East Kent Saint Posted September 27 Posted September 27 Kane was gutted , standing foot slipped as he kicked the pen , still managed to hit the bar though ! The game was much better than the usual fare in nations games I managed to watch to the end ha ha !
Whitey Grandad Posted September 27 Posted September 27 39 minutes ago, East Kent Saint said: Kane was gutted , standing foot slipped as he kicked the pen , still managed to hit the bar though ! The game was much better than the usual fare in nations games I managed to watch to the end ha ha ! The fabled Wembley turf.
Saint Billy Posted September 27 Posted September 27 Two points, I'm sure they over water the pitches as I saw several players slip for no apparent reason. In the pre match blurb with Ian Wright etc the sprinklers came on and the water being sprayed was crazy amounts. For me so soon before a match equals slippery surface. I guess they did it at half time as well. This is not the first time Kane has slipped taking a penalty. When will they learn just as saints are still struggling to get to grips with, faffing about with the ball deep in your own half is a very dangerous game especially when the opposition know that you are not very good at it. 1
saintant Posted September 27 Posted September 27 6 hours ago, ecuk268 said: Canada beat Chile 1-0. Larin with the assist. Not to take anything away from Larin but his assist consisted of missing an absolute sitter which he kicked straight at the keeper when it was easier to score, the ball came back and rebounded off Larin into the path of the scorer who tapped it in.
Turkish Posted September 27 Posted September 27 51 minutes ago, die Mannyschaft said: Wales lost, thats good. They were shite lucky not to lose by 5 or 6 1
Football Special Posted September 27 Posted September 27 1 hour ago, saintant said: Not to take anything away from Larin but his assist consisted of missing an absolute sitter which he kicked straight at the keeper when it was easier to score, the ball came back and rebounded off Larin into the path of the scorer who tapped it in. They all count!
Football Special Posted September 27 Posted September 27 Manning (Ireland) playing against Peretz (Israel) currently, Azaz on the bench
trousers Posted September 27 Posted September 27 (edited) Israel 3 down after 25 minutes... I thought their keeper was supposed to be half decent...? Edited September 27 by trousers
Tommy Mulgrew Posted September 27 Posted September 27 27 minutes ago, trousers said: Israel 3 down after 25 minutes... I thought their keeper was supposed to be half decent...? Are you sure Bazunu isn’t playing in goal for Israel? 2
Britannia Posted September 27 Posted September 27 I’ve felt in the last few home matches that Peretz hasn’t been quite so sharp.
die Mannyschaft Posted September 27 Posted September 27 56 minutes ago, Tommy Mulgrew said: Are you sure Bazunu isn’t playing in goal for Israel? Peretz should have saved two goals. Bazunu is not that good, he cant even get in Ireland team.
die Mannyschaft Posted September 27 Posted September 27 Germany still playing crap possession football. Goal scorers still in short supply at national level. Maybe Kane can defect to Germany
Nordic Saint Posted September 27 Posted September 27 21 minutes ago, die Mannyschaft said: Peretz should have saved two goals. Bazunu is not that good, he cant even get in Ireland team. Peretz doesn't do clean sheets. It's been nearly half a year since his last one in a league game. I'd feel far more confident if Ramsdale were in goal for the Pompey game. 1
whelk Posted September 27 Posted September 27 No handshakes - lol what a principled bunch. That’ll show them. And what no fucking pennant! Go Ireland
Charlie Wayman Posted September 27 Posted September 27 H 13 minutes ago, Nordic Saint said: Peretz doesn't do clean sheets. It's been nearly half a year since his last one in a league game. I'd feel far more confident if Ramsdale were in goal for the Pompey game. 37 minutes ago, die Mannyschaft said: Peretz should have saved two goals. Bazunu is not that good, he cant even get in Ireland team. 47 minutes ago, Britannia said: I’ve felt in the last few home matches that Peretz hasn’t been quite so sharp. 2 hours ago, trousers said: Israel 3 down after 25 minutes... I thought their keeper was supposed to be half decent...? Honeymoon over for Peretz? @letthedogsloose
Saint Pete Posted September 27 Posted September 27 Portugal leave Ronaldo as unused sub on the bench tonight and lo and behold they beat Norway 2-1 away!
