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Nordic Saint

Nordic Saint

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7 minutes ago, trousers said:

Saints U21s currently in action vs Man Utd....Oyekunle not in the squad... Assume he's poised to replace Ross "Tightness" Stewart in tomorrow's squad...?

 

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I'd like to see Dibaga as one of the 1st team subs again. He was very impressive v Leicester.

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BarberSaint

BarberSaint

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1 hour ago, franniesTache said:

My favourite bullshit term is "aerial duals" as if we've got a fucking spitfire and messerschmitt hovering over the pitch. I'm honestly convinced that the rise of this MBA speak in football is so posh folk can justify liking the game and getting to make out it's "actually intelligent and complex", instead of just 22 blokes kicking a ball around.

Bit fucking hurtful that mush, i'll have to report you to the FAB grass line for being sizeist, another period in the gulags it is for you 

Technically a double 'like' but can only do one. As someone said above, the 'gentrification' continues apace to keep the middle classes (sorry all you middle classers) feeling 'relevant' and probably allow people to charge loads for training courses. £1 for 'defend deep' vs £10,000 for 'keep your spaces and present a low block'.

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Saint Keef

Saint Keef

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Whilst on the subject of new terminology, I think, although I'm not sure, that what used to be called an 'interception' is now a 'transition'. Am I right? Answers on a postcard please.....that's if there are still things called postcards. Many thanks.

Turkish

Turkish

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1 hour ago, Saint NL said:

On that topic, my kids team is coached by an ex-Pro, he played for Arsenal in the PL. When he explains to the kids what to do/not do, he explains it so clearly it just seems so simple. 

No word salad, no jargon, just simple instructions that are immediately understood by everyone. 

Maybe if you have real world credentials you don't need to make up bullshit to sound smart? 🤷

Isnt the saying something like if you cant explain it simply to a child you dont understand it? I think that just about sums it up. Over complicating stuff to try and sound clever, using all sorts of bollocks expressions. 

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trousers

trousers

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1 hour ago, Nordic Saint said:

I'd like to see Dibaga as one of the 1st team subs again. He was very impressive v Leicester.

Agree, and I thought he might have been promoted to the first team bench in Leo's absence for this match. 

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Patrick Bateman

Patrick Bateman

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1 hour ago, Turkish said:

Isnt the saying something like if you cant explain it simply to a child you dont understand it? I think that just about sums it up. Over complicating stuff to try and sound clever, using all sorts of bollocks expressions. 

But but the double pivot, so important when playing against the ball, especially with the low block because you need that against inverted full backs playing a false nine, trying to force a transition in play.

I mean, wtf.

Turkish

Turkish

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9 minutes ago, Patrick Bateman said:

But but the double pivot, so important when playing against the ball, especially with the low block because you need that against inverted full backs playing a false nine, trying to force a transition in play.

I mean, wtf.

 But when you’re playing against a high block the number 8 is really important to break the lines. The double pivot then transitions to a single pivot with the hybrid 6 supporting the 8 in transitions. And don’t even get me started on what to do against a mid block 😳😳

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Midfield_General

Midfield_General

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15 minutes ago, Turkish said:

 But when you’re playing against a high block the number 8 is really important to break the lines. The double pivot then transitions to a single pivot with the hybrid 6 supporting the 8 in transitions. And don’t even get me started on what to do against a mid block 😳😳

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sockeye

sockeye

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Not got a good feeling about this one. I think we're due for a big wobble. They are ruthless, I'm sure that they will be promoted this time next month.

Galway saint

Galway saint

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5 hours ago, Nordic Saint said:

When you see that, you realize how much stronger Coventry's squad is. They have better players than us in nearly every position. Rushworth, van Ewjck, Rudoni...Their attack is so full of goal scorers, it's ridiculous: Wright, Thomas-Assante, Mason-Clark, Simms.... We have 2 players who might get into their team: Harwood-Bellis and Scienza.

How many of our players would make the Fulham team ? 

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adrian lord

adrian lord

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We will need to exploit the 'channels'. 

I am just waiting for the inevitable appropriation of the term 'play' into football from American football to describe a passage of the game commencing after a dead ball situation and continuting until the 'turnover' or next dead ball.  

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OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint

OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint

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8 hours ago, trousers said:

Saints U21s currently in action vs Man Utd....Oyekunle not in the squad... Assume he's poised to replace Ross "Tightness" Stewart in tomorrow's squad...?

 

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Haven't been impressed with Okekunle's cameos in the first team. Not once have I seen him sprint and he seems to amble in to poor positions. That stated, I'm talking from ignorance as I haven't seen him in the U21s. Dibaga looked ok against Leicester.

Is Ross definitely out? I can see him being cotton-wooled until the Norwich game, but if we lose tomorrow, we're six points off the play-offs which won't be easy to make up.

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Verbal

Verbal

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11 hours ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said:

Is Ross definitely out? I can see him being cotton-wooled until the Norwich game, but if we lose tomorrow, we're six points off the play-offs which won't be easy to make up.

Didn't the club say he just thrown a stiffy for the second half v WBA?

