Second best by a stretch today?

[Bladesman]

We were not second best at all yesterday.

Didsy can't put the ball away and now it seems you can use your hands to play the game.

The word we are looking for this result is "shafted"

 

[Mumbo]

Can't fault the effort or commitment today. But (draws breath) ... we gave the ball away too easily when we had it, struggled to get it back when we lost it, fluffed our chances when they came, lacked creativity in the middle third, hit it long too often, looked as ineffective as we have done in a league game for some time, and were significantly short of Southampton's levels over 90 minutes. Despite their relative lack of chances, they did the basics so much better than we did, throughout.

I'm a huge fan of Fleck. The influence he has on games is underestimated by some on here. And he did good things today. But I also think that Freeman was seriously unlucky to lose the shirt, that we missed his pace breaking from midfield, his eye for a pass, his ability to keep the ball, and the dynamism he brings to us when we have possession in the middle of the park.

Didsy poses us a real conundrum. He's a technically accomplished player, who is capable of stuff that is beyond most of our squad, and we don't half need that kind of footballer in this division. Can we keep playing him, though, when he misses chances like today (espec the one in the first half)?

VAR? It may be fucking shit. But if we have several players offside in the oppo's area, from a dead ball, can we really complain?

Really disappointing. For the 10-15 mins we were on top, second half, we looked like we had the beating of them. In the end, sad to say, I felt we were second best by a stretch.

According to bbc reports’ the Hosts were the better team for large periods”.
From what I saw with my own eyes I would be inclined to agree.

 

[ShockingBadBuy]

According to bbc reports’ the Hosts were the better team for large periods”.
From what I saw with my own eyes I would be inclined to agree.

Yeah, I’d kind of agree with that. Especially for a period in the second half when the ground was rocking and we had them under the cosh. Not sure about “large” periods, though. And, overall, I just thought Soton were better than we were at doing all the things you need to do, to win games at Prem level.

I guess everyone sees it differently. Still really disappointed this morning.

 

[true99blade]

Not saying I agree with the rules but if you have your stoods up like that it has to be a red.

Studs weren’t up ffs.

 

[Nick Jansky]

Studs weren’t up ffs.

If the studs weren’t up he couldn’t have raked down the shin. And he did.

 

[Niceguyeddie]

If the studs weren’t up he couldn’t have raked down the shin. And he did.

That's not what I saw
His toe touched him and he Instantly pulled his foot back

 

[Nick Jansky]

That's not what I saw
His toe touched him and he Instantly pulled his foot back

The MOTD footage very clearly show studs raking down the shin.

 

[Niceguyeddie]

The MOTD footage very clearly show studs raking down the shin.

I haven't seen noted but didn't they all agree it wasn't a sending off ?

 

[Nick Jansky]

I haven't seen noted but didn't they all agree it wasn't a sending off ?

Wright thought it was harsh & I agree with him, but Billy didn’t need to put a tackle in there, it was stupid and gave the ref the opportunity to make the decision. Reminded me of Madine’s sending off last season, entirely needless and let the team down.

 

[haich1889]

Totally accidental. Not much he could have done about it and no penalty imo.

Rules allow defenders to get away with an accidental handball but attackers are not. That’s wank and needs changing so it’s consistent.

New rule:
The following ‘handball’ situations, even if ACCIDENTAL, will be a free kick:

. The ball touches a player’s hand/arm which has made their body unnaturally bigger.

I haven't watched match of the day so have no opinion. As it says in the rule 'accidental' doesn't exist any more if his arms were making his body size bigger. To me this means his arms need to be by his side or somewhere in front.

 

[haich1889]

The MOTD footage very clearly show studs raking down the shin.

Bias BBC

 

[Nick Jansky]

Bias BBC

They can’t show what isn’t there. And Wright’s comments show that there is no bias. Shouldn’t have been a red, but really stupid challenge, he brought it on himself.

 

[haich1889]

They can’t show what isn’t there. And Wright’s comments show that there is no bias. Shouldn’t have been a red, but really stupid challenge, he brought it on himself.

It was a joke ... relax

& they manage it in the news every day

 

[FallowfieldBlade]

Yesterday’s goal was a mistake
The two goals against Chelsea both mistakes
The first goals against Leicester a mistake

We’re more than holding our own in this league just need to cut out ridiculous mistakes as that’s the difference between the championship and the prem

 

[finlaytheblade]

They can’t show what isn’t there. And Wright’s comments show that there is no bias. Shouldn’t have been a red, but really stupid challenge, he brought it on himself.

Is that a 3 match league ban or does the cuptie count as one.

 

[Addison]

Is that a 3 match league ban or does the cuptie count as one.

Should be back for Watford sending off suspensions count cup games.