Match Thread Coventry City - Southampton Match Thread - Saturday 14th Mar (10 Viewers)

[alexccfc99]

One of the most farcical refereeing performances I’ve ever seen, lost complete control of the game about 10 minutes in

 

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[Sky Blue Pete]

What was fucking annoying (apart from Soton antics and the officials) was the complete lack of urgency from our players.

When we start like we did yesterday, slowing passing the ball from side to side, with no tempo or rhythm-we usually start making mistakes-Milan did that all game. Not controlling the ball, sloppy passes, losing possession.

Soton were man marking all over the pitch but there was zero movement from anyone-front players were largely standing around like statues.

But also when the opportunities were there to pass between the lines quickly we took too long and lacked conviction.

We start better on the front foot, pressing hard and moving the ball quickly.

Yesterday it was obvious that a lot of the players were very lethargic, I do think picking Eccles was a wrong choice, I understand why Lamps did-as Soton pack the midfield and he wanted an extra player in there. But Eccles is NOT a number 10 & he seemed lost at times.

Should have tried Esse in there given a chance to roam, pick the ball on the turn and find space.

A number of reasons why we lost yesterday-Frank was out thought tactically, the players lacked urgency, wrong players picked and our composure in front of goal was shocking.

Could’ve got a point.

Swansea got a Home record as good as ours-another tough game next week that we’ll lose if we sleep walk into it like we did against Soton.


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They have not got as good a record

 

[stupot07]

They have not got as good a record

Not quite as good but they are 6th in the table when playing at home. Bottom 3 when playing away, so they are very good at home, so next week will be a tough match.

 

[Mr.Chilled]

I knew the ref was going to be a dud when he was warming up with his 'linespeople' before the match. They were doing a few 20 meter sprints and the ref was determined to win each one, his assistants were definitely letting him win. I thought 'flipping heck he needs to chill out'

 

[David O'Day]

7 points mate

even better

 

[Lamps]

What was fucking annoying (apart from Soton antics and the officials) was the complete lack of urgency from our players.

When we start like we did yesterday, slowing passing the ball from side to side, with no tempo or rhythm-we usually start making mistakes-Milan did that all game. Not controlling the ball, sloppy passes, losing possession.

Soton were man marking all over the pitch but there was zero movement from anyone-front players were largely standing around like statues.

But also when the opportunities were there to pass between the lines quickly we took too long and lacked conviction.

We start better on the front foot, pressing hard and moving the ball quickly.

Yesterday it was obvious that a lot of the players were very lethargic, I do think picking Eccles was a wrong choice, I understand why Lamps did-as Soton pack the midfield and he wanted an extra player in there. But Eccles is NOT a number 10 & he seemed lost at times.

Should have tried Esse in there given a chance to roam, pick the ball on the turn and find space.

A number of reasons why we lost yesterday-Frank was out thought tactically, the players lacked urgency, wrong players picked and our composure in front of goal was shocking.

Could’ve got a point.

Swansea got a Home record as good as ours-another tough game next week that we’ll lose if we sleep walk into it like we did against Soton.


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Southampton left 3 players near the halfway line on most of our attacks. Lose the ball and you're in trouble. They only managed 3 shots on target but 2 of them went in. Their GK had a very good game. Our GK only made 1 save. Fine lines. We didn't deserve to lose but we did.

 

[fernandopartridge]

100% this. I said yesterday it’s one of those days and we’ll be fine but there was zero intensity until we scored the pen.

It was like promotion was sealed and it was a dead rubber. Granted though, if Kitch scores instead of a worldie save, we go in at HT 1 up, they have to come out and play. As it turns out, with them going 1 up, they could then go low block and use dark arts still.

But again, lack of intensity it looked more likely they go 2 up than us to equalise. It was only the penalty that got us going.

Luckily, most results went our way so we chalk it off and go again.

There are two teams on the pitch you realise. Southampton set up to slow us down, yet even despite that we still made the better chances. If we'd have chucked players forward we are risking being caught on the break like we were in January.

 

[robbiethemole]

I knew the ref was going to be a dud when he was warming up with his 'linespeople' before the match. They were doing a few 20 meter sprints and the ref was determined to win each one, his assistants were definitely letting him win. I thought 'flipping heck he needs to chill out'

Wasn’t he a player in the League before he became a ref?

 

[skybluecam]

What was fucking annoying (apart from Soton antics and the officials) was the complete lack of urgency from our players.

When we start like we did yesterday, slowing passing the ball from side to side, with no tempo or rhythm-we usually start making mistakes-Milan did that all game. Not controlling the ball, sloppy passes, losing possession.

Soton were man marking all over the pitch but there was zero movement from anyone-front players were largely standing around like statues.

But also when the opportunities were there to pass between the lines quickly we took too long and lacked conviction.

We start better on the front foot, pressing hard and moving the ball quickly.

