Dalek2003 Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Unless Puel changes things around then he will lose the supporters and that is the beginning of the end. Saints are so slow in the build up. Sorry, but we are clueless. This is the result of constantly selling our best players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 So we can continue to play boring negative football using different players? This is the concern I have. I get that we are down on quality but I'm not convinced that adding Gabbiadini (for example, given he is most strongly linked) will make us a more potent outfit as we aren't set up to attack with any particular potency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 How can anybody on here write in defence of this crap ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Agreed, the board have so far let him down, he's been left with a post Mane/Pelle/Wanyama squad and hasn't yet been given the chance to add his players to it, we are woefully short on quality players right now, how I see that Puels fault!!?? blaming the manager for everything is out of order.....no surprise with some of the thick ****s on here though. You are right about the transfers. Having said that, is Puel playing this type of football out of choice or necessity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 I'd love to know how many times we've failed to score in the first half of a game this season. Watford (h) Man Utd (h) Sunderland (h) Swansea (h) Hapoel Be'er Sheva (a) Leicester (a) Burnley (h) Inter Milan (a) Sunderland (h) Inter Milan (h) Liverpool (h) Sparta Prague (a) Crystal Palace (a) Hapoel Be'er Sheva (h) Middlesbrough (h) Stoke (a) Everton (a) Burnley (a) Norwich (h) I have too much time on my hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 How can anybody on here write in defence of this crap ??? If you want us to be like Swansea and Hull and sack our manager after every 10 games then go ahead and support them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Watford (h) Man Utd (h) Sunderland (h) Swansea (h) Hapoel Be'er Sheva (a) Leicester (a) Burnley (h) Inter Milan (a) Sunderland (h) Inter Milan (h) Liverpool (h) Sparta Prague (a) Crystal Palace (a) Hapoel Be'er Sheva (h) Middlesbrough (h) Stoke (a) Everton (a) Burnley (a) Norwich (h) I have too much time on my hands. Wow. Worse than I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 If you want us to be like Swansea and Hull and sack our manager after every 10 games then go ahead and support them. Ha, if we don't we may well join them in the division below next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 If you want us to be like Swansea and Hull and sack our manager after every 10 games then go ahead and support them. Whilst I agree with your sentiment, you aren't really addressing his point? You can't justify the current situation by saying that we shouldn't act like Hull and Swansea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Watford (h) Man Utd (h) Sunderland (h) Swansea (h) Hapoel Be'er Sheva (a) Leicester (a) Burnley (h) Inter Milan (a) Sunderland (h) Inter Milan (h) Liverpool (h) Sparta Prague (a) Crystal Palace (a) Hapoel Be'er Sheva (h) Middlesbrough (h) Stoke (a) Everton (a) Burnley (a) Norwich (h) I have too much time on my hands. Damning evidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Steve Claridge sounding suicidal watching this. And he's being paid to watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Watford (h) Man Utd (h) Sunderland (h) Swansea (h) Hapoel Be'er Sheva (a) Leicester (a) Burnley (h) Inter Milan (a) Sunderland (h) Inter Milan (h) Liverpool (h) Sparta Prague (a) Crystal Palace (a) Hapoel Be'er Sheva (h) Middlesbrough (h) Stoke (a) Everton (a) Burnley (a) Norwich (h) I have too much time on my hands. That really is worrying. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnery Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 You are right about the transfers. Having said that, is Puel playing this type of football out of choice or necessity? Look at his record at other clubs and the answer is obvious....I don't believe this is all down to the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Whilst I agree with your sentiment, you aren't really addressing his point? You can't justify the current situation by saying that we shouldn't act like Hull and Swansea. I don't think there is any circumstance which justifies us sacking the manager without us being in some sort of relegation battle which simply won't happen. If the board spent some money and added quality to the squad and we're not progressing, then it might be a good decision to make a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Look at his record at other clubs and the answer is obvious....I don't believe this is all down to the manager. Well, in that case Puel may walk. That would prove that it is lack of investment that is the problem. Makes you think, are we up for sale ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Look at his record at other clubs and the answer is obvious....I don't believe this is all down to the manager. Are you suggesting that this is Les Reed's new "Southampton Way"? Bloody hope its not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggers Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 At bloody last! , 1-0, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 It sounds like Shane Long is having a dreadful game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 I don't think there is any circumstance which justifies us sacking the manager without us being in some sort of relegation battle which simply won't happen. If the board spent some money and added quality to the squad and we're not progressing, then it might be a good decision to make a change. Something not right though, don't you agree ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 At bloody last! , 1-0, Give it 3mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsmike25 Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Typical Saints story, solid in defence but struggling to create any chances, I'm a "happy clapper" but regardless of the result Puel has once again sent a team out who struggle to create anything, I'm all for kids in the academy playing, but regardless of whether Sims or Tadic plays, there's clearly something up in our set up and our approach - this can change with good coaching. I'm questioning his methods and that of our coaches, these players are good enough to dominate teams like Norwich and create a stack of chances - but since Puel has been manager we've struggled game in game out to muster up chances other than those created from corners and free kicks. The board should be looking at hiring a new manager to start next summer, as Puel can't take us forward next season, but getting rid of him now could mean another poor appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 At bloody last! , 1-0, What are you talking about ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Steve Claridge sounding suicidal watching this. And he's being paid to watch it. Listening to Solent in the first half was like over-hearing two blokes chatting about nothing on the next table in a cafe. There might as well not have been a game going on the amount of interest it was generating for them to talk about. The halftime summarising was hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 I don't think there is any circumstance which justifies us sacking the manager without us being in