Ohio Saint Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Disgusted that foreign managers disregard the FA Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 As good as he was on Wednesday, Stephens played with Caulker levels of ineptness tonight. I think the club should refund everyone who went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Poor team selection it has to be said. Any Saints fan who applauds Walcott can **** off. Plenty of Arsenal fans in the Itchen North. Joke support from that area of the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 (edited) This has given rotation a whole different meaning and devalued cup competition completely, so much so that is hardly worth having any domestic cup competion at all. Apart from the big boys lets all just continue with surviving in the premier league, great fun eh. Edited 28 January, 2017 by Saint Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 To be fair I don't agree with Puel's decision to play such a weak side. However, once he selected the eleven starters I think there's no point getting hacked off at the result and manner of the performance. If this had been anything remotely resembling our first team then I could understand the angst but that side was always going to get hammered. As I said I don't agree with it and think we should have had a go tonight because the league is a kind of limbo for us as we won't get relegated and equally won't finish much above mid table. Absolutely, got what we deserved and no doubt expected. Obviously weren't interested in going any further in the FA Cup this season...Move on.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 For those of us straw-clutchers that scrabble around for silver linings on occasions like this... we now have 15 days off before the League Cup final... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Stupid selection and got the result we deserved. Reinforcements in the next few days please Les (I won't hold my breath). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Perrin Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Two reasons to be cheerful: 1) I opted to watch rather than go 2) At least it frees up space in the calendar. I'm a bit frustrated at Jermaine Jenas on BT and Danny Mills on BBC criticising the number of changes Saints made. I don't think it 's possible for Saints to field a stronger team; especially with an eye on Tuesday away at Swansea, an emotional Wednesday and with a couple of significant injuries in the bank. However, it does prove that our midfield shield is very much dependent on one of Davis or Romeu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Really wondering what of any benefit will come todays exercise. Our youngsters will feel really great about being butt-f**ked by Arsenal, wont they ? Puel does a really good job if destroying any trust or faith he generates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Perrin Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Really wondering what of any benefit will come todays exercise. Our youngsters will feel really great about being butt-f**ked by Arsenal, wont they ? Puel does a really good job if destroying any trust or faith he generates... Trust you to see the bright side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Ridiculous back line. How bad is gardos? Too many young and fringe players involved. Oh well, on to the next one, at least there were no injuries to first team players because none played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shance Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 There are some absolute melts on this forum. The op a prime example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Hard to draw positives from that thrashing of Saints B by Arsenal B. But I will. Sims looks better every time I see him. Of all the numerous negatives, I can look no further than the wiping away of any confidence that Stephens must have felt after a heroic performance at Anfield. He needed an experienced hand besides him, instead he got Gardos on his first game back from a lengthy injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS1980 Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Just showed that our strength in depth isn't there. Interesting few days coming up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Gardos did ok but sure should not be the replacement for Fonte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Thrown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 28 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 28 January, 2017 There are some absolute melts on this forum. The op a prime example. Thanks. How am I melting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Heaviest FA Cup defeat since 1910 apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Hard to draw positives from that thrashing of Saints B by Arsenal B. But I will. Sims looks better every time I see him. Of all the numerous negatives, I can look no further than the wiping away of any confidence that Stephens must have felt after a heroic performance at Anfield. He needed an experienced hand besides him, instead he got Gardos on his first game back from a lengthy injury. Jack's poor performance is the real cost from this evening's game. Hope his confidence isn't shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 As good as he was on Wednesday, Stephens played with Caulker levels of ineptness tonight. I think the club should refund everyone who went.you need an experienced head next to a young good one, gardos couldn't provide that for Stephens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 How many chances will Isgrove get? Totally pointless inclusion, he is not good enough for this level. Just move him on. Sims is still raw as hell, but already looks a million times better than Isgrove. Reed as well, he needs a loan or something. Not anywhere near the quality for this level at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Highlights the lack of strength in depth of our squad. Need a CB and CF before the end of the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Could this selection be a point to Reed that we need to buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalls Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 To be fair I don't agree with Puel's decision to play such a weak side. However, once he selected the eleven starters I think there's no point getting hacked off at the result and manner of the performance. If this had been anything remotely resembling our first team then I could understand the angst but that side was always going to get hammered. As I said I don't agree with it and think we should have had a go tonight because the league is a kind of limbo for us as we won't get relegated and equally won't finish much above mid table. I'm sorry but what was the point of that utterly clueless with that team selection as one said the cups are the only thing to go for. The league is nothing for us we won't make the top 6 and shouldn't go down. A full crowd watched that so sorry for you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsland Red Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Most inept display since surrendering 6-1 to Liverpool last year. At least this time it wasn't our best line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1ex2001 Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Pile just learn't the redknapp lesson play a team full of kids in the cup and you'll get stuffed to much rotation once again the lads never stood a chance there was no need to field such a weekend side hope it doesn't dent the confidence of the youngsters too much. Embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 (edited) Very unprofessional for a club of our stature to treat the oldest and most prestigious Cup competition with such total disdain, not to mention the management have shown utter disregard and contempt to those who paid good money, gave up their time and had to endure that. This has been an embarrassing night for Southampton FC and one I hope we never repeat. We need to learn from this. Edited 28 January, 2017 by saintant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Sims did well, Gardos was competent considering his layoff, Lewis was on a hiding to nothing. That concludes the 'positives'. Isgrove is never going to be good enough for a prem team, possibly Reed as well. Stephens and McQueen were well below their best, Hojbjerg has gone so far backwards you wonder whether he can get back to match his presumed promise, Martina's decison making is glacial, Clasie brings nothing to the game, Long was completely isolated. Puel completely ballsed this one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Hard to draw positives from that thrashing of Saints B by Arsenal B. But I will. Sims looks better every time I see him. Of all the numerous negatives, I can look no further than the wiping away of any confidence that Stephens must have felt after a heroic performance at Anfield. He needed an experienced hand besides him, instead he got Gardos on his first game back from a lengthy injury. I'd say it was more Saints C vs. Arsenal B (maybe even A- as they had Mustafi, Bellerin, Walcott, Welbeck, Perez who all start either regularly or intermittently) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 28 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Worth quoting from the match thread. I totally agree. Very unprofessional for a club of our stature to treat the oldest and most prestigious Cup competition with such total disdain, not to mention the management have shown utter disregard and contempt to those who paid good money, gave up their time and had to endure that. This has been an embarrassing night for Southampton FC and one I hope we never repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1ex2001 Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Embarrassing, puel should take a serious look at himself after choosing that team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 There are some absolute melts on this forum. The op a prime example. And you are the typical example of someone who hasn't the ability to expand on your trash talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 If you were angry at Pochettino for his selection at Sunderland, you can't make excuses for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Disappointed but I'd of been a lot more disappointed if we'd of lost on Wednesday. Only real gripe was the Itchen North. Full of Arsenal fans. Up the Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Good Accounts trump trophies in the cabinet it seems. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Pathetic team selection, cups are our only chance this season and Puel throws it. Would much rather have gone for it tonight and thrown Swansea game, league is meaningless this season. Puel gives a master class in how to destroy any feel good factor after Wed and badly knocks the confidence of a group of young players. The poor sods who paid to watch this should get a refund. Arse may well have beaten the 1st team but we'll never know now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Very very disappointed with the team selection. Throw a couple of youngsters in but 10 changes kinda takes the p*** out of the supporters. The game was lost before the match even started. Only positive was Josh Sims. God help us if Yoshida gets injured! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 28 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Good Accounts trump trophies in the cabinet it seems. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Odd that! Where I live, Trump accounts for trophy wives in the cabinet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madruss Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 For those of us straw-clutchers that scrabble around for silver linings on occasions like this... we now have 15 days off before the League Cup final... I think you've called it. Utd will play three times in the same period. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Just home, left after fifth goal to avoid closure of North car park. Conclusion: Their reserves are better than our reserves. Josh Sims may become an excellent player. I strangely don't care too much about the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Hojbjerg has gone so far backwards . Outstandingly bad for someone who looked so good when he arrived. His shooting is comical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M271 Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 If the FA want clubs to put out full strength sides may be they shouldn't shoe horn in a midweek league match straight afterwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 We have 8 first team injuries. We have 9 points possible from winnable games for a team of our status in the next 3 games. But to maximize points we need to not have any more injuries. Just this once, quite happy to play our second string. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Waste of time, puel knew exactly what game he was playing from the beginning.... Clearly saving ourselves for the league cup game...... Putting all our eggs one basket now! Surely a risky strategy Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wessex saint Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 There are some absolute melts on this forum. The op a prime example. Clubs like saints only really have 2 genuine chances of winning anything.. efl and fa cup. Given that we won't make Europe or get relegated it's an absolute disgrace that we've prioritised Swansea away over this game. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 I'd expect our reserves to lose to theirs. I'd expect our U23s to get battered by their reserves. Basically what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 28 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 28 January, 2017 For those of us straw-clutchers that scrabble around for silver linings on occasions like this... we now have 15 days off before the League Cup final... Yeah....I can see where his head might be.....But it may be a bit too close to his ass..... Players these days are apparently made of glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Outstandingly bad for someone who looked so good when he arrived. His shooting is comical. At least he is allowed on the rides at Paultons unlike his midfield team mates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary3009 Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 I just don't get the point of having Tadic and Redmond come on when 3-0 down. Why not start them? Have more influence on the game then. Didn't think Gardos was too bad considering. Sims looks like he could be useful. Hojberg looks so ponderous at times.Gives the ball away far too often from an important position which,when playing the counter attack of a team like Arsenal, is suicidal. Other players were very meh. Isgrove needs to go. For the sake of his own career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 If the FA want clubs to put out full strength sides may be they shouldn't shoe horn in a midweek league match straight afterwards! It's not the FA doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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