Match Day Thread Hapoel Be'er Sheeva vs Southampton 29/09/2016 Kick-off 6pm

Not if you say it like this: אתה להחליק ממזר

And do please shout it from right to left.!

 

They recently had a fourth kid as well

 

Always had a good shot on him....

 

Nope. Off the top of my head Long is older than Austin and Bertrand. So is Yoshida. Maybe others too.

 

Very clever Bravo sir

 

I'm fine with Fonte not traveling. Ithink Youshida should be fine. But even if he isn't, let's say that Yoshida makes one of his patented bad passes and we go down 1-0 or even 2-0. At that point, don't you use your extra subs to bring in better/more attackers and not worry about defense? The only way I'd realistically use Fonte would be if Yoshida went full Caulker. And he won't go.

Same applies to a lesser degree with Bertrand.

JWP really needs playing time, this might be his make-or-break season. And I don't think he's that much worse than Davis and is the better set piece taker. So again, if things go sideways and we find ourselves needing a goal, Davis for JWP would not be my primary concern.

I am nervous so I would not travel without my best goal scorer. My whole thing is, if things don't go well, we have to prioritize scoring, and that means Austin.

But while not taking a win for granted, I do believe that we are bringing more than enough talent to win if everyone works hard as a unit and plays to their capabilities. This keeps everyone fresh, gives some confidence to the young players that Puel has faith in them, and it should be a good experience for them to boot. Even if we lose, we can still advance. So nothing wrong with not bringing Austin. In fact, it's probably the right move. I'm just glad Puel has the stones to do it because I don't.

 

They should buy a television.

 

Probably a good idea. It hasn't gone smoothly for many that have settled in that region

 

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/549192/Oriol-Romeu-Chelsea-news
Romeu talking about how his medals at Chelsea are tainted a bit by his lack of involvement in the semi and finals, so hopes to be more involved in our Europa run. We'd all be happy if you won another more deserved medal, Oriol.

 

Yep. But if might be more difficult to rest players for the trip to Milan. Not sure any first teamers will mind staying at home while the others play in the San Siro!

 

I'm beginning to get the idea that our manager is not a push over, but is definitely his own man without being pig-headed. The players must be aware that he will drop anyone and few players can feel they are pencilled in on the team sheet. He even dropped Forster to give one keeper a rest and another some game time.

 

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/sa...Saints___clash_of_the_female_owners_/?ref=rss

A piece about the two women who own Hapoel and Saints. Barkat has been more hands on and has brought success at a reasonable cost to the Israeli club. I like the cut of her jib...she stands against racism....though sacking a manager just before a cup final seems drastic.

In a straight fight though, I'd back our Kat

 

I thought this would be our easiest game (apart from Hapoel at SMS) when the draw came out based solely on not knowing this team, but it doesn't look it now. Sometimes ignorance is bliss. Still hopeful if we play our best....make it a two win start, Saints.

 

https://southamptonfc.com/news/2016-09-28/training-gallery-southampton-pre-hapoel-beer-sheva

Sorry if posted before....well obviously not that sorry or I'd bother to look.

 

Yay slightly earlier kick off means 2am instead of 4am for me. That's not just two hours. 2am is still Thursday. 4am is Friday. Sort of.

 

Matchday!!

Come on Saints!!

 

Do you think not taking Austin is related to his fitness? Not suggesting he is injured, but is he a player that needs careful nurturing and we will see his appearances being carefully controlled in the future. Most teams would travel with their best scorer (even if they hope not to use him), but perhaps the medical and fitness team have advised against a long journey for this particular delicate flower.

 

This is one little girl going to be annoyed about Daddy not playing. She has all the knowledge of the average football fan....go...and kick.

 

Austin could go, and could play, but I think by resting him they will be getting a better performance in his next game. The way he is playing now, he is working harder than he has ever done, I think he'd confirm that. Sensible management.