Saints 2-1 (aet) Boro - Match Thread

[die Mannyschaft]

Can't defend, we need to up our game 2nc half, too slow. 

Boro have paid the ref

[Saint_clark]

By the way, anyone calling for Azaz to come off...absolutely not. He was fairly anonymous in the City game before his goal. The script is written for him to score with his hand in injury time.

[coalman]

Whatever THB said to Ayling he needs to keep saying it second half.

[Saint Fan CaM]

I’ve just realised I’ve been posting my indignation on the wrong thread. Moral of the story - don’t drink lots of wine and then lots of beer when watching an important game of football! 😬🤣

[tdmickey3]

1 minute ago, saintant said:

THB said something to him that clearly wound him right up - he then went to the ref and told him.

He said" that rude THB called me a nasty name ref, throw them out of tha playoffs or I'm going to cry"

[Saint NL]

If their manager twats Tonda will they get kicked out? And we will be reinstated after being kicked out for spying?

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Whew! Thankfully the players aren't as nervous.

'Boro strong and keen to take advantage of any caution we came out with. And we did, with Ayling, Morris, Targett and Conway taking advantage of it.

 Their goal took advantage of Leo and Manning's preferred positions.

After their goal, they dropped that attacking pressure. It took us a while to swap possession for attacks, but it became more of our sort of game. 

Great to see Stewart driven to get on the end of that. He'd not have wanted his earlier miss on his mind. 

I thought we were going to be regretting Manning's miss, before Stewart got it.

Both 'keepers held on well to a shot each, too.

Ayling, not only crocked Leo, but lost his head. Had the ref not wandered off with their captain, and then off to the bench, I wonder if he would have talked himself into a second. 

All to play for (EFL sanctions, legal action and awards pending), and we've strengths from both.

I generally prefer Fellows on with Stewart and Matsuki with Larin. So, our normal subs will be interesting to see in how they change the game as a unit.

Just hope to see enough of Leo. Along with Ayling fouling him again, for a red.

COYR!

 

[coalman]

1 minute ago, petermcpete said:

Boro forum is hilarious, lots of crying, calling Tonda a nazi etc etc

Hope we fucking dick them second half.

Godwin's Law remains a universal constant then

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law

[AlexLaw76]

Our bench is obviously much stronger than theirs. They also have 2 yellows so I am sure they will make 3-4 changes fairly early (ie, not in the last 10 mins)

[Convict Colony]

1 minute ago, petermcpete said:

Boro forum is hilarious, lots of crying, calling Tonda a nazi etc etc

Hope we fucking dick them second half.

Tonda channeling his inner Tuchel v conti vibe

[James G]

And we should be 2 and one eighths to nil up at half time 

[qwertyell]

Edgy. Very edgy. 

Individually, Jander and Charles are doing okay, but they're not a partnership at all - the midfield is way too porous, for me.

Wouldn't mind Downes on for the peripheral Matsuki or Azaz and strengthen the middle. 

Got a sinking feeling Wood's stupid booking for dissent is going to play a part somewhere along the line...

 

[trousers]

1 minute ago, petermcpete said:

Boro forum is hilarious, lots of crying, calling Tonda a nazi etc etc

.

I trust the country's leading cheat spotters are calling out their own antics this evening...?

[benjii]

Game is there to be one. Whichever team keeps their composure will probably win it.

We need to just keep it calm and keep it tight for the first 10.

[coalman]

If Scienza has to come off I'd prefer to put Edozie on instead of Fellows. Boro won't know what to do with him. Poor lad is likely to get a kicking though.

[benjii]

Just now, coalman said:

If Scienza has to come off I'd prefer to put Edozie on instead of Fellows. Boro won't know what to do with him. Poor lad is likely to get a kicking though.

Yeah, definitely. Edozie more likely to draw a red card.

[Scoobysaint]

Just wondering if THB made a joke about Ayling and his stutter?

 

[Saint_clark]

Discriminatory in nature? Against Ayling? Did he mention his man bun?

[Paul_B]

8 hours ago, Paul_B said:

We need to be considerably better than we were the other day otherwise we will lose the spine of our team and be squandering in the EFL for years to come.

Team needs to be:

Peretz

Bree

Harwood-Bellis

Wood

Manning

Downes

Jander

Matsuki

Azaz

Scienza

Stewart

Go in on these cunts fucking hard, someone nobble Ayling because he's a turbocunt

 Fuck winning 50/50s, if it's a 70/30 make it ours!! They bullied us last time and it's our turn now! 

Make the atmosphere as hostile as possible and drown out the outside noise!

I did say Ayling needs nobbling. The guy is a raging cunt!! Two footed, stud high in the neck should do it.

[Big M]

4 minutes ago, coalman said:

Because that's the correct way to pronounce his name? In Japanese you often skip "u" sound in words.

In that case I'm a twat. 🤪

[Convict Colony]

Just now, qwertyell said:

Edgy. Very edgy. 

