Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Jonny Is Back!!
By Wolves
February 14 2021
After a desperately disappointing match for their fans on Thursday which saw their team limp out of this season's FA Cup, Wolves must now travel to St Mary's Stadium today to face their victors once again - in the Premier League.
Nuno Espirito Santo says he has no regrets for his team selection for the game at Molineux, and reiterates that the solutions lie within the squad, so we must wait and see what his plans will be for today's early kick-off match at Southampton. Most fans will have been surprised to see Captain Conor Coady rested for the Cup game and will expect to see him return in the centre of defence, perhaps with Romain Saiss alongside him. Willy Boly is still unfit to return to his defensive role. Nuno will surely be aware that a win will take Wolves above their opponents in the table, so fans will be hoping to see Neto, Traore and José atarting in attack, althoiugh Daniel Podence will still be missing through injury.
Having put out a strong team for Thursday's game and also having a long list of injury problems, Saints manager Ralph Haessenhuttl will have new loanee Minamino available, but may have to ask most of the same players to go again today which could be beneficial to Wolves. Having failed to score at Newcastle against 10 men then against 9 men for the final 15 minutes, Wolves should be looking to exert their usual second half energy for a win, just as they did last season, recovering from 2 goals down to take the points.
The match will kick off at 12 midday and will be shown by Amazon Prime. Our referee will be Graham Scott and Martin Atkinson will be on VAR duty.
This board will carry updates on the progress of the match, and board members are encouraged to post their own observations for the benefit of those unable to otherwise follow it.
Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Wolves (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 10:05
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Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 11:10
Six changes for today's game and Nuno puts out the strongest team we could have expected from him. Marcal is back on the bench. Line-up:
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 11:28
Saints are putting out much of the same team as Thursday with Vestergaard and Minamino brought in. They don't have a lot of recognised replacements on the bench so we must tire them out as much as possible through Neto and Adama. However they have a good front line which we will have to beware of too.
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 11:50
More like the team we wanted to see in the cup.
A repeat of something like the corresponding fixture last year on 18th January would do very nicely ....... although we were cr@p first half but a wonderful and spirited comeback in the second half, winning 3-2. I was there and it was simply fantastic.
Can lightning strike twice?
Anything to get us all out of the depression which was Thursday night ...... please!
UTW
A repeat of something like the corresponding fixture last year on 18th January would do very nicely ....... although we were cr@p first half but a wonderful and spirited comeback in the second half, winning 3-2. I was there and it was simply fantastic.
Can lightning strike twice?
Anything to get us all out of the depression which was Thursday night ...... please!
UTW
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Lupy (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 11:53
All of our games are must win games now so we need to start by putting Saints to the sword.
Cmon.
Cmon.
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 11:59
Our 100th PL game since promotion
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 12:00
100% agree LP - let’s see some positivity to get us all out of this rut!!
UTW
UTW
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 12:06
Fast paced start to the game. Free kick from left put in by Neto & headed over from an offside position by Jose
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 12:12
Good break down left by Neto, Joao tries his luck but blasts wide. Neto hassles well to earn a throw high up. Down other end Minamino’ shot parried by Rui well but offside flag up
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 12:18
Willian Jose seems to look for the pass rather than a chance to shoot. Romeu takes out Joao & gets a yellow card
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 12:20
Great opportunity for Adama after being fed by NS but he is heavy footed & loses the ball. Good play by Ings to set up Redmond and he brings out a great save by Rui for a corner.
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 12:26
Great play down left wing by Armstrong who puts a bal easily past Donk for Ings to lash it past Rui. Superb goal but poor defending by Donk
Saints 1 Wolves 0
Saints 1 Wolves 0
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 12:28
Great Ings goal. Beautiful volley, after some very good wing play.
BUT
Donk was weak in his attempt to block the Armstrong cross and considering we had so many gold shirts in the box, who on earth was following, or even trying to follow Ings??
A brighter start than on Thursday but so far, the same outcome is more than a real possibility
BUT
Donk was weak in his attempt to block the Armstrong cross and considering we had so many gold shirts in the box, who on earth was following, or even trying to follow Ings??
