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    I'll stick my neck out and say that he will love being here that the wage drop won't be an issue and he'll sign a 2-year deal.
  2. I think what I mean is that Poch developed the style and identity, which meant Koeman had less to do tactically. Yes, I accept that he had to recruit players, but the bulk of the squad were well drilled and he didn't have to work on the mentality as much, which I personally think is key to it all.
  3. 🙋‍♂️ I haven't posted for ages either. 😎 Had to pop back and share in the joy. It's a bit mad really isn't it? No one really expects us to stay up here or even in the top 6, but there's something about our progress that does leave a little question mark... What exactly ARE we capable of? Especially in another season where no one is running away at the top. A clear identity, a game plan, more competition for places, selfless team performances, no egos, good coaching, great team spirit. For me this ranks up there with what Poch achieved, probably better. Certainly better than Koeman, who inherited an already improving squad and just tweaked it IMO. If we can stay in and around the European places as long as possible, it'll help us keep our talented players longer, help us attract other top players and help us keep Ralph too.
  4. Your son should get in contact with my good friend (and Saints fan) Pete Watson. He is just completing a PhD which looks at the role of football in Colombian culture and politics, and would probably mirror a lot of the same themes and discussions - might be some interesting contrasts. Let me know and I'll put you/him in touch.
  5. Thought I'd pop back and see how SaintsWeb was going these days. Where better to start than this thread... nice to see it still going strong.
  6. First post in years but if anyone deserves it, Rickie does. As well as all the obvious goals and link-up play we all fondly remember (that we so badly miss at present!), for me Lambert's debut England goal will never be forgotten because it was the night my Dad passed away. Dad loved Lambert and was chuffed when he got the call-up. He had grown somewhat tired of football as his condition progressed and although he looked up results and skim-read the Daily Echo reports with what he had left of his eyesight, he no longer listened to much radio commentary and certainly never watched any games or highlights on television anymore. He had been in a nursing home for several years by now but we talked about football every time i visited and he would have banter with the nursing home staff who were football fans, especially one scouser! I'll never know if Dad had followed the game that night but I like to think that, having seen or heard his favourite Saints player for many generations score on his England debut against Scotland, there wasn't much else to hang around for! He passed away peacefully early the next morning. Dad had grown tired of the money and politics in football, but in Lambert he just saw a lad who loved to play, who gave his all, and who was genuinely grateful for the opportunity life, and football, had granted him. It was an all-too-rare glimpse of how football and footballers *should* be, in his eyes. And who could argue with that? Rickie's statement just typifies that attitude and if it's possible, I think I love him a little bit more now. On behalf of my Dad, thanks Rickie. Minty
  7. 82 min GOAL! Italy 2-1 Norway (Graziano Pelle) 82 min Norway's hopes of claiming an automatic spot for Euro 2016 look all but over as Pelle strikes to give Italy the lead for the first time this evening. The Southampton striker is picked out by Florenzi's cross from the right, before drilling a half-volley beyond Nyland and into the far corner. Read more at: https://tr.im/dwPUR
  8. No idea but Jose just pretty much confirmed there will be new arrivals in his post match interview, with a cheeky grin on his face, as though it's already been done, I thought.
  9. Koeman will talk about our lack of composure and control 2nd half in the interview afterwards, I'm certain. He'll want better from us next week.
  10. Davis' first real mistake, not getting his body in the way of the Vitesse player allowing the chance.
  11. Don't worry about Clasie. He's trying a bit too hard, putting himself about a bit too much rather than sitting in at times, then seems to be trying to force things too much when on the ball. He needs to settle - literally - in, and he'll grow into the side no problem. We know he's a good player, I think today he's just a bit hyped up and needs to keep it simple for a bit. And even if he doesn't improve second half, don't get on his back... he arguably has the toughest job, replacing Schneiderlin in arguably the strongest defensive midfield pairing in the league last season. Keep the faith, he'll repay it.
  12. Davis looks very sharp tonight, Cedric excellent going forward, Mane very lively... Pretty pleased with what I've seen so far considering the stage of the season.
  13. Nice goal, incisive passing, clinical finish... not something we did enough of last season. Encouraging.
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