trousers Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Clyne pictured on our Instagram page picking up an EA award, wearing a training top. The top could be just for show possibly but hopefully a suggestion he's back in training and therefore alright for Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11700/9637957/mersons-predictions-man-city-and-chelsea-to-deliver-as-their-tussle-for-the-title-continues-plus-a-win-for-arsenal?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter The highest compliment I can pay Southampton is that I don’t think there is anything between these two teams, I really don’t. The Saints gave them the absolute run around when they last played and lost 2-1. That is a major compliment to them. The fact they can go to Old Trafford and it is heads or tails who wins shows how far they have come in my opinion. They have been absolutely outstanding; they could have beaten Arsenal by five or six the other day. United would have had no complaints if they lost to Stoke and at Yeovil in the FA Cup they weren’t great either. They have been falling over the line pretty much every week. PAUL PREDICTS: 1-1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30662510 These two sides had a very strange game at St Mary's in December, when Manchester United pinched a victory. This should be another good game but I am backing United to win again, because at home they always look likely to create lots of really good chances. With five straight wins, United's results at Old Trafford have been really good of late, but it is still not a fortress - in their 10 home games this season, only Hull and Newcastle have failed to cause them problems. Southampton will have their own opportunities too, and the key for them will be how brave they are when they go forward. It will be close, but I think Louis van Gaal's side will edge it. Lawro's prediction: 2-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 I wasn't far off. Second question was about Barcelona.... Koeman: "My whole life I'm linked to Barcelona but now is now the time to talk about that. Maybe in the future. I like to respect my contract with Southampton" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 (edited) Koeman: "Maybe we will bring in another player in January" On Mane: "He'll probably be assessed by the Senegal medical team next week. We still think it's a 4 - 6 weeks injury but it may be sooner" On Clyne: "He may be ready to start the game. If Clynie says he is OK he will start" He said something about Cork but didn't catch what it was. Edited 9 January, 2015 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Clyne back for this weekend, Corky back in training - great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Koeman: "We've offered Jack Cork a new contract and are waiting to hear back from him/his agent" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 (edited) On Bertrand and Alderweireld contracts: "We have discussed this with them and it is ultimately up to them. They might have ambitions to be at a bigger club (or words to that effect) but we would obviously like them both to stay and sign contracts here" Edited 9 January, 2015 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 On Elia: "He will be part of the squad for sure and we are still assessing whether he is fit enough to start" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Bertrand has always indicated he would be happy to stay here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Bertrand has always indicated he would be happy to stay here. But that doesn't mean he might not have the opportunity to better himself based on his performances this season. Toby would be mad to stay - I think we all secretly know that. Morgan will be off too in all likelihood so that'll be three first team spots we need to fill this summer - perhaps Morgan replaced by Cork leaving the defence needing major investment, moreso if Clyne doesn't sign a new deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Saint Charlie Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 But that doesn't mean he might not have the opportunity to better himself based on his performances this season. Toby would be mad to stay - I think we all secretly know that. Morgan will be off too in all likelihood so that'll be three first team spots we need to fill this summer - perhaps Morgan replaced by Cork leaving the defence needing major investment, moreso if Clyne doesn't sign a new deal. Of the current squad I would be pretty suprised if Schneiderlin, Clyne or Toby were still here next season. We would be mad to allow more than those to leave really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintTex Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 On Bertrand and Alderweireld contracts: "We have discussed this with them and it is ultimately up to them. They might have ambitions to be at a bigger club (or words to that effect) but we would obviously like them both to stay and sign contracts here"I hope it was a veiled "words to that effect". I understand the realities, but I don't like hearing it verbally expressed by the club. It just reinforces the idea that we are not worthy of world class players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 If we can break top 6 granted Toby and Morgan can probably walk into most teams,but would Clyne and Bertrand get into a top 4 team? Bertrand was absolute pony for Villa last season because of the way they were set up,I am not saying they are not good players as we have seen this season they have been consistently good,but the way we play is suited to there strengths,we are a club on the up and if we can keep players here and add decent players maybe in a season or two we can have a crack at CL football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 If we can break top 6 granted Toby and Morgan can probably walk into most teams,but would Clyne and Bertrand get into a top 4 team? Bertrand was absolute pony for Villa last season because of the way they were set up,I am not saying they are not good players as we have seen this season they have been consistently good,but the way we play is suited to there strengths,we are a club on the up and if we can keep players here and add decent players maybe in a season or two we can have a crack at CL football. Clyne would get into pretty much any other PL team I think. Perhaps not City but Zabaleta hasnt been as good this season. Would walk into Liverpool, Man Utd and Arsenal team thats for certain. Bertrand has been at Chelsea and not played so he is probably more likely to keep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 http://www.redcafe.net/threads/shopping-southampton.399109/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 According to most Man U fans they seem to think Rafael is better than clyne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 According to most Man U fans they seem to think Rafael is better than clyne Plenty do seem to rate Clyne though. It wouldn't be surprising if they put in a serious bid for him. In other news, sounds like Shaw is going to be fit for them, be interesting seeing him up against Clyne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 According to most Man U fans they seem to think Rafael is better than clyne Let's hope their manager thinks the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Manchester United @ManUtd Louis van Gaal tells #MUTV that Luke Shaw is available to face Southampton but Rafael may not be risked. #mufc Van Gaal adds that Daley Blind has trained this week & Marcos Rojo will do so tomorrow. Ashley Young is #mufc's only injured player. https://v.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/1764EF57661165366934116929536_31b4557fc93.1.4.8815093566387107642.