Saints 2-1 Arsenal - Match Thread

[Gloucester Saint]

1 minute ago, Miltonaggro said:

Fucking Manning has a deathwish!

I’d certainly recommend contraception at least.

[SNSUN]

Started well, then soaked up some pressure, then scored and looked the better team. 

Half time. 

45 minutes for Peretz to keep a clean sheet. 45 minutes to Wembley. 

[AlexLaw76]

Never thought that going direct would trouble Arsenal.

brilliant so far

[Turkish]

Bloody hell great first half. Defended well and look really dangerous going forward. Arsenal will improve, tactics been great from Tonda. Finally a manager who adapts!

[Saint_clark]

Worrying thing for me is the only option to take Manning off would be going three at the back 🤦🏼‍♂️

[trousers]

Theo doesn't look happy 😉

[Suhari]

Proper cup tie.

Interesting seeing an EPL defence so uncomfortable with direct balls.

Ross is doing well. Would be fun to see Larin up top... he'd scare the fuck out of the CBs!

[Baird of the land]

Shame there’s no Welington on the bench to replace booked manning.

[washsaint]

I fuckin' love this new Saints.  SO proud of that first half display - absolutely brilliant and, but for some poor touches, we could have been 2 up.

Tonda - we have to keep him.  What he has done with this squad is remarkable and I have real confidence if Saints go up his season we would actually do well in the Prem (as in, not in a relegation battle).

Long way to go but what a brilliant first half and every player played their heart out.

No matter hwat happens in the 2nd half at last we have a team we can be proud of again.

[egg]

Just now, AlexLaw76 said:

Never thought that going direct would trouble Arsenal.

brilliant so far

Agreed. Although the goal came from Leo not staying high and drifting back to steal the ball, then Bree getting forward. 

The players look really well drilled and know exactly why they're doing. 

[NewYorkSaint]

On 03/04/2026 at 12:02, NewYorkSaint said:

Ross Stewart will score on a Scienza assist before 15 mins are up.  Mark my words!!

My ESP skills failed to account for a blind referee!!

[Saint NL]

Seeing Theo Walcott with grey hair certainly makes me feel old 

[Miltonaggro]

Walcott face like a smacked arse and according to the fat Man City dipshit Arsenal are having a horrific off night. To me, we are just working flat out and using the tools we have. 

[Saint Scott]

Solid first half, shame scienza blew his chance as a 2-0 cushion would of been great.

A long way to go, but feels much more reassuring with Peretz in goal

[SaintNate]

It's getting to the point where we need to enjoy Tonda while he's here. 

Brilliant half. Keep it up Saints!

[Hoggins]

Russ would have a heart attack watching this 

direct, intensity, commitment, bravery - love it 

 

 

[Saint NL]

BBC making excuses for Arsenal 😂

[Gloucester Saint]

Just now, Saint NL said:

Seeing Theo Walcott with grey hair certainly makes me feel old 

Had it whilst playing for us. 

[Convict Colony]

Fucking walcott making excuses for all arsenal

[Colinjb]

Nice to be proud of the team. We are so much better then the side we had two years ago.

Lets see if we really have grown in how we cope in the second half. The Saints of old would just fade from this position.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Tonda tactical triumph!

Lovely finish by Stewart. But shout to Leo, who held it back, until there were enough bodies to launch that attack. 

Leo caused them problems, with 2 shots I thought he should have attempted. But, credit to his all round game, which has been excellent.

By getting it long, we're combining our comfort at the back, with having some height in Stewart and Azaz up top. It also givescus some breathing space, when we need it.

It could be a long second half. But can't have asked for much more than that in the first 45.

COY...Y!

[SNSUN]

Arsenal about to bring on their next Academy prospect...

Ok that's enough ChatGPT for today. 

[adrian lord]

Walcott referring to Arsenal as 'we'. 

[sockeye]

Lovely atmosphere at the ground today! I don’t get the opportunity to visit St. Marys often so days like today are a treat! Great goal although Arsenal haven’t been at the races at all. Hope we can get a second and finish the job!

