SuperSAINT Posted 22 August, 2016 Posted 22 August, 2016 No Isgrove tonight Off to Barnsley? Not sure if he's injured or not.... Then again, Barnsley do have some of that Stones money to spend...
JRM Posted 23 August, 2016 Posted 23 August, 2016 Hesketh has the ability if he progresses physically. Needs a chance in a cup game soon. Olomola looks good too, raw but good. Nice to produce a more powerful forward after loads of lightweight players. Looked like a good team overall. While we need signings, I do hope a few of them get chances in the next year or two. I went to the game last night, really enjoyed it, free entry, had an excellent seat half way in the Itchen watching a very competitive entertaining match. At the back our centre back pairing looked good , McQueen continued to impress at left back. Reed and O'connor controlled the middle of the pitch. Hesketh our most promising player I think, having made it into the first team in 2014 against Burnley and Man Utd he's strengthened up a lot. Where has Johnson come from? Looked very strong out wide.
Appy Posted 23 August, 2016 Posted 23 August, 2016 Not sure if he's injured or not.... Then again, Barnsley do have some of that Stones money to spend... Preston have been linked with him this summer too.
Saint Fan CaM Posted 23 August, 2016 Posted 23 August, 2016 Some of these players must be very close to the first team I would have thought - looked much better going forwards, but then they were playing the 'old' system and not Puels diamond which I am not convinced is suitable for Saints in the Prem.
The Saint Posted 23 August, 2016 Posted 23 August, 2016 I remember that last season there was talk that every team would be playing the same system, from the kids through to the PL. I'm sure it was during a Les Read interview. So if the U23's weren't playing the diamond, has that idea gone out the window or has CP decided decided to bin the diamond entirely? I have seen any games this season, so I'm only going on reports on here...
John Boy Saint Posted 23 August, 2016 Posted 23 August, 2016 After the rumoured negative comments towards the Academy from Koeman about its product, looks like these lads have seen the pathway to the first team cleared for them. I know it's only 2 games, they do seem to have that pep back in their play they had a couple of years back.
disconnect Posted 23 August, 2016 Posted 23 August, 2016 Hesketh definitely deserves a chance, always looked good when i've seen him being skillful and with an eye for a key pass. Has a pretty good shot on him too (JWP take note). Johnson and Olomola also looked good, wouldnt be surprised to see Hesketh and Olomola get first team playing time in the not too distant future.
notnowcato Posted 23 August, 2016 Posted 23 August, 2016 I remember that last season there was talk that every team would be playing the same system, from the kids through to the PL. I'm sure it was during a Les Read interview. So if the U23's weren't playing the diamond, has that idea gone out the window or has CP decided decided to bin the diamond entirely? I have seen any games this season, so I'm only going on reports on here... Why can't Claude have more than 1 formation?
John Boy Saint Posted 23 August, 2016 Posted 23 August, 2016 Why can't Claude have more than 1 formation? Because that removes ammunition on here for "the Manager has no bloody plan B!!!???!!" cobblers to be spouted.
angelman Posted 23 August, 2016 Posted 23 August, 2016 Took the nipper along last night and we both enjoyed it. Am I right in thinking that the rules say that 3 games have to be played at SMS? We have Spurs and Man C to come there, to make the 3 up. Is it ever possible to watch at Staplewood? And as an aside, I like the Daily mail's reporting. We don't feature at all. Usually they are keen to follow Utd Reserves, but obviously not when we are involved or maybe it is because we won. They do however have an article on Chelsea U23 vs Liverpool U23, with Chelsea winning 4-1.
The Cat Posted 23 August, 2016 Posted 23 August, 2016 I don't believe it is possible to watch at Staplewood. They were previously usng the reason that it was because of the building work taking place, however this may have changed.
The Saint Posted 23 August, 2016 Posted 23 August, 2016 Why can't Claude have more than 1 formation? I wasn't suggesting he should or shouldn't play any formation, just recalling that the club seemed to suggest there was one system for all teams, making it easier to progress through. I'm not the manager, as long as he gives us quality football, he can play whatever system he likes....!
JRM Posted 23 August, 2016 Posted 23 August, 2016 Took the nipper along last night and we both enjoyed it. Am I right in thinking that the rules say that 3 games have to be played at SMS? We have Spurs and Man C to come there, to make the 3 up. Is it ever possible to watch at Staplewood? And as an aside, I like the Daily mail's reporting. We don't feature at all. Usually they are keen to follow Utd Reserves, but obviously not when we are involved or maybe it is because we won. They do however have an article on Chelsea U23 vs Liverpool U23, with Chelsea winning 4-1. Remember we will also get to see many of these lads on the "road to Wembley" in the CheckaTrade Cup, Charlton away next Tuesday, plus we also visit Colchester and have Crawley at home, i'll probably just do the game at St Marys but will be interesting to see how they get on.
The9 Posted 23 August, 2016 Posted 23 August, 2016 I remember that last season there was talk that every team would be playing the same system, from the kids through to the PL. I'm sure it was during a Les Read interview. So if the U23's weren't playing the diamond, has that idea gone out the window or has CP decided decided to bin the diamond entirely? I have seen any games this season, so I'm only going on reports on here... The other possibility is that we're about to sign a target man and still play 4-2-3-1 throughout the club (apart from temporarily in the first team).
david in sweden Posted 25 August, 2016 Posted 25 August, 2016 Hesketh definitely deserves a chance, always looked good when i've seen him being skillful and with an eye for a key pass. Has a pretty good shot on him too (JWP take note). Johnson and Olomola also looked good, wouldnt be surprised to see Hesketh and Olomola get first team playing time in the not too distant future. whilst I agree with your comments of the players (above) I think they are too inexperienced to " experiment " with in the Prem side. If you need a real goal poacher?, we'll have to wait until Ryan Seager is back fit again.
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