The Kraken Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Great interview from Nige on Sky. Not over the top about it, feet firmly on the ground, but you can sense a bit more inner satisfaction to him. Top man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightspark Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Great result! Had 3-1 with Ramirez to score anytime but not even that takes any shine off today! Solid performance, not too many mistakes and the boys kept to their task. Some of our football was superb, but we can still be guilty of over-playing. We can improve on this performance (which has to be viewed as a positive!). Puncheon excellent, Luke Shaw out of this world for a 17 year old. Might consider dropping Gazza, but only if Fonte/Yoshida want this to happen. Happy, happy, happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 is it wrong to think gazza is pretty poor..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halo Stickman Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Fantastic result with impressive performances in all areas of the pitch, especially on the flanks where Puncheon and Lallana were superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 is it wrong to think gazza is pretty poor..? Not on today's performance, but I think this has been his worst overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Ave IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So pleased with that. And Swansea win at Newcastle which puts a different light on our domination of them last week and instills new belief that we should beat the toon next week. If we do, and then pick up a couple more wins in this 'easy' November run the worries are going to disappear quick sharp style, and hopefully won't return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerBadger Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Massive result for us today but we gotta push on as we're not going to come up against too many defences like todays. Team looked more settled, organised and fluid today, looks like we've found our first team at last (except for Gazza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Where's Flyer when you need him? And Gazza's first iffy game, he's only a kid and his saves in the first half were crucial. Should stay in the side for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Under Weststand Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 That was a huge result. Shows the players they can come through difficult periods in a games. And go on to dominate. What a difference Jack Cork has made, we look so much better since he has come back into the team. He is giving us a bit more solidity in front of the back four. Great feeling & great result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 @solentsport: #saintsfc boss Nigel Adkins speaks to @bigadamsport after his side's victory at QPR http://t.co/l6HQBdiH via @audioboo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerBadger Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Lol on BBC website feed - acronym for QPR = Quality Players Ruined! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 is it wrong to think gazza is pretty poor..? What does Adkins do? He likes to show faith in players and give then a run of games, but he'd gone up a blind alley with the keepers. Is anyone convinced by the other two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Great interview from Nige on Sky. Not over the top about it, feet firmly on the ground, but you can sense a bit more inner satisfaction to him. Top man. Who could blame him for being a bit smug. When he's left to it he's a very good manger as proven in the last two games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Amazing. I have a headache from joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 No Guly again..... V.positive! "Showdown" talks were needed and delighted NA is now allowed/picking his best team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Abso-chuffing-lutely! Let's judge Nige now he's got a full squad to choose from. Green shoots last week - absolutely verdant today .... bring on the barcodes next week!!!! This is worth quoting for many things but the the thing i like is the intellect, Verdant nice word amigo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 (edited) is it wrong to think gazza is pretty poor..?[/QUOTE] No it's not...... I agree with that. The streamed commentary I listened to had Birtles (ex Forest) as expert commentator and he went ballistic at Gazza poor positioning. He came out unnessarily in the first half and missed a ball which fortunately went over the bar, and did the same thing again when QPR scored. YES .....he is a good prospect, but his sloppy effort last week cost us 2 points and if it wasn't for the defence this week he might have conceded more. Can't believe that Boruc and Davis can be 2nd /3rd choices! Let's not forget that QPR are where they are, I fear that a strong team with a couple of good strikers might make a real mess of him. Nice win Nigel, but surely we can do better for a goalie. Edited 17 November, 2012 by david in sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Great result, well done to the lads. Seems we play better when I don't sit and listen to away games. Pity Reading won, but mid table beckons. Where is Alpine by the way? Conspicuous by his absence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Who could blame him for being a bit smug. When he's left to it he's a very good manger as proven in the last two games. nothing to do with getting Cork, Ramirez and Shaw back from injury and perhaps Adkins realising that we need to protect fullbacks? Nah, it's all down Cortese taking a back seat from team selection. Just enjoy the win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 He should never have been taken off v Man Utd. Given the backing as Clyne gives...could be a great team/squad player.. Well done Saints.. Well done Punch and Corky. Cork has come back to side and helped Morgan to raise his game and Saints start to play football. We can beat Newcastle and Norwich:) COYS Special mention to young Shaw... Echo all of what you've said Ottery! Onwards and upwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 nothing to do with getting Cork, Ramirez and Shaw back from injury and perhaps Adkins realising that we need to protect fullbacks? Nah, it's all down Cortese taking a back seat from team selection. Just enjoy the win So Adkins has only realised in the last two games he needs to protect the full backs?! I'm an enjoying the win and I'm enjoying Adkins being vindicated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Great result, well done to the lads. Seems we play better when I don't sit and listen to away games. Pity Reading won, but mid table beckons. Where is Alpine by the way? Conspicuous by his absence. Alps is a Saints supporter and is being treated for shock at the medical centre. Or he is on his way back home after the game:rolleyes: Or he is still cheering the Pompey home result. Who cares.. The mighty Saints are on the move:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Verdant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 So Adkins has only realised in the last two games he needs to protect the full backs?! I'm an enjoying the win and I'm enjoying Adkins being vindicated! Yes. But despite that many didn't doubt Adkins, didn't think he needed to be vindicated AND don't think Cortese has interfered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 You could see the defence were taking no risks today,if in doubt just hoof it as hard as you can and it worked !! we were outstanding at some parts today reminded me of like how the old Arsenal used to play,but lets not get carried away,QPR were awful and are bottom for a reason,we showed a lot more passion and fight than them which can only be a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Yes. But despite that many didn't doubt Adkins, didn't think he needed to be vindicated AND don't think Cortese has interfered. It wasn't NC interfering but he has now stopped the person who was. Apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Great interview from Nige on Sky. Not over the top about it, feet firmly on the ground, but