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Tadanari Lee to make Premier League bow?
10:40am Monday 17th December 2012 in Sport
Tadanari Lee to make Premier League bow?
Forgotten man Tadanari Lee is hoping to stake a claim to replace Adam Lallana in the Saints team.
The Japanese striker has yet to feature in the Premier League after a promising start to his Saints career was halted in its tracks by injury.
Lee has been trying to prove his fitness and form as an overage player in the under-21s and is hoping for another chance to do exactly that tonight as Saints take on Newcastle in the first game to be played by the team at the Silverlake Stadium since a tie up with Eastleigh.
The 26-year-old arrived to quite a fanfare when he signed almost a year ago and enjoyed a decent start as he settled into life at the club, scoring a memorable goal against Derby.
However, injury problems have never been too far away for Lee who has figured just twice this season.
Both of those games have been in the Capital One Cup, with a goal in the comfortable 4-1 win at Stevenage and 67 minutes in the defeat at Leeds.
The knee ligament injury to Lallana, which is likely to rule him out for at least the Christmas and New Year fixtures, has opened the door to a number of Saints’ fringe players to step forward and try and grab themselves a spot in what has been a settled, and successful, side of late.
Being left footed and an energetic presence Lee could slot into the role filled by Lallana but he has serious competition to fend off.
Jay Rodriguez has also played there while Gaston Ramirez and Jason Puncheon are also both comfortable in that position, which could open the door for the likes of Emmanuel Mayuka and Guly do Prado who have had to settle for spots on the bench.
And that is assuming that Adkins keeps the same formation without Lallana’s considerable presence.
The game at Eastleigh this evening could also see the likes of Richard Chaplow, Frazer Richardson and Danny Fox getting a run out, while Artur Boruc could feature in goal.
Saints are allowed to field three over-age players in their under-21s side.
Saints’ under-21s are battling for a place in the Elite Group Stage of the Professional Development League and will play more home games at the Silverlake after Christmas.
Comments(34)
RedArmy1
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11:20am Mon 17 Dec 12
Lose the ball 3/4 up the pitch and a counter attacking side can punish you.
If I remember correctly Ben Reeves came on as a Sub one game and the side seemed weaker on that side. He did not impose itself that day.
Tad. Lee also did not over impress in the last U-21 - but then he needs the quality around him to shine.
Gaston came on for Lallana last game and the play making actually improved.
The good news is that with J-Rod as well - Nigel has options.
The fans are pumped up for Sunderland and Fulham and WE WANT THE WINS.
WE ARE SOUTHAMPTON.
COYR.
rocketone
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11:27am Mon 17 Dec 12
Guly is up there with a good shout because of his energy and desire.
If the "fans" boo him it will be heard by the other players too. Remember Jose's reaction?
Do that again and do not be surprised if players decide to leave!
Yes they all heard it and none of them liked it!
Individual comments do not get seen, but the general impression is known throughout the squad.
Another poster on another thread spoke about a knockabout with Clyne on Millbrook Rec and said he was an ordinary bloke. They all are, they just happen to be brilliant at football.
Support whatever players the manager chooses and hope he knows what he is doing. Probably got a better idea than any of us, he works with the players on a daily basis
rocketone
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11:30am Mon 17 Dec 12
Three options and I didn't even watch them train!
alan.of.eastleigh
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12:12pm Mon 17 Dec 12
netleyterry wrote:It's the obvious choice. You may not like him but his pass completion rate is amongst the best in the club. Would love to see him back in the side proving the cynics wrong.
I just hope NA do's not bring do Prado in
OSPREYSAINT
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12:15pm Mon 17 Dec 12
RedArmy1
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12:31pm Mon 17 Dec 12
Play with belief and tenacity and guile and score the long over due goal - and the positivity of the Reading Game ....
and like Jason - he will return to being one of the fans favourites.
HE HAS WORK TO DO !!
Cannot wait to celebrate the 6 Points up on offer in next two games.
RED ARMY. WIN-WIN-WIN. COYR
promised land
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12:51pm Mon 17 Dec 12
OSPREYSAINT wrote:Here here ! Those who choose to boo Guly etc are also criticising Adkins as a manager. In Adkins I trust !
If NA thinks that Guly is good enough, I won't grumble, he has been getting a bad press, but that seems to be coming from people with poor perception of football, or have other issues.
Licky_Rambert
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1:03pm Mon 17 Dec 12
rocketone wrote:what did Jose do? i was at the reading game, but was too busy booing Guly to see what he did......
