Ewell Posted 3 November, 2016 Share Posted 3 November, 2016 Showed his class tonight, great work rate, superb delivery from dead balls and also A couple of decent shots from distance that troubled the keeper! This was a coming of age performance and I fully expect him to kick on and replace the ineffectual Classie as a starter. Are there still haters after that performance? Surely not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 3 November, 2016 Share Posted 3 November, 2016 Outstanding performance, just needs to do it more consistently and step up to be the creative CM we've been searching for since our return to the Prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 3 November, 2016 Share Posted 3 November, 2016 Are there still haters after that performance? Surely not! A very good performance indeed, but he needs to play at that level consistently before I'll change my opinion of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 3 November, 2016 Share Posted 3 November, 2016 Yep, agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteCampbell Posted 3 November, 2016 Share Posted 3 November, 2016 Top peformance, showed what he is capable of. I've wanted him starting Premier League games all season and maybe this will be the game that convinces Puel of the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 3 November, 2016 Share Posted 3 November, 2016 Showed his class tonight, great work rate, superb delivery from dead balls and also A couple of decent shots from distance that troubled the keeper! This was a coming of age performance and I fully expect him to kick on and replace the ineffectual Classie as a starter. Are there still haters after that performance? Surely not! One swallow doesn't make a summer he needs to constantly perform like tonight to really impress. He was awful against Sunderland in the cup a week ago. He won't replace Clasie because Puel is rotating the squad a first 11 is now just a thing in the minds of saints fans. Having said that JWP has improved this season. I think Puels system is helping. Under Koeman JWP had to play as either a holding DM or a 10 style AM neither of which suit him. Now he gets to play as a more traditional central midfielder and it suits him better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 3 November, 2016 Share Posted 3 November, 2016 Good performance but against an unfit, aging, half-assed, weird team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 Excellent stuff from Prowsey, people are so quick to write him off...and he's still only 22! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 His best performance in a saints shirt tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 He did very well tonight But Inter were dog s4!t though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 His best performance in a saints shirt tonight. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 Hopefully he is one of the youngsters who is benefiting from Puel's legendary coaching skills. Definite improvement this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghq Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 I thought he played well at the San Siro too. Perhaps helped by the system Inter play as he seemed to have more time and space than in the Prem. Not taking anything away as he played extremely well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 No, he is rubbish and we hate him for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKsaint Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 He should have taken the penalty, instead of tadic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 Excellent stuff from Prowsey, people are so quick to write him off...and he's still only 22! He is the same age as Hoj, McQueen and Redmond he really cant use the age excuse anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 He was great tonight. You could tell he was up for this at the pre-match press conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 These loons that slag him off have moved on to Forster now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 These loons that slag him off have moved on to Forster now. Forster isn't as good as people make out imo. That's not me saying he's a poor keeper but I do think we could improve in that area. As for JWP, he was fantastic last night but finding that consistency has always been a problem. Hopefully he kicks on from last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 Showed his class tonight, great work rate, superb delivery from dead balls and also A couple of decent shots from distance that troubled the keeper! This was a coming of age performance and I fully expect him to kick on and replace the ineffectual Classie as a starter. Are there still haters after that performance? Surely not! I honestly didn't notice him (though I did notice how poor Hojbjerg was) - I'm guessing what happened was the commentators were talking about him a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 Definitely improving. Outstanding game last night. Very unlucky not to score I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzmeister Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 I see him more as a Davis replacement with Hojbjerg replacing Classe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 Definitely improving. Outstanding game last night. Very unlucky not to score I thought. JWP does get a bit if stick from some on here, but a good run of games would surely see him get a regular spot ... Last night's performance was his best for a long time...(and he wasn't the only player to miscue with his shot either).