Charlton 1-5 Saints - Match Thread

[Fabrice29]

Just now, tdmickey3 said:

Yep, and?

Ignore the posts then you muppet. Or something.

[Lighthouse]

Just now, Edmonton Saint said:

Aribo couldn’t be less interested if he tried 

Two hours ago some people were saying it was ridiculous he didn’t start ahead of Bragg.

[Turkish]

Just now, lambtiss said:

Saints have demonstrated in this half how playing the ball slowly around in our own half really isn't our thing

Tbf they’ve kept it and kept Charlton at arms length. It’s not been fun but the right thing to do 

[Jack]

Been watching Downs as much as I can, he’s soooo shit. Positioning awful, doesn’t want the ball, clumsy challenges to give away FKs, not even playing on the shoulder of their CBs to give them an issue. Pointless signing 

[Saint NL]

The 12:30 kick offs are normally boring, but 1-5, 3-2 and 3-0 isn't too bad for a Saturday 

[benjii]

2 minutes ago, Edmonton Saint said:

Aribo couldn’t be less interested if he tried 

Yeah, i was up for integrating him but if he can't be arsed it's mad for him to be getting minutes ahead of Matski or a nipper.

[Fabrice29]

6 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Nah

It’ll be even more tin pot when the same people say stuff like ‘focus on your own team’ when he inevitably makes a comment afterwards. 

[James]

Just now, Jack said:

Been watching Downs as much as I can, he’s soooo shit. Positioning awful, doesn’t want the ball, clumsy challenges to give away FKs, not even playing on the shoulder of their CBs to give them an issue. Pointless signing 

He really is dreadful. I actually feel for him at this point. The difference between him and Arma is literally cavernous. 

[Picard]

What a boring second half.

[Saint Fan CaM]

Don’t like the way we’ve somehow decided that playing mostly around our box is the best option.

[Zorba]

Amazing first half.. really shit second half. Need a goal!

[lambtiss]

Jander's running is brilliant 

[64saint]

1 minute ago, Jack said:

Been watching Downs as much as I can, he’s soooo shit. Positioning awful, doesn’t want the ball, clumsy challenges to give away FKs, not even playing on the shoulder of their CBs to give them an issue. Pointless signing 

Apart from that I thought he was doing ok. 🙄🙂

[benjii]

Who the fuck is "Manyan".

[Bushey Saint]

4 minutes ago, tdmickey3 said:

You really are an odd person 

Well, anyone naming themselves after crop circles would be. 

[benjii]

Who the fuck is "Manyan".

[benjii]

Ref stops the match because one of their players has cramp. Learn the rules, humpty!

[lambtiss]

6 minutes ago, Turkish said:

Tbf they’ve kept it and kept Charlton at arms length. It’s not been fun but the right thing to do 

My point wasnt that the approach was wrong, just that we're not very good at it. 

[Saint NL]

Awful turn of phrase from Adam there talking about a fan struggling with cancer and then mentioning the dying moments of the game 🤦

[Toadhall Saint]

Not been really troubled in the second half - thought they would have made more if a fist of it

Edited 1 hour ago by Toadhall Saint

[Turkish]

So unlucky DD

[CB Fry]

DOOOOOOWWWWWWNNNNNNNNSSSSSSSSSSSSHIT

[badgerx16]

3 minutes ago, benjii said:

Who the fuck is "Manyan".

 

1 minute ago, benjii said:

Who the fuck is "Manyan".

Na na na nah, na na na nah.

[Saint Fan CaM]

Don’t like the way we’ve somehow decided that playing mostly around our box is the best option.

[Saint NL]

Damion Downs could have written his name in history there

[tdmickey3]

6 minutes ago, Fabrice29 said:

It’ll be even more tin pot when the same people say stuff like ‘focus on your own team’ when he inevitably makes a comment afterwards. 

Stick to bigging the club up, the rest of you're stuff is pathetic and laughable 

[Saint Fan CaM]

Downs is different level.

