Rickman42 Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 Here's an interesting one...Yan Valery has been filling in for Jack Stephens in Central Defence during Saints training sessions... “He has been playing at centre-back in a lot of sessions, replacing Jack Stephens during his injury, & I must say that he does it in a good way.” - Ralph He's certainly not getting a look in at right-back in the near future with Tino and KWP...where does the lad go from here? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 Why not. RH certainly likes putting strange teams out. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 Can't say I'm filled with confidence TBH. Last time he played (at Sheff Utd) he was dreadful defensively. I'd be very concerned about playing him at CB against a more competent team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 The poorest part of his game is his defending. The strongest part, and what made him stand out in his youth days is his attacking and skill set on the ball. Please not a CB. More suited to number 10 if RB isn’t working out for him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALK DMC Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 30 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said: Can't say I'm filled with confidence TBH. Last time he played (at Sheff Utd) he was dreadful defensively. I'd be very concerned about playing him at CB against a more competent team. I agree, however ............................ Salisu will be off to the African Nations cup, Jack Stephen's is due back "in the New Year". It really does mean that we are down to Bednarek and Lyanco for late December and January. An injury to one of them and we really will be scraping the barrel just like earlier this year. Sure Romeu could step in but you lose his influence in midfield and he has less pace than Bernarek (and obviously Salisu) so it would not be ideal. This is basic business continuity planning, where you need to plan for the worst case scenarios - most continuity plans are never used in anger, but I think that Saints need to plan for a mini personnel crisis if Salisu and Stephens are both unavailable for 4-5 games... But should Valery be part of that planning ? Maybe Simeu would be a better fit but none of the options appeal - just hope Jack is back sooner than expected or Ghana are knocked out early. Based on the above, actually testing 1-2 of these options against Chelsea makes some sense. It doesn't look like Simeu though as I think he played for the B team yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Corbyn Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 28 minutes ago, WALK DMC said: I agree, however ............................ Salisu will be off to the African Nations cup, Jack Stephen's is due back "in the New Year". It really does mean that we are down to Bednarek and Lyanco for late December and January. An injury to one of them and we really will be scraping the barrel just like earlier this year. Sure Romeu could step in but you lose his influence in midfield and he has less pace than Bernarek (and obviously Salisu) so it would not be ideal. This is basic business continuity planning, where you need to plan for the worst case scenarios - most continuity plans are never used in anger, but I think that Saints need to plan for a mini personnel crisis if Salisu and Stephens are both unavailable for 4-5 games... But should Valery be part of that planning ? Maybe Simeu would be a better fit but none of the options appeal - just hope Jack is back sooner than expected or Ghana are knocked out early. Based on the above, actually testing 1-2 of these options against Chelsea makes some sense. It doesn't look like Simeu though as I think he played for the B team yesterday. Is Salisu actually going? I didnt think he was playing for Ghana yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 39 minutes ago, WALK DMC said: I agree, however ............................ Salisu will be off to the African Nations cup, Jack Stephen's is due back "in the New Year". It really does mean that we are down to Bednarek and Lyanco for late December and January. An injury to one of them and we really will be scraping the barrel just like earlier this year. Sure Romeu could step in but you lose his influence in midfield and he has less pace than Bernarek (and obviously Salisu) so it would not be ideal. This is basic business continuity planning, where you need to plan for the worst case scenarios - most continuity plans are never used in anger, but I think that Saints need to plan for a mini personnel crisis if Salisu and Stephens are both unavailable for 4-5 games... But should Valery be part of that planning ? Maybe Simeu would be a better fit but none of the options appeal - just hope Jack is back sooner than expected or Ghana are knocked out early. Based on the above, actually testing 1-2 of these options against Chelsea makes some sense. It doesn't look like Simeu though as I think he played for the B team yesterday. We've got Lancashire. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, WALK DMC said: 1) Salisu will be off to the African Nations cup 2) Jack Stephen's is due back "in the New Year". 1) Salisu has not had a single cap for Ghana, so why do you think he'll be going to the African Cup of Nations? 2) Stephens was reported to be out for "upto 12 weeks" from an injury 18th September. Which would be returning anytime up to 11th December. https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2021-09-21/ralph-hasenhuttl-on-jack-stephens-injury-southampton-football-club-21-september-2021 Edited 26 October, 2021 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 2 hours ago, skintsaint said: Why not. RH certainly likes putting strange teams out. True, Redmond is in goal tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALK DMC Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 30 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: 1) Salisu has not had a single cap for Ghana, so why do you think he'll be going to the African Cup of Nations? 