dubai_phil Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 We began looking a team when Lallana left the field and Ricky took over as Captain. Similar to last season. Ricky for Captain ^ this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 We began looking a team when Lallana left the field and Ricky took over as Captain. Similar to last season. Ricky for Captain Having Lallana as captain limits the team so much IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 Wanyamma was again a rock, winning stuff in the middle. A bit impetuous, and maybe didnt run back a couple of times when he should have, but really he brings so much to the middle. We havent had someone like him since Jimmy Case. Whoa... Major, major statement... I've waited half my life to hear those words... I sure hope so Alpine... I surely do.. Case was my favourite Saint growing up.. A real enforcer and protector of the youth.. Combined with tremendous passing ability.. Cor.. I'm salivating at the thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 Defence was poor because we played some top teams (City, Utd, Arsenal) and we were weak in CM (MS, JWP & SD/AL) No, the defending was shocking. Absolute schoolboy. One of the worst defensive periods I've can remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 I notice a player called Muhammed Demirci scored for them - at 13 he was running rings around 16/7 year olds - looks like he could be one hell of a player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacher Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 Great finish from SRL and Mayuka. Also good to see the youngster get his first senior goal for the club. I have a feeling that Mayuka will come good ths year (cue abuse). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 It's something of a shock to hear Alpine's comments when he actually _watches_ a game: more please! Just watched the highlights; Mayuka's goal in particular was a cracker, and SD needs to learn how to finish, though there wasn't too much wrong with the chip. Nice left-footed finish by Isgrove with the defender coming in on his right and a classic RL goal. From the highlights not the worse friendly I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 Steven Davis should´ve just played the ball forward to his left a few yards for Mayuka to run it in.... But as it was i friendly that forgivable. Mayuka can be a revelation this year if he finds a bit of confidence and gets to score a few more imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 This result surprised me..... Get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 I have high hopes for Mayuka,not sure if he can lead the attack on his own though,only time will tell I suppose,this season looks will be a big season for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 Highlights.. http://youtu.be/qYJ08qldA28 Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 Mayuka can be a revelation this year if he finds a bit of confidence and gets to score a few more imo. So begins the changing of the tide for the fickle fanbase. Not you specifically, but if he scores again we will be clamouring over him all of a sudden. Same happened with Rodriguez last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 Some very nice goals, going from the highlights (cheers, Chudsaint). Makes me rather excited about next season; Mayuka's goal was out of the top drawer. Two of the goals were off left feet as well. Nice to have in the locker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 So begins the changing of the tide for the fickle fanbase. Not you specifically, but if he scores again we will be clamouring over him all of a sudden. Same happened with Rodriguez last year! I know and agree, fans are fickle. But regarding Mayuka I´ve never counted him out. I think he has raw talents in his game but that he´s not educated enough yet for the game at this level. I think that can go for a lot of African youngsters though cause they are more about improvisation in their game rather than it is structured... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 I have backed Mayuka since day one (taken some stick for it) but today's wonder goal leaves me vindicated. Felt like that goal was for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 So begins the changing of the tide for the fickle fanbase. Not you specifically, but if he scores again we will be clamouring over him all of a sudden. Same happened with Rodriguez last year! But if we do sign a new, "big name" striker, will Mayuka even get in our first choice match day squad of 18 regardless of how well he does in pre season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 I know and agree, fans are fickle. But regarding Mayuka I´ve never counted him out. I think he has raw talents in his game but that he´s not educated enough yet for the game at this level. I think that can go for a lot of African youngsters though cause they are more about improvisation in their game rather than it is structured... The most honest answer a football fan can give is 'I don't know', as the saying goes. Okay, that's not a saying, but it should be. But if we do sign a new, "big name" striker, will Mayuka even get in our first choice match day squad of 18 regardless of how well he does in pre season? Probably not regularly, but we'd have our four choices like the best teams do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 This result surprised me..... Get in. but, as RL observed on Wednesday it's the getting match fit that's important not the score. Let's not get too far forward as it seems now Pochettino has no idea who is starting XI should be... Fox, Guly... see what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 The most honest answer a football fan can give is 'I don't know', as the saying goes. Okay, that's not a saying, but it should be. Probably not regularly, but we'd have our four choices like the best teams do. But they have a lot more games in which to play them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 but, as RL observed on Wednesday it's the getting match fit that's important not the score. Let's not get too far forward as it seems now Pochettino has no idea