some sort of relegation battle which simply won't happen. If the board spent some money and added quality to the squad and we're not progressing, then it might be a good decision to make a change. Playing Devil's advocate here slightly (as I do have a preference for stability): should we wait until we get sucked in? If we lose to Leicester we will be 15th and that, according to Les Reed himself, constitutes a relegation battle (see his comments about Leicester a few weeks ago when they occupied that position in the league). I presume, therefore, that if we drop to 15th we could consider replacing Puel? Whilst we are clearly short on quality and need reinforcements, I'm not totally convinced that alone will turn it around for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsmike25 Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Something not right though, don't you agree ? The board needs time to make the RIGHT appointment and giving Puel a season will make the job MORE attractive to potential managers, if we sack him now it would send out a bad message for any future manager's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 It's got to a point where people are pretending we've scored a goal in the match thread now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringwood Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Radio 5 description its sunday league stuff god it sounds boring , not even a yellow card so far , is anyone bothered ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 This has got 0-0 written all over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Playing Devil's advocate here slightly (as I do have a preference for stability): should we wait until we get sucked in? If we lose to Leicester we will be 15th and that, according to Les Reed himself, constitutes a relegation battle (see his comments about Leicester a few weeks ago when they occupied that position in the league). I presume, therefore, that if we drop to 15th we could consider replacing Puel? Whilst we are clearly short on quality and need reinforcements, I'm not totally convinced that alone will turn it around for us. I don't think we'll be in that position. The Liverpool game showed that, on our day, we are a very good side. We do need to win against Leicester though, it's a massive game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Playing Devil's advocate here slightly (as I do have a preference for stability): should we wait until we get sucked in? If we lose to Leicester we will be 15th and that, according to Les Reed himself, constitutes a relegation battle (see his comments about Leicester a few weeks ago when they occupied that position in the league). I presume, therefore, that if we drop to 15th we could consider replacing Puel? Whilst we are clearly short on quality and need reinforcements, I'm not totally convinced that alone will turn it around for us. Good point, although I am not allowed to mention such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Crowd on their feet, we're getting closer to that goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoswellSaint Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Well, in that case Puel may walk. That would prove that it is lack of investment that is the problem. Makes you think, are we up for sale ? No, it doesn't. Makes me think the players the club invested in are not working out, hopefully, yet. I trust the club are orking on this. Maybe we will be sold, if the right bid came in. I don't think Puel will walk unless he does feel nothing is being done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Sims and McQueen having bright games by the sound of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Aha. We're imagining goals now like a half-dying man crawling through a desert imagines water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Romeu and Redmond coming on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Marco Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 This game needs more defensive minded players tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 I don't think we'll be in that position. The Liverpool game showed that, on our day, we are a very good side. We do need to win against Leicester though, it's a massive game. But, like it or not, if results don't go our way, we will be in Les Reed's definition of a 'relegation battle' if we lose to Leicester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 It sounds like Shane Long is having a dreadful game. I find this astonishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Not amused. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashnats Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 It's got to a point where people are pretending we've scored a goal in the match thread now. it's because it's not streamed, and so people see others relying on this thread for updates, and so it becomes hilariously funny. I think it should be an instant ban, since it shows epic stupidity. skate claridge sounds happier now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Romeu coming on. Puel is so negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 No, it doesn't. Makes me think the players the club invested in are not working out, hopefully, yet. I trust the club are orking on this. Maybe we will be sold, if the right bid came in. I don't think Puel will walk unless he does feel nothing is being done. Fair enough, but if Puel thinks the game is up regarding investment he may well go back to France, Who could blame him ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Fits of laughter in the 5live commentary box as Romeu "another holding midfielder" comes on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 What we desperately need bringing on is some kind of holding/defensive midfielder to shore things up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 I don't think we'll be in that position. The Liverpool game showed that, on our day, we are a very good side. We do need to win against Leicester though, it's a massive game. Or it showed that Liverpool had a bad day. I admire your positivity but honestly it's been dire in the majority of games this season - the squad isn't as bad as some make out but Puel is underachieving with who he has at his disposal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Romeu. We are protecting the 0-0 scoreline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Romeu coming on. Puel is so negative. A slightly random move. I'd bring Tadic on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashnats Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 claridge incapable of understanding the romeu sub, what a prat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardc Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 claridge incapable of understanding the romeu sub, what a prat. im struggling as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 18 January, 2017 Share Posted 18 January, 2017 Or it showed that Liverpool had a bad day. I admire your positivity but honestly it's been dire in the majority of games this season - the squad isn't as bad as some make out but Puel is underachieving with who he has at his disposal. There have been bad moments, I agree, but you can't play down that Liverpool performance. That was one of our best performances of the season, irrespective of how well or not Liverpool played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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