doddisalegend Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 This was the best match of the season for me so far, every player in the white and red seemed to play his guts out today. Totally outplayed a PL (reserve) team today. Morgan was my MOM he was amazing today. The Northam were well up for it and had a good banter going the the blackpool fans. This is what the FA cup is all about and why I love it. Oh Barney's goal was great he was really calm and composed under pressure to place his shot, Guly's wasn't to shabby either.
Chez Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Bit hacked off with Stevenage going and stealing all the glory, never even got a name check on Sky News Sports Round Up. Holloway ruined any chance of that when he advertised he was throwing in the towel earlier in the week. Even without the Stevenage win we were still not getting the plaudits on the radio on the way home.
dubai_phil Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Oh you nasty, nasty, disrespectful Uber Fans You've upset poor defenceless Ian Holloway http://www.premierleague.com/page/Headlines/0,,12306~2261953,00.html He didn't like you taking the p1ss out of their league position....
Tractor_Saint Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 And we had the 3rd largest crowd of all the games today - The Ar*se and Hammers only had more
SuperMikey Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Excellent performance today, with 8 changes I was expecting a bit of a jarring, slow game, but the team gelled really well and passed the ball superbly. Blackpool were a decent side, most of those players have featured at some point during their Prem season, so it was good to win so convincingly. Glad we let The Mule go, he was awful today! Great to see Ormerod back as well, although I was disappointed not to hear the 'Posh Spice is a slapper...' echoing round the Northam! Also, Matt Phillips was quality for them today, gutted that we didn't get there first as Lallana/Chamberlain/Phillips/Puncheon would be a fantastic selection of wingers! Bialkowski 7 - Very solid, good in the air and made a quality save from Phillips which saved our skins a bit. Would still prefer to see Davis as our regular #1 but good to have the peace of mind of having Bart as back-up. Richardson 7 - Attacked well down the flanks, overlapped and put in some decent crosses (and some bad ones). Made some very good sliding challenges at the other end. Better than Butterfield imo. Harding 6 - Did okay but got caught out at times, looked good going forward though. Think i'd prefer to see Dickson at LB now, is Harding still out of contract at the end of the season? Seaborne 7 - Very solid, his passing was a lot better today although still not that great! I'm still in two minds about him, he can be very dependable but also very dodgy. Good performance today though. Martin 7 - Wasn't on the ball that much, but when he was needed he was there and did well. Shame he's not in the first team more because he looks very solid, but he's behind Fonte and Seaborne at the moment. Puncheon 8 - One of his better games, he's obviously in form at the moment. I'd like to keep him here if he sorts his attitude out, because at times he looks like he doesn't give a f*ck. Lallana 9 - Quality performance, the hallmark of a fantastic player. He'll be giving their full backs nightmares for a few months yet. So glad he's signed a lengthy contract, hope he'll be with us for years to come! Hammond 7 - Marshalled in the midfield, I hope his injury isn't serious, it'll give us problems having first-teamers injured now. Schneiderlin 8.5 - Excellent performance, solid defensively and made some very good passes. Think he proved a few doubters wrong today, i'd prefer him over Hammond alongside Chaplow in the team. Lambert 8 - Unlucky not to score when he hit the crossbar, but his link-up play was vital to how we attacked today. Back on form! Barnard 7 - Didn't look match fit, but still ran himself into the ground for the team as per usual. Took his goal well and i'm looking forward to seeing him back in the team. Honourable mentions to the subs as well, Guly took his goal very well, Dickson looked very dangerous and Chambo was unlucky not to score when he hit the post. Onwards and upwards!
Chez Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Oh you nasty, nasty, disrespectful Uber Fans You've upset poor defenceless Ian Holloway http://www.premierleague.com/page/Headlines/0,,12306~2261953,00.html He didn't like you taking the p1ss out of their league position.... he disrespected the FA Cup and he got exactly what he deserved. I like the bloke, but no reason why he couldn't have put out a decent side and got the performance he needed from his players during the week. I felt sorry for the excellent fans (530 mile round trip) being badly short changed by that team selection. There loss was our gain.
musesaint Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 The end of a perfect 24 hours for Saints fans Three things stood out for me today:- 1 Adam is God 2 We must NOT sell Puncheon - he was excellent 3 Morgan was completely awesome today ...he's often overlooked or criticised by fans .... but I felt his was our best player on the pitch today - touch brilliant ...passing spot on ...he made PL players look very average
doddisalegend Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 The end of a perfect 24 hours for Saints fans Three things stood out for me today:- 1 Adam is God 2 We must NOT sell Puncheon - he was excellent 3 Morgan was completely awesome today ...he's often overlooked or criticised by fans .... but I felt his was our best player on the pitch today - touch brilliant ...passing spot on ...he made PL players look very average Probably becuase we know he can turn in a performance like today yet hasn't played like that all season.
Tractor_Saint Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Oh you nasty, nasty, disrespectful Uber Fans Well, I did like Holloway before he spouted that nonsense. "Oh no, I don't like what your fans sung to our fans and it's not fair". It's football you muppet and we'll sing what we want to sing. Get over it.
Appy Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 LOL @ Holloway not being able to take banter that comes against any premier league team, not just his.
Norm Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 We walloped Blackpool! Saints were very impressed and our game plan was spot on. Well done Saints
doddisalegend Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 LOL @ Holloway not being able to take banter that comes against any premier league team, not just his. He did applaud Guly's goal which was sporting, I believe his fans gave us a chant of "championship you're having a laugh" which was a bit odd..........
Appy Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 He did applaud Guly's goal which was sporting, I believe his fans gave us a chant of "championship you're having a laugh" which was a bit odd.......... I saw that he applauded it but come on, you get that sort of chant aimed at any team when playing a team lower in the leagues than them. Grow up Ian!
jam Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 He was ****ing amazing today tackling and passing were top draw. Why doesn't he play like that every week? He's been playing well since the Huddersfield match.
Chez Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Probably becuase we know he can turn in a performance like today yet hasn't played like that all season. played exactly like that in the Huddersfield game until his booking when Adkins subbed him and the Exeter game. Was also playing like that right before he went away on International duty.
RedWillie Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 We are a bigger team anyway...I like IH and enjoy his rants but he needs to do his homework on why we are where we are. 1000 Blackpool fans were a bit let down i think
jam Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 he disrespected the FA Cup and he got exactly what he deserved. I like the bloke, but no reason why he couldn't have put out a decent side and got the performance he needed from his players during the week. I felt sorry for the excellent fans (530 mile round trip) being badly short changed by that team selection. There loss was our gain. Spot on. Very little incentive for Blackpool fans to make the journey when they have games like Liverpool coming up. If I was one of them I'd be a little ****ed off with the performance that their club offered today. We were significantly better than them but they were poor. I think it actually sums up the difference between the likes of Arsenal, Manchester Utd. and Chelsea playing weakened teams in the cups - the big clubs have the players to do it and can use these games to blood their young prospects whilst still providing a competitive match - Blackpool cant.
doddisalegend Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 played exactly like that in the Huddersfield game until his booking when Adkins subbed him and the Exeter game. Was also playing like that right before he went away on International duty. I'll take your word on Hudders as I wasn't there, but he was so far above the performance he put in against Exeter today. I haven't seen him play as well as he did today all season.
Tamesaint Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Even without the Stevenage win we were still not getting the plaudits on the radio on the way home. The same thing happened last year when we knocked Ipswich out. We never got a mention when cup upsets were mentioned on the radio. In some strange way it is perhaps a bit of a compliment to us. We are still regarded as a bit of a big fish so the fact that we have beaten Blackpool does not register as a giant killing in the same was as another League 1 side beating a Premiership side does - such as Notts County beating Sunderland. I am not under any illusion - we are a League 1 side because that is where we deserve to be. However the instant reaction of your average football fan would be that of course Southampton should beat Blackpool.
doddisalegend Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 He's been playing well since the Huddersfield match. Not as well as today though, he plays like he did today for the rest of the season alongside Chaplow (sorry Dean) and not many teams will cope with our midfield.
Carlos Fandango Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Perhaps if Holloway wants respect from opposition fans he should try showing us some respect by sending a full strength side.
eelpie Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Oh you nasty, nasty, disrespectful Uber Fans You've upset poor defenceless Ian Holloway http://www.premierleague.com/page/Headlines/0,,12306~2261953,00.html He didn't like you taking the p1ss out of their league position.... As if he's never heard football chants before, lol. But to be fair Holloway made some very complimentary comments about Saints, so I (slightly) forgive him his frustrated outburst. ""I hope Southampton get back there one day but you have to earn that right. They have the right manager in charge and I hope they have great success..." Holloway was gracious in defeat while paying tribute to his makeshift line-up with half the youth team making up the bench. (Holloway did admit that Saints made changes too). "They have good players, exciting players. It was a great game of football and they deserved it on the day. Their second goal was worthy of winning any game. I know I shouldn't but I applauded it." But how satisfying to put one over the loudmouth. He was saving his main squad for Blackpool v Liverpool in the EPL. Coward. Bring on Liverpool in the next round. WE'RE not afraid of them!