LuckyNumber7 Posted September 27 Posted September 27 1 hour ago, whelk said: No handshakes - lol what a principled bunch. That’ll show them. And what no fucking pennant! Go Ireland The Irish are a right fucking bunch of weirdos. The fact they can't even play their home game in Ireland says it all. Odd country. 1
saintant Posted September 28 Posted September 28 It's well worth having a look at the highlights of Shrewsbury v Colchester which finished 2-2. Moses Sesay on loan at Colchester was superb and scored both their goals. The first he picked the ball up in his own half and ran to the penalty area before slotting home a low shot. The second came very late to earn his side a point when he smashed a shot first time into the top corner from inside the area. He also took his man on and beat him a few time and looked a very good player. I imagine he'll soon be knocking on the door to get some game time for us. 4
skintsaint Posted September 28 Posted September 28 11 minutes ago, saintant said: It's well worth having a look at the highlights of Shrewsbury v Colchester which finished 2-2. Moses Sesay on loan at Colchester was superb and scored both their goals. The first he picked the ball up in his own half and ran to the penalty area before slotting home a low shot. The second came very late to earn his side a point when he smashed a shot first time into the top corner from inside the area. He also took his man on and beat him a few time and looked a very good player. I imagine he'll soon be knocking on the door to get some game time for us. Two good finishes, although lucky to get to the box due to a shitty tackle for the 1st. 2
Patrick Bateman Posted September 28 Posted September 28 39 minutes ago, saintant said: It's well worth having a look at the highlights of Shrewsbury v Colchester which finished 2-2. Moses Sesay on loan at Colchester was superb and scored both their goals. The first he picked the ball up in his own half and ran to the penalty area before slotting home a low shot. The second came very late to earn his side a point when he smashed a shot first time into the top corner from inside the area. He also took his man on and beat him a few time and looked a very good player. I imagine he'll soon be knocking on the door to get some game time for us. He does look really good - hopefully this is his season he shines on loan and then does well for Saints next. Their goalkeeper looks horrific though ... 1
hypochondriac Posted September 28 Posted September 28 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Patrick Bateman said: He does look really good - hopefully this is his season he shines on loan and then does well for Saints next. Their goalkeeper looks horrific though ... These sorts of players will be worth their weights in gold next season if we don't go up and we have to rely on our youth prospects to some extent at least. Edited September 28 by hypochondriac 1
Saint86 Posted Tuesday at 12:32 Posted Tuesday at 12:32 On 28/09/2026 at 09:49, skintsaint said: Two good finishes, although lucky to get to the box due to a shitty tackle for the 1st. Hopefully not another one that we let go and end up regretting... sadly been a pattern under SR.
Lighthouse Posted Tuesday at 18:19 Posted Tuesday at 18:19 5 hours ago, Saint86 said: Hopefully not another one that we let go and end up regretting... sadly been a pattern under SR. I can’t think of a single player I ‘regret letting go’ under SR. I couldn’t wait to see the back of 90% of them.
