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Saints Academy Thread

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by - Doing The Lambert Walk, Aug 18, 2014.

  1. NockyNineDoors

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    Yes sorry he is (just- with a September birthday). Clearly a case of height making a difference. The disadvantage to lads not making a step up to 1st team is they are not being challenged enough for their needs. So a loan is better if they have no chance of getting called up as is the case for Saints attacking positions. Koeman seems less confident of giving attacking teenage U21s a chance to shine and show what they an do in the premier league than he does in other positions bar keeper of course. Perhaps that will change next season if Saints get European football? If nothing else he may then use the domestic cups to develop more home grown talent. Assuming he's still around of course.
     
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    By attacking do you mean striker?
     
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  3. NockyNineDoors

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    Strikers and wingers or even those that can play anywhere across the top or an attacking no 10. Isgrove, Rowe, Sims (wingers) Seagar (striker/no 10) Gallagher (striker) Sinclair, McQueen (winger/striker/No 10)
     
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    Mcqueen and Isgrove have come on as a subs. What is your opinion on them?
    Sims and Seager I think will step up soon.
    Rowe for me anyways is still very raw.
    Gallagher is getting over a family members death and a injury. Hopefully he will get his chance when back.
     
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  5. St George

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    Just read the discussion on Jake Sinclair. Can see him going soon; know he went to Hibernian on loan, but seen him a few weeks ago in Bath on a mates birthday night out sort of thing. Seemed a nice guy, but maybe not a JWP ultra-professional type, hence the untapped potential.
     
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  6. lamby

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    Seems to have been around a long time without ever lookkng like breaking into the squad
     
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  7. Paddy Podped

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    Away to Everton in youth cup - anyone know if it's being shown live like the last round game was?
     
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    Youth cup 0-0 at half time
     
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  9. SAINTDON13

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    Saints 1 up Kyle Clinton
     
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  10. Whiteley Saint

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    Everton have equalised 1-1 :emoticon-0101-sadsm
     
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  12. lamby

    lamby Needs a cold shower

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    Come on saints!
     
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    ET HT still 1-1
     
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    Gone to penalties.....
     
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    Saints win 5-4 0n penalties :1980_boogie_down:
     
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    Well done Isted.
     
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  18. lamby

    lamby Needs a cold shower

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    Good stuff
     
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    Bonzer lads, well done. 2 saves from Harry Isted. Home to Leicester City in the next round.
     
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  20. Paddy Podped

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    5th round (vs Leicester) is the last 16.

    Other games are:

    Arsenal VS Crewe Alexandra

    Nottingham Forest VS Burnley

    Liverpool VS Birmingham City

    Southampton VS Leicester

    Chelsea VS Swansea / Doncaster R

    Spurs / Wolves VS Manchester United

    Manchester City VS Stoke City

    Sunderland vs Newcastle
     
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