3 Games 7 Days.

[Saintsfan79]

So we have West Ham (H)  followed by Bournemouth (A) and then home to Arsenal all in a week. 

 

Are we all expecting 0 points or is this a time for one of Ralph's mini runs that seem to keep him in a job. 

 

I have a feeling we will earn 3 points from these fixtures but I'm seeing that as 3 draws but currently I feel I'm being optimistic even saying that.  

 

Where do you see ourselves after 12 games?? 

 

Thanks.

[Wade Garrett]

We’ll be lucky to score a goal in any of those games, let alone get any points, with that useless twat in charge.

[SNSUN]

4 points or bust really. 4 will at least keep us in with a shout. 3 unacceptable but perhaps passable.

 

Any less and we are probably fucked. What do I think we'll get? Under Ralph, one point. Under new manager? I'd rather find out...

[Harry_SFC]

At this moment in time I'd take 3 points - but even that shouldn't be enough to see him keep his job. Can't wait for the Bournemouth fans to pipe up after they've beaten us. 

[Saintsfan79]

I don't see a new manager coming in and making an instant impact unfortunately we just aren't that lucky as Saints fans, Having said that I definitely want someone new in ASAP 

[Lee On Solent Saint]

West Ham always seem to have our number usually as well. Probably another game that they will bully us out of

[Kenilworthy]

16 hours ago, Lee On Solent Saint said:

West Ham always seem to have our number usually as well. Probably another game that they will bully us out of

West Ham lost two out of three to us last season. We can beat them. But almost certainly we won't if Ralph remains in charge.

[SaintZamboni]

Given the results today (assuming they don’t change whilst I type) we need 5/6 points. Don’t lose to west ham, must beat Bournemouth, try to up our game for arsenal

[Saint Fan CaM]

I honestly think that we’re looking as bad as I’ve ever seen us and there’s little or no chance of survival. If we claw a point from Bompey it’ll be papering the cracks. There is some potential in the squad, but Ralph is definitely not the man to find it. The Board have to act quickly now and get him out…

[whelk]

2 x 1-0 defeats and a 0-3 v Arsenal. We might have a shot on target against Bournemouth 

[OttawaSaint]

If RH stays, zero points, zero goals, zero point watching sideways sideways back back back hoof.

[CB Fry]

Bit early for this thread isn't it, we've got an entire week to wait before we even play West Ham.

[stevy777_x]

22 hours ago, Saintsfan79 said:

So we have West Ham (H)  followed by Bournemouth (A) and then home to Arsenal all in a week. 

 

Are we all expecting 0 points or is this a time for one of Ralph's mini runs that seem to keep him in a job. 

 

I have a feeling we will earn 3 points from these fixtures but I'm seeing that as 3 draws but currently I feel I'm being optimistic even saying that.  

 

Where do you see ourselves after 12 games?? 

 

Thanks.

6 points from 3 games and confortably in mid table.

[saintant]

3 hours ago, whelk said:

2 x 1-0 defeats and a 0-3 v Arsenal. We might have a shot on target against Bournemouth 

Agree with this - 2 narrow defeats and a more predictable loss to Arsenal.

[fanimal]

Much rather 2 scrappy wins and a defeat than 3 draws

[beatlesaint]

We need the minimum of 3 points out of those 3 games. Bournemouth away is our best chance cos whenever we go there they get over excited and blow any chance they have. I’m hoping for the same again.

[vectraman]

I think we will beat Bournemouth and lose the other two games. No chance against Arsenal the way they are playing, West Ham will nick a 1-0 win against us…

Realistically I’d take 4 points from the games. 

[Pamplemousse]

If we're serious about getting into the top half, 6 points is a minimum. Arsenal look a bit too good atm

[John B]

On 08/10/2022 at 19:08, Wade Garrett said:

We’ll be lucky to score a goal in any of those games, let alone get any points, with that useless twat in charge.

I would surprised if we got any points in these three games even if you were in charge with the players we have

[Midfield_General]

1 hour ago, fanimal said:

Much rather 2 scrappy wins and a defeat than 3 draws

Preferring 6 points to 3 - it’s innovative thinking but it might just work 

(Just joking 😉 - I know what you meant)

[Saint IQ]

6 points or bust for me and they should come in the first 2. I appreciate what Ralph has done but it is time for a change unless he goes on a miraculous run.

[Toussaint]

For anyone referring to last seasons results, remember we had some of, if not all off, playing: - Broja, Romeu, Tino and Forster. 

[Saint Garrett]

On 09/10/2022 at 12:02, Kenilworthy said:

West Ham lost two out of three to us last season. We can beat them. But almost certainly we won't if Ralph remains in charge.

Broja was in very good form then though....we're so much more blunt now.

[Turkish]

17 minutes ago, Toussaint said:

For anyone referring to last seasons results, remember we had some of, if not all off, playing: - Broja, Romeu, Tino and Forster. 

Sont worry, Adam Armstrong has a higher ceiling than Broja, Romeus legs had gone, Tino isn't the best right back at the club and Forster is utter shite 

[Miltonaggro]

I am usually an optimist, and being optimistic can only see two points from those three fixtures, currently.  Bore draws against the Irons and Bucket-rattlers. 

[Bad Wolf]

On 09/10/2022 at 12:02, Kenilworthy said:

West Ham lost two out of three to us last season. We can beat them. But almost certainly we won't if Ralph remains in charge.

There's a flaw with that comment....

[Bad Wolf]

4 hours ago, Saint Garrett said:

Broja was in very good form then though....we're so much more blunt now.

