Birmingham Vs Saints - Monday 8.15pm

[Totton Saint]

22 hours ago, die Mannyschaft said:

Hit nail on head. Most of our players cant play 60 mins. That's why the come off. Scienza also gets targeted and kicked but that's a coaching tactic teams have deployed since 70s. Any one too good we can catch just take him out. So out dribblers come off early and if get injured then next game we are tucked no attack option. The 5 subs makes it worse as players only need to train fir fitness for 40 or 50 mins. 

Saints have developed into a teo half team and 45 min players. I cant remember any game where one of our players has run around for 90 mins or even jogged.

I can remember when no subs were allowed.   Bert Truotman when he broke his neck at Wembley cup final could not be replaced.

 

 

 

 

[IFHP]

Can see a shock result here to be honest a fighting 1-1 or 2-2 draw or even a 2-1 win.

[Football Special]

14 minutes ago, IFHP said:

Can see a shock result here to be honest a fighting 1-1 or 2-2 draw or even a 2-1 win.

That would be a shock, Birmingham home record is very solid isn't it? 

[Dr Who?]

25 minutes ago, Football Special said:

That would be a shock, Birmingham home record is very solid isn't it? 

Yeah they have only lost once in the league at home this season, but they have drawn a few of late, hammered the skates and Millwall at home. One of my best friends in a blue nose, and he is right down in the dumps at the moment. We are good at picking teams up though! 

[die Mannyschaft]

3 hours ago, rallyboy said:

This is a big night for the manager, an indicator of what he's about.

You want to end the year feeling like progress has been made and with hope for 2026 - not with another gutless away defeat that gives the impression that little has changed and all the rearranging of managerial furniture has been pointless.

Let's end the year on a positive.

A draw would be a big result. 

[Wade Garrett]

On 28/12/2025 at 09:33, Fabrice29 said:

None of this was needed when we beat these recently. Formation changes being the thing that decides a result is for very simple minded people.

Go help with the washing up love. 

In the words of the legendary Joe Kinnear “you’re a c*nt”.

Edited 2 hours ago by Wade Garrett

[Toadhall Saint]

Away win

[macca155]

4 hours ago, rallyboy said:

This is a big night for the manager, an indicator of what he's about.

You want to end the year feeling like progress has been made and with hope for 2026 - not with another gutless away defeat that gives the impression that little has changed and all the rearranging of managerial furniture has been pointless.

Let's end the year on a positive.

So true and I am expecting another horrible defeat.

However, the players will be well aware of the criticism they have received. Been pretty unanimous reading the thread. On occasion they do seem to put a bit more fight into a game, when that happens.

Just my opinion but I'd go

McCarthy (just to give Bazunu a kick up the arse)

Wellington THB Wood Manning

Downes Bragg Jander

Fellows Armstrong Scienza 

Subs

Baz

Edwards

Quarshie

Robinson

Azaz

Matsuki

Sesay

Williams

Oyekunle 

Deliberate team and sub selection to make a point. The 3 U21s will at least want to prove themselves. They really can do no worse.

Not happy about dropping Azaz, but his form has dipped. Looking to bring him on once the midfield has been controlled. There is a danger of the three starting getting in each other's way, but somehow Saints have to control the midfield.

If Frazer Romeu or Aribo are anywhere near tonight's squad, then it will be weaker. 

 

 

[S-Clarke]

I thought Birmingham played pretty well at our place, and we were somewhat fortunate to come away with the 3-1 - which probably flattered us a bit I'd have to say, we were just very clinical. 

I think they're without some players, so we'll see how it goes. They're clearly a club with momentum and some finance behind them, so expect them to go big in January $$ wise - so in that sense we're probably playing them at the right time.

[AlexLaw76]

That sitter their player missed

Christ

[Saint Fan CaM]

Meh…thought it was a 3pm ko. Keep off the post Xmas wine and beer kids. 🙄

Edited 25 minutes ago by Saint Fan CaM

[sambosa75]

Any away friendly pubs near the ground?  Taking my 6 year old lad to his first away game.  Curious if anywhere nearby for away fans or is best bet the concourse?