SaintNewForest Posted 26 July, 2023 Share Posted 26 July, 2023 35 minutes ago, spyinthesky said: I wonder if anyone on here went the the U21/B Team game at Weymouth last night. A Terras fan I know went and said Weymouth were far too good for our youngsters and walloped them 5-0. Apparently we gave the ball away quite frequently and whoever played in goal often stood with the ball at his feet for some time trying to find someone to play a short pass to. Seems that the Russell Martin style of play already affecting/infecting the youngsters. No idea who played for us and there doesnt seem to be any detail on the Saints website Match report: https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/match/weymouth-vs-southampton-u21?tab=line-ups Lineup: Saints first half: McNamara, Davis, Hewlett, Bailey, Carson, Squires, Edwards, Stepien-Iwumene, Pearce, Finnigan, Small. Saints second half: Mohamed, Abu, Payne, Simeu, Lett, Bragg, Olaigbe, Ballard, Dibling, Andrews, Robinson. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Curse of St Mary's Posted 26 July, 2023 Share Posted 26 July, 2023 12 minutes ago, SaintNewForest said: Match report: https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/match/weymouth-vs-southampton-u21?tab=line-ups Lineup: Saints first half: McNamara, Davis, Hewlett, Bailey, Carson, Squires, Edwards, Stepien-Iwumene, Pearce, Finnigan, Small. Saints second half: Mohamed, Abu, Payne, Simeu, Lett, Bragg, Olaigbe, Ballard, Dibling, Andrews, Robinson. Tbh I don't think our u21 team should be getting battered by Weymouth. That is really poor. Lots of recognisable players featured like Ballard, Abu, dibling, Payne and simeu. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 29 July, 2023 Share Posted 29 July, 2023 (edited) Won 3-1 today away to Torquay United. 2 goals for Princewill Ehibhatiomhan and 1 for Tyler Dibling. https://torquayunited.com/report-united-1-3-southampton-b/ https://www.devonlive.com/sport/football/match-reports/torquay-united-1-southampton-b-8638825 Edited 29 July, 2023 by egg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconnect Posted 29 July, 2023 Share Posted 29 July, 2023 1 hour ago, egg said: Won 3-1 today away to Torquay United. 2 goals for Princewill Ehibhatiomhan and 1 for Tyler Dibling. https://torquayunited.com/report-united-1-3-southampton-b/ https://www.devonlive.com/sport/football/match-reports/torquay-united-1-southampton-b-8638825 Not the first time Princewill has scored this pre-season either. Looking forward to seeing how he gets on over the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 13 August, 2023 Share Posted 13 August, 2023 U21s lost 5-3 to Newcastle. Ballard scored a hat trick. Defending optional in the Martin "playbook"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintNewForest Posted 13 August, 2023 Share Posted 13 August, 2023 Ballard needs to be in the 1st team. Sack Mara off and give his squad place to Dom. More than ready to step up. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 13 August, 2023 Share Posted 13 August, 2023 6 minutes ago, SaintNewForest said: Ballard needs to be in the 1st team. Sack Mara off and give his squad place to Dom. More than ready to step up. Dont necessarily disagree with you as I think Mara has been a big disappointment but I wonder how many goals Mara would score in the U21's? I guess the coaching team will be able to make a comparison of both players from their performances in training. I would love it if Dom Ballard made it through to the first team but there must be something that has restricted his 1st team involvement so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 13 August, 2023 Share Posted 13 August, 2023 1 hour ago, spyinthesky said: Dont necessarily disagree with you as I think Mara has been a big disappointment but I wonder how many goals Mara would score in the U21's? You're right - Mara scored 4 against Middlesbrough u21s in, I think, about the only time he's appeared for them. Those goals were largely dismissed on here as irrelevant, because it's already been decided that he's hopeless and will never improve. Ballard's obviously doing well and seems to be progressing in the right direction - but you're always a better player when you're out of the side. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice Fernandes no.1 fan Posted 14 August, 2023 Share Posted 14 August, 2023 Watched the highlights and whoever was playing wearing number 8 seems to have had a growth spurt over the summer! Ballard looked so class, he seemed to be the quickest, most reactive player on the pitch. Edwards came off the bench and had some good touches seemingly too. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian Posted 14 August, 2023 Share Posted 14 August, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Fabrice Fernandes no.1 fan said: Watched the highlights and whoever was playing wearing number 8 seems to have had a growth spurt over the summer! Ballard looked so class, he seemed to be the quickest, most reactive player on the pitch. Edwards came off the bench and had some good touches seemingly too. Finnigan has always been tall. When he made his debut in the senior team in 20/21 he was about 6'2 or 6'3 looking and that was years ago when he was 17. Ralph always rated him very highly so interested to see what happens this season given he was a regular in League 2 end of last with Crewe. Edited 14 August, 2023 by kristian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Curse of St Mary's Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 9 minutes ago, Master Bates said: Strong line up. No ABK, manager said they were trying to get him a U21 game so be interesting to know if this is transfer related or setback in recovery from injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 No Doyle so I assume he’ll be on the bench tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/match/southampton-u21-vs-aston-villa-u21-english-premier-league-2-2023-08-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 5 minutes ago, Master Bates said: https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/match/southampton-u21-vs-aston-villa-u21-english-premier-league-2-2023-08-18 What the actual fuck? I have to pay £5 to watch our youth team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 41 minutes ago, Master Bates said: I hope our number 11 makes it to the first team so we can come up with a chant for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 