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A newish manager bounce and a first home win this year
In the league
Summary of Rusks’ presser
Simon Rusk prezzer……
Different for him now, than the two game period he had before.
Knows he has longer this time.
Wants to re establish identity and style, but mostly confidence.
Still looking to get results.
Wants to make the team difficult to beat.
Feels lucky to have Adam L to help given his experience.
Feels Villa will be organised and athletic.
Injuries - apart from Taylor it’s fairly good.
No players looking to step-out of the team for the rest of the season following relegation.
Dibling still young, has had an awesome season, wants him to train hard, play hard “enjoy footie”.
There may be some lineup changes if players can earn the shirt.
Expects to keep high levels of professionalism.
Wants to start building momentum for next season.
Wants to have moments of enjoyment for fans over the next seven games.
Values Adam L’s knowledge and experience.
Rusk generally came across well given the situation.
What we don’t want to do now
https://x.com/baldrefereemark/status/1910660106519224416?t=M5z2yAAhUsTI3rUr9ee15g&s=19
All other premier league fans will have Aston Villa in there Accas and I will have a single on a Saints win. The bookies will make lots of money but not from me.
Tall Paul, Archer and Kamaldeen up front with Fernandes.
5 at the back and Lesley in centre mid.
Dibling on the bench along with Stewart
Is Downes suspended?
Yes
2 games
https://x.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1911037848435781695?t=q_GjKl4q8GiTVx1Z0KGgpw&s=19
Jay Robinson on bench for 1st time
Ross Stewart gets a 2nd walk to the bench to build up his fitness
Today’s pundit is Johnny Cliché
Brought to you by internships for academy players dot con
Today’s tactical shape
It’s working so far…0 - 0 ht.
Not
Dibling coming on for Tall Paul
We will smash and grab this 1-0
…via the Loch Ness Drogba.
I’ll take that bet, what you reckon? 5 gajillion to 1?
Oh hold on I just checked with ladbrokes and it’s 5 gajillion to 1 that Stewart makes it to full time.
Smallbone fucks around lises possession
Penalty
Peno save has just confirmed this prediction will come true