Wortho Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 14 minutes ago, lcfc_forever said: Leeds' performance weren't so bad under Marsch but they didn't get results. Their main issues were weak defence and striker. And those are the same issues that Southampton have as well. Their midfield of Lavia, Alcaraz and Ward-Prowse looks very strong but their defence looks very poor, and may take time for their new attacking options to settle. Also, it's a very young team and lack experience in high pressure situations. I think that Soton have some good young players but not quite good enough at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeg67 Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 1 hour ago, CosbehFox said: Deeg on here will be pleased I don't envy him trying to keep Southampton up given their current state of discombobulation and their run-in. But he managed to do it at Leeds under similar circumstances so I can see where they think he gives them their best shot. From his perspective it's kind of a no-lose since they're odds-on favorites to go down anyway. In every statistical category Leeds were better under Marsch than Southampton this season - the results just didn't follow the performances. Not hard to see why Southampton would make the move. Meanwhile Leeds is still flailing away and seemingly has no plan except to let their fanbase have veto power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadt Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 Southampton deserve relegation. Lots of poor squad building and choices over the past few years. Signing Adam Armstrong was daft. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 50 minutes ago, David Lowe said: Does anybody know why 7 Premier League games are still to be rearranged when this week and next are blank for many teams? Queens death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 52 minutes ago, David Lowe said: Does anybody know why 7 Premier League games are still to be rearranged when this week and next are blank for many teams? This week has a full fixture list. The weekend after is the league cup final. Factor in teams playing European games, FA Cup games in midweek at the end of the month. As teams exit competitions, games will be re-arranged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 I think marsch is suited to southamptons squad but it’s potentially a short term appt because I’m not convinced he has a long term plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simoken Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 me neither. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkisnorbo Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 The decision on Marsch probably has something to do with the Red Bull connection to Hassenhüttl and the obsession with implementing the Red Bull model in the Premier League. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKLFox Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 I wonder if the Spurs forum is in melt down & saying How Dare You (Max's voice) after Conte openly states his players don't have the minerals to be successful or if they agree with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Finnegan Posted 14 February 2023 Popular Post Share Posted 14 February 2023 7 minutes ago, kingkisnorbo said: The decision on Marsch probably has something to do with the Red Bull connection to Hassenhüttl and the obsession with implementing the Red Bull model in the Premier League. What strikes me as insane about this is that managers are such a small part of recruitment these days and that Red Bull's strength is all in their player identification. You don't go and steal Red Bull managers, you go and spend big on headhunting their scouts, directors of football, data analysts, heads of recruitment, etc. United came the closest to understanding this when they hired Rangnick but then they inexplicably made him their manager and then withdrew the offer of having him be a consultant at the club when that went badly. Like. You came so close guys 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lowe Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 33 minutes ago, Bert said: This week has a full fixture list. The weekend after is the league cup final. Factor in teams playing European games, FA Cup games in midweek at the end of the month. As teams exit competitions, games will be re-arranged. There’s not midweek games for many at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkisnorbo Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 Surprised neither Leeds or Southampton have gone for Postecoglou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrefelderFox666 Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 1 hour ago, David Lowe said: Does anybody know why 7 Premier League games are still to be rearranged when this week and next are blank for many teams? No idea why they are waiting so long to confirm games. The current free weeks are 4th/5th April and 2nd/3rd May. So I would expect the Villa home game to be rearranged for the April date and Brentford (if we get through) for May. They will likely avoid clashing with European football where they can but if we got to the FA Cup semi-final, we would have another midweek game to schedule (which I guess would have to be the last midweek of the season in May, 23rd/24th). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobyfox Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 I know it’s not particularly helpful to talk about ifs and buts … and not particularly scientific to pick and choose data. But …. If we’d beaten Southampton and Bournemouth instead of losing to them both we’d be on 30 points. They’d be on 12 and 15 points respectively. The relegation picture would look very different. I know … I know … I shouldn’t do it to myself …. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobyfox Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 1 hour ago, Stadt said: Southampton deserve relegation. Lots of poor squad building and choices over the past few years. Signing Adam Armstrong was daft. They’ve made some good decisions. Like not offering Ryan Bertrand a new contract and shifting Jannik Vestergaard on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HybridFox Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 (edited) A United mate shared this Edited 14 February 2023 by TK95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 14 February 2023 Popular Post Share Posted 14 February 2023 God, I forgot they brought Hughes in; that's a honker. Just shy of a decade ago they were a bit of a byword for ambition and good recruitment. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsX Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 16 minutes ago, TK95 said: A United mate shared this I don’t know about this. Fred can’t really get it up (field) and he sure as hell can’t get it in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so1 Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 35 minutes ago, kingkisnorbo said: Surprised neither Leeds or Southampton have gone for Postecoglou. Thats the beauty of Celtic. Better to finish the season on an up note than relegation. Better chance of landing a better club and have the opportunity to have some say in decisions. He'll get his chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeg67 Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 (edited) 41 minutes ago, kingkisnorbo said: Surprised neither Leeds or Southampton have gone for Postecoglou. Leeds at least was interested and was shot down. He’s in a good enough spot where he can bide his time and get a full-year project rather than come into the middle of a relegation scrap. Edited 14 February 2023 by Deeg67 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsX Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 1 hour ago, Deeg67 said: Leeds is still flailing away and seemingly has no plan except to let their fanbase have veto power. Fanbase veto power is understandable in Leeds’ case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 5 hours ago, FoyleFox said: Quite annoying from an outsiders perspective too. Of all the teams that are offensive to me and I'd be happy to see make the drop, Southampton aren't on the list. So boring as a club and so far away as an away day. I'm not bothered if they go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, David Lowe said: There’s not midweek games for many at the moment. Yes but teams they might have fixtures against could well be playing in Europe, cup games. UEFA frown upon domestic league games taking place when their competition is on. The rare exception is made, such as tomorrow night. Edited 14 February 2023 by Bert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjcW Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 1 hour ago, kingkisnorbo said: The decision on Marsch probably has something to do with the Red Bull connection to Hassenhüttl and the obsession with implementing the Red Bull model in the Premier League. I'm convinced we're not far off a prem team being brought into the RB network, Southampton would be absolutely perfect! 1 hour ago, Simoken said: me neither. They're about due their next Mauricio aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_up_north Posted 14 February 2023 Share Posted 14 February 2023 51 minutes ago, Fox92 said: So boring as a club and so far away as an away day. I'm not bothered if they go down. Agree. Happy to see both them and Bournemouth go, with Burnley and Blades replacing them. Playoffs look really interesting this year with 5 teams fighting for 2 spots. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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