Tomo 21,751 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 In the summer it was all doom and gloom at St Marys, manager departing, player's leaving in their droves and all in sundry predicting them to head back down the league's faster than they came up, the reality however has been the exact opposite. Word is Koeman was more than happy to let those player's leave as he had cheaper upgrades in mind (he also apparently dug his heels in to prevent Schnedierlin leaving) and he was not wrong. Forster, Alderwield, Bertrand, Mane, Tadic and Pelle are comprehensively outperforming the players they came in to replace and 22 games in they sit above every single team they lost player's (and there manager) too last summer. When The Saints made the fast start they did which saw them 2nd in November while people were impressed, they weren't convinced by their staying power, with the lines of "they haven't had many big teams yet" and "this has happened before and like the rest they will tail off" and as December drew in that was starting to look like reality. The big test's came and with it defeats, both Manchester club's won at St Marys in a week with a defeat at The Emirates sandwiched in the middle, then followed losses away at Burnley and a shock at Brammall Lane, the bubble appeared to have well and truly burst.But then came the resurgence, since that defeat in the cup they have won against Everton, Palace, Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle while drawing at home to Chelsea, that isn't just CL form that is title form. So no longer can the claim be they are still to be tested as they have been the past month, if it was merely a spell of good form it would have tailed off by now, they have a solid foundation aswell as a proven manager in Koeman so it begs the question, are Southampton going to get top 4? And even build on that? They have got quite a few of these "tests" were people thought the bubble would burst out of the way and still sit 3rd, with the exception of Chelsea and City away their remaining fixtures look very winnable indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,326 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I'd absolutely love it if they got Champions League - Especially if they went straight into the groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Hazardous 17 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 They will finish the league 3rd, I believe. And they deserve it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Hopefuly 3rd or 4th. They deserve it. Plus anything that can kick United or Arsenal lower in table is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedsBlue 1,549 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Hopefuly 3rd or 4th. They deserve it. Plus anything that can kick United or Arsenal lower in table is great.honestly,I'd rather see Arsenal finish in the top 4 than United back in Europe. 1. Chelsea2. City3. Southampton4. Arsenal would be simply amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 It's simply incredible, isn't it?We've seen teams like this, who start very well in the league but eventually squander off. Their best players get taken, they fail to cope with the pressures of consistency and even struggle away from home.Southampaton had a great season under Pochettino. Then they lost him, Lallana, Shaw and Rodriguez to a long term injury.. As the saying goes, they have no right to be challenging how they are.Smart recruitment and tactical astuteness from Koeman has seen them go on this incredible run and they deserve to finish 3rd. I hope they're able to continue this challenge in the 2015-16 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 They lost 3 english players they brought 2 new foreign (plus one english) and they are higher than last year. Well...english football needs big change if they want to create any world class players in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUMB 189 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014%E2%80%9315_Southampton_F.C._season#Transfersthey sold 5 english players (and Lovren) and bought 1 english player (GK) and 5 foreign.I hope they finish 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014%E2%80%9315_Southampton_F.C._season#Transfersthey sold 5 english players (and Lovren) and bought 1 english player (GK) and 5 foreign.I hope they finish 3rd.Blasphemy! They are buying the league. Get your torches out everybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDance 552 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 2nd, 3rd or 4th would be nice, it's always nice when a small team fight to play with the big boys and I'd rather City drop to 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obiwan92 217 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 If they're 3rd, they'll get a huge boost of revenue and popularity, which I would absolutely love.Anything to knock Arsenal and Man United down a peg. Would even love West Ham to challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,326 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Would even love West Ham to challenge.Lets not get ahead of ourselves now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Northampton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezza 1,965 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Northampton.Made my morning!Top 4 would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidator 5,176 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Northampton.Northampton is a shithole. Went for a night out there once when visiting a friend at Uni there. The women all have beards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Northampton is a shithole. Went for a night out there once when visiting a friend at Uni there. The women all have beardsYou must have been the most effeminate person there. Those blonde locks and soft face must betray you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Northampton is a shithole. Went for a night out there once when visiting a friend at Uni there. The women all have beardsNorthampton is that place where the London Midland train stops for about 15-minutes on the way back from Birmingham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidator 5,176 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 You must have been the most effeminate person there. Those blonde locks and soft face must betray you.bitchez love the blonde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidator 5,176 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Northampton is that place where the London Midland train stops for about 15-minutes on the way back from Birmingham It is! and it is in those 15 minutes looking longingly out the window that you begin to question what the point of life is. Why delay the inevitable? Just kill yourself now.Well, that's what I usually end up thinking at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 It is! and it is in those 15 minutes looking longingly out the window that you begin to question what the point of life is. Why delay the inevitable? Just kill yourself now.Well, that's what I usually end up thinking at leastNever have my thoughts been summarised by another so well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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