coalman Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Just now, Turkish said: Missing Elyanoussi? Who wouldn't? That silky first touch. The ability to glide past his man and the almost preternatural ability to pick out a team mate. He's a loss and no mistake. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 E I E I E I O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 (edited) So same old southampton (I.e. Lots of tippy tappy but in largely in non dangerous positions, lose the ball, have no shape, get cut apart like a knife through butter... And then score from a set play?) 😂🤣. Joking aside, I really like our attacking play and the way it's encouraging and feeding off the intelligence/vision/creativity of players like alacarz and manning and runners like A-A... But my goodness are we horrific in cdm and CB atm 😢😭. No shape defensively at all and worse than ever when hit on the counter. Edited 25 July, 2023 by Saint86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Beautiful delivery from Manning there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Bree has been worse than I remembered. Hopefully Newcastle leave Tino alone. Djenepo and Lyanco poor as expected. Lavia doesn't seem to give a shit what's going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 2 minutes ago, Turkish said: Missing Elyanoussi? Of course. There’s no better player than Elmo when he hasn’t got the ball at his feet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 1 minute ago, coalman said: Who wouldn't? That silky first touch. The ability to glide past his man and the almost preternatural ability to pick out a team mate. He's a loss and no mistake. I was thinking more about his world class ability when he doesn’t have the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobysaint Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Interesting first half. Some moments of good passing and movement off the ball, mixed in with some crazy play at the back. Edozie has grown into the game and if this was a proper match a couple of their players would be on yellows. Not seen much from Che Adams other than the regular missed one on one. Shea Charles looks quality as does Amo-A at times. Not impressed with McCarthy distribution, lost the ball with some misplaced throws. Overall, the positives just outweigh the negatives at this stage of pre season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Guessing ABK is off negotiating a deal somewhere else then? It's such a weird situation to be in, knowing that none of our current centrebacks might be at the club when the window shuts. Need to get some reinforcements in and decide who our CB partnership is going to be, sharpish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coalman Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Just now, Turkish said: I was thinking more about his world class ability when he doesn’t have the ball True. If you were going to bet your life on a man being able to stand between the ball and his own goal he would be your man. At least until he stopped tracking back 5 metres before his own penalty area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coalman Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 1 minute ago, Scoobysaint said: Interesting first half. Some moments of good passing and movement off the ball, mixed in with some crazy play at the back. Edozie has grown into the game and if this was a proper match a couple of their players would be on yellows. Not seen much from Che Adams other than the regular missed one on one. Shea Charles looks quality as does Amo-A at times. Not impressed with McCarthy distribution, lost the ball with some misplaced throws. Overall, the positives just outweigh the negatives at this stage of pre season. Edozie has had some pretty rough treatment. He's skinning his man at will. Amo-Ameyaw looks great with the ball at his feet too. Djenepo not so much. Every touch seems like he's surprised where the ball has gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, coalman said: True. If you were going to bet your life on a man being able to stand between the ball and his own goal he would be your man. At least until he stopped tracking back 5 metres before his own penalty area. I'd personally pick the keeper first 😅🤔 Edited 25 July, 2023 by Saint86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Man of the match so far: Dean Hammond. Very forthright and excellent at getting the tactical view across. Excellent co-commentary from him. You can see why he was a skipper. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coalman Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Just now, Saint86 said: I'd personally pick the keeper first 🤔 Our keepers are coached to dive out of the way of the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Defence just didn't look comfortable under pressure at the start. Probably lack of confidence but looked better as the game wore on. Good header from a free kick to get back into it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca155 Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Shouldn't underestimate Bournmouth. As much as we hate it, they are a tidy unit particularly in defense. Saints have really been exposed by a lack of height. Bournmouth simply stick a couple of big men up for corners and it is panic stations. Some nice play through the middle, they seem to be adapting well, but a real lack of bite in there atm. It's a friendly, a good test and that most certainly wasn't the A team. 2nd half should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Brightside Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 3 minutes ago, Saint86 said: So same old southampton (I.e. Lots of tippy tappy but in largely in non dangerous positions, lose the ball, have no shape, get cut apart like a knife through butter... And then score from a set play?) 😂🤣. Joking aside, I really like our attacking play and the way it's brining out the intelligence and vision of players like alacarz and manning. But my goodness are we horrific in cdm and CB atm 😢😭. No shape defensively at all and worse than ever when hit on the counter. The good news is that won’t be our starting defence and midfield. Lyanco and Bree won’t be there and I’m hoping we’ll have a better balanced midfield. 