Football Special Posted August 16 Author Posted August 16 8 minutes ago, Smirking_Saint said: Leicester go down 2-1 to Preston with the latter looking to be comfortably the better side It's very very early but some interesting signs emerging Sheffield United made it three defeats in a week losing 1-0 at Swansea with zero shots on target. Selles already has his work cut out there and I'm sure they'll improve but poor start for a team tipped to be in contention for promotion
Willo of Whiteley Posted August 16 Posted August 16 Our squad does look stronger by the game, and we haven’t even played particularly well. No one is lighting up the league, or certainly no one you’d have expected to. 1
Saint Fan CaM Posted August 16 Posted August 16 4 hours ago, Willo of Whiteley said: Our squad does look stronger by the game, and we haven’t even played particularly well. No one is lighting up the league, or certainly no one you’d have expected to. Middlesbrough are looking pretty good value - scored for fun at Millwall away.
leesaint88 Posted August 18 Posted August 18 On 16/08/2025 at 18:13, Football Special said: It's very very early but some interesting signs emerging Sheffield United made it three defeats in a week losing 1-0 at Swansea with zero shots on target. Selles already has his work cut out there and I'm sure they'll improve but poor start for a team tipped to be in contention for promotion They won't be up there. The club have gone down this bizarre AI/Data lead transfer strategy whilst letting some of the better performers last season leave, I can't see them mounting any serious recovery if they carry on as they are.
Saint NL Posted August 19 Posted August 19 I won't be playing pool in Middlesbrough. It'll cost a fortune in fines. 2
Willo of Whiteley Posted August 19 Posted August 19 Can we do some Saints ones? Passing backwards when through on goal - £100 Possession being below 70% - £250 1
Doctoroncall Posted August 19 Posted August 19 On 16/08/2025 at 23:24, Saint Fan CaM said: Middlesbrough are looking pretty good value - scored for fun at Millwall away. They were lucky to get to half time 0-0, but fair play for turning it around and getting a win. A team not playing well but getting wins is always a threat. 1
saintant Posted August 22 Posted August 22 1 hour ago, goodymatt said: Not sure he's all that from what I've seen and the Leicester fans certainly don't appear to be unanimous in championing his ability. 1
TheAlehouseBrawlers Posted August 22 Posted August 22 1 hour ago, goodymatt said: 1 hour ago, benjii said: Strange honker. Started out at Royston Vasey FC...his mum and dad are so proud 2
Convict Colony Posted August 22 Posted August 22 1 hour ago, benjii said: Strange honker. will fit in with the inbred locals
SNSUN Posted August 23 Posted August 23 Fatawu playing himself into a deadline day signing for Leicester!
Gloucester Saint Posted August 23 Posted August 23 On 19/08/2025 at 13:35, Willo of Whiteley said: Can we do some Saints ones? Passing backwards when through on goal - £100 Possession being below 70% - £250 Alan Ball instituted fines in training for hitting high balls into the channels post-Branfoot to cut the long ball obsession out.
Gloucester Saint Posted August 23 Posted August 23 On 19/08/2025 at 13:27, Saint NL said: I won't be playing pool in Middlesbrough. It'll cost a fortune in fines. Pissing in shower? Should be at least £100 fine, dirty northern bastards.
S-Clarke Posted August 23 Posted August 23 (edited) Seems like a few of the 'favourites' are really struggling to get off of the blocks so far. Still so much uncertainty around most of our squads, so it's hard to know what 11 you'll be able to field most weeks. Ipswich seem to be struggling to find their way, they don't like like the same outfit they were last time out in this league. Sheffield United were tipped as well, but they look hopeless. Early days, but it shows how important the next week can be for everyone. No one is going to run away with it this year based on what I've seen so far, so some clever and suitable recruitment could be the difference. Edited August 23 by S-Clarke 1
S-Clarke Posted August 26 Posted August 26 El Khannouss may be staying at Leicester - Quote Crystal Palace's negotiations with Leicester City over forward Bilal El Khannouss have collapsed with the club now considering other options. Palace want a replacement for Eberechi Eze, who joined Arsenal for £67.5m last week, and El Khannouss was top of their wanted list. However, Leicester now consider the deal dead, and feel they don't now need to sell to meet their PSR obligations, having sold James Justin to Leeds and Kasey McAteer to Ipswich. Palace had indicated they were prepared to agree a structured deal worth £32m for the Moroccan forward, but Leicester are adamant they want £35m up front. It could be posturing and forcing someone to bid more money, but like with us keeping hold of Matty, that would be a good bit of news for Leicester.