Saint86 Posted Tuesday at 18:40 Posted Tuesday at 18:40 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: I can’t think of a single player I ‘regret letting go’ under SR. I couldn’t wait to see the back of 90% of them. Three immediately prominent answers are Gomes (we got £170K for a potential generational talent on that one), Ballard, and JJM. The last 2 would be playing for us this season 😄. Edited Tuesday at 18:42 by Saint86 1
Lighthouse Posted Tuesday at 19:16 Posted Tuesday at 19:16 32 minutes ago, Saint86 said: Three immediately prominent answers are Gomes (we got £170K for a potential generational talent on that one), Ballard, and JJM. The last 2 would be playing for us this season 😄. So two players who chose to leave, which we were powerless to prevent, and another who we let go because he'd done nothing on loan in League 1, needed a fresh start and is now doing fairly well for the mighty Bristol City. 1
Saint86 Posted Tuesday at 20:19 Posted Tuesday at 20:19 (edited) 1 hour ago, Lighthouse said: So two players who chose to leave, which we were powerless to prevent, and another who we let go because he'd done nothing on loan in League 1, needed a fresh start and is now doing fairly well for the mighty Bristol City. We weren't powerless to prevent them leaving, we opted to allow them to leave rather than pay them their worth. That's a choice the club actively made. And as has been stated to death, Ballard should have been retained and thats abundantly obvious. He should certainly have been given game time over the multi million pound flops we've singed in the interim, or worst case he should have been given a new contract and allowed further loan development time. Edited Tuesday at 20:22 by Saint86
CB Fry Posted Tuesday at 20:37 Posted Tuesday at 20:37 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Saint86 said: We weren't powerless to prevent them leaving, we opted to allow them to leave rather than pay them their worth. That's a choice the club actively made. And as has been stated to death, Ballard should have been retained and thats abundantly obvious. He should certainly have been given game time over the multi million pound flops we've singed in the interim, or worst case he should have been given a new contract and allowed further loan development time. Not that "abundantly obvious". He's signed for Bristol City not Barcelona. Let's see where his career actually takes him. The other two were kids who were attracted to better offers. Southampton Football Club do not control the world. Not everything is decided by us. People make their own choices. Life is a bit more complicated that you're making out. Edited Tuesday at 20:39 by CB Fry 1
AlexLaw76 Posted Tuesday at 20:44 Author Posted Tuesday at 20:44 (edited) No one would give a toss about Ballard had Downs turned out to be remotely competent. He was not and to be fair, a complete joke of a signing (and a very expensive one). The club clearly believed he was a far better bet than Ballard (and a whole host of other, evidently superior striker on the market/in the league that summer. We were the powerhouse of the league and we saw a very bright talent leave and signed the DOUBLE D. Edited Tuesday at 20:44 by AlexLaw76
Badger Posted Tuesday at 20:56 Posted Tuesday at 20:56 30 minutes ago, Saint86 said: We weren't powerless to prevent them leaving, we opted to allow them to leave rather than pay them their worth. That's a choice the club actively made. And as has been stated to death, Ballard should have been retained and thats abundantly obvious. He should certainly have been given game time over the multi million pound flops we've singed in the interim, or worst case he should have been given a new contract and allowed further loan development time. That’s not true though is it ? There’s a difference between paying them “their worth” and paying them what they think they’re worth. For JJM we weren’t going to match silly money for a teenager reported at the time that he’d been offered at Chelsea. Gomes is a shame he left but at the time I read that one of his gripes was limited prospects of a pathway to the first team and not being involved or around the first team often. Perhaps mismanagement or perhaps someone at SFC at the time didn’t think he was that advanced.
skintsaint Posted Wednesday at 09:03 Posted Wednesday at 09:03 12 hours ago, Badger said: Gomes is a shame he left but at the time I read that one of his gripes was limited prospects of a pathway to the first team and not being involved or around the first team often. Perhaps mismanagement or perhaps someone at SFC at the time didn’t think he was that advanced. Hasnt he had a run around in the lower french leagues not doing much? Could be another one than is highly promised as a kid but not able to step up into mens football. Time will tell i suppose.
Colinjb Posted yesterday at 17:53 Posted yesterday at 17:53 Croatia were as abject as England were excellent. 3
die Mannyschaft Posted 23 hours ago Posted 23 hours ago Blimey could of had 10 easily, were the Croatia defenders professional footballers or fans who won a place in the team via raffle. 1
Turkish Posted 22 hours ago Posted 22 hours ago 1 hour ago, Colinjb said: Croatia were as abject as England were excellent. They were but the speed and movement of our play was excellent. This has got potential to be the most exciting England team for decades 1
die Mannyschaft Posted 22 hours ago Posted 22 hours ago Macedonia need to sub on the dog back on the pitch 2nd half.
