Southampton (H) 3/9: Build-Up & Match Thread

[The Bear]

Cutting inside doesn't necessarily mean they don't cross the ball. Just means they are inswinging instead.

 

[Carsy]

Harder for strikers to time there runs though I’d imagine maybe though? Although just because he’s 6ft 7 doesn’t mean are plan will be ‘out wide and cross’ necessarily

 

[The Bion]

I prefer Neto on the right as well but he's looked much more effective on the left so far, IMO

 

[AndyWolves]

Any value in Raul playing off Sasa?

 

[Johnny75]

Any value in Raul playing off Sasa?

What do you think?

 

[AndyWolves]

What do you think?

I think it might work, Raul seems to prefer hanging back at the edge of the box rather than going near post these days. Better finisher than Podence and his link up play is generally good.

 

[Tyrannosaurus Dan]

Raul will be most effective sitting on the bench, sadly.

 

[Carsy]

I think it might work, Raul seems to prefer hanging back at the edge of the box rather than going near post these days. Better finisher than Podence and his link up play is generally good.

Shouldn’t be an option IMO. His link up play is from being a main striker, not a number 10. Lacks the creativity/flair for a 10.

I’d be looking at playing Podence in the 10, although he frustrates a hell of a lot.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

I mean, we did just sell the only actual #10 we had.

Podence is an oblong shaped brick for a square hole and the others are nowhere near.

 

[Wolf Hunting]

The best incentive would be to tell him he's now fighting for his place, put him on the bench and tell him to give his all for 15-20 mins if and when he comes on.

I was a little taken aback when I watched Sasa arriving at Molineux and moving through the corridors of greatness, Jimenez was moving through and Sasa said, " Hi, I'm Sasha..." and Jimenez was almost brusque! Hardly bothered to reply, let alone stop and welcome him, or even be friendly etc.

 

[Tony Towner]

I mean, we did just sell the only actual #10 we had.

Podence is an oblong shaped brick for a square hole and the others are nowhere near.

That's my problem. If 4231 becomes the formation of choice then we don't have a decent option as a 10. MGW had to be sold, just a shame he couldn't be convinced otherwise. Obviously playing him in his best position may have helped

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

Harder for strikers to time there runs though I’d imagine maybe though? Although just because he’s 6ft 7 doesn’t mean are plan will be ‘out wide and cross’ necessarily

It shouldn't be, but I think it will be.

 

[Aikiwolf]

Very, very much this. There's a lot of dis-satisfaction out there tbh.
Indeed in the Neves song, you can hear the entire crowd go quieter at the "bruno lages man" bit.

That's only because we haven't got the hang singing "Bruno Lage" instead of "Nuno Santo" yet!

 

[lemonjelly]

That's only because we haven't got the hang singing "Bruno Lage" instead of "Nuno Santo" yet!

hopefully that will cease to be an issue shortly!

 

[darlowolf64]

I was a little taken aback when I watched Sasa arriving at Molineux and moving through the corridors of greatness, Jimenez was moving through and Sasa said, " Hi, I'm Sasha..." and Jimenez was almost brusque! Hardly bothered to reply, let alone stop and welcome him, or even be friendly etc.

If it's the same one I just watched, Raul says "hello, nice to meet you", shakes his hand and smiles... The same as every other player "Sasha" meets. I think you're reading too much into it Roy

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

I say make him take a questionnaire which invites him to say "actually I am shit, it is all my fault".

 

[Tony Towner]

He should have kept in character and said "Arrr it's good to see you matey"

 

[Mel Evo]

I say make him take a questionnaire which invites him to say "actually I am shit, it is all my fault".

Come on man, how do you expect to be where you want to in 5 years time if you haven’t completed your continuous personal development plan??

 

[redvictor]

There's always loads of seats available in the days before a game. Apart from games against the top 3 or 4 big clubs.

Got 4 tickets together in the BW upper today which was a surprise! I guess it's not a "big" game so tickets sales are slow.

 

[Lupollet]

Not looking forward to another helping of Lagedross on the pitch and yet more Lagedrivel after the game.

We have good players so there always the chance that everything clicks and we get a shot on target, but I’m not hopeful.