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    RedArmy1 wrote:
    THE SAINTS TEAM do better when worked hard and play regularly. The Xmas period is evidence of that. Playing Sunderland at home - after a good break for the players was frankly rubbish - the players had lost their tempo and intensity. Nigel should play a STRONG SIDE - like against Arsenal and there is still room for JWP and Steeeeeeeeeeve etc He should challenge himself and the Team. NIGEL - HAVE PRIDE IN THE CITY OF SOUTHAMPTON AND THE SUPPORTERS AND FIGHT ON 2 FRONTS. The usual bullish*t from Cup Competitions does not wash !!! and affecting Ticket Sales. Chelsea are bringing down a full Squad of Supporters and are UP for this one. ALSO : GET THE GOAL KEEPING SITUATION SORTED OUT. Admit : Gazza is one for the future. Kelvin is on his sell by date and if Artur does not cut it - then we are risking being relegated. You brought up WINS and GLORY and 2 Promotions but you are still learning the trade in this League. SOUTHAMPTON SHOULD BE SITTING COMFORTABLY MID TABLE ABOVE WET SPAM. Adapting to the Premiership (and the insistence of the style of play) and now currently the Goal Keeping Situation has cost SOUTHAMPTON valuable safety points. EVERYONE IS PROUD OF THE FIGHT AGAINST ARSENAL - but that is how you play the Top Half of the table by denying them time and space on the ball and then give yourself an opportunity to WIN a game of football. KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING AND WIN against Chelsea and VILLA AWAY. WE ARE SOUTHAMPTON. COYR.
    Here here!!

    Agree - The GK is important to sort out. You need a quality 'spine' in the PL - that means quality GK, Central Defender (or two) Midfield General and Centre Forward.

    I really do see our biggest weakness is in the GK right now! It has cost us points!

    Perception is everything, and what I mean by that is that a GK with a level of confidence really places 'doubt' in the mind of the opposition - can we score against this bloke, he is providing such a commanding performance in the 18 yard box - thats WHAT WE NEED!

    Can Davis get that back? Is he past it? Gazza is still young, Boruc get out there son and start DOMINATING that 18 yard box...thou shalt not pass!! I will encourage these guys to a point but I want to see some F**K YOU to the opposition from the GK"
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Lallana out, but Clyne could return

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Adam Lallana will not feature against Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup third round tie at St Mary's, although full-back Nathaniel Clyne could return.

Saints captain Lallana remains out with a knee injury and is likely to be sidelined with the problem for some weeks yet.

Right-back Nathaniel Clyne has missed the last two matches, also with a knee complaint, but could come into contention, while Gaston Ramirez is available after sustaining a dead leg in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Arsenal.

Emmanuel Mayuka is also available before leaving for African Cup of Nations duty with Zambia on Sunday.

Saints manager Nigel Adkins has indicated he is planning to name a stronger line-up than he used in the Capital One Cup this season, but also hinted that some players could be handed a break.

"The Capital One Cup was a great opportunity to play some of the younger players, who have now gone on to play for us in the Premier League," he said.

"I want to go and win the game against Chelsea, but I also have to be mindful that we have had a run of fixtures that are very close together.

"I have to make sure we arrive on the pitch on Saturday full of energy and not risking anyone picking up a serious injury."

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