QPR vs Saints - Wednesday 1945

[Lighthouse]

Well f*ck me, here we go again. I reckon we’d probably lose to a team of actual park rangers from Sandringham Estate, so not holding out much hope of anything.

[saintant]

3 centre backs anybody?

[Saint NL]

Lallanas lions will roar on to victory. 

 

[Turkish]

I got a feeling this is when our season starts. Damion Downs WILL score 

[Toadhall Saint]

Must we? It’s soooo fucking tiring 

[LGTL]

Can we have Downs as manager and Still as Striker? I genuinely don’t believe we would be any worse off. 

[ErwinK1961]

If Still is gone for this one, then wouldn’t be surprised to see an upturn in effort - but we’ll still lose.

[Dr Who?]

No, I cannot be arsed. This is the lowest I have felt since losing 0-2 at home to Rochdale in League One. The away game was not much better, but at least we got a point and we were heading upwards.

Edited Saturday at 19:17 by Dr Who?

[StrangelyBrown]

14 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

Lallanas lions will roar on to victory. 

 

We are doomed! Rat boy has less about him than passionless Still 

[Osvaldorama]

I think even a Sunday league team could beat us currently. 
 

So QPR will cope with us very easily. 2-0 home win. 

[miltonroad]

Edwards will be incentivised for this one and may actually complete a pass or win a header. Useless twat. It’s a low bar for our defenders but a hair band doesn’t exonerate absolute dross. 

[Football Special]

Best bet of a result is if our fans spend 90 mins breaking off the seats and lobbing them on the pitch to get the game abandoned 

[sfc4prem]

Bring a load of lettuces and lob them on the pitch as it tips down with rain. The soaked lettuces would blend in nicely with our bunch and might stand a better chance of preventing the other team from scoring

[Saint NL]

Did everyone see the Norwich protest earlier today, at a certain time in the game (19:05 or something) they were supposed to throw tennis balls onto the pitch as protest.

Four balls were thrown. 

Surely we can do better than that

 

Edit: added a picture

 

The state of it 😂

Edited Saturday at 19:52 by Saint NL

[sfc4prem]

12 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

Did everyone see the Norwich protest earlier today, at a certain time in the game (19:05 or something) they were supposed to throw tennis balls onto the pitch as protest.

Four balls were thrown. 

Surely we can do better than that

 

Edit: added a picture

 

The state of it 😂

You'd rather nothing at all than shite like that. Couldnae organise a piss up in a brewery!

[madge]

27 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

Did everyone see the Norwich protest earlier today, at a certain time in the game (19:05 or something) they were supposed to throw tennis balls onto the pitch as protest.

Four balls were thrown. 

Surely we can do better than that

 

Edit: added a picture

 

The state of it 😂

Paper aeroplanes thrown on pitch with SR out written on the wings!!! 

Edited Saturday at 20:15 by madge

[Lighthouse]

29 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

Did everyone see the Norwich protest earlier today, at a certain time in the game (19:05 or something) they were supposed to throw tennis balls onto the pitch as protest.

Four balls were thrown. 

Surely we can do better than that

 

Edit: added a picture

 

The state of it 😂

Who remembers Ajax' tribute to Stefan Postma a few years back? (I'm NOT suggesting we do it.)

 

[AlexLaw76]

I fully expect 3/5 at the back, fully expect a 30-ish min purple patch, fully expect to be wide open in the middle of the park, and fully expect a non-style of play other than hope Scienza can produce a it of magic

 

Surely...SURELY Still will not be manager...if by some strange situation he is, surely he will play HIS system that he apparently prefers?

 

Their manager came from Ligue 1 also this summer....

[Harry_SFC]

9 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

I fully expect 3/5 at the back, fully expect a 30-ish min purple patch, fully expect to be wide open in the middle of the park, and fully expect a non-style of play other than hope Scienza can produce a it of magic

 

Surely...SURELY Still will not be manager...if by some strange situation he is, surely he will play HIS system that he apparently prefers?