[egg]

1 minute ago, Convict Colony said:

Fucking walcott making excuses for all arsenal

Yep. Now the weather FFS...Meeks having none of it. Good lad. 

[Convict Colony]

Micah Richards speaking facts on this

[Obstacle1]

Stewarts been great, great hold up play aside from the goal. Martinelli is the poundshop Scienza

[PerthshireSaint]

After last season, I’m just so proud of them tonight. Whatever happens. 

[egg]

Just now, Convict Colony said:

Micah Richards speaking facts on this

Yep. I like the lad. He's great on the American show. 

[adrian lord]

Diddums poor prem players cannot cope with the south coast weather now. I thought I had heard it all.

[Turkish]

6 minutes ago, Saint_clark said:

Worrying thing for me is the only option to take Manning off would be going three at the back 🤦🏼‍♂️

All that practise at it earlier in the season will prove its worth 👍

[RedArmy]

1 minute ago, adrian lord said:

Walcott referring to Arsenal as 'we'. 

Do people just forget how long he played for them? 
 

 

[6ft8saint]

I think arsenal's white is gonna cry soon. I see same old arsenal always cheating. Watching Saints in cyprus is a good thing too. COYS!!!!

 

[pingpong]

Giving them lots of space on the right where they have the over rated youngster - I'm more worried about martinelli on the left - given a clear set of heels a couple of times.

One good thing is that when bragg cramps up we've got Charles on the bench to come on and show some of his class without losing too much.

Just need wood and peretz to stay clean - a couple of shaky moments first half.

[Polaroid Saint]

Stick Romeu on for Manning. I don't care it's not his position or his pace as gone. Let's see how 'fearless' that Dowman lad really is. 😉

[Toadhall Saint]

Well well well …..

[trousers]

2 minutes ago, RedArmy said:

Do people just forget how long he played for them? 
 

 

Yeah, right?

Edited 11 hours ago by trousers

[Saint_clark]

Just now, Turkish said:

All that practise at it earlier in the season will prove its worth 👍

Trying to think of alternatives and all I can see is Bree to left back and Fellows or Charles at right back 🤦🏼‍♂️

[Turkish]

7 minutes ago, egg said:

Agreed. Although the goal came from Leo not staying high and drifting back to steal the ball, then Bree getting forward. 

The players look really well drilled and know exactly why they're doing. 

It’s nothing to do with managers or tactics pal

[SNSUN]

Manning is definitely the worry second half. No real replacement unless we put Quarshie out there. 

No injuries please! A nice one nil win and no injuries. Lovely. 

[Galway saint]

Stewart doing a very good impression of klaus augenthaler

[Harry_SFC]

Just now, Saint_clark said:

Trying to think of alternatives and all I can see is Bree to left back and Fellows or Charles at right back 🤦🏼‍♂️

Bit odd that it seems like Jelert has been exiled. 

[Saint NL]

Need a strong ref for the second half

[trousers]

1 minute ago, Saint_clark said:

Trying to think of alternatives and all I can see is Bree to left back and Fellows or Charles at right back 🤦🏼‍♂️

Yeah, was thinking the same

[badgerx16]

7 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

Seeing Theo Walcott with grey hair certainly makes me feel old 

He was born on the same day as our eldest son. 

[trousers]

1 minute ago, Turkish said:

It’s nothing to do with managers or tactics pal

Indeed... None of these players are actually any good....

(c) Saintsweb Intelligentsia 

[Turkish]

Just now, trousers said:

Indeed... None of these players are actually any good....

(c) Saintsweb Intelligentsia 

Centre backs all too shit to play in a back 4 etc 

[Holmes_and_Watson]

3 minutes ago, Saint_clark said:

Trying to think of alternatives and all I can see is Bree to left back and Fellows or Charles at right back 🤦🏼‍♂️

3 at the back...possession football...oh, we've conceded 6...darn that Russell Martin PL course...

[RedArmy]

I wonder if Will Still is watching. 
 

Probably busy taking AFC Totton to the champions league final on FM. 

[Gloucester Saint]

3 minutes ago, Turkish said:

It’s nothing to do with managers or tactics pal

Tonda is very particular about his dry cleaning though.