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 I honestly didn't notice him (though I did notice how poor Hojbjerg was) - I'm guessing what happened was the commentators were talking about him a lot. Funnily enough I wondered the opposite - whenever I stream games I find Ward-Prowse to be very frustrating and generally poor. Thought he was good in the San Siro (though should have scored), and last night he was excellent. I thought perhaps he is the sort of player you appreciate more when you see them live! But it sounds like actually, he just happened to have two good games against Inter. Signs of encouragement though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 He was ok in the first half and "controlled" the game well, but his passing was too cautious to control it in a meaningful way. In the second half he seemed to make a conscious decision to drive forwards more, both physically himself and with his use of the ball and he worked really hard to tie down the right flank after Davis came on. It was, overall, probably an 8/10 from him but nothing to go overboard about IMO. If he can produce that level of performance against half-decent Premier League teams regularly, then great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 These loons that slag him off have moved on to Forster now. Whilst I won't slag the bloke off as i'm happy to have an England international between the sticks again, he is making decisions that are starting to cause caution. Twice against Chelsea he made two routine saves but whilst a good keeper will palm the ball away from danger he pushed it straight back into the box, and luckily we were on hand to clear. He did the same again last night in the second half when he made a good save down to his right but sent the ball spinning back across the face of goal which again came to nothing luckily. He has to take a share of responsibility for their goal too i'm afraid, should never have been beaten at the near post like that, its the kind of error we saw all too often with Kelvin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 (edited) Whilst I won't slag the bloke off as i'm happy to have an England international between the sticks again, he is making decisions that are starting to cause caution. Twice against Chelsea he made two routine saves but whilst a good keeper will palm the ball away from danger he pushed it straight back into the box, and luckily we were on hand to clear. He did the same again last night in the second half when he made a good save down to his right but sent the ball spinning back across the face of goal which again came to nothing luckily. He has to take a share of responsibility for their goal too i'm afraid, should never have been beaten at the near post like that, its the kind of error we saw all too often with Kelvin. i wonder if he has been watching and taking note of the keeping in Forum matches lol...if only I could dig out a certain goal against my team of heroes....................only kidding BP Edited 4 November, 2016 by OldNick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 Best performance in a Saints shirt so far. He gets some stick on here but it's so easy to forget that he's only 22. Everyone forgets his age because he became a first team regular at such a young age. Full marks for him last night...Outstanding performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 I see him more as a Davis replacement with Hojbjerg replacing Classe? Other way around for me Hoj is like a less experienced Steven Davis both are good at driving in the oppo half carrying the ball. Clasie and JWP are for me more ball players who can pick a pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 Forster isn't as good as people make out imo. That's not me saying he's a poor keeper but I do think we could improve in that area. As for JWP, he was fantastic last night but finding that consistency has always been a problem. Hopefully he kicks on from last night. I will keep this very brief. Agree.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 Best performance in a Saints shirt so far. He gets some stick on here but it's so easy to forget that he's only 22. Everyone forgets his age because he became a first team regular at such a young age. Full marks for him last night...Outstanding performance. Oh please, not the age thing again.... he is not 18 any more. Now is his time to be the finished article... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 Oh please, not the age thing again.... he is not 18 any more. Now is his time to be the finished article...at 22? players are normally peaking around 26ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 Not a big fan of JWP, just doesn't do much for me BUT last night he was exceptional, the best game I have ever seen him have in a Southampton shirt. More performances like that are needed, Blackmore and Merrington were saying similar on Solent at the start of the Sunderland Cup match, but if you are only as good as your last performance then well done, excellent stuff JWP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 Oh please, not the age thing again.... he is not 18 any more. Now is his time to be the finished article... In central midfield at 22? I don't think so, 25-27 more like. He needs more consistency but he's clearly had a jump in improvement this season whether that is Puel effect or more competition from the likes of Hojberg who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 I honestly didn't notice him (though I did notice how poor Hojbjerg was) - I'm guessing what happened was the commentators were talking about him a lot. likewise. Apart from a decent shot, well saved, I saw nothing from him to explain the fawning on here. As previously stated many times, happy to give him plenty of time to fulfil his potential, but don't see a first choice midfielder yet at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 likewise. Apart from a decent shot, well saved, I saw nothing from him to