Chelsea 4-0 Saints - Match Thread

[SaintLondon]

Maresca must be licking his lips with this one. As will every PL manager under pressure, never before has there been such a banker of 3 points and a good few goals. I'll go for 5-0 (loss, for clarity). 

[Pamplemousse]

A lot of focus pre-match on Palmer's lack of form and goalless streak, so you can be absolutely certain what will happen on Tuesday.

[Osvaldorama]

I expect to see:

- Attacking midfielders at centre back
- Full backs at centre back
- Centre backs on the bench
- a gaping hole where our midfield should be
- lumping balls up to the shortest striker in the league
- Ramsdale making many good saves but ultimately conceding at least 6

[Pamplemousse]

So no Bednarek but nothing major, and Downes coming in. Harwood-Bellis on the bench possibly.

[Football Special]

Just now, Pamplemousse said:

So no Bednarek but nothing major, and Downes coming in. Harwood-Bellis on the bench possibly.

Stephens marking Cucurella hopefully. 

[djg]

Chelsea are an odd team but this I can't see anything other than a hammering. I fear this could end up our latest 9 nil, which will be made all the worse as I'll have to endure it sat in the home end 😳

[Tom57]

I wonder how Rusk's input will affect how we set up tomorrow. If it's anything like the Fulham game we'll be playing very defensively

[Matthew Le God]

47 minutes ago, Tom57 said:

I wonder how Rusk's input will affect how we set up tomorrow. If it's anything like the Fulham game we'll be playing very defensively

Rusk has been with the first team since he was caretaker. He can be seen in training videos and on 1st team matchdays on the bench. This isn't new, it is just confirmation it will continue going forward.

[Appy]

Bednarek out with fatigue. 
 

Pretty sure every one of us has fatigue from this season. 

[Football Special]

10 minutes ago, Appy said:

Bednarek out with fatigue. 
 

Pretty sure every one of us has fatigue from this season. 

I'm going to call in sick to work tomorrow and say that , more time for pre match shandies as well 

[saintant]

Bednarek played 12 minutes on Saturday so someone needs to explain how he can be out with fatigue. 

[Pamplemousse]

I think it's more of a mistranslation - the reason for the injury is long term fatigue (he has the most minutes this season I think?), and nothing too serious like a tear or strain.

 

 

[Sheaf Saint]

2 hours ago, Pamplemousse said:

I think it's more of a mistranslation - the reason for the injury is long term fatigue (he has the most minutes this season I think?), and nothing too serious like a tear or strain.

 

 

I expect his arms must be worn out from all the waving at his team mates he does when we concede.

[Viking Saint]

31 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said:

I expect his arms must be worn out from all the waving at his team mates he does when we concede.

When it's usually his fuck-up in the first place

[Whitey Grandad]

3 hours ago, Pamplemousse said:

I think it's more of a mistranslation - the reason for the injury is long term fatigue (he has the most minutes this season I think?), and nothing too serious like a tear or strain.

 

 

More likely shell shock.

[Huffton]

Lallana to start in goal? Ramsdale up front? 

[Forester]

Assuming no desire to move from 343 I would pick:

Rambo

Wood, ABK, Stephens

Bree, Downes, Aribo, KWP

Fernades, Tall Paul, Kamaldeen 

 

I think Bree and KWP right now are our best full backs (Welington has promise) and yet Juric has not seen Bree play right wing back.  While every one of the centre backs has question marks, at least play players in their natural positions

[Sheaf Saint]

2 hours ago, Viking Saint said:

When it's usually his fuck-up in the first place

Yup.

[Galway saint]

These discussions seem pretty futile at the moment 

Whatever combination we got for it's not going to make any difference really 

[suewhistle]

On 23/02/2025 at 13:43, Whitey Grandad said:

TNT Sports kickoff 20:15.

I refuse to pay their exorbitant subscription prices.

One of my local pubs has TNT so I may be lucky, there might be another game they're showing. Or I might get injured at training earlier..

For the sake of all the masochist away supporters I hope we get something out of it. Or maybe not, I suppose, if they really are that way inclined. 

[coalman]

I'm expecting rolling power cuts today as people rush to make Cole Palmer captain of their Fantasy League side.

[steveo]

Men V boys tonight. Very likely another 5+ defeat. In fact 5-0 may be a bonus.....could be a lot worse.

[EssEffCee]

I know it's only London but it's remarkable we're still selling out every away game in this horrific season.

Actually dreading tonight if I'm honest. Half tempted to sack it off but I know I won't.

Edited 25 February, 2025 by EssEffCee

[Football Special]

5 minutes ago, EssEffCee said:

I know it's only London but it's remarkable we're still selling out every away game in this horrific season.

Actually dreading tonight if I'm honest. Half tempted to sack it off but I know I won't.

Sooner or later we've got to improve, surely it can't get any worse can it? 

[Saint Billy]

I think I will turn off my football app so that I don't get constant alerts when a goal against is scored as it will disturb my watching of Doctor Pimple Popper.

 

[Guest]

 

[BARCELONASAINT]

we should have conceded 7/8 goals on Saturday we were that bad and only Ramsdale prevented another one of those huge loses we have come to expect. Unfortunately tonight i think we will concede 6 or more goals with the ridiculous tactics and players playing out of position.

