LeBizzier69 Posted 27 November, 2017 Share Posted 27 November, 2017 Even simple passes became a task too much for him last season - far better on the ball, but then it was good to see him keeping it simple and effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordic Saint Posted 27 November, 2017 Share Posted 27 November, 2017 I don't think any of us have seen him play that well before. Even in his last game for the U23s, he looked anonymous. Against Everton, he seemed to grow in confidence as the game wore on and in the 2nd half especially was the best midfielder on the pitch. An absolute revelation. Let's hope he can keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 27 November, 2017 Share Posted 27 November, 2017 Looked good yesterday, you have to think that having the whole new job + new country + new house + heavily pregnant wife may have affected his last year or so. I think with PEH, Romeu and Lemina we have a very good midfield that can be mixed and matched based on the opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Behaviour economics - regression to the mean - suggests he will not play as well in next game. Give him a run. Be great if he came good. He has shown it in flashes and was very good on Sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 His decline under Puel was rapid. Felt at the time that Puels sideways/backwards demands didn't suit his natural instincts and style, particularly after learning at Bayern. Yesterday he was back to the Pierre we saw early on, head up looking to get forward quickly. Hopefully we can squeeze a player out of him after all He played under Pep a manager whose team has more backwards passing than any other team in team in the PL by a long shot so I doubt it was an issue seeing as he was coached by the worlds best possession football manager in Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 I am not sure I agree with this. In my very humble opinion where he came unstuck under Puel was his forward passing, not the stuff in the other directions. Far too much of it was intercepted. Yesterday he kept it shorter and more simple. The direction of which was back, forward and sideways - everywhere. He certainly didn't play well under Puel, but the sideways/backwards stick used to beat Puel with is a red herring. Agree with you about hopefully squeezing a player out of him. If he can replicate yesterdays display it will feel like a new signing. Well shall see. His passing was the problem it went down hill as the season went on it felt like the harder he tried the worse he got until even a simple 5yard pass seemed to be beyond him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Behaviour economics - regression to the mean - suggests he will not play as well in next game. Give him a run. Be great if he came good. He has shown it in flashes and was very good on Sun. This theory rather assumes no one will get any better Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Troy Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 This theory rather assumes no one will get any better Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I think its more that if they do get better their mean performance will increase - there will still be good and bad spells through that increase though. That said i think that whilst players do improve with experience it seems more that certain managers "get more out of some players" than other managers do. So we may see a jump in his average rather than a steady increase if he likes how the manager wants him to play/feels the manager trusts him etc Not really sure what im going on about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 I think its more that if they do get better their mean performance will increase - there will still be good and bad spells through that increase though. That said i think that whilst players do improve with experience it seems more that certain managers "get more out of some players" than other managers do. So we may see a jump in his average rather than a steady increase if he likes how the manager wants him to play/feels the manager trusts him etc Not really sure what im going on about no no i understand what you are saying. Essentially PEH will either get better, maintain that level of performance or get worse depending on a number of ever changing variable factors. In summary we need to play him again to find out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint-crinny Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 As with Boufal, you have to think/hope that being given a run of games will see him settle and start to show his potential. Let's hope so. Sure he'll be keen to impress Pep at any rate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 As with Boufal, you have to think/hope that being given a run of games will see him settle and start to show his potential. Let's hope so. Sure he'll be keen to impress Pep at any rate Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Looks like he's done a good video interview with the OS which I have no idea how to embed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Looks like he's done a good video interview with the OS which I have no idea how to embed. He’s been to the James Ward Prowse school of Media Relations. Should just let his football do the talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 He’s been to the James Ward Prowse school of Media Relations. Should just let his football do the talking. He hasn't though, that's why it's so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 He hasn't though, that's why it's so good. Sounds like its worth watching then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Link here http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/15688845.BIG_INTERVIEW__Hojbjerg___the_most_important_thing_is_to_play_and__if_it___s_not_at_Southampton__then_it___s_somewhere_else_/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Video here Check out @SouthamptonFC’s Tweet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 He’s been to the James Ward Prowse school of Media Relations. Should just let his football do the talking. Don't think you could have watched it in that case. It's an honest and open interview with little sign of media schooling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Very impressive interview. Really hope he can come good as clearly a lot of ability there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Don't think you could have watched it in that case. It's an honest and open interview with little sign of media schooling. You can tell from every interview he's done (Like jwp) he's a very intelligent young man . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Don't think you could have watched it in that case. It's an honest and open interview with little sign of media schooling. These bits in the Echo openly defy the media training! “After that, I knew if I kept on going and doing what I do best, and I know I’m not allowed to say it, but Southampton FC wouldn’t be the club for me and I know eventually I’ll succeed somewhere else." “It’s just step by step and the most important thing right now is to play football and, if it’s not at Southampton, then it’s somewhere else. I know I’m not allowed to say it from a club perspective but this is how it is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintadam Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 I really like this guy even more every time I see an interview with him. His attitude is top class. I hope this is a turning point for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnersaint Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 For one so young has a great head on his shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suomi Saint Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 I always really enjoy his interviews as he is mature way beyond his years. If he keeps that passion and determination then he will be a success wherever he goes. Having viewed both the CA and PEH interviews, it seems to me that: a) there is a palpable frustration with the manager, and, b) a lack of respect for his authority. Charlie was quite forthright in that he used phrases like "out in the cold," and "the manager has a big decision to make" when referring to PEH's MOM performance. And now PEH has been quite strong in his opinions too. Add in the Boufal antics after he scored the other week, and I think this shows MP has a problem. Personally, I do not like MP's post-match interviews where he downright refuses to give praise to individuals. Footballers get frustrated when they are not playing of course, but it is very rare that they have the bravery to vent these frustrations so publicly. Having said that, it is now up to both CA and PEH to make themselves indispensable to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 These bits in the Echo openly defy the media training! “After that, I knew if I kept on going and doing what I do best, and I know I’m not allowed to say it, but Southampton FC wouldn’t be the club for me and I know eventually I’ll succeed somewhere else." “It’s just step by step and the most important thing right now is to play football and, if it’s not at Southampton, then it’s somewhere else. I know I’m not allowed to say it from a club perspective but this is how it is." Sounds like he is open to a move to me Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveloyMush Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 So much more articulate in his 2nd (or perhaps even 3rd) language than the majority of his native peers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 Sounds like he is open to a move to me Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk We already knew that though. He admitted when he signed that he saw us as a career stepping-stone. He's got a long way to go to prove himself worthy of a big money move yet though. He was very good on Sunday, but one swallow does not a summer make. He will need to show that level of performance consistently over a season or two before he starts attracting champions league suitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 We should probably play him a bit more... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintadam Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 Sounds like he is open to a move to me Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Who wouldn't if given 0 playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 (edited) We should probably play him a bit more... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk What on the back of one decent performance against Everton? Sounds straight out of the Forster book of contract negotiation. Edit. I read that as pay him a bit more rather than play him a bit more. ..doh Edited 29 November, 2017 by doddisalegend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 What on the back of one decent performance against Everton? Sounds straight out of the Forster book of contract negotiation. Whereas continuously selecting players that aren't getting results whilst ignoring those who do perform when given a rare appearance is straight from the Roy Hodgson book of picking an England team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 I don't think any of us have seen him play that well before. Even in his last game for the U23s, he looked anonymous. Against Everton, he seemed to grow in confidence as the game wore on and in the 2nd half especially was the best midfielder on the pitch. An absolute revelation. Let's hope he can keep it up. Don’t manager also who made about Six changes every game regardless of how well the team played or individuals did. I hope MP doesn’t fall into the same trap. Under Black’s influence this might happen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 Whereas continuously selecting players that aren't getting results whilst ignoring those who do perform when given a rare appearance is straight from the Roy Hodgson book of picking an England team... He isn't exactly replacing players that haven't performed though is he? Romeu, Davis and Lemina haven't been our problem this season none of them deserve to be dropped either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 His interview on the os today is even more indepth and impressive ! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1767692373243975&id=220396037973624 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAGONZ_RULE Posted 30 November, 2017 Share Posted 30 November, 2017 Another good performance tonight. Romeu and Lemina were also good. What does this mean for games which aren't as difficult as City away? Is it Lemina plus one of Romeu/PEH? Is it all 3? What happens to Davis? One thing which does need to happen is consistency of squad selection outside of multiple games inside a week, otherwise there will be no chemistry in the middle of the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 30 November, 2017 Share Posted 30 November, 2017 Romeu and Hojbjerg holding, with Lemina in front of them in the Davis role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 30 November, 2017 Share Posted 30 November, 2017 Romeu and Hojbjerg holding, with Lemina in front of them in the Davis role. I think is the way to set up from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 30 November, 2017 Share Posted 30 November, 2017 Romeu and Hojbjerg holding, with Lemina in front of them in the Davis role. But Davis is turning in our midfield goal machine this season probably having his best season in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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