Greenridge Posted 12 December, 2018 Posted 12 December, 2018 I think you should apologise, Avenue. I have no idea who TID may be, but he is definitely ITK. If he says it, I believe it. Yes, he's got his finger right on the pulse 25-11-2018, 08:58 PM #979 SFC-TID! SFC-TID! is offline Registered User Join Date Jan 2016 Posts 135 Default I know most on here are sceptical, can’t say I blame them. Will tell you what I’ve heard - Hughes will not be going anywhere anytime soon. Got told about 4pm, only just had time to post. Board want him to work. Source is a close enough to 1st team to know. Just passing on what I’ve been told.
the saint in winchester Posted 12 December, 2018 Posted 12 December, 2018 Depends what you accept as "soon" Greenridge. He wrote that on 25/11 and Hughes didn't go until 3/12. A week is a long time in politics (heck it is today!!!) and in sport, a week is an eternity. He has a contact inside the club. If that contact is a player, then the player wouldn't know board plans. It's likely players were under the impression MH was sticking around lest they downed tools and waited for the exit.
benjii Posted 12 December, 2018 Posted 12 December, 2018 Depends what you accept as "soon" Greenridge. He wrote that on 25/11 and Hughes didn't go until 3/12. A week is a long time in politics (heck it is today!!!) and in sport, a week is an eternity. He has a contact inside the club. If that contact is a player, then the player wouldn't know board plans. It's likely players were under the impression MH was sticking around lest they downed tools and waited for the exit. Come off it. "won't be going anywhere anytime soon" means he'll be around a lot longer than a week. And if the contact (exists and) is a player then, as you say, they wouldn't know anyway what Goa or Ralphy K were up to and so there is no justification for making emphatic statements of the sort quoted. Now, that doesn't mean he doesn't have a player contract but I'll reserve judgement for now. #theitkbusiness
qwertyell Posted 12 December, 2018 Posted 12 December, 2018 Nathan Tella, Enzo Robise and Alexandre Jankewitz in the training photos. No sign of Bertrand, Cedric, Ings, Long, Gallagher. Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk
Charlie Wayman Posted 12 December, 2018 Posted 12 December, 2018 Nathan Tella, Enzo Robise and Alexandre Jankewitz in the training photos. No sign of Bertrand, Cedric, Ings, Long, Gallagher. Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk Maybe Ralph Hasenhüttl is keeping his cards close to his chest, not difficult to select photos for publication is it? In any case it's only Wednesday and the match is on Sunday.
Avenue_Saint Posted 12 December, 2018 Posted 12 December, 2018 Yes, I have Personally, I think you’re the end of a bell. Don’t need to justify anything to anyone. I just pass on what I get told. However, am happy to tell the mods my sources if they so wish. What was that then?
SuperSAINT Posted 12 December, 2018 Author Posted 12 December, 2018 Nathan Tella, Enzo Robise and Alexandre Jankewitz in the training photos. Pretty cool to have 16 & 17 year old's to be training with the first team.
Fatboy40 Posted 13 December, 2018 Posted 13 December, 2018 Pretty cool to have 16 & 17 year old's to be training with the first team. Absolutely. Even if they don't get picked, and probably won't, their enthusiasm will lift the mood of training sessions.
Pilchards Posted 13 December, 2018 Posted 13 December, 2018 Absolutely. Even if they don't get picked, and probably won't, their enthusiasm will lift the mood of training sessions. And any other youngster at Southampton as we are opening the door for them to train with the first team squad. IMHO the last three managers did nothing to help our once fantastic academy.
stevy777_x Posted 13 December, 2018 Posted 13 December, 2018 And any other youngster at Southampton as we are opening the door for them to train with the first team squad. IMHO the last three managers did nothing to help our once fantastic academy. Sorry but Puel was very interested in the youngsters. You just have to see the players he introduced: Hesketh Sims McQueen
nta786 Posted 13 December, 2018 Posted 13 December, 2018 Sorry but Puel was very interested in the youngsters. You just have to see the players he introduced: Hesketh Sims McQueen more due to his Europa League rotation policy.
VectisSaint Posted 13 December, 2018 Posted 13 December, 2018 Pretty cool to have 16 & 17 year old's to be training with the first team. Was once a stated philosophy of the club according to Les Reed (when Poch was in charge) to have the youngsters train with the first team. Another of the philosphies (like not loaning out young players) that were actually just statements of what was actually happening at the time. Didn't survive Poch's departure.
