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AA gets it to Aribo. It looks as though he's going to drive forward, but then checks himself, then does drive forward. He does get a ball over, so he's done okay. But meanwhile in the box, Che has had to check his position, when Aribo holds up. Just one example of why it's tough for a Saints striker. We've no clear way of delivering quality service into them. Arbo involved a minute later, much deeper. His pass is misplaced, but he's so much more mobile. Hopefully, he'll get even fitter as it's made such a difference.

Oooft Leiciester 4-0 up.

It's that dangerous period for us, with ous 1 up. We've done okay with it so far., with them giving away a few fouls. I'd like to think Fraser will help with that. He's so attacking and direct, it wiull hopefully drag us forward. Meanwhile...Baz with a nice, cool pass out. Other goalkeepers might flap with at least one of the one he's dealt with effortlessly today.

Another good move. Aribo in the middle, managing to do two things in quick succession (looks comfortable there). We get the ball out well to KWP and it didn;t make it in where we had bodies waiting to put it in.

Fraser taken out! Porteous moaning. Possibly saying he only took one of Fraser's legs off.

Nice cushioned header from AA. Really composed touch to bring it down and a striker's finish. Good to see him get a goal. I think he's often in good positions for things not to fall for him, or not the best when it's a poaching chance. That one was more in his locker to do well with.

Our goal machine....unleashed!

Adams!!!!!

Hoedt squaring off against Bednarek "You were rubbishh" "No, you were rubbish" "No, you were rubbisher" "Well, you were rubbishest"

Baz saves!

Decenet move. Fraser usig his experience to sheidl the ball, and get his opponent to fall over. Stu picked out Che well, and Che put it just across the goal. Would have been difficult for him to put it in, and no one there for the tap in.

Not surprised that Alcaraz is off for Fraser. Not terrible, but not clicking. Fraser has alredy been directly involved.

Well, a shot ...

Little in the way of clear chances in the half. Our attempts to cut through their defence, have mostly been from a little deeper, not reaching their target. A shot into the ground near 40 mins got flicked over the bar from Stu. Some of our passes in the final third have gone astray, leading to counters, that have got their fans behind them. Baz has been the keeper under a little more pressure. He had to do another race out, taking one of their players, before an offside flag was raised. Another ball in he couldn’t keep hold of, as a Watford player raising his foot put him off. The result hit the post, but was offside as well. A cross in just before the break went wide. Baz had to stand up to the first real effort just before 45 mins. After last season, he’s more than used to holding his nerve, in such situations. We’ve had some decent passing moves, and plenty of possession. They’ve got forward in numbers and at pace, looking to exploit our fullback gaps, to get deliveries across. But our defence are well used to this, and have had numbers back, and it’s not fallen for them either. Bednarek has done very well on a couple of occasions to prevent a clear opening for them. Aribo has been interesting to watch. A mix of things. Physically holding things up. Some good passes. Got back at pace a couple of times, and went on a little run, where he got past his man on the byline. On the other hand, still looks likely to pass it back or sideways without checking for a better forward pass. Especially, after he’s just put a little effort in. He needs half a minute to recharge. Watford have looked the most likely in a half of not many chances. But we just need one passing move to unlock their defence.

Well, that should hopefully push SR to get in at least 1 immediate forward replacement, and be looking around to arrange a deal for Adams' departure. Hopefully, this time, the forward :- Will have two functional legs Will remotely fit the system being played at the club Will not be a mythical creature like a Yeti Will put their signature in, and not change their mind leaving smug SR people looking incredibly dumb. Little things...

Water

Giving

When it's big enough, she can be floated out into the channel, for migrants to live on while being processed. It's all part of their plan. 🙂

Believing

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Family

More of a test under pressure for us, and for Martin's system. 2-1 to us though.

Head

That was a really good performance. We set out a team to get at them with a mixed range of passing at a good tempo. Our two goals, were both really good moves, combingin the above with a bit of skill too. AA getting the goals to match his work rate. Another super performacne from him, and he'll be disapointed not to have done and scored more. His work rate and approach can be seen elsewhere. Downes puts in a shift, and we're a very mobile side. At least right up to the final ball. That's not just players playing into their normal positions either. Our players move into varous positions as the play dictates. KWP was over on the other flank at points. Manning was allowed a bit more freedom today too, which suits him more. Cardiff came into it a little more before half time, and started with more possession in the second. But we would have felt very hard done by, if they had got anything from this game. Our usual weak spots in the full back positions, and direct counters were where they had a couple of opportunities. But our team know these are weak spots, and were alert enough to deal with them. With that second goal, we had a bit of a cushion too. Although it was two goals, we had plenty of shots and even more nearly moments that could have led to chances. From all over the pitch, and noticable when Fraser came on. Earlier in the game, we had all the build up. But the players who we'd want to be on the end of things are often part of the build up, so it's touch to create chances. Having Adams on as a focal point to worry their defenders, gave AA more room. In a similar way to how recent teams have been overmarking Sulemana, allowing other players space. Although Adams had chances, with one really, really good one later on, and didn't finish, there were lots of positives in his game. We also got to see players in a slightly differnt way. With Adams on, an on form AA not only wan;t our only striker, but had someone to put passes into. As a team, we were able to be a little more forward. Aribo (fitter and quicker) made a difference coming on again, and Fraser just terrified their defence. If anything he shot on sight too often, letting them off the hook. Downes was all round excellent, while Charles made good solid passing deicsions. WIth better heading, he could be a threat from set peices too. Stu is our best dribbler, setting up one goal and nearly getting right through himself later on. We were very organised defensivly. All of that passing is paying off as the players know where they have to be at any time to get that style moving. We were comfortable playing it out. Without being overly troubled Baz did everything he needed to, with one good run out to head the ball clear. A convincing win, with lots of good performances. And the manner of the win was off of the things Martin has been bringing in all season, so he'll be very pelased at a lot of that today. Lots more to come as well.

AA doing super well, but then doesn;t release the ball into the box... then does super well again and gets the ball over. But Mara on both occassions was the better option.