BARCELONASAINT Posted July 23 Posted July 23 top drawer save from Baz who is having a very decent game so far 2
coalman Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Of the front four. BBD looks like a good outlet down the line. Armstrong and Archer working hard but not much else. Fraser anonymous.
Doctoroncall Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Has Baz turned the corner and started to develop into a decent keeper?
coalman Posted July 23 Posted July 23 2 minutes ago, Doctoroncall said: Has Baz turned the corner and started to develop into a decent keeper? He's been our best player this half. Followed by Charles, Wellington and BBD 4
benali-shorts Posted July 23 Posted July 23 7 minutes ago, coalman said: Of the front four. BBD looks like a good outlet down the line. Armstrong and Archer working hard but not much else. Fraser anonymous. It'll be interesting to see how Edozie and Robinson (i.e. wingers) compare and contrast to BBD and AA playing the wide front roles. 1
coalman Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Worth noting. We _still_ haven't had a shot at goal despite being 1-0 up. 2
obelisk Posted July 23 Posted July 23 If Saints can play this poorly and still grab 1-0 leads then there'll be some hope for the season ahead. 😇 Baz takes player of the half award. Without his saves this would look embarrassing. 2
hypochondriac Posted July 23 Posted July 23 14 minutes ago, Doctoroncall said: Has Baz turned the corner and started to develop into a decent keeper? Not sure we can read much into half a preseason game against a second division Spanish side. 3 1
macca155 Posted July 23 Posted July 23 In fairness a rejuvenated Baz would be an absolute bonus for the club. I refuse to make judgements on one game but anything like this is good for us. 3
Matthew Le God Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Just now, hypochondriac said: Not sure we can read much into half a preseason game against a second division Spanish side. A good save is a good save regardless who the player that kicked the ball plays for. 7
CSA96 Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Just now, hypochondriac said: Not sure we can read much into half a preseason game against a second division Spanish side. Ball's the same size, goal's the same size... etc etc (tend to agree, though)
HarvSFC Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Build-up play has been nice. Shea Charles definitely been my favourite player to watch so far this pre-season, just looks so comfortable in the middle. Add Downes next to him and Fernandes in the Fraser position today and it's looking exciting. Bazunu's also had a good half, pulling off three or four good saves. The front four is just where it's lacking for me. They're all quite similar in that they all have the same weaknesses which stops them from causing consistent problems to the opposition. They're lacking in pace and technical ability. This has meant that Bazunu has worked a lot harder than their goalkeeper has. Hopefully Robinson and Edozie can add a bit more dynamism to our attacks in the second half and Stewart can provide the hold up play that Archer just can't. One other positive is that we're also mixing it up from goal kicks. Should have always been the case. The overly predictable, and every team knowing we were going to play it short every time has gone. 2
gio1saints Posted July 23 Posted July 23 GB and Shea best players for us. Best I’ve seen of GB! AA and CA largely anonymous. We’ve conceded far too many chances. MF too porous. Play like that away in Championship could easily be 3-1 4-1 down at half time.
BARCELONASAINT Posted July 23 Posted July 23 This Castellon side have beaten Real Zaragoza, Valencia and QPR 6-0 in the last couple of weeks, they are no mugs and definately the sort of workout i'm sure Saints would have wanted. Without Baz we would already be looking like another scalp for Castellon. 6
hypochondriac Posted July 23 Posted July 23 3 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: A good save is a good save regardless who the player that kicked the ball plays for. I've seen plenty of players perform well in preseason and score goals and then be shite in the real games. The logic is the same here.
gio1saints Posted July 23 Posted July 23 14 minutes ago, coalman said: Worth noting. We _still_ haven't had a shot at goal despite being 1-0 up. Definitely this is a big problem. They’ve had I think 6 shots on target first half. We’ve been shockingly bad final third. Woeful. 1
coalman Posted July 23 Posted July 23 1 minute ago, gio1saints said: Definitely this is a big problem. They’ve had I think 6 shots on target first half. We’ve been shockingly bad final third. Woeful. It's what we already knew about BBD, Archer and Armstrong up front. Having Fraser anonymous behind them isn't making it any easier too. 1
Nordic Saint Posted July 23 Posted July 23 5 minutes ago, HarvSFC said: The front four is just where it's lacking for me. Princewill Ehibhatiomhan scored a good solo goal in the Saints' XI's win against Crawley yesterday. He averages a goal every 2 games and should be given some time on the pitch for the first team this pre-season. He may turn out to be the pick of the strikers in our squad.
coalman Posted July 23 Posted July 23 McCarthy is already giving me the heebie jeebies with that rushed clearance.
