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Fox on standby as Shaw battles injury
6:30am Friday 1st March 2013 in Saints News
LUKE SHAW
Luke Shaw is a doubt for Saints ahead of tomorrow’s game against QPR.
The teenage left back was forced off during last weekend’s defeat at Newcastle with a knock and was replaced by the unfortunate Danny Fox, who gave away a penalty and clattered the ball against Jos Hooiveld for an own goal.
Fox is on standby to come into the team from the start against QPR and put that behind him.
Mauricio Pochettino also has to think about whether to shuffle things around with his forward players, having left Jason Puncheon and Gaston Ramirez on the bench for the game against the Magpies.
Jose Fonte is also pushing for a recall at the heart of defence.
Pochettino is well aware of the importance of the QPR game and the chance it gives his side to pull further away from danger.
His opposite number, Harry Redknapp, believes that 37 points will keep a side in the Premier League season.
If Saints were to defeat QPR they would have to amass just seven points from their remaining ten games to hit that figure.
Pochettino though is more cautious.
“We haven’t set ourselves a certain amount of points,” he said through his translator.
“We have just set out to win every single match and then at the end of the season we will look at how close we came to achieving the ambitions we have.”
Pochettino has clearly heard plenty about the open sore with Saints fans that is the Redknapp era but is urging the fans to keep behind his side as well this weekend.
“I do know the past of Southampton, but I do not know every single detail of what happened,” the Argentinian said.
“I am always interested in football matters so I have become interested in this matter as well.
“But I think my main goal is always to generate a positive atmosphere for my team and always respect what the people say.
“I will thoroughly respect whatever they want to say on Saturday, but I think what is truly important is that they get behind the team and push us to try and get the three points as best as we can.”
It is now six weeks since Pochettino replaced fans’ favourite Nigel Adkins at the Saints helm.
The former Espanyol boss is getting into the swing of things and is impressed by the level of support he receives.
“It is very different to being in Barcelona,” he said. “Joking aside, we (the coaching staff) are very happy to be here.
“We have found ourselves in a very tranquil city, a very calm place during the week.
“We spend from 7am to 8pm at the training ground so we don’t get to see much of the city, but it is true that we experience football in a much more intense way here.
“We are very aware of the passion of the English fans and of those in the Premier League.
“I think every game we have played at St Mary’s we have felt that warmth and kindness from the fans.
“So far so good, we have just experienced good things so far.”
Comments(25)
BracknellSaint
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7:51am Fri 1 Mar 13
Just too scared of Fox anywhere near the team I'm afraid...
MrBrightside85
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8:03am Fri 1 Mar 13
Puddletown Saint wrote:i however AM a Fox basher. The bloke is a complete liability. I would much rather we do what we did against Villa and bring Richardson in at RB and play Clyne at left back, or indeed give Forren a chance to show why we paid what we did for him and push Yoshida out to LB. I really hope Fox doesn't play, we cant afford to lose this game.
I am not a Fox basher but.........
Surely Forren would do a job there and even Matt Targett.
Punch Adam and Gaston up front.
Jose and Yos to pair up in defence.
Smash saggy chops - 4-1 COYR
st.athan saint
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8:07am Fri 1 Mar 13
notaclue
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8:09am Fri 1 Mar 13
Sally Hamilton Original
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8:26am Fri 1 Mar 13
OSPREYSAINT
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8:27am Fri 1 Mar 13
Hercules Grytpype-Thynne
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8:46am Fri 1 Mar 13
SFCOLDBOY
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9:09am Fri 1 Mar 13
If not, this leaves us with the "UNFORTUNATE DANNY FOX" as he is now known to the Echo.
His displays for Saints have been consistently average, interspersed with disasterous.
I have always supported all players that pull on a Saints shirt.
IMO. Dan puts in 100% effort for Saints.
Unfortunately effort is not enough.
How many times this season have we benefitted from his attacking prowess?-----Not many!
Or be undermined by his poor defending?---- Often!
He has and will be targeted by teams as a week link.
I remember Ferguson calling across Valencia and vigorously pointing at Dan Fox, this season at SMS,it was obvious why.
For obvious reasons he is Lukes' alternative,but I feel it didn't have to be.
Unfortunately due to the poor assessment of Dan Harding, the previous management sold our only other left back to Notts Forest.
I think time is ticking for Dan Fox.
I really want to see him lift his game and be seen to be able to play consistently in the prem.
Here's hoping.
COYS
lemon cake
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9:09am Fri 1 Mar 13
Surley now is the time to give his chance!!
It is only QPR after all so it should be a nice easy game to make his debut :)
PLEASE DONT PLAY FOX.
costa gaz
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9:11am Fri 1 Mar 13
Saying that, I suspect that QPR will be happy with a point and wont be attacking much, but any team can be dangerous on the break.
OSPREYSAINT
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9:47am Fri 1 Mar 13
Hercules Grytpype-Thynne wrote:That's his halo, it has slipped a bit.
What's with the ear muffs?
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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9:52am Fri 1 Mar 13
costa gaz wrote:QPR have probably gone past the stage where a point will do, it's a must win for them so we should expect an onslaught. Our defence cost us last week, hope they don't do it again.
After seeing what Newcastle did to us last week, both full backs are possibly going to be put under extreme pressure which means that our two wide men are going to have to give more cover to whoever plays.
Saying that, I suspect that QPR will be happy with a point and wont be attacking much, but any team can be dangerous on the break.
Stnana
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10:55am Fri 1 Mar 13
MrBrightside85 wrote:Why bash Foxy if ,as you say ,he's not up to the job then surely it's the fault of the man who put him on the pitch ! In his defence I will say he's the only one who acknowledges all the kids in the family stand every time he takes a corner. It's only a couple of weeks ago people were saying on here Saints should do more for the kids. Some awareness that they are at St Mary's would be a start.
