Saints 3-1 Sheff Weds - Match Thread

[saintstowin]

I think it's John Williams the film composer, he's bound to score.

[Greedyfly]

22 hours ago, Greedyfly said:

I said this on the match thread in midweek - But Still FREQUENTLY played the 3 at the back at Lens - in fact almost always so no idea where his love for 4231 came from because he barely ever played it.

 

Thus it was a WS thing; not a SR thing for anyone believing otherwise.

 

But Eckert needs to drop it - its an awful watch especially at home to Wednesday.

FFS!

[Toadhall Saint]

28 minutes ago, Saint_clark said:

Ye gods. 3at the back. Square pegs in round holes. I’m wondering how the MF will line up? Is it a 541? 3241? Suppose it doesn’t matter as Manning just does what he wants (which never seems to be defending properly).

[ErwinK1961]

3 minutes ago, CamSaint said:

Barnaby Williams, U-21 midfielder. He is in the squad because Cameron Bragg has a hamstring issue, as per yesterday's presser. By my calculation, the following are still injured: Charles, Jelert, Fraser, Stewart, Archer & Edozie. Welington is serving the last match of his suspension. So even using the rest of the outfield squad, there is a spare place on the bench. On Wednesday it was Bragg. today it is Williams. I am surprised that Sesay wasn't used as he did well in preseason and has been playing well for the U-21s, but he was kept with the U-21's for last night's draw with Arsenal.

Agreed, the absence of Sesay since pre season is really odd.

[trousers]

9 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said:

Well at least we might get a bit more penetration in behind.

Cue @trousers with a gif.

 

[ErwinK1961]

Eckhart’s been playing 5atb with the 21’s so it’s hardly a massive shock he’s playing that formation here.

Still depressing though. 

[SWLondon Saint]

3 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said:

Ye gods. 3at the back. Square pegs in round holes. I’m wondering how the MF will line up? Is it a 541? 3241? Suppose it doesn’t matter as Manning just does what he wants (which never seems to be defending properly).

It'll be the same as always, 5 defenders, 2 overrun CMs, 3 up front unable to press as not enough support. I don't know why the f*** anyone at the club thinks this is working as it really hasn't been for weeks.

[skintsaint]

Just now, SWLondon Saint said:

why the f*** anyone at the club thinks this is working as it really hasn't been for 12 months...

 

[Osvaldorama]

Just now, SWLondon Saint said:

It'll be the same as always, 5 defenders, 2 overrun CMs, 3 up front unable to press as not enough support. I don't know why the f*** anyone at the club thinks this is working as it really hasn't been for weeks.

This is the baffling part. 
 

How can professional coaches and managers be looking at our performances with this formation and thinking “yeah more of that please, worked really well so far”

[sockeye]

In all honesty we really need a convincing win today. Sheffield Wednesday have had heart in a difficult situation but they are working with a skeleton crew and if there's any team we beat on paper it's them. A dominant 3-0 could do wonders for momentum.

Over to you Tonda.

[austsaint]

Just now, SWLondon Saint said:

It'll be the same as always, 5 defenders, 2 overrun CMs, 3 up front unable to press as not enough support. I don't know why the f*** anyone at the club thinks this is working as it really hasn't been for weeks.

Let’s just hope for another fortunate three points…..give Eckhart a pat on the back and a medal of some sort, and send him back to look after the u/21s.   

[JohnnyShearer2.0]

1 minute ago, sockeye said:

In all honesty we really need a convincing win today. Sheffield Wednesday have had heart in a difficult situation but they are working with a skeleton crew and if there's any team we beat on paper it's them. A dominant 3-0 could do wonders for momentum.

Over to you Tonda.

Yeah, 0-3 for Wednesday then.

[The Wyvern]

15 minutes ago, suewhistle said:

It's patently obvious why Robinson is not starting: he was cramping up in the week after working his socks off. 

I think some of you on here must think the players are automatons..

He only played 66 mins. He should be able to play another 60 mins today. 

