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Discussion in 'Southampton' started by fran-MLs little camera, Oct 13, 2015.

  1. Dark Lord SFC

    Dark Lord SFC Well-Known Member

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    Not entirely surprised that our team put together over 4 seasons to play a Plan A 4-2-3-1 or a Plan B 4-3-3 are struggling to adapt to a system that isn't played anywhere else in the Premier League. How long will Puel continue with this experiment before he reverts back to a more workable system that the players feel comfortable playing?
     
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  2. fatletiss

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    Probably when he sees it showing no signs of working. Currently there have been signs of it working, so my guess would be not yet.

    We are doing something different. It can take time. People don't like change. Fans seem to like it even less.
     
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  3. fran-MLs little camera

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    This system is Puel's preferred one, but has been said elsewhere that he can change. Bit too soon to throw out the baby with the bathwater. Think how long it will take to undo his training so far....remember footballers are bears of very little brain. We can't confuse the little darlings.
     
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  4. SAINTDON13

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    The new 2016/17 Saints fan attitude appears to be "If at first you don't succeed = #fail".
     
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  5. fran-MLs little camera

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    I loved Niemi....a fantastic keeper. :emoticon-0115-inlov
     
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  6. Dark Lord SFC

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    Have you seen the diamond system work?
    Especially when you try and mould a set of players who were bought and trained over the last 4 seasons to play 4-2-3-1.
    Do any of the Premiership teams play the diamond?
    I hope I am proven wrong and it turns out to be a master stroke by Puel but I am not holding my breath
     
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  7. Libby

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    It worked pretty well for Liverpool in 13/14.
     
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  8. Dark Lord SFC

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    Must of been a strange shaped diamond with Sterling, Suarez and Sturridge up front
     
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  9. Saint Sosa

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    Suarez - Sturridge
    ........Sterling.......
     
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  10. Libby

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    Sterling played as a number 10 for large parts, not up front.
     
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  11. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Hojbjerg called up to Denmark squad.
     
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  13. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Cup draw tomorrow, so we will find out our opponents. Obviously the BIG clubs are joining in now. :)
     
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  14. Saintmagic

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    Can't see people taking the piss out of that. How long before photos of various players who have left get tweeted in?
     
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  15. It’s Only A Game

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    Is that Jordy Clasie in that top left picture?
     
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  16. Whiteley Saint

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    No he's too tall.
     
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  17. SAINTDON13

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  18. Le Tissier's Laces

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    Me too. Absolute favourite.
     
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    Yoshida has been a great team player for us...obviously popular with the others. Happy birthday, Yoshi.<gift>
     
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