jam Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Not as well as today though, he plays like he did today for the rest of the season alongside Chaplow (sorry Dean) and not many teams will cope with our midfield. I agree that today he was better than against Exeter but he had some really, really good moments against Huddersfield (along with several others on the team), it feels like the real Morgan is back. Hopefully he will sort his shooting boots out as this is something that I feel he really needs. Agree also about teams not being able to cope with our midfield but to borrow a phrase from the Adkinsonary - and what about Jason Puncheon, to come back into the side and put in a performance like that?
dubai_phil Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 As if he's never heard football chants before, lol. But to be fair Holloway made some very complimentary comments about Saints, so I (slightly) forgive him his frustrated outburst. ""I hope Southampton get back there one day but you have to earn that right. They have the right manager in charge and I hope they have great success..." Holloway was gracious in defeat while paying tribute to his makeshift line-up with half the youth team making up the bench. (Holloway did admit that Saints made changes too). "They have good players, exciting players. It was a great game of football and they deserved it on the day. Their second goal was worthy of winning any game. I know I shouldn't but I applauded it." But how satisfying to put one over the loudmouth. He was saving his main squad for Blackpool v Liverpool in the EPL. Coward. Bring on Liverpool in the next round. WE'RE not afraid of them! He's playing Liverpool next? Should have put his first team out today to give us a real game, the lot he put out today would be far too good for Liverpool ATM
doddisalegend Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 I agree that today he was better than against Exeter but he had some really, really good moments against Huddersfield (along with several others on the team), it feels like the real Morgan is back. Hopefully he will sort his shooting boots out as this is something that I feel he really needs. Agree also about teams not being able to cope with our midfield but to borrow a phrase from the Adkinsonary - and what about Jason Puncheon, to come back into the side and put in a performance like that? Puncheon was great too, TBH can't really fault any of our players today top performances from all of them.
SaintJackoInHurworth Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 In addition to all the other positives that everyone has pointed out can I also point out that Oxo, Puncheon, Morgan, etc. are now all cup-tied, so maybe we have also managed to reduce the likelihood of another team wanting to sign them in January.
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 I fear Hollaway is starting to turn into 2011`s Phil Brown Manager getting shirty after opposition fans chant nasty horrible things, about his teamy weemy blooby hell
jam Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Puncheon was great too, TBH can't really fault any of our players today top performances from all of them. And Chaplow, Fonte, Davis, Connolly and Jaidi didn't even feature. Sucks to be a saint right now...
derry Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Puncheon looked the part today and played well. However I can't help thinking that it is the shop window we saw.
doddisalegend Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 And Chaplow, Fonte, Davis, Connolly and Jaidi didn't even feature. Sucks to be a saint right now... I know this horrible cup thing is going to ruin our season. They'll all be knackered for tuesday (even the five that didn't play) how will Guly and Oxo cope having played 20mins between them........
alpine_saint Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Puncheon looked the part today and played well. However I can't help thinking that it is the shop window we saw. You are wrong derry, apparently.
doddisalegend Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Puncheon looked the part today and played well. However I can't help thinking that it is the shop window we saw. Can Blackpool afford him? I hope he stays the spell at Millwall seems to have done him the world of good, best performance I've seen from him in a while.
Chez Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 He's playing Liverpool next? Should have put his first team out today to give us a real game, the lot he put out today would be far too good for Liverpool ATM his first team players would have an extra days rest on Liverpool who may be run ragged by manure. No reason not to play them today. Perhaps when we first make it back I will appreciate his decision, but today I think he has disrespected the cup, devalued it and wasted his fans time.
wessex saint Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Just got back after a few cheeky beers after the game, Saints were bloody awesome!! Rest players?? - We've only played about 5 games in the last 6 weeks. I don't think they're tired - do you?? Played fantastic football and kept that winning vibe going. Looked cocky and confident on the ball from the 1st whistle! All those of you who wanted us to play the reserves and lose.. can I have your ticket for Arsenal at home in the next round? Got some mates who would like to come..