1 minute ago, hypochondriac said: What the actual fuck? I have to pay £5 to watch our youth team? IT'S free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 Just now, Master Bates said: IT'S free ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 1 minute ago, Master Bates said: What a ridiculous way to do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 Ballard penalty 1 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VectisSaint Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 The lesser spotted Simeu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 2-1 Ballard played in by Dibling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 2-2 moments later. "Typical Saints" style being drilled into the youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 Cracking game 3-2 Ballard hat trick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 (edited) 3 2 Our 2nd goal 20230818_193450.mp4 Edited 18 August, 2023 by Master Bates 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 I'll leave the updates for @BotleySaint to do, I'm trying to watch the game AND listen to St Helens 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintNewForest Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 Ballard is jokes. We have to give him an opportunity for the seniors. 2 hattricks in 2 games of football is rridiculous and very deserving of him moving up. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 2 minutes ago, Master Bates said: I'll leave the updates for @BotleySaint to do, I'm trying to watch the game AND listen to St Helens 👍 Sadly I can't watch second half as I'm off out. You'd better resume duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 Simeu bad injury, limping off awkwardly, nope he can't walk on his own 20230818_202038.mp4 20230818_202328.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 (edited) Tyler Dibling 4 2 Edited 18 August, 2023 by Master Bates 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 20230818_205255.mp4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 Full time: 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 6 minutes ago, Master Bates said: Tyler Sibling 4 2 He’s got a brother? Sign him up. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gammon cheeks Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 About time Ballard got a chance to be honest ....need to get rid of the crap of Sakou Mara and tall Paul ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 I get the idea of learning the Russell Martin style, but if Ballard isn't going to get significant minutes in the first team, and thats hampered by going out of the League Cup, then surely he has to go out on loan - even if just until 1st Jan? He learns nothing playing in U21 football, where we already know he will score lots of goals. He needs to be playing mens football, either with us or somewhere else for now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 18 August, 2023 Share Posted 18 August, 2023 14 minutes ago, Dusic said: I get the idea of learning the Russell Martin style, but if Ballard isn't going to get significant minutes in the first team, and thats hampered by going out of the League Cup, then surely he has to go out on loan - even if just until 1st Jan? He learns nothing playing in U21 football, where we already know he will score lots of goals. He needs to be playing mens football, either with us or somewhere else for now. It should be with us to be honest. Let's see if he's better than Mara. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 23 August, 2023 Share Posted 23 August, 2023 Hadn't realised until last night that we aren't in the EFL Trophy this season. It was never really successful but did at least give an opportunity for the u21s to play some games against senior players from L1/L2. Did we deliberately drop out or is the entry 'seeded' in some way (top 16 teams from PL2 perhaps). By the way title of thread should be changed back to u21 as we seem to have dropped the B team label this year (that was a bit of a strange move before). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 23 August, 2023 Share Posted 23 August, 2023 Live against Liverpool Friday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 23 August, 2023 Share Posted 23 August, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Master Bates said: Live against Liverpool Friday. Will lavia be playing oh oops forgot 😉 Edited 23 August, 2023 by Toadhall Saint 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlehouseBrawlers Posted 24 August, 2023 Share Posted 24 August, 2023 15 hours ago, Master Bates said: Live against Liverpool Friday. Playing at AFC Totton, can see them getting a very good attendance there - according to the UI, free entry for Saints and Totton ST holders or £5 on the gate (quid for kids) https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/southampton-u21-vs-liverpool-u21-ticket-information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 25 August, 2023 Share Posted 25 August, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 25 August, 2023 Share Posted 25 August, 2023 (edited) Liverpool are charging to watch so assume we might be too. Edited 25 August, 2023 by Master Bates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint1984 Posted 25 August, 2023 Share Posted 25 August, 2023 Is it free on the player tonight? The U21FREE code isnt working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Curse of St Mary's Posted 25 August, 2023 Share Posted 25 August, 2023 Ballard starting this evening with Che and Tella not being in squad tomorrow would be madness which makes me think at least Che will be in squad tomorrow 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 25 August, 2023 Share Posted 25 August, 2023 Zach Awe scored, Saints 0 Liverpool 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 25 August, 2023 Share Posted 25 August, 2023 15 minutes ago, Master Bates said: Zach Awe scored, Saints 0 Liverpool 2 Was it an own goal? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 25 August, 2023 Share Posted 25 August, 2023 1 hour ago, Toadhall Saint said: Was it an own goal? Yes. We lost 3-0. Is that Koumas who scored for Liverpool the son of Jason? One good thing from the game was another half of football for Diamond Edwards on his comeback from injury. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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