Wrexham 1-5 Saints - Match Thread

[obelisk]

Even a remotely competent start to the season would have put Saints well in control of this division. A great turnaround though.

[Chez]

1 minute ago, Turkish said:

I love him. He’s got real quality to unlock a defence he’s not going to do it every game but since the first time I saw him live at Hull could see what a player he was. The team was shit and most people said he was too but he was busy, trying to make things happen and you could see he had a touch of class about him

i think because he’s not an obvious player, by that I mean doesn’t have great pace, power or dribbling, so doesn’t get people out of their seats like Scienza does he can go unnoticed but he’s always there to recieve a pass, links play, good range of passing etc. really good signing 

He looked totally lost earlier in the season, and the "goes missing" comments from boro fans seemed to fit. But once Still was binned, and he was played in the right position by tonda, his work rate increased a lot and his impact on the game matched it. 

[davefizzy14]

We've made a big statement of intent tonight! 😊 

[egg]

2 minutes ago, Baird of the land said:

That equally applies to Stewart 

If he can stay fit, he's got to go. 

[Toadhall Saint]

What a team. Superb tonight only goal against was a foul on THB. Tonda the master tactician does it again 

[saintnick]

How good is Azaz! Thought Manning was superb also 

[Chez]

would have been happy with a draw, so could not be happier.  What a few weeks we have had.

[LGTL]

Outstanding. That was a great night, support in excellent voice throughout. 

When we do eventually lose, I don’t know if I’ll be more upset about the defeat or the end of Turkish’s posts 😂

[Cabrone]

Fantastic win tonight, I really thought this was going to be tight but in the end Wrexham were blown away.

We are really starting to breathe down the necks of Ipswich, Millwall and Boro now. They will be feeling the pressure, let's see how they deal with it.

GD was really boosted too, that could be crucial at the end.

Ipswich's next game is Norwich (a) - v.tough derby -and they have us and Boro I think.

If we could pull level most would back us to get it done.

[LuckyNumber7]

Wow, I can't quite believe we're watching the same team as a few months ago. Players and management deserve all the credit they're getting. Would have been easy to let levels drop tonight after the Arsenal game but not a hint. Simply outstanding.

Shout out to the away fans too, heard loud and clear throughout.

COYR!

[StrangelyBrown]

Finn Azaz take a bow. Class performance.

A 5-1 win and we looked like we had another gear.

Another tactical masterclass from Tonda - and enjoyable to watch!

For once being a Saint is an absolute joy.

 

[kwsaint]

Just now, LGTL said:

Outstanding. That was a great night, support in excellent voice throughout. 

When we do eventually lose, I don’t know if I’ll be more upset about the defeat or the end of Turkish’s posts 😂

The next game we’re losing is going to be an away friendly against FC Köln.

[skintsaint]

Mostly reasonable assessments of the game :

 

https://www.redpassion.co.uk/threads/saints-go-marching-on-reds-lost-5-1.127296/

[Turkish]

Just now, kwsaint said:

The next game we’re losing is going to be an away friendly against FC Köln.

Don’t bank on it.

[The Kraken]

Azaz absolutely superb tonight. At various times he reminded me of Lallana in his pomp; a different player as Lallana was more tricky but Finn’s quality with his feet in undeniable and he reminded me of Lallana’s style tonight. Just comfortable to get the ball at his feet and take a few touches while looking for a killer pass.

[trousers]

5 minutes ago, whelk said:

Jocks are mental if don’t take him. Dykes over him is beyond funny

I'd pay good money to watch that...

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Statement performance after statement performance.

Tonda's approach to his squad gives us match ready strength in depth.

That was a real team display. The rough bits that some players have, supported and covered by others, allowing strengths to shine through.

Manning and Bree did so many good things supporting Matsuki and Edozie. Edozie is attack minded, while Matsuki was being asked to work in a lot of areas (which is one reason he gets a nod over the also good Fellows)

Not or being able to get 90 minutes from either Larin or Stewart ends up working well, while they're both fit. Larin was a busy, focal point. Not everything worked, but a real outlet most of the time. He grew into the game. Stewart just looks sharp up front. Always a threat.

Stephens was quietly getting on with things, allowing THB to stand out. Likewise Flynn was excellent, allowing Charles good moments in space. Everyone supporting each other's play.

A great result in a crunch fixture. A league position, I didn't think we'd see.

 

Edited 2 hours ago by Holmes_and_Watson

[Whitey Grandad]

10 minutes ago, Wade Garrett said:

I worry for the livestock in North Wales tonight.  A lot of very angry natives.

They were fleeced. 

[Midfield_General]

Only 45% possession FFS

[adrian lord]

Am I dreaming?

