cidercity1987 Posted August 5, 2023 Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 9 hours ago, ExiledAjax said: They got close. I didn't watch but was it as one sided as the stats suggest? 80% possession and expected goal of 1 perfectly sums up Southamptons performance and the game in general. I'm sticking to my thoughts that Wednesday are relegation fodder but the Martin factor might hold back Southampton 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted August 5, 2023 Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 21 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: 80% possession and expected goal of 1 perfectly sums up Southamptons performance and the game in general. I'm sticking to my thoughts that Wednesday are relegation fodder but the Martin factor might hold back Southampton True, ultimately Martin's pass-you-to-death style didn't do much for Swansea. Maybe, maybe Southampton have better players up front to take advantage, but I think that's arguable. I still think Saints will be top 4, but it's pretty clear, even from one game, that Martin hasn't changed his ethos. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted August 5, 2023 Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 13 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: True, ultimately Martin's pass-you-to-death style didn't do much for Swansea. Maybe, maybe Southampton have better players up front to take advantage, but I think that's arguable. I still think Saints will be top 4, but it's pretty clear, even from one game, that Martin hasn't changed his ethos. I thought after the first 20 mins i wouldn’t be worried about playing either side 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted August 5, 2023 Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 Hmm 2014-15 the season opener on the Friday night was on TV. City won 2-1 at the Blades. Will Utd & Weds fans now campaign not to be on TV for the season opener? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted August 5, 2023 Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 57 minutes ago, Rob k said: I thought after the first 20 mins i wouldn’t be worried about playing either side I text someone “all I see from this game is 12 easy points”. I know full well they’ll save that comment, but I was only half joking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted August 5, 2023 Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 14 minutes ago, 22A said: Hmm 2014-15 the season opener on the Friday night was on TV. City won 2-1 at the Blades. Will Utd & Weds fans now campaign not to be on TV for the season opener? It was on the saturday from memory, although on SKY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted August 5, 2023 Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 1 minute ago, bcfc01 said: It was on the saturday from memory, although on SKY. Wasn’t it a lunchtime match? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted August 5, 2023 Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 Just now, PHILINFRANCE said: Wasn’t it a lunchtime match? I believe so, watched it on the saturday in a pub in York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted August 5, 2023 Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 2 hours ago, ExiledAjax said: True, ultimately Martin's pass-you-to-death style didn't do much for Swansea. Maybe, maybe Southampton have better players up front to take advantage, but I think that's arguable. I still think Saints will be top 4, but it's pretty clear, even from one game, that Martin hasn't changed his ethos. Having started with a high tempo, high pressing approach there was a long spell in the middle third of the game when they reverted to the usual Martin style of passing backwards and sideways at walking pace. But Wednesday didn't press at all to disrupt them. Indeed Bannan's approach to pressing was to stand still and stare at the player in possession. I reckon that an energetic team with a well organised press could cause them problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 5, 2023 Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 1 hour ago, chinapig said: I reckon that an energetic team with a well organised press could cause them problems. N.U.T.S.H.E.L.L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 5, 2023 Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 3 hours ago, Rob k said: I thought after the first 20 mins i wouldn’t be worried about playing either side Could say that about at least 20 of the teams in the Championship last season! I wouldn't be surprised if this season is similar, though I do think the overall quality has improved. It's just ALL about who can be the most consistent throughout the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted August 6, 2023 Report Share Posted August 6, 2023 On 04/08/2023 at 21:03, CrackingCheeseGromit said: Wednesday definitely have the best club badge in the League. And Southampton the worst shirt? That rag on their backs was hideous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted August 6, 2023 Report Share Posted August 6, 2023 On 04/08/2023 at 22:56, Jerseybean said: Get used to this 15 extra minutes 6 additional minutes at the end of the first half and 9 at the end of the second https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66422652 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 3-0 down at Gillingham. 76% possession and another 3947583 useless passes. Martin-ball. Said before, I’d be very surprised for him to last the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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