Saint Garrett Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 Why hasn't he been playing every week? He was one of the first names on the teamsheet under Adkins, now lucky if he gets on the pitch! Is much more effective than Lallana for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 This ^ - well, for a while anyway until Punch decides he wants a holiday then all bets are off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 PS: Tell me what our top goal scorer did today to cover himself in glory? Poor display again from Lambert to be fair - offered no threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 12 May, 2013 Author Share Posted 12 May, 2013 PS: Tell me what our top goal scorer did today to cover himself in glory? Poor display again from Lambert to be fair - offered no threat. Thought he was better than the last few games, but didn't do an awful lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Martini Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 We lack pace down the wing without him. With both Davis and Lallana in attacking midfield positions we become very narrow and predictable. I also think it is one of the reasons Ricky hasn't scored from open play for a while. It is one of the decisions I don't really get with Pochettino. Why doesn't he get a decent chance? Its for all to see we're very ineffective at the moment and Puncheon has been rather good at finishing his chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 The reason is for the first two or three away games under MP Punchy was abysmal and was taken off half time or just after. So I think MP lost a bit of faith in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel=God-Poyet=Sod Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 PS: Tell me what our top goal scorer did today to cover himself in glory? Poor display again from Lambert to be fair - offered no threat. Put the ball through to Ward-Prowse who crossed to find Puncheon, who scored the goal. He then hit a nice volley near the end which forced a decent save out of Mignolet. We can't rely on Rickie all the time, the last few games has showed that but he didn't have a bad game today. Lallana on the other hand has been a poor captain and a poor performer over the last few weeks. Puncheon deserves to get a start next week vs Stoke. But lets be positive, safety secured! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 Lallana 3 goals this season and hardly any from last season. Bit different to rickie scoring 14 goals but to be fair thats 10 games without a goal from open play from rickie and think we need someone quick and strong up there as j rod's not on form either. J rod isnt strong enough to lead the line on his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 I support Pochettino and everything, but I am starting to get p!ssed off with Puncheon's lack of game time, especially when he comes on and offers the only real spark we had all game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornhill_saints Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 Yep he ****s when he wants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 .or looking at it another way....it's the typical " gopal-drought syndrome " from our two main strikers..... NEITHER Lambert or Jay Rod have scored in the last 5 games Hope they get on the scoresheet next weekend otherwise they'll be goinmg into next season with everyone counting their goalless games... I like Adam, Morgan, Jack Cork, Steven Davis... (oh, and that Uruguayan fellow ..they're good in midfield - in the right combination..but they've only managed about a dozen goals between them all season. we need more goals from them. Only Puncheon has been a point-saver several times.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 12 May, 2013 Author Share Posted 12 May, 2013 I think we're a better attacking unit with Puncheon playing, the supply isn't good enough from Lallana at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 Lallana is too slow and ploddy at the moment, tries 1 pass too many when it's easier to have a pop. Or goes backwards in a circle, as everyone has caught up with him. Puncheon has a bit of pace, a bit of strength, and can actually go past a player or 2. Opens the entire final third up for us. It really does show what a difference pace in the final third can make to a team. We looked so much more progressive when he was on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggles31 Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 Up to being dropped I thought he was one of our best performers of the season. Think Lallana deserves to be on the bench, just a player lacking form as has JRod the last few games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zurichsaint Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 Pochettino addressed this in the post match interview. Said that Punch had been having a personal issue or something lately. Presumably something to do with his new baby? http://audioboo.fm/boos/1387591-saintsfc-boss-mauricio-pochettino-talks-to-bigadamsport-after-draw-with-sunderland Agreed that we looked much better going forward, when he was in the team earlier and again today. Although his form also dropped off a bit, after he signed his new contract Many of our other midfielders seem afraid to try to beat a man and take a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 Without anything on which to base this, my hunch is that Pochettino demands total commitment to things being done his way - he earned the nickname "The Sheriff" for a reason. Puncheon is more an individualist, and that's caused him problems almost throughout his career. It wouldn't surprise me at all if he's run afoul of The Sheriff at some point, possibly through an inability or unwillingness to maintain his place in Pochettino's team shape. Who