S-Clarke Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/4637676.Saints_are_on_the_up_thanks_to_Downes/ It's good that we now have a person to just work with the defense, something we've needed for a few years i think. The players seem to be responding to it as well. I don't think anyone can deny that (so far in the last game or two) it seems to have made a big improvement... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/4637676.Saints_are_on_the_up_thanks_to_Downes/ It's good that we now have a person to just work with the defense, something we've needed for a few years i think. The players seem to be responding to it as well. I don't think anyone can deny that (so far in the last game or two) it seems to have made a big improvement... Yes, ok, Wally, but don't blow your own trumpet. Let's see how the next few games pan out, shall we? And any news on Murty's injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 Yes, ok, Wally, but don't blow your own trumpet. Let's see how the next few games pan out, shall we? And any news on Murty's injury? It was Harding praising him, there was no quote from Downes at all. A lot of Reading fans have said he was a massive part of their dominance in 05/06 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 18 September, 2009 Author Share Posted 18 September, 2009 Yes, ok, Wally, but don't blow your own trumpet. Let's see how the next few games pan out, shall we? And any news on Murty's injury? I thought it was quite an interesting read.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester_Saint Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 It's awesome that Wally is with us and after reading that article it looks as though he's already made a huge impact. Hopefully people like him will stay at the club for many years as they are key to creating a strong backbone throughout the side. Hoping for a clean sheet tomorrow and a nice win to kickstart a good run of results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red&white56 Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 I've always been confused that we've haven't seemed to focus more on defense over te past few seasons. A solid back line allows midfield and the forwards to play with more confidence and hopefully score more goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 At last... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 ...light at the end of a very long tunnel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 The one truly successful thing that has come about since the takeover is the complete transformation of our defensive line-up and strength. Its a real pity it is continually undermined by a w*nk midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
September Saint Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 Lets hope we don't concede after taking a (deserved) lead - as per normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 I am going to read between the lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 The one truly successful thing that has come about since the takeover is the complete transformation of our defensive line-up and strength. Its a real pity it is continually undermined by a w*nk midfield. Hahaha, like it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 Obviously we now need to employ Britain's top midfield coach, swiftly followed by Britain's top forward line coach. :smt036 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 Obviously we now need to employ Britain's top midfield coach, swiftly followed by Britain's top forward line coach. :smt036 And SCW with an eye coach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted 18 September, 2009 Share Posted 18 September, 2009 It was Harding praising him, there was no quote from Downes at all. A lot of Reading fans have said he was a massive part of their dominance in 05/06 as well. The Reading fans that I know have nothing bad to say about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 19 September, 2009 Share Posted 19 September, 2009 So if we improve will we see the likes of Alpine saying that it is down to Wally (Snodin) and not AP (Burley)? Foot ball is a team game and is about everybody working and pulling together. If Wally makes a difference good luck to him, but he is here because of Pardew and is one of Pardew's team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 19 September, 2009 Share Posted 19 September, 2009 (edited) So if we improve will we see the likes of Alpine saying that it is down to Wally (Snodin) and not AP (Burley)? Foot ball is a team game and is about everybody working and pulling together. If Wally makes a difference good luck to him, but he is here because of Pardew and is one of Pardew's team. Dear oh dear. Someone please point out in my post where I indicated the defensive strengthening was all down to Downes and nothing to do with Pardew... Edited 19 September, 2009 by alpine_saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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