhksuKih3YD8amp

    https://youtube.com/shorts/dJhEwnfK-_E?si=XchqQzWD7V0vxDJ6
     
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    San Tejón, Aug 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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    LincolnSaint Well-Known Member

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    I'm going mate. I'll bring atmosphere minus cocaine with me <cheers>
     
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    LincolnSaint, Aug 31, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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  3. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Me too <diva>
     
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    We have Quarshie for pace. I would really like for him to make one of the defensive places his own.
     
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    i actually forgot we didn’t lose…
     
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  6. Saints FC 76

    Saints FC 76 Well-Known Member

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    Is there a reason neither he nor Fellows have been called up to the U21s? You can be over 21 and still play can’t you?
     
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    Saints FC 76, Aug 31, 2025 at 3:21 PM
  7. Saints Fan4Life

    Saints Fan4Life Well-Known Member

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    Have to be 21 or under at the start of a qualifying round. Which I assume as he is now 22, and a new qualifying round has begun (?) ... just guessing though
     
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    Saints Fan4Life, Aug 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
  8. shoot_spiderman

    shoot_spiderman Power to the People

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    You’re right , I’m sure you used to be able to play some 23yos, got someone in mind but can’t remember his name :rolleyes:
    Thought I saw him play for u21s at StMarys when he was 23
     
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    shoot_spiderman, Aug 31, 2025 at 4:59 PM
  9. shoot_spiderman

    shoot_spiderman Power to the People

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    Why did Manning end up on the deck for their goal? Highlights didn’t show that
     
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    shoot_spiderman, Aug 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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    Saints Fan4Life Well-Known Member

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    I suppose that could technically be the case if you're 21 at the start of the qualifying period; they last 2 years <laugh>
     
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    shoot_spiderman Power to the People

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    It was Milner!
    Reminded me as he scored in Brightons win over Citeh today
    He’s 39 and still playing in the EPL!
    Amazing
     
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    shoot_spiderman, Aug 31, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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