Topic: Southampton V Liverpool 16th March 15:00 KO Shortish Preview.

[Tony19:6]

I remember Peter Osgood played for them too.

Are Kevin Keegan and Jimmy Case the only reds to have played for them? Did Razor play for them before or after he was with us?

I know we took Paul Jones on loan from them when Ged was in charge.

Grobs after and Mark Wright before us defo played for them, good call on Paul Jones btw...

[stevieG786]

Stevie G screamer to win us the game tomorrow 

[John C]

Paul Jones is tangible evidence that we are an affectionate bunch of supporters. 3 games, two good saves, four claps towards the Kop and you're in our hearts for ever. A permanent member of our Christmas card list. We love Paul Jones more than the Man U fans love the tramp, fact.

[macca888]

Helicopter arms!

 Lawrie McMenemy and his diddy-men.



It was never about Lawrie though, never him.

Lawrie McMenemy looked like both Patrick Mower and Shooter McGavin out of Happy Gilmore. Fact.

[StrikingMidfield]

Let's smash em. If we keep our form at where its been, this won't be a problem and we'll have won 4 in a row. Also the other matches this week mean that this could be a big jump in the standings for us. Reina being back would just be icing on the cake. Here's to hoping Sturridge can get back into scoring ways, and I'd love for Coutinho to get a goal. Suarez pushing farther up the top scorers list almost doesn't need to be said.

[Red number seven]

I think we should have enough to dominate the game here in terms of both possession and territory, so hopefully chances and goals too!

Will come down to:

1. How clinical we are. We have become much, much better at scoring goals since the return of Lucas and the January signings. Hopeful we can score a couple here, but an early goal would be most welcome.


2. How well we defend Lambert aerially. Don't see them opening us up too much, but every side gets chances to put the ball in the box. Lambert - Red from Kirkby, by the way - is a 6'2" robust unit and good in the air. We have not been defending crosses well. Don't want to see a cheap goal against us from a set piece or cross from deep.

[GrkStav]

Probably because he's a better player.

This.

[RideTheWalrus]

Need to be careful with Lallana, and obviously Lambert.

Lambert against Carra and Agger doesn't give me much hope in all honesty. He's a massive guy, and our CB's...aren't

[Kopite B205]

It's all about the right attitude tomorrow. If complacency creeps into our game them we will shoot ourselves in the foot. We need to stay focused and concentrate on bring professional and get the three points.

[Tony19:6]

Lambert was their best player at Anfield earlier this season. Need to keep him quiet.

[Fiasco]

This.

That's for a different thread who is the better player but on current form, Henderson is playing better and we look better with him in the team. Pretty hard not to see that.

Don't care how we win tomorrow. 0-5, 0-1 from a dodgy penalty, anything.

[Hinesy]

Would like to thank PoP for his very enjoyable and informative dissection. I never tire of reading your posts mate, long may they continue. I also enjoyed the preview a lot too, humour is a bounteous gift that should never be neglected.

, you got it

[Kop10]

Southampton play a very high intensity pressing game under Ponchentino. We struggle when teams press our backline.

I think we'll see the same team as against Spurs and us being more direct than usual.

[robertobaggio37]

Need
To
Win
This



COME ON REDMEN!

[macca888]

It's all about the right attitude tomorrow. If complacency creeps into our game them we will shoot ourselves in the foot. We need to stay focused and concentrate on bring professional and get the three points.

Eh Brendan, leave the team talk for the dressing room     This thread is solely for reading Chopper's shite, posting fantasy formations including players who are probably on loan, arguing about whether Jordan Henderson uses more Insette hairspray than Joe Allen and saying "we're going to twat these c*nts" a lot.

[Hinesy]

and not mention Mick Channon.

[craig_lfc1]

Massive game tomorrow, then again all of our reminding games are!!

3-1 Suarez 2 and Sturridge

[macca888]

and not mention Mick Channon.

And all Danny Wallace talk is strictly off the table too.

[Fitzy.]

Early-ish goal would be a ticket to victory. In recent weeks one goal can lead to two or three more.

Saints can be decent but very vulnerable. Exploit their frailties and Suarez and Sturridge will have a field day.

[CHOPPER]

I will wear my heart upon my sleeve for Daws to peck at, so here lieth my formation



T’is neither here nor there, whether you agree with ponst formation for it be the green eye monster which doth mock


Afellow once said - "Its not about the short ball, its not about the long ball, its about the right ball" foshizzle.

Words.
 
Worth.

[Tomo!]

I will wear my heart upon my sleeve for Daws to peck at, so here lieth my formation



T’is neither here nor there, whether you agree with ponst formation for it be the green eye monster which doth mock


Afellow once said - "Its not about the short ball, its not about the long ball, its about the right ball" foshizzle.

Words.
 
Worth.

My right ball is bigger than my left one

[didi shamone]

Eyal berkovic played for them. Later on he was played by Julia Roberts in a film. Under rated player. Over rated actress.

[PhaseOfPlay]

There's too many players in Chopper's formation.

He IS Stuart Pearce, and I claim my £5

[Col]

There's too many players in Chopper's formation.

He IS Stuart Pearce, and I claim my £5

There's a nice little shop in Wilton you can spend that at.

[PhaseOfPlay]

There's a nice little shop in Wilton you can spend that at.

[monkeyharris]

Helicopter arms!

