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Adam on eve of big time
8:00am Saturday 10th May 2008
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Adam Lallana admits his world has completely changed after the final two games of the season.
The youngster, who celebrates his 20th birthday today, played a key role in Saints' dramatic survival.
His 77th minute strike against West Brom helped the team to a valuable, confidence-boosting draw at the Hawthorns in their penultimate game.
Saints manager Nigel Pearson then threw him into one of the most pressurised matches in the club's history, as a 73rd minute substitute against Sheffield United on Sunday.
Although Lallana took it all in his stride, he said things were now very different for him, having been thrust well and truly into the spotlight.
"My whole life has changed in those last two games and I am so grateful for the opportunity," he said.
"For me, it's a bit of a shame the season has finished. It's stopped a bit early for me."
Lallana, who has blossomed into a potential first team star under Nigel Pearson, gives the Saints boss a lot of credit for believing in him ahead of the last two games.
"I had a couple of good reserve games and I was training with the first team," he said.
"He asked if I would be ready if he put me in and I said I would. He showed a lot of faith in me."
Lallana said he also had no hesitation about being involved on the final day when asked by Pearson.
He said: "He just asked me if I was ready and I said of course I am.' "He is quite calm and relaxed and he is confident in me.
"I was confident in my abilities and it was brilliant to come on and contribute to the win."
With Pearson's future as manager uncertain, Lallana threw his backing behind the Saints boss.
"I definitely want to see him back here," he said.
"He believes in me and I definitely want him to be here.
"He's brought a lot more passion and a better shape to the team."
Lallana now has his sights set on making an impact on the Championship next season.
"I have got my foot in the door now, I have proven I can do it, so hopefully I will play a big part next season," he said.
"The manager just said to keep myself in good shape over the summer and I have got a big season ahead of me, so be ready to kick on."
For Lawrie McMenemy's take on Saints' great escape, don't miss today's Daily Echo.
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Portswood Pete, says...
9:42am Sat 10 May 08
Trahsis, Doone says...
11:39am Sat 10 May 08
dainowel wrote:I agree with you that it is nice Lallana breaking into the team but frankly the rest of your post is ****. It's not only Lowe who has sold our young talent, it wasn't him that sold Bale and Blackstock...
After the dreadful season we have had it has been nice to see the emergence of a new young talent in Adam Llalana. Always assuming that the club can holds on to him which if Lowe returns is far from certain. That man is the worst thing that has ever happened to any football club is english football and it is our misfortune that he chose to alight in Southasmpton. Is there no law against directors awarding themselves shares as pay in the companies they are deemed to serve? Frankly the situation is both frustrating and ridiculous, as well as worrying for the thousands of fans who must be dreading Lowe's return more than the relegation the club has narrowly escaped.
muse, says...
12:09pm Sat 10 May 08
Condor Man, Southampton says...
1:24pm Sat 10 May 08
Barnacle Bill, somewhere on the high sea says...
12:42am Sun 11 May 08
Philip, Romse7 says...
10:27am Sun 11 May 08
Hindsight is 20-20 vision as they say.
One of our present problems is selling players to pay the bills. We have become a feeder club. Very sad.
As for Adam, IMO you have to be careful throwing young guys into a team which is losing too much of the time. Especially when they don't have the physical build. You can destroy a player's confidence.
Any way. Let's hope for the best!
Not So Simple Simon, says...
3:13pm Sun 11 May 08
Dave, Southampton says...
5:28pm Sun 11 May 08
SOUTHAMPTON FC- CURRENTLY THE LAST TEAM FROM THE SOUTH COAST TO PLAY EUROPEAN FOOTBALL.
pompey to bottle it
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
6:00pm Sun 11 May 08
Dave wrote:Why not Dave!
I'm going to stick a tenner on Portsmouth to get relegated next year. If Campbell goes and James has a rocky season I can see them struggling- can't see them lifting the cup either. SOUTHAMPTON FC- CURRENTLY THE LAST TEAM FROM THE SOUTH COAST TO PLAY EUROPEAN FOOTBALL. pompey to bottle it
They say, 'a mug and his money are soon parted', so you would be living up to the saying!
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
6:00pm Sun 11 May 08
Dave wrote:Why not Dave!
