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Post by channonite on Apr 10, 2011 19:39:47 GMT
I see Adkins mentioned that Lallana should be involved on Tuesday night, which is good, because to my mind he is head and shoulders above every other player in this division.
The one that interests me is Stephens. Will he be involved, if only on the bench? He is now running out of games to impress and earn his season ticket on Saints Championship bus next season...
We may learn a little bit more tomorrow.
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Post by OneBeat on Apr 10, 2011 20:45:47 GMT
I really hope Lallana is fit enough to play on Tuesday, it was encouraging he was on the bench on Saturday, and good that we didn't need to bring him on.
He is the best player in the division and any team would miss him; in fact I'm not sure many teams could cope with players like him, Morgan and Alex Oxo out at the same time.
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Post by channonite on Apr 11, 2011 7:06:16 GMT
Nothing about Stephens on the OS, but there is about Lallana. Read THIS and tell me what Adkins is saying! Read it one way and it looks like he may only be on the bench for emergencies. Read it another and he will definitely be back for Rochdale.  |
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Post by Mandochris on Apr 11, 2011 7:35:36 GMT
Nothing about Stephens on the OS, but there is about Lallana. Read THIS and tell me what Adkins is saying! Read it one way and it looks like he may only be on the bench for emergencies. Read it another and he will definitely be back for Rochdale. I saw that interview on Saints Player. It seemed that he was there in case of emergency, if needed to bolster the attack and make an impact. But clearly, Adkins was happy not to have to use him so, I am hoping, he'll be fresh for Tuesday. As for Stephens, in the pre-match interview Adkins said he would be in the mix for Orient. I am also assuming that means he is close to being ready and wasn't risked on Saturday. Tuesday? I don't know but I would expect to see hm on Saturday. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2011 7:37:40 GMT
I want to see Lallana back for the rest of the season but don't want to see him breaking down so I hope Saints take their time. I'd rather he was available for inflicting Brighton's first home defeat and all the subsequent games than for Rochdale and Brizzle Rovers.
He's grown into our best player by a mile and I can't wait to have him back whereas I've barely noticed the absence of Oxo.
How would Peterborough cope without CMS FPS? This is where Saints need to show the strength of their squad. Hopefully it was money well spent.
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Post by shirleymush on Apr 11, 2011 9:35:44 GMT
Other than possibly Scott Sinclair, Lallana is the best player in England outside the PL. We'll need him tomorrow- it's going to be a hard game.
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Post by spot51 on Apr 11, 2011 11:16:51 GMT
We had Solent on in the car post match and heard Adkins' interview. I love his enthusiasm but hate his cruel treatment of the English language.
At least he doesn't talk utter bollox. Had my lunch in Sainsburys yesterday and a read of their complimentary Sunday Mirror. The quote from Orient's boss was hysterical: "Southampton created two chances and took them both but we were the better team".
Hmmmmm.
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Post by togues on Apr 11, 2011 12:19:12 GMT
We had Solent on in the car post match and heard Adkins' interview. I love his enthusiasm but hate his cruel treatment of the English language. At least he doesn't talk utter bollox. Had my lunch in Sainsburys yesterday and a read of their complimentary Sunday Mirror. The quote from Orient's boss was hysterical: "Southampton created two chances and took them both but we were the better team". Hmmmmm. Slade is up there with the equally myopic and anti-football Allardyce, Davies etc. Although in his favour, his team did try to knock it about a few times and not just lump the ball at the big lad for 90 mins. |
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Post by patred on Apr 11, 2011 12:37:55 GMT
Nothing about Stephens on the OS, but there is about Lallana. Read THIS and tell me what Adkins is saying! Read it one way and it looks like he may only be on the bench for emergencies. Read it another and he will definitely be back for Rochdale. I saw that interview on Saints Player. It seemed that he was there in case of emergency, if needed to bolster the attack and make an impact. But clearly, Adkins was happy not to have to use him so, I am hoping, he'll be fresh for Tuesday. As for Stephens, in the pre-match interview Adkins said he would be in the mix for Orient. I am also assuming that means he is close to being ready and wasn't risked on Saturday. Tuesday? I don't know but I would expect to see hm on Saturday. FWIW.. The word I'm getting is that Lallana will start tomorrow, and they hope to get into a position that he can come off at around the hour mark. Stephens is not likely to make a return until Saturday. |
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Post by THE BEAST on Apr 11, 2011 14:29:12 GMT
Other than possibly Scott Sinclair, Lallana is the best player in England outside the PL. We'll need him tomorrow- it's going to be a hard game. this is just piffle, not even close Shirley. When he becomes as significantly influential for us in the championship as he has been in the third division then I might agree with you. This is not to deny he is very pivotal for us and certainly one of our best players, I merely felt it necessary to respond to balance out the red & white spectacles you are apparently wearing ;D |
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Post by shirleymush on Apr 11, 2011 15:44:58 GMT
Other than possibly Scott Sinclair, Lallana is the best player in England outside the PL. We'll need him tomorrow- it's going to be a hard game. this is just piffle, not even close Shirley. When he becomes as significantly influential for us in the championship as he has been in the third division then I might agree with you. This is not to deny he is very pivotal for us and certainly one of our best players, I merely felt it necessary to respond to balance out the red & white spectacles you are apparently wearing ;D Go on then, which English players outside the PL are better than him? You're not allowed anyone on loan from PL clubs either. I honestly can't think of a single one apart from Sinclair. |
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Post by The Rover on Apr 11, 2011 15:57:13 GMT
FWIW.. The word I'm getting is that Lallana will start tomorrow, and they hope to get into a position that he can come off at around the hour mark. Stephens is not likely to make a return until Saturday. Good to hear that Stephens is almost fit again. I like this forum! |
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Post by eusebio on Apr 11, 2011 15:58:18 GMT
FWIW.. The word I'm getting is that Lallana will start tomorrow, and they hope to get into a position that he can come off at around the hour mark. Stephens is not likely to make a return until Saturday. Good to hear that Stephens is almost fit again. I like this forum! Coffin Dodger !! |
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Post by bombay on Apr 11, 2011 15:58:38 GMT
LALLANA IS BETTER THAN BECKHAM - FACT
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Post by THE BEAST on Apr 11, 2011 18:39:24 GMT
this is just piffle, not even close Shirley. When he becomes as significantly influential for us in the championship as he has been in the third division then I might agree with you. This is not to deny he is very pivotal for us and certainly one of our best players, I merely felt it necessary to respond to balance out the red & white spectacles you are apparently wearing ;D Go on then, which English players outside the PL are better than him? You're not allowed anyone on loan from PL clubs either. I honestly can't think of a single one apart from Sinclair. what difference does the nationality of a player make? (Anyway, I don't believe that was part of the original comment) As long as you're not being anal about people who can dribble but being specific about pivotal importance and ability to play at a higher level then how about this lot: Adel Taarabt (this guy is better than Lala in every aspect of his play apart from, possibly and only possibly, effort) Grant Holt Nicky Maynard Peter Whittingham Jay Bothroyd the aforementioned Sinclair, I agree he's very good Jimmy Kebe Schmeichel, Howson, Snodgrass, O Brien & Becchio all at Leeds that's just a few players at some teams in the championship, I'm not interested in subjective appreciation of somebody's dribbling ability, this is all about quality and worth to the team (any team). |
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