Man City 2-1 Saints - Match Thread

[SaintsRoyalty]

Tom Fellows is pointless. Can’t have an attacking player that only passes backwards. Matsuki to come on and get the winner.

[St. Ciervo]

2 minutes ago, PerthshireSaint said:

Our fans have been astonishing 

Seriously gutted to not be there. Immensely proud of our Saints family. 

[Saint_clark]

3 minutes ago, Suhari said:

We really need a little spell of possession here.

Absolutely, control the game till half time. Naivety from Welington there pumping an early ball into the box instead of just making them run around chasing it by passing infield.

Have to say what we've seen so far makes me excited to see Larin up against their defence...can't believe I'm saying that! 

Edited yesterday at 16:57 by Saint_clark

[Suhari]

Who was the combover on the City bench?

Not seen one of those in ages. Well played sir.

[benjii]

We can definitely get a goal, I feel. But we need more precision with the runs and the choice of pass. Think Larin could be very effective, and I'm sure we'll see Matsuki and Edozie or Archer give us some fresh pace later.

I think Bragg and Jander have been immense. When Charles comes on he needs to get up to speed quickly.

Will be a real challenge when Silva, Haaland and Doku come in.

[egg]

2 minutes ago, SaintsRoyalty said:

Tom Fellows is pointless. Can’t have an attacking player that only passes backwards. Matsuki to come on and get the winner.

There's no overlap, or runs to inside right for the lad to pass to. Bree looks a bit off it for me, and that's hindering Fellows. 

[Saint NL]

Just now, Suhari said:

Who was the combover on the City bench?

Not seen one of those in ages. Well played sir.

Donnarummer?

He's so tall that people don't normally see it

[trousers]

5 minutes ago, PerthshireSaint said:

Our fans have been astonishing 

Cheers! We're doing our best!

#greetingsfromwembley

P.s. are there any Man City fans here...?!

[sfc4prem]

Just now, benjii said:

We can definitely get a goal, I feel. But we need more precision with the runs and the choice of pass. Think Larin could be very effective, and I'm sure we'll see Matsuki and Edozie or Archer give us some fresh pace later.

I think Bragg and Jander have been immense. When Charles comes on he needs to get up to speed quickly.

Will be a real challenge when Silva, Haaland and Doku come in.

Yeah, soon as Doku comes on, game changes straight away I reckon.

[egg]

1 minute ago, Suhari said:

Who was the combover on the City bench?

Not seen one of those in ages. Well played sir.

The keeper, Donnaruma. 

Shocking comb over. 

[benjii]

4 minutes ago, SaintsRoyalty said:

Tom Fellows is pointless. Can’t have an attacking player that only passes backwards. Matsuki to come on and get the winner.

He's doing his job well, and you don't understand it.

[Mr X]

Commentators saying it's the best city bench they have ever seen! 😂😥

[Saint_clark]

Just now, trousers said:

Cheers! We're doing our best!

#greetingsfromwembley

P.s. are there any Man City fans here...?!

You're doing us proud, pantalonès. 

[Suhari]

Well played Welly.

[Saint NL]

Great from Welington

[St. Ciervo]

ballsy defense by Wellington. Turned out great. 

[64saint]

Did I see Tonda shouting.......nooooo

[egg]

2 minutes ago, benjii said:

He's doing his job well, and you don't understand it.

Yep. He's having to work hard to keep possession, and doing it nicely. 

[Suhari]

2 minutes ago, egg said:

The keeper, Donnaruma. 

Shocking comb over. 

But hats off to him for keeping the 'style' alive.

But not his hat of course. Given the choice he'd keep that on.

[sfc4prem]

Who expected us to come out unscathed in the first half? Good stuff!

[James G]

We're half way to somewhere 

[Saint NL]

Half time.

Some great performances, the game plan looks good. We just need a good chance and we can win this

[Patches O Houlihan]

Well done Saints! 

[+ well done Alan Shearer for giving an even handed commentary!]

