Just Got Back

[Peabody]

Well that was a result. Thought we were worth it, despite the pressure we were under at the end. In fact, Southampton played as though they were Fulham, 670/0 possession tour 37.. There were also some positives for us, we fought and the players put their bodies on the line. Still a long way to go but it looks promising.

[FFCSteve]

Agree!
First thing that struck me was the stats! A complete turn around with possession!

[Luka]

What really struck me was the improvement in TC the 2nd half. He was a different player and looked quality. I think he was the difference between us getting 3 point or nothing.

[Twig]

What really struck me was the improvement in TC the 2nd half. He was a different player and looked quality. I think he was the difference between us getting 3 point or nothing.

That was very true. The game passed him by in the first half, I think he was pushed too far forward. Dropped a couple of yards deeper and was much more influential.

[filham]

Agree!
First thing that struck me was the stats! A complete turn around with possession!

It is goals that count not possession, not sure that Jocanovic ever accepted that fact.

[YoungsBitter]

The one player who I thought continued to look not sure of his role was Seri, he probably only got back on Wednesday but he looked slow, got bullied by Lemina. The fact that our two best defensive midfield options were missing makes the result even better. I like Calum Chambers attitude but he makes KMac look swift and his passing is a bit Sunday league. With Anguissa and Kmac in front of the defense I dont think we will sit as deep as we did today. The onslaught second half was due to us being 8 men on the edge of the box with little cover in front.
As Ranieri said, points were good to get but we have a long way to go.

[Statto]

What really struck me was the improvement in TC the 2nd half. He was a different player and looked quality. I think he was the difference between us getting 3 point or nothing.

That was very true. The game passed him by in the first half, I think he was pushed too far forward. Dropped a couple of yards deeper and was much more influential.

Agree, a master stroke in motivation/tactics from Ranieri

[bog]

Well that was a result. Thought we were worth it, despite the pressure we were under at the end. In fact, Southampton played as though they were Fulham, 670/0 possession tour 37.. There were also some positives for us, we fought and the players put their bodies on the line. Still a long way to go but it looks promising.

Totally agree Peabody a very encouraging display. Christie may flourish under Ranieri. Met Gordon Davies yesterday. What an honour.

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