Saint Fan CaM Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 There were a number of notable players missing from the game - eg Davis, Stern, trialists etc. (I think this is true reading the OS report). Wondering whether this might indicate that we're likely to have a bloated squad of mediocre players and/or players that do not compliment each other? For me this is indicative of MW's weakness as a manager. Comment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 Players out of contract like Davis, Euell, BWP and John could not play for insurance reasons. The two trialists were not signed in time to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the scud Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 Murty will play v AFC Totton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepgar Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 Eh? I thought that Davis is technically out of contract and unless something pretty amazing happens really soon as in tomorrow he is off to West Ham. He has already had a medical so they won't risk playin him. Stern is currently injured I thought and I am sure Wotte said that the trialist would not at Eastleigh. I would not read too much in to it just yet, if they are still not playing ok a couple of weeks then yes maybe there should be some cause for alarm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 Pleas can you explain MW weakness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 5 July, 2009 Author Share Posted 5 July, 2009 Players out of contract like Davis, Euell, BWP and John could not play for insurance reasons. The two trialists were not signed in time to play. Ah ok that explains absense thanks. Still concerned that we'll end up with a Rag tag side that has little or no cohesion. It would not surprise me to see us struggle in L1 quite considerably, Swiss money or not, because of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSaint Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 I reckon Kelvin will sign a new deal with us if the swiss buy us & turn down the Hammers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 5 July, 2009 Author Share Posted 5 July, 2009 (edited) Pleas can you explain MW weakness? It's tied in with the feeling that he does not know the English game. Tbf I think he is an ok coach, however it is the selection of a cohesive team and the manner in which plays them which let's him down IMO. Edited 5 July, 2009 by Saint Fan CaM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 5 July, 2009 Author Share Posted 5 July, 2009 (edited) I reckon Kelvin will sign a new deal with us if the swiss buy us & turn down the Hammers? I truly hope so - we need players here who WANT to play for Saints. KD has all the right qualities both as a player, leader and exponent of the club. Edited 5 July, 2009 by Saint Fan CaM Bloody I-pod editor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzil Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 I left at half time, it was pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crouchi Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 I don't know what anyone expects of pre-season friendlies. 1st half was a 1st team side on paper, but just hoofed it around. 2nd half was abunch of youngsters. Either way it's July, there will be comings and goings (with a bit of luck) before we start, and League 1 sides and probably most CCC ones play crap football. We've got a long way to get back to 1984. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohwhenthesaints Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 I reckon Kelvin will sign a new deal with us if the swiss buy us & turn down the Hammers? I too think that he is holding out to see what happens with the takeover before joining them. The reliable source of The Sun claims that he will sign for them Monday but I wouldn't be so sure. The question is would he rather play every game for us or sit on the subs bench for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 went into town last night and saw lee holmes and tommy forecast. i had a chat with them and holmes said he was happy to just get 45mins under his belt and forecast said that kelvin HAS passed a medical at West Ham and WILL sign tuesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 TBH it actually seemed strange to be playing a game so early. I can't recall friendlies so early. I hold to the belief that our pre-season last year was not what was needed for a tough CCC campaign and that too much emphasis was given in pre-season interviews about ball-work instead of fitness work, and I think many of us felt the fitness levels were too low last year. So my only two questions after Saturday would be - 1) Why do we seem to be repeating last season's football not fitness pre-season build-up 2) Did we play a PROPER 4-4 fookin 2 or was there still some form of Diamond formation in there. Keeping an eye on both those issues would be my main concern at the moment rather than expecting to see us playing like the '84 team. I REALLY don't think the Diamond or 4-2-3-1 and it's derivates are how we should be starting out life in L1. Some tactical variations are fine but at this level and with the quality of players that L1 has?..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_saint Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 Only us and Annan Athletic played friendlies yesterday, Crewe play today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 From my scout at the game Mr Pulis would not get into the Easleigh team..I asked about the other Saints stars and was told only about 3/4 maybe 4/5........But overall they do not appear to have had a proper pre season fitness campaign....As per recent seasons (no fitness) and will suffer 8/9/10 games or so into the season....Football /match fitness....Yes..but not fit enough by a long way......I believe this stated opinion is very similar to what happened last year......Apart from being bullied and sussed as regards our tactics and lack of options/variety.. Long way to go.....COYRs.. New faces must be proper footballers to suit the league we play in..... A fit determined Murty and Dutch size back would help .....3/4 others required now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 Only us and Annan Athletic played friendlies yesterday, Crewe play today. think Eastleigh had one as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_saint Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 think Eastleigh had one as well? Blah blah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 Pleas can you explain MW weakness? He keeps turning up and wont go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 He keeps turning up and wont go away. dull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 dull I thought it was funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDonkey Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 Can anyone who was there say how we lined up? Who was left back for example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 paterson one chance one goal though. I know it's a meaningless game but I keep saying that Patterson looks the part to me. I'd be interested to hear a little bit more about how he performed if possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southamptonfclegend Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 went into town last night and saw lee holmes and tommy forecast. i had a chat with them and holmes said he was happy to just get 45mins under his belt and forecast said that kelvin HAS passed a medical at West Ham and WILL sign tuesday if he has passed a medical why would it need to wait till tuesday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 meaningless game and staggered that so many are reading lots into it, it was a run out very early in pre season , just better than running around in Staplewood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 Can anyone who was there say how we lined up? Who was left back for example? Gobern first half, haven't got a clue second half. Other than that the first half was a pretty normal 4-4-2 with Thomson and Holmes on the wings and Paterson and Rasiak up top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egreog Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 No-one looked that up for playing football. not surprised, it's july, it was warm. even the crowd were quiet and disinterested. i was anyway. fairly even game, not many chances, no stand out performances. bart did okay really, one good save, good catching and kicking. forecast not so good, although a worse defence in front of him, he palmed in a weak shot late on. i don't think rasiak moved in the first half, or touched the ball. paterson one chance one goal though. No change with rasiak then!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 5 July, 2009 Share Posted 5 July, 2009 How did the 2 goalkeepers perform? Did they command their areas and come out to catch high crosses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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