Was Nathan Jones A Mistake For Southampton?
The Game
The Times
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🗓️ 5 January 2023
⏱️ 61 minutes
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Summary
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Molly Hudson.
Southampton are still rooted to the bottom of the Premier League after a 1-0 loss at home to Nottingham Forest. The fans are already turning on Nathan Jones, but was his appointment a mistake? (00:00)
Nottingham Forest are out of the relegation zone with that win - has Steve Cooper turned a corner as his almost entirely new squad seems to finally gel? (13:24)
West Ham let a lead slip to only take a point home from Leeds. Can David Moyes turn it around if he’s given time? (17:34)
Everton continue their slide towards the bottom three after an embarrassing 4-0 loss at home to Brighton. What’s going so wrong at Goodison? (26:55)
Spurs made up for their New Year’s Day loss to Aston Villa with a 4-0 win away at Crystal Palace. Are Antonio Conte’s concerns realistic? (35:46)
Arsenal and Newcastle drew at the Emirates. Did we actually learn anything from the game? (46:38)
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| 1:02.0 | Today, Southampton abood off after their 1-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest at home. |
| 1:07.4 | What did their fans expect Nathan Jones to deliver in his opening four Premier League matches? |
| 1:12.7 | We'll talk about Leeds Match with West Ham United at Ellen Road, which ended all square. |
| 1:17.3 | Who was it a better point for, and which manager is under most pressure? |
| 1:21.2 | The recently pressure at Goodison Park for Frank Lampard, |
| 1:24.5 | after their 4-1 defeat at home to Brighton. |
| 1:27.3 | We'll ask what his prospects are for staying as manager, |
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