Gavin Bazunu G Southampton b.2002

**John83** · 15/01/2023, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

How on earth has this post not had more “thanks”. First bit of common sense on Bazunu in (p)ages. He’s an incredible prospect and is already solid enough to be arguably holding his own in a high pressure environment - for Southampton and for a 20 year old keeper.

It's true. I would be happier if he were playing like this in a team that seemed likely to stay up. My main concern is that he's likely to get relegated and spend next season in the Championship. That's not the end of the world, nor is it the only possibility, but it'd be a step back in his trajectory. I don't really care where he's playing though, so long as he's playing he'll be learning.

**Stuttgart88** · 16/01/2023, 6:55 AM

Originally Posted by SkStu

How on earth has this post not had more “thanks”.

Maybe because it was posted at 8.40pm on a Friday night? Even us old gits have better things to be doing on a Friday

**Razors left peg** · 16/01/2023, 3:03 PM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

Maybe because it was posted at 8.40pm on a Friday night? Even us old gits have better things to be doing on a Friday

I'm my defense it was only 12.40 in afternoon here

**SkStu** · 16/01/2023, 4:06 PM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

I'm my defense it was only 12.40 in afternoon here

Almost 3 days since it was posted and Stutts still hasn't issued any thanks for it. That's the main thing to take away in all this.

**Razors left peg** · 16/01/2023, 4:13 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Almost 3 days since it was posted and Stutts still hasn't issued any thanks for it. That's the main thing to take away in all this.

Haha I'll have a stern word with him

**Stuttgart88** · 17/01/2023, 9:01 AM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Almost 3 days since it was posted and Stutts still hasn't issued any thanks for it. That's the main thing to take away in all this.

I like to give an impression that my “thanks” are independently considered, not given in response to recommendations.

Anyway, big win for Southampton. Gavin had no chance with the goal but got a way with a flap at a cross that I think better footwork would have seen him deal with better.

And just as I say Ramsdale hasn’t been as good as he was last season he plays brilliantly at Spurs.

**pineapple stu** · 28/01/2023, 4:52 PM

Dropped for the FA Cup tie against Blackpool today; the 41-year-old Caballero started instead.

Hard to know what to make of that because changes are common in the Cup. He played the previous round, but then Caballero is hardly a medium-term option they want to try out. Or he may have had a knock and with McCarthy out, they had no options but to start Caballero and put Bazunu on the bench

Next league game might reveal more

**Razors left peg** · 28/01/2023, 5:03 PM

No more dropped than when Allison is "dropped" for Liverpools cup games

**pineapple stu** · 28/01/2023, 5:06 PM

Well Alisson's place in the first team isn't in question in fairness. But it could well turn out to be just changing things around for them Cup

Southampton fans on their forum reckon Caballero was in general more composed, and pulled off one big save when needed.

**Razors left peg** · 28/01/2023, 5:10 PM

Bazunus place in the team isn't in question either. He had a run of a few games where he made some mistakes but in recent weeks he had got back on track.

Only story here is that a 20 year old player gets a break

**pineapple stu** · 28/01/2023, 5:13 PM

I think that may be wishful thinking unfortunately

People were saying Travers wasn't at fault for any of them 9 against Liverpool, but Bournemouth thought differently.

Bazunu's stats are at Travers' level.

Not saying you're wrong, but I certainly don't share your confidence

**third policeman** · 28/01/2023, 5:14 PM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

Bazunus place in the team isn't in question either. He had a run of a few games where he made some mistakes but in recent weeks he had got back on track.

Only story here is that a 20 year old player gets a break

Hopefully.