Match Thread Southampton vs Everton - Preview, Match Report & MotM Poll

[Brett Angell Delight]

The fact we’re signing players to try and put crosses into a permanently injured player is worrying tbh.

Probably hoped we were going to have an easier time getting a backup/replacement striker in.

In any event, I’m backing him to become decent.

 

[mikel_88]

If we are completely honest we need a complete new front 3 in the next window, Maupay not the long term solution and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, will he ever stay fit long enough to be any use. The wingers dont contribute enough goals or assists, goal scoring definitely going to hinder us this season unless it is addressed in January.

Same gray and gordon can look good but really need another option when they aint in the game.

 

[davek]

It was as plain as the nose on your face we needed a target man in when Richarlison left. The faith paid in Calvert-Lewin to get out there and get on the end of chances was ridiculous.

We'll struggle to score like this at least until January now.

The club is pathetic.

 

[nsno-chris]

Everything apart from our attacking options are fine

Gray and McNeil are terrible, their decision making is beyond bad

 

[Amokachi1995]

If Gordon isn't fit enough to come on maybe bring Garner on for McNeil and push iwobi further forward.

 

[Tel001]

So much better at the back and dominant in midfield.

Absolutely toothless in the final third.

Was going to say the same , good news is our gk, defence and midfield is much improved from last year .

We need a new front 3 and we would have a pretty decent team

 

[Bohemian Toffee]

Southampton go through purple patches but look utter dross the rest of the time - they basically stay in the league because they turn up for about a third of the season.

They are nowhere near on it today and need beating, got to get into the boys at half time and stress that little bit of quality will be enough to win it.

 

[Sharpattack]

Southampton can’t be as bad in the second half which is bad news for us. I expect them to nick this 1-0

 

[Mutzo Nutzo]

McNeill off and Gordon on please fat-boy

 

[HalfTimeSayers]

McNeil has had a handful of games, some as part of a “fluid” front 3 without a striker, and now a couple with Maupay. Given what we know he can be decent at, I’d imagine he was brought in to put it on Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s bonce.

Not that, as a professional footy player, he shouldn’t be able to do anything else, but I see it as genuine mitigation. I think he’ll settle down into being a very decent squad player for us.

Fair assessment. But by the end of the window, he looked completely at odds with what we went for. Stamina, grit, athleticism and self confidence in all our other buys. If he had raw pace it would make sense. He has a good touch and is clearly not a terrible technician but he possesses no outstanding attributes other than an alleged wand.

Looks like when we bought an alleged set piece wizard in GS and then never ever scored again from a direct free kick or any of his terrible corners.

 

[brieverton]

Sums up where we are at present.
Defence & Midfield solid and composed.
No finesse, very little creativity.
Gray very frustrating to watch.
Would like to see both Garner & Gordon.

 

[when i score we riot]

Welp, our wingers are just headless chickens and Maupay isn't really getting much good from it either.
Wonder if Frank asked them to not supply Maupay or what, half our half-chances would be goals if they'd rather focus on getting the ball to a finisher.

Gana has been an absolute titan today. Seamus done well too. Iwobi and Onana good as well.
McNeil is stumbling and grasping at straws, while Gray is getting all the chances and simply wasting them as if on purpose.

We're not losing this if we keep going like this. Goals will surely come.

 

[TimHowardsBeardJuice]

My grandmother is more of a goal thread then him. Plays nice and does nothing.

She says hi btw

 

[billybadger]

Is Gordon carrying an injury.. been talk of him playing for England all week then he’s suddenly not in team replaced by a guy I could out pace

 

[Chegsy]

One thing is clear. Anything wiggle room we have in January needs to go on a forward.