A brighter start than on Thursday but so far, the same outcome is more than a real possibility
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 12:32
As I thought on the replay, Neves and Moutinho culpable in complete failure to follow Ings. Still a great finish
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 12:33
Traore is having very little success up his wing so far, and Jose is having no impact on the game whatsoever
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 12:36
Saiss hasn’t settled into the game yet either
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 12:38
Goals certainly change games and thus far that goal has pushed us firmly in our shell. Poor possession, passing and a bit of panic
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 12:40
Saints look dangerous every time they attack. Neto now has two men on him every time he has the ball. NS chases down Bertrand & earns a corner for Neto to put over but met with a poor header by Jose.
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 12:52
Two minutes added time and Saiss concedes a corner. Whistle blows. Another very poor first half from Wolves offering very little threat, no shots and a failure to defend an attack down the wing. Donk gave Armstrong all the space he needed and his perfect pass to Ings was dispatched superbly past Rui.
Saints are very much in control and to be truthful we look toothless. Everything comes up our wings - we pose absolutely no threat through the middle of the park & teams now know how to negate us by putting 2 or more defenders on Neto & Adama!!
Saints 1 Wolves 0
Saints are very much in control and to be truthful we look toothless. Everything comes up our wings - we pose absolutely no threat through the middle of the park & teams now know how to negate us by putting 2 or more defenders on Neto & Adama!!
Saints 1 Wolves 0
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Lupy (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 12:55
Well none of our players have stepped up to the mark so far, Nuno needs to put things in order during the break or we will sink without trace.
All of our attacking intentions seem to be down the wing nothing to lose being a bit more direct through the middle, if we can pass accurately of course which we haven’t done so far.
Need a much improved performance for this second half.
All of our attacking intentions seem to be down the wing nothing to lose being a bit more direct through the middle, if we can pass accurately of course which we haven’t done so far.
Need a much improved performance for this second half.
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Billericay Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 12:56
Atrocious passing from Wolves and no zip about them. Again what is the point of Traore? Is he match fit? I'm afraid it's looking like men against boys.
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 12:57
Nobody, absolutely nobody is having a decent match in a gold shirt.
Neto, recently our main danger man is being totally and effectively snuffed out.
Since the goal, we are utterly second best, if we weren’t prior to it. Chasing shadows, poor control and passing, some weak defending at times and offering zero up front. Nothing. Some better quality from Soton and it’d be more than just 1-0. We used to press and harry with energy and purpose, when did that stop?
As for the goal - as good as it was, and it was - just look at the replay, it’s a who’s who are dire defending - Traore and Semedo insipid at blocking the initial Armstrong run, Donk a massive fail and Neves and Moutinho just pathetic.
Traore is doing nothing and I think Willian is trying too hard and creating nothing.
Is this Southampton side a team that has lost their last 5 matches? How pleased are they to be playing us twice, we’ve really boosted their confidence.
All I can say, if it is any positive, this time last year we were 2-0 down and won. Anything can happen!!! Okay, doubt it
UTW!!
Neto, recently our main danger man is being totally and effectively snuffed out.
Since the goal, we are utterly second best, if we weren’t prior to it. Chasing shadows, poor control and passing, some weak defending at times and offering zero up front. Nothing. Some better quality from Soton and it’d be more than just 1-0. We used to press and harry with energy and purpose, when did that stop?
As for the goal - as good as it was, and it was - just look at the replay, it’s a who’s who are dire defending - Traore and Semedo insipid at blocking the initial Armstrong run, Donk a massive fail and Neves and Moutinho just pathetic.
Traore is doing nothing and I think Willian is trying too hard and creating nothing.
Is this Southampton side a team that has lost their last 5 matches? How pleased are they to be playing us twice, we’ve really boosted their confidence.
All I can say, if it is any positive, this time last year we were 2-0 down and won. Anything can happen!!! Okay, doubt it
UTW!!
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:07
Adama attacks through the middle & Jonny earns a corner . A better star by Wolves with a feeling of greater urgency
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:09
Jonny actually taking the play the Soton a bit getting two corners, which naturally come to nothing
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:11
Better pressing, Traore great run ..... Semedo .... penalty!!
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:12
Get iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin!!!!!
Neves, cool as you like!
Neves, cool as you like!
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:12
Good effort & shot on target from Neto . Ref gives a penalty against Bertrand after a shot from NS. Harsh but Neves steps up and scores. More than we deserved but we’ll take it
Saints 1 Wolves 1
Saints 1 Wolves 1
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:17
Saiss booked for a foul on Armstrong. Wolves pressing better. Redmond breaks & feeds Armstrong & his shot is deflected by CC for a corner Saints appeal for a pen against Donk for h’ball but no joy. NS fouled just outside the saints area.