you can sense a bit more inner satisfaction to him. Top man. "We want to win games of football at the football club"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Very pleased at the result, and the nature of the performance. But forgive me if I remain reserved until we demonstrate the ability to perform like this against teams other than the only one below us in the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 It wasn't NC interfering but he has now stopped the person who was. Apparently. ah them Tea Ladies who fancy themselves because they're good on CM2001 are a right pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Alps is swotting up on submarines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 What does Adkins do? He likes to show faith in players and give then a run of games, but he'd gone up a blind alley with the keepers. Is anyone convinced by the other two? YES but today was the first game I've seen this season where I was pleased with the defensive display. You might say that a goalie is only as good as the defence in front of him. People condemned KD after the Arsenal game, but his defence was all at sea, and two of those were OG's and two more were " unstoppable ". Gazza has made a number of point-costing errors and should be rested IMHO, unless he shows better positioning in the next two games. I dread thinking of him in goal at Anfield. Back to Boruc or KD ....in no particular order. At least they have some experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Alps is swotting up on submarines More like lying flat on my back after getting a spasm putting baby to bed for a nap this morning. F**k me I am in pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch01 Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Very pleased at the result, and the nature of the performance. But forgive me if I remain reserved until we demonstrate the ability to perform like this against teams other than the only one below us in the table. Very true. This result is big, but how we kick on from it is far more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Very pleased at the result, and the nature of the performance. But forgive me if I remain reserved until we demonstrate the ability to perform like this against teams other than the only one below us in the table. You are forgiven, about as close to a positive comment as we could expect. Hope the back is better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 But forgive me if I remain reserved until we demonstrate the ability to perform like this against teams other than the only one below us in the table. I agree. However, we still had the opportunity to go to pieces when it went to 1-2, and we didn't. That was very telling for me that at last we had more solidarity and self-belief. If we can maintain that, we can stay up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 but back to the game.... I think everyone showed up well in the first 45, and apart from the blip early in the second half. Hard to say who WASN*T good (aside from previous comments on Gazza). but Puncheon was superb. His first shot beat the keeper and hit the post, the identical move a few minutes later brought his goal, and he night well have had 3 or 4 apart from a couple of good saves by their keeper. At last we showed we can play two good halves in the same game..and away from home too. I'm looking forward to my forthcoming visit to see the next two home games. COYR ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brmbrm Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Very pleased at the result, and the nature of the performance. But forgive me if I remain reserved until we demonstrate the ability to perform like this against teams other than the only one below us in the table. Our results against teams in the bottom HALF of the table: Played 3, won 2, lost 1 (Wigan) Plenty more opportunities out there, not just the team below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonRichards Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Excellent result. Punch was outstanding and could of had a hattrick. Cork has been the misssing link for us this season and it seems that Morgan has upped his game since he's returned. Luke Shaw is getting better and better every minute he plays. Lallana was class today Gazaniga, Oh dear... My boss is Tony Fernandes. Hopefully he'll ditch QPR and invest heaverly in his race team!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Love the people trying to imply that this win is a result of Cortese agreeing to keep out of team affairs Stuff that - not letting nonsense ruin my feeling of elation (at last)..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.comsaint Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Goals from today : http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/qpr-1-southampton-3/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Very pleased at the result, and the nature of the performance. But forgive me if I remain reserved until we demonstrate the ability to perform like this against teams other than the only one below us in the table. sadly you are right, but let's enjoy the win for two minutes before our feet come back down to earth. Also check out the table, a lot of the bottom half sides still to play yet and only chelsea in the top half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 I agree. However, we still had the opportunity to go to pieces when it went to 1-2, and we didn't. That was very telling for me that at last we had more solidarity and self-belief. If we can maintain that, we can stay up. Our results against teams in the bottom HALF of the table: Played 3, won 2, lost 1 (Wigan) Plenty more opportunities out there, not just the team below. Both are very valid points. Time will tell, I admit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Love the people trying to imply that this win is a result of Cortese agreeing to keep out of team affairs it's brilliant. where's me picture of of a hand grabbing at a bundle of straws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Both are very valid points. Time will tell, I admit.sadly the relegations seasons in the past have shown there are always false dawns. Still, at least we have something to cling our hopes on to at last. It was getting desperate. We look like we have a pattern of play and some idea what we are doing. Very good to watch too Lallana, Puncheon and Ramirez linking together. We can open teams up. We will always have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 It should not be forgotten that before the start of the season Punch was the only player in our squad having scored in the PL . (Unless Jack Cork got a goal for Burnley but I don't think so) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Anyone seen Flyer lurking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 hey flyer...can you tell us how our very bad signings did today..? did grenero show his "world class" talent..? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Goals from today : http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/qpr-1-southampton-3/ Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelling Saint Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 Great result. Punch, Lallana were excellent, much improved, both good going forward and tracking back. Still wish we wouldnt stand off defending and give teams time and space to cross the ball. Only negative is Gazza, didnt know whether to come or stay on a few occasions, looked nervy. Time to give Boruc a run? Just a shame Readinf won! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 17 November, 2012 Share Posted 17 November, 2012 It should not be forgotten that before the start of the season Punch was the only player in our squad having scored in the PL . (Unless Jack Cork got a goal for Burnley but I don't think so) I have to give full respect to Punch for getting over his attitude problem for now, at least. He has admitted to this problem, and it is as real as a physical injury. It's not just something you can shake off just like that, but he is dealing with it admirably. Full marks to him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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