beatlesaint Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Lallana not featured at all then ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Lallana not featured at all then ! ? #SaintsFC team (1st half) vs @ETGFC: Davis, Butterfield, Stephens, Hooiveld, Fox, Ward-Prowse, Schneiderlin, Lallana, Puncheon, Rodriguez, Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Lallana not featured at all then ! He played the first 45 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 He played the first 45 minutes. So he did.....just testing to see who is keeping up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 All over, we won. Excellent result against a top 10 french team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Have to assume that's an injury to Shaw. Or maybe he was showing a lack of commitment to the club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 All over, we won. Excellent result against a top 10 french team. Top stuff. Sounds like we dominated for large parts of the game too. Pre-season is going rather nicely so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Anyone know how far into their preseason Evian are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Top stuff. Sounds like we dominated for large parts of the game too. Pre-season is going rather nicely so far. According to the twitter it was comfortable for us, Evian barley got a look in. We should have won by a much bigger scoreline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Or maybe he was showing a lack of commitment to the club? Signed for Chelsea - that was his goodbye performance to 10 privilaged fans!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Anyone know how far into their preseason Evian are? Competition:AllLigue 1Coupe de FranceClub Friendlies Show:AllHomeAway « Previous Next » Thu 10/05/12 LI1 Evian TG 1 - 3 Olympique Lyonnais Sun 13/05/12 LI1 Nice 1 - 1 Evian TG Sun 20/05/12 LI1 Evian TG 0 - 1 Brest Sat 07/07/12 CLF Evian TG 0 - 1 Guingamp Sat 14/07/12 CLF Porto 1 - 0 Evian TG Sat 21/07/12 CLF Evian TG 0-1 Southampton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Competition:AllLigue 1Coupe de FranceClub Friendlies Show:AllHomeAway « Previous Next » Thu 10/05/12 LI1 Evian TG 1 - 3 Olympique Lyonnais Sun 13/05/12 LI1 Nice 1 - 1 Evian TG Sun 20/05/12 LI1 Evian TG 0 - 1 Brest Sat 07/07/12 CLF Evian TG 0 - 1 Guingamp Sat 14/07/12 CLF Porto 1 - 0 Evian TG Sat 21/07/12 CLF Evian TG 0-1 Southampton That looks like our normal preseason results!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWY Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 seems like NA is planning to use a 4-3-3 formation this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Nelson Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 That would be a nice step forward. But it will leave a striker in the middle of the midfield three. Ibrahimovitch did it for Sweden... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 You can read nothing into a training session which is all a pre season friendly is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Good to see our defence was watertight against Evian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Good to see our defence was watertight against Evian. And that they didn't bottle any challenges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 And that they didn't bottle any challenges. Frustrating having no stream. Had to rely on the drip - feed of Tweets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Competition:AllLigue 1Coupe de FranceClub Friendlies Show:AllHomeAway « Previous Next » Thu 10/05/12 LI1 Evian TG 1 - 3 Olympique Lyonnais Sun 13/05/12 LI1 Nice 1 - 1 Evian TG Sun 20/05/12 LI1 Evian TG 0 - 1 Brest Sat 07/07/12 CLF Evian TG 0 - 1 Guingamp Sat 14/07/12 CLF Porto 1 - 0 Evian TG Sat 21/07/12 CLF Evian TG 0-1 Southampton They like getting beaten 1-0 don't they... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Thought they lacked a little sparkle ... a bit flat second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Thought they lacked a little sparkle ... a bit flat second half. Where as we had a spring in our step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Water load of ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 ;As a marker for next week, Ajax are currently thrashing Celtic 4-0. but that's just like us "thrashing" Sholing 4-0, Scottish football is worth nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Who was our spa player today ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Who was our spa player today ? Puncheon, it seems - he was our fizz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 (edited) Puncheon has turned over a new leaf..so to speak... Impressed me so far....NA has effectively a new signing. Words from NA and NC....Punch knows it is last chance saloon....and will grasp his chance. Edited 21 July, 2012 by ottery st mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintandy666 Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Puncheon has turned over a new leaf..so to speak... Impressed me so far....NA has effectively a new signing. Words from NA and NC....Punch knows it is last chance saloon....and will grasp his chance. He has the talent to be in the first team. If only his attitude was up to that. We shall see this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitySaint Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Have I missed something but where is Ben reeves in all the Pre season build up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 21 July, 2012 Share Posted 21 July, 2012 Have I missed something but where is Ben reeves in all the Pre season build