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:19
We’ve upped the pace this half, regardless of scoring, although that helps. Neto and Traore have swapped sides - that’s the only change.
Agree about the penalty Chesh, harsh but I’ll take it.
Neves with a decent volley now, but comfortable for the keeper.
We now look up for the fight!!!
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Agree about the penalty Chesh, harsh but I’ll take it.
Neves with a decent volley now, but comfortable for the keeper.
We now look up for the fight!!!
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Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:21
Neves tries a shot from just outside area but easily collected. Some very good play from Wolves with Adama marauding through the middle. Bednarek gets a yellow card then puts Joao’s free kick over his own bar. Minamino replaced by Djenepo
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:25
Jonny earns another corner but should have fed Jose first. Superb solo goal by Neto
Saints 1 Wolves 2
Saints 1 Wolves 2
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:25
Pure class from Neto
Superb goal!!
Superb goal!!
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:26
Great goal round Vestergaard then beat McCarthy from an acute angle
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:28
Marcal replaces Jonny who has been in good form. Che Adams replaces Armstrong for Saints
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Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:31
Walker-Peters hurt & replaced by Salish who played on Thursday.
A goal and an assist for Neves so far today
A goal and an assist for Neves so far today
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:31
Still 20 minutes plus to go but so much more positive this half after all of the genuine concerns at half time.
A complete and unexpected turn around but need to keep it up
C’mon Wolves!!!
A complete and unexpected turn around but need to keep it up
C’mon Wolves!!!
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:35
Wolves get a dodgy corner through Neves. Adama gets it across but McCarthy gets it. More confidence in Wolves play now.
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:38
Saints break & get a corner off Donk which is excellently collected by Rui. Jonny now sitting in the stand with an ice pack on his knee. Adama, Neves & Neto are having a huge impact on the game now.
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:40
Great double save to deny Ward-Prowse from distance then Adams who was offside - but Rui didn’t know that!!
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Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:42
Lost the Amazon signal for 3-4 minutes ......... arrrggggg.
It’s back and still 2-1
It’s back and still 2-1
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:44
Good ball in by Redmond after Adama foul not given, Adams heads it well wide. Six minutes plus AT to play. & no sign of any further subs for Wolves which makes sense
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:47
Silva replaces Jose
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:50
Last minute and Wolves are fighting well in all areas. Neto gets MotM from Ally McCoist then a yellow card. Five added minutes to defend our lead.
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:50
5 minutes of injury time.
Boy oh boy. Let’s keep them out now!
Boy oh boy. Let’s keep them out now!
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:53
Kilman replaces our top man Pedro Neto. Ralph H upset as McCarthy puts the ball straight in to touch. Playing for possession now.into the last minute
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 13:57
And unbelievably after a horrific first half we have won 2-1. Nuno appeared upset at the final whistle. A lucky penalty for Neves to score and a superb solo goal for Neto sealed it after a superb Ings goal.
We leapfrog Saints & Palace into 12th place on 30 points. Was it worth it to go out of the FA Cup?
Saints 1 Wolves 2
We leapfrog Saints & Palace into 12th place on 30 points. Was it worth it to go out of the FA Cup?
Saints 1 Wolves 2
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 14:02
Fantastic lads, well done!!
After a pretty poor, sometimes dire first half, that surely was the tonic we all needed in the second half.
What a great second half in a match reminiscent of last years 3-2. The classic game of two halves ..... another on today.
Traore and Neto took the match to them superbly well in that second half and they weren’t the only ones. The possession and passing from the likes of Neves and Moutinho improved no end and unbelievably I think we may have even deserved the win overall? Answers on a postcard.
I think the handball was very harsh but we need a bit of luck and the penalty was taken with panache !!
The winner, well, quite superb from our seasons stand out player, Pedro Neto. If you are good enough, it doesn’t matter how old you are!!
After a pretty poor, sometimes dire first half, that surely was the tonic we all needed in the second half.
What a great second half in a match reminiscent of last years 3-2. The classic game of two halves ..... another on today.
