U2 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 “People are probably are wondering, ‘Can they play in the same team?’ I think you saw in the last 20 minutes against Gladbach that yes they can." McClaren on Gini Jong. I like the sound of that.. He mentioned elsewhere how he liked it as an option if we needed a goal late in a game, but would prefer to start games with a more defensive midfielder in ahead of one of the pair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Will get shot down but that's why someone like Elmohamady or that Anderlecht bloke would be handy. Covers RB & RW, meaning Sissoko will be more likely considered one of the central midfielders. Elmohamady is more of a natural wide player, so yes I can see why he would fit that slot better than Sissoko. Whether he'd bring more overall to the team I'm not so sure. I think Sissoko might look a lot better in a team which is encouraged to pass and move rather than rely on two forwards to provide everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 “People are probably are wondering, ‘Can they play in the same team?’ I think you saw in the last 20 minutes against Gladbach that yes they can." McClaren on Gini Jong. I like the sound of that.. Yeah, fantastic news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 “People are probably are wondering, ‘Can they play in the same team?’ I think you saw in the last 20 minutes against Gladbach that yes they can." McClaren on Gini Jong. I like the sound of that.. He mentioned elsewhere how he liked it as an option if we needed a goal late in a game, but would prefer to start games with a more defensive midfielder in ahead of one of the pair. Colback - Anita............ oh dear. Maybe it will be better with McClaren but that sounds very defensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Sissoko isn't good enough to play in the centre ahead of de Jong or Wijnaldum, so RW is his spot. Slightly misleading to call it RW (I always envisage a RW to be very wide in a 4 or 5 or wide in a forward 3). But that slot on the right side of a 3 behind a target man does seem the position to which he is best suited. Let's hope it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Sissoko isn't good enough to play in the centre ahead of de Jong or Wijnaldum, so RW is his spot. Slightly misleading to call it RW (I always envisage a RW to be very wide in a 4 or 5 or wide in a forward 3). But that slot on the right side of a 3 behind a target man does seem the position to which he is best suited. Let's hope it is. That's a really good point actually. I would hope McClaren sees him (and anyone who plays the nominal RW, LW) operating in and around the penalty area, rather than glued to the touchline or chasing hopeful punts over the fullback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Sissoko isn't good enough to play in the centre ahead of de Jong or Wijnaldum, so RW is his spot. Slightly misleading to call it RW (I always envisage a RW to be very wide in a 4 or 5 or wide in a forward 3). But that slot on the right side of a 3 behind a target man does seem the position to which he is best suited. Let's hope it is. Is taht how we've been playing? My natural inclination is that's too far up to play Sissoko. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 “People are probably are wondering, ‘Can they play in the same team?’ I think you saw in the last 20 minutes against Gladbach that yes they can." McClaren on Gini Jong. I like the sound of that.. It's quotes like this that make me warm to McClaren. I can only imagine Pardew's thoughts on the same issue. He'd be petrified playing the two of them together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Sissoko isn't good enough to play in the centre ahead of de Jong or Wijnaldum, so RW is his spot. Slightly misleading to call it RW (I always envisage a RW to be very wide in a 4 or 5 or wide in a forward 3). But that slot on the right side of a 3 behind a target man does seem the position to which he is best suited. Let's hope it is. Is taht how we've been playing? My natural inclination is that's too far up to play Sissoko. don't know if it's how we've been playing pre season but it sees to me that that would get the best from him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 “People are probably are wondering, ‘Can they play in the same team?’ I think you saw in the last 20 minutes against Gladbach that yes they can." McClaren on Gini Jong. I like the sound of that.. It's quotes like this that make me warm to McClaren. I can only imagine Pardew's thoughts on the same issue. He'd be petrified playing the two of them together. "sa'ing sa'ing fret science and front foot, stop me if I'm getting too technical" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 “People are probably are wondering, ‘Can they play in the same team?’ I think you saw in the last 20 minutes against Gladbach that yes they can." McClaren on Gini Jong. I like the sound of that.. It's quotes like this that make me warm to McClaren. I can only imagine Pardew's thoughts on the same issue. He'd be petrified playing the two of them together. "sa'ing sa'ing fret science and front foot, stop me if I'm getting too technical" I think this is the one thing, above all else, that I despised about Pardew. The fact that in interviews he would always try and make out like his teams play progressive, attacking football but the reality is the exact opposite. Cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Steve McClaren has warned Southampton that success in the Europa League could come back to haunt them. Southampton face Newcastle on the opening game of the season on Sunday, just three days after easing past Dutch side Vitesse in their latest qualifying round on Thursday. But McClaren is less convinced by the long-term implications of such a busy early-season schedule once the full effects of the Premier League campaign kick in. McClaren said: "Southampton had a good season last season and they got into Europe but I think that will hinder them as the season goes on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Oh for fuck sake ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I watched the interview and it's not as bad as it sounds, basically said it could effect them later in the season because they started earlier than everyone else and at the same time they have an advantage early on because of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Okay, good. Because I really had enough of that shit with Pardew man. Really irritating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I watched the interview and it's not as bad as it sounds, basically said it could effect them later in the season because they started earlier than everyone else and at the same time they have an advantage early on because of that. Like when we started really early in that intertoto cup yonks ago...and ended up finishing 4th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I think virtually all managers dislike the format of the Europa League. I can't blame them too much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I think virtually all managers dislike the format of the Europa League. I can't blame them too much. Almost every manager says it, I can't see what the big deal is. You clearly have much less time to prepare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Not that I read interviews with foreign managers, but it seems a way bigger deal in this country than anywhere else with teams from other countries taking it far more seriously and not really letting it affect their league form. Any reason for that, the money at stake if a club gets relegated? The format is shite and there are far too many games like, no doubt about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I'm not sure TBH, you're right Europeans seem to enjoy it a lot more. Maybe just we're English and we have a superior attitude towards Europe in general, and the PL survival is everything to a lot of clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I watched the interview and it's not as bad as it sounds, basically said it could effect them later in the season because they started earlier than everyone else and at the same time they have an advantage early on because of that. Like when we started really early in that intertoto cup yonks ago...and ended up finishing 4th. We didn't actually play in Europe following that though, so while we started early competitively we had relatively few games that season to tire us owt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I watched the interview and it's not as bad as it sounds, basically said it could effect them later in the season because they started earlier than everyone else and at the same time they have an advantage early on because of that. Like when we started really early in that intertoto cup yonks ago...and ended up finishing 4th. Aye but usually those who start early do tend to end the season slowly because of it. Not defending the whole Europe excuses because i hate it and all teams should attack the competition with their best team IMO. But those who start doing qualifiers in pre season do tend to struggle towards the end of the season but start well. McClaren isn't wrong in that sense but it doesn't mean Southampton will mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Football is first and foremost for winning trophies, if you're unlikely to do that it should be to entertain the fans, and fans clearly enjoy being in Europe more than playing West Bromwich in another meaningless game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Another thing I've nothing he's changed. Players used to arrive to games in tracksuits. Now: http://i.imgur.com/oYyOfnu.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 He's two days early as well. I like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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