Though I do agree, I'd point out that Adams and Aribo individually, already have a third of the league goals Broja got in the whole of last season.

[Dr Who?]

I have a feeling we will get at least 4 points. It seems to be what happens with Saints over the last few years. Good run, absolutely rubbish run, and then we go again. Would not be surprised if we were 6 points better off come Wednesday night. COYR! 

I may be on the wine! 

[aintforever]

4 points would be a decent return, 3 will probably keep him in a job if the performances are OK. Not confident we will get that though, we look so blunt up front it is scary.

[Dark Munster]

5 hours ago, Dr Who? said:

I have a feeling we will get at least 4 points. It seems to be what happens with Saints over the last few years. Good run, absolutely rubbish run, and then we go again. Would not be surprised if we were 6 points better off come Wednesday night. COYR! 

I may be on the wine! 

[Dr Who?]

On 16/10/2022 at 04:23, Dark Munster said:

I do like a good glass of red! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Dark Munster]

2 hours ago, Dr Who? said:

I do like a good glass of red! 

 

Me too. I think I'll have one tonight.

[Dr Who?]

7 hours ago, Dark Munster said:

Me too. I think I'll have one tonight.

I would love that magic bottle. 

[Sheaf Saint]

5 points and undefeated.

Honestly, who thought we would manage that?

[FarehamSaintJames]

20 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said:

5 points and undefeated.

Honestly, who thought we would manage that?

This entirely. West Ham and Arsenal I expected defeat. Bournemouth could’ve been anything.

[Piran]

17 hours ago, Sheaf Saint said:

5 points and undefeated.

Honestly, who thought we would manage that?

Not many on this forum!

[trousers]

On 09/10/2022 at 17:08, OttawaSaint said:

If RH stays, zero points, zero goals

Any chance of this week's lottery numbers too...?

Edited 24 October, 2022 by trousers

[FarehamSaintJames]

Let’s be honest, almost no one on this forum had high hopes for this week.

The coaching has been strong this week, tactics well thought out and the players are clearly playing for him.

Maybe now is further proof not to listen to tabloid bullshit. 😅

 

[miserableoldgit]

It's amazing how different the two 1-1 draws felt. Same result but boos after one and celebrating like a win after the other.

Edited 24 October, 2022 by miserableoldgit
Pedantry...

[Bad Wolf]

18 hours ago, Sheaf Saint said:

5 points and undefeated.

Honestly, who thought we would manage that?

I thought we'd get 3 points and considered that optimistic.

[OttawaSaint]

1 hour ago, trousers said:

Any chance of this week's lottery numbers too...?

1 2 3 4 5 6

[John B]

Our points seem to come when the opposition is not playing at their best as opposed to us playing really well

 

I still think we need to be scoring more goals but the last three games hopefully have given the squad some confidence and the attacking players begin to perform well

 

Not sure A Armstrong deserves to start

 

So lets hope Crystal Palace are not at their best in the next game and some of the players missing yesterday return

 

It will be interesting what the starting lineup is going to be

[saintant]

If we could beat Palace that would be a massive result. Much will depend on how we handle Zaha. If we can keep him quiet then a win is possible. If he runs the game we'll struggle to come away with anything. We'll need to have a go at them because I don't reckon they are great defensively so hope we take the game to them as much as possible. A draw would be more than acceptable but 3 points would really help us going into matches against a strong Newcastle side and an unpredictable Liverpool.

[Midfield_General]

3 minutes ago, saintant said:

If we could beat Palace that would be a massive result. Much will depend on how we handle Zaha. If we can keep him quiet then a win is possible. If he runs the game we'll struggle to come away with anything. We'll need to have a go at them because I don't reckon they are great defensively so hope we take the game to them as much as possible. A draw would be more than acceptable but 3 points would really help us going into matches against a strong Newcastle side and an unpredictable Liverpool.

Just stick JWP on Zaha, wait for him to lose his shit and get sent off, and then cruise home to a comfortable victory against the 10 men 

[saintant]

5 minutes ago, Midfield_General said:

Just stick JWP on Zaha, wait for him to lose his shit and get sent off, and then cruise home to a comfortable victory against the 10 men 

Yeah, JWP has done it before but not sure he's on top of his game now and he'll need to be to contain Zaha.

[nta786]

5 hours ago, FarehamSaintJames said:

Maybe now is further proof not to listen to tabloid bullshit. 😅

 

Might have to put the Athletic in that bracket now, they seemed pretty certain!!!

Also it was them who was breaking news about Che Adams to Everton right? 

[Dark Munster]

1 hour ago, Midfield_General said:

Just stick JWP on Zaha, wait for him to lose his shit and get sent off, and then cruise home to a comfortable victory against the 10 men 

Even better, stick Lyanco on Zaha. It'll be like when I was at school in chemistry class, mixing a piece of sodium with water.

[saintant]

Just reading the Palace fans forum on their defeat to Everton and a lot of them are fairly critical of Vieira. Also they seem to feel their two fullbacks are poor and they don't have proper midfield players. Hope we can set up to take advantage of this. Their home record is good although their wins have all come against teams lower down the league and not in the best of form. We'll certainly need not to be intimidated in what is always a noisy stadium. Having said that we've done well there in recent seasons.

[Saint Garrett]

Eze is very decent. As is Olise. Will be difficult to contain them. But we’re starting to hit a bit of rhythm. 

If we could nick a win here, it would be absolutely massive for us, and we can start looking up the table a bit. 

[skintsaint]

Watched them v Everton, didn't create anything and looked shite. Everton defended deep and took the space away from their front players to run into which they like to do. Zaha got pretty wound up so could be a good thing to do again.