[Saint NL]

The gang loses 5-1

[AlexLaw76]

1 minute ago, Midfield_General said:

Only 45% possession FFS

😂😂😂

[Chez]

1 minute ago, LuckyNumber7 said:

Would have been easy to let levels drop tonight after the Arsenal game but not a hint.

spot on. I half expected that to be honest, but like you said not a hint. The squad depth really helps: Scienza/Fellows/Matsuki, Charles/Jander/Downes, Stewart/Larin 

[SaintBobby]

That was mental. Utterly mental. 

[Dr Who?]

Wow, just wow. I am still finding this hard to believe, but we are pretty good at this football now! Looking forward to the rest of the season… shame it is nearly all over! 

[Baird of the land]

8 minutes ago, whelk said:

Jocks are mental if don’t take him. Dykes over him is beyond funny

With a 26 man squad take both.

[Hawkswood]

12 minutes ago, skintsaint said:

p.s I hope these cunts miss out on the playoffs, the wankfest over them is so fucking 

.

[Chez]

3 minutes ago, The Kraken said:

Azaz absolutely superb tonight. At various times he reminded me of Lallana in his pomp; a different player as Lallana was more tricky but Finn’s quality with his feet in undeniable and he reminded me of Lallana’s style tonight. Just comfortable to get the ball at his feet and take a few touches while looking for a killer pass.

wants the ball all the time...we have a couple like that in Scienza and Charles and that makes a big difference.

[Doctoroncall]

It was great watching FAWA stream, with the commentary complaining about Saints players time wasting and the like!

Although they did think it was a penalty with a foul on Edozie. Didn’t replay the incident so couldn’t tell.

[SNSUN]

2 minutes ago, Chez said:

spot on. I half expected that to be honest, but like you said not a hint. The squad depth really helps: Scienza/Fellows/Matsuki, Charles/Jander/Downes, Stewart/Larin 

You left out Archer... oh right. 

[bpsaint]

Great result that, to think most of us would have been happy with a win.

Why oh why did the two skate games coincide with our shit runs of form. Would love to be playing them this month.

[Saint86]

This is getting a bit silly now...

[Toadhall Saint]

When football is done right it’s a joy - thanks Tonda and the team.

[sadoldgit]

Playing a full strength side against Arsenal didn’t end up too badly then!

That Larin goal was immense!!

[Saint Fan CaM]

Excellent second half performance - top game management from Tonda - when we could have quite easily folded under their thuggish onslaught and a right dodgy Ref. Away support was exceptionally good given the lower numbers I thought.

Azaz grew, thankfully, in the game. Edozie was somewhat ineffectual to be honest, but didn’t do a lot wrong as such. Larin is an odd one - one minute he’s doing fuck all and the next he’s doing something great. Thought Charles and Downes started to tire mid-second half and needed a change - as it happens it didn’t really matter.

Very happy with that result however there’s so much more to do now to consolidate on that to start attacking the 2nd-5th or even holding on to 6th. Nobodies giving up the chase just yet.

[Harry_SFC]

Thought Welington did really well when he came on too. Offers something different to Manning in the sense he can carry the ball up the line and relieve some pressure. 

[AlexLaw76]

Any links to the goals??

[OneMrsWallace]

@Turkish I don't know what weird voodoo thing you did but it appears we may never lose again 😄

[Gloucester Saint]

2 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

Any links to the goals??

https://www.skysports.com/football/video/34072/13529081/wrexham-1-5-southampton-championship-highlights

[CSA96]

The Tonda bot just malfunctioned 

 

[Number9]

Those 3 2nd half goals will teach every team in the league not to score a foul goal against us!! 🤣🤣

[Mattio]

if we win the fa cup and get promoted I will have to come to terms with the fact I’m currently in a coma imagining all of this. 

[Jimmy_D]

Have to admit I didn't rate it massively highly at the time, but the January transfer window is starting to turn out to be one of the most successful I can remember for Saints.

[Pamplemousse]

I counted around a dozen empty seats around me in the ground.

Very disappointing considering this was the most in demand fixture of the year. Club need to sort this out.

[Sheaf Saint]

I'm so glad we treated the cup game on Saturday as a meaningless distraction and prioritised tonight's game instead. 

[trousers]

Just now, Mattio said:

if we win the fa cup and get promoted I will have to come

Yeah, likewise 

[Toadhall Saint]

1 minute ago, Pamplemousse said:

I counted around a dozen empty seats around me in the ground.

Very disappointing considering this was the most in demand fixture of the year. Club need to sort this out.

Just enjoyy it

[RedWillie]

37 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said:

If Ipswich win their game in hand they will be 9 points ahead with a much better GD.

Not a chance we are making that up in 6 games.

And their game in hand...?

Portsmouth at Fratton 😆

[Holmes_and_Watson]

I thought we'd do well when I saw Tonda smile politely at Parkinson, before kick off. That smile vanished in a moment, replaced by the terrifying expression of a hungry eyed coach. 

 

[trousers]

1 minute ago, RedWillie said:

And their game in hand...?

Portsmouth at Fratton 😆

"Sha la la la la la la laaaa... The day we sent the scummers up" 🎵🎶🎵🎶