Match Day Thread Southampton v Chelsea 30/10/16 16:00 KO

I've read it ... I believe him ... we ARE going to win

... and if we don't I'll blame the ref

 

Thanks Tom - I'm only partly losing it!!

 

If only we can win tomorrow, we can go up to seventh, that would put us in an incredible position.

 

I can't be optimistic for this game, and I wasn't last week either.

 

If Everton lose to West Ham, or only draw, then we win by more than two goals (look at those flying pigs ) we'll be up to sixth. Sixth. Just in case you weren't sure.

 

We're at home this time though.

 

https://southamptonfc.com/news/2016-10-29/video-cuco-martina-pre-southampton-chelsea

Cuco speaks........of course.

 

This Chelsea lot are a good side and wil cause us a few problems if we're not at it from the word go, but they don't exactly scare me. A poor West Ham side have already beaten them this week, and I fancy us against anyone at home on our day.

 

They do look good on the break, so we'll need to make sure we're not sloppy in possession.
Going to be a very competitive game. I'm always hopeful when we're at home, but Hazard is a player who scares me

 

When was the last time we gave a team a good hiding at St Mary's? ManC last season? Nearly qualifies. It's overdue. Tomorrow would be nice. Let that get under the radar.

 

Yeah with you on that. It's whether Hazard turns up that will decide a lot of this match. An 'on it' Hazard vs Cuco doesn't fill me with a warm feeling.

 

But don't forget we have Virgil.

 

He'll have his hands full trying not to punch Costa.

 

That thought just made me shudder!

 

Nice lively thread this, with lots of contributions. None from @Saintsfan08 though ....

 

What do you Southampton lads make of @Saintsfan08 then ?

Why doesn't he ever seem to post anything on your board ?

 

Few issues with that:

Chelsea are a very good side and the move to the back 3 has made a massive diffference... BUT I think we've seen in the last couple of years that in the PL a 3 at the back system is less effective against teams that play 2 up top.

Another thing is now Terry is fit will Conte throw him back in? He's still a great cb for his age but he doesn't suit a back 3 at all imo. I'm hoping he does.

I also think it's unfair to call West Ham a 'poor' side. They've had a **** run but still have a very decent squad and manager. We were awful for a period last year but it didn't make us a poor team. I still expect West Ham to be top half tbh.


I think tomorrows game us really hard to call. One of those where no result - bar a heavy win either way - will suprise me. Agree a lot depends on which Hazard turns up and how we deal with him though.

 

I think we're all too busy talking about Southampton related topics to worry too much about him.

 

Are you saying that he has very little in relation to the Saints ?

 

Doesn't seem that way, no. Has he been bothering you guys then?