 

Their manager came from Ligue 1 also this summer....

Even though there wasn't a massive improvement we did look better today when Robinson and Fellows came on. Thought they both made some sort of difference.

What today showed yet again is that Adam Armstrong is absolutely pathetic upfront. A total non entity. 

 

[AlexLaw76]

Just now, Harry_SFC said:

Even though there wasn't a massive improvement we did look better today when Robinson and Fellows came on. Thought they both made some sort of difference.

What today showed yet again is that Adam Armstrong is absolutely pathetic upfront. A total non entity. 

 

but we just do not play to his strength. Slow getting the ball forward, if we do not lump it up there.

There was a free kick taken by our defenders in the 2nd half. It was lumped up to Armstrong...when he had a CB tight on him, and another attacking the ball.

Even in the 2nd half when we were spending my time in their half, it was still lots of sideways passing which allowed them to set 2 lines of a 5 and a 4....No wonder we never look like scoring outside of a moment of individual brilliance or a defensive howler.

[die Mannyschaft]

1 hour ago, Saint NL said:

Did everyone see the Norwich protest earlier today, at a certain time in the game (19:05 or something) they were supposed to throw tennis balls onto the pitch as protest.

Four balls were thrown. 

Surely we can do better than that

 

Edit: added a picture

 

The state of it 😂

Tennis anyone for QPR, Charlton, Millwall. 

[Willo of Whiteley]

Four CBs just to be sure.

[die Mannyschaft]

QPR 3-0 Saints. Until Saints change the tactics to basic football its a loss each game.

XG 0.79

Passes 483

Shots 7

Shots on target 2

Corners 4 all wasted by stupid short pass.

 

[Football Special]

3 hours ago, Saint NL said:

Did everyone see the Norwich protest earlier today, at a certain time in the game (19:05 or something) they were supposed to throw tennis balls onto the pitch as protest.

Four balls were thrown. 

Surely we can do better than that

 

Edit: added a picture

 

The state of it 😂

I'd say our fanbase is actually very similar to Norwich,  talk a good game and like to moan about our circumstances but actually soft as shite when it comes to actually doing anything about it 

[Football Special]

2 hours ago, Harry_SFC said:

Even though there wasn't a massive improvement we did look better today when Robinson and Fellows came on. Thought they both made some sort of difference.

What today showed yet again is that Adam Armstrong is absolutely pathetic upfront. A total non entity. 

 

Please stop criticising Armstrong, I very much doubt even he rates himself in that role , always done well alongside a more physically capable forward who can hold the ball up, make space and bring others into play, Armstrong on his own is destined to fail (as is Archer) we all knew that before the season started so surely the decision makers did within the club (don't @ me with Loch Ness Cripple and Downs ) 

[Football Special]

1 hour ago, die Mannyschaft said:

QPR 3-0 Saints. Until Saints change the tactics to basic football its a loss each game.

XG 0.79

Passes 483

Shots 7

Shots on target 2

Corners 4 all wasted by stupid short pass.

 

Asked my QPR mate for his thoughts. He said they weren't great today with heavy home defeat but have shown some decent stuff recently and expect at least a point against us....

Teams are genuinely pleased to be facing us at the moment, "at least we only have Southampton on Wednesday" 

That's where we are. 

More than covered my expenses today backing Preston at 4/1 , will.have to check out QPR odds 

Shame on Sports Republic 

[Saint Fan CaM]

More of the same. 2-1 QPR, although I’m being optimistic that we might actually score a goal.

[ant]

This league's schedule is relentless. 

Can't we go a few bloody days without having to endure another shitty Saints performance?

Used to hate international breaks. Now they just seem like sweet relief.

[OttawaSaint]

What's the point. I'll save everyone the trouble.

