CiderHider Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Just now, George Rs said: Halves like that are what makes me think we are right on the brink of becoming a very good side. Positioning, passing and decison making letting us down in the final third. But very positive overall, brilliant discipline and structure. Pressed well when needed and got bodies forward when on the break. Thought those two blocks by Vyner when Armstrong was slipped through were stellar as well. COYR Never felt this confident in our defence players they really are special. It will click up front, we can see what they're trying, it will happen. Quote Link to comment
mozo Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 1 minute ago, Midlands Robin said: These stats tell a story. Successful Crosses by City 2/10 Crosses blocked by the Saints defence 0 Not great, but Southampton do look so solid defensively. It's on the ball that they've looked poor. 1 Quote Link to comment
RedM Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 I thought we more than matched them. I'm expecting them to go up a gear or two 2nd half, but they are no Leeds. They aren't on an unbeaten run for nothing though. 4 Quote Link to comment
redkev Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 3 minutes ago, richwwtk said: They were commenting on how Southampton's style can quieten down grounds when they are away, and you can see that, the way they just stand with the ball in defence and try to draw teams onto them We mustn’t get tempted to go running out and lose our shape , compelling watch very technical game Quote Link to comment
Super Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 6 minutes ago, mozo said: How's about a switch to a back 3 now just to spice things up...? I'll be very angry if that happens....... 3 1 Quote Link to comment
The Gasbuster Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 8 minutes ago, robin_unreliant said: Williams made a nice overlap but Mehmeti just seems to be on planet Anis. Planet Anus, more like 1 Quote Link to comment
CiderHider Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Are they really playing Brim full of Asher on the 45? Quote Link to comment
keflav Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Pretty decent first half only lacking in the final ball in the box, but it's been hardworking and disciplined... Mind you Sky might as well name themselves sky Southampton football channel as the biased is unbelievable and there on that much.. 1 Quote Link to comment
Jerseybean Posted February 13 Author Report Share Posted February 13 First half thoughts. Thought we played with composure, intensity, professionalism, and desire. throughout that 45 minutes. Certainly look like a confident team knowing what they are trying to do. The frustrating ‘nearly’ bit is when we get around or into their box it’s nearly, nearly, nearly, every time as the final ball has been lame either to a defender or their keeper, that is the huge area for improvement. Memheti, Bell, Roberts, have all been guilty of delivering a very weak final ball, following very enterprising and I catching approach play. As noted above the stats illustrate this. The top teams have that ruthless, clinical edge in the final third that we are blatantly lacking at the moment. Need to be mindful that Tanner has been beaten a couple of times too easily, that has looked their main threat. Anybody got a decent stream please mine cuts out every three minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment
Ecko Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Could we see Sykes come on early? Quote Link to comment
And Its Smith Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 1 minute ago, Super said: I'll be very angry if that happens....... I know someone else who would be angry as well! 2 Quote Link to comment
Dan Robin Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 (edited) Positive first half: tidy at the back, good movement and passing, chances... but once again our decision making and accuracy in the final third means no goals. Edited February 13 by Dan Robin Quote Link to comment
Silvio Dante Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 1 minute ago, CiderHider said: Are they really playing Brim full of Asher on the 45? I think so - there’s definitely dancing, behind movie scenes in the ground 2 Quote Link to comment
RedorDead BCFC Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 2 minutes ago, RedM said: I thought we more than matched them. I'm expecting them to go up a gear or two 2nd half, but they are no Leeds. They aren't on an unbeaten run for nothing though. Hoping to stop their run when we played them here last. Quote Link to comment
Lew-T Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Just now, Ecko said: Could we see Sykes come on early? Who knows? But that’s the strongest bench we’ve had for a long time. Definitely got options to come on! Quote Link to comment
CiderHider Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Just now, keflav said: Pretty decent first half only lacking in the final ball in the box, but it's been hardworking and disciplined... Mind you Sky might as well name themselves sky Southampton football channel as the biased is unbelievable and there on that much.. I wish they would at least try to hide their bias, that commentator crapping himself apologising he jinxed them was cringe af 1 Quote Link to comment
Mihai Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 2 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Nobody has said you aren’t. But your opinion is also entitled to be commented on It is ok ! Why everytime when I am saying something a bit negative about a player it turns into something like this. I even like that player, I also see him as a player which plays a bit more in the middle not inside the box. Good passes, he works hard, I like him. But I also didn't like that he tried to dribble when he could pass, and that lost ball ( he made the interception I know ) when he could do a pass inside the box. We play one of the best teams in the league, if we don't take our chances, we will pay at some point. It was a good half, but let's be honest, they made like 2 critical mistakes and we were too slow to take advantage, is not a criticism is the fact, is like in the game with Forrest when Cornick lost his focus and we got out in the end. ( you will not remember that game, we played good probably better than Forrest but that doesn't matter anymore, because we lost ). But in a positive way, the defence looks very nice today and overall the teams stays very good on the pitch. I have faith that we can even win this game. GO GO ! 1 Quote Link to comment
Midred Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 2 minutes ago, RedM said: I thought we more than matched them. I'm expecting them to go up a gear or two 2nd half, but they are no Leeds. They aren't on an unbeaten run for nothing though. They do alot of falling over just outside the penalty area, perhaps some refs buy their tactics. Quote Link to comment
Ivorguy Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 COYR, put them to the sword second half Quote Link to comment
Tim Monaghan Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 7 minutes ago, mozo said: Sykes is nearly back, Twine is nearly back! Stop it, you’re making me horny 3 1 Quote Link to comment
George Rs Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Jan Bednarek been brilliant for them, can just tell he belongs in the premier league imo Quote Link to comment
MelksRed Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 13 minutes ago, ProfitInMyPocket said: Really enjoyed the first half. Got everything right up until the final ball. Sadly multiple times. Hope we don't come to regret squandered chances.... Quote Link to comment
keflav Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 1 minute ago, CiderHider said: I wish they would at least try to hide their bias, that commentator crapping himself apologising he jinxed them was cringe af Absolutely it's quite frankly embarrassing but it happens every time we're on... 1 Quote Link to comment
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Stuart Armstrong coming on. Quote Link to comment
CiderHider Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 1 minute ago, Midred said: They do alot of falling over just outside the penalty area, perhaps some refs buy their tactics. That's a point, Ston are unbeaten in like a year, we need to end that tonight Quote Link to comment
transfer reader Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 7 minutes ago, transfer reader said: Max Bird, 2 goals and an assist in 2.5 games since signing for us. Manning has improved him already Make that 2 goals and 2 assists. Quote Link to comment
cityexile Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 No changes by us at half time. Quote Link to comment
MelksRed Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 (edited) WTAF? - why did the two CBs leave it... a stupid unforced error almost cost us....less than 30 secs into the second half. Edited February 13 by MelksRed Quote Link to comment
Bizyer Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Did I just hear the Sky commentator say that Saints haven't won at Ashton Gate for over 40 years? Quote Link to comment
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