Southampton vs Clarets match thread

[Tribesmen]

Did think we did very well , now had chances and so did they but happy at the moment

[FCBurnley]

Nothing wrong with our performance other than 2 huge misses by Sarmiento and Benson. Should be ahead

[Folkestoneclaret]

Benson hasn't played for a while. Give him a chance.

Exactly. He's had some good moments and looks up for it. I'd be scoring him 6-7 thus far

[Murger]

Not a bad first half. Should be 1 up tbf.

[123EasyasBFC]

The stats show Southampton as having two big chances and Burnley as none, how the benson off the line and Sarmiento one aren’t big chances, that just shows you can’t base a game on stats

[rexe78202]

We should have scored (Sarmiento), they should have scored. About right at the moment.

[Robbie_painter]

He not running back to pick up passes out from the back like Cullen does ,looks drastically off the pace with his fitness,and that’s not the Saints first team.

It’s not even close to our first team either,let him get fit and give him a chance.

[KernowHouseClaret]

We’ve been the better side. Need to take more risks.

I wouldn't say we've been better, I'd say we've held our own, but they seem quicker to the second ball and a real threat down their right.

[Fretters]

To add, Brian Graham scored against Falkirk on 24 minutes, got booked on 33, then sent off on 37. Calm down, lad.

[AlargeClaret]

Sarm has looked very lively , and though Benson hasn’t had much ball I thought he looked quite sharp ( though he’s clearly not fully match fit ,he was gassing while running with ball in HT whistle ) At the back we looked great in possession ( exception Worral who looks a useless hungover donkey ) Jonjo is all about movement and passing and he’s really not had much to work with at all , Barnes I’d genuinely forgotten he was playing . Humphreys, a real schoolboy challenge late on , but I like the way he pushes out quickly , Pires is exposed too .All to play for though

[rexe78202]

I wouldn't say we've been better, I'd say we've held our own, but they seem quicker to the second ball and a real threat down their right.

Yeah they've been the better side with the ball but probably both had equal good chances where it mattered.

[Devils_Advocate]

Decent half and Ive been impressed by Sonne and Sarmiento. Shelvey and Benson look rusty but have shown some glimpses of the quality the can bring. Hoped to see more out of Hannibal in centre midfield and Pires and Barnes look the weak links today.

Would like to see Edwards for Pires, Flemming up front for Barnes asap and Redmond for Benson at some stage. Also would be good to see something of Banel who could come on for Sarmiento with Flemming dropping back

Think the subs will be key to his game as it could easily go stale in second half without the right changes

[Quickenthetempo]

Not unexpected but too many players a yard off the pace.
Barnes struggling to hold anything up.

Nobody playing like they want a first team shirt.

Hopefully gets better 2nd half.

[CoolClaret]

Hope to see Edwards and Barry in the second half.

[ClaretAL]

Wait until you see Leyton Orient goal v City.

[boatshed bill]

Hope to see Edwards and Barry in the second half.

Weirdo

[123EasyasBFC]

Southampton fans on X running with the Burnley are just abit dull comments, Southampton as the premier league side were extremely dull

[Fretters]

Wait until you see Leyton Orient goal v City.

A travesty (but also correct) that it's gone down as an OG.

[Hedontplayforyou]

Not unexpected but too many players a yard off the pace.
Barnes struggling to hold anything up.

Nobody playing like they want a first team shirt.

Hopefully gets better 2nd half.

Not sure that’s right, new system, players who aren’t 100% match fit and or coming back from injury. Some positives for sure. Shelvey looked to be tiring around 25-30 mins in , I’d expect him to be replaced by Cullen around the hour mark.

[Taffy on the wing]

Great tackle by CJ

[HahaYeah]

Orient goal:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REk6lenzt1I

[Beagle]

Impressed with the stand behind the goal which is all safe standing at St Mary’s.

[IanMcL]

Great save Hladky

[boatshed bill]

Orient goal:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REk6lenzt1I

It's a pity it will go down as an own goal.

[Prof]

Does anybody know how this Southampton lineup compares to their normal Prem lineup?

I had a quick look. I think it is 7 starters from the Ipswich game.

[Tricky Trevor]

Fast asleep from a throw in leads to a shot from pen spot. Good save Hladky.

[rexe78202]

Should have shot!

[IanMcL]

One pass too many for us

[rexe78202]

Poor decision ref, nowt wrong with that

[rexe78202]

Well played ref

[JimmyRobbo]

Well done ref. That kamildeen is disgraceful.

[HahaYeah]

'Slips in fairness?' He ferkin dived!

[IanMcL]

Dive gets rewarded with yellow for them

[Tricky Trevor]

Brilliant reffing. Books a Saint for diving to get a pen. Replay shows he did slip slightly.

[IanMcL]

We are going to win this

[Taffy on the wing]

Barnes doing his thing........love him!

[JimmyRobbo]

Brilliant reffing. Books a Saint for diving to get a pen. Replay shows he did slip slightly.

Yes.

He slipped becasue his body shape was wrong. It was set to initiate contact to cheat a pen.

[IanMcL]

Barnes doing his thing........love him!

Well he was climbed on!

[rexe78202]

We are going to win this

Inside 90 minutes I hope.

[IanMcL]

Row z for soton shot.

[taio]

Yes.

He slipped becasue his body shape was wrong. It was set to initiate contact to cheat a pen.

And he was asking for a pen

[HahaYeah]

Hows he missed that handball?

[Stacks]

Played very well against Prem opposition. Shows how strong our squad is.

Definitely not epl competition. This team is so poor (9 points) and will be back in the EFL next year

[JimmyRobbo]

why ddn't ER claim handball?

[HahaYeah]

Edwards and Esteve...

[JimmyRobbo]

Shelvey twins combine to give the ball away.

[Tricky Trevor]

Good to see Hannibal playing with a smile on his face. Already had a couple of situations he would normally react badly to but he’s been fine.

[IanMcL]

Good to see Hannibal playing with a smile on his face. Already had a couple of situations he would normally react badly to but he’s been fine.

Not upset yet!

[Taffy on the wing]

Wholesale changes!

[Tricky Trevor]

Good subs.