- teamsheet released 3 CBs

- we huff and puff around with the ball create nothing

- they score on a weak as piss defensive error/play

- subs get thrown on with no thought as to tactics or formation 

- Still orange stands with hands in pockets 

- easy goal kills us off

- full time THB runs (finally) down the tunnel 

[Pamplemousse]

We'll lose. We should've put everyone from last season up for transfer. There's a reason why nobody wants them.

[Harry_SFC]

9 hours ago, Football Special said:

Please stop criticising Armstrong, I very much doubt even he rates himself in that role , always done well alongside a more physically capable forward who can hold the ball up, make space and bring others into play, Armstrong on his own is destined to fail (as is Archer) we all knew that before the season started so surely the decision makers did within the club (don't @ me with Loch Ness Cripple and Downs ) 

He said the other week that he will play anywhere along the front line but sees himself as a striker...

[Football Special]

20 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said:

He said the other week that he will play anywhere along the front line but sees himself as a striker...

He clearly has.none of the attributes required to play that role, needs a Che Adams to do the physical work for him 

[Andy Hill]

Quite simply - why bother ?? Nothing is going to change in 3 days.

[S-Clarke]

Who gives a shit? I've got some paint to watch dry.

[Football Special]

Will be interesting to see what our support is like on Wednesday,  only 1700 in upper tier, sold out straight away to season ticket holders with 10+ aways so in theory the most loyal fans but also the ones who have sat through the most demoralising performances. 

I've noticed a section of 50-100 empty seats at most aways that apparently are unused player comps, probably a good idea for them to stay away as I expect a lot of abuse to be directed towards their loved ones out on the pitch, perhaps Nathan Wood will sit up there himself if not in the squad 

[Appy]

If this wasn’t 40 minutes from my front door I’d seriously consider not going. 
 

They got pumped by Ipswich yesterday, so they’ll beat us 1 or 2-0.

[Wade Garrett]

Does anyone actually enjoy this shit any more.  Fair play to the supporters that are actually going to this game.

It’s fucking hard work supporting Saints these days.  Beginning to think it’s just not worth it.  Fucking deflated as fuck with it all.

The game - who gives a fuck?

[Dr Who?]

I do have fond memories of QPR away, as it was one of the first away games that I went too. Either this or Chelsea. I remember Ken Monkou scoring against us for Chelsea and I think it was 2-2, but the QPR game was 1-4. We beat Liverpool the week or 2 later 4-1 at home. I just used to love the small compact away end. The picture of Shearer scoring and being held up in the air in that game was used on one of the fanzines that I still have. 

Now of course it would be crap as I am 36 years older and reminiscing makes things seem much better. 

2-0 to QPR. 

[Gloucester Saint]

7 minutes ago, Dr Who? said:

I do have fond memories of QPR away, as it was one of the first away games that I went too. Either this or Chelsea. I remember Ken Monkou scoring against us for Chelsea and I think it was 2-2, but the QPR game was 1-4. We beat Liverpool the week or 2 later 4-1 at home. I just used to love the small compact away end. The picture of Shearer scoring and being held up in the air in that game was used on one of the fanzines that I still have. 

Now of course it would be crap as I am 36 years older and reminiscing makes things seem much better. 

2-0 to QPR. 

Good and sad memories there. Good was David Hughes bicycle kick in a 2-2 draw under Bally.

Sad was playing them the Saturday after their bright young striker Ray Jones was killed in a car accident that week. Won 3-0 but very subdued understandably by everyone. 

Edited 19 hours ago by Gloucester Saint

[Baird of the land]

If they still haven’t bit the bullet and sacked him, got to hope QPR to twist the knife some more.

[benjii]

16 hours ago, LGTL said:

Can we have Downs as manager and Still as Striker? I genuinely don’t believe we would be any worse off. 

I think we should offer someone like Ian Wright a contract. More chance of coming off the bench and getting a goal.

