Pre Season Friendlies 2025/26

[OldNick]

2 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

In which case he can't complain if he didn't ask his agent to include a relegation release clause. That would then be the fault of the player/agent.

I very mch doubt a young player would have thought about that, but his agent should have. It doesnt get over the fact that if a good affer comes in he wont go.

[BERMUDASAINT]

1 hour ago, trousers said:

 

 

Shooting drills? Waz that? RM would have none of that shit giving up possesion!

All done at high intensity, good to see.

[coalman]

1 hour ago, trousers said:

Nice to see Still carrying out the Saints defence from last year to practice against.

[Charlie Wayman]

1 hour ago, OldNick said:

yes that is correct, when he signed it I doubt he knew he'd be playing the 2nd tier, and much like all the others we have sold over the years most if not all had length left on their contracts.

Well, he was part of the team that went down so hardly a surprise to him

[Charlie Wayman]

19 hours ago, Matthew Le God said:

Does the same apply to opposing managers 'finding their feet' in a game vs a Will Still team? Do the two cancel each other out?

In some cases but not others

[Crab Lungs]

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Edited 23 July, 2025 by Crab Lungs

[trousers]

[trousers]

Just the one full back....?

[Saint Fan CaM]

9 minutes ago, trousers said:

Just the one full back....?

Strange given Suga and Bree both waiting to be used. Perhaps he wants to see what Edward’s can do at FB if needed? 🤔

[Themotherfunky]

He's either got Edwards as a right back, or he's using Fraser as a wing back in a 5?

[Teamsaint1]

10 minutes ago, Themotherfunky said:

He's either got Edwards as a right back, or he's using Fraser as a wing back in a 5?

or Stephens at RB ? ( where he might do a decent job IMO, at least as cover.)

[hypochondriac]

Just now, Teamsaint1 said:

or Stephens at RB ? ( where he might do a decent job IMO, at least as cover.)

Strange thing to do though given we have two perfectly adequate right backs already. 

[saintant]

26 minutes ago, trousers said:

Just the one full back....?

Don't forget we are blessed with the versatility of Captain Jack.

[kjurwi]

Does he play Fraser right wingback?

[Teamsaint1]

1 minute ago, kjurwi said:

Does he play Fraser right wingback?

He moved to RB during the game  against Liverpool at home and did a decent job I thought 

[revolution saint]

Not playing a recognised right back or right wing back is a bit odd.  The other thing is I would have thought up front we'd start with either Stewart or Downs.

[goodymatt]

Daily Echo reckon Edwards at RB, guess it’s just about fitness mins for him having just come back. Might suggest Stephens and Quarshie are currently front runners to start vs Wrexham?

[coalman]

2 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

Daily Echo reckon Edwards at RB, guess it’s just about fitness mins for him having just come back. Might suggest Stephens and Quarshie are currently front runners to start vs Wrexham?

I sincerely hope so. Wouldn't want to start the season with this line up. Though I am very excited for Charles and Fernandes in midfield.

[coalman]

Stephens with a trademark pass across the 18 yard box.

[gio1saints]

Scruffy first five minutes. 

[coalman]

1 minute ago, gio1saints said:

Scruffy first five minutes. 

Lots of energy in our press though which is nice to see.

[Master Bates]

Jumpy stream so it is.

[benali-shorts]

Edwards is at RB.

Pitch poor quality. Not much structure to the game in first ten. 

[coalman]

No idea how Baz saved that. Should be 1-0 down

[goodymatt]

Great save Bazunu tbf

[obelisk]

Saints almost concede. Saved by Baz foot on the line.

[benali-shorts]

Front 3, BBD, Archer, Armstrong.

Fraser playing as AM behind them. 

 

[coalman]

This ref appears a little bit biased. Saying that Castellon are going for it - they look tidy.

Edited 23 July, 2025 by coalman

[SaintBobby]

Isn’t Damian Downs on the bench? I thought Adam Blackmore said he was.

[trousers]

 

 

[Midfield_General]

No Downs in the squad according to that graphic - que?

[coalman]

Lol at the player trying to start a pushing contest with Quarshie who just casually swatted him away. Yellows to both him and the Castellon player who is promptly substituted.

Edited 23 July, 2025 by coalman

[trousers]

2 minutes ago, Midfield_General said:

No Downs in the squad according to that graphic - que?

 

[coalman]

Gav saves again.

[coalman]

Own goal. Saints 1-0! Lovely through ball by Charles for BBD to square it. Defender deflects in trying to slide in and block.

Edited 23 July, 2025 by coalman

[benali-shorts]

good cross from BBD for the own goal

[trousers]

 

 

[skintsaint]

2 minutes ago, coalman said:

Gav saves again.

Lets hope he is impressing any watching scouts.

[Suhari]

Decent move that.

[obelisk]

I nip to the loo and it's suddenly 1-0 to Saints.

[skintsaint]

1 minute ago, benali-shorts said:

good cross from BBD

Lets hope he is impressing any watching scouts.

[coalman]

Lovely turn from Charles there.

[goodymatt]

1 minute ago, coalman said:

Lovely turn from Charles there.

Looks so much more accomplished, his loan has done him no harm at all.

[coalman]

1 minute ago, goodymatt said:

Looks so much more accomplished, his loan has done him no harm at all.

Almost like he just needed game time in his best position. He's moving the ball really sweetly.

[saintant]

8 minutes ago, trousers said:

 

 

Is there any point to this clip? Asking for a friend.

[coalman]

Oh my word, Baz's best save yet.

[goodymatt]

Bazunu making some great saves, that’s 2 worldies and 1 solid save now.

[SW11_Saint]

Great save from Baz

[obelisk]

Bazunu getting a good work out. Another good save.

[sfc4prem]

Bazunu's main weakness was not saving shots, right?