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Match Day Thread Saints v Aston Villa, Saturday 22nd Feb 2020 3pm

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by thereisonlyoneno7, Feb 18, 2020.

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  1. st_brendy

    st_brendy Well-Known Member
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    It works both ways though. Sometimes we play as if we think we are City or Barca.

    We're at our best without the ball; when the ball is in the opponents half. Starting with the Arsenal draw, which is arguably the start of our turnaround, I would say we've only put in two poor performances. West Ham and Burnley. Both of those matches, for one reason or another, we tried to "control". There's a lesson there.

    Our squad is fundamentally weak. We will make mistakes and I accept that. But we also need to maximise our chances of getting points, by playing to our strengths. And that isn't playing our way out of trouble in our own penalty box. Is it two or three goals we're scored in 2020 alone just by Stephens sticking one over the top?
     
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    st_brendy, Feb 22, 2020
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  2. StJabbo1

    StJabbo1 Well-Known Member

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    Now then 1#7 enough of common sense and objectivity. I'll go along with patience and positivity (for the first 15 minutes at least).
     
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    StJabbo1, Feb 22, 2020
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  3. thereisonlyoneno7

    thereisonlyoneno7 Well-Known Member

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    EDFD9C8B-4C46-4EC3-A27B-70B94F45CD6B.jpeg

    New Apple Watch strap...too much?!
    COYR!!!!
     
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    thereisonlyoneno7, Feb 22, 2020
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  4. thereisonlyoneno7

    thereisonlyoneno7 Well-Known Member

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    If we can see it, Ralph can.

    #InRalphWeTrust
     
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    thereisonlyoneno7, Feb 22, 2020
  5. Schrodinger's Cat

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    Totally confident we've got this. Feeling in my water etc. Have gone for my favourite score, 3- 1

    Lawro has us down to lose, so doubly confident now. Stephens to score the first one...
     
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    Schrodinger's Cat, Feb 22, 2020
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  6. thereisonlyoneno7

    thereisonlyoneno7 Well-Known Member

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    Setting off now.

    I can see clearly now the rain has gone. I can see all obstacles that were in my way, gone are the dark clouds that made me blind, I have a feeling it's going to be a bright, bright sunny day!

    COYR!!!!
     
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    thereisonlyoneno7, Feb 22, 2020
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  7. Saints_Alive

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    2-0 if Vester doesn't play, 2-1 if he does...Danny and Shane to score as Shane loves scoring against Villa.
     
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    Saints_Alive, Feb 22, 2020
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  8. Saints_Alive

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    Here is that rainbow i've been waiting for...

     
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    Saints_Alive, Feb 22, 2020
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  9. LincolnSaint

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    Made it down to St Mary's today (I know, Gao out, boycott etc) but my lovely 7 year old actually asked to come today for his birthday treat. He's surrounded by Liverpool fans at school and I was getting worried for his loyalty. :emoticon-0106-cryin

    He's never seen us in anything other than a friendly so I'm hoping he's a good luck charm.

    COYR
     
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    LincolnSaint, Feb 22, 2020
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  10. Saintmagic

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    2-1 Villa I think today, we will dominate but lose to a couple of sucker punch goals
     
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    Saintmagic, Feb 22, 2020

  11. SaintsForTheWin

    SaintsForTheWin Any holes a goal

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    @Libby he cares more about the bet than Saints. See right through you Magic.
     
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    SaintsForTheWin, Feb 22, 2020
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  12. Saintmagic

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    No Valery

     
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    Saintmagic, Feb 22, 2020
  13. Saints Fan4Life

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    Start for Will Snallbone. JwP at RB.
     
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    Saints Fan4Life, Feb 22, 2020
  14. Saintmagic

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    Which bet?
     
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    Saintmagic, Feb 22, 2020
  15. ChilcoSaint

    ChilcoSaint What a disgrace
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    Shame about JWP, waste of his best talent.
     
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    ChilcoSaint, Feb 22, 2020
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  16. Dark Lord SFC

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    So we loose our best midfielder to play out of position with a real RB sat on the bench, unbelievable!
     
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    Dark Lord SFC, Feb 22, 2020
  17. Libby

    Libby 9-0

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    One willy smallbone <diva>
     
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    Libby, Feb 22, 2020
  18. Libby

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    Prowsey at right back makes sense to me if it's to square up with Grealish.
     
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    Libby, Feb 22, 2020
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  19. tomw24

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    Maybe it's because Grealish cuts in a lot from the left. Don't fancy Valery against Grealish myself.
     
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    tomw24, Feb 22, 2020
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  20. Che’s Godlike Thighs

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    What the f*ck did Romeu do to Ralph?
     
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