Nordic Saint Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Just now, coalman said: McCarthy is already giving me the heebie jeebies with that rushed clearance. It's so depressing seeing him still apppearing on the pitch for us. I know no other club would take him, but he should have been released a long time ago. 2
coalman Posted July 23 Posted July 23 1 minute ago, Nordic Saint said: It's so depressing seeing him still apppearing on the pitch for us. I know no other club would take him, but he should have been released a long time ago. Speaking of depressing. Smallbone is strolling around with his trademark intensity. We're getting overrun in midfield. 1 1
CSA96 Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Second half Saints: McCarthy; Bree, Wood, Taylor, Manning; Sesay, Aribo; Edozie, Smallbone, Robinson; Stewart Subs: Ramsdale, Sugawara, Kayi Sanda, Downs
Nordic Saint Posted July 23 Posted July 23 1 minute ago, coalman said: Speaking of depressing. Smallbone is strolling around with his trademark intensity. We're getting overrun in midfield. Yes, he's another one who should have been released by now. Smallbone appearing on the pitch usually means goals for the opposition. 1
Doctoroncall Posted July 23 Posted July 23 23 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Not sure we can read much into half a preseason game against a second division Spanish side. I wasn’t.
hypochondriac Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Just now, Doctoroncall said: I wasn’t. Well then the answer to your question is in all likelihood no.
coalman Posted July 23 Posted July 23 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Nordic Saint said: Yes, he's another one who should have been released by now. Smallbone appearing on the pitch usually means goals for the opposition. He's just jogging in a little patch of space all on his own, pausing now and then to half heartedly point at a player he isn't bothered to track. Edited July 23 by coalman 1
CSA96 Posted July 23 Posted July 23 2 minutes ago, Nordic Saint said: Yes, he's another one who should have been released by now. Smallbone appearing on the pitch usually means goals for the opposition. Released is mental
Sevvy Posted July 23 Posted July 23 52 minutes ago, obelisk said: I nip to the loo and it's suddenly 1-0 to Saints. Any chance you staying in there for the season😉 3
goodymatt Posted July 23 Posted July 23 We’ve been comfortably second best. Not really had a phase of play where we have controlled the game. Not very encouraging. 1
revolution saint Posted July 23 Posted July 23 To be fair to Saints, they're probably still knackered from that 9k run last week. 3
Harry_SFC Posted July 23 Posted July 23 (edited) As much as I can't believe I'm saying this but if we do the unthinkable and sell Ramsdale without replacing him then it's got to be Bazunu as number 1, McCarthy is way past his sell by date. Edited July 23 by Harry_SFC 2
CSA96 Posted July 23 Posted July 23 1 minute ago, Harry_SFC said: As much as I can't believe I'm saying this but if we do the unthinkable and sell Ramsdale without replacing him then it's got to be Bazunu as number 1, McCarthy is way past his sell by date. He looks like we've just rolled him out of the freezer at the morgue in this half 1
saintant Posted July 23 Posted July 23 1 minute ago, Harry_SFC said: As much as I can't believe I'm saying this but if we do the unthinkable and sell Ramsdale without replacing him then it's got to be Bazunu as number 1, McCarthy is way past his sell by date. Bazunu needs to show he can make top drawer saves on a regular basis. He seems to have done so today and maybe the change of goalkeeping coach is benefitting him. It's too early to make a firm judgement but his saves today give some encouragement. 2
Crouchie's Lawyer Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Player just been bought on in goal for them is called Juan Key. Sums up how we are playing really... pretty Juan Key 3
CSA96 Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Can hear Blackmore being really careful (and trying not to laugh) when he says the name 'Juanki' 2
saintant Posted July 23 Posted July 23 1 minute ago, CSA96 said: Can hear Blackmore being really careful (and trying not to laugh) when he says the name 'Juanki' The way we seem to be playing he won't have to mention his name that often 🙂 2
Crouchie's Lawyer Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Blackmore is loving being able to get away with saying Wanky as much as possible. He is milking it
CSA96 Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Just now, Crouchie's Lawyer said: Blackmore is loving being able to get away with saying Wanky as much as possible. He is milking it 'I'm glad there's not one of those in the Championship, or I'd get myself into trouble' 1
coalman Posted July 23 Posted July 23 (edited) Saints hit the post. We've carried a lot more threat this half. We've had shots. Edozie off injured though. Edited July 23 by coalman
obelisk Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Bree hits post from FK. Saints actually getting in attacking areas for a few moments.
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