2) Stephens was reported to be out for "upto 12 weeks" from an injury 18th September. Which would be returning anytime up to 11th December. https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2021-09-21/ralph-hasenhuttl-on-jack-stephens-injury-southampton-football-club-21-september-2021 1) My source was that bible of football the Daily Mirror https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/africa-cup-nations-players-leaving-25271688 but you're right that he hasn't been playing - although he did say this year that he was now making himself available https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Southampton-defender-Mohammed-Salisu-confirms-decision-to-play-for-Ghana-1210204. As a Premier league starter I would assume that there is a good chance he could get called up. 2) I read elsewhere last week that it could be new year - sorry don't have the source. Long term injuries are notoriously difficult to predict, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see a longer lay off than originally predicted. My main point remains; there is a reasonable chance that one or both won't be available, so we need to have contingency plans in place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 I had to re-read that, he would be utterly dismantled in the Prem league playing there. I can’t think of a single attribute he possesses that would lend itself to that position. For prem cb I’m thinking composure, reading the game, strength, Ariel prowess, perfect tackling, mental strength, determination, awareness. Anyone else get a picture of Valery from those characteristics ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 42 minutes ago, Hodgey said: I had to re-read that, he would be utterly dismantled in the Prem league playing there. I can’t think of a single attribute he possesses that would lend itself to that position. For prem cb I’m thinking composure, reading the game, strength, Ariel prowess, perfect tackling, mental strength, determination, awareness. Anyone else get a picture of Valery from those characteristics ?? If, and its a big If, Ralph plays him at CB tonight then that is the final nail for Ralph it would be as if he's trying to get the sack. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 4 hours ago, Rickman42 said: Here's an interesting one...Yan Valery has been filling in for Jack Stephens in Central Defence during Saints training sessions... “He has been playing at centre-back in a lot of sessions, replacing Jack Stephens during his injury, & I must say that he does it in a good way.” - Ralph He's certainly not getting a look in at right-back in the near future with Tino and KWP...where does the lad go from here? That's bizarre. He can't defend and gets bullied at RB. He'd be even worse at CB. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 He may have looked interesting at CB in training, but that's because he's defending against Redmond/Moussa/Theo/Elyonoussi etc. Put him up against decent footballers and it will be a massacre, it's not even in the realms of 'give him a chance', he shouldn't get a chance to play at CB because he's not a defender let alone a CB. Insanity if he's there. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 3 hours ago, Matthew Le God said: 1) Salisu has not had a single cap for Ghana, so why do you think he'll be going to the African Cup of Nations? Because he’s playing well in the the best league in the world. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Lion Tamer Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 Leach has backpedaled on this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 The man is a genius, can’t see the KWP/Livra situation but can see Valery as a CB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 Actually played really well there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 Nah, didn't think he played well there really. Whenever we were attacked he was pulled all over the place, got caught way too up field on a few occasions as well. He covered well, but as a 'centre half' . no. please, never again. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 He was no further upfield than Lyanco and Salisu found themselves at times, and he made some great interceptions. I'd Ralph is making a switch to back 3 then I can see it working. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 I mean it has worked for us before - Chris Baird excelled there, as of course did Bertrand. I just think if you played a team with a proper centre forward, not Havertz, they’d quickly find a weak spot. Baird was composed, read the ball well and surprisingly good in the air - I just don’t see Valery as a centre back. Still the fact he didn’t look totally out of place tonight might mean I get proved wrong (and I’d be happy for that to happen !!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 Thought he played very well tonight, he’s not the greatest for sure, but let no-one down tonight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumsaint Posted 26 October, 2021 Share Posted 26 October, 2021 I couldn't quite believe that Ralph had actually put him in as a CB, but to be fair he played OK there. I didn't see much that he did wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 27 October, 2021 Share Posted 27 October, 2021 What a surprise and he played well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 27 October, 2021 Share Posted 27 October, 2021 9 hours ago, Saint Garrett said: Thought he played very well tonight, he’s not the greatest for sure, but let no-one down tonight. Yep he did well, fair play, made several interceptions and really got involved in the game. I was sceptical but proved wrong last night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALK DMC Posted 27 October, 2021 Share Posted 27 October, 2021 9 hours ago, Brumsaint said: I couldn't quite believe that Ralph had actually put him in as a CB, but to be fair he played OK there. I didn't see much that he did wrong. I think that it was because it was in a back three which made it more effective. It allowed KWP to gallop ahead without a care in the world and if they broke down our right when he was up field, Valery would step across and act as a pseudo right back. He had an "ok" game, but I still didn't see anything that led me to believe that he is a Premier league player of the future (never mind today). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 27 October, 2021 Share Posted 27 October, 2021 He made our goal, but KWP gets the assist (for a very good piece of work) and Che gets the glory. Only saw the 2nd half but he didn't do much wrong that I could see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 27 October, 2021 Share Posted 27 October, 2021 I thought he played really well, really strong in the challenge and read danger well. Played a big part in the equaliser too. Pleased for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted 27 October, 2021 Share Posted 27 October, 2021 This thread is a comedic classic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 27 October, 2021 Share Posted 27 October, 2021 3 hours ago, WALK DMC said: He had an "ok" game, but I still didn't see anything that led me to believe that he is a Premier league player of the future (never mind today). Except he was playing a Premier League team and has played other such games and hasn't looked out of place. Some of us older fans ( I can't remember if you qualify!) will remember players who patently weren't. Mention (as an example) Lee Todd to such a fan and they will wince.. So I thought he played well, considering also his lack of recent opportunities, and he's a good enough player that you don't groan when you see his name on the team sheet. I've known plenty of those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 27 October, 2021 Share Posted 27 October, 2021 14 hours ago, Hodgey said: I mean it has worked for us before - Chris Baird excelled there, as of course did Bertrand. I just think if you played a team with a proper centre forward, not Havertz, they’d quickly find a weak spot. Baird was composed, read the ball well and surprisingly good in the air - I just don’t see Valery as a centre back. Still the fact he didn’t look totally out of place tonight might mean I get proved wrong (and I’d be happy for that to happen !!) Terry Venables preferred 1 centre half & 2 strong full backs in his three at the back as opposed to 3 traditional centre halves. This addresses the age old problem of centre halves being pulled out wide in a 3. This problem is certainly something that Bednarek and to some extent Stephens struggle with, being exposed in the channel . Bertrand was ok in a three because he’s ok physically & can defend when dragged out wide. Salisu looks like he’s quick and intelligent enough as well .Maybe If Valery bulks out a bit & matures, maybe he could. You never know. Personally, I’m a big fan of a back 3, but the wide 2 have to be able to defend one on one in the channels. Playing it with the wrong centre halves is a fucking disaster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 7 January, 2022 Share Posted 7 January, 2022 Keep him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 7 January, 2022 Share Posted 7 January, 2022 Seeing as Livramento is injured and KWP has Covid he's guaranteed a start against Swansea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 7 January, 2022 Share Posted 7 January, 2022 5 minutes ago, Nolan said: Seeing as Livramento is injured and KWP has Covid he's guaranteed a start against Swansea Probably nailed on for Brentford too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted 7 January, 2022 Share Posted 7 January, 2022 1 hour ago, SuperSAINT said: Keep him Good thing their going for Valvery and not Valery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 7 January, 2022 Share Posted 7 January, 2022 1 hour ago, SuperSAINT said: Keep him Based on his last performance- yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 7 January, 2022 Share Posted 7 January, 2022 2 minutes ago, Uncle Albert said: Good thing their going for Valvery and not Valery. you've opened the tap to a host of puns now Uncle Albert. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 8 January, 2022 Share Posted 8 January, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 8 January, 2022 Share Posted 8 January, 2022 Nice tweet from the management team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trout-Tickler Posted 8 January, 2022 Share Posted 8 January, 2022 Someone should tell him to shave that monstrosity of a tash. Makes him look an absolute twat. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 8 January, 2022 Share Posted 8 January, 2022 He never learns though does he, how many times is he caught out in that position with the same movement from an opposition player? I think he's garbage to be honest, certainly hope our takeover will mean we can bin players like him off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonToo Posted 9 January, 2022 Share Posted 9 January, 2022 He's certainly not garbage but will not make the grade unless his concentration improves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 9 January, 2022 Share Posted 9 January, 2022 6 minutes ago, gordonToo said: He's certainly not garbage He is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 9 January, 2022 Share Posted 9 January, 2022 (edited) I think people seem to forget that Yan was class against Tottenham. I did think the second yellow was harsh. Hardly much contact on Obafemi. Nice he's said he's taken full responsibility. He's only 22, get behind him! Edited 9 January, 2022 by davefizzy14 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 9 January, 2022 Share Posted 9 January, 2022 He's had one or two good games for us but that's about it. If we are planning on keeping KWP at LB long term then I'd sell Valery in the summer and buy a new RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 9 January, 2022 Share Posted 9 January, 2022 Harsh second yellow in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piran Posted 9 January, 2022 Share Posted 9 January, 2022 5 hours ago, skintsaint said: He is. He's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 3 March, 2022 Share Posted 3 March, 2022 The curious case of Yan Valery. How did he do last night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 3 March, 2022 Share Posted 3 March, 2022 4 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: The curious case of Yan Valery. How did he do last night? MOTM for me or close second to Perraud who apart from goal made 2 great clearances from dangerous crosses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 3 March, 2022 Share Posted 3 March, 2022 6 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: The curious case of Yan Valery. How did he do last night? Pretty good after the first period of the game when the defence looked like they had never met each other before. Made some great blocks and tackles. Didn't get outmuscled by Antonio which was the fear beforehand. Passing was a mixed bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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