After yesterday game against Soton, whats your thoughts on Schneiderlin?
Is he someone that is an upgrade on what we already have?
No way over 15 million pounds.
I agree, to do that is laughable.I wouldn't judge a player on 1 game though.
For the £25-30m Saints will ask.....? So much for our supposed scouting team and Mitchell if the best they can come up with is MS for that price!!!!I agree, to do that is laughable.
He also scores a few goals which is something we don't really get from Bentaleb or Mason. A player who can chip in half a dozen or so goals in that position would make a big difference. If either of our current pair can make that improvement next season all well and good, I can maybe see Mason doing that but not sure about Bentaleb who is fast starting to remind me of Ray Wilkins with blinkers on. Hopefully some natural progression will occur with both players. If one or both start to chip in with a few goals and Bentaleb stops his habit of passing sideways blind then its all good.
So would I sign Schneiderlin? Probably, yes.
The question is is it the continuation of work Poch implemented or (more likely imo) the rapid improvements that Koeman (a world class all time great defender) has?I'd like to see a 3 man midfield.
I wouldn't judge a player on 1 game though.
There doing something right at Southampton, best defence in the league isn't down to luck.
The question is is it the continuation of work Poch implemented or (more likely imo) the rapid improvements that Koeman (a world class all time great defender) has?
If Poch started it all, great, we can expect ourselves to grow in to a well oiled unit working hard to be better than the sum of its parts (with in my eyes better parts)
If it's Koeman who has made the difference with his signings and tactics - then Levy dropped the ball appointing Poch and Southampton were far more savvy with their managerial recruitment
I suppose another big factor is Southampton's recruitment, so other people have been involved (one key member is now with us too) and our recruitment in the last 4 windows has been pretty terrible.
I really hope Poch can mould this group of players into a strong, hard working unit with time and the right investment but if I had to bet on who will go on to have the better managerial career long time I would put my money on Koeman (although much of this is based on what a great leader he was as a player)
As for Schniderland - excellent player, but for me we need to retort to making those types of signings when clubs like Southampton make them, as with Benteke (we should have signed him when they did) not after they've proven themselves with a EPL club and trebled in value
I'd prefer us look else where and scout a gem who will go on to be a >£20m player rather than trying to sign them once they're established at that level
This. Would be a great partner for Bentaleb IMO.I was at the match yesterday. He'd be fantastic for us. Defensively his positioning is top class. Probably one of the best In terms of shielding his CBs. Don't expect him to play defence splitting passes but his ball retention and choice of pass are always spot on! He keeps it simple and allows Southampton to win possession and build attacks. Would love him in front of our defence.
True. I don't think that they would though.For the £25-30m Saints will ask.....? So much for our supposed scouting team and Mitchell if the best they can come up with is MS for that price!!!!