mcbendy Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 With the players that left and the players that Koeman brought in, I think it is fair to say that given time the team would have worked itself out and settled down to be decent. Top half at least. We had retained most of our defensive unit which was one of our strengths and brought in decent attacking talent. But I firmly believe that it is Dusan Tadic that has ensured that we have gelled into a winning side as swiftly as we have. He is one hell of a player and a huge upgrade in the creativity/assist department on Lallana. He worked out how to get us scoring goals in no time at all and is a total assist machine. His vision, touch, precision, passing - I just can't praise him highly enough. It seems that just about every time the ball lands at his feet he creates a goal-scoring opportunity. All hail Dusan Tadic. P.S. Has there ever been a better time to be a Saints fan? Not in my lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 Outstanding player so far this season. A pleasure to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Saint Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 Scary thing is there is probably a lot more to come from him, and he seems to be getting better with each game. His performance on Saturday was staggering and great to see him open his PL account - hopefully the first of many. His vision is superb and he is brilliantly destructive in a completely selfless way, always choosing the better placed teammate rather than going for goal himself. When you pair him with the far more selfish Pelle, who does seem to thrive on personal glory and individual accolades, it is a pretty potent combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeintheslowlane Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 It would be a fascinating dilemma for "The Media" if Tadic's stats at the end of the season indicated an obvious "Player of the Season" award. WTF would they do...actually award it to a player from a team outside of "The Glory Clubs"? Purely hypothetical of course but somehow I think they would wriggle out of it somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 He doesn't particularly have much pace which was always the worry when we signed him however its interesting to see the way and speed he has adapted when compared to a player like Ramirez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 The reverse pass down the inside left to Davis to square for Pelle to tap in was so simple but brilliantly played. The weight of pass and the vision to spin on a sixpence and slot it down to Davis was telepathic. We haven't seen a player like that for years and I include Lallana. Lallana had it in his locker for sure but rarely did we see it IMO. Not to be negative about Lallana whom I believe gave us superb drive and power when running with the ball, not to mention the tricks and spins in tight situations. Tadic for me perhaps hasn't shown the same drive from midfield but boy does he spot a pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 "Ah here comes big Vic, if I stick the ball right there and he does what the crowd will tell him then that should be in the back of the net........... there you go, Easy peasy!". I can't remember folks in every stand singing one players name as one so soon into a Saints career, that will be petrol in his tank without a doubt. My friend in Holland supports Twente and they all want him back............ Strangely though he says the amount of his mates talking about Southampton is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 With the players that left and the players that Koeman brought in, I think it is fair to say that given time the team would have worked itself out and settled down to be decent. Top half at least. We had retained most of our defensive unit which was one of our strengths and brought in decent attacking talent. But I firmly believe that it is Dusan Tadic that has ensured that we have gelled into a winning side as swiftly as we have. He is one hell of a player and a huge upgrade in the creativity/assist department on Lallana. He worked out how to get us scoring goals in no time at all and is a total assist machine. His vision, touch, precision, passing - I just can't praise him highly enough. It seems that just about every time the ball lands at his feet he creates a goal-scoring opportunity. All hail Dusan Tadic. P.S. Has there ever been a better time to be a Saints fan? Not in my lifetime. I'm not sure how old you are, but presumable the summer of 1976 and the early 80's tick that box. Not within my lifetime though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 It would be a fascinating dilemma for "The Media" if Tadic's stats at the end of the season indicated an obvious "Player of the Season" award. WTF would they do...actually award it to a player from a team outside of "The Glory Clubs"? Purely hypothetical of course but somehow I think they would wriggle out of it somehow. We're only eight games in and we already know it will be Di Maria or Costa that gets it, barring serious injury. After what happened last summer, I'm not sure I want any of our players being praised by the media at the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 Scary thing is there is probably a lot more to come from him, and he seems to be getting better with each game. His performance on Saturday was staggering and great to see him open his PL account - hopefully the first of many. His vision is superb and he is brilliantly destructive in a completely selfless way, always choosing the better placed teammate rather than going for goal himself. When you pair him with the far more selfish Pelle, who does seem to thrive on personal glory and individual accolades, it is a pretty potent combination. This. Being selfish and greedy isn't always a bad thing in football, infact for a striker it can probably count as an attribute and having an unselfish player like Tadic is the perfect balance. Selfishness is something we lacked a bit last season, we scored goals but we dominated most games and chances sometimes wern't finished off because our players were too unselfish and kept wanting to pass to their team mates. I'm glad Pelle's a bit greedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 It's the weighting of his passes that is really impressing me, got to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simondo Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 i think he has been simply fantastic... while i think Pelle is here for a good few years, i wonder if we will only be allowed to bask in the Tadic light for one season only... if he continues like he is, we are gonna get some whopping big offers next summer.