Lord Duckhunter Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 I thought listening to Merrington was bad enough , but reading some of the comments on here are doing my head in. We are amongst the also rans that inhabit the region of 7-15 in the premiership along with your Stokes, Swansea's , West Hams and Newcastle's of the world. Never really in danger of going down , but no chance if top 4/5 . Teams at that level will always lose the occasional game at places like Burnley and will have runs of defeats. Who remembers losing to Cardiff, Norwich last year? Why don't people just calm down and chill out. We have a quarter final at a 3rd division side, we have a home fa cup draw and have enough points in the bag to stay up easily , oh and we're 5th in the league , above spurs, Liverpool and Arsenal. Let's win at Sheff and then we'll have a two legged semi final to look forward to. That'll make a nice Xmas for me, even if we lose to Everton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Pelle did alright, I love his passion. He was getting nothing from the two wide forwards, and fullbacks not much better. When they got forward they won a pen and had a decent effort skim the post. Tadic appalling other than as a ballboy, erratic Wanyama performance. Steve Davis best player on the pitch but we miss him in the hole. Just not good enough as other than a decent start, Burnley were pish. They got the rub of the green and 0-0 would have been a fairer reflection of two poor teams on the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Poor - very poor. What has gone wrong with Tadic and Mane just looks like a bit part player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPete Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 We are on a terrible run, but we've been completely screwed over by lady luck at the same time. We're not playing great, but not that bad either. The last three performances could just as easily resulted in seven points rather than none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verlaine1979 Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Probably irrational, but despite the general love-in, I think Davis is a weak link in this side. A playmaker who won't risk losing the ball is a recipe for stagnant attacking play, and that's exactly what we've had recently. He's very tidy and doesn't give the ball away as often as Vic (though he's made a few screw-ups recently), but in terms of his ability to impose himself on the game in a meaningful way, he's a solid meh-out of ten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Rabbit Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 We are on a terrible run, but we've been completely screwed over by lady luck at the same time. We're not playing great, but not that bad either. The last three performances could just as easily resulted in seven points rather than none. yup....but they've resulted in none so the performances count for F all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djg Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Lack of squad depth really showing. Mane should be on the bench and used as an impact sub, his positioning and control is so poor at the moment. Even though Tadic is having a clear drop in form he still looks like he's capable of creating something, I'd rather see him switched to the other side though. Pelle is left stranded half the time with a lack of support when the ball does get to him. Anyway, still sat in 5th after a horrendous run and dip in form and in the quarters of the league cup. With Morgan back, a couple of new players in January and if a couple of players can rediscover their early season form we are still in a good position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 The winners of the League Cup qualify for the Europa league. Yeah I'm aware of that, but I'm saying that isn't what interests me about it. The cup itself is the prize and would be fantastic! I'm not fussed about Europe yet, and I don't think we'd be ready for it. Like Les said, over the next 5 years that is the goal, it doesn't need to be this season. I'd rather win some silverware, gradually build the status and quality of the team and then eventually start to qualify for Europe. League or FA cup is what its all about for us that's something tangible that would be amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 what more is there to say?.....we had more possession, and more shots on goal, and missed a penalty. Hard luck on Hesketh -it would have been a red card for Keane - had the ref. seen the late tackle. Mane, Mane, moany, moany..... and to add to the misery, Pelle is the only player to have scored in the last four games -and a fifth yellow card today (silly)...means he suspended for the Sheff.Utd Cup game. Roll on Everton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPete Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 (edited) ... Edited 13 December, 2014 by SaintPete double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WealdSaint Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Is Pelle suspended for next game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 We don't get too elated when we're winning and we don't get too down when we lose. What about when things look like they're built on sand? Meh, it's not a disaster lets face it, but the performances from the midfield and front line are looking consistently poor with no clue how to arrest the decline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPete Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 yup....but they've resulted in none so the performances count for F all. Maybe. I'm gutted we've got nothing from the games, but at least we're not playing terribly and losing. Our luck should change soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 We were never as good as some thought a couple of months ago and aren't