knows? Yes, I think we look much better with Puncheon in the team and with him and Clyne working together down the right, but I'm quite willing to accept that Pochettino has good reasons for not starting him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 What are the personal "issues" poch alluded to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 What are the personal "issues" poch alluded to? None of our business I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 What are the personal "issues" poch alluded to? Commentator during the Spurs game mentioned he'd been up all night for the birth of his child, could be related to that ? None of our business really though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch01 Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 I thought Lallana was good again today. Puncheon has deserved more pitch time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 Commentator during the Spurs game mentioned he'd been up all night for the birth of his child, could be related to that ? None of our business really though. Well I agree if it is that - but the translation suggested otherwise. However. It is just a translation done in front of a mike so it's open to misunderstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 Commentator during the Spurs game mentioned he'd been up all night for the birth of his child, could be related to that ? None of our business really though. I don't think it explains the fact that he's seldom been one of MP's first choices since Day One. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumush Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 I don't think it explains the fact that he's seldom been one of MP's first choices since Day One. He gave him a new contract ffs so he cant hate him too much. Punch is obviously part of his future plans and coming on to score the goal that ( practically ) guarantee's another season in the bigtime wont do his chances any harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 At least we know now that punch has been only but part due to personal issues. Hope he can work through them, been one of our better players this season and scored some huge goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 I think we're a better attacking unit with Puncheon playing, the supply isn't good enough from Lallana at the moment. Yes but you have to say that time and again when Punch starts a game he is ineffective too - in fact he can 'very' so when he starts. Having said that he scoring rate does stack up considering his playing time I would imagine.... We do lack players who can turn a situation into a chance and then have the tenacity to shoot with a credible shot and Punch does tend to be quite good at that when he has the bit between his teeth. When he doesn't however - well ......we are a bit stuffed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 12 May, 2013 Share Posted 12 May, 2013 Well done Punch..... Hope the missus and the baby are in good nick... The nipper will be like her father and shiiite where and when she wants:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamesaint Posted 13 May, 2013 Share Posted 13 May, 2013 Took his goal well today.First effort blocked but quickness of thought got the goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 13 May, 2013 Share Posted 13 May, 2013 Why hasn't he been playing every week? He was one of the first names on the teamsheet under Adkins, now lucky if he gets on the pitch! Is much more effective than Lallana for us. I've always been in favour of " horses for courses " (I know-wrong sport).... but I'd change out players according to the opposition / home -away). Cork, Ramirez and Lallana always seem to look better in home games, whereas JP has that extra bit of aggression necessary in away fixtures. Three of his goals were a key factor in away games. The first at QPR, the equaliser at Chelsea.. and of course v.Sunderland. He also earned us all 3 points in the home game v.Reading. If there were an award the the most under-rated player of the season ...he'd get my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 13 May, 2013 Share Posted 13 May, 2013 Many of our other midfielders seem afraid to try to beat a man and take a shot. Agree with that bit Zurich. Despite being " Saints-fit " we had a lot of possession in early season games (the Adkins part)... but always seemed to want to make the " extra pass" instead of shooting on sight . Pochettino upped the tempo of our game, but even that has taken a toll on some players in recent games after a long season. I know some critics may say some " haven't played games " , but when the squad trains hard all week, they aren't sitting on the bench then.. some other players might be " super-fit " yet still not get into the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 13 May, 2013 Author Share Posted 13 May, 2013 Puncheon very rarely gets shoved off the ball, and wins some long balls which he has no right to. Plus he has a better final ball than the '3' playing at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 13 May, 2013 Share Posted 13 May, 2013 Seems to me he is under-appreciated - by management and fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 13 May, 2013 Share Posted 13 May, 2013 Seems to me he is under-appreciated - by management and fans. I think the whole club is under-appreciated by one particular fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre Posted 13 May, 2013 Share Posted 13 May, 2013 It's Puncheon confidence we're really missing lately, he seems to be the only one (other than Lambert and Rodriguez) who wants to actually try and get past players and have a pop. Our best midfielder this season other than Morgan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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