Saints 1-0 Sheff Utd - Match Thread

[Streaky]

9 minutes ago, Viking Saint said:

Commentator on my stream seems fairly convinced it should've been given.

Sky commentator still thinks we are playing a back 3 so I wouldn't worry about it. Doesnt even know what he's seeing.

[Mixedkebab]

Much better so far 

Azaz so frustrating 

[Chez]

5 minutes ago, Mr Brightside said:

Definitely a shocking miss. But I think he’s been bright. Not everything coming off but he’s always looking for the ball, finding space, getting forward. Much happier with him in the 10 role. 

playing in the hole is perfect for him - his strength is threading nice little passes...plus he can do the absolute bare minimum amount of running. 

[obelisk]

Saints creating chances but just not clinical enough. Worth a 1-0 lead but should be more.

[Saint_clark]

It's our mentality that falls apart when tested normally. We've been in winning positions after strong starts plenty of times this season. Keep it together Saints, FFS.

[Mr X]

Azaz horrific shooting 

[saint michael]

Let’s protect this lead second half by defending on our 6 yard line 

[Osvaldorama]

Best half from us all season. 
 

Why the FUCK has this obvious stuff not been done for months 

[SouSaint]

Azaz is very poor. 

[LiberalCommunist]

Our biggest weakness. Being 1-0 up at HT. 

Now the test starts........

[Saint Scott]

Good half, makes a change

Id pull Azaz for Arma at HT

[Toussaint]

10 minutes ago, obelisk said:

Isn't it about time Hoever had a yellow?

Suck it up!

[Baird of the land]

Nice to see us playing so well. 4 at the back too!

Welington looks such an upgrade on manning and great to have a target man(until he gets injured again)
only downside is the failure to get the important 2nd goal

[Chez]

Just now, Streaky said:

Sky commentator still thinks we are playing a back 3 so I wouldn't worry about it. Doesnt even know what he's seeing.

to be fair there have been a couple of occasions when under the cosh where fellows has dropped into that fullback position, so maybe that confused him.

[Mboto Gorge]

Let’s see if we can actually manage the second half better than previous games we’ve been leading at half time in. Suspect we will see the exact opposite of that first half in the second. 

[tdmickey3]

Should be at least 2 nil but could have been 3 or 4 but so wasteful.

We all know how our 2nd halves go.

Revert to 3 CB and hang on and lose 1-2

[Toussaint]

1 minute ago, Osvaldorama said:

Best half from us all season. 
 

Why the FUCK has this obvious stuff not been done for months 

I think it’s better, but I wouldn’t go nearly so far as that. 

[Micky]

Not really taken full advantage of our good play, now we've got to survive one of Tonda's half time tactical masterclass, and then hope we can kick on and win. 

[Stripey McStripe Shirt]

1 minute ago, Osvaldorama said:

Best half from us all season. 
 

Why the FUCK has this obvious stuff not been done for months 

About a month ago we were winning at least 3-0 at half time every game.

[Lighthouse]

2 minutes ago, Osvaldorama said:

Best half from us all season. 
 

Why the FUCK has this obvious stuff not been done for months 

It’s not in the top five, or even our best half against Sheff Utd but okay.

[Dr Who?]

Everyone bracing themselves for 2nd half Saints? Bring on the clowns 🤡 

[AlexLaw76]

Are the commentators actually watching the game, and if so, in Southampton.

Christ alive

[Harry_SFC]

Sheffield United have been crap but the back 4 look pretty solid. Stewart give us the option of going long that we've been badly missing. When fit he has to start. Scienza best player on the pitch again.

Azaz standing out for the wrong reasons. I'd get Matsuki or Robinson on for him. 

[Stripey McStripe Shirt]

2 minutes ago, Saint Scott said:

 

Id pull Azaz 

He's not your type either.

[captainchris]

If our coach has thought that Manning is better than Wellington all season so far he is seriously deluded and clueless! 

[stknowle]

Best half we’ve put together in weeks. Worried it’s only 1-0 to show for it and S.U have quite a lot on the bench.

[Toussaint]

Just now, Micky said:

Not really taken full advantage of our good play, now we've got to survive one of Tonda's half time tactical masterclass, and then hope we can kick on and win. 