[gio1saints]

Stewards tried to stop me entering with my small over shoulder bag until I removed three old saints stickers I had on it from before. Refused. Been to a zillion home and away matches nobody asks me to take off my sFC tags. Fucking world’s gone mad. Told new ruling. I just said that’s not happening and went straight through. Stay tuned to see if I’m chucked out ST revoked ... For supporting saints….🤨

Edited 4 hours ago by gio1saints

[OttawaSaint]

17 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said:

Well at least we might get a bit more penetration in behind.

Cue @trousers with a gif.

Surprised he's wasn't in the lineups for the Bristols...

[OttawaSaint]

1 minute ago, JohnnyShearer2.0 said:

Yeah, 0-3 for Wednesday then.

But what about today?

[SWLondon Saint]

2 minutes ago, Osvaldorama said:

This is the baffling part. 
 

How can professional coaches and managers be looking at our performances with this formation and thinking “yeah more of that please, worked really well so far”

Pretty sure this is why there's so much speculation about Cap'n Jack or someone else calling the shots as it just doesn't seem to make any sense...

[OttawaSaint]

1 minute ago, gio1saints said:

Stewards tried to stop me entering with my small over shoulder bag until I removed three old saints stickers I had on it from before. Refused. Been to a zillion home and away matches nobody asks me to take off my sFC tags. Fucking world’s gone mad. Told new ruling. I just said that’s not happening and went straight through. Stay tuned to see if I’m chucked out ST revoked ... For supporting saints….🤨

Yikes. Handbags before kickoff!

[tdmickey3]

1 minute ago, gio1saints said:

Stewards tried to stop me entering with my small over shoulder bag until I removed three old saints stickers I had on it from before. Refused. Been to a zillion home and away matches nobody asks me to take off my sFC tags. Fucking world’s gone mad. Told new ruling. I just said that’s not happening and went straight through. Stay tuned to see if I’m chucked out ST revoked ... For supporting saints….🤨

In bet they were Russell Martin stickers

[coalman]

2 minutes ago, gio1saints said:

Stewards tried to stop me entering with my small over shoulder bag until I removed three old saints stickers I had on it from before. Refused. Been to a zillion home and away matches nobody asks me to take off my sFC tags. Fucking world’s gone mad. Told new ruling. I just said that’s not happening and went straight through. Stay tuned to see if I’m chucked out ST revoked ... For supporting saints….🤨

wtaf dude. Hope they see sense

[Toadhall Saint]

5 minutes ago, Osvaldorama said:

This is the baffling part. 
 

How can professional coaches and managers be looking at our performances with this formation and thinking “yeah more of that please, worked really well so far”

Truly amazing. We have been absolute dog shit for months now. So fucking depressing

[benjii]

3 minutes ago, gio1saints said:

Stewards tried to stop me entering with my small over shoulder bag until I removed three old saints stickers I had on it from before. Refused. Been to a zillion home and away matches nobody asks me to take off my sFC tags. Fucking world’s gone mad. Told new ruling. I just said that’s not happening and went straight through. Stay tuned to see if I’m chucked out ST revoked ... For supporting saints….🤨

What?!

[Suhari]

4 minutes ago, gio1saints said:

Stewards tried to stop me entering with my small over shoulder bag until I removed three old saints stickers I had on it from before. Refused. Been to a zillion home and away matches nobody asks me to take off my sFC tags. Fucking world’s gone mad. Told new ruling. I just said that’s not happening and went straight through. Stay tuned to see if I’m chucked out ST revoked ... For supporting saints….🤨

Raise the Colours?

[OttawaSaint]

1 minute ago, tdmickey3 said:

In bet they were Russell Martin stickers

To go with his handbag full of hair gel and matcha.

[adrian lord]

3 minutes ago, gio1saints said:

Stewards tried to stop me entering with my small over shoulder bag until I removed three old saints stickers I had on it from before. Refused. Been to a zillion home and away matches nobody asks me to take off my sFC tags. Fucking world’s gone mad. Told new ruling. I just said that’s not happening and went straight through. Stay tuned to see if I’m chucked out ST revoked ... For supporting saints….🤨

Sorry I dont understand- what is the objection to Saints stickers? Are they deemed “hate stickers” or something?????