Puddletown Saint wrote:i however AM a Fox basher. The bloke is a complete liability. I would much rather we do what we did against Villa and bring Richardson in at RB and play Clyne at left back, or indeed give Forren a chance to show why we paid what we did for him and push Yoshida out to LB. I really hope Fox doesn't play, we cant afford to lose this game.
I am not a Fox basher but.........
Surely Forren would do a job there and even Matt Targett.
Punch Adam and Gaston up front.
Jose and Yos to pair up in defence.
Smash saggy chops - 4-1 COYR
Swissowned
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11:13am Fri 1 Mar 13
SFCOLDBOY wrote:My sentiments entirely. Spot on post.
Luke Shaw if fit, is a must.
If not, this leaves us with the "UNFORTUNATE DANNY FOX" as he is now known to the Echo.
His displays for Saints have been consistently average, interspersed with disasterous.
I have always supported all players that pull on a Saints shirt.
IMO. Dan puts in 100% effort for Saints.
Unfortunately effort is not enough.
How many times this season have we benefitted from his attacking prowess?-----Not many!
Or be undermined by his poor defending?---- Often!
He has and will be targeted by teams as a week link.
I remember Ferguson calling across Valencia and vigorously pointing at Dan Fox, this season at SMS,it was obvious why.
For obvious reasons he is Lukes' alternative,but I feel it didn't have to be.
Unfortunately due to the poor assessment of Dan Harding, the previous management sold our only other left back to Notts Forest.
I think time is ticking for Dan Fox.
I really want to see him lift his game and be seen to be able to play consistently in the prem.
Here's hoping.
COYS
He was the only player to have an average game against man city!
Mush On The Beach
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11:18am Fri 1 Mar 13
That’s not my biggest worry.
Will Loic Remy be fit and start?
Will Adel Taarabt blow hot or cold?
That’s the only 2 slight concerns for me.
Swissowned
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11:20am Fri 1 Mar 13
Stnana wrote:What's more important, waving at kids or concentrating on the game?
MrBrightside85 wrote:Why bash Foxy if ,as you say ,he's not up to the job then surely it's the fault of the man who put him on the pitch ! In his defence I will say he's the only one who acknowledges all the kids in the family stand every time he takes a corner. It's only a couple of weeks ago people were saying on here Saints should do more for the kids. Some awareness that they are at St Mary's would be a start.
Puddletown Saint wrote:i however AM a Fox basher. The bloke is a complete liability. I would much rather we do what we did against Villa and bring Richardson in at RB and play Clyne at left back, or indeed give Forren a chance to show why we paid what we did for him and push Yoshida out to LB. I really hope Fox doesn't play, we cant afford to lose this game.
I am not a Fox basher but.........
Surely Forren would do a job there and even Matt Targett.
Punch Adam and Gaston up front.
Jose and Yos to pair up in defence.
Smash saggy chops - 4-1 COYR
St Mary's isn't a crèche!
By all means engage with the kids/fans more at the end of the game but not during the game. The players should be 100% focused on what they are there to do.
saintysaintsaint
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11:45am Fri 1 Mar 13
Seedhouse the Unrepentant
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12:15pm Fri 1 Mar 13
Swissowned wrote:He was waving at the kids at Newcastle when somebastard kicked the ball against his arm.
Stnana wrote:What's more important, waving at kids or concentrating on the game?
MrBrightside85 wrote:Why bash Foxy if ,as you say ,he's not up to the job then surely it's the fault of the man who put him on the pitch ! In his defence I will say he's the only one who acknowledges all the kids in the family stand every time he takes a corner. It's only a couple of weeks ago people were saying on here Saints should do more for the kids. Some awareness that they are at St Mary's would be a start.
Puddletown Saint wrote:i however AM a Fox basher. The bloke is a complete liability. I would much rather we do what we did against Villa and bring Richardson in at RB and play Clyne at left back, or indeed give Forren a chance to show why we paid what we did for him and push Yoshida out to LB. I really hope Fox doesn't play, we cant afford to lose this game.
I am not a Fox basher but.........
Surely Forren would do a job there and even Matt Targett.
Punch Adam and Gaston up front.
Jose and Yos to pair up in defence.
Smash saggy chops - 4-1 COYR
St Mary's isn't a crèche!
By all means engage with the kids/fans more at the end of the game but not during the game. The players should be 100% focused on what they are there to do.
deadly666
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12:41pm Fri 1 Mar 13
Fox isn't god enough at this level - he is a decent Chamionship player and did well last season but isn't up to the standard we now require.
andygoater1957
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4:22pm Fri 1 Mar 13
redduke
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4:44pm Fri 1 Mar 13
Surely Yoshida or Forren at LB with Fonte in the centre is a better option.
Puncheon should start in place of Rodriguez as well, thus giving Clyne an easier time behind him
Saint Joe
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6:16pm Fri 1 Mar 13
is at left back ,!!!
He should be "left back" in the DRESSING ROOM .............. it would be safe to play with 10 men
OSPREYSAINT
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7:44pm Fri 1 Mar 13
Strasbourg Saint
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12:32am Sat 2 Mar 13
I don't particularly rate Fox at this level but, before we nail him up, has anyone mentioned that Shaw didn't exactly excel when Newcastle tapped in their first last week?
A bit of balance isn't too much to ask, is it?
Puddletown Saint says...
7:28am Fri 1 Mar 13
Surely Forren would do a job there and even Matt Targett.
Punch Adam and Gaston up front.
Jose and Yos to pair up in defence.
Smash saggy chops - 4-1 COYR