Arizona Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Played a blinder. My MOTM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Sounded awesome on the radio. Really like him, definitely the future LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Harding is better surely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Harding is better surely No guarantee of that. Mills played in S****horpes first team last season and they got promoted. But I think Mills will be much better than Harding in a year or two anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr27 Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 What about Harding AND Mills together in a 4-4-2... they played superbly at Charlton earlier this season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Good news and means we have competition in every position now. Funny that Lambert played 90 mins and Barnard went off though... I thought the idea was to give Lambo a rest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr27 Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 I thought the idea was to give Lambo a rest? I think that may come against Stockport next week. Cannot NOT see him starting against Brentford for instance (unless he's injured)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st alex Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 I thought Mills was comfortably our Man of Pre Season, he scored two or three goals I think, and was looking very impressive, I thought he'd feature a lot more. People seemed to have given him a fair bit of stick when he played in midfeild, but I've felt he is very good there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigersaint Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Good news and means we have competition in every position now. Funny that Lambert played 90 mins and Barnard went off though... I thought the idea was to give Lambo a rest? Maybe a possibilty that his fitness standard is not quite as good as Lamberts? Would be my thoughts considering how much fitter Lambert is now than when he joined from Bristol Rovers, I could be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 I thought Mills was comfortably our Man of Pre Season, he scored two or three goals I think, and was looking very impressive, I thought he'd feature a lot more. People seemed to have given him a fair bit of stick when he played in midfeild, but I've felt he is very good there as well. Totally agree - he was stand-out in the friendlies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil the Saint Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Played a blinder. My MOTM. Agree he had a great game and will now put pressure on Harding for a place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Good news and means we have competition in every position now. Funny that Lambert played 90 mins and Barnard went off though... I thought the idea was to give Lambo a rest? As horrible as it is for every football fan to sit and watch, Lambert gives us a target to aim at for the long ball and so is effective for seeing games out. This is probably the reason for barnard to come off.. I must admit, i am a little worried we have not got a big brute as cover for Lambo, if he gets injured i will be worried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccerMom Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Fish was quality - and if anything improved in the second half. First half he was quick to get forward, but sometimes lost his positioning. Loved the one-two with Holmes' back heel. Shame it came to nothing, but just so great to see some imaginative football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Mills was absolutely brilliant today. Glad others spotted it too. I've been really impressed with him over the last two games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 One of the players you thought might be a bit weak in the team but put in a superb performance today, definitely cover for Harding if not competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINIBARCELONASAINT Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Quality, another player that seems to blow hot and cold a la Lallana and James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
instinct Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 I was worried about him at the start of the game but he played a blinder today. Loved it when he missed the ball and clattered their player, put 110% in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesaint Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 I think Mills was really good although he was targeted regading defence and the really did get alot of crosses from his side, my MOM is Holmes as he was great, anyway well done mills and COYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 I think 442 suits fish. He had a great game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 I've not been impressed with him in midfield this season but thought he was excellent today ... seemed up for it and got stuck in rather than fannying around worrying about his hair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Played a blinder. My MOTM. Totally agree, he really grew as a player the longer it went on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
converted_saint Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Funny how people read a game. I didn't think Mills was great tbh. He was ok, but his distribution was average to poor and sometimes lost his positioning. Did grow into game though and didn't seem to need so much looking after by Perry in the second half as he had in the first. But to be fair to him, he's not had much of a sniff at first team football this season and I think his performance today reflected that a bit. He'll grow into a good LB and will challenge Harding for the rest of the season which gives us good competition in that area which we've needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Funny how people read a game. I didn't think Mills was great tbh. He was ok, but his distribution was average to poor and sometimes lost his positioning. Did grow into game though and didn't seem to need so much looking after by Perry in the second half as he had in the first. But to be fair to him, he's not had much of a sniff at first team football this season and I think his performance today reflected that a bit. He'll grow into a good LB and will challenge Harding for the rest of the season which gives us good competition in that area which we've needed. From where I was stood -on the hard shoulder just outside Ilminster - he didn't do a lot wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Marco Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 All our defence did really well in my opinion. Mills was superb. For a lad who has not played much this year to come in and play like that is very good. Well done Mills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honk Kong Phooey Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 I Thought Mills had a good game today but it was the way he and Holmes looked for each other that made it for me. Could be a good combination if given a few games together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Mills was excellent today, he showed an awful lot of promise and I think Pardew has a dilemma on his hands here. One minor criticism though is his passing, he was too quick to hoof the ball up the left flank towards Holmes when there were other options available. Apart from that though, fantastic game from the lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Really happy for him. Always rated him, and I'm really pleased he's gotten the opportunity, and taken it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 After seeing him a few times this season look less than impressive, to say the least, today I thought he was fantastic. Looked good going forward and defended pretty well. The link up with Holmes, especially second half, loos very promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Him and Holmes both played brilliant today. Great to see them impressing Pardew, especially Holmes who has been given a chance and taken it. Mills impressed me in the last game and has done even better today, top effort that boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsacar saint Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Magnificent today definately my M.O.