Southampton Not looking good ?

[JCW]

Southampton are not able to stop players leaving , Manager leaves then 3 leave for Liverpool and one maybe 2 to Arsenal and 1 to man U , what is going on , are they going to buy anyone or have they got young players of good quality to replace these guys , will they stay up this year , Being an Arsenal fan i know what it feels like as every year we sold our best players . They are a good club saints with a nice stadium so i hope they get players in ..............EYF

 

[SaintHacker]

We've bought two already, with about 5 more lined up. Do keep up...

 

[JCW]

We've bought two already, with about 5 more lined up. Do keep up...

Sorry , knew you put me right , whats your home club , mine is Parkstone , if you fancy it pm me , .............EYG

 

[SaintHacker]

Sorry, that probably came across a bit snappy. I'm a bit emotional with all things Saints at the moment. Trying to be positive but for the first time in thirty odd years they are really testing my resolve!

 

[JCW]

Sorry, that probably came across a bit snappy. I'm a bit emotional with all things Saints at the moment. Trying to be positive but for the first time in thirty odd years they are really testing my resolve!

No bother , like I said Arsenal sold players for years so i know where you coming from , sell or 2 players yes , but 6 in a month , thats a lot .....................EYG

 

[Papas1982]

Southampton are not able to stop players leaving , Manager leaves then 3 leave for Liverpool and one maybe 2 to Arsenal and 1 to man U , what is going on , are they going to buy anyone or have they got young players of good quality to replace these guys , will they stay up this year , Being an Arsenal fan i know what it feels like as every year we sold our best players . They are a good club saints with a nice stadium so i hope they get players in ..............EYF

Unfortunately, being realistic we've lost our players to CL teams. Not really much we can do about that so don't really consider it a case of rats abandoning ship as such. If we were having a fire sale to small clubs I'd be more concerned. Our youth set us is v good. A starting 11 of Boruc clyne taggert yoshida fonte cork wanyama prowse tadic Ramirez and pelle is considerably better than many squads we've had in my time following us at the Dell.

Rumours of Forster in would be good. A couple of cb along with another winger would be nice. But we also have four youngsters that will be in match day squads too. Bookies have to slash odds as at 14/1 they'd take a battering if we got relegated but I genuinely think we'll be fine.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Going to be a whole new team this season - Spurs now close to signing Schienderlin and Rodriguez

Koeman sent out a funny tweet ( unintentionally ) - a picture of an empty training ground saying " ready for training"

 

[Papas1982]

Going to be a whole new team this season - Spurs now close to signing Schienderlin and Rodriguez

Koeman sent out a funny tweet ( unintentionally ) - a picture of an empty training ground saying " ready for training"

That was other people trying to provoke a reaction. He's done similar tweets every day. Started by showing the complex the first day he was with us. First team won't be completely new either. As appearance wise many that start this season will have played a fair amount for us previosuly.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Have to feel sorry for Southampton having done so well last year. I think though on the back of that, with the talent coming through if you believe a lot of what is being said in the reputable footballing quarters, then they could just have the last laugh with plenty of cash in the bank to get a few top quality pros in alongside the yoof and it could just be a powerful combination of experience and blind, no fear excitement

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Have to feel sorry for Southampton having done so well last year. I think though on the back of that, with the talent coming through if you believe a lot of what is being said in the reputable footballing quarters, then they could just have the last laugh with plenty of cash in the bank to get a few top quality pros in alongside the yoof and it could just be a powerful combination of experience and blind, no fear excitement

What's being said and by who ?

What do you expect in regards last laugh ? Improvement on the 8th last season ?

Any team that loses potentially 6/7 first team regulars is in danger of struggling regardless of who they buy or what youth is waiting - even more so with a new unproven prem manager - could just as easily go very wrong ( hope not )

 

[HomerJSimpson]

What's being said and by who ?

What do you expect in regards last laugh ? Improvement on the 8th last season ?

Any team that loses potentially 6/7 first team regulars is in danger of struggling regardless of who they buy or what youth is waiting - even more so with a new unproven prem manager - could just as easily go very wrong ( hope not )

Plenty of talk in the broad sheets and online by former players and managers. Plenty expecting them to struggle but I think they will be fine. I hope so. Lots of average clubs around at the lower end and so I think there will be others in a worse state. I never said they would replicate or beat 8th. Just you putting words into a post that weren't there and trolling it for a reaction

 

[Papas1982]

I genuinely expect us to be safe long before end of season. Of course if we sell 10 more players that opinion will change. But I belive the squad we're left with. Along with the players coming through will leave us comfortable in the table. 8th again, maybe not. But nearer mid table comfort than relegation struggle. The club has a football style played throughout all levels so I think we will continue. Much like Swansea did after Martinez, RodgersRodgers and Laudrup.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Plenty of talk in the broad sheets and online by former players and managers. Plenty expecting them to struggle but I think they will be fine. I hope so. Lots of average clubs around at the lower end and so I think there will be others in a worse state. I never said they would replicate or beat 8th. Just you putting words into a post that weren't there and trolling it for a reaction

I never said you said they would replicate or beat 8th ? I asked the question in regards last laugh comment ? Trolling comment is way out of order.