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 Instant Classic. There's 'greedy and greedy' I much prefer Pelle' greed than Rooneys, now that is greed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityRanger Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 Could be the best since Le Tiss. Should have 7 shirt. Serves up chances perfectly on a plate for his teammates #thewaiter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentry Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 He loves space, and it works beautifully for him. He makes so much space for himself, like when we counter attack he is not just bombing forward but will even drop back a bit to make sure he gets time on the ball, and he always seems to know two passes ahead and when he does pick up the ball he seems to have 2 or three options. Yup, he is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 Great player very astutue. Liking City Rangers The waiter. We'll be lucky to hold on to him for more than one or two seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 Lallana a better dribbler but Tadic a much better passer. Superb player. Not a criticism but should have scored more goals so far this season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 We're only eight games in and we already know it will be Di Maria or Costa that gets it, barring serious injury. After what happened last summer, I'm not sure I want any of our players being praised by the media at the end of the season. Think Fabregas is the standout choice myself. Aguero's got a shout at this early stage too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 Brilliant footballer. Was a really big worry losing Lallana, and Rodriguez being out for a long time, I questioned where the creativity was going to come from but he has been absolutely fantastic since he's come in. Great bit of scouting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jampot Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 What do you guys think Tadic is really worth now if he keeps this up all season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 What do you guys think Tadic is really worth now if he keeps this up all season? 1 season? 25 to 30 mill I would guess? He could be worth more if he does it for a couple Also, Southampton officially England's most beautiful city (Lord Dusan says so). http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/southamptons-dusan-tadic-admits-champions-4476219 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 It would be a fascinating dilemma for "The Media" if Tadic's stats at the end of the season indicated an obvious "Player of the Season" award. WTF would they do...actually award it to a player from a team outside of "The Glory Clubs"? Purely hypothetical of course but somehow I think they would wriggle out of it somehow. Unless... unless... unless we somehow managed to qualify for champions league. Then they might. And if we did, I bet you, he would be the reason. Sorry I know we're not allowed to say that anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonist Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 i'm gelling as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 1 season? 25 to 30 mill I would guess? He could be worth more if he does it for a couple Also, Southampton officially England's most beautiful city (Lord Dusan says so). http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/southamptons-dusan-tadic-admits-champions-4476219Saw that and while pleased at the compliment had to chuckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslo Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 i think he has been simply fantastic... while i think Pelle is here for a good few years, i wonder if we will only be allowed to bask in the Tadic light for one season only... if he continues like he is, we are gonna get some whopping big offers next summer.. I am hoping that management made it clear when signing people that there would be no more one year stays here. If Mayuka and Osvaldo have to stay for more than a year so should Mane and Tadic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslo Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 1 season? 25 to 30 mill I would guess? He could be worth more if he does it for a couple Also, Southampton officially England's most beautiful city (Lord Dusan says so). http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/southamptons-dusan-tadic-admits-champions-4476219 This past weekend Southampton was more beautiful even than my home town of San Francisco. (Check the 49ers score.) With the World Series starting up today, I am hoping that changes again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 This past weekend Southampton was more beautiful even than my home town of San Francisco. (Check the 49ers score.) With the World Series starting up today, I am hoping that changes again. Royals in 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 21 October, 2014 Share Posted 21 October, 2014 What do you guys think Tadic is really worth now if he keeps this up all season? Maybe a Tadic more than Saints bought him for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslo Posted 22 October, 2014 Share Posted 22 October, 2014 Royals in 6 Even that wouldn't make Kansas City beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 22 October, 2014 Share Posted 22 October, 2014 Reminds me a bit of Peter Beardsley but playing out wide. Has the ability to beat a man with quick feet rather than pace and to put the ball on a sixpence. Seems to take just as much pleasure from creating as scoring hoals himself which is a great asset for a team to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 22 October, 2014 Share Posted 22 October, 2014 Maybe we should call him Aspic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Reigned Posted 22 October, 2014 Share Posted 22 October, 2014 Tadic's pass for Cork's goal on Saturday was sublime; superb vision. And I'm also very happy to have him in my Dream Team.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 22 October, 2014 Share Posted 22 October, 2014 Just total class. Tadic is a total upgrade on Lallana. Like Jesus Reigned said, his pas for Cork's goal on Saturday was just sensational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 22 October, 2014 Share Posted 22 October, 2014 Just total class. Tadic is a total upgrade on Lallana. Like Jesus Reigned said, his pas for Cork's goal on Saturday was just sensational. The weight of every one of his passes is just spot on. He's like a magician. He's like Isco without pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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