Southampton vs Espanyol build up and match thread

https://www.facebook.com/southamptonfc/videos/1036575206355699/

@SouthamptonFC: #SaintsFC team against @RCDEspanyol: K. Davis, Martina, Fonte ©, Caulker, Targett, Wanyama, Ward-Prowse, Long, Juanmi, Rodriguez, Pellè.

@SouthamptonFC: #SaintsFC substitutes against @RCDEspanyol: Gazzaniga (GK), Cédric, Yoshida, S. Davis, Mané, Tadić, Reed, McCarthy, Debayo, McQueen.

Interesting line up. Shows our good squad depth. My biggest concern is Pelle’s position - there is no alternative in the team.

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Might be an insight into the squad/team that might see action in Europe once the Prem gets underway.

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Oh dear.

@SouthamptonFC: GOAL: @SouthamptonFC 0-1 @RCDEspanyol (Salva Sevilla 11)

The visitors take the lead as Sevilla smashes past Kelvin Davis. #saintsfc

Sorry, I’m probably doing no more than replicate Optimus here… But that’s all I got.

McQueen on for Juanmi says to me that the result is less important to RK than giving the players a run. Fair enough!

Oh Jay, Oh Jay!! Hey! It’s the Oh jays!!

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Anyone listening to the game?

@SouthamptonFC: FULL TIME: @SouthamptonFC 1-1 @RCDEspanyol

@JayRodriguez9’s fine strike earns #SaintsFC a draw after Salva Sevilla’s first-half opener.

It was a good game for a pre-season friendly, I thought. I have no worries for the tart of the season.

@SouthamptonFC: VIDEO: Here’s the stunning goal from @JayRodriguez9 that earned #SaintsFC a draw against @RCDEspanyol. https://t.co/Fjd3rBt2bV

Great goal from Jay!

Who is tart of the season, Ohio?

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Couldn’t possibly comment.

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It was a nicely struck goal - wasn’t that his injured leg? It’s hard to tell whether he’s still being cautious - he was always a bit of a shuffler.

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Usual Dutch honesty from Koeman. Wouldn’t expect any different!

@RonaldKoeman: Wasn’t easy the friendly today beween the 2 #vitesse games! Less focus! Thanks again for the support! #WeMarchOn

No idea, but I like the description of him being a shuffler :slight_smile:

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Couldn’t possibly comment.

I think he’s claiming it for himself. The arrogance!

Originally posted by @Coxford_lou

Who is tart of the season, Ohio?

Tai Po…He is an indonesian man-whore who is coloquially known as Typo. That’s my excuse, and I’m sticking with it.

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Sat in the Northam today with my daughter as my second coach for RK…Look forward to getting back to my usual seat in Kingsland corner…but on the other hand …the little urchins are our future supporters…so good time to introduce them to the mighty Saints.

Typical pre-season friendly…except when Espanyol kept hacking down players in dangerous positions on the run.

Game played by Saints at about 70% capacity.

Davis played Goal first half…Gazza second…would rather have played Gazza whole game…but then again RK now knows Gazza has overtaken Kelvin to be definite back up to Stek.

Thought Caulker showed us… alongside Fonte that he is a top class CB and in my opinion will quickly overtake Maya as first choice…Maya is more than adequate first team player…but Caulker has a lot more centre back attributes for our top games etc.

Caulker will win most heading duels and score a few from corners and set pieces. Hit one header very well but straight at GK…WILL BE A STAR…if he had mishit the ball would have been a goal…you get my meaning…hopefully?

Targett will grow with game time and push on down the wing more often…with more confidence… a very capable cover for Bertand and will only get better…

Martina was very capable and looks as if can fill in at either FB or CB

He is more than adequate cover…better tha given credit for…better in the air than I expected… but will mainly cover for Soares…who is top class from what I have seen. (not on for this game)

Ward-Prowse…ok but luckily had Victor there(who is turning into a super star) Reed second half continues to improve…although a few wayward passes…but if peeps only at 70%…could have been at fault by not attacking the ball THAT he was passing to feet instead of them ball watching…Clasie will be the main man alongside Victor on his return…Clasie is quality and several notches above the young lads for Midfield.

Pelle, Long and JayRod worked hard first half with little penetration. All top class players…JayRod gets fitter by the minute and hit a peach of a shot second half…We were right behind the line of the shot…he put it in the net right on his intended target as opposed to hit and miss…class player.Never shirked a challenge and won most of his headers.

Jaunmi…learning the style of the team and those around him…very good on the ball and gets stuck in…CLASS player…what a find (Like Cedric Soares…well done Saints)

McQueen…worked hard going forward…as with Debayo on at LB and McCarthy at CB…early days but these lads… not likely to take a starting place this season.

Forgot…Tadic and Mane…usual skill etc but only practice pre season friendly sums it up etc.

old ottery was tremendous with coaching the team and advising the ref :cool:

COYS :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

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