John Boy Saint Posted 13 December, 2018 Posted 13 December, 2018 Well I like this Ralph Chappy already - he has bought me a drink before the game as long as I am in earlier than 30 mins before kick off to use my voucher!! ....................oh hang on he's trying to get me sozzled so that I don't notice that nothing has changed!!!!!
norwaysaint Posted 13 December, 2018 Posted 13 December, 2018 Have Hesketh and Sims ever really been given a chance in the team? I know there have been a couple of brief snatches of playing time, but I don't remember them actually having a clear part in the first team. McQueen seemed to get a few regular chances though, probably enough to make his claim if he was worth a regular place.
Saint Garrett Posted 13 December, 2018 Posted 13 December, 2018 Long is out for a while, back in January sometime I think,
S-Clarke Posted 13 December, 2018 Posted 13 December, 2018 Long is out for a while, back in January sometime I think, No loss!
benjii Posted 13 December, 2018 Posted 13 December, 2018 No loss! You reckon? If we've got a manager who wants to play a high-intensity, aggressive defensive strategy and likes to get the ball forward quickly in transition, and our only other fit strikers are Austin and Gabbi, I would say it's quite a big loss.
northam soul Posted 13 December, 2018 Posted 13 December, 2018 Well I like this Ralph Chappy already - he has bought me a drink before the game as long as I am in earlier than 30 mins before kick off to use my voucher!! ....................oh hang on he's trying to get me sozzled so that I don't notice that nothing has changed!!!!! Yes except the free drink I got sent is for SATURDAY
beatlesaint Posted 13 December, 2018 Posted 13 December, 2018 You reckon? If we've got a manager who wants to play a high-intensity, aggressive defensive strategy and likes to get the ball forward quickly in transition, and our only other fit strikers are Austin and Gabbi, I would say it's quite a big loss. i would agree, ironically the way RH wants them to play would suit Long....probably not as a goal scorer but certainly in terms of pressing and intensity
Saint Garrett Posted 13 December, 2018 Posted 13 December, 2018 They have a game tonight. Hope it doesn't count. Knowing our luck it does! No - tongiht isn't domestic. Hopefully they get a few injuries tonight also.
Dusic Posted 13 December, 2018 Posted 13 December, 2018 No - tongiht isn't domestic. Hopefully they get a few injuries tonight also.They will play zero first teamers.
Suhari Posted 13 December, 2018 Posted 13 December, 2018 Nathan Tella, Enzo Robise and Alexandre Jankewitz in the training photos. No sign of Bertrand, Cedric, Ings, Long, Gallagher. Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk #pathway Glad we're back doing this.
John Boy Saint Posted 13 December, 2018 Posted 13 December, 2018 Yes except the free drink I got sent is for SATURDAY Panic Ye Not!! Small print has it expiring on 16th December.........................if it stays chilly like now be nice if they rustled up some Gluhwein to get into the proper Austrian spirit Hic!
trousers Posted 13 December, 2018 Posted 13 December, 2018 (edited) Lawro with his finger on the pulse as ever... https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46555484 "Looking at Southampton's squad, they will have to act in January if they want results to improve significantly. If they want to stay in this division, they will need to gamble. That could mean spending £50-60m but, after all the players they have sold in the past few years, Saints must have the cash. The question is, are they prepared to spend it?" Edited 13 December, 2018 by trousers
SaintZamboni Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 I’m going for a 4321 again in this game: McCarthy Cedric Bednarak Vestegaard Bertrand/Targett Romeu Lemina Hojbjerg Elyounoussi Armstrong Redmond
del boy Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 our only hope is complacency on Arsenal's part too early to expect Ralph to have got us into a team capable of beating a top 6 side ....might have to wait a few more weeks yet
saintwbu Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 Looking forward to going into a side against a big team and not just sitting and waiting to get beat. Hopefully we’ll take it to what is going to be a makeshift defence and play on the front foot. Appreciate this depends largely on a couple of our injured players returning, but if that’s the case then no reason we can’t take the game to them.
tajjuk Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 They rested pretty much all their first teamers last night so they'll be fresh.
SKD Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 I don’t know if it’s me being naive, stupid or both but I fancy us to nick something here... 2-1 win after going 2-0 up early
John D Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 Cedric, Ings and Long all possible for Sunday Bertrand out after back operation - min 2 weeks
Dusic Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 Bertrand's back operation recovery takes him up to the opening of the transfer window, cynics may suggest...
nta786 Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 Is it me or does Ralph look like he has just realised he was sold a dream by Krueger and in reality he has been dealt a very sh*t hand with the personnel we have!