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Can't say I'm to worried by Shaw playing think Clyne will be more than match for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Can't say I'm to worried by Shaw playing think Clyne will be more than match for him. I'd rather Shaw wasn't playing. He's still a very good left back, especially compared to their other choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Think that might be a little bit of bluff by LVG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 They are awful in defence but have a very excels keeper and frightening forward players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 I'd rather Shaw wasn't playing. He's still a very good left back, especially compared to their other choices. Not much end product attacking wise though what was 0 goals and 1 assist last season? defensively he was good for us but I think his performances for utd have been a bit hit and miss so far. I still think Clyne is the better full back because he has goals and assists in him as well as being rock solid defensivley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Who would you prefer? Clive Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Think that might be a little bit of bluff by LVG. You think more out injured than stated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 You think more out injured than stated? I'd be surprised if Rojo, Rafael or Blind play any part. Shaw will probably start and go off after 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 I'd be surprised if Rojo, Rafael or Blind play any part. Shaw will probably start and go off after 10 minutes. Did surprise me how they went from a long injury list to only having one player out in the space of a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granite_City_Saint Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Granite_City_Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Granite_City_Saint Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Granite_City_Saint Finger trouble on my iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 No bother, I've enjoyed ur 3 posts. See you tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Goatboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 No bother, I've enjoyed ur 3 posts. See you tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 JWP just isnt a threat from open play going forward, certainly not as part of a front three. It would just enable Shaw to get forward more and more, you have to have a threat in these type of games otherwise they just pin you in. Agree. I still cannot see a lot to JWP's game besides dead ball delivery, which is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Agree. I still cannot see a lot to JWP's game besides dead ball delivery, which is excellent. Four assists in his last four games? I'd keep him in the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petts Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 No bother, I've enjoyed ur 3 posts. See you tomorrow! mmc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxford_lou Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Not much end product attacking wise though what was 0 goals and 1 assist last season? defensively he was good for us but I think his performances for utd have been a bit hit and miss so far. I still think Clyne is the better full back because he has goals and assists in him as well as being rock solid defensivley I'm assuming Clyne is faster too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Still have not forgiven them for that FA Cup game when Shipperley scored a great header, which was disallowed for a push on one R Keane, who did not even appeal. Ended up 4 rows down in the celebration. ****ers 2-1 Saints. Please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Still have not forgiven them for that FA Cup game when Shipperley scored a great header, which was disallowed for a push on one R Keane, who did not even appeal. Ended up 4 rows down in the celebration. ****ers 2-1 Saints. Please Me neither. I wish you hadn't reminded me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Still have not forgiven them for that FA Cup game when Shipperley scored a great header, which was disallowed for a push on one R Keane, who did not even appeal. Ended up 4 rows down in the celebration. ****ers 2-1 Saints. Please I was there. It was the first game with a new tier of their stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 http://www.redcafe.net/threads/shopping-southampton.399109/ "The more you try and weaken them, the stronger they come back. If we bought 5 of their players, they'd win the league next year and we'd get relegated. Just ask Brenton. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxford_lou Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 "The more you try and weaken them, the stronger they come back. If we bought 5 of their players, they'd win the league next year and we'd get relegated. Just ask Brenton. " Was that taken from their forum? Great quote if so. Having a quick read, I can't believe how many of our first team they consider worthy of being a 'back up' for one of their current players...really??! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Day of reckoning, lose this and that's pretty much it for the season. Hard place to get any sort of result and its bloody cold up there right now to boot; we don't seem to do cold weather. On TV as well, oh dear! Usually watch these TV games in our local hostelry and have never seen us win. Best to stay away. 2-0 sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxford_lou Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Day of reckoning, lose this and that's pretty much it for the season. Hard place to get any sort of result and its bloody cold up there right now to boot; we don't seem to do cold weather. On TV as well, oh dear! Usually watch these TV games in our local hostelry and have never seen us win. Best to stay away. 2-0 sadly. Oh Charlie. You make me feel so depressed! This is just one game and only worth three points. You don't lose a season based on three points. Plus we've already proven we can go through a bad patch but are strong enough to come back and beat Everton, draw with Chelsea, and then thrash Arsenal! Have more faith. Though have got to admit the weather puts me in a bad mood too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Day of reckoning, lose this and that's pretty much it for the season. Hard place to get any sort of result and its bloody cold up there right now to boot; we don't seem to do cold weather. On TV as well, oh dear! Usually watch these TV games in our local hostelry and have never seen us win. Best to stay away. 2-0 sadly. Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxford_lou Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Jesus. Well, yeah, that's a more concise way of saying it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Day of reckoning, lose this and that's pretty much it for the season. Hard place to get any sort of result and its bloody cold up there right now to boot; we don't seem to do cold weather. On TV as well, oh dear! Usually watch these TV games in our local hostelry and have never seen us win. Best to stay away. 2-0 sadly. Lighten up Charlie. If we do lose, which admittedly is a statistical likelihood, is it really "pretty much it for the season"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 9 January, 2015 Share Posted 9 January, 2015 Day of reckoning, lose this and that's pretty much it for the season. Hard place to get any sort of result and its bloody cold up there right now to boot; we don't seem to do cold weather. On TV as well, oh dear! Usually watch these TV games in our local hostelry and have never seen us win. Best to stay away. 2-0 sadly. Its currently (at 11pm in the evening, 13C in Manchester), it is warmer than it was in the summer. It might get a bit colder by Sunday, but its hardly cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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