Southampton 3-1 Leeds Utd - Post Match Debate
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Southampton 3-1 Leeds Utd - Post Match Debate
Saturday 30th September 12:30pm | St Mary's
Leeds make the 420 mile round trip to the South Coast at the weekend to face an out of sorts Southampton team, desperate to stop the rot, and subsequent slide down the table.
Back to back wins at the beginning of the season seem like an eternity ago for Russell Martin and his men following straight defeats against Sunderland, Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough. They now sit 16th in the Championship, two points from the drop zone. Another loss on Saturday could spell the end for the former defender who Daniel Farke will remember from their days at Norwich.
Daniel Farke must decide whether to recall Joe Rodon back to the heart of the defence, after serving a one match suspension following his red card at Hull. Cooper and Cresswell are both biting at the bit, though in all honesty, the Spurs man will probably get the nod. The gaffer has a similar dilemma in midfield with both Gray and Kamara vying for one slot.
Patrick Bamford is nearing a return to action after his latest injury setback. The former Chelsea apprentice, who turned 30 earlier this month, suffered a hamstring strain during Leeds pre-season finale at Hearts, but returned to full training last week. He may travel with the team, but is likely to have little impact.
Dallas too is on the comeback trail. He's back in full training, and looking forward to a return to action, though Southampton may be a little ambitious. Willy Gnonto will be out of action for four weeks. The Italian International sustained ankle ligament damage during the Hull game, and went under the surgeons knife earlier this week.
Junior Firpo has not fully recovered from the knee injury that has kept him sidelined since June. He continues to train alone. Ethan Ampadu is carrying a knock, but should fit to travel down to Southampton on Friday lunchtime.
Under fire Saints boss Russell Martin may recall Ryan Manning and Joe Aribo back to he starting line up, after being dropped to the bench at Portman Road. They also weren't named in the starting line-up at Boro last weekend. Defenders Jack Stephens and Juan Larios continue to be ruled out whilst Summer signing Ross Stewart isn’t far from match fitness.
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Re: Southampton v Leeds Utd Match Thread
Meslier
Shackleton
Byram
Ampadu
Rodon
Struijk (c)
Summerville
Kamara
Piroe
Rutter
James
Would be my 11
Shackleton
Byram
Ampadu
Rodon
Struijk (c)
Summerville
Kamara
Piroe
Rutter
James
Would be my 11
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Re: Southampton v Leeds Utd Match Thread
I'd probably stick the Captains armband on Byram (if he starts)
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Re: Southampton v Leeds Utd Match Thread
I'd go along with that starting line although I'd probably make Rodon captain.The Subhuman wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 4:43 pm Meslier
Shackleton
Byram
Ampadu
Rodon
Struijk (c)
Summerville
Kamara
Piroe
Rutter
James
Would be my 11
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Re: Southampton v Leeds Utd Match Thread
Think it’s a 12.30 lunchtime kick off
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Re: Southampton v Leeds Utd Match Thread
Correct.
Is it on Sky?
Re: Southampton v Leeds Utd Match Thread
Anybody remember the dell , what a dump that was back in the day
Re: Southampton v Leeds Utd Match Thread
Been there a few times, I was at The Dell to see one of the best hat-tricks from a Leeds player.
That wooden stand & exit out of the away end was a disaster waiting to happen.
A year later I moved from the South, back to Yorkshire
Re: Southampton v Leeds Utd Match Thread
The team I'd go with, just hoping Farke chooses Rodon ahead of Coops.The Subhuman wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 4:43 pm Meslier
Shackleton
Byram
Ampadu
Rodon
Struijk (c)
Summerville
Kamara
Piroe
Rutter
James
Would be my 11
Re: Southampton v Leeds Utd Match Thread
That will probably be DF's 11 as well although he may go with Liam over Pascal but I hope not.The Subhuman wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 4:43 pm Meslier
Shackleton
Byram
Ampadu
Rodon
Struijk (c)
Summerville
Kamara
Piroe
Rutter
James
Would be my 11
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Re: Southampton v Leeds Utd Match Thread
Good recent record v Southampton.
W3 D2 L1
For 9
Against 4
Should be a doddle
W3 D2 L1
For 9
Against 4
Should be a doddle
Re: Southampton v Leeds Utd Match Thread
Should be winning this one but have we got that monkey off our back of giving struggling teams on a losing streak a boost? What Farke said resonated with me, got to think Southampton will have been doing hard work this week to find and fix the faults.
Re: Southampton v Leeds Utd Match Thread
Have to win because Ipswich Leicester and Preston ain't dropping any points lately
If that gap gets any wider we won't catch them over two seasons, never mind one
If that gap gets any wider we won't catch them over two seasons, never mind one
Re: Southampton v Leeds Utd Match Thread
I remember the away end it used to slope from right to left looked like the builders ain't finished working on it
Plus the torrents of piss coming out of the so called ablutionarys could have done with wellies on that day.
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Re: Southampton v Leeds Utd Match Thread
It's 3 in a week again so I expect there will be some rotation. Thinking we'll play our strongest side on Saturday then make a couple fo changes at home to QPR.
We have some nice options now. Gray/Kamara in midfield. 4 fit centerbacks. Shackleton to rotate with Ayling or Byram. Jaidon Anthony to possibly start a game. And Bamford could be on the bench.
My team is similar to others - but hard to predict what Farke will do
Meslier, Ayling, Rodon, Strujik, Byram, Ampadu, Kamara, James, Rutter, Summerville, Piroe
For rotation I'd had have Shackleton. Gray, and Anthony starting against QPR
It will be interesting to see how highly Farke rates Cooper
We have some nice options now. Gray/Kamara in midfield. 4 fit centerbacks. Shackleton to rotate with Ayling or Byram. Jaidon Anthony to possibly start a game. And Bamford could be on the bench.
My team is similar to others - but hard to predict what Farke will do
Meslier, Ayling, Rodon, Strujik, Byram, Ampadu, Kamara, James, Rutter, Summerville, Piroe
For rotation I'd had have Shackleton. Gray, and Anthony starting against QPR
It will be interesting to see how highly Farke rates Cooper
Re: Southampton v Leeds Utd Match Thread
Remember last season, two up & we blew it with the clueless Jesse in charge!
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