Will Smallbone M Southampton b.2000

**Razors left peg** · 09/08/2023, 10:19 PM

I think there's also a situation where Smallbone is in contract negotiations, if Southampton don't match what he's looking for that changes things

**Demesne Lad** · 12/08/2023, 7:09 PM

Set for a scan, after "quite a heavy whack on his ankle" according to manager Russell Martin (Daily Echo, 7pm).

**joey B** · 15/08/2023, 10:02 AM

Expected to be ruled out for a few months with an ankle injury,disaster….

**pateen** · 15/08/2023, 2:49 PM

Balls

**JR89** · 02/09/2023, 10:40 AM

Back in the starting line up for Southampton today. Game is live at 12.30 on Sky.

**Demesne Lad** · 30/09/2023, 12:06 PM

Scores at home v Leeds.

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**pineapple stu** · 21/10/2023, 2:28 PM

Second of the season today against Hull. 6 Irish across the two squads in that one.

**SkStu** · 11/11/2023, 2:36 PM

Grabs the opening goal today. Tap in from a rebound but they all count.

**SkStu** · 13/04/2024, 2:22 PM

First minute goal for him today. Header from a cross.

**Demesne Lad** · 13/04/2024, 8:00 PM

Slightly less average minutes per game on the pitch this season (69 versus 73 last season), but 5 goals and 3 assists versus 3 and 5 in 2022/23.

**JR89** · 13/04/2024, 9:39 PM

Also believe he's playing a more deeper role this season for Southampton compared to last season with Stoke.

**tetsujin1979** · 04/05/2024, 12:23 PM

Scores against Leeds

**pineapple stu** · 04/05/2024, 12:48 PM

Big game there potentially in terms of getting a bit of momentum and one-up-manship going into the playoffs

**Eirambler** · 04/05/2024, 1:41 PM

Had a very good first 45 minutes today (I didn't see the second half). Obviously midfield is not a strong point for us, but it definitely looks like him and Cullen are the best two out and out central midfielders we have right now by a distance. Put in a more attack minded midfielder like Azaz in front of them and it doesn't actually look at all bad as a midfield three. Knight can capably deputise for any of them as well. Will be interesting to see what happens now for Jack Taylor with Ipswich's promotion.

**pineapple stu** · 17/05/2024, 8:19 PM

Another big goal for Smallbone tonight, putting Southampton ahead in their playoff semi against WBA and on course for a Wembley final against Leeds

**Eirambler** · 17/05/2024, 8:19 PM

Smallbone scored a cracking goal there in the playoff semi final against West Brom. I think he's a better player than he's maybe given credit for among Ireland supporters.

**tetsujin1979** · 17/05/2024, 9:19 PM

Great finish

**pineapple stu** · 17/05/2024, 9:28 PM

Originally Posted by Eirambler

Smallbone scored a cracking goal there in the playoff semi final against West Brom. I think he's a better player than he's maybe given credit for among Ireland supporters.

He's a decent player; I just wonder if he's a bit lightweight for a mid that tends to go missing. That's not good fault of course, but it might make him a luxury until we have someone who he can play alongside

Think he had a little spell out of the Southampton team during the season but seems to be doing well since getting back in, and a couple of big goals in recent weeks. Be interesting to see how he does if they do go up. Big gap as we saw with Burnley, especially if Southampton keep trying to dominate possession a level up