Pass the Dutchie

Not sure if this is a good thread for this, but this post isn't worth starting a new one. Still worth a look though: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2016/nov/08/premier-league-table-liverpool-top-burnley-west-ham

I wouldn't say 'clearly'. If you look at the bigger picture, you can see each season had its moments of stagnation. There will be chances to catch up.

And 2012/2013. I'll stop now! Sorry, I was entertained for a minute.

Added 2013/2014 as well:

Something a little bit like this?

Enjoyable football to watch (this, mainly), top 10 PL. The rest will be a fantastic extra. Really hoping to get far in Europe, and winning a cup would be amazing, obviously.

We're a good team with a pretty slick passing game and generally a great defence. Cedric and Long to return soon, hopefully. This was a very frustrating afternoon, but it once again showed me how much quality we have. I'm still very condifent it'll be a great season. An extra striker in January would be lovely though.

I think we'll get one in. A draw will still be a bummer though.

Perfect start for Yoshida

On 26 August 2016.

The pressure builds up for De Boer: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/oct/19/frank-de-boer-inter-era-europa-league-southampton

It's could be a weird night, in a haf empty San Siro with a lot of Inter fans hostile against their own team. It should be possible to have the Saints chants come through loud and clear, hopefully.

I imagine a loan replacement for Pied is also being considered for January.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2016/oct/17/mauro-icardi-v-inters-ultras-an-unhappy-chapter-in-his-ongoing-san-siro-saga

Just like Hesketh was against Hapoel Beer Sheva

You mean the Koeman who gave us wins against Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Man Utd, Man City and Spurs last season? If you feel Puel will 'certainly' do better than that, it's going to be an amazing year. I'm hoping with you.

Wanyama has improved Spurs quite a bit. Romeu has stepped up for us in such a way that we don't miss Wanyama. That's quite an achievement.

Inter lost again today - with their good team.

Perfect game for McQueen to make his PL debut and gain confidence.

Good luck Sam!

A win will lift us to 8th.

Anywhere broadcasting this?

Gardos still no option?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2016/oct/04/next-generation-2016-20-of-the-best-talents-at-premier-league-clubs "Jake Vokins Club Southampton Position Defender Born 17 March 2000 Named as a substitute at the age of 15 for the club's under-21 fixture with Tottenham Hotspur in February of this year, he came on in the opening minutes following an injury to a team-mate and amazed onlookers with his composure. Joined the Southampton academy at the age of eight and his rise has been impressive. Starting out as a left midfielder before his conversion to left-back, Vokins is savvy, technically sound, comfortable on the ball and a decent crosser. He has not looked back since that performance against Tottenham and he is expected to get games for the club's under-23s this season."

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/oct/03/premier-league-ten-talking-points-weekend-action While not enjoying the way their team were outnumbered and outmuscled in central midfield by Southampton here, Leicester City fans must have found themselves reminiscing fondly about N’Golo Kanté as they watched Oriol Romeu in particular. The Spaniard was not quite as dynamic as Kanté – he is not battery-charged, after all – but he patrolled midfield with tremendous power and precision, as he has been doing for Southampton since the start of the season. The triple block he made to deny Jamie Vardy and Islam Slimani after a mistake by the normally imperious Virgil van Dijk was one of the highlights of the weekend. A knee injury hindered Romeu’s career at Stamford Bridge but now, as the 25-year-old emerges as a real force in the Premier League, Chelsea may be regretting selling him to Southampton for £5m last year. Claude Puel is not complaining. The Frenchman said: “Since the beginning of the season he has been very good in front of the defence. He is a technical player and he also can block a lot of balls. He’s very important for us. He gives a good structure to the team. He’s very interesting with the ball and without it. I like this player.”