Feel free to drag this back up after we win 1-0 

[suewhistle]

I've just had a daily poll come up on my Alexa; yep, you've guessed it. "Who will win..." 

[Mr X]

Can we not just forfeit the rest of the season and accept our relegation? 🤦‍♂️

[Saint Fan CaM]

What worries me most now is the clear capitulation by Juric. He’s lost his way entirely, looks defeated and has no idea where to go to get a tune out this squad of strangers (by definition you can’t call them a team). The players are going to be utterly demoralised as well as not good enough. Can see a bloodbath this evening. 7-0. There I called it - will be delighted to be proven wrong…i.e. we score a goal or two and the GD is less than 3.

[Chez]

 

 

10 minutes ago, BARCELONASAINT said:

we should have conceded 7/8 goals on Saturday we were that bad and only Ramsdale prevented another one of those huge loses we have come to expect. Unfortunately tonight i think we will concede 6 or more goals with the ridiculous tactics and players playing out of position.

Feel free to drag this back up after we win 1-0 

They marmalised us last time, but took their foot off the gas massively. They are out of form, but still worry we might get another beating.  

[Totton Saint]

I have not had a stream for ages but I have TNT. So please saints try harder tonight. even a gaol would be nice.

[BARCELONASAINT]

2 minutes ago, Totton Saint said:

I have not had a stream for ages but I have TNT. So please saints try harder tonight. even a gaol would be nice.

You are correct, Gaol would be more preferable to watching Saints at the moment!

[S-Clarke]

3 minutes ago, Totton Saint said:

I have not had a stream for ages

Think of that as a blessing!

[Pamplemousse]

48 minutes ago, Chez said:

 

 

They marmalised us last time, but took their foot off the gas massively. They are out of form, but still worry we might get another beating.  

This is the point, I'm sure teams could beat us by a lot more if they wanted to but it's better to rest key players than fully go for the jugular.

We're lucky we're playing Liverpool in between games against PSG otherwise that could genuinely be double figures.

[OneMrsWallace]

I'm performing at a comedy show tonight - oh the irony. 

5-0 to Chelsea thanks to Ramsdale pulling off several top class saves and preventing anything worse. 

[Norm]

Another crap performance like Saturday, 6-0. 

[Hawkswood]

On 23/02/2025 at 09:43, Sarnia Cherie said:

I hope this post is tongue in cheek otherwise it makes you a fair weather supporter. Instead of gracing St. Mary's with your presence next season just pop along the coast to Brighton or Bournemouth if you want to see a few matches won.

Lighten up dude. I'm a fairweather and bloody proud of it. Much better things to spend my money on than watching that shite every week. I'm too old to care that much anymore. We all have different perspectives of life and believe me this football club ain't top of the tree for me anymore. Just worry about yourself mate. That's all that matters. Keep well.

[Hatch]

5-0 . 

4 goals to Palmer

Ramsdale MotM

Saints XG - 0.09

 

 

[SaintsBarry74]

7 hours ago, steveo said:

Men V boys tonight. Very likely another 5+ defeat. In fact 5-0 may be a bonus.....could be a lot worse.

Yup. Ive never seen a team collapse as badly as Saints after going 1-0 down.

[Toussaint]

2 hours ago, Mr X said:

Can we not just forfeit the rest of the season and accept our relegation? 🤦‍♂️

You what?? When he Great Escape is still on 2025 is still on!

[SNSUN]

The wheel has spoken. Might get this one right for a change...

 

 

[OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint]

Apparently, Chelsea currently haven't got a goalkeeper that's any good (not that should bother them) but nor do they have a fit striker. It's an ideal time to play them but our guys seem to have given up the ghost, so this could be a really dreary 2-0 to them.

They also seem to have more than the usual morons who stare at the away fans all match and give it the verbals. There's a ginger OAP who's usually good for a laugh.

[Toadhall Saint]

1 hour ago, SaintsBarry74 said:

Yup. Ive never seen a team collapse as badly as Saints after going 1-0 down.

A house of cards in a force 9 stands up longer.

[captainchris]

On 24/02/2025 at 00:35, Saint_clark said:

                   Ramsdale

Bree    Wood      ABK     Welington

                      Downes

Dibling        Fernandes         Sulemana

              Archer Onuachu

                 

4231

We need two defensive midfielders to protect our central defenders….

[captainchris]

He has already said he will stick to the same failed system though with a non existent midfield….. 

[Forester]

9 hours ago, Football Special said:

Sooner or later we've got to improve, surely it can't get any worse can it? 

One of my all time press conference answers!!!

[davefizzy14]

I would like to see us on the front foot from the first minute tonight and solid, let's see what we can do, COYR 😊

[Patches O Houlihan]

I think this chap speaks for many of us

Man City for home games is a bit of a trek though 🤔

[Gloucester Saint]

On 23/02/2025 at 22:06, Zorba said:

Prediction..

Skeptical Pre kick-off

Hopeful at Kick-off

Irritated by half-time

Thankful for the final whistle

Embarrassed at the scoreline

 

 

 

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