as bad now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Is Pelle suspended for next game? for the Sheffield United cup game yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Patrón Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Told you our new signings are all sh#te. You should probably listen up in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Absolute rubbish against a poor side at the bottom of the league. When are we ever going to win again, certainly not playing like this. Relegation would be more on the cards than a top four finish on this form. Come on Ronald do your job! Oooooh my word ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPete Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 and to add to the misery, Pelle is the only player to have scored in the last four games -and a fifth yellow card (silly)...means he suspended for the Sheff.Utd Cup game. The Guardian preview to the game today said Schneiderlin is due back from injury on 16th December which suggests he might be able to play on Tuesday. Not that that solves our goalscoring problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Site Agent Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 What a load of old ****. Oh well onto the next one. Without pelle I might add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Ball ball ball footy footy footy... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Benali Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Said it before and will say it again. Playing a lone striker is not working. Need to stop being so defensive in our set up. We need more creativity/talent in the team rather than graters. The other worrying thing is we seriously lack a plan B. I Love Koeman but his reaction tactics need working on. It is all well and good having 60% possession but if it's most from midfield to our back four it shows our thinking. Play safe rather than take chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Without a Halo Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Bad luck didn't get the rub of the green were no worse than at Vila deserved a point at least and would have got it with the pen! page over Onwards and upwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Said it before and will say it again. Playing a lone striker is not working. Need to stop being so defensive in our set up. We need more creativity/talent in the team rather than graters. The other worrying thing is we seriously lack a plan B. I Love Koeman but his reaction tactics need working on. It is all well and good having 60% possession but if it's most from midfield to our back four it shows our thinking. Play safe rather than take chances. We don't play a lone striker. We play Pelle as a focal point, with 2 players coming in from the flanks to join to make a front 3 - the full backs them bomb on to supply the width. What is defensive about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Benali Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 We don't play a lone striker. We play Pelle as a focal point, with 2 players coming in from the flanks to join to make a front 3 - the full backs them bomb on to supply the width. What is defensive about that? Really? Could swear I saw Pelle as the only guy up the field surrounded by 4 defenders most of the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Told you our new signings are all sh#te. You should probably listen up in the future. 8.7/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Really? Could swear I saw Pelle as the only guy up the field surrounded by 4 defenders most of the time? When we attack and it works well, we create a front 3. Not sure how you've missed that during the start of this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Gutted for Jake Hesketh after a brilliant start. He's has nothing to be ashamed about. Disgusted for players like Mané et Long being in the squad. Even more disgusted that Tadic was give the penalty job, he\s been lucky to be in the team based on his play over the past few games. MISTER KOEMAN, YOU'RE OVERLOOKING ONE VERY IMPORTANT THING!!! BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS Look what players were playing in up to the change in weather and look at what they're still playing in. We'll get no where in the heavy, sodden pitches and even less in the frozen ones!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 @solentsport: #saintsfc boss @RonaldKoeman with @bigadamsport after 1-0 defeat at #BFC https://t.co/s4kG9Ts6kZ/s/7qVu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 We seem to be playing in quicksand at present. Pelle works his a8se off every game, its unbelievable, him and Xavi aka Steven Davis I thought were really really good today, they are busting a gut if they having a bad day or not. Betrand played well both ways today, clyne doesn't seem to be beating an egg at present, he receives the ball and 9/10 turns and passes it to Fonte or Wanayama. Mane needs a rest and so does Tadic but we can't do both, Long gives discipline and works hard for the team so would replace Mane and move Tadic left and Long right. Whats annoying me most only City beat us fair and square, I suppose this is karma for us laughing at Lovren's errors for goals, we just need Betrand to do one and we've got the full set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 W E F U C K I N G L O S T this is so frustrating to watch, the front 4 just don't seem to function anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 this is season is so much like last season, it is scary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Anyone know the injury to Hesketh ? I thought he looked very decent and provided fresh impetus, would like him in the Sheffield game if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 We are on a terrible run, but we've been completely screwed over by lady luck at the