3 minutes ago, Sapper245 said:

Well after watching RLC on Thursday I can see why he was left out of the squad. He is not mobile enough for me played very static hardly created any space for himself... Receiving the ball with his back to goal rather than running into space like Barkley and Koviac. I wasn't the only one to notice most of our crew at the game said the same thing.

People in the game have an opinion that out of possession he is poor, so if he doesn’t improve that part of his game he will struggle.

Pleased for Barkley. Kovacic has been great in that role so it must've been dilemma for Sarri to rotate. Happy to see he's willing to tweak that trio, hope it works well today.

Agree with most that Pedro's looked the better all round option to Willian, but if he's still recovering from the shoulder knock it makes sense. He's a great attacking threat to bring on from the bench if needed too.

It's a strong squad, Southampton won't be an easy game, but if we create as much as we have been we should have the quality to go into the international break with another three points. Looking forward to this!

5 minutes ago, Sapper245 said:

Well after watching RLC on Thursday I can see why he was left out of the squad. He is not mobile enough for me played very static hardly created any space for himself... Receiving the ball with his back to goal rather than running into space like Barkley and Koviac. I wasn't the only one to notice most of our crew at the game said the same thing.

I'm pretty sure there could be an option putting him on the bench instead of Fabregas. 

 

Just now, IliyaKrostin said:

I'm pretty sure there could be an option putting him on the bench instead of Fabregas. 

 

I agree. Can't see any way RLC will stay.

In a couple of years we will probably be searching for another CM once Fabregas has retired. RLC will probably be enjoying rubbing our noses in it when he has developed into a top midfielder for another club.

Come on you blues !

I know Morata scored on Thursday but Giroud needs to start this one. Morata is better suited to coming off the bench against tired defenders that Giroud has worn down. 

Willian over Pedro isn’t good for me though. I’d assume Pedro is still a bit short of fitness. 

Couldnt give a toss about RLC not being involved. The manager has said he needs to work on adapting to his tactics over the next few weeks, if he gets his head down and works hard he might get more playing time. 

looks like we are wearing The grey kit for the first time. Anyone remember soton United when fergie had them change shirt at half time, because of the grey kit? Hopefully not a bad omen.

Edited October 7, 20187 yr by big blue

Our mascot is bigger than Kante...

Only just realised that the line up artwork matches the kit we'll be wearing.

4 minutes ago, big blue said:

looks like we are wearing The grey kit for the first time. Anyone remember soton United when fergie had them change shirt at half time, because of the grey kit? Hopefully not a bad omen.

We play with the ball on the green grass so wont be a problem.

The orange socks make up for the grey shirt 

6:15 am here in Vegas lets go Blues...

looks like we are wearing The grey kit for the first time. Anyone remember soton United when fergie had them change shirt at half time, because of the grey kit? Hopefully not a bad omen.

Its not really necessary tbh... Just an excuse to wear it I suppose. The only team we'd need to wear it against is Torquay.

I need some time to adjust to the socks.

Our away support is amazing

Any links for this game

Possession stats man is loving this game, nothing much to do bar press a button every 5 minutes when we lose possession and then again a few seconds later when we win it back.

 

 

f**king greg pawson I hate this prick

12 minutes ago, CBLang said:

6:15 am here in Vegas lets go Blues...

At least you can have a breakfast of champions, it’s beer o’clock. 

11 minutes ago, Valerie said:

I need some time to adjust to the socks.

I assumed you were of an age where everything is in black & white 

Just now, mojo said:

f**king greg pawson I hate this prick

His brother Craig’s a bit of a c**t too!

lovely football.....just not going anywhere though

as much as I hate barkley's haircut I would realy like him to score one

Edited October 7, 20187 yr by mojo

All the refs in EPl suck big time.......expect a tough game.

Barkley like a fish out water in this team, nowhere near good enough

We could be some damn good if we had a top striker up top.
Giroud is just too slow and easy to contain most of the time for me.