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Saints Academy Thread

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

  1. Dark Lord SFC

    Dark Lord SFC Well-Known Member

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    Very impressed with this performance and that of the players mentioned above.
    Interesting that these Academy teams are still playing the " old system". If it isn't broke don't fix it....take note Puel
     
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  2. fatletiss

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    Thank goodness so many people have ignored that over the years of evolution and development in all different walks of life.... :)

    You'll tell me we shouldn't change a winning side next :)
     
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  3. fran-MLs little camera

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    Saints top Koeman's lot not ;-)

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  5. Dark Lord SFC

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    Perish the thought FLT
     
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  6. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    I may move my loyalties to the U23...based on 2 wins, I can smell a trophy. :)
     
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  7. Che’s Godlike Thighs

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    I bagsy the u18s then.
     
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  8. Whiteley Saint

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    Ward-Prowse feels eternally young
     
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  11. San Tejón

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    Perhaps he, with Targett and Redmond, can get in Rashford's, Whatmore's and Loftus-Cheeks' ears, about a move to the south coast, in the future.
     
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  12. Saint Sosa

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    Watmore? I don't know if I'm missing something, but he offers nothing apart from energy and the occasionally smart run off the ball. It really confuses me when I see him starting a Premier League fixture.
     
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  13. fran-MLs little camera

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    Two late goals (85 and 90 mins) give Saints U18s a victory over West Ham.
     
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  14. Beef

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    He's going to be another Owen. Were it seems he has been playing football for about 30yrs.
     
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  15. Saint Sosa

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    I see him as more of a James Milner, he'll be in the England U21's until he's like 23 and go on to be a bit part utility player for the senior team.
     
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  16. fran-MLs little camera

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    JWP has so many good points....but he does need some oomph. Going to be a solid reliable player who makes a good living from the game. Be nice if he could prove me wrong and step up.
     
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  17. Beef

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    I meant as in how long Owen seemed to have played for ages. Not actually comparing Prowse to Owen play wise.
     
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  18. Saint Sosa

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    Yeah I know, just made me think of the Milner comparison. Both made their debuts at 16 and like Milner, JWP doesn't seem to excel in any position/role.
     
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    Saints u23s two nil down!
     
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  20. fran-MLs little camera

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    Lost 3-0 in the end. :( Our world is over.
     
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