who is starting XI should be... Fox, Guly... see what I mean. cause you always play your best XI in preseason games......oh wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StDunko Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 Highlights.. http://youtu.be/qYJ08qldA28 Many thanks, couple of great finishes there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted 27 July, 2013 Share Posted 27 July, 2013 They're doing my head in, they make exactly the same noise no matter what's happening, if they score, if we score, if someone chins the ref it's just continual woah-woah-woah-woah-woah-wooooah clap clap clap. They do that. I went to their stadium when working in Istanbul and it was very, very noisy. Quite an experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Durman Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 Absolutely knackered after driving back to Vienna. What a great few days. Thoroughly enjoyed the game sitting next to Alpine and I think his summary mirrors my views. Really pleased for Lloyd. What a really lovely lad. Many positives today. Anyway I'm off to bed. Good nite all!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 But they have a lot more games in which to play them all. That's very true. But forward planning and all that, if the idea is Europe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Mullet Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 Couple of cracking saves from Boruc Who was the No 11 who took that freekick shown in the above highlights? Was it JWP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 Couple of cracking saves from Boruc Who was the No 11 who took that freekick shown in the above highlights? Was it JWP? Yes. One of the pre season videos also showed him scoring a cracker in training. He also took all the Eng U19set pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepgar Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 Yes. One of the pre season videos also showed him scoring a cracker in training. He also took all the Eng U19set pieces. The boy seems to have developed a skill of dead ball scenarios. He was crossing a fair bit too for the corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 Hmm, not sure which one is Alpine, but I'd have thought he takes up two seats from what I hear on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 Alpine. To us mortals not at the game, it came across as very different to what you report Lol boots on the other foot this time yo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggles31 Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 The kid on the right covering his ears. LOl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 More positive news from daily Fail (PMSL) they seem to be th paper of choice promoting the Southampton way. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2380110/Besiktas-1-Southampton-3-Lambert-Mayuka-grab-goals-Saints-pull-impressive-win.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 Hmm only 1 in 13 Shirts is the new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 Hmm only 1 in 13 Shirts is the new one Colin will be pleased that people are backing his save our stripes campaign, he's probably posting now wearing his new saints shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 i am 2 to the left of the kid covering his ears. my 2 eldest are on my left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 i am 2 to the left of the kid covering his ears. my 2 eldest are on my left. I thought that was you. Is the kid covering his ears yours too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 alpine, you look a bit like markus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 Les Reed imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 Colin will be pleased that people are backing his save our stripes campaign, he's probably posting now wearing his new saints shirt. England shirt, get it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 The guy staring at alps looks pretty angry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 England shirt, get it right. Along with three quarter length shorts and reebok classics, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 The guy staring at alps looks pretty angry That's sadoldgit I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 Is the kid covering his ears as Alpine is having one of his anti saints rants? P.s a few newcastle fans there... Odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 Along with three quarter length shorts and reebok classics, yes? When in Rome..... As for the Picture, odds on Alpine being the bloke in the Sash with sunglasses hanging from his collar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 i am 2 to the left of the kid covering his ears. my 2 eldest are on my left. Are you sure you're not the miserable guy on his laptop on the top right while everybody else is cheering a goal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 When in Rome..... As for the Picture, odds on Alpine being the bloke in the Sash with sunglasses hanging from his collar? Not very good odds since he´s already said it´s him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 Not very good odds since he´s already said it´s him Yep, just caught up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 Jimmy Saville looks to be excited that the ball boys are doing a lap of honour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 My 89 year old auntie says you are very fit Alps. I told her that you are one of the squad players earning big bucks. She is very shallow:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintbob40 Posted 28 July, 2013 Share Posted 28 July, 2013 Whoa... Major, major statement... I've waited half my life to hear those words... I sure hope so Alpine... I surely do.. Case was my favourite Saint growing up.. A real enforcer and protector of the youth.. Combined with tremendous passing ability.. Cor.. I'm salivating at the thought. Yes he was like a rock............in that he didn't move much. The days of midfield enforcers are long over by the way. Sad but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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