I'm going to stick a tenner on Portsmouth to get relegated next year. If Campbell goes and James has a rocky season I can see them struggling- can't see them lifting the cup either. SOUTHAMPTON FC- CURRENTLY THE LAST TEAM FROM THE SOUTH COAST TO PLAY EUROPEAN FOOTBALL. pompey to bottle it
They say, 'a mug and his money are soon parted', so you would be living up to the saying!
sailor sam, portsmouth says...
7:19pm Sun 11 May 08
Barnacle Bill wrote:Barnacle:- a marine shellfish that lives attached to rocks, ship bottoms etc
I have decided to start a one man crusade to stamp out the objectionable side of the rivalry between our wonderful club and that sad lot on Portsea Island. I have decided to call it Hug a Skate after that Etonian snob now leading Britains other fascist political party. I would like to set the ball rolling by giving Sailor Sam a big hug. He will not be frightened by the prospect as I know he has been hugged by many a sailor in his time. Afterwards I think I shall give that silly boy Skate 657 a big hug but this time I will not let go until I have managed to squeeze every trace of breath out of his worthless body.
Bill:- a statement of money owed.
Not a bad choice of name!
A mollusc with no gastronomic use and a penchant for a ship's bottom! Something we have to pay!
Thanks for the offer of a big hug, but am scared that you may mistake me for my ship, and attach yourself to a part of my anatomy!
That would not be a price worth paying!
Crew 657? I think he could only benefit from the experience!
crew 657, new forest says...
11:00pm Sun 11 May 08
who was born with a very small willy
he was all gob no go
and he never did show
in the dev thats make billy look silly
ayyyyyyyyyyy, southampton says...
11:26pm Sun 11 May 08
Portswood Pete wrote:idiakez and viafara are better than lallana, not saying that lallana ont be much better in the future, but look at idiakez season with derby a few years ago when he played every match and the fans got behind him. Lallana will have a lot to do to beat that.
It's a pity that Pearson, and Gorman/Dodd/Burley before him, couldn't see that Adam was a real talent and brought him into the side earlier, not just for the occasional bit part but from kick off for every game. Anyone who thinks that Viafara or Idiakez is better than Lallana wants their head read.
John MacDonald, Southampton says...
1:41pm Mon 12 May 08
COYR
True Blue, Fareham says...
7:51pm Mon 12 May 08
Does that mean that he is on the move to Pompey?
Ellis, souithampton says...
9:47am Tue 13 May 08
Ellis, souithampton says...
9:48am Tue 13 May 08
Benny Fitt, Thornhill says...
11:00am Tue 13 May 08
Ellis wrote:Well Ellis, had you thought that maybe he has reached his level at Reserve team standard.
if your one to watch adam in the reserves you soon realise he\'s the man of the match. centre off the game, playmaker, striker, conrol commitment and in tackles. got a good vision for a good pass not only this but His skill is next to nothing! this boy could be better than theo as an all round player in my eyes! Oliver Lancashire is next!
He is 20, an age when some players have obtained a full cap!
What's holding him up?
The coaching?
Benny Fitt, Thornhill says...
11:00am Tue 13 May 08
Ellis wrote:Well Ellis, had you thought that maybe he has reached his level at Reserve team standard.
if your one to watch adam in the reserves you soon realise he\'s the man of the match. centre off the game, playmaker, striker, conrol commitment and in tackles. got a good vision for a good pass not only this but His skill is next to nothing! this boy could be better than theo as an all round player in my eyes! Oliver Lancashire is next!
He is 20, an age when some players have obtained a full cap!
What's holding him up?
The coaching?
Benny Fitt, Thornhill says...
11:04am Tue 13 May 08
Ellis wrote:Adam is now 20 Ellis! An age when many have gained a full cap for their country!
if your one to watch adam in the reserves you soon realise he's the man of the match. centre off the game, playmaker, striker, conrol commitment and in tackles. got a good vision for a good pass not only this but His skill is next to nothing! this boy could be better than theo as an all round player in my eyes! Oliver Lancashire is next!
If, as you say, he is such a talent in the reserves, could it be that that is his level?
Why has it taken so long to progress?
Is it the coaching?
When the first team have been crying out for some such talent, why has the talent you have seen, not been seen by those who make the decisions?
Osama Bin Laden, A Cave far far away says...
11:47am Tue 13 May 08
Stan, works at southampton gas meters says...