egg Posted 22 hours ago Posted 22 hours ago 21 minutes ago, Turkish said: They were but the speed and movement of our play was excellent. This has got potential to be the most exciting England team for decades Yep. Massive potential. I like Hall and Scott, they've added something different. Bellingham is just on another level, Gordon is brilliant, Saka is back to his best, and Rogers I really like. There's also great players who weren't involved. The return fixture against Spain is the one that matters. 1
Turkish Posted 21 hours ago Posted 21 hours ago 19 minutes ago, egg said: Yep. Massive potential. I like Hall and Scott, they've added something different. Bellingham is just on another level, Gordon is brilliant, Saka is back to his best, and Rogers I really like. There's also great players who weren't involved. The return fixture against Spain is the one that matters. I really like Scott looks a classy player. Anderson has really come on and Rice didn’t play so that’s 3 really good options for the centre midfield behind Bellingham. As we know central defence is our Achilles heel. Weird that 20 years ago we had Terry, Ferdinand, King, Campbell, Woodgate, even Upson and Carragher probably better than anyone we’ve got there now 2
markr27 Posted 21 hours ago Posted 21 hours ago Lewis Hall has to play LB now going forward. Just need Livramento to stay fit to try and nail down the other side. 1
SouthWalesSaints Posted 19 hours ago Posted 19 hours ago 2 hours ago, Turkish said: I really like Scott looks a classy player. Anderson has really come on and Rice didn’t play so that’s 3 really good options for the centre midfield behind Bellingham. As we know central defence is our Achilles heel. Weird that 20 years ago we had Terry, Ferdinand, King, Campbell, Woodgate, even Upson and Carragher probably better than anyone we’ve got there now Konsa and Marc Ghehi are decent players. Certainly miles ahead of Upson. All of the above are remembered better than our current crop because they played for our top teams. But on the international stage each and every one of them was abject. Konsa going to Arsenal could be a blessing. He’ll improve.
Turkish Posted 19 hours ago Posted 19 hours ago 1 minute ago, SouthWalesSaints said: Konsa and Marc Ghehi are decent players. Certainly miles ahead of Upson. All of the above are remembered better than our current crop because they played for our top teams. But on the international stage each and every one of them was abject. Konsa going to Arsenal could be a blessing. He’ll improve. I don’t know about that. Ferdinand for me was top class, Campbell was good but not as good as he thought he was. Woodgate and King were excellent potentially better but injuries held them back from what they could have been and Terry was a proper centre half, prick of a bloke but good defender and leader. For me a decent centre back and leader is key and I don’t see anyone in that mould at all.
Turkish Posted 19 hours ago Posted 19 hours ago As for other postions I’d always take Cole Palmer over that Madeuke I just don’t don’t see how there is even a discussion there. Maybe it’s because I’m deluded as I love him as a player and bloke but still think there’s a place for Jack Grealish. Imagine that Argentina game no one better to give the ball To keep Hold of it and win a few free kicks up The pitch. Not a starter these days but to see a tight game out. , create a chance or hold the ball up He’s an option 1
JohnnyShearer2.0 Posted 6 hours ago Posted 6 hours ago (edited) Great result. Didn't give Croatia a chance. Defence wise, hopefully the likes of Coliwell / Branthewaite will step up and it will look good. More concerned with upfront in terms of main striker. Still relying on Kane. Whose gonna step up? Edited 6 hours ago by JohnnyShearer2.0
Saint NL Posted 6 hours ago Posted 6 hours ago 15 hours ago, egg said: Yep. Massive potential. I like Hall and Scott, they've added something different. Bellingham is just on another level, Gordon is brilliant, Saka is back to his best, and Rogers I really like. There's also great players who weren't involved. The return fixture against Spain is the one that matters. You're 100% correct, but the fact that on top of the list you provided, we can add Harry Kane to it and it shows what a good team we have. The fact that Tuchel shit his pants against Argentina is all the more annoying. 4
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