Dusan Tadic - the one-man gelling agent

With the players that left and the players that Koeman brought in, I think it is fair to say that given time the team would have worked itself out and settled down to be decent. Top half at least. We had retained most of our defensive unit which was one of our strengths and brought in decent attacking talent. But I firmly believe that it is Dusan Tadic that has ensured that we have gelled into a winning side as swiftly as we have. He is one hell of a player and a huge upgrade in the creativity/assist department on Lallana. He worked out how to get us scoring goals in no time at all and is a total assist machine. His vision, touch, precision, passing - I just can't praise him highly enough. It seems that just about every time the ball lands at his feet he creates a goal-scoring opportunity.

All hail Dusan Tadic.

P.S. Has there ever been a better time to be a Saints fan? Not in my lifetime.

Outstanding player so far this season. A pleasure to watch.

Scary thing is there is probably a lot more to come from him, and he seems to be getting better with each game. His performance on Saturday was staggering and great to see him open his PL account - hopefully the first of many. His vision is superb and he is brilliantly destructive in a completely selfless way, always choosing the better placed teammate rather than going for goal himself. When you pair him with the far more selfish Pelle, who does seem to thrive on personal glory and individual accolades, it is a pretty potent combination.

It would be a fascinating dilemma for "The Media" if Tadic's stats at the end of the season indicated an obvious "Player of the Season" award. WTF would they do...actually award it to a player from a team outside of "The Glory Clubs"?

Purely hypothetical of course but somehow I think they would wriggle out of it somehow.

He doesn't particularly have much pace which was always the worry when we signed him however its interesting to see the way and speed he has adapted when compared to a player like Ramirez.

The reverse pass down the inside left to Davis to square for Pelle to tap in was so simple but brilliantly played. The weight of pass and the vision to spin on a sixpence and slot it down to Davis was telepathic. We haven't seen a player like that for years and I include Lallana.

Lallana had it in his locker for sure but rarely did we see it IMO. Not to be negative about Lallana whom I believe gave us superb drive and power when running with the ball, not to mention the tricks and spins in tight situations. Tadic for me perhaps hasn't shown the same drive from midfield but boy does he spot a pass.

"Ah here comes big Vic, if I stick the ball right there and he does what the crowd will tell him then that should be in the back of the net........... there you go, Easy peasy!".

I can't remember folks in every stand singing one players name as one so soon into a Saints career, that will be petrol in his tank without a doubt.

My friend in Holland supports Twente and they all want him back............ Strangely though he says the amount of his mates talking about Southampton is amazing.

With the players that left and the players that Koeman brought in, I think it is fair to say that given time the team would have worked itself out and settled down to be decent. Top half at least. We had retained most of our defensive unit which was one of our strengths and brought in decent attacking talent. But I firmly believe that it is Dusan Tadic that has ensured that we have gelled into a winning side as swiftly as we have. He is one hell of a player and a huge upgrade in the creativity/assist department on Lallana. He worked out how to get us scoring goals in no time at all and is a total assist machine. His vision, touch, precision, passing - I just can't praise him highly enough. It seems that just about every time the ball lands at his feet he creates a goal-scoring opportunity.

 

All hail Dusan Tadic.

 

P.S. Has there ever been a better time to be a Saints fan? Not in my lifetime.

I'm not sure how old you are, but presumable the summer of 1976 and the early 80's tick that box.

Not within my lifetime though!

It would be a fascinating dilemma for "The Media" if Tadic's stats at the end of the season indicated an obvious "Player of the Season" award. WTF would they do...actually award it to a player from a team outside of "The Glory Clubs"?

 

Purely hypothetical of course but somehow I think they would wriggle out of it somehow.

We're only eight games in and we already know it will be Di Maria or Costa that gets it, barring serious injury. After what happened last summer, I'm not sure I want any of our players being praised by the media at the end of the season.

Scary thing is there is probably a lot more to come from him, and he seems to be getting better with each game. His performance on Saturday was staggering and great to see him open his PL account - hopefully the first of many. His vision is superb and he is brilliantly destructive in a completely selfless way, always choosing the better placed teammate rather than going for goal himself. When you pair him with the far more selfish Pelle, who does seem to thrive on personal glory and individual accolades, it is a pretty potent combination.

This.