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Disco Stu

Disco Stu

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I think we'll turn up for this one. 1-3 win.

I'd like to see a start for Edozie. Ideal replacement for Scienza I think. Fellows back in for Matsuki.

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Vancouver Saint

Vancouver Saint

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Not sure about this one...not sure at all. Thought we were pretty crap against West Brom but think we might, might just play up to Coventry in this game...
My problem is we can't do the basics like defend corners and take throw-ins to our own players...I can't see Coventry having less than 13 corners so unless we get 36 corners ourselves....

Football Special

Football Special

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5 hours ago, Disco Stu said:

I think we'll turn up for this one. 1-3 win.

I'd like to see a start for Edozie. Ideal replacement for Scienza I think. Fellows back in for Matsuki.

Going to be a re-run of this 

 

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Football Special

Football Special

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4 hours ago, Vancouver Saint said:

Not sure about this one...not sure at all. Thought we were pretty crap against West Brom but think we might, might just play up to Coventry in this game...
My problem is we can't do the basics like defend corners and take throw-ins to our own players...I can't see Coventry having less than 13 corners so unless we get 36 corners ourselves....

I'm sure everyone is aware Coventry are heavy favourites to win,  pressure off them a bit now with such a lead, a draw would be impressive even if we can manage that 

Patches O Houlihan

Patches O Houlihan

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17 hours ago, Nordic Saint said:

I'd like to see Dibaga as one of the 1st team subs again. He was very impressive v Leicester.

I heard he was considered a danger in the changing room for a bit when he first arrived - he’d made a name for himself, and no one wants their shorts and game pants dragged to their ankles as they are running out onto the pitch.

Maybe he can be Coventry’s mascot 🤔

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OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint

OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint

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19 hours ago, Nordic Saint said:

We have 2 players who might get into their team: Harwood-Bellis and Scienza

Really Nordic? I also think Downes has been instrumental in our improved performances and is a quality player.

Not too sure Scienza will be playing today, so fully expext a start from Edozie. Now's your chance Sam..

Turkish

Turkish

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17 hours ago, Saint Keef said:

Whilst on the subject of new terminology, I think, although I'm not sure, that what used to be called an 'interception' is now a 'transition'. Am I right? Answers on a postcard please.....that's if there are still things called postcards. Many thanks.

Turnovers annoys me, it’s winning the ball back. Carries, it’s a dribble FFS 🤦

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StrangelyBrown

StrangelyBrown

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23 minutes ago, Turkish said:

Turnovers annoys me, it’s winning the ball back. Carries, it’s a dribble FFS 🤦

"Low block" is the one that really gets on my tits....

In my experience people who use big words to describe something simple usually don't understand the thing they're talking about - it's just word salad.

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stfrancisofbenali

stfrancisofbenali

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3 minutes ago, StrangelyBrown said:

"Low block" is the one that really gets on my tits....

In my experience people who use big words to describe something simple usually don't understand the thing they're talking about - it's just word salad.

To be fair ‘low block’ aren’t really big words. 

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egg

egg

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19 hours ago, Nordic Saint said:

I'd like to see Dibaga as one of the 1st team subs again. He was very impressive v Leicester.

He came off after half an hour last night, which I'd assume suggests an injury rather than being rested for today. Like you, I'd like to see him on the bench though, on the assumption that Edozie will be starting. 

egg

egg

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Just now, stfrancisofbenali said:

To be fair ‘low block’ aren’t really big words. 

True, but they're just made up descriptions to make people sound impressive. Teams have been sitting deep, or parking the bus, for ages. A new phrase isn't needed. 

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JohnnyShearer2.0

JohnnyShearer2.0

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I quite like the simpler newer terms like low block and transition. Use of language changes over time I guess as there are new sources of influences. 

Dont get me wrong, some is useless too.

James G

James G

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This is a good test of where we're at. I'll go for a 2-1 victory to Saints just purely based on the fact we seem to struggle against lower teams but tend to do ok against the better ones

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Football Special

Football Special

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44 minutes ago, James G said:

This is a good test of where we're at. I'll go for a 2-1 victory to Saints just purely based on the fact we seem to struggle against lower teams but tend to do ok against the better ones

Sorry to break this to you Sir, but check our record vs the top 6 , we also struggle , not beaten any of them except Wrexham first game of season 

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trousers

trousers

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58 minutes ago, Matty's Caddy said:

Pubs for today chaps, anyone in the know?

Never heard of that pub... Maybe try the Bull and Anchor instead... 😃

davefizzy14

davefizzy14

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Looks like a 4-3-2-1 to me with both Azaz and Matsuki behind Larin. Good to see Bragg starting alongside Downes and Jander. Really hope Leo and Ross are all ok. 1-0 to us - Larin 😊 COYR 😊

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Toadhall Saint

Toadhall Saint

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2 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

No Stewart or Scienza. Bench looks a bit weak.

 

I’m not expecting to see Leo for a while - groin is never straight forward. So more concerned re Stewart TBH

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LGTL

LGTL

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That’s a lineup not to lose if ever I’ve seen one. Not sure where the attacking threat is coming from. 

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