Saints 0-0 Skates - Match Thread

[Smirking_Saint]

2 minutes ago, imadirtyurchin said:

One of the Boro criticisms of Azaz when we signed him was that he had a tendency to go missing in big games. That seems accurate so far.

Its lazy though, players ‘go missing’ because they don’t get the ball

He’s had no service at all so far

[kjurwi]

Can't keep the ball. Doesn't look great.

[SaintsfanSwindon]

One small positive. They haven’t scored when they have been well on top and we have been much better in the second half of matches so far. 

[benjii]

1 minute ago, stknowle said:

What exactly is our game plan here? Is there one? 

I told everyone Martin >>> Still.

[Suhari]

I just don't see this set up working without a big man up top.

Absolutely nothing sticking to Archer.

[benjii]

Just now, Smirking_Saint said:

Its lazy though, players ‘go missing’ because they don’t get the ball

He’s had no service at all so far

Couple of times he's received the ball and just fluffed his touch.

[saintant]

We need to move up 20 yards - we have zero press.

[sotonric]

Of all the scenarios I'd thought about - early goals, red cards, glaring misses - being out-played by that lot wasn't on my radar at all. Shockingly bad from Saints so far.

[SNSUN]

Bit of composure needed. Get to half time and review it. No need to panic yet, still drawing. 

Just.

[Toussaint]

Gonna be a long season 

[Sheaf Saint]

Fellows has only been fed twice down the right so far. What's the point of signing and playing him if we're not going to play to his strengths?

[Anders]

No pressing, keep aimlessly lumping it long. Shocking so far.

[saintant]

A point here would be very good.

[adrian lord]

Oh dear this is bad. 

[washsaint]

There's only one team playing today...and it's not Saints.  This is absolutely terrible and I have been underwhelmed with Still so far this season.

Hoofiing the ball forward every time we get it is not the Southampton way.

[Jonnyboy]

11 minutes ago, SNSUN said:

Afternoon all. Was on nights so just woke up. Now Saints can do the same amirite...

Line up exactly what we wanted, bound to be a bit disjointed with newbies but once we gel we'll be as unstoppable as the swathe of Freshers trying to get to Bonnie Blue's bus at Newcastle Uni.

She would stink the place out less than Saints at the moment.

[Baird of the land]

Absolutely zero pressure on portsmouth when they have the ball

[Gloucester Saint]

Could be 2-0 down here. Really, really poor. Yellow card for Swanson foul on Fraser. Bishop snatched at a good chance. Stupid yellow THB.

Edited 6 hours ago by Gloucester Saint

[Edmonton Saint]

We’re getting played off the park. 

[maxi_sopez]

This is so bad. If it stays like this Still will be under intense heat, the tactics are woeful 

[Gloucester Saint]

1 minute ago, benjii said:

Couple of times he's received the ball and just fluffed his touch.

Smashed at him. Not passed.

[BotleySaint]

Our players all seem so far apart from each other. Just trying to get a toe on it or whacking it forward aimlessly. 

Edited 6 hours ago by BotleySaint

[benjii]

1 minute ago, saintant said:

We need to move up 20 yards - we have zero press.

Back 4 lurking by our box, even when their keeper has the ball. Midfield two just in front, then forwards wandering around miles away.

Absolutely pathetic coaching.

[kitch]

This is atrocious. Playing like it's any other game. Will's a clever bloke and knows a lot more than I do...so I'm hoping this is part of some master plan cos this is shit.

[adrian lord]

Not at all convinced by Still yet. 

[saintant]

Seems from what Still said pre match he wants us to hit it long. Aint working Will, change it!

[SNSUN]

Stupid yellow Taylor.

[whelk]

Get Robinson on

[Sheaf Saint]

Idiot THB. 

[Colinjb]

Constant little long balls onto their back line, why?

[coalman]

Stop playing head tennis and get the fucking ball on the deck.

[Lighthouse]

What a ridiculous thing to get booked for. Pathetic from THB.

[adrian lord]

Only decent thing about us is the fantastic retro kit. 

[saintant]

Our shape is completely wrong.

[whelk]

All our defenders are shit

[SNSUN]

Just now, adrian lord said:

Not at all convinced by Still yet. 

Nope but he made the call with the line up to go to the 4 at the back we wanted when he could have stuck with the formation we'd used all season. Especially for this fixture. Braver decision than Russ would have made. But he needs to earn his crust with the half time team talk and subs. 

[Sheaf Saint]

1 minute ago, adrian lord said:

Only decent thing about us is the fantastic retro kit. 

Fair enough if that's your opinion. Personally I think it's fucking awful.

[egg]

We've been shocking. I don't do pies, but I've gone for a pie. 

Their sub keeper has passed the ball more than Downes. 

Only Azaz and Archer offering up for the ball. 

Shite. 

[Gloucester Saint]

Just now, whelk said:

All our defenders are shit

Surprised at how easily beaten Mads has been. Better attack and Fraser has the beating of Swanson. But pathetic corner and nearly done on counter. Bring Jander on for Azaz to give us more of a midfield. 

[coalman]

I wouldn't actually mind a five minute period where we just passed the ball about.

[lambtiss]

What have we been doing for the past 2 weeks

[Southner]

That's a bit better 

[Gloucester Saint]

Closest we’ve come. 

[adrian lord]

should be 1-0

[SNSUN]

Ooh decent move, thought the touch from Archer might creep in. 

[Scully]

51 mins to start playing, but that's so much bloody better

[lambtiss]

What have we been doing for the past 2 weeks

[Baird of the land]

Charles one of the few to show bravery on the ball

[Sheaf Saint]

There we go. Give the ball to Fellows and he causes problems for their defence. I can't for the life of me work out why we're not trying to get him involved more.

[Turkish]

Connor Chaplin is proper little prick