Traore and Neto took the match to them superbly well in that second half and they weren’t the only ones. The possession and passing from the likes of Neves and Moutinho improved no end and unbelievably I think we may have even deserved the win overall? Answers on a postcard.
I think the handball was very harsh but we need a bit of luck and the penalty was taken with panache !!
The winner, well, quite superb from our seasons stand out player, Pedro Neto. If you are good enough, it doesn’t matter how old you are!!
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Lupy (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 14:10
Well they all turned out for that second half and made Saints look second best so well done Nuno for switching Neto and Traore and driving into the box, refreshing to see.
Fabulous individual goal from Neto, world class!!
My only question would be why we don’t play like that from kickoff.
Three points——phew, they were needed.
A joy to watch that second half, more of the same please.
Fabulous individual goal from Neto, world class!!
My only question would be why we don’t play like that from kickoff.
Three points——phew, they were needed.
A joy to watch that second half, more of the same please.
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 14:12
Quote:Cheshire wolf
We leapfrog Saints & Palace into 12th place on 30 points. Was it worth it to go out of the FA Cup?
Saints 1 Wolves 2
No, not for me, the FA cup selection was all wrong BUT I am and will be celebrating today!!
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Andy Fincher (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 14:14
Talk about a game two halves!
How could we leave Ings of all people unmarked in the box?
We did everything in the second half that we didn't do in the first. Pressed and closed down better, moved the ball quicker.
I wouldn't have been happy if that penalty had been given against us, very harsh, but expertly taken.
The Saiss yellow card wasn't even a foul, took the ball as clean as a whistle.
Great goal from Neto and good games from Coady and Patricio. One or two reasonable runs from Traore in the second half but overall, poor. Must admit if he doesn't find form soon I will have lost patience with him so fingers crossed.
Still annoyed about the Cup match but on a brighter note, seven points from the last nine.
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How could we leave Ings of all people unmarked in the box?
We did everything in the second half that we didn't do in the first. Pressed and closed down better, moved the ball quicker.
I wouldn't have been happy if that penalty had been given against us, very harsh, but expertly taken.
The Saiss yellow card wasn't even a foul, took the ball as clean as a whistle.
Great goal from Neto and good games from Coady and Patricio. One or two reasonable runs from Traore in the second half but overall, poor. Must admit if he doesn't find form soon I will have lost patience with him so fingers crossed.
Still annoyed about the Cup match but on a brighter note, seven points from the last nine.
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Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 14:34
All the talk on TV is about the two penalty decisions. It was harsh but we’ve have poor decisions against us time after time. Carney and Shearer suggest it has ruined the game. I thoroughly disagree 😂😂
We were up for it second half. An incredible mirror image of last year when we won after another dire start, the big difference being that I am not currently in the The Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis enjoying a great after match victory pint with a couple of my Ivybridge Wolves mates.
I had thought we had lost the ability to fight back in a meaningful way. Okay, we did the same v Arsenal but hat was a one off bizarre match, today it was 11 v 11 and a much more conventional comeback. I’m elated!!
Another thing, a fellow Molineux Way poster recommended the correct score to me ........ only one of us put money on it!!! 😂
UTW!!
We were up for it second half. An incredible mirror image of last year when we won after another dire start, the big difference being that I am not currently in the The Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis enjoying a great after match victory pint with a couple of my Ivybridge Wolves mates.
I had thought we had lost the ability to fight back in a meaningful way. Okay, we did the same v Arsenal but hat was a one off bizarre match, today it was 11 v 11 and a much more conventional comeback. I’m elated!!
Another thing, a fellow Molineux Way poster recommended the correct score to me ........ only one of us put money on it!!! 😂
UTW!!
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: essington wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 15:00
Well I didn't see that 2nd half performance coming after an awful 1st half again. Why can't we perform for 90 minutes?. Brilliant winner from Neto, what a player he's turning into, you just know the big boys will coming sniffing soon hope we can hang on to him. We have still got to get out of this bad habit of giving teams a goal start, we love to do it the hard way.
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Billericay Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 15:09
[Well I'm glad Nuno had time to read my earlier comments and change things at half time. !!!
Re: Match Thread: Southampton vs Wolves
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 14/02/2021 15:51
Quote:Please can you offer tactical guidance on your Nuno hotline a bit more often 👍😁🐺Billericay Wolf
[Well I'm glad Nuno had time to read my earlier comments and change things at half time. !!!
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