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SWLondon Saint

SWLondon Saint

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Just now, SNSUN said:

Foxestalk said the header came off one of their players. 

Ah perfect, that probably explains their keeper complaining to the ref and getting nowhere then 😂

Badger

Badger

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6 minutes ago, saintant said:

Best comment on Leicester forum so far, 'we can't even beat a team trying to get knocked out' 🙂

Got the impression it was a match neither side were bothered about losing.

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Badger

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1 minute ago, SNSUN said:

When was our last win after extra time (so not penalties?)

Last one I remember was Coventry in the FA Cup, (2022.?)

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Vancouver Saint

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Well a good win in the end despite the 'we couldn't show more we don't care about this game' selection - Saints Young Boys beat Leicester's old boys.
Leicester must really be sick of the sight of us - gotta love it!
Positives - Edozie, Bragg, Larin, pretty much all the youngsters that cam on gave a good account of themselves. Jelert grew into the game before going off. Romeo got some decent minutes in without incident and one great goal-saving tackle.
Negatives - Archer, seriously, what a waste of a shirt - what has happened to him? George Long less than convincing, Quarshie and Woods showing why they are second-stringers with lots of mistakes better sides would have punished.

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Verbal

Verbal

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An idea floated on the Leicester forum, that you might as well appoint Jeffrey Epstein as manager given how so many reputations have torched in the last week, gets this word of encouragement:

At least he'd invest in the youth

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Holmes_and_Watson

Holmes_and_Watson

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Normally, when we consistently weaken our side, while the opponents bring on experience, it doesn't go well.

Credit to Tonda. He knows them from the Under 21s, and had them well drilled. They all had bright moments, and energy. Leicester's squad looks mentally shot, reducing any impact they could bring on.

But credit to the youngsters, for making sure Leicester felt that way. They didn't offer much up. We had a Quarshie line clearance as their best effort, after their equaliser.

Tonda bringing on Azaz as well as the kids was also an excellent choice. He gelled everything together. Just not Archer's day again today. At least he got into some good finishing positions. Right for the shape of the side, that Azaz came on though.

Also pleased for Bree. He's always been solid for us, as the club has meltdowns around him. A player I'd not mind seeing staying on.

An excellent week, right across the squad and club.

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Badger

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Just now, Noodles34 said:

I’d take relegation and a FA Cup win all day long 

Except playing in Europe would be a real hindrance to our promotion push from L1. 

Badger

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5 minutes ago, Vancouver Saint said:


Negatives - Archer, seriously, what a waste of a shirt - what has happened to him? George Long less than convincing, Quarshie and Woods showing why they are second-stringers with lots of mistakes better sides would have punished.

Await MLG reminding us how many he Championship goals he scored in 40 games once upon a time, and that he's good enough for the Championship this season...

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Harry_SFC

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7 minutes ago, Vancouver Saint said:

Well a good win in the end despite the 'we couldn't show more we don't care about this game' selection - Saints Young Boys beat Leicester's old boys.
Leicester must really be sick of the sight of us - gotta love it!
Positives - Edozie, Bragg, Larin, pretty much all the youngsters that cam on gave a good account of themselves. Jelert grew into the game before going off. Romeo got some decent minutes in without incident and one great goal-saving tackle.
Negatives - Archer, seriously, what a waste of a shirt - what has happened to him? George Long less than convincing, Quarshie and Woods showing why they are second-stringers with lots of mistakes better sides would have punished.

I thought Quarshie grew into the game and was very good after the first half. 

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LegalEagle

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5 minutes ago, Verbal said:

An idea floated on the Leicester forum, that you might as well appoint Jeffrey Epstein as manager given how so many reputations have torched in the last week, gets this word of encouragement:

At least he'd invest in the youth

But it’s a crap gag cos he’s dead

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AlexLaw76

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3 minutes ago, Badger said:

Await MLG reminding us how many he Championship goals he scored in 40 games once upon a time, and that he's good enough for the Championship this season...

One would suggest… Archer is fine for the Championship 

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1 minute ago, AlexLaw76 said:

One would suggest… Archer is fine for the Championship 

If that sitter went in I suspect we'd have seen a very different player. He's a confidence player, without confidence. 

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goodymatt

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What a week it’s been, absolutely taken the piss out of Leicester and it’s been long overdue. Only downside is Archer, he’s pretty much ended his Saints career this week with his performances. Like with Downs, he’s now getting ironic cheers when subs are replacing him.

He’s not been great for his entire stay but he appears to have completely run out of Space Jam. Leicester are so bad and he’s had basically 2 open goals to kick start his confidence but he’s just collapsed.

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AlexLaw76

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1 minute ago, egg said:

If that sitter went in I suspect we'd have seen a very different player. He's a confidence player, without confidence. 