 Lawrie McMenemy and his diddy-men.



It was never about Lawrie though, never him.

Fake tan on the fellah behind Armstrong.....

[Henry Kissinger]

Grobs after and Mark Wright before us defo played for them, good call on Paul Jones btw...

Wow, completely forgot about Grobby playing for them. Cheers mate.

[ConqueredAllOfEurope]

It will be interesting to see if Rodgers opts for 3 in midfield or keeps at 2 like he did for Spurs. If it is 3 then I wouldn't mind either of Allen or Henderson coming in for Sturridge. That's nothing against Sturridge, who has obviously had a fantastic start to his career, but Coutinho and Downing are on fine form at the moment. If Rodgers does stay with 2 in midfield then the only change I anticipate is Reina for Jones, if Reina is fit.

I'm going to sound like a broken record but if we score the first goal, we will play with so much more composure. Saying that though if we do happen to concede first, I believe the team has the confidence to come back from a deficit, as shown against Spurs.

If it was down to me I'd probably start with three in midfield, with Allen replacing Sturridge. The reason I would choose Allen is because of the positive impact he made when he came on vs Spurs. Obviously Reina in goal if he is fit. If we are struggling to score, we can bring on Sturridge.

[Yorkykopite]

Fake tan on the fellah behind Armstrong.....

Phil Boyer.

[andspecks]

The exact kind of game we're so used to tripping up on. Hope we can break the cycle.

[peachybum]

I think we should have enough to dominate the game here in terms of both possession and territory, so hopefully chances and goals too!

I don't know. They press high up and hard so it'll be very difficult for us to play around it. Our possession game still isn't at the level where we can just easily play around pressing. I'd expect us to concede possession and territory and play a much more direct game as their pressing should leave plenty of space for Suarez and Sturridge to run in behind. It'll then depend on how good the runs are and how good the through balls are with players under severe pressure on the ball.

[El Denzel Pepito]

Live 10 minutes from the stadium but I was only able to get two tickets in the home section. If we score, it'll be hard to keep the excitement in. Genuinely believe Saints can hurt us tomorrow ala West Brom/Villa but we'll see.

[horne]

they will worry more about us i reckon...nothing to fear here...business as usual...go for the jugular till were out of sight....then keep it...4 - o

[Melbred]

The exact kind of game we would draw/lose in the past. Let's see how much we've learnt.

Really can't afford to be complacent for this one, as there's a good chance one of Arsenal or Spurs will drop points.

I's take the scrappiest 1-0 win from an O.G right now.

[Matt8Pie]

So Allen isn't completely useless then? You're all over the place here. As usual.

Allen, Henderson or Shelvey, it doesn't matter. It was the extra man in midfield that we needed.

Allen isn't completely useless, as I've said before and you can check my posts I've said what he can bring to the team. Henderson is better though and offers more, in my opinion.

[Rohit]

Allen, Henderson or Shelvey, it doesn't matter. It was the extra man in midfield that we needed.

Allen isn't completely useless, as I've said before and you can check my posts I've said what he can bring to the team. Henderson is better though and offers more, in my opinion.

Except he isn't mate. Allen, actually knows what he's going to with the ball and can hurt a team with space. Henderson is a reactive player. He has tonnes of energy but as Yorky pointed out Allen is superior tactically so presses the ball more intelligently. He's also able to receive the ball under pressure (like he did against spurs) and create space and relay information on his passes which is something we lacked and why we didn't have control.

Allen can and has the ability to exert control on games, not sure Jordan does.

[Melbred]

Except he isn't mate. Allen, actually knows what he's going to with the ball and can hurt a team with space. Henderson is a reactive player. He has tonnes of energy but as Yorky pointed out Allen is superior tactically so presses the ball more intelligently. He's also able to receive the ball under pressure (like he did against spurs) and create space and relay information on his passes which is something we lacked and why we didn't have control.

Allen can and has the ability to exert control on games, not sure Jordan does.

Indeed.

Henderson, while a good player, offers different qualities. Henderson is a bigger presence in the midfield and is capable of being more physical than Allen. His energy is great and he presses non-stop, but as you say Allen chooses the right moments to press. It's a possible reason why Henderson is always taken off at around the 60-70 minute mark.

It's just a question of what qualities the manager perceives as being more important as opposed to being a "teacher's pet" as Matt8Pie has put it.

[macca888]

Another interesting fact.


Their left back from the 80's Reuben Agboola was also the governor of Cloud City on the planet Bespin in The Empire Strikes Back and escaped from Darth Vader with Princess Leia and Southampton centre half Chris Nicholl by flying away in the Millenium Falcon.

[Armand9]

The exact kind of game we would draw/lose in the past. Let's see how much we've learnt.

Really can't afford to be complacent for this one, as there's a good chance one of Arsenal or Spurs will drop points.

I's take the scrappiest 1-0 win from an O.G right now.

The one good thing about that is if we're all thinking it (and I think many/most of us are), you can be sure as shit that Gerrard and the like are thinking it to, so complacency shouldn't be a problem, you'd think Gerrard would be hammering it home - no fucking about, full concentration, get it won.

[careful on these streets, I've heard stories]

Friday night and already drunk, come on RAWK to wish all my fellow reds a great weekend capped off with a win hopefully.

Hoping for a Sturridge brace and one each from Suarez and Coutinho,

I can still type straight so probably no drunk enough