[Saint Matty 76]

Quite difficult to put a line-up together without a number of players who I actively can't stand. Rather see somebody new get a chance up top as opposed to what we've seen from the other three.

McCarthy
Roerslev - All CB's are the same level of average/poor - Manning
Downes - Jander
Fellows - Scienza - Robinson
Oyekunle

[SoberSaint]

Hate to admit it but it’s getting to the point where you hope for a loss. Otherwise nothing will change!

[jamesfp1]

Scienza

Scienza Scienza Scienza Scienza

Scienza Scienza 

Scienza Scienza Scienza

Oyekunle

[Osvaldorama]

I’d go:

Macca

Mads Edwards Stephens Manning

Downes Jander

Fellows Scienza Robinson 

Arma

[LGTL]

7 hours ago, Wade Garrett said:

Does anyone actually enjoy this shit any more.  Fair play to the supporters that are actually going to this game.

It’s fucking hard work supporting Saints these days.  Beginning to think it’s just not worth it.  Fucking deflated as fuck with it all.

The game - who gives a fuck?

Luckily can’t make QPR but going to Charlton and Millwall. All about the day still for me, London is always enjoyable. But I’d rather have fucking root canal then watch Saints at the moment. 

[die Mannyschaft]

7 hours ago, Wade Garrett said:

Does anyone actually enjoy this shit any more.  Fair play to the supporters that are actually going to this game.

It’s fucking hard work supporting Saints these days.  Beginning to think it’s just not worth it.  Fucking deflated as fuck with it all.

The game - who gives a fuck?

Away games I've been to have very good support, the problem is the football on the pitch is so boring fans just get fed up. No matter how much noise fans generate nothing gets the players running faster or passing quicker forward. Inability to shoot on edge of box gets groans and so boring. 

We need exciting , direct, fast football not analytics paint drying.

[macca155]

1 hour ago, Osvaldorama said:

I’d go:

Macca

Mads Edwards Stephens Manning

Downes Jander

Fellows Scienza Robinson 

Arma

Personally I wouldn't drop our one gutsy player just because he lost his rag. Wood has been the one shining light in this hideous season. He at least gives a shit and continues to fight. Eleven of him and we stand a chance.

Public bollicking and apologies obviously required, but then get him back on the pitch. If a few entitled fans have hurt feelings tough shit suck it up.

I'd put Stephens next to him, for the same reason, and take the football hit. Recall Bazunu just for a bit of end of game fun, plus his distribution really makes a difference.

Bazunu

Mads Wood Stephens Manning

Downes Jander Bragg

Azaz

Armstrong Scienza 

I've gone for Bragg to shore up the midfield but that could be Edwards.

Give Azaz time to set up some attacks.

Complete opposite of Still's philosophy but he won't be here anyway.

One instruction 'don't be shit'

 

 

[benjii]

Macca

Shoehorn-Wood-Quarshie-Manning

Fraser--Jander--Downes-Scienza

-------Armstrong---Archer------

Subs: Bazza, Edwards, THB, Aribo, Sesay, Robinson, Fellows, Matski, Oyekunle

[benjii]

9 minutes ago, macca155 said:

Personally I wouldn't drop our one gutsy player just because he lost his rag. Wood has been the one shining light in this hideous season. He at least gives a shit and continues to fight. Eleven of him and we stand a chance.

Public bollicking and apologies obviously required, but then get him back on the pitch. If a few entitled fans have hurt feelings tough shit suck it up.

I'd put Stephens next to him, for the same reason, and take the football hit. Recall Bazunu just for a bit of end of game fun, plus his distribution really makes a difference.

Bazunu

Mads Wood Stephens Manning

Downes Jander Bragg

Azaz

Armstrong Scienza 

I've gone for Bragg to shore up the midfield but that could be Edwards.

Give Azaz time to set up some attacks.

Complete opposite of Still's philosophy but he won't be here anyway.

One instruction 'don't be shit'

 

 

Surely Aribo should be the Bragg, there?