up? Playing for Saints under 21's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 22 July, 2012 Share Posted 22 July, 2012 (edited) Why isn't this thread locked and chat diverted to the Marcus Liebherr takeover thread then Chalet Saint? http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?14472-Swiss-bid-led-by-Billionaires! Edited 22 July, 2012 by dune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 22 July, 2012 Share Posted 22 July, 2012 Have I missed something but where is Ben Reeves in all the Pre season build up? Think he's been playing against Sholing and Exeter along with fellow non-25ers Dickson, Barnard and Forte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 22 July, 2012 Share Posted 22 July, 2012 Why isn't this thread locked and chat diverted to the Marcus Liebherr takeover thread then Chalet Saint? http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?14472-Swiss-bid-led-by-Billionaires! Oh stop being such a victim!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 22 July, 2012 Share Posted 22 July, 2012 Nice result - although it's not about the result as such, it's still good for morale to see a positive results from the hard work prep sessions. Puncheon looks like he is well and truly a reformed character - his interview on Saintsplayer I thought came across very well - he's reasonably eloquent and seems keen to do well. As others have said, he could be a key player this season. Is it me, or does it appear that Rickie is finding it hard to make an impact in pre-season? I'm looking forward to seeing how he looks at home if he plays against Ajax. Chappers needs to have a long hard look at the video and ask himself how managed to miss from 10 yards out and the goal gaping - even I would have scored that. Clyne looked class in his cameo appearance - I will be godsmacked if he doesn't start games from the offset. Morgan is looking incredibly fit and playing really well - our sports science people are doing an excellent job with the players. It's all coming together - role on the new season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 22 July, 2012 Share Posted 22 July, 2012 Oh stop being such a victim!! ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 22 July, 2012 Share Posted 22 July, 2012 At least there was a 24 hour respite!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up and away Posted 22 July, 2012 Share Posted 22 July, 2012 Nice result - although it's not about the result as such, it's still good for morale to see a positive results from the hard work prep sessions. Puncheon looks like he is well and truly a reformed character - his interview on Saintsplayer I thought came across very well - he's reasonably eloquent and seems keen to do well. As others have said, he could be a key player this season. Is it me, or does it appear that Rickie is finding it hard to make an impact in pre-season? I'm looking forward to seeing how he looks at home if he plays against Ajax. Chappers needs to have a long hard look at the video and ask himself how managed to miss from 10 yards out and the goal gaping - even I would have scored that. Clyne looked class in his cameo appearance - I will be godsmacked if he doesn't start games from the offset. Morgan is looking incredibly fit and playing really well - our sports science people are doing an excellent job with the players. It's all coming together - role on the new season. I don't believe Ricky can crank his body into shape like the other players because of all the baggage he is carrying from previous injuries. Last pre-season was the same and he broke down, not getting fully fit until well into the season. Taking things that little bit slower this season should have him fully fit when it matters. I find it strange that Ricky can no longer execute those power free kicks, straight up and down over the wall. I feel that is mainly due to his body saying no, rather than any loss of technique. Either way we need someone else for the free kicks, far too long without the returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 22 July, 2012 Share Posted 22 July, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 22 July, 2012 Share Posted 22 July, 2012 I don't believe Ricky can crank his body into shape like the other players because of all the baggage he is carrying from previous injuries. Last pre-season was the same and he broke down, not getting fully fit until well into the season. Taking things that little bit slower this season should have him fully fit when it matters. Well, at least we can be confident that the sports science people seem to know what they're doing and know how to deal with all the individuals in the team. Not sure about your point on free kicks though, I'd say it pretty well is all technique and confidence and not the body. My passing is still pretty good, but at my age it's just that people get to the ball earlier and free kicks are just a chance for a breather... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 22 July, 2012 Share Posted 22 July, 2012 Yeah I thought the sports sciences was all a bit mumbo jumbo but we're in danger of recording our first ever winning record for pre seasons, so maybe there is something in it. Like in the week when we learned that Nigel Adkins personally tastes the urine of every first team player before training I thought that's a bit mad! But you know if it helps to keep Lambert in trim or whatever, and if Adkins don't mind then who am I to judge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireframebox Posted 22 July, 2012 Share Posted 22 July, 2012 New Captain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 22 July, 2012 Share Posted 22 July, 2012 New Captain? Hooiveld was captain because in the 1st half Hammond and Fonte weren't playing. I think there is a reasonable chance Steven Davis might be the Saints captain next season. He has captained both Rangers and his country and will likely play more often than Hammond next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 22 July, 2012 Share Posted 22 July, 2012 Hooiveld was captain because in the 1st half Hammond and Fonte weren't playing. I think there is a reasonable chance Steven Davis might be the Saints captain next season. He has captained both Rangers and his country and will likely play more often than Hammond next season. does that need explaining......really..