[ButtikonSaint]

good half, wembley is yellow 💛 👏 👌 💪 

[Saint_clark]

Larin on for Stewart at 60 I reckon. Half an hour for him to run at full pelt at the backline. 

[AlexLaw76]

great first half. 

[Toadhall Saint]

Well done Saints - not looked out of place against City. Defended well and think we have held a threat up front. Need to get Leo on the ball more.

[obelisk]

Have to be pleased with 0-0 at HT. Saints having to work hard but making it difficult for the Prem League outfit. 

[BotleySaint]

Decent first half. But I do sense they've not got out of first gear.

[Patches O Houlihan]

4 minutes ago, benjii said:

He's doing his job well, and you don't understand it.

SaintsRoyalty having another shocker - he'd love Bragg to playing rubbish 😉

[Convict Colony]

we looking sick and professional

[Suhari]

Organised and disciplined. What we needed to be.

A little more possession would be welcome.

We'll surely get a chance/half-chance. HAVE to take it when it comes.

[benjii]

Welly, Jander and Bragg absolutely excellent.

Gonna be hard as we tire though. 

[Saint NL]

BBC pundits have been very complimentary about Saints performance.

 

[Jimmy_D]

Well, feels like we’re up against a side that it’s very possible for us to beat, which isn’t a bad position to be in for an FA Cup Semifinal!

[StrangelyBrown]

11 minutes ago, SaintsRoyalty said:

Tom Fellows is pointless. Can’t have an attacking player that only passes backwards. Matsuki to come on and get the winner.

You don't understand football do you?

[Saint_clark]

Peretz having a really good game. Bazunu in goal and we'd be two down for sure.

[Sheaf Saint]

8 minutes ago, trousers said:

Cheers! We're doing our best!

#greetingsfromwembley

P.s. are there any Man City fans here...?!

Haven't heard a peep from them. 

[saintant]

Very good half by us with no major panics. We've defended solidly and restricted them overall. Yes, they've had lots of the ball but we're shutting down their passing lanes in dangerous areas. We've had one or two moments and will need to take more risks as the game goes on but half time at 0-0 is excellent. Their bench is obviously very strong. The longer we stay in the game the more chance we might nick a goal. Encouraging.

[Saint NL]

Micha Richards is calling Azaz "Ajaz" which is weird

[Thereisonlyonemickychannon]

That pretend mystery injury to nunes was so obviously a con by gladioli. What a bunch of cheaters City are. Not even been fined or docked points yet! Great to see my hero and legend Mick Channon in the stands watching the boys who are playing a blinder. 

COME ON SAINTS!

[Lee On Solent Saint]

Great first half. Would have taken nil nil at the break all day long. Feels like I'm at a rave rather than a football match now.

[moonraker]

5 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said:

Haven't heard a peep from them. 

There is only 50 of them here

[Saint_clark]

1 minute ago, Lee On Solent Saint said:

Great first half. Would have taken nil nil at the break all day long. Feels like I'm at a rave rather than a football match now.

So fucking jealous. 

[saintant]

If we can stay in touch as the game goes deeper anything can happen and one moment of magic can make one of our boys a hero. Our chances now are certainly higher than they were at minute one. Keep the composure, win a high turn over and strike for the kill. Come on you Yellows!!!!

Edited yesterday at 17:16 by saintant

[SNSUN]

2 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said:

Great first half. Would have taken nil nil at the break all day long. Feels like I'm at a rave rather than a football match now.

Pre-game was ok, now she needs to learn her audience a bit. 

[Mr X]

Think we will see a different city in the next 45 they will  definitely want to step up a gear we've done amazing to last 45 well done saints! 

[SNSUN]

No shots, on target or off target, no corners...

No bother. The score line that matters is Man City - nil. 

[64saint]

Good to see Jim Mcalliog Nick Holmes. Mick Channon.  Mcalliog thought we won't in the 60s though 🤣🤣

[Convict Colony]

Id like to see larin for stewart as he just seems to work more, be more physical etc