All the players in the squad are looking how they could fit in with Adam out. Guly is up there with a good shout because of his energy and desire. If the "fans" boo him it will be heard by the other players too. Remember Jose's reaction? Do that again and do not be surprised if players decide to leave! Yes they all heard it and none of them liked it! Individual comments do not get seen, but the general impression is known throughout the squad. Another poster on another thread spoke about a knockabout with Clyne on Millbrook Rec and said he was an ordinary bloke. They all are, they just happen to be brilliant at football. Support whatever players the manager chooses and hope he knows what he is doing. Probably got a better idea than any of us, he works with the players on a daily basis
worried of n e hampshire
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1:27pm Mon 17 Dec 12
Licky_Rambert wrote:door handle
rocketone wrote: All the players in the squad are looking how they could fit in with Adam out. Guly is up there with a good shout because of his energy and desire. If the "fans" boo him it will be heard by the other players too. Remember Jose's reaction? Do that again and do not be surprised if players decide to leave! Yes they all heard it and none of them liked it! Individual comments do not get seen, but the general impression is known throughout the squad. Another poster on another thread spoke about a knockabout with Clyne on Millbrook Rec and said he was an ordinary bloke. They all are, they just happen to be brilliant at football. Support whatever players the manager chooses and hope he knows what he is doing. Probably got a better idea than any of us, he works with the players on a daily basiswhat did Jose do? i was at the reading game, but was too busy booing Guly to see what he did......
lowe esteem
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1:51pm Mon 17 Dec 12
promised land wrote:and they were booing him when he was one of our leading scorers despite playing out of position or off the bench...i have some quite draconian measures in mind for people who boo, leave matches early or steal from charity.
OSPREYSAINT wrote:Here here ! Those who choose to boo Guly etc are also criticising Adkins as a manager. In Adkins I trust !
If NA thinks that Guly is good enough, I won't grumble, he has been getting a bad press, but that seems to be coming from people with poor perception of football, or have other issues.
EternalXSamurai
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1:53pm Mon 17 Dec 12
SO50 Saint
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1:55pm Mon 17 Dec 12
Costa Baz
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2:21pm Mon 17 Dec 12
Keep the right side strong, and just worry about filling one position.
I thought Lee's movement and link up play, last season, were quite good, so I'd like to see him given a chance.
He is also more of a goal threat, in open play, than Fox or Reeves, IMO, although they could both do a job there.
Could be decided by who plays down the right for Sunderland ... Adam Johnson (?), which may lead Adkins to give Shaw more protection.
CB FRY LIVES
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2:32pm Mon 17 Dec 12
If Guly is picked the fans should get behind him.ditto Danny Fox.SUNDERLAND is a must win game or certainly a must not ose game so whoever NA picks lets get behind the team.We can nit pick and be match of the day armchair critics when the ref has blown for full time.
COYR
tugboat
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2:53pm Mon 17 Dec 12
Tad lee will hack it at this level but as with all players that remain mostly unused he will need to be cut a bit of slack.
personally I think he is a great player and will give 100%,as would Mayuka given the chance. Be great to see them paired up in a 4-4-2 with ramirez in the hole.
NA.s decision to play with effectively two holding midfielders was a masterstroke but we seem to sacrifice some width at times as a result.
Perhaps if a dominant CB comes in one of them can be freed up,to give us even more options.
Sir Ricky will be rested at some point,that will cause some to bite their nails,but it will happen.
Exciting times ,a great squad ,and only going to get better.
Jameski
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5:36pm Mon 17 Dec 12
alan.of.eastleigh wrote:Probably because he always passes it back, not forwards
netleyterry wrote:It's the obvious choice. You may not like him but his pass completion rate is amongst the best in the club. Would love to see him back in the side proving the cynics wrong.
I just hope NA do's not bring do Prado in
ShakeyWiffles
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5:40pm Mon 17 Dec 12
Southampton boy
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7:30pm Mon 17 Dec 12
BracknellSaint
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8:11pm Mon 17 Dec 12
Can't wait for him to be back in the squad.
saintmicky
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10:09pm Mon 17 Dec 12
alan.of.eastleigh wrote:Agree, I certainly have been a Guly cinic, but felt as thought he was going to prove me wrong when he came on against Reading, seriously hope he will prove me wrong if he gets more football. We all know he is capable, that's why he is soooo frustrating!!
netleyterry wrote:It's the obvious choice. You may not like him but his pass completion rate is amongst the best in the club. Would love to see him back in the side proving the cynics wrong.
I just hope NA do's not bring do Prado in
COYRS STID
bigfella777
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4:47am Tue 18 Dec 12
franiow
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8:14am Tue 18 Dec 12
Adkins sees Guly as his go to guy...good enough for me. He certainly never deserves to be booed.
AndyAndrews
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9:16am Tue 18 Dec 12
sarfhamton
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9:27am Tue 18 Dec 12
AndyAndrews wrote:Lee was good last night but to be frank he was made to look average by some of the others. Reeve and Sinclair will be 1st team standard by the end of the season.
I watched the U21s and they were a superb attacking team. Tadanari Lee was OK but not exceptional...
The future is very bright based on last night.
sarfhamton
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9:28am Tue 18 Dec 12
bigfella777 wrote:Joking aside i would have Waigo over Guly any day of the week
Why cant they get Papa Waigo back from Ascoli, sign him up. He's still only 28.
Saint 2701
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11:05am Tue 18 Dec 12
ShakeyWiffles wrote:Fans who actually financially support the saints have the right to do as they please IMO and i for one will boo Fox on to the pitch, he's a defender that can't defend... work that one out. Coincidence that we've stopped leaking goals since he's been out of the team... i think not.