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireframebox Posted 22 July, 2012 Share Posted 22 July, 2012 does that need explaining......really..? Yes, I hadn't realised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 22 July, 2012 Share Posted 22 July, 2012 (edited) Hooiveld new captain? Hooiveld was captain because in the 1st half Hammond and Fonte weren't playing. I think there is a reasonable chance Steven Davis might be the Saints captain next season. He has captained both Rangers and his country and will likely play more often than Hammond next season. does that need explaining......really..? Yes, I hadn't realised. Apologise Thedelldays...? I was merely telling wireframebox something in a perfectly reasonable manner. Edited 22 July, 2012 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 23 July, 2012 Share Posted 23 July, 2012 Got back from France/Switzerland about 8hrs ago. Probably about 50/60 Saints fans at the game, think the total crowd was around 850 odd. Didn't think we looked that great and Evian missed loads of sitters, they should've won comfortably. Though you can never read too much into these games. The main thing is getting the fitness up to scratch. Ward-Prowse looks a very good player though. Puncheon scored a decent goal. Met Lambert, De Ridder and Puncheon. They were sound and came and had a chat with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 23 July, 2012 Share Posted 23 July, 2012 does that need explaining......really..? Was there a need for that.....really....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 23 July, 2012 Share Posted 23 July, 2012 New Captain? I can see myself in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up and away Posted 23 July, 2012 Share Posted 23 July, 2012 Well, at least we can be confident that the sports science people seem to know what they're doing and know how to deal with all the individuals in the team. Not sure about your point on free kicks though, I'd say it pretty well is all technique and confidence and not the body. My passing is still pretty good, but at my age it's just that people get to the ball earlier and free kicks are just a chance for a breather... Something radical has changed in Ricky's free kicks, both in execution and results. During Rickys first season he was unstoppable, better than many in the Premier. Several of the free kicks were straight blasts that got up and down over the wall that no keeper could do anything about, When your technique is that good and the results so good, there is no question about technique. Have a close look at Ricky's free kicks last season and you will see the style has changed completely, wrapping his foot round the ball to get turn and up and down, completely different to the good old days. Results wise last season his best return was a goal from a deflection off the wall, just no where near his previous best. Why would you change a style which results in you being one of the top free kick takers in all leagues, to an absolutely minimal direct threat? Something has forced Ricky to take this path and because of the change in style for no result, I would strongly suspect this is his body saying no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 23 July, 2012 Share Posted 23 July, 2012 I can see myself in the background. Are you the guy dressed in the green replica referee's top in the stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 23 July, 2012 Share Posted 23 July, 2012 Something radical has changed in Ricky's free kicks, both in execution and results. During Rickys first season he was unstoppable, better than many in the Premier. Several of the free kicks were straight blasts that got up and down over the wall that no keeper could do anything about, When your technique is that good and the results so good, there is no question about technique. Have a close look at Ricky's free kicks last season and you will see the style has changed completely, wrapping his foot round the ball to get turn and up and down, completely different to the good old days. Results wise last season his best return was a goal from a deflection off the wall, just no where near his previous best. Why would you change a style which results in you being one of the top free kick takers in all leagues, to an absolutely minimal direct threat? Something has forced Ricky to take this path and because of the change in style for no result, I would strongly suspect this is his body saying no. I would strongly suggest it was that everyone in the Championship knew he could do that and the keepers were much better so his success rate would have dropped significantly, so instead we worked on numerous variations on the 2 CB far post routine - and scored from a few of them. Also, he's slimmed down a fair bit in the last year, small changes in your body shape and how the muscles lie can make it difficult to repeat a technique over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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