SaintTex

I don't care who deserved what or whether a pass should have been made; you don't act out like that on the pitch to a fellow teammate. Leave it for the locker room or for the manager to address. I know I wouldn't want a teammate in my face if I made a wrong choice on the pitch. I especially don't want him in my face publically on the pitch during the match. there is a reason why Osvaldo can't manage to stick with a club more than a year or two. It's a team game, and Osvlado can't seem to get that through his tiny head.

This is pretty much my path as well. When EPL discussions crop up amongst friends and collegues, I always get a puzzled look when I mention I support and follow Southampton. Everyone's heard of Chelsea, City. United, Arsenal, Liverpool, so inevitably the next question that comes out of their mouths is: "why?" It's difficult to explain without coming off a little precious and/or snobby, but I muddle through it. I tend to not follow the heard and never been a bandwagoner. If I had an hour, I would show them the 1hr video, as that pretty much explains it all. And while I imagine it could convert someone looking for a club to support, I can also see the argument that it has a certain smugness about it. ie: we are doing it the "right way" kind of thing.

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/dani-osvaldo-tried-to-fight-inter-team-mate-mauri-icardi-at-end-of-juventus-draw/ Let's not.

Look, we played every team in the league (like everyone else) and we are 4th. I don't understand the slagging us for our 4 straight losses in late Nov/early Dec (or maybe I do, it's just being lazy). If our 6 losses had been spread out, I don't think there would be the criticism.

The other silver lining is that after the Newcastle match, they'll have a 15 day rest. Knowing they got that rest coming, they should be able to put forth maximum effort into Newcastle. look at it this way, it's Jan 5th... we only play three games from now until Feb 1st.

It didn't really work out last time we spent the whole week away.

Not smart to pile on the smallest guy on the pitch.

dream? sounds like a nightmare. He still hasn't scored at Anfield, correct? I am still not saying he regrets the decision, but it seems the dream hasn't worked out quite like he has hoped. As another poster noted, he would have regretted not taking the opportunity to go to Liverpool, but it seems reality has set in for him. I hope he succeeds wherever he goes.

what are going to post about after we hit 40 points on January 17th?

having been burnt by the press before, I will not even get remotely excited until there is a signature on the dotted line. that being said, if it did happen, it would be HUGE. The only way the club gets to the next level is if Champions League quality players stay with the club. Then there is a snowball affect. If Alderweireld commits, then the chance of Scheiderlin committing becomes much greater. It send a major signal to Champions League quality players around the world that this club is not a stepping stone to another destination club, but that it is A Destination club. I know the board is keen on conservativism and pragmaticism and that they believe slow and steady baby-steps wins the race, but they really need to move heaven and earth to retain Alderweireld. At the same time, they should not abandon the ideals and goals that got us to where we are today, ie: the Southampton Way.

Just finished it. It was fantastic. Essentially, a 1 hour promotional video for the club. Not sure how many fans it will generate in America, but it pretty much highlighted the reasons I am a fan. Speaking as an American, I can tell you that winning is what will build a fan base in America. (and the ability to purchase a cheap kit )

Bertrand ought to give Clyne some advice on how to tape and protect the ankles from cleats.

What would we gain from it? a) A year or two of a quality player, some goals and a tidy profit. or b) we could have none of that. Which would you prefer?

this is a good way of looking at it.

well that didn't work out as I had hoped, but 6 points off in the end. Not getting the 3 points at Burnley really hurt.

Well yeah, but then again you are talking about the starting goalkeepers for Chelsea and Man U.

Southampton 5 years ago tomorrow was in 13th place in League One. Chelsea 5 years ago tomorrow was in 1st place in the Premier League. It's all gravy. No pressure today.

Eljero Elia So are two strikers at top our best formation? Maybe so..should we always play a combination of Pelle and Long/Mane.. and then either is a super sub to bring max. energy in the last 20 minutes?

rub some dirt on it and bring on Chelsea.

Indeed. I thought Koeman's player management was masterful considering the short rest for Chelsea. 5 fresh players for the potential starting 11 against Chelsea: Tadic, Wanyama, Long, Fonte, Targett (Bertrand can't play)

I get the impression K. Davis' table was the "fun table".

The throw-in inbounds combo play at 0:43 is my favorite Saints play/goal of the year. I jumped out of my seat when it happened....such a thing of skill, beauty, creativity and teamwork.

Saw that too.. I also get a little misty eyed when I see dreams realized.

With no one to get him the ball.

What's crazy is that we didn't expect it to be Midfield where it would be exposed.