alexccfc99
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One of the most farcical refereeing performances I’ve ever seen, lost complete control of the game about 10 minutes in
They have not got as good a recordWhat 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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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.They have not got as good a record
even better7 points mate
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.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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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.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.
Wasn’t he a player in the League before he became a ref?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'
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.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 just beat the best team in the league so why not celebrate?They are allowed to celebrate. This is football
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 betterWolf and MVE for the first goal exceptionally poor, Wolf has got to be more aggressive than that. MVE just ball watching.
Annoys me how our 10 plays as a second striker out of possession rather than dropping in to make a midfield 3.
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.Find it particularly annoying how we’re playing last the next 3 games
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