3:30pm Tue 13 May 08
are planning their attack at St mary's stadium, So that Lowe can get his money back and Redknapp wants to get revenge on the ones who called him "judas", as he said he was'nt happy about it. So southampton fans watch your backs and southampton fc be very careful with who you trust because you may be attacted when you least expect it.
True Blue, Fareham says...
5:19pm Tue 13 May 08
Stan wrote:Don't worry Stan, I am certain that no one will be 'attacted' when they least expect it!
I have just heard that Redknapp and Rupert Lowe are planning their attack at St mary's stadium, So that Lowe can get his money back and Redknapp wants to get revenge on the ones who called him "judas", as he said he was'nt happy about it. So southampton fans watch your backs and southampton fc be very careful with who you trust because you may be attacted when you least expect it.
the Truth Master, in the Real World says...
7:15pm Tue 13 May 08
True Blue wrote:WATCH OUT, they might "sneat" up on them from behind, or matbe even set up an "ambosh"!
Stan wrote: I have just heard that Redknapp and Rupert Lowe are planning their attack at St mary's stadium, So that Lowe can get his money back and Redknapp wants to get revenge on the ones who called him "judas", as he said he was'nt happy about it. So southampton fans watch your backs and southampton fc be very careful with who you trust because you may be attacted when you least expect it.Don't worry Stan, I am certain that no one will be 'attacted' when they least expect it!
the Truth Master, in the Real World says...
7:31pm Tue 13 May 08
the Truth Master wrote:MATBE? Typical innit, take the p*ss out of someone elses mistakes then do it myself! DUH!! What a plonker!
True Blue wrote:WATCH OUT, they might "sneat" up on them from behind, or matbe even set up an "ambosh"!Stan wrote: I have just heard that Redknapp and Rupert Lowe are planning their attack at St mary's stadium, So that Lowe can get his money back and Redknapp wants to get revenge on the ones who called him "judas", as he said he was'nt happy about it. So southampton fans watch your backs and southampton fc be very careful with who you trust because you may be attacted when you least expect it.Don't worry Stan, I am certain that no one will be 'attacted' when they least expect it!
True Blue, Fareham says...
11:30pm Tue 13 May 08
the Truth Master wrote:Yep! I'll second that!
the Truth Master wrote:MATBE? Typical innit, take the p*ss out of someone elses mistakes then do it myself! DUH!! What a plonker!True Blue wrote:WATCH OUT, they might \"sneat\" up on them from behind, or matbe even set up an \"ambosh\"!Stan wrote: I have just heard that Redknapp and Rupert Lowe are planning their attack at St mary\'s stadium, So that Lowe can get his money back and Redknapp wants to get revenge on the ones who called him \"judas\", as he said he was\'nt happy about it. So southampton fans watch your backs and southampton fc be very careful with who you trust because you may be attacted when you least expect it.Don\'t worry Stan, I am certain that no one will be \'attacted\' when they least expect it!
the Truth Master, in the Real World says...
10:07am Wed 14 May 08
True Blue wrote:I thought you would!
the Truth Master wrote:Yep! I'll second that!the Truth Master wrote:MATBE? Typical innit, take the p*ss out of someone elses mistakes then do it myself! DUH!! What a plonker!True Blue wrote:WATCH OUT, they might \"sneat\" up on them from behind, or matbe even set up an \"ambosh\"!Stan wrote: I have just heard that Redknapp and Rupert Lowe are planning their attack at St mary\'s stadium, So that Lowe can get his money back and Redknapp wants to get revenge on the ones who called him \"judas\", as he said he was\'nt happy about it. So southampton fans watch your backs and southampton fc be very careful with who you trust because you may be attacted when you least expect it.Don\'t worry Stan, I am certain that no one will be \'attacted\' when they least expect it!
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dainowel, Poole says...
8:31am Sat 10 May 08
Always assuming that the club can holds on to him which if Lowe returns is far from certain.
That man is the worst thing that has ever happened to any football club is english football and it is our misfortune that he chose to alight in Southasmpton.
Is there no law against directors awarding themselves shares as pay in the companies they are deemed to serve?
Frankly the situation is both frustrating and ridiculous, as well as worrying for the thousands of fans who must be dreading Lowe's return more than the relegation the club has narrowly escaped.