He does look shot. Still plugging away though

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Midfield_General

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3 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

One would suggest… Archer is fine for the Championship 

Him, BBD and Armstrong will get 20 each at Champ level you know, and at the other end Bazunu is more than adequate 🤣

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egg

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5 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said:

I thought Quarshie grew into the game and was very good after the first half. 

Yep. That game couldn't have worked out any better for the sqaud, and kids,  Archer being he exception. 

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egg

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Just now, AlexLaw76 said:

He does look shot. Still plugging away though

Sadly, yes. As you posted, on a human level you have to feel for the lad, but from a fans perspective you've got to wonder what he brings. 

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22 minutes ago, Osvaldorama said:

Bloody love James Bree at this level. Quality championship player. 
 

Why on earth did we loan him out 

Yep. Loaning out your best RB to a promotion rival was mental. 

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OneMrsWallace

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I went swimming during extra time thinking we'd probably lose so double Valentine's celebration tonight (We've been married 30 years, it doesn't happen often). Creds to TE, seems to be learning. Really hope Bree signs a new contract, good solid pro. Monday night draw. Yay.

 

 

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Dark Munster

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30 minutes ago, saintant said:

How the fuck have Leicester let us beat them in extra time with ten men and a bunch of kids. Their forum is gonna be fun 🙂

Tonda may keep the players in for an hour.

He can't do that, it's past their bedtime.

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Turkish

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3 minutes ago, Midfield_General said:

Him, BBD and Armstrong will get 20 each at Champ level you know, and at the other end Bazunu is more than adequate 🤣

Baz has kept clean sheets at International level. archer, BBD and Armstrong are all very good strikers at this level.

 

MLG Summer 2022- 2025

 

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Saint NL

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5 minutes ago, Turkish said:

Baz has kept clean sheets at International level. archer, BBD and Armstrong are all very good strikers at this level.

 

MLG Summer 2022- 2025

 

The only thing I can take from that is that there was some particularly potent crack floating around between 2022 and 2025.

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swedish dave

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Interesting note that Leicester finished the game with half of their regular line-up, whilst Saints ended

with 5 of their U21 Academy side, several of whom played 45 mins in the U21 game v Liverpool U21 

on Friday night.   Good chance for young talents to get some real game time.

What a good thing that we only loaned James Bree to Nathan Jones - instead of selling him.

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John B

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43 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

The only thing I can take from that is that there was some particularly potent crack floating around between 2022 and 2025.

Despite BBD playing regularly for Derby County and Adam Armstrong playing the PL and they earn thousands playing football each week for sometime so they must have something

 

BarberSaint

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2 minutes ago, John B said:

Despite BBD playing regularly for Derby County and Adam Armstrong playing the PL and they earn thousands playing football each week for sometime so they must have something

 

Mansions.

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kitch

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Just got back. Leicester beaten by our U21s...you love to see it!

Pros: Bragg immense, joint MOTM with Quarshie for me. Ori was decent too. Larin worked hard, Wood decent and all the youngesters played their part. Bree excellent when he came on. Into the next round and all important players protected.

Cons: Jesus, Archer is poor! Manning got/cold. Jelert not great in the first half but picked up. 

 

What a great week!

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madge

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1 hour ago, SWLondon Saint said:

Thought Bree's winner looked suspiciously offside... Which makes it even better 😂

I thought so but came off a Leicester head

macca155

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Grumpy about extra time, made me late for my curry.

Great run out for the U21s, who equipped themselves well. There is some real talent there. Williams came on for the excellent Romeu and looked very good. Very strong in the tackle and always available. Oyekunle was equally a handful. Saints don't need to keep buying players, the future is right there under their noses.

Bragg showed his class, keeping him out of the 1st team will be difficult now.

The defence was really solid, Leicester struggled to get through. Took an overhead kick to score a goal. They really do have a lot of problems. 

For once Saints dominated midfield. Bragg, Williams, and Azaz really clicked at the end.

Same old story though, not enough of an outlet up front. Archer missed his 2nd 6 yard sitter of the week.

Another good win, into the draw we go

 

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Sheaf Saint

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18 minutes ago, madge said:

I thought so but came off a Leicester head

Well, he actually looked offside when the FK was taken as well, but I'm not complaining.

sfc4prem

sfc4prem

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13 minutes ago, Pilchards said:

How come around 3k left on 90 minutes?

Itchen almost totally disappeared in numbers!

Didn't want to miss their curry.

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Cabrone

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Good stuff, always good to be in the cup, some of my best memories are from cup games.

We're not going to win it but hopefully we'll at least get a tie with a decent prem team and a memorable day out.

Also keeps the momentum up, never a bad thing to be winning whatever the competition.

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