That’s always a big concern 

[OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint]

SR, please take note. You bring in a centre forward who can hold up the ball, lay off passes and shoot once in a while and we look a much better team. 

Ross isn't a magician but he strengthens our team.

[Turkish]

Wood on for Scienza back to a back 3, protect what we’ve got

[tdmickey3]

Just now, Turkish said:

Wood on for Scienza back to a back 3, protect what we’ve got

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[DT]

You can get 10-1 on a defeat from here. Just saying. Sometimes putting money on that ensures a Saints win.

[Toussaint]

4 minutes ago, Saint Scott said:

Id pull Azaz 

If you think it would help, why not?

[Secret Site Agent]

28 minutes ago, Farmer Saint said:

When's Shea back?

Eh what???

Oh sorry.

 

On the Bench.

[DT]

Just now, tdmickey3 said:

Ankerson has passed this message to Tondy

It will be his next Ted talk

[AlexLaw76]

Lets see if Tonda has anything about him when Wilder changes it up

[tdmickey3]

Just now, Toussaint said:

If you think it would help, why not?

Messy

[Andy Hill]

Much better having RS up front when compared to the other options. Just hope he stays fit.

[austsaint]

1 minute ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said:

SR, please take note. You bring in a centre forward who can hold up the ball, lay off passes and shoot once in a while and we look a much better team. 

Ross isn't a magician but he strengthens our team.

Also note the value of playing full backs, wingers and maintaining shape with two CBs.

[saintant]

Stewart has been very good. Won his share of headers and very neat and tidy on the ground. Considering how little football he's had he's done great in that half. It's good to finally have a focal point. Fingers crossed he can stay fit cos he's going to be a key player for us.

[gammon cheeks]

Nice simple football ..... look so much better 

 

 

[saintant]

Wilder is going to act swiftly with subs and he's got some good options. We need to have a good second half.

[whelk]

9 minutes ago, Mixedkebab said:

Much better so far 

Azaz so frustrating 

He so doesn’t look like an athlete - more like your mate who couldn’t play football

[die Mannyschaft]

200% better should have had 3 or 4 goals. Better passing going forward. Good cross field ball. Just shoot first time. Much more effort which is good sign

[Harry_SFC]

1 minute ago, saintant said:

Stewart has been very good. Won his share of headers and very neat and tidy on the ground. Considering how little football he's had he's done great in that half. It's good to finally have a focal point. Fingers crossed he can stay fit cos he's going to be a key player for us.

Do pay as you play deals still exist? Because if re-sign him on one of those!

[Yozzman]

6 minutes ago, Osvaldorama said:

Best half from us all season. 
 

Why the FUCK has this obvious stuff not been done for months 

You missed the Charlton and Leicester games?

[Daft Kerplunk]

5 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

Are the commentators actually watching the game, and if so, in Southampton.

Christ alive

Female co-commentator is a difficult listen, just so dull in the delivery. Shite.

[Saint Pete]

1 minute ago, saintant said:

Stewart has been very good. Won his share of headers and very neat and tidy on the ground. Considering how little football he's had he's done great in that half. It's good to finally have a focal point. Fingers crossed he can stay fit cos he's going to be a key player for us.

Thing is though his injury record means we have to surely be very careful with him. Would think its probably not sensible to play him for more than an hour tonight. Armstrong in theory should be a useful sub against tiring legs but obviously we will lose the physical presence. 

[Mustang Saint]

3 minutes ago, saintant said:

Stewart has been very good. Won his share of headers and very neat and tidy on the ground. Considering how little football he's had he's done great in that half. It's good to finally have a focal point. Fingers crossed he can stay fit cos he's going to be a key player for us.

Well that's blown it hasn't it, injury incoming 🤣🤣🤣

[Toussaint]

I wonder what the “home truths” were on Saturday, Jack back in alongside Taylor and 4 3 3 , Jack picked the team.

[Chez]

6 minutes ago, Turkish said:

Wood on for Scienza back to a back 3, protect what we’ve got

at some point Stewart is going to have to come off to protect him for the weekend. That is going to impact our play.