austsaint

I see your point. Tessem’s probably better suited to TV co-commentary rather than Radio where you really depend on the clarity and immediacy of every word. It’s primarily Blackmore though who describes the game to the listener…. or viewer. Tessem’s job surely is to add the special comments; analyse what’s happened and give the been there/done that expert ex-players viewpoint. English is not his first language and his voice is not easy on the ear….but, what he does say is often on the money and his analysis usually accurate. He certainly doesn’t have the golden tonsils of a Martin Tyler or a Jonathan Agnew, but he’s formed a good partnership with Blackmore and as an unlikely duo, they deliver a decent commentary without sounding like a couple of one eyed supporters at the Pub.

Agree. Once you get used to Jo’s shouty, passionate style of co-commentary you realise his words are quite astute. He’s a decent analyst and while he obviously wants Saints to win he’s got an objectivity many ex-player commentators do not.

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Even his work rate was up markedly yesterday. Agree though, you have to forgive a creative player like him periods of anonymity in return for the assists and goals. With the 4-2-4 set up he was able to roam from midfield to attacking areas with space and time. The quick passing and ball on the ground style of play also suits his game. The whole set up in the last few games looks more balanced and less cluttered. With the full backs now doing their job it was noticeable how higher up the pitch the midfield and CBs could play. Likewise, Fellows and Scienza being able to trust Wellington and Bree gives them licence to play further forward .

Would be a huge problem if he goes. Comfortably our best CB and probably the Championship’s best as well.

Well played Azaz today. Kept going for 94 minutes with skill and work rate. Wellington was great in both attack and defence. Downes backed up recent good performances; he tackled, harassed and intercepted…right back to his best. Peretz is going to be a cult figure. His shot stopping is good and he has a presence, he talks, organises and encourages which lifts the team. The improvement gained by playing two centre backs, dropping Wood and Manning, playing two solid specialist full backs and two wingers has been long overdue. Why did it take so long? The slim hope of the play offs flickers on.

A good half from Saints, but Stewart completely anonymous, may as well give the kid a run out. Wellington so much a better player than Manning. Best I’ve seen Azaz play for a while - he was the beneficiary of a perfectly weighted assist from Fellows.

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In a 4 year run of weird SR decisions, Edozie not playing a minute, despite availability is towards the top scale of dumb ass SR thinking. I could understand it if he was a journeyman on big wages like Aribo, or a smart arse troublemaker disrupting the dressing room; but he’s a just turned 23 yo who has previously played well in the Championship. If the Club don’t rate him, why are they only willing to offload to an overseas Club despite other Championship interest. Why has he not been tried or put in the shop window? At this stage I don’t see Manager Eckert, or coach Eckert having much credibility in assessing the worth of a player. It remains an odd situation, seemingly about to play out as the window closes.

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