Individually, Jander and Charles are doing okay, but they're not a partnership at all - the midfield is way too porous, for me.

Wouldn't mind Downes on for the peripheral Matsuki or Azaz and strengthen the middle. 

Got a sinking feeling Wood's stupid booking for dissent is going to play a part somewhere along the line...

 

yeah agree Charles is a good player when we have control but we need a downes and jander to fight fires

[SNSUN]

Keep our heads and we'll win.

Plus I wouldn't want to be the one to fuck with Tonda. He has crazy eyes.

*insert Crazy Eyes pic from Mr Deeds*

[Colinjb]

2 minutes ago, Saint Fan CaM said:

I’ve just realised I’ve been posting my indignation on the wrong thread. Moral of the story - don’t drink lots of wine and then lots of beer when watching an important game of football! 😬🤣

Spectacular

[Saint NL]

THB said something bad. Uh oh

[coalman]

Just now, Big M said:

In that case I'm a twat. 🤪

You mean "baka gaikokujin" surely? 😉

[Polaroid Saint]

My gawd. This is what Football ™️©️ is all about really. Isn't it? 

I feel a bit silly, sick to my stomach, got palpitations and slightly giddy and over excited (and, no, it's not just the cider).

Games like this don't come around too often. And although it's not a classic masterclass of football talent or skillful goals it is bloody exciting.

I hope I am is upbeat I'm an hour or so.

Come the fuck on Saints!

[Sheaf Saint]

5 minutes ago, saintant said:

THB said something to him that clearly wound him right up - he then went to the ref and told him.

THB looked like he was gesturing towards the captain's arm and, as if to say "let your skipper deal with it".

[NewYorkSaint]

I feel like there's a lot hanging on not just winning, but HOW we win.  If it's a lucky 2-1, or goes to penalties, will make it much more tempting for the league to knock us out.  If we run over them 4-1, it's v different.  I know it prob shouldnt' make a difference, but I suspect it will.  So.... CMON SAINTS.       Manning, Matsuki and Azaz pls make our night!

[Mr X]

I don't care how we win let's just win... Come on saints don't let all the effort of the season go to nothing.... We can do this! 

[Stripey McStripe Shirt]

Completely guessing, but assuming THB said something about Ayling's speech impediment.

How the other Boro players presumably all heard it is anyone's guess given how loud it is.

[benjii]

Just now, Saint NL said:

THB said something bad. Uh oh

Must be gypo or pikey. I mean, just look.

[adrian lord]

What protected characteristic does Mr. Ayling have such that Mr Harwood Bellis might have said a discriminatory comment?

[AlexLaw76]

Just now, benjii said:

Must be gypo or pikey. I mean, just look.

Asked if was available to do a bit of tarmac'ing tomorrow at his gaff

[Suhari]

Fans have been brilliant. We need as much from them again.

COYRs.

[coalman]

Scienza still limping. FFS put him out of his misery

[Convict Colony]

1 minute ago, Saint_clark said:

Discriminatory in nature? Against Ayling? Did he mention his man bun?

fucking aylibg the biggest piss taker going crying to a ref lol

[Stripey McStripe Shirt]

Scienza is going full on Pele in Escape to Victory mode.

[coalman]

Just now, adrian lord said:

What protected characteristic does Mr. Ayling have such that Mr Harwood Bellis might have said a discriminatory comment?

Being a northern cunt?

[Saint NL]

Just now, benjii said:

Must be gypo or pikey. I mean, just look.

Hope he didn't call him an R word because of his speech impediment.

 

[Sheaf Saint]

Leo limps back onto the pitch 🫤

[Turkish]

Scienza can’t run he can’t stay on

[bpsaint]

Leo’s fucking limping get him off

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Ayling saying THB made derogatory comments. That sparked things off. So more things going on, beyond the match.

Now, Ayling was getting a card anyway, for the challenges. So, let's hope any further challenges don't hold him back. Whatever's in the report can get dealt with later.

Hopefully THB keeps his mind fully on the game.

[Saint NL]

Take Scienza off ffs he's limping 

[Stripey McStripe Shirt]

Just now, Saint NL said:

Hope he didn't call him an R word because of his speech impediment.

 

Genuinely no idea what word you're thinking of.

[Suhari]

He's got to come off.

[St Chalet]

Leo looks done.

[egg]

3 minutes ago, qwertyell said:

Edgy. Very edgy. 

Individually, Jander and Charles are doing okay, but they're not a partnership at all - the midfield is way too porous, for me.

Wouldn't mind Downes on for the peripheral Matsuki or Azaz and strengthen the middle. 

Got a sinking feeling Wood's stupid booking for dissent is going to play a part somewhere along the line...

 

Charles dropping in almost making a back 3 at times isn't helping, but it's getting Bree forwards. 

[Kermitzasaint]

9 minutes ago, Big M said:

Why does this bloody commentator call Matsuki, MATSKI it does my bloody head in. 

Because that's the correct pronunciation 

[Mr X]

Get Leo off he clearly can't continue