Yesterday it was obvious that a lot of the players were very lethargic, I do think picking Eccles was a wrong choice, I understand why Lamps did-as Soton pack the midfield and he wanted an extra player in there. But Eccles is NOT a number 10 & he seemed lost at times.

Should have tried Esse in there given a chance to roam, pick the ball on the turn and find space.

A number of reasons why we lost yesterday-Frank was out thought tactically, the players lacked urgency, wrong players picked and our composure in front of goal was shocking.

Could’ve got a point.

Swansea got a Home record as good as ours-another tough game next week that we’ll lose if we sleep walk into it like we did against Soton.


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He was always going to pick Eccles, he's been the 2nd choice there all season. I would certainly not have started Esse there, who has a shown poor decision making in possession a lot, against what was one of the best sides in the league on current form. Would've brought him on instead of BTA at 1-0 though.

I think that's a harsh assessment of the game, don't think we sleepwalked anything, just didn't take our chances and conceded some soft goals.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Wolf and MVE for the first goal exceptionally poor, Wolf has got to be more aggressive than that. MVE just ball watching.

 

[Warwickhunt]

They are allowed to celebrate. This is football

They just beat the best team in the league so why not celebrate?

 

[Warwickhunt]

Wolf and MVE for the first goal exceptionally poor, Wolf has got to be more aggressive than that. MVE just ball watching.

Esse on the near post missed the defensive header! The 2nd decisive goal was his fault! The sooner he learns what his duties are the better
If Sak had been there he would have won it.

 

[StrettoBoy]

Annoys me how our 10 plays as a second striker out of possession rather than dropping in to make a midfield 3.

I don’t mind that, given that we play with a lone striker.

 

[Matt smith]

Find it particularly annoying how we’re playing last the next 3 games

 

[Grendel]

Find it particularly annoying how we’re playing last the next 3 games

Why? Next weekend it’s conceivable we haven’t even been caught up at all before we play

 

[Lamps]

Find it particularly annoying how we’re playing last the next 3 games

Puts the pressure on the others. They are sitting there not thinking about how many points we are ahead of them but where the other two are. They play each other in the next 2 rounds of games. We get to see how much a win would extend our lead especially PPG we'd be better off especially PPG ahead of them. We will see a draw or defeat wouldn't be a disaster just like this weekend.

I'm totally relaxed, and I will still be relaxed on Saturday watching Ipswich v Millwall. I will be relaxed watching Middlesbrough v Millwall next week

 

[Nick]

Wolf and MVE for the first goal exceptionally poor, Wolf has got to be more aggressive than that. MVE just ball watching.

And emc

 

[stupot07]

Annoys me how our 10 plays as a second striker out of possession rather than dropping in to make a midfield 3.

Defending in a 442 shape seems to have become the new (old) norm this season, loads of teams seem to be doing it despite playing 433 in possession.

 

[Hutch11]

I do find it really really bizarre how regardless of the nature of the defeat and in context to this season (78 goals so far!) that somehow week in week out it’s Haji’s/ the forwards fault.

If not for Gyokeres (whom Haji has more goals in as many games for us) Haji would be the best striker we’ve had in recent memory.

Week in week out I sit in my seat at the CBS and listen to the shower of abuse he gets. Come on here and he’s getting slated. It’s embarrassing. Every other side in this division would snap our hands off for him.

If/when he moves on and inevitably scores against us. If he ran over to singers corner cupping his ears I wouldn’t blame the bloke.

Every fan base has its morons
We just seem to have lots more

 

[Matt smith]

Puts the pressure on the others. They are sitting there not thinking about how many points we are ahead of them but where the other two are. They play each other in the next 2 rounds of games. We get to see how much a win would extend our lead especially PPG we'd be better off especially PPG ahead of them. We will see a draw or defeat wouldn't be a disaster just like this weekend.

I'm totally relaxed, and I will still be relaxed on Saturday watching Ipswich v Millwall. I will be relaxed watching Middlesbrough v Millwall next week

If we can get 4 out of the next 3 I’ll be pretty confident then it’s done

 

[Otis]

If we can get 4 out of the next 3 I’ll be pretty confident then it’s done

I'm thinking maybe 5 points. 1 win, 2 draws.

 

[Matt smith]

I'm thinking maybe 5 points. 1 win, 2 draws.

I definitely think we need to grind a result out week

if it means going to a 5 so be it.

 

[quinn1971]

It’s easy after, obviously rudoni is a big miss but Would have started assante in the 10. Eccles does ok but you’re playing with really 3 defensive midfielders, Eccles isn’t a goal scorer, he’s had some great chances in the last 2 games, never mind, go again Saturday

 

[SBAndy]

Defending in a 442 shape seems to have become the new (old) norm this season, loads of teams seem to be doing it despite playing 433 in possession.

I know; I just don’t like it. Gives the opposition far too much space in the middle for me.

 

[stupot07]

I know; I just don’t like it. Gives the opposition far too much space in the middle for me.

Completely agree.