Being selfish and greedy isn't always a bad thing in football, infact for a striker it can probably count as an attribute and having an unselfish player like Tadic is the perfect balance. Selfishness is something we lacked a bit last season, we scored goals but we dominated most games and chances sometimes wern't finished off because our players were too unselfish and kept wanting to pass to their team mates. I'm glad Pelle's a bit greedy

It's the weighting of his passes that is really impressing me, got to say.

i think he has been simply fantastic...

while i think Pelle is here for a good few years, i wonder if we will only be allowed to bask in the Tadic light for one season only...

if he continues like he is, we are gonna get some whopping big offers next summer..

Instant Classic. There's 'greedy and greedy' I much prefer Pelle' greed than Rooneys, now that is greed!!!

Could be the best since Le Tiss. Should have 7 shirt. Serves up chances perfectly on a plate for his teammates #thewaiter

He loves space, and it works beautifully for him. He makes so much space for himself, like when we counter attack he is not just bombing forward but will even drop back a bit to make sure he gets time on the ball, and he always seems to know two passes ahead and when he does pick up the ball he seems to have 2 or three options. Yup, he is ok.

Great player very astutue. Liking City Rangers The waiter.

We'll be lucky to hold on to him for more than one or two seasons.

Lallana a better dribbler but Tadic a much better passer. Superb player.

Not a criticism but should have scored more goals so far this season!

We're only eight games in and we already know it will be Di Maria or Costa that gets it, barring serious injury. After what happened last summer, I'm not sure I want any of our players being praised by the media at the end of the season.

Think Fabregas is the standout choice myself. Aguero's got a shout at this early stage too

Brilliant footballer. Was a really big worry losing Lallana, and Rodriguez being out for a long time, I questioned where the creativity was going to come from but he has been absolutely fantastic since he's come in. Great bit of scouting.

What do you guys think Tadic is really worth now if he keeps this up all season?

What do you guys think Tadic is really worth now if he keeps this up all season?

1 season? 25 to 30 mill I would guess? He could be worth more if he does it for a couple

Also, Southampton officially England's most beautiful city (Lord Dusan says so).

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/southamptons-dusan-tadic-admits-champions-4476219

It would be a fascinating dilemma for "The Media" if Tadic's stats at the end of the season indicated an obvious "Player of the Season" award. WTF would they do...actually award it to a player from a team outside of "The Glory Clubs"?

 

Purely hypothetical of course but somehow I think they would wriggle out of it somehow.

Unless... unless... unless we somehow managed to qualify for champions league. Then they might. And if we did, I bet you, he would be the reason.

Sorry I know we're not allowed to say that anyway.

i'm gelling as we speak.

1 season? 25 to 30 mill I would guess? He could be worth more if he does it for a couple

 

Also, Southampton officially England's most beautiful city (Lord Dusan says so).

 

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/southamptons-dusan-tadic-admits-champions-4476219

i think he has been simply fantastic...

while i think Pelle is here for a good few years, i wonder if we will only be allowed to bask in the Tadic light for one season only...

 

if he continues like he is, we are gonna get some whopping big offers next summer..

I am hoping that management made it clear when signing people that there would be no more one year stays here. If Mayuka and Osvaldo have to stay for more than a year so should Mane and Tadic.

1 season? 25 to 30 mill I would guess? He could be worth more if he does it for a couple

 

Also, Southampton officially England's most beautiful city (Lord Dusan says so).

 

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/southamptons-dusan-tadic-admits-champions-4476219

This past weekend Southampton was more beautiful even than my home town of San Francisco. (Check the 49ers score.) With the World Series starting up today, I am hoping that changes again.

This past weekend Southampton was more beautiful even than my home town of San Francisco. (Check the 49ers score.) With the World Series starting up today, I am hoping that changes again.

Royals in 6

What do you guys think Tadic is really worth now if he keeps this up all season?

Maybe a Tadic more than Saints bought him for.

Royals in 6

Even that wouldn't make Kansas City beautiful.

Reminds me a bit of Peter Beardsley but playing out wide. Has the ability to beat a man with quick feet rather than pace and to put the ball on a sixpence. Seems to take just as much pleasure from creating as scoring hoals himself which is a great asset for a team to have.

Maybe we should call him Aspic.

Tadic's pass for Cork's goal on Saturday was sublime; superb vision.

And I'm also very happy to have him in my Dream Team..

Just total class. Tadic is a total upgrade on Lallana. Like Jesus Reigned said, his pas for Cork's goal on Saturday was just sensational.

Just total class. Tadic is a total upgrade on Lallana. Like Jesus Reigned said, his pas for Cork's goal on Saturday was just sensational.

The weight of every one of his passes is just spot on. He's like a magician.

He's like Isco without pace.