cambridgeshire canary 6,792 Posted November 20, 2021 Not feeling all too confident myself given Southampton are a much stronger team than us right now but new manager bounce and if the players play as well as can be.. Maybe we can grab a draw? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 20, 2021 I never think anything other than we will win. Reality says that is out of the question but it doesn't stop me believing. That will not stop me berating them if they play badly. We have had one good 45 minutes to build our hopes on. Need to make that at least an hour if not more today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowhammer 86 Posted November 20, 2021 Don’t think so , same players that have shown they are not premiership quality, so I think any manager would struggle to with them . Just hoping Smith can get the best out of them and they improve, but it’s 1-2 for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,302 Posted November 20, 2021 AS long as we give it a bl00dy good go......and I think we will.....win..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,152 Posted November 20, 2021 I'm kind of haunted by the memory of the Southampton game straight after project restart. We had some optimism going into the game that Farke had some time to adjust some things tactically, we went into the game with a different formation and for the first 5 minutes we looked pretty good. Then they came into the game a bit, pressed us to death and we just fell apart completely and all that optimism melted away and the harsh reality of the situation took over. I'm excited for the game and I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing some positive signs. But our game completely breaks down when teams press us relentlessly which is what Southampton do and they're in great form right now. I'd be very happy with a draw to be honest. If we can show that we can deal with being pressed high and are able to create some chances and don't look so open at the back then that would be a positive step regardless of the result because under Farke we usually looked pretty hopeless against good, high pressing teams. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 962 Posted November 20, 2021 Not sure he's had enough time with all of the players yet to make a meaningful difference and we'll struggle with Southampton's quick attacks, but am optimistic for a point 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hepphep 175 Posted November 20, 2021 I say we win. We have been improving lately even during DFs time and the new manager boost will add to that. It will be tight for sure, but I dare to believe that we can do it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,081 Posted November 20, 2021 Looking objectively at it, I don't think we are good enough, so whilst I hope so, I don't think so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 758 Posted November 20, 2021 It’s a firm Don’t Know from me, boss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,412 Posted November 20, 2021 He's had two days with the squad - he can't make too many changes in that time. I'd take a draw - we'd still have 26 games to get our 10 wins. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,425 Posted November 20, 2021 Don't answer. It's a trap! (Or it will jinx us.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Jedi 589 Posted November 20, 2021 To those people who voted that we will lose… BOOOOOOOOOI! 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,780 Posted November 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, Canary Jedi said: To those people who voted that we will lose… BOOOOOOOOOI! 😀 Booing is, and always will be tinpot 👍 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nawich Fann 3 Posted November 20, 2021 Its like saying I'm going to win the Premium bonds then even after 20 years you realise its not going to happen, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Jedi 589 Posted November 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: Booing is, and always will be tinpot 👍 Good point. Ok then I’ll blow loud raspberries instead! 😝 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Jedi 589 Posted November 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Nawich Fann said: Its like saying I'm going to win the Premium bonds then even after 20 years you realise its not going to happen, I won the premium bonds, £25 woo-hoo retirement here I come 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deptford Yellow 260 Posted November 20, 2021 I can’t bear the tension/anticipation ... I’m taking myself off to watch Kings Lynn away to Bromley FC to distract myself ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sooty57 403 Posted November 20, 2021 Would love to think we will get a result, but the new coaching team has not had any time to work with the squad yet. I also think that Southampton are a stronger team than their results so far suggest. Sooner or later they are going to give someone a bit of a spanking... I really hope it's not us. If we can keep them quiet for the first half I think we will be ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,037 Posted November 20, 2021 Norwich City 0 Southampton 2........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,276 Posted November 20, 2021 I think we need a good run of results now to prevent the inevitable. Just going to enjoy the ride and see what unfolds next in this project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,068 Posted November 20, 2021 Comfortable win coming up, 3,1 with a couple from Pukki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredherring 136 Posted November 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said: Comfortable win coming up, 3,1 with a couple from Pukki. A joke right? Southampton will be pressing high and stopping any outlet. They will break quickly. A better performance maybe, but predicting an easy win is idiotic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,068 Posted November 20, 2021 Just now, fredherring said: A joke right? Southampton will be pressing high and stopping any outlet. They will break quickly. A better performance maybe, but predicting an easy win is idiotic. Why not? Southampton are decent but not that special. Brave selections, crowd up for it and playing at home. So on further thoughts 4.1 and a Pukki treble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 20, 2021 We must not be worried about them. They are hard to beat but they do draw a lot so the talk of their attack doesn't worry me. Its whether we can break them down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,087 Posted November 20, 2021 I think we will win Fresh Face fresh ideas I think he will say play your natural game , just go back to basics like we say on the training video drilled the defence "full backs your job stop the cross ,the CB men pick up your men " Get gilmour and Cantwell smiling enjoying their football I think a few of the fringe players might get a chance I think Farke was trying everything in the end and over complicated tactics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Jedi 589 Posted November 20, 2021 6 hours ago, Canary Jedi said: To those people who voted that we will lose… BOOOOOOOOOI! 😀 There! To all those who didn’t vote for a win. Take that you pessimistic bunch of binners! 😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 2,853 Posted November 20, 2021 I was totally wrong. Great second half performance. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,792 Posted November 20, 2021 Congratulations to all those who correctly predicted we would win😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,068 Posted November 20, 2021 1 minute ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Congratulations to all those who correctly predicted we would win😂 Your welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HazzaJet 256 Posted November 20, 2021 Before kickoff I saw the result as a 1-1 draw: we’d just achieved our first league win of the season and changed our manager, but the Saints hadn’t been doing too badly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites