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Harry_SFC

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The biggest problem is this side has no real pace or power in it at all. Unless we sign 2-3 starters in the next 10 days we will struggle to make the top 8 I think. 

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saint michael

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There feels like something going on behind the scene. It just doesn’t feel or look right, this isn’t about be patient this is about the structure of the team being off defensively and in the midfield. Not being fit, wandering about etc…

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hypochondriac

hypochondriac

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3 minutes ago, redandwhitey said:

We need Matsumi off, he is not an effective midfielder 

Replaced with who? The only real alternative is Bragg and he was shite last time out. Depressing.

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danjosaint

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7 minutes ago, Gloucester Saint said:

All of the bullshit about having a team to be proud of after the Spygate saga was just that. 

Would you want to play for him after potentially costing you thousands,  no didnt think so, so much club pr bullshit 

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tdmickey3

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Just now, hypochondriac said:

Replaced with who? The only real alternative is Bragg and he was shite last time out. Depressing.

Well at least he is a CM player 

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Gloucester Saint

Gloucester Saint

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Just now, hypochondriac said:

Replaced with who? The only real alternative is Bragg and he was shite last time out. Depressing.

Yep, Bragg didn’t like Watford tackling him last week. Without Jandat, assuming he stays, needs to be a starting quality CM coming in. 

SNSUN

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Just now, Harry_SFC said:

The biggest problem is this side has no real pace or power in it at all. Unless we sign 2-3 starters in the next 10 days we will struggle to make the top 8 I think. 

We have probably the best striker, GK and possibly AM in the League. We just need to improve a lot of the other positions. I don't doubt the club will sign players though,  I just hope that not only are they decent but they settle quickly. Spors, over to you. 

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Gloucester Saint

Gloucester Saint

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Just now, tdmickey3 said:

Stephens was shit too but he's out there, ball watching 

By March, the anniversary of watching Ibrahimovic head the winner at Wembley, he’ll be able to mark a decade of ball-watching. Marc Cucarella should send a lock of his hair to help Jack celebrate. 

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NewYorkSaint

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I'm so looking forward to the game with the stress dialed down.  Let's say... 2 unanswered goals in the first half.  No reply. In the 70th minute we get a third.  Clean sheet. That kind of game. 

die Mannyschaft

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Just now, SNSUN said:

We have probably the best striker, GK and possibly AM in the League. We just need to improve a lot of the other positions. I don't doubt the club will sign players though,  I just hope that not only are they decent but they settle quickly. Spors, over to you. 

Exactly. A lot of players are OK but just that nothing outstanding,  if you want top 2 this season we need to raise our game and pace.

pingpong

pingpong

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8 minutes ago, DT said:

He does absolutely nothing, apart from cause confusion and do the occasional brain fart. The team has to play because of him, mindful of his shortcomings. When he doesn't play, we look stronger.

He touched the ball 43 times, more than any other player including wood.  Made 3 interceptions and 2 tackles, more than anyone other than wood, who also looked solid btw.

The stats don't tell a picture of someone ball watching when they got more touches than any other player on the pitch (including Stoke players)

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Big M

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I think Tonda is a busted flush to be honest, the whole spy gate issue has affected him, his team selection is odd to say the least and a lot of our so called better players really aren't playing for him. THB is off, scienza obviously wants out and fellows and azaz aren't interested, no midfield to speak of and Stephens who shouldn't be captain of a pub quiz team.... A long season ahead. 

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SNSUN

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Just now, die Mannyschaft said:

Exactly. A lot of players are OK but just that nothing outstanding,  if you want top 2 this season we need to raise our game and pace.

If we finish top 2 this season I'll chop off my willy, mince it and put it into a Lasagne. 

(Please note: SNSUN's posts are not legally binding.)

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Langley saint

Langley saint

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Sat here at half time,  wondering where any inspiration or if we have a midfielder to take the scruff of the game & start dominating,  Flynn is working hard , Matsuki is far to lightweight,  long season ahead . 

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JohnnyShearer2.0

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At the game today and it's a little bit like the first half against Watford. Scored a decent goal on the break but other than that it's been a bit meh.

Not sure about the tactics from the goal kicks. Feels like Saints just give the ball away.

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Gloucester Saint

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12 minutes ago, St Chalet said:

Half time, hopefully we can start playing second half.

Lucky to be level, a lot of insipid displays there. One or two looked very disinterested. This will be an interesting test as to whether beyond the PR puff as to whether the players are really behind Tonda. The Watford game and this so far are telling. 

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Saint Gifford

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I’m probably in the minority, but he had to go with all the play off antics. 
 

This unfortunately is the fall out, even if we win. 
 

Any normal business and normal common sense would say get rid and start again. 
 

Its going to be toxic until he goes, then it’s probably to late to mount any serious challenge. 
 

Unless by some miracle we get a proper manager. 

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tdmickey3

tdmickey3

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Just now, SNSUN said:

If we finish top 2 this season I'll chop off my willy, mince it and put it into a Lasagne. 

(Please note: SNSUN's posts are not legally binding.)

No worries mate you are safe

BotleySaint

BotleySaint

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So far the players have underestimated it I think. They expected an easy ride this season and forgot we were good because we worked very very hard toward the end of last season. At least we have Larin!

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benali-shorts

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3 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said:

Fellows is absolutely dreadful.

Can't score, shit floaty crosses, shit passing, not good defensively.

Why does Tonda persist with him?

He really has been poor for a while. Shame, it felt like having a winger who likes to get outside and cross would have been ideal for Larin. 

SNSUN

SNSUN

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1 minute ago, Gloucester Saint said:

Your missus probably ate worse growing up in Norfolk. 

You are what you eat, so she must have got Mad Cow disease from some bad beef. 

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Gloucester Saint

Gloucester Saint

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1 minute ago, ChristopheVAFC said:

HALF TIME STATISTICS

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20% of duels won in the air and 0 successful crosses. You don’t win football matches if you don’t at least compete. Robins will be saying ‘why have we not created more chances, they have no midfield and a disorganised back line’ .

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Gloucester Saint

Gloucester Saint

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1 minute ago, Lee On Solent Saint said:

Fuck sake, Downes will be suspended by the start of September.

He’s a one man central midfield, not a lot else he can do. I’d get Bragg on for Matsuki and hope he’s got a bit more fibre than last week. 

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SaintlyAnd

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14 minutes ago, saint michael said:

There feels like something going on behind the scene. It just doesn’t feel or look right, this isn’t about be patient this is about the structure of the team being off defensively and in the midfield. Not being fit, wandering about etc…

Was thinking the same. No intensity, walking pace, pass backwards. They just don’t look happy or motivated.

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Greedyfly

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It's not pretty is it. We've basically been mugged off by Dragan and his crew here a bit. Midfield is so so light. And the CB pairing abysmal 

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Gloucester Saint

Gloucester Saint

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1 minute ago, SaintlyAnd said:

Was thinking the same. No intensity, walking pace, pass backwards. They just don’t look happy or motivated.

The board will wait until end of September when Tonda gets a long ban to make a change and the season is gone bar a relegation battle. And the usual saps will blame the FA. 

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AlexLaw76

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Just now, Gloucester Saint said:

The board will wait until end of September when Tonda gets a long ban to make a change and the season is gone bar a relegation battle. And the usual saps will blame the FA. 

It is probably what we need to happen. As you said, we can all see it, so many similarities with last year

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