Saints 0-0 Man City - Match Thread

[Saint Billy]

FFS, and there I was saying that we would do better under Rusk. That is a lineup from hell.

[Saint Fan CaM]

2 hours ago, lambtiss said:

What can we expect from the dynamic, dare-all management duo today? Six at the back?

It’s ALWAYS 11 at the back with Saints nowadays? 😜🤣

[bpsaint]

Let’s be honest it doesn’t matter what team we put out, or what formation we go with, this team is fucking shite and we’re going to get beaten anyway.

[gio1saints]

God. Our shooting practice is not good. Really not good. Why do they smash them over the bar? It’s not rugby. 

[coalman]

Man City only just got over the complacency from playing us under Martin. Pep will be bricking it.

Haaland on the other hand will be licking his lips.

[stevematthews635]

Where is Robinson?  Actually looked quite promising.

I'd rather have Ballard on the bench than the useless t**t Archer.

 

[Saint Fan CaM]

Wonder if Dibling will put in a shift today to show Pep how good he is?

[Saint NL]

I was only half listening, but did Shay Given say that Man City will aim to score 12 as a warm up for the FA Cup?

[Viking Saint]

Sulemana gets ball in their half, 9 City players get back before another one of ours joins him

[Saint NL]

Lots of empty seats, but fans sound in good voice

[Saint Fan CaM]

Getting nothing from the Ref today.

[Doctoroncall]

19% possession after 10 minutes 

[Saint NL]

Big Les is having an absolute mare so far. 

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Just now, Doctoroncall said:

19% possession after 10 minutes 

While I'm waiting for us to touch the ball, I'm day dreaming of Lawrie Mac unveiling De Bruyne to join his team of veteran all stars. 🙂

[Saint NL]

Bednarek 😂😂

[Saint Fan CaM]

Bedders nearly had one of his brain fart moments 

[OneMrsWallace]

1 hour ago, Saint NL said:

It's like Rusk is speedrunning his attempt at being the worst manager of the season. What a completely pointless match today.

At least we're in doubt he is also effing clueless. I think I'd rather see us be more attacking and lose 7-2 than be picked off 4/5 -0. Or maybe I've just lost the plot alongside all our managers. 

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Well Dibling, if you wore shin pads, that wouldn't have hurt so much.

[LiberalCommunist]

It didn't go in, but hopefully still counts towards the two goals Beddes will be responsible for today.

[Viking Saint]

1 minute ago, Holmes_and_Watson said:

Well Dibling, if you wore shin pads, that wouldn't have hurt so much.

True, but was still another foul that we've not been awarded

[StrangelyBrown]

9 minutes ago, Saint Fan CaM said:

Getting nothing from the Ref today.

Least of our problems.... We're getting nothing from the lineup or players either

[LGTL]

This is like a comedy show 😂

[Saint NL]

3 minutes ago, Holmes_and_Watson said:

Well Dibling, if you wore shin pads, that wouldn't have hurt so much.

I'm hoping that he and Grealish go in a for a 50/50 today

[Saint NL]

Have we touched the ball in their half yet? 

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Just now, Saint NL said:

I'm hoping that he and Grealish go in a for a 50/50 today

I've little sympathy if players are doing that, and I didn't think it was a foul either. 🙂

[Saint Fan CaM]

What a pointless debacle so far. Just hand them three points.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

1 minute ago, Saint NL said:

Have we touched the ball in their half yet? 

It hit off Sule and went to City. But it was a touch. 🙂

[Viking Saint]

Just now, Saint NL said:

Have we touched the ball in their half yet? 

Once. It's like when we get anywhere near the halfway line, vertigo kicks in at being so high up the pitch and we have to turn back to the safety of base camp and Ramsdale

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Rusk trying to make sure we get that magical point.

If we get a gift as well, all the better.

#cannymanagement

[Saint Fan CaM]

To be fair, Bree and Welington are doing no worse than KWP and Manning so far.

[Saint NL]

This is a masterclass from Rusk.

We just have to endure them having 85% possession and multiple chances for the other three quarters of the match and we'll come away with a point.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Good proactive clearance from Welington.

[obelisk]

Almost got to the edge of the City penalty area. Progress.

[Saint NL]

Are the fans singing "we touched the ball" 😂

[Holmes_and_Watson]

7 of our players in their half?!

Get back!

🙂

[St. Ciervo]

What is the point of this game if we won't even try to get a quick counter. As soon as we win the ball, we cycle it sideways and backwards. Might as well be wearing pennies and trainers. This is diabolical. 

[Saint NL]

Ref is giving them everything. Stupid from Les though

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Tator: Like any relegated side, it's about keeping that group together.

😀

[Saint Fan CaM]

Ref getting bored…just waiting for the opportunity to give City a goal.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Really soft free kick

[Saint Fan CaM]

1 minute ago, Saint NL said:

Ref is giving them everything. Stupid from Les though

Wouldn’t have been given the other end

[BotleySaint]

We have survived 31 mins. That's better than I expected to be honest.

[Saint NL]

1 minute ago, Saint Fan CaM said:

Wouldn’t have been given the other end

If we ever get up that far we can find out.

[redkeith]

Who is the co commentator ?  I think it sounds like Tubby Brewster from titty biscuits fc .

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Not far over, and that's their best thanks to the ref.

Tator before free kick: Only de Bruyne will take this.

Tator after free kick: That could have been one for Foden.

Give me strength.

[saintstowin]

5 live have gone from us waiting for a grim death to us being fairly pleased with the opening.

[Saint Fan CaM]

Sully doing ok, but no goal threat whatsoever 

[SaintsBarry74]

Just tuned in. Have they learned from us yet?

[BotleySaint]

Just now, Saint Fan CaM said:

Sully doing ok, but no goal threat whatsoever 

Has he ever been? I mean apart from the Liverpool game 2 years ago.

[Saint Fan CaM]

City player flaking over - never got touched. Why the fuck do these players feel the need to cheat?!?!