New Forest Steve Posted 2 October, 2016 Share Posted 2 October, 2016 (edited) So when are we going to see Boufal play ? I'm in no way suggesting we rush him back from injury but I'm getting so excited my circuits are gonna fry if I have to wait much longer to see him in action !! Yeah, yeah ....... I now all about the perils of getting your hopes too high, that the new marquee signing will be our very own Ronaldo but it's too late now. Edited 2 October, 2016 by New Forest Steve grammar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way down south Posted 2 October, 2016 Share Posted 2 October, 2016 Redmond aside, who'd you get him in for? frankly if Redmond wasn't so out of sorts and not looking even remotely like a striker, I wouldn't have been surprised if boufal stayed on the bench for a no. of games. I mean we don't even know where we'll play him, is it tadic's role or Redmond's? or both? I think a low risk game will be needed to experiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Forest Steve Posted 2 October, 2016 Author Share Posted 2 October, 2016 Redmond aside, who'd you get him in for? frankly if Redmond wasn't so out of sorts and not looking even remotely like a striker, I wouldn't have been surprised if boufal stayed on the bench for a no. of games. I mean we don't even know where we'll play him, is it tadic's role or Redmond's? or both? I think a low risk game will be needed to experiment. Are you kidding ? We spent £20+ million on him. I think we'll squeeze him in somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 2 October, 2016 Share Posted 2 October, 2016 Considering that from the Burnley game on the 16th October to the Chelsea game on the 30th, we'll have played 5 games, he'll play at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 2 October, 2016 Share Posted 2 October, 2016 Redmond / "Henry" will make way He is not that great imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue_Saint Posted 2 October, 2016 Share Posted 2 October, 2016 Bring him in for Davis. Hojbjerg and Romeu adequate defensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 2 October, 2016 Share Posted 2 October, 2016 Redmond aside, who'd you get him in for? frankly if Redmond wasn't so out of sorts and not looking even remotely like a striker, I wouldn't have been surprised if boufal stayed on the bench for a no. of games. I mean we don't even know where we'll play him, is it tadic's role or Redmond's? or both? I think a low risk game will be needed to experiment. As we are often playing every 3 days or so and making 7 to 8 changes per game, I reckon fitting him in wont be the slightest problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Forest Steve Posted 2 October, 2016 Author Share Posted 2 October, 2016 Redmond / "Henry" will make way He is not that great imho Really ?? ...... I'm disappointed now you've told me that EDIT ... oops, thought you meant Boufal. Soz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 2 October, 2016 Share Posted 2 October, 2016 I think we will see him in the EFL Cup game against Sunderland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way down south Posted 2 October, 2016 Share Posted 2 October, 2016 well i guess its true, we do have a sh*t load of games. anyway I'm glad he's coming back while we're doing so well, otherwise the pressure on him to change our fortunes would of been a tad too much IMO. and NFS, I was thinking more about easing him into the team and the pl as a whole as he seems to have a slight build and he's also just getting back from a long term injury (4 months?) giving him more chance to adapt regardless of his price tag (which btw I thought was 16m) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Forest Steve Posted 2 October, 2016 Author Share Posted 2 October, 2016 well i guess its true, we do have a sh*t load of games. anyway I'm glad he's coming back while we're doing so well, otherwise the pressure on him to change our fortunes would of been a tad too much IMO. and NFS, I was thinking more about easing him into the team and the pl as a whole as he seems to have a slight build and he's also just getting back from a long term injury (4 months?) giving him more chance to adapt regardless of his price tag (which btw I thought was 16m) Agree with all that. I'm certain they won't just throw him the deep end and start him against Burnley. Returnees from long term injury usually get 60 odd mins with the under 23's to assess them, followed by a couple of first team appearances off the bench. I think think the £16 mil becomes £21-22 million after hefty add ons and performance bonuses ..... still a bargain for the next Ronaldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKsaint Posted 2 October, 2016 Share Posted 2 October, 2016 Redmond was bought to replace Juanmi only and it was Boufal for Mane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 3 October, 2016 Share Posted 3 October, 2016 Redmond was bought to replace Juanmi only and it was Boufal for Mane. Redmond's started twice as many games as Juanmi already. They've both come in as potential starters, not to replace individuals. Anyway, like everyone I'm excited to see Boufal. That extra attacking option would have come in useful at the hour mark today - Tadic for Boufal or vice versa would have given us a fresh injection going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 5 October, 2016 Share Posted 5 October, 2016 Don't see Boufal getting 90 minute games for a while yet anyway....even if he is match fit. The prospect of having Redmond and /or Long coming off the bench at 60 minutes must be a nightmare for opposing defenders with tiring legs ----don't you think ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKsaint Posted 6 October, 2016 Share Posted 6 October, 2016 Don't see Boufal getting 90 minute games for a while yet anyway....even if he is match fit. The prospect of having Redmond and /or Long coming off the bench at 60 minutes must be a nightmare for opposing defenders with tiring legs ----don't you think ? Make sure that we don't need to score more by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 6 October, 2016 Share Posted 6 October, 2016 From what I was told a couple of weeks ago he could be ready to be part of the match day squad for the Burnley game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 6 October, 2016 Share Posted 6 October, 2016 On past experience, I'd have expected Boufal to play an u-23 game first. Their next game is on Friday of next week (14 Oct) against Arsenal u-23 at Meadow Park, Borehamwood where Arsenal Ladies and the youth teams play but with the Burnley game on the Sunday, I wouldn't think he'd be involved in both. After that it's Inter Milan the following Thursday and Man City on the Sunday. Obviously, Puel has options, including giving him limited game time to begin with but there's not much point trying to guess. It reminds me of being one of the select band of travelling fans who saw Charlie George play in his first season at Southampton when he joined as an injured player and Laurie Mac brought him on as a sub at Highbury. Hopefully, Boufal will have a longer Saints' career than Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifter Posted 6 October, 2016 Share Posted 6 October, 2016 He is there to add competition for Tadic. He's not a striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted 6 October, 2016 Share Posted 6 October, 2016 I think he'll be making the bench by the end of October. Puel said a month a while ago which meant after this international break. We've not even seen him in any training pics yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 6 October, 2016 Share Posted 6 October, 2016 Redmond aside, who'd you get him in for? frankly if Redmond wasn't so out of sorts and not looking even remotely like a striker, I wouldn't have been surprised if boufal stayed on the bench for a no. of games. I mean we don't even know where we'll play him, is it tadic's role or Redmond's? or both? I think a low risk game will be needed to experiment. Redmond's been doing really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 6 October, 2016 Share Posted 6 October, 2016 He is there to add competition for Tadic. He's not a striker. I think Tadic plays best on the left, so maybe Boufal on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted 6 October, 2016 Share Posted 6 October, 2016 I think Tadic plays best on the left, so maybe Boufal on the right. Boufal played majority of last season on the left wing, and we've already seen Tadic spend a lot of time on the right when he's not playing centrally, even though he is probably best on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 6 October, 2016 Share Posted 6 October, 2016 I think Boufal is intended to be our creative "number 10" point of the diamond, in the hole, playmaker, etc. Though I wouldn't be surprised to see him switching around between striker and midfielder roles as Redmond does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 6 October, 2016 Share Posted 6 October, 2016 HE LIVES!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmonton Saint Posted 6 October, 2016 Share Posted 6 October, 2016 He's back in full training which is good news, and so too is Jay Rodriguez which is good news as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Forest Steve Posted 6 October, 2016 Author Share Posted 6 October, 2016 (edited) HE LIVES!!!! Not long now then Edited 6 October, 2016 by New Forest Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 6 October, 2016 Share Posted 6 October, 2016 He's back in full training which is good news, and so too is Jay Rodriguez which is good news as well. Not holding out much hope on Jrod anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 6 October, 2016 Share Posted 6 October, 2016 Redmond was bought to replace Juanmi only and it was Boufal for Mane. You are not allowed to make things up on here so who told you that? Redmond was on our radar for ages but Norwich wouldn't let him go or wanted more I know not which but we were sniffing around him long before Juanmi had become an issue for fans let alone the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 6 October, 2016 Share Posted 6 October, 2016 HE LIVES!!!! #BOUFALWATCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 October, 2016 Share Posted 6 October, 2016 I think Boufal is intended to be our creative "number 10" point of the diamond, in the hole, playmaker, etc. Though I wouldn't be surprised to see him switching around between striker and midfielder roles as Redmond does. The front three are given a lot of creative freedom and they switch positions throughout the game. All three of Puel's current first choice three of Austin, Redmond & Tadic spend periods of the game on the left, right and centre. West Ham in particular struggled to cope with the rotation within the game and didn't appear to know who to mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliemiller Posted 6 October, 2016 Share Posted 6 October, 2016 The front three are given a lot of creative freedom and they switch positions throughout the game. All three of Puel's current first choice three of Austin, Redmond & Tadic spend periods of the game on the left, right and centre. West Ham in particular struggled to cope with the rotation within the game and didn't appear to know who to mark. I would imagine who to mark is going to become a major issue for teams once Boufal is starting , Boufal Tadic/Redmond with Austin waiting to pounce is going to make interesting watching TBH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 From the horses mouth a couple of weeks away yet. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/southampton/saints-ace-hails-training-bow-2161536.html#/.V_dXm0Zwbq0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 Announce Boufal match fit @SouthamptonFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedyfly Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 From the horses mouth a couple of weeks away yet. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/southampton/saints-ace-hails-training-bow-2161536.html#/.V_dXm0Zwbq0 I think he's referring to the international break, not the time line for being 'fit'. He'll be considered for Burnley assuming he has no set backs I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 Not long now then No, It's Not LONG now, it's BOUFAL!!!!!!:lol: Sorry, couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKsaint Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 You are not allowed to make things up on here so who told you that? Redmond was on our radar for ages but Norwich wouldn't let him go or wanted more I know not which but we were sniffing around him long before Juanmi had become an issue for fans let alone the club. DO you want me to dig out those threads here mourning Redmond as "Mane replacement" until acquisition of Boufal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 HK Saint is correct and SB was a replacement for Mane. The formation has changed since we sold mane. Boufal will play primary as a no 10 but also rotated across the front 3 during games. He is the missing link which is crucial for the diamond. Redmond is a player we've tracked for years (like many others) and we stepped it up when Juanmi wasn't needed and Norwich were relegated. Would Tadic then move to the left-side of the diamond "shuttle" midfield positions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 would love to see Boufel get a fair few mins against Burnley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 would love to see Boufel get a fair few mins against Burnley Never heard of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Forest Steve Posted 7 October, 2016 Author Share Posted 7 October, 2016 No, It's Not LONG now, it's BOUFAL!!!!!![emoji38][emoji38][emoji38] Sorry, couldn't resist. You're welcome [emoji6] Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartman Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 Would Tadic then move to the left-side of the diamond "shuttle" midfield positions? Obviously not. Why? From the team that started the last game Boufal would probably take Austin's place on the left of the attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 I'd like to think he is replacing Redmond in our first 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 Obviously not. Why? From the team that started the last game Boufal would probably take Austin's place on the left of the attack. He is not going to take the place of our actual striker is he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartman Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 He is not going to take the place of our actual striker is he Of course it will happen. Not always as we will rotate a lot, but a front 3 of Tadic, Redmond and Boufal will played at times. Wouldn't surprise me if it becomes Puel's preferred front 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 Of course it will happen. Not always as we will rotate a lot, but a front 3 of Tadic, Redmond and Boufal will played at times. Wouldn't surprise me if it becomes Puel's preferred front 3. I bet it wont. not starting games anyway. Unless Rodrigues, Long and Austin are all injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 I just see us having 6 attacking players and 3 attacking positions in our team. Depending on form, fitness etc I can see Puel playing any three at a given time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 HE LIVES!!!! Hopefully that was taken on a windy day? I'm available to model the training kit for very reasonable rates.... #whoateallthepies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartman Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 I bet it wont. not starting games anyway. Unless Rodrigues, Long and Austin are all injured. You think our 3 best forwards at passing and moving their way through tight marking in the final third will never be played together unless forced to by injuries? Interesting. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 7 October, 2016 Share Posted 7 October, 2016 I just see us having 6 attacking players and 3 attacking positions in our team. Depending on form, fitness etc I can see Puel playing any three at a given time Low bar; embrace the new Kloppism, it's all about the anti-possession football .. it's all about the goals scored! Play: Tadic/Redmond/Boufal/Austin/Long/SomebodyElse all at the same time .... Watford/Palace/WBA/Stoke/Exerton won't know what's hit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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