LoyalSaintSO50

Watched some of Stoke beating the skates yesterday and they’re a proper back 4, organised defensive unit. Fast forward to our game and you’ve got Wood misjudging a long ball early on, Ronnie and Quashie colliding with each other to present them a one on one and it just always looks like a panic and something could go wrong at any point (won’t even mention the keeper) I’m sure we all want a return to a back four to get your fellows, azaz etc in their proper positions but it’s a struggle to know who our best 2 centre back pairing should be. Been disappointed with all this season, bar Wood but even he’s looked shaky the last couple

They would be complete and utter morons to long this one out… and as such, no doubt see you again Saturday Will for another shitshow. Out of interest, although Solak is ultimately responsible for this total mess, which of his minions do you feel most deserve the anger heading their way?

Another masterclass off the bench. First two touches gave the ball away as per and managed to stay well away from it thereafter. He’s consistent if nothing else

Shame, he’s really made a difference with his coaching prowess. What’s the going price for a full page in the echo of a rat?

They weren’t, Ronnie Edwards had a shocker and we continue to persist with 3 centre backs cos he doesn’t trust 2 out of the 5 we have. Shambles

Get him gone. Ridiculous appointment, he’s not turning this round. Thanks for being bilingual. Pre-season play a back 4 and then change the shape to a 3 and then talk about the system you want to play and then chuck fellows in off the bench to play as a wing back. Ross wasn’t even starting v the skates and then all of a sudden he can play 3 in a few days. Struggling to think of anything he’s got right yet. Boring as fuck to listen to n all

Take no pleasure in saying but he is absolutely horrendous and somehow gets worse each appearance. Which nutter decided this was good business ffs?

Downes, Charles Jander in front

Christ, just seen their equaliser for first time since the game. How the fuck do we continually let in shit like that. Was there that much of a deflection for McCarthy to suddenly forget he had arms. I’m going Baz next week to palm one to the centre forward then McCarthy the week after, rinse and repeat.

I don’t care if he goes Alex McCarthy as a false 9 tomorrow, just beat them vermin skate bastards

Yeah I’m starting to think that the aftermath of a Stoke City home defeat, sorrows drowning whilst watching highlights of George Long, was not the best time to evaluate Johannes 🤦‍♂️ (or Sir Spors as I now call him) What a difference a week makes. Full credit to all involved. Squad looks strong in all positions and plenty of positivity amongst the support leading up to the skate game 👌

Especially as Downes normally has a little run of injuries/ suspensions. Very light in this area. Sesay not ready and Matsuki never will be

Yeah good point. Bizarre that we didn’t try this formation at all pre-season from what I can remember.

Another shite appointment.

Still seems way too laid back to demand anything and hence we’re miles off it. Stoke been active and better team today whilst our new signings were 2 off the bench ffs

Would be an instant upgrade on downs, even when injured

What do you think he’s done well so far then?

Get spors gone, he’s spent all summer coming up with absolute shite. I watched Quashie via the mlt link in his last game in Germany. Straight away wouldn’t trust him in a 2 at the back, liability at times and we had 5 other centre back options anyway. We’ve got breezy mark 2 today with the lad from Brentford. We’ve wazzed 10 mil on a downgrade from marra which is special How do wankers like him get a job in a field they know fuck all about?

We went 4-4 fkin 2 at the end and created even less. Rearrange this lot and it wouldn’t matter a jot, not good enough. Possibly the only club in the country without a natural winger

Promotion? Miles off at the moment. Wouldn’t look any further than the skate game, we lose to them vermin it’ll take some coming back from

Their point was the likes of archer, Armstrong, bbd, Stewart etc is quality at this level. My point is we can’t get a tune out of any of them

Speaking to Stoke fans in the pub before the game and understandably they think we have loads of options up front. We can’t get a tune out of any of them. I’ve no idea what the best combination is. We’ve been fleeced on the Downs signing. He’s fkin horrific

Get in there!! On hols for this one but colours out and on the fkin tables for the winner 👌 Plenty of positives… particularly delighted for the likes of Jack and Baz who answered a few critics and just generally for all Saints fans who needed a bit of that let’s be honest. Negatives.. Didn’t get Armstrong starting centrally. Still bemused by the starting lineup forward wise. Knew O’Brien would have been a quality signing for us. Sugawara lobbing it at Downes throat from another under 10 throw in from him, in lead up to their penalty Enjoy 😇

I’d imagine he’s waiting for 90 minutes up against ‘breezy’ to further inflate his valuation somewhat

Why Sugawara? Been a massive disappointment and one I’d imagine we’re hopeful we can get shot of and recoup some of the outlay