I thin anyone who boos Guly and/or Fox should show us all why they deserve a boo and get on the pitch themselves! They have no right at all to boo someone on something that they could only dream about doing. Bunch of cnuts
On the otherhand, not got a problem with Guly, harshly criticised, scored alot of vital goals last year and seems to be a confidence/luxury player, looks sharp at the moment and looks alot better than J-Rod.
Rant over, 3 points Saturday please, 3 -1 Guly first goal and a Lambert brace. Heard it here first.
Taoboy
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11:14am Tue 18 Dec 12
rocketone wrote:Good post yet there is a concentration on the negative in life generally. Folks made a thing about the booing Guly do Prado recently. I was there and from the chapel gained the impression that the booing was aimed at the player being spoken to by the ref.
All the players in the squad are looking how they could fit in with Adam out.
Guly is up there with a good shout because of his energy and desire.
If the "fans" boo him it will be heard by the other players too. Remember Jose's reaction?
Do that again and do not be surprised if players decide to leave!
Yes they all heard it and none of them liked it!
Individual comments do not get seen, but the general impression is known throughout the squad.
Another poster on another thread spoke about a knockabout with Clyne on Millbrook Rec and said he was an ordinary bloke. They all are, they just happen to be brilliant at football.
Support whatever players the manager chooses and hope he knows what he is doing. Probably got a better idea than any of us, he works with the players on a daily basis
There also is the knowledge that on a bad day he can make unforced errors And on a good day he can be sublime. The nervousness is understandable.
It would be good to see tad lee in the side if tactics warranted it, his goal last season looked so easy yet he knew He had to carry it the whole way
2010chappy
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2:04pm Tue 18 Dec 12
RedArmy1 wrote:So what exactly has the guy done wrong on a football pitch?
On the subject of Guly - he needs to Win the Crowd over. Play with belief and tenacity and guile and score the long over due goal - and the positivity of the Reading Game .... and like Jason - he will return to being one of the fans favourites. HE HAS WORK TO DO !! Cannot wait to celebrate the 6 Points up on offer in next two games. RED ARMY. WIN-WIN-WIN. COYR
His effort is good, he can be a decent passer, he's not the best finisher, but neither is Puncheon or Lallana. I think the drink driving stuff got to him and he is paying his penalty for that. The guy needs to be supported like Puncheon has been. Even at the peak of his dispute he was not booed when he turned out for us.
OSPREYSAINT
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8:57pm Tue 18 Dec 12
Saint 2701 wrote:A true fan would never boo one of his own players, no matter how bad he is perceived to be, It serves no purpose other than satisfying the persons ego,
ShakeyWiffles wrote:Fans who actually financially support the saints have the right to do as they please IMO and i for one will boo Fox on to the pitch, he's a defender that can't defend... work that one out. Coincidence that we've stopped leaking goals since he's been out of the team... i think not.
I thin anyone who boos Guly and/or Fox should show us all why they deserve a boo and get on the pitch themselves! They have no right at all to boo someone on something that they could only dream about doing. Bunch of cnuts
On the otherhand, not got a problem with Guly, harshly criticised, scored alot of vital goals last year and seems to be a confidence/luxury player, looks sharp at the moment and looks alot better than J-Rod.
Rant over, 3 points Saturday please, 3 -1 Guly first goal and a Lambert brace. Heard it here first.
OSPREYSAINT
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9:04pm Tue 18 Dec 12
sarfhamton wrote:If someone had explained the off side rule to Papa Wiago he would have been even more effective than he was. Loved his unpredictability and the guy really wanted to stay.
bigfella777 wrote:Joking aside i would have Waigo over Guly any day of the week
Why cant they get Papa Waigo back from Ascoli, sign him up. He's still only 28.
SouthamptonLegend
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7:27am Wed 19 Dec 12
OSPREYSAINT wrote:Think you'll find he was just too **** quick!!
sarfhamton wrote:If someone had explained the off side rule to Papa Wiago he would have been even more effective than he was. Loved his unpredictability and the guy really wanted to stay.
bigfella777 wrote:Joking aside i would have Waigo over Guly any day of the week
Why cant they get Papa Waigo back from Ascoli, sign him up. He's still only 28.
I would love to see Papa Waigo at St. Mary's again!!!
Alicesdad
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9:30am Wed 19 Dec 12
bigfella777
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9:44am Wed 19 Dec 12
SouthamptonLegend wrote:He was like solid muscle,remember the Johnstons paint final? apparently he is in trouble with Fifa over something.
OSPREYSAINT wrote:Think you'll find he was just too **** quick!!
sarfhamton wrote:If someone had explained the off side rule to Papa Wiago he would have been even more effective than he was. Loved his unpredictability and the guy really wanted to stay.
bigfella777 wrote:Joking aside i would have Waigo over Guly any day of the week
Why cant they get Papa Waigo back from Ascoli, sign him up. He's still only 28.
I would love to see Papa Waigo at St. Mary's again!!!
netleyterry says...
11:07am Mon 17 Dec 12