Off the mark. Goal today for Boro against Norwich.
Boro strike first and are top of the live table...
Norwich go to sleep at the back and Hayden Hackney strides forward before sliding the ball left to Finn Azaz to slam home the opening goal.
Josh Sargent had spurned a glorious chance to put the hosts ahead moments before.
City being punished for their profligacy.
On his way to Southampton for 12 Million plus 3 Million add ons....bit underwhelming
Its really not that complicated!!!
It's great profit didn't they only pay 2 m8llion for him?
I think it was closer to 2.5M plus add-ons but yeah.
I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.
Similar fee to Kasey McAteer. Serious money being spent up at the top of the second tier in England these days. Nothing against McAteer but it feels like Southampton have signed the better player here.
This transfer has now been confirmed. Of the three big Irish moves in the Championship that are ongoing or have just been finalised (Azaz to Southampton for £12m, McAteer to Ipswich for £12m and Idah to Swansea for £7m), it feels like Southampton have gotten the best deal.
Dropped to the bench that after a slow start for Southampton. Another player not having a great season so far
Had a slow start at Boro too as I recall so not exactly panic stations. But be nice to see him kick on
Azaz scored his third of the season for Southampton in what is turning into a bit of a rout against Charlton. Manning with a goal as well. Bazunu seems to be fully restored to the starting keeper position as they recover from Will Still's disastrous stint in charge.
Two assists for Mikey Johnston as well away to league leaders Coventry. Seems to be a bit of a post Hungary/Portugal bounce in form for a few of the Ireland squad members.
And adds a second before half time. Would love to see Azaz playing in a top 5 league (not necessarily the Premier League) to see how he'd get on. When you look at the issues the likes of Roma have in creating chances and scoring goals, his ability to both score and assist should be sought after at that level.
Last edited by Eirambler; 22/11/2025 at 1:29 PM.
I was shocked how long Southampton left Will Still in charge. Think they need to be careful before they turn into the next Stoke and being stuck in the bottom half of the championship for years.Originally Posted by Eirambler
Scores again - four goals and an assist in his last four club games now. Plus an assist for Parrott in Hungary in between of course.
His numbers at Championship level are fantastic, but is he capable of making that further step and doing it at the highest level?
I think he mixes the sublime with the mediocre for Ireland, sometimes giving the ball away cheaply. But he's in the team because he is the one player we possess capable of providing that killer pass that can really make the difference.
As I just posted on the other thread in relation to Cannon, he needs to be played in position. It's a waste of his ability sticking him out wide to fit him in the team. Either play him centrally or keep him on the bench.
In terms of his club football I'd love to see him on the continent in one of the better leagues.
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