georgeismyname Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Brilliant performance. One of the best i've seen in a long time. Bialkowski - 8 - One fantastic save and looked very solid otherwise. Some sliced kicked second half but we're used to that with our keepers Harding - 7 - His usual solid self, getting forward when he could. Seaborne - 8 - Has definitely improved over the time he has been at the club and seems more keen to pass to feet now rather than hoofing. Good performance. Martin - 7 - Solid enough in the air but lucky to get away with a couple of mis-controls and a dodgy backpass. Hope he gets more 1st team experience. Richardson - 8 - Put in some fantastic tackles and made some good passes and crosses. First choice right-back in my opinion. Lallana - 8 - His usual entertaining, skilful self. Very happy he has signed a new contract. Hammond - 8 - Won the ball back brilliantly throughout the game, worked hard and distributed well. Schneiderlin - 10 - Fantastic. One of his best games for us. Ran the show in midfield, won tackles, pounced on every mis-control and made some super passes. MOTM Puncheon - 8 - Best game since he first joined us. Controlled well, showed some good skill and looked dangerous. Barnard - 8 - Worked hard as usual, took his goal very calmly, good to have him back to give Nige some selection dilemmas. Lambert - 9 - Looked dangerous all day, won lots of headers to set up attacks. Shame he didn't shoot from range earlier when he had the chance. Dickson - 9 - Looked fantastic when he came on. Made a super run and worked very hard to win the ball back. Guly - 9 - What a goal!!!! Goal of the round i'm sure. Chamberlain - 7 - Good pace to go through on goal but should have passed to Puncheon for a certain goal. Adkins - 9 - Tactics spot-on as well as team selection. TOP MAN!
derry Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Can Blackpool afford him? I hope he stays the spell at Millwall seems to have done him the world of good, best performance I've seen from him in a while. Blackpool probably wouldn't be a destination but there are several Championship clubs looking and after seeing Newcastle tonight it wouldn't be a surprise to see him go there, His agent would have made him aware of the importance of playing well, as he is being watched by interested parties and needs to perform if he is to persuade other than Millwall to buy him. If he wants to stay and plays like this then I'd welcome him provided he embraces the squad ethic and understands he won't start every game.
Mr Saints Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 It would have been an upset if Blackpool had won.
Toomer Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 (edited) Don't anyone take that away from us that was a great team performance we saw today, critics will say you only played Blackpools second string but lets be honest that game we won today was between two championship sides and we played them off the park in every department. Edited 9 January, 2011 by Toomer
Lighthouse Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Just seen the highlights. 1. What a goal that was from Guly 2. Lambert was so unlucky not to score in the first half. His effort hit matey on the line in the side of the head and rebounded onto the bar. The defender knew nothing about it, pure luck. 3. Ian Holloway getting upset by the oldest chant in the book ("Prem, you're having a laugh"). Bad loser. 4. Can't be too harsh on Bart for that cross he didn't catch. He came out at full stretch and couldn't get there. It was a feckin' good cross.
doddisalegend Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Holloway comes across as bitter and a bad loser. Maybe he really thought he could tonk the little league one side with his reserves.
Chez Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 surprised to hear Adkins on Radio Solent say that Martin was making his full debut for the club today.
scotty Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Holloway comes across as bitter and a bad loser. who cares what that f*cking yokel pillock says, he sent a team here to win a game and we stuffed them. Oh, the sweet taste of sour grapes
s0108787 Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 What a great result. We were up for it from the start. Everyone worked for each other. We were narrow giving Blackpool plenty of width but we dealt with that threat. Young centre back combination of Seaborne & Martin was a delight. I have been a big critic of Schneiderlin - He was majestic today. Best game of the season Likewise of Puncheon - Credit to him he worked hard in the centre of midfield, clearly his best position. If that is what we are going to get I have changed my mind. Keep him Well done to the whole squad and the Manager. I came away from the ground buzzing Bang on, completely ran the show today. Fantastic.
Nexstar Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 surprised to hear Adkins on Radio Solent say that Martin was making his full debut for the club today. Under Adkins I guess he was
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Perfect Day. Second string Saints smash second string Blackpool. Pompey lose as Kitson gets a three match ban and Lawrence picks up a knock. You're Going to Reap Just What You Sow.
PokingFun Posted 8 January, 2011 Posted 8 January, 2011 Did NA really play Puncheon today ? I just got in and couldnt believe the team sheet. Some serious kissy-kissy makey-upey going on, methinks. What do you think of the result though Alpine?
Roger Posted 9 January, 2011 Posted 9 January, 2011 Was I the only one to think that lallana's finishing was poor today? He had 5 attempts in first half and hit the target once. Worked his socks off and is class but his finishing was poor today and tbh its the one area he can improve. Thought morgan was superb and lambert was great but will he needs to finish better as he usually does
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