explain the fawning on here. As previously stated many times, happy to give him plenty of time to fulfil his potential, but don't see a first choice midfielder yet at all. Was always making himself available for the ball, particularly for McQueen. Was looking for forward passes but also kept possession well. Showed tenacity, put himself about. Defended well and I remember one good clearance he made when under pressure. Generally pretty good deliveries as well, which while I don't think should be used to excuse poor overall play, are unquestionably a good weapon to have when he's in the side. I'll be the first to say "JWP did nothing, WHAT A SURPRISE!", but he was our best midfielder yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 4 November, 2016 Share Posted 4 November, 2016 **** me , I can't believe some of the pony on here . He was ok against a very average side , it certainly wasn't worthy of the hard ons some seem to have . Nowhere near the class of OR or Davo , it seems that by not being shiete is now barnstorming performance . By the same measure , Yoshida is the new John terry because he did put in a fantastic display . JWP did OK , nothing more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangermouth Posted 5 November, 2016 Share Posted 5 November, 2016 He was ok in the first half and "controlled" the game well, but his passing was too cautious to control it in a meaningful way. In the second half he seemed to make a conscious decision to drive forwards more, both physically himself and with his use of the ball and he worked really hard to tie down the right flank after Davis came on. It was, overall, probably an 8/10 from him but nothing to go overboard about IMO. If he can produce that level of performance against half-decent Premier League teams regularly, then great! I agree although plainly you meant to type a "5" and accidentally hit an "8" (otherwise why is 8 ok? Is excellent 5487984466468?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 5 November, 2016 Share Posted 5 November, 2016 JWP had one of his best games, but he was not great. Needs to work on his rugby tackles though, his attempt to stop the Milan player break away near the end was frankly embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shance Posted 5 November, 2016 Share Posted 5 November, 2016 Jwp had a very good game. Not sure why so many people have a hard time praising the boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 5 November, 2016 Share Posted 5 November, 2016 JWP had one of his best games, but he was not great. Needs to work on his rugby tackles though, his attempt to stop the Milan player break away near the end was frankly embarrassing. You wouldn't be saying that had he got away and scored an equaliser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 5 November, 2016 Share Posted 5 November, 2016 His delivery really is top class, can see him knocking Davo or Clasie out of the 1st team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 5 November, 2016 Share Posted 5 November, 2016 JWP did ok against Inter, and it was probably his best performance in a Saints shirt. Considering he only played average however, just shows what a disappointment he has been throughout his Saints career. One really mediocre performance draws people to claim he was exceptional. Fair play in trying to protect and big up our youngsters no matter how poor they are though, that's proper support to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 5 November, 2016 Share Posted 5 November, 2016 JWP did ok against Inter, and it was probably his best performance in a Saints shirt. Considering he only played average however, just shows what a disappointment he has been throughout his Saints career. One really mediocre performance draws people to claim he was exceptional. Fair play in trying to protect and big up our youngsters no matter how poor they are though, that's proper support to be fair. My thoughts exactly. As poor as PEH was in both Milan games,he's shown more in the limited games he's played than JWP has done in 4 years.You can see the makings of a good player. JWP is just average in so many aspects of the game .One paced,safe passing all the time,weak and even his famed dead ball delivery is a bit of a myth.I think he needs sending out to the championship to toughen him up a bit.Then we'll see whether he makes it or not , personally I don't think he will . He will end up another Surman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 5 November, 2016 Share Posted 5 November, 2016 My thoughts exactly. As poor as PEH was in both Milan games,he's shown more in the limited games he's played than JWP has done in 4 years.You can see the makings of a good player. JWP is just average in so many aspects of the game .One paced,safe passing all the time,weak and even his famed dead ball delivery is a bit of a myth.I think he needs sending out to the championship to toughen him up a bit.Then we'll see whether he makes it or not , personally I don't think he will . He will end up another Surman Who to be fair (Surman) has had a pretty fair career. No doubt JWP has improved a bit this season, but posts 43 and 44 sum it up for me. Hojbjerg has so much more in his locker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petts Posted 6 November, 2016 Share Posted 6 November, 2016 He's still got a few years to improve, I eventually see him as a Michael Carrick style player with the skills/qualities he has. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjurwi Posted 6 November, 2016 Share Posted 6 November, 2016 Saw the game on Swedish TV and they commented alot about how good JWP was. Thought he was the best Saintsplayer against Inter. I do not agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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