[tdmickey3]

Bannan told to shoot from anywhere, crisp packet hands will let them in

[OttawaSaint]

Just now, adrian lord said:

Sorry I dont understand- what is the objection to Saints stickers? Are they deemed “hate stickers” or something?????

It implies poor mental health.

[benjii]

Can I just say:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[benjii]

2 minutes ago, adrian lord said:

Sorry I dont understand- what is the objection to Saints stickers? Are they deemed “hate stickers” or something?????

Yeah, to be fair, they are Nazi Saints stickers.

[OttawaSaint]

Twatsmouth lost 3-2!

[jamesfp1]

I thought we sacked Will Still. How has he managed to pick the team 🤬

[Saint NL]

There should be more players called Barnaby. 

Now we've completed the double barrelled surnames, we should move on to upper class first names.

Are there any Tarquins in the under 21s?

[JohnnyShearer2.0]

7 minutes ago, adrian lord said:

Sorry I dont understand- what is the objection to Saints stickers? Are they deemed “hate stickers” or something?????

Well aren't they colour coded per match, signifying your bag has been checked and nothing dodgy in it.

I can see where the stewards are coming from. Maybe not so much if they have checked your bag and still being dicks. 

[Badger]

5 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said:

Twatsmouth lost 3-2!

Perhaps they’ll sack Mousinho, and take GON back to his spiritual home. 

[Badger]

1 minute ago, JohnnyShearer2.0 said:

Well aren't they colour coded per match, signifying your bag has been checked and nothing dodgy in it.

I can see where the stewards are coming from. Maybe not so much if they have checked your bag and still being dicks. 

“Yeh, providing its got todays colour sticker on it mate, that’s alright. Not bovvered about the hand granade or semtex in it …”  

[Midfield_General]

1 hour ago, Saint_clark said:

Oh for goodness sake.

To spend £60m+ and be putting out.... that. It's just absurd. 

I actually can't be bothered type out everything wrong with that abortion. 

And despite having a squad the size of Poland we've somehow still managed to have an appalling bench. 

Let's just say we're a fucking mess of a club and leave it at that. 

If Brendan Rodgers is genuinely interested in coming to sort out this shit show then fair play to him, and we should be snapping his arm off at the shoulder. 

 

 

 

Edited 3 hours ago by Midfield_General

[Galway saint]

Looks like the new guy understands the ‘Southampton Way’:

Baz in goal

Stephen’s in defence 

Five at the back

Cm overrun 

Small guy up front on his own

My only concern is that he hasn’t started with Downs but hopefully he can get him on swiftly for a full house 

 

[sfc4prem]

55 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

Snippets from ITKs reckon Ekart is a favourite amongst some/all at Board level.

Just would be fantastic if he got the job, right?

As Trotsky once said, the Party is always right'. Tonda tows the party line, definitely an SR favourite.

[Saint NL]

Nice reception for Romeu before kickoff. Good to see

[benjii]

Romeu getting props on the pitch.

[coalman]

Thank god we've got the premier target man in the league or this system wouldn't work at all.

[Saint NL]

Oooh so close to an OG

[Osvaldorama]

Why is no one attacking that 

[Sheaf Saint]

Wednesday nearly fumble it into their own net after a terrible cross.

[sockeye]

Wanky cross time

[Saint NL]

Was it Valery that nearly got the OG?

[Osvaldorama]

Arma just fucking stood there?! Why didn’t he follow up on the almost OG? 

[Saint NL]

Armstrong wants a penalty, looks a dive to me

[Sheaf Saint]

Just now, Saint NL said:

Was it Valery that nearly got the OG?

Yup. Got him down as a guaranteed scorer but not expecting it in his own net.

Oh Arma - terrible dive.

[The Kraken]

Shocking dive ffs.