same time. We're not playing great, but not that bad either. The last three performances could just as easily resulted in seven points rather than none. yup....but they've resulted in none so the performances count for F all. Thats really not the case. If we'd been played off the park while dropping those points, you could say "ok, we're sh*t". But we weren't, and we aren't. We are in a bad run, but we've given arsenal and man u a run for their money, (even van gaal said they were lucky to win,) and from what I saw of todays game we were basically undone by a penalty miss. In fact, the only game of the last 4 where we've looked outclassed was citeh. Also like to add that Pelle is not suddenly terrible. He's not had a lot of service, which is understandable given the disruption to our midfield, but when he's had any sort of sniff he has held up play well and distributed well. He also seems to give a f*ck, look at the way he shoved boyd over the touchline when he was buying some time near the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmacian_saint Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 We seem to be playing in quicksand at present. Pelle works his a8se off every game, its unbelievable, him and Xavi aka Steven Davis I thought were really really good today, they are busting a gut if they having a bad day or not. Betrand played well both ways today, clyne doesn't seem to be beating an egg at present, he receives the ball and 9/10 turns and passes it to Fonte or Wanayama. Mane needs a rest and so does Tadic but we can't do both, Long gives discipline and works hard for the team so would replace Mane and move Tadic left and Long right. Whats annoying me most only City beat us fair and square, I suppose this is karma for us laughing at Lovren's errors for goals, we just need Betrand to do one and we've got the full set. To be fair Lovren's mistakes have been Hooiveld-esque this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 [h=1]This web page is not available ...........much like the team at the moment[/h] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Doesn't matter if we play well but lose. We get. 0 points and it doesn't change anything going into there next game. Played well vs Are, still lost to Utd, played well vs Man U, still lost to Burnley. Have a feeling we will lose against Sheff Utd and then beat Everton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 @solentsport: #saintsfc boss @RonaldKoeman with @bigadamsport after 1-0 defeat at #BFC https://t.co/s4kG9Ts6kZ/s/7qVu The more I listen to Koeman the more I think we have one of the best Managers we have ever had. He tells it how it is. Straight forward, no excuses whilst still exuding optimism yet not forgetting reality. Big disappointment today. We had been getting great results until recent. Not fighting above our weight as the teams we have been beating are ones we should beat. Today though was a bad one result wise. Not the end of the world and plenty of the season left. Still think we will finish it the top 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 'This has got 0-0 written all over it' trousers- it's your fault! Look, it's a disappointing result yes- but sh*t happens, we're gonna have to move on. Someone said we lost to Cardiff and Norwich last season, so when you put it like that, every team has a 'bulls*it result'. Even Manchester United lost to Leicester 5-3. All I can say is move on, but our confidence looks bloody shot- a win in midweek can somewhat rectify that #COYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 'This has got 0-0 written all over it' trousers- it's your fault! That was just his regular attempt to fate us a goal. It backfired this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Its a fair cop. Meanwhile.... Newcastle's season also goes into "meltdown" as they trail to Arsenal 3-1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepgar Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Again 15 shot and only 4 on target v their 4 and three on target. We genuinely would destroy teams if we could hit the goal instead of row z! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 on another note, More reading fans want adkins out. they got battered today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 PLEASE go and sign another striker and ball playing midfielder! Clasie and Austin please. Failing that Go for Ings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Its a fair cop. Meanwhile.... Newcastle's season also goes into "meltdown" as they trail to Arsenal 3-1... re-meltdown then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Just back from Turf Moor. Should have won, Burnley are craap but that's life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 & whilst I think of it, if Tadic score the pen, we win the game. Our luck will change, starting on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 & whilst I think of it, if Tadic score the pen, we win the game. Our luck will change, starting on Tuesday. I think maybe not. The New Moon isn't till December 21st and even then it's not sure due to other bad celestial influences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 & whilst I think of it, if Tadic score the pen, we win the game. Our luck will change, starting on Tuesday. Exactly what we said in the pub after. We'd have picked them off on the break and won comfortably. All the quality in the game was with us. Just lacked clinical finishing. Roll on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 13 December, 2014 Share Posted 13 December, 2014 Exactly what we said in the pub after. We'd have picked them off on the break and won comfortably. All the quality in the game was with us. Just lacked clinical finishing. Roll on Tuesday. That was the consensus in our car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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