Dr. Kucho Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 Is it me or does Ralph look like he has just realised he was sold a dream by Krueger and in reality he has been dealt a very sh*t hand with the personnel we have! It’s you, Ralph looks like someone who knows there’s a challenge ahead but believes he can sort it. I think we are going to see surprises in the line up Sunday and although we will likely lose, we will see more energy and commitment from the players. This is the first time this season I am excited for a match. COYR
SuperSAINT Posted 14 December, 2018 Author Posted 14 December, 2018 Is it me or does Ralph look like he has just realised he was sold a dream by Krueger and in reality he has been dealt a very sh*t hand with the personnel we have! I'd like to think Ralph would know that if he watched any of our matches this season.
John Boy Saint Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 Is it me or does Ralph look like he has just realised he was sold a dream by Krueger and in reality he has been dealt a very sh*t hand with the personnel we have! I doubt a man of his calibre would have walked into the pudding that Saints have become with his eyes firmly closed.
whelk Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 Is it me or does Ralph look like he has just realised he was sold a dream by Krueger and in reality he has been dealt a very sh*t hand with the personnel we have! Yeah you ya idiot. Was it an eyebrow move, or a curled lip that gave you that information?
LeBizzier69 Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 It’s you, Ralph looks like someone who knows there’s a challenge ahead but believes he can sort it. I think we are going to see surprises in the line up Sunday and although we will likely lose, we will see more energy and commitment from the players. This is the first time this season I am excited for a match. COYR Yep, it’s nice to feel excited about going to a game for the first time in ages.
davefizzy14 Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 Is Obafemi still injured? There hasn't been an update on him.
Nolan Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 Is it me or does Ralph look like he has just realised he was sold a dream by Krueger and in reality he has been dealt a very sh*t hand with the personnel we have! most definitely you.
Baird of the land Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 Doesn’t sound great that Stephens has a problem with his knees.
davefizzy14 Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 Doesn’t sound great that Stephens has a problem with his knees. Ralph said earlier that it was a collision of knees with another player. Hopefully he will be fit by the time Sunday comes along
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 Watching the Under 23's match at the moment, you can see the different lines drawn on the pitch that RH was talking about in his presser. Looking forward to seeing the results of a full week's training.
hasper57saint Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 (edited) I see the Ref for Sunday is Chris Kavanagh. Don't know much about him except he Reffed us last season against WBA and we won away 1-0 Edited 14 December, 2018 by hasper57saint word missing
nta786 Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 Yeah you ya idiot. Was it an eyebrow move, or a curled lip that gave you that information? "The guys have invested a lot this week; we are talking about a style that has many new things for some of them and it is a process that doesn't change just from one day to another." More when he said this! I do admire Ralph’s optimism though- he knows he has a challenge and is truly embracing it. Feeling weirdly confident for this one- just wish it was a Saturday 3pm
Appy Posted 14 December, 2018 Posted 14 December, 2018 "The guys have invested a lot this week; we are talking about a style that has many new things for some of them and it is a process that doesn't change just from one day to another." More when he said this! I do admire Ralph’s optimism though- he knows he has a challenge and is truly embracing it. Feeling weirdly confident for this one- just wish it was a Saturday 3pm So it will be 22 and a half hours till kick off?
davefizzy14 Posted 15 December, 2018 Posted 15 December, 2018 Has kbilly got any clues as to what the team could be for tomorrow?
gammon cheeks Posted 15 December, 2018 Posted 15 December, 2018 Have Hesketh and Sims ever really been given a chance in the team? I know there have been a couple of brief snatches of playing time, but I don't remember them actually having a clear part in the first team. McQueen seemed to get a few regular chances though, probably enough to make his claim if he was worth a regular place. Hesketh , Sims , Reed , Jomes Mc Queen all need to be sold and moved never going to make the grade in the Prem .....free up more space and wages
Shroppie Posted 15 December, 2018 Posted 15 December, 2018 Has kbilly got any clues as to what the team could be for tomorrow?Haven't heard from him, have we? Maybe the new regime is tighter with info. FWIW my guess is McCarthy Cedric(if fit, or Valery) Stephens (hopeful recovered, or Yoshida) Bednarek Targett Romeu Lemina Hojbjerg Redmond Ings/Gabbiadini Armstrong Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
davefizzy14 Posted 15 December, 2018 Posted 15 December, 2018 Haven't heard from him, have we? Maybe the new regime is tighter with info. FWIW my guess is McCarthy Cedric(if fit, or Valery) Stephens (hopeful recovered, or Yoshida) Bednarek Targett Romeu Lemina Hojbjerg Redmond Ings/Gabbiadini Armstrong Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Yeah I agree with this Shroppie
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