SuperSAINT Posted August 26 Posted August 26 59 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: However, Leicester now consider the deal dead, and feel they don't now need to sell to meet their PSR obligations Probably the least trustworthy club at PSR calculations.
ErwinK1961 Posted August 26 Posted August 26 1 hour ago, S-Clarke said: El Khannouss may be staying at Leicester - It could be posturing and forcing someone to bid more money, but like with us keeping hold of Matty, that would be a good bit of news for Leicester. How shifting only £50m of players means they’re good with PSR is anyone’s guess. Laughable how they still haven’t been given a deduction yet.
Saint NL Posted August 28 Posted August 28 Quite a comprehensive breakdown of how teams played the first three league games https://substack.com/inbox/post/171955155?r=36mbvj& This is quite suprising
sfc4prem Posted August 28 Posted August 28 It's what Nathan Jones would call 'playing on the front foot'
sockeye Posted August 28 Posted August 28 18 minutes ago, Saint NL said: Quite a comprehensive breakdown of how teams played the first three league games https://substack.com/inbox/post/171955155?r=36mbvj& This is quite suprising I do think we have largely gotten in our own way and fluffed our lines. Too many players not switched on for the shot etc.
S-Clarke Posted August 29 Posted August 29 Sheffield United were called out as 'one of' the favourites at the start of the season, but they look screwed to me. They've signed some utter dross (including the manager) and are now losing Gus Hamer.
AlexLaw76 Posted August 29 Posted August 29 Just now, S-Clarke said: Sheffield United were called out as 'one of' the favourites at the start of the season, but they look screwed to me. They've signed some utter dross (including the manager) and are now losing Gus Hamer. and went with a bizarre appointment as manager. Hamer is brilliant, so hopefully he goes out of this league
S-Clarke Posted August 29 Posted August 29 Just now, AlexLaw76 said: and went with a bizarre appointment as manager. Hamer is brilliant, so hopefully he goes out of this league Yeah, he's off to Leeds. 1
SNSUN Posted August 29 Posted August 29 Found this fascinating, Ipswich can now field WBAs entire back 5 from a few years ago. I know Ipswich are tipped to win the League but I really can't see a runaway leader this year. This would be a good year for us to click and shine. Add another trophy to the old cabinet. 2 2
Andy Hill Posted August 29 Posted August 29 No need to panic yet but being outplayed by and losing to Stoke means we need points on the board ASAP. 1
LGTL Posted August 29 Posted August 29 3 minutes ago, Andy Hill said: No need to panic yet but being outplayed by and losing to Stoke means we need points on the board ASAP. Yes would certainly be nice to go into the International break with a win. After the last couple of days too it would give the whole club a lift before the derby. Big game tomorrow.
SNSUN Posted August 29 Posted August 29 10 minutes ago, Andy Hill said: No need to panic yet but being outplayed by and losing to Stoke means we need points on the board ASAP. Getting cut adrift! New players will take months to click, Baz in goal, strikers can't score, Will is ginger, Jack is never leaving... it's all going wrong. 😆 Don't panic, early days and even a defeat tomorrow isn't a disaster. After the International break is when the newbies will have had some time to gel... and then we play the Skates. That's the must win.
Football Special Posted August 30 Author Posted August 30 Not sure how Leicester managed to hold on to young talent like this. Usually gets picked off by Man City or Chelsea academies before pro contracts are signed 1
sfc4prem Posted August 30 Posted August 30 44 minutes ago, Football Special said: Not sure how Leicester managed to hold on to young talent like this. Usually gets picked off by Man City or Chelsea academies before pro contracts are signed Leicester recently won the FA Cup and Premier League, perhaps?