Was actually interested in what these people were saying hence why I asked who and what they were saying - do you have any links

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I genuinely expect us to be safe long before end of season. Of course if we sell 10 more players that opinion will change. But I belive the squad we're left with. Along with the players coming through will leave us comfortable in the table. 8th again, maybe not. But nearer mid table comfort than relegation struggle. The club has a football style played throughout all levels so I think we will continue. Much like Swansea did after Martinez, RodgersRodgers and Laudrup.

Swansea did lose Martinez but were in the Championship none didn't really have their squad ripped apart , even when Rodgers left only a couple players left and then 18 months down the road Laudrup was sacked and they battled relegation

You haven't only lost your manager you have lost prob your best players - the players that got you to 8th. Even with new players arriving they along with the manager will need time to settle ( it's something we also need to worry about ) and if there isn't a good start then the pressure mounts very early - it's a very delicate situation right now for Southampton.

 

[Papas1982]

Swansea did lose Martinez but were in the Championship none didn't really have their squad ripped apart , even when Rodgers left only a couple players left and then 18 months down the road Laudrup was sacked and they battled relegation

You haven't only lost your manager you have lost prob your best players - the players that got you to 8th. Even with new players arriving they along with the manager will need time to settle ( it's something we also need to worry about ) and if there isn't a good start then the pressure mounts very early - it's a very delicate situation right now for Southampton.

My point re Swansea was simply that we have a phylosphosy and that a new manager isn't the key issue. Also, yes we will have new players, but as per line up I mentioned. Only tadic and pelle will be new and fortunately they've had a full pre season with us. I find it amusing that whilst people can't write Liverpool off before a ball is kicked, many are doing so with us (not aimed at you). Just a theme I've spotted, mainly on Facebook tbh.

I've gone on record with my confidence in the team but accept that it is for people that don't see saints as much as me that things look bleak.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Improvement on the 8th last season ?

I never said you said they would replicate or beat 8th ?

Plenty of quotes online from players and decent journalists saying the reports of their demise are premature and they could be a vibrant and attacking side with no fear which will not only be entertaining but will cause a few upsets

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Plenty of quotes online from players and decent journalists saying the reports of their demise are premature and they could be a vibrant and attacking side with no fear which will not only be entertaining but will cause a few upsets

Do you not understand the question mark at the end of the comment - ie asking a question

And have had a look for the articles you suggest but can't find them ? Any links ?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

My point re Swansea was simply that we have a phylosphosy and that a new manager isn't the key issue. Also, yes we will have new players, but as per line up I mentioned. Only tadic and pelle will be new and fortunately they've had a full pre season with us. I find it amusing that whilst people can't write Liverpool off before a ball is kicked, many are doing so with us (not aimed at you). Just a theme I've spotted, mainly on Facebook tbh.

I've gone on record with my confidence in the team but accept that it is for people that don't see saints as much as me that things look bleak.

7 of your starting line up from when you beat us last season will possibly have left - that's a massive chunk of your regular first team to leave and bar Osvaldo where your regular starters and would suggest your 6 best players ?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

What's being said and by who ?

What do you expect in regards last laugh ? Improvement on the 8th last season ?

Any team that loses potentially 6/7 first team regulars is in danger of struggling regardless of who they buy or what youth is waiting - even more so with a new unproven prem manager - could just as easily go very wrong ( hope not )

I never said you said they would replicate or beat 8th ? I asked the question in regards last laugh comment ? Trolling comment is way out of order.

Was actually interested in what these people were saying hence why I asked who and what they were saying - do you have any links

Do you not understand the question mark at the end of the comment - ie asking a question

And have had a look for the articles you suggest but can't find them ? Any links ?

Do the research. It's out there. Another thread going round in circles with you counter arguing. No it isn't debating. I'm out as again it detracts what others may have to add

 

[Papas1982]

7 of your starting line up from when you beat us last season will possibly have left - that's a massive chunk of your regular first team to leave and bar Osvaldo where your regular starters and would suggest your 6 best players ?

Im not arguing them being good. But Boruc, fonte, yoshida, clyne, prowse, cork, wanyama all got substantial game time. Attack wise we have had turn to new players. But albeit on Swindon and bmouth, our link up play between Ramirez, pelle, tadic and prowse has looked very good to me (actually at the games).