An unexpected gift on Valentine’s Day is always an occurrence to swell the heart, particularly when it means so much to the love of your life. To see Nuno embracing his coaching staff so affectionately on a cold, frigid south coast tells us that these three points were more precious than all the red roses […]
Southampton Vs Wolves Preview
As many have commented already, the pressure is well and truly on to get a result Sunday. Taking six players out from the team that drew with Leicester and discarding the chance to make it to a cup quarter-final has left Nuno in a tough spot. The plan to keep things tight and introduce better […]
Wolves 0 Southampton 2
Absolute surrender. In naming that front three, you know where Nuno’s priorities lie – and it isn’t the FA Cup. A season that has been underwhelming at best was being kept going by dreams of a return to Wembley. How he can justify resting especially Neto, Jose and Traore is beyond me. We’re in no […]
Wolves 1 Southampton 1
It’s best to take the positives in life right now, never mind a game of football. A point against an upwardly mobile Southampton side, who should really have won but for typical Walcott wastage, is one to take from this game, not to mention an impressive reaction to falling a goal behind. We fashioned 20 […]
Wolves Vs Southampton Preview
If there’s one thing I’d dare to challenge Nuno on it’s his reluctance to throw caution to the wind when chasing a game. More specifically I’d ask him why he never sacrifices a defender in favour of getting another body in the attacking third of the pitch. Leicester were defending their penalty area for the […]
Southampton 2 Wolves 3
Winning by the odd goal at Southampton shouldn’t feel seminal, but in the context of the season, it does. The Saints were in a moment, the sweet spot, the holy grail. That magical place where it feels like you can win without exertion. Two crosses, two expert finishes – football has never been easier. Meanwhile, […]