OldNick Posted August 30 Posted August 30 3 minutes ago, sfc4prem said: Leicester recently won the FA Cup and Premier League, perhaps? Watching the game last night and neither team looked outstanding. Fatuwa and Monga both shone but the rest were average
sfc4prem Posted August 30 Posted August 30 3 minutes ago, OldNick said: Watching the game last night and neither team looked outstanding. Fatuwa and Monga both shone but the rest were average Mmm. I watched it too - rare for me, to be honest. I only tend to watch games not involving Saints if they are 'big' games - finals or relegation scraps or derbies. It was a close affair, but I felt that Leicester got a bit lucky at times. Birmingham got into the danger area a fair few times and couldn't finish. Equally, Leicester do have some quality and move up the pitch very quickly. Mavididi, Daka, Fatawu, heck, even Ayew all have a bit of tenacity, technique and end product about them. I even saw Vestergaard ping a ball brilliantly forward to the foot of their striker who had made a run. I think Leicester will be up there. Birmingham, if they get their shooting boots on (much like us) and stop passing about at the back too frequently (like a Russball team) will probably make the playoffs.
skintsaint Posted August 30 Posted August 30 5 minutes ago, sfc4prem said: I even saw Vestergaard ping a ball brilliantly forward to the foot of their striker who had made a run. Tbf he was good at that. Just couldnt run/turn or defend well 😅 1
sfc4prem Posted August 30 Posted August 30 5 minutes ago, skintsaint said: Tbf he was good at that. Just couldnt run/turn or defend well 😅 I also remember Vest absolutely leathering the ball from all of 45 yards against Brighton(?) at St Mary's and hitting the bar?
Baird of the land Posted August 30 Posted August 30 Didn’t realise kayne Ramsay was now playing for Charlton. good to see he’s worked his way up the leagues after leaving saints
Saint NL Posted August 30 Posted August 30 Good scores elsewhere, perhaps if Sheffield United could score then it'd be nice
Willo of Whiteley Posted August 30 Posted August 30 Leicester have won three games without playing particularly well. Take Fatawu out and they are poor.
AlexLaw76 Posted August 30 Posted August 30 Just now, Willo of Whiteley said: Leicester have won three games without playing particularly well. Take Fatawu out and they are poor. Where as we have won once without playing particularly well... 1
Willo of Whiteley Posted August 30 Posted August 30 With the money we’ve spent and the players we have in place, you’d have to say we are out and out favourites now to win the league.
LiberalCommunist Posted August 30 Posted August 30 Bloody hell, slow down. We are a ongoing project. But this is the first transfer window we can be pleased with. Favourites is a tag we do not need.
Football Special Posted August 30 Author Posted August 30 3 hours ago, Willo of Whiteley said: With the money we’ve spent and the players we have in place, you’d have to say we are out and out favourites now to win the league. Lol we're not winning the league
Whitey Grandad Posted August 30 Posted August 30 Just now, Football Special said: Lol we're not winning the league Not in August we aren't.
sockeye Posted August 30 Posted August 30 Boro top followed by West Brom. Sheffield United dead last, with Ipswich hovering above the relegation zone. And of course, Saints mid table. Been a weird start to the season. 1
Willo of Whiteley Posted August 30 Posted August 30 We could be mid table at Christmas and still go up. I’m sure things will come together over the next couple of weeks, now players are starting to arrive I’m sure we’ll see gradual improvements. 1
Disco Stu Posted August 30 Posted August 30 Is that Ipswich with the lastest goal in Championship history?
Willo of Whiteley Posted August 30 Posted August 30 Ruben Selles got pelters from the fans after today’s defeat. Shambolically run club
skintsaint Posted August 31 Posted August 31 On 30/08/2025 at 18:45, Willo of Whiteley said: Ruben Selles got pelters from the fans after today’s defeat. Shambolically run club
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