2 10s and Lavia a strange one. The starting team against Reading worked much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 4 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: Guessing ABK is off negotiating a deal somewhere else then? Don't believe he's training out on the pitch yet after a serious hamstring twang at the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 9 minutes ago, coalman said: Who wouldn't? That silky first touch. The ability to glide past his man and the almost preternatural ability to pick out a team mate. He's a loss and no mistake. I see he still isnt with a team yet, bestikas or celtic look like he could be off too - 30k a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Not near our first team but too much of that half looked like men against boys. McCarthy is far too slow in distributing the ball and that is putting pressure on us so we lose possession in dangerous positions - not surprisingly Bmuff are wise to this and are pressing us high up the pitch. Too many of this starting line up are clearly out of their depth and not cut out to play this possession football where you need to be cute enough to receive the ball in tight situations. The goal was much needed and probably gives the scoreline a flattering look. I hope our starting eleven against Sheff Wed has more idea how to play this system because we looked awful in large chunks of that first half. I'd rather we resorted to a few hoofs upfield than always trying to keep possession even when it's obvious we're in trouble - mix it up a bit because we are far from Man City. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Kraken said: Man of the match so far: Dean Hammond. Very forthright and excellent at getting the tactical view across. Excellent co-commentary from him. You can see why he was a skipper. yeah who can we petition so he's on all our games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 The link up play is good overall in the final third but our build up play at the back was suicidal at times with Bournemouth playing such a high line. I think it's still clear GK is our weakest department, closely followed by CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 3 minutes ago, Convict Colony said: yeah who can we petition so he's on all our games We could petition to get it discussed in parliament? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coalman Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 5 minutes ago, Convict Colony said: I see he still isnt with a team yet, bestikas or celtic look like he could be off too - 30k a week PSG will need someone in for Mbappe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coalman Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 What a first touch by Amo-Ameyaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Bournemouth tackling like this is a proper derby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 7 minutes ago, Convict Colony said: yeah who can we petition so he's on all our games As far as I’m aware Saints haven’t signed up to ifollow next season and will be doing our own thing so it’s very likely this could be a glimpse of things to come. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Defence has been getting hospital passes all night from the midfielders its a joke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Excellent from Smallbone. Terrible from McCarthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 McCarthy at it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby_charles Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 oo alex you spoil us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coalman Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 3 minutes ago, Ed Rooney said: Bournemouth tackling like this is a proper derby We need this level of intensity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 MacCarthy really is shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Smallbone with a couple of great defensive interceptions... he's added more steel straight away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Just now, jamesfp1 said: McCarthy at it again this is why bazunu starts, they both make equally bad mistakes but baz knows how to kick it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 I cannot quite believe we gave Djenepo a further 3 year deal. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Just now, Convict Colony said: this is why bazunu starts, they both make equally bad mistakes but baz knows how to kick it But McCarthy knows how to save a shot. Not ideal really is it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Just now, Saint Matty 76 said: I cannot quite believe we gave Djenepo a further 3 year deal. The guy just came in from his left and took him out there surely? Certainly looked like it on the 3rd replay angle - but we didn't get to see that for any other shot. We'd be pissed if this was a meaningful game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyev Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 GK position is a right mess. Do you pick the one who can't save or the one who can't play it out from the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, St Louis said: But McCarthy knows how to save a shot. Not ideal really is it. wasnt he the worst keeper in the league for shots before we signed baz ? hence forster superceded him for quite a few games Anyway the point is moot as they are both shit in their unique ways Edited 25 July, 2023 by Convict Colony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunglasses Ron Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 1 minute ago, St Louis said: But McCarthy knows how to save a shot. Not ideal really is it. I propose we merge them into a player almost as good as most other keepers. We shall call him Bazarthy. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevvy Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 WhTs the under 21 team keeper like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodymatt Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 People have been saying smallbone is weak defensively, he looks pretty solid so far in this half. Could be a nice surprise this season. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 1 minute ago, bennyev said: GK position is a right mess. Do you pick the one who can't save or the one who can't play it out from the back? Unbelievable scenario. Literally not had a decent keeper since Forster's capitulation at palace years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Just now, Convict Colony said: wasnt he the worst keeper in the league for shots before we signed baz ? hence forster superceded him for quite a few games Yeah, probably 😂 I'd still 'argue' that Baz is better with his feet, but McCarthy is better with his hands (just). Not a high bar for either of them to beat though. Definitely a big problem for the season ahead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 25 July, 2023 Author Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Let's see THAT again... 93e679f3.mp4_t=0.mp4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyev Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Edozie seems to have hit the gym over the last 6 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 Wonder if we can have 2 goalies on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 I think the best thing about this is that it consolidates who we would definitely not want to start the season with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 25 July, 2023 Share Posted 25 July, 2023 What's the attendance like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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