Fraser Spinney

Spoke to a Watford journalist to get the lowdown on what to expect from them tomorrow. Interestingly identified a certain Wesley Hoedt as one of their key players! https://www.southamptonfc.news/match-coverage/possession-based-watford-set-to-take-on-southampton-at-their-own-game/

If the club decide to cash in on Adams in January rather than risk losing him in the summer, here are three players we could look to reinvest the money on to strengthen other areas of the squad: https://www.southamptonfc.news/opinion/three-players-southampton-could-spend-che-adams-transfer-fee-on/

Great performance from the lads today. Here's three things we learned from the win: https://www.southamptonfc.news/match-coverage/three-things-we-learned-after-southamptons-win-over-cardiff-city/

Got the inside track on Cardiff from a Cardiff City journalist. Have a read if you fancy it: https://www.southamptonfc.news/match-coverage/how-organised-cardiff-city-will-be-difficult-for-southampton-to-break-down/

I spoke to a Bristol City journalist to get the low-down on what to expect from them tonight. Sounds like it has the potential to be a tricky game. https://www.southamptonfc.news/match-coverage/bristol-city-will-try-hurt-southampton-with-high-energy-play-opposition-view/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Think Martin will rotate the side after Saturday and can see Alcaraz coming in. Who do you think should start? https://www.southamptonfc.news/match-coverage/alcaraz-returns-25-year-old-dropped-southampton-predicted-xi-v-bristol-city/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

https://www.southamptonfc.news/match-coverage/what-to-expect-from-southamptons-trip-to-huddersfield-town-opposition-view/

https://www.southamptonfc.news/opinion/25k-a-week-flop-must-finally-fulfil-his-potential-under-fourth-southampton-boss/

https://www.southamptonfc.news/transfers/young-talent-sent-off-on-full-premier-league-debut-seeks-regular-football-in-switzerland/

https://www.southamptonfc.news/transfers/15-8m-southampton-flop-now-flourishing-out-in-turkey/

For the past two summer transfer windows Adams has been heavily linked with a transfer. It felt like last summer his form nosedived after failing to secure a move away from the club and it feels like it has done so again this season. I had a look at his numbers and the difference in form and ask the question: Was he simply playing for a move on both occassions? Have a read and see what you think! https://post-and-in.com/2023/10/16/is-che-adams-better-in-transfer-windows/

Hi, I've written about Martin's philosophy and used examples from the Leicester game to ask if the juice is worth the squeeze when it comes to his tactics? With the squad we have, would we be better off playing a more simplistic way? Would love to know what you think! https://analyticsunited.co.uk/2023/09/19/russell-martin-is-the-juice-worth-the-squeeze/

Thank you, appreciate that!

Hi, I've written about Martin's philosophy and used examples from the Leicester game to ask if the juice is worth the squeeze when it comes to his tactics? With the squad we have, would we be better off playing a more simplistic way? Would love to know what you think! https://analyticsunited.co.uk/2023/09/19/russell-martin-is-the-juice-worth-the-squeeze/

The third and final part of The Southampton Story is below. Hopefully you've enjoyed it if you've read it! https://post-and-in.com/2023/07/27/the-southampton-story-premier-league-return-pochettino-koeman-and-chips-with-mayo/

The second of the three part series looking back at the period between administration and League One to the Premier League is here. This part focuses on the consecutive promotions. Please read and I hope you enjoy! https://post-and-in.com/2023/07/20/the-southampton-story-lambert-adkins-and-double-promotion/

Something a bit different from my usual stuff but I have written a 3 part feature on the period between relegation from the Championship, administration and League One with -10 points, and the return to the Premier League. This first part covers the relegation, the takeover, the JPT win and that first season in League One. Hopefully an enjoyable nostalgia trip ahead of the new season! https://post-and-in.com/2023/07/09/the-southampton-story-financial-turmoil-administration-and-league-one/

I previously posted the below article on Russell Martin a little while ago but didn't expect it to take quite so log to appoint him! If you want to know what to expect from our new manager have a read and let me know what you think. https://analyticsunited.co.uk/2023/05/20/what-to-expect-from-russell-martin/

It sounds as though Russell Martin is the man that the board want and that an appointment could be imminent. I wrote here about his playing style, philosophy and what to expect if he does become manager. Hopefully it's helpful! https://analyticsunited.co.uk/2023/05/20/what-to-expect-from-russell-martin/

In the below article I had a look at the tactic devised to limit Forest's counters, Maitland-Niles stepping into midfield , and where it all went wrong on Monday night. Have a read and let me know what you think! https://analyticsunited.co.uk/2023/05/10/maitland-niles-nightmare-in-nottingham/

If/when we are to go down, there must surely be a huge culture change at the club? The below article looks at how we recapture our identity, the reshaping of the squad for next season and how we must put faith in a number of exciting young players but blend with experience. Let me know what you think! https://analyticsunited.co.uk/2023/05/05/relegation-must-lead-to-culture-change/

Wrote this article about Southampton's approach against Palace and our struggles with no presence in the final third and our inability to play to Onuachu's strengths when he did come on. Really hope Sellés plays a striker tonight but wouldn't be surprised to see us line up in a similar way unfortunately. https://analyticsunited.co.uk/2023/04/20/saints-search-for-goals/

Just released this article which looked at the plan Sellés put together which worked very well for 44 minutes against Manchester City but argues that it is time to compromise some of our focus on what we do out of possession in order to be more threatening in attack. Does that mean unleashing Onuachu? Let me know what you think! https://analyticsunited.co.uk/2023/04/12/saints-must-take-the-handbrake-off/

Perhaps not the best timing given the game tonight but this tactical piece on Sellés and what he has done in his short time in charge has just been published. Let me know what you think! https://analyticsunited.co.uk/2023/03/15/selles-imprinting-his-philosophy/

Hello. I co-host a podcast along with a Spurs fan and ahead of the game on Saturday we have done a special episode previewing the game with Daily Echo Southampton reporter Alfie House and host of Hollie's Hotspurs Hollie Agombar. Hopefully it is of interest! I have posted the Spotify link below but if you listen to your podcasts elsewhere just search 'There's Only One Football Podcast'. Cheers! https://open.spotify.com/episode/7inplDpvq8UbcyuY15hCvS?si=7yBfbK3kTieSpEaHsDWfNQ