Different level shit.

[stknowle]

Just now, Turkish said:

So unlucky DD

That is literally the best thing I’ve ever seen him do. 🤩

[Saint Matty 76]

Great stuff.

4 points from Leicester and Millwall and I’d give it to him. Hope we don’t rush into it right now.

[Sheaf Saint]

1 minute ago, Saint NL said:

Awful turn of phrase from Adam there talking about a fan struggling with cancer and then mentioning the dying moments of the game 🤦

#accidentalpartridge

[Turkish]

Just now, stknowle said:

That is literally the best thing I’ve ever seen him do. 🤩

He’s been world class since he came on

[stknowle]

Just now, Saint Fan CaM said:

Downs is different level.

Different level shit.

He looks like he’s won a competition not to be a footballer for a day.

[23rdSaint]

2 hours ago, goodymatt said:

You’d think Aribo would be getting up to match fitness having been in and around the squad for a while, we’ve just had 2 weeks to prepare and we still can’t rely on our highest paid player? I’d rather have an off the pace Aribo than an academy player that’s not ready, this isn’t the sort of game to throw him into.

i get the caution with Downes and Romeu but Aribo needs to start being used, when we haven’t during availability crisis we have dropped points unnecessarily e.g. Watford and Blackburn.

 

[lambtiss]

2 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

Awful turn of phrase from Adam there talking about a fan struggling with cancer and then mentioning the dying moments of the game 🤦

He is footballs Alan Partridge 

[Turkish]

1 minute ago, Saint Fan CaM said:

Downs is different level.

Different level shit.

This has been his best performance for us by a mile 

[SaintNate]

Shite second half, but it doesn't matter!

3 wins on the trot. Blimey.

[adrian lord]

An away win and a thrashing too. Very rare experience for us Saints fans, so a day to cherish!

[Saint NL]

Fantastic performance and result. No complaints from me.

Big statement of intent, TE probably just secured the job with that result.

[dsrdorset]

Fucking brilliant performance, and fantastic support! COYS

[Toadhall Saint]

Just now, SaintNate said:

Shite second half, but it doesn't matter!

3 wins on the trot. Blimey.

Thought it was quite good to be honest. Anyway Armstrong mom by a country mile. 

[Lighthouse]

1 minute ago, SaintNate said:

Shite second half, but it doesn't matter!

3 wins on the trot. Blimey.

What planet are you on? Whichever it is, there isn’t enough oxygen.

[James]

2 minutes ago, 23rdSaint said:

 

Bragg was very very good. 

[Baird of the land]

1 minute ago, SaintNate said:

Shite second half, but it doesn't matter!

3 wins on the trot. Blimey.

Professional 2nd half. Hopefully saved energy for midweek.

[JohnnyShearer2.0]

Bragg did well today. Like someone said, they didn't notice him and neither did I. Quietly went about doing his job and freeing up the rest.

I was thinking Aribo should have started but can now see he ain't bothered. 

Tonda done well to get his ideas across. Nice to see the attacking football in the first half. We've had the players all season crazy that Still couldn't execute it.

Edited 46 minutes ago by JohnnyShearer2.0

[skintsaint]

Looking upwards!

[Whitey Grandad]

5 minutes ago, benjii said:

Ref stops the match because one of their players has cramp. Learn the rules, humpty!

So the ref is medically qualified now?

[Swaythling Saint]

Brilliant attacking display in first half, Jander goal my pick of the bunch 👏 

[Challenger]

4 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

Damion Downs could have written his name in history there

He couldn't write his name in the snow after ten pints of beer.

[James]

Just now, Lighthouse said:

What planet are you on? Whichever it is, there isn’t enough oxygen.

Agree. When you are 5-1 up at half time the second half is rarely a barnstormer…

[Turkish]

3 minutes ago, 23rdSaint said:

 

Very impressive today and nice to see the players pushing him forward to get the applause from the fans. Well done young man