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 amazing performance considering how few games he has got this season. Always rated him and so glad we managed to get him on a contract before Scunny stole him. Shame he is not right footed. Harding will have to keep his level high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Forever Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 after last season I was half expecting him to go. last two games has told pardew that we have a star in the making. He deserves to start midweek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 His defending towards the end was outstanding, kept his head when he could easily have lost it with five minutes to go and Ipswich all over him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 really pleased to hear he did well. it was his big chance against MK Dons in midweek, he did pretty well i thought and took his chance with both hands. - pard's has been openly critical of him, saying that he's worried about his progress and may have to look to loan him. but he's shown the right response and a great attitude to put himself right in the frame again. He's always had talent, that's why man u were looking at him 4 years ago when he was a youth player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 really pleased to hear he did well. it was his big chance against MK Dons in midweek, he did pretty well i thought and took his chance with both hands. - pard's has been openly critical of him, saying that he's worried about his progress and may have to look to loan him. but he's shown the right response and a great attitude to put himself right in the frame again. He's always had talent, that's why man u were looking at him 4 years ago when he was a youth player. at left midfield he's looked uncomfortable, at left back he looks, er, comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooohTerryHurlock Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 at left midfield he's looked uncomfortable, at left back he looks, er, comfortable. 100% agree, did n't rate him at all at left mid and was quite disparing to him but starting to wonder if we may have unearthed another potential bridgey. I thought he was great today, and was very impressed by his tackling and work. Could work out well for us this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 5 Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 Played a blinder. My MOTM. Agreed. My MOTM too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 I thought he was very impressive, the thing I like about him is that like Lloyd James when his opportunity has arrived he has grasped it with both hands and is making Pardew's decision to drop him harder ever moment that he is on the pitch. When you compare both of them to that useless pile of skin, fluid, and bones that was BWP who had numerous chances to bed himself into the team Fish & James show the kind of attitude that we as supporters like to see from our players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamesaint Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 He was a bit dodgy in the first half. Most of Ipswich's chances were created from his side. I thought however he was excellent in the second half. He went forward well and was a rock in defence. I hope he stays in the team for the Brentford game. I am an admirer of Harding and think he is the better bet at left back. But he deserves a rest and AP should keep Mills in the team for the next few matches. A bit of competition for the left back slot will do us no harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 He was a bit dodgy in the first half. Most of Ipswich's chances were created from his side.perhaps Holmes' inability to track runners had something to do with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born In The 80s Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 When you compare both of them to that useless pile of skin, fluid, and bones that was BWP who had numerous chances to bed himself into the team Fish & James show the kind of attitude that we as supporters like to see from our players. We were discussing this earlier on in the pub. It's so refreshing to see a player, who was harshly taken off 15 minutes after being subbed on a few games ago, come back into the side and play in such a positive manner. I thought that may have been the last time we saw Fish. After playing so well in pre-season and turning down an offer from a team in a higher division, it would have beeen very easy for the guy to spit the dummy and ask for a move this month (there would be PLENTY of clubs interested). But he didn't, and has truely grabbed his chance with both hands. How many players in last years squad would have done the same? Skacel? BWP? Saganowski? Would they ****! I hope he manages to keep his place in the first XI. If you're reading this Fish, you have won yourself a lot of admirers over the past month. I truely hope you are a member of our squad for many years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 I'm thinking that we're really developing some quality in depth in the squad. Credit Fish for the fact we haven't missed Harding in his absence & Holmes for adding balance & flair (if not speed..although once he outstripped someone!) to the left side. If we can keep everyone happy it bodes very well for the number of games that are looming ahead....It's a great feeling being a Saints fan right now - just driven 250 miles with a smile on my face (got bigger when Beckford spoiled Bagpuss's day) :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 I must have been watching a different Joseph Mills to this one: http://www.football.co.uk/southampton/players/joseph_mills_131035.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 iirc he was also a member of our youth team that lost to (I think) Ipswich the other year in the 2 legged final. If I'm right, then fair play to the lad for hanging around and showing loyalty and above all patience. I know he gets put in the LB position, but isn't he a more orthodox midfielder? That could work well with Dan overlapping from behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanguin Posted 23 January, 2010 Share Posted 23 January, 2010 He looks promising but I still think Harding should be chosen above him. I'm not certain he was S****horpe's first choice LB last season when he was on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaptopSaint Posted 24 January, 2010 Share Posted 24 January, 2010 And with Otsemobor, Fonte & Seaborne watching from the stands, and Harding on the bench, and Murty hopefully back soon, we've really got the defence sorted. Well done AP and thanks very much Markus!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 24 January, 2010 Share Posted 24 January, 2010 Really pleased for Fish. I feared that he may be off after being a subbed sub, but its clearly had the right effect. Would love to know what Pards said to him after that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 24 January, 2010 Share Posted 24 January, 2010 Love the tackle he made just before the Ipswich goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted 24 January, 2010 Share Posted 24 January, 2010 Holmes provided very little cover in front off Mills, failed to track his runners and seemed unwillingly to lay the ball back to Mills to cross it when he had nowhere to go himself and Mills was in space Holmes also lacks the stature and pace to play at this level Left midfield was a real weak spot yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadyeddie Posted 24 January, 2010 Share Posted 24 January, 2010 Didnt think he was upto the standard we needed, but after that performance, Harding has to be worried. The bar has been raised, which can only be good for the team. Well Done Joseph Mills. Maybe he will become the third great player to play at left back with the surname Mills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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