Saints 5-1 Millwall - Match Thread

[trousers]

At the match. Pants first 15 minutes, then on top the rest of the half. Bragg looking out of his depth and/or low on confidence unfortunately. Reckon we'll need a third goal as I can see Millwall grabbing another.

P.s. the new CB with the long surname looking very good

P.s.s. since when was wrapping your arms around our strikers and pulling them to the ground not against the rules...?

Edited 4 hours ago by trousers

[Gloucester Saint]

1 minute ago, Swaythling Saint said:

Ffs ref 

Other than that incident, been better than most refs I’ve seen at this level. I also watch Cheltenham’s games when there isn’t a clash with Saints and it doesn’t get better as a standard down the leagues with the officials. 

[Harry_SFC]

6 minutes ago, The Kraken said:

Terrible first 15, pretty good from then on. We look vulnerable at the back, constantly facing a 2 on 2.

Hopefully Flynn just needs some stitches and bandaging up.

No THB and no decent CM next to Downes is very apparent. 

[saint michael]

5 minutes ago, Saint Fan CaM said:

I expect Downes will come out with  stitch or two and looking to smash  someone! JWP on at 60mins?

I would be surprised. Looked like a real smack in the head and might have concussion which might not show up yet 

[NewYorkSaint]

There is so much luck in football.  Their opening goal: a lucky deflection.  Ryan Manning hits the post... unlucky miss. Their open goal miss... unlucky... 3 inches left and that is in.   Score could easily be 2-2... or 3-0 Saints.  But for me the bigger takeaway from the half was this:   we're up against the current best team in the championship and are DAZZLING them.  Some of our football in the last 25 mins... better than anything I've seen of any championship team. Zing-zing-zing kapow!  Feels like the season is starting today. This has been thrilling.  All we need is JWP to come in with a free-kick in the 80th minute... 

[die Mannyschaft]

Matz playing well 5 decent crosses and pot shot. 

Leo brilliant 

Azaz scored as a forward 

But defence shocking, no one going to player on edge box

We look good in opposition box but not ours

2 good goals. Can get another or hang on. 

[Harry_SFC]

Just now, saint michael said:

I would be surprised. Looked like a real smack in the head and might have concussion which might not show up yet 

JWP and Bragg as a CM pair would be a nightmare 

[saint michael]

Just now, Harry_SFC said:

JWP and Bragg as a CM pair would be a nightmare 

Think we might find out 

[die Mannyschaft]

1 minute ago, Harry_SFC said:

No THB and no decent CM next to Downes is very apparent. 

Millwall Just ran through and passed through our midfield then we scored and they sat back

[die Mannyschaft]

How did they miss that open goal

[Saint NL]

Really need a third goal because we still look a bit suspect at the back. But much improved after a poor start.

Really need an upgrade on Bragg 

[Swaythling Saint]

3 minutes ago, Gloucester Saint said:

Other than that incident, been better than most refs I’ve seen at this level. I also watch Cheltenham’s games when there isn’t a clash with Saints and it doesn’t get better as a standard down the leagues with the officials. 

You surely call that as a head injury and stop play - glad to see they are consistently rubbish all the way down 🤣

[austsaint]

1 minute ago, Harry_SFC said:

JWP and Bragg as a CM pair would be a nightmare 

Could always play JWP and Matsuki in midfield if Flynn can't continue - Fellows at RW.     

[Patches O Houlihan]

Azaz has been playing so well this week - that break during the summer and preseason has really helped him.

Cyle Larin - currently meeting Tonda's claim 

Scienza seems enthused that with JWP imminent that he won't need to be bashed all over the park every week.

I'm happy for Bragg to stay in the squad. He played some really solid games against PL teams last year.

COYS

[The Kraken]

4 minutes ago, saint michael said:

I would be surprised. Looked like a real smack in the head and might have concussion which might not show up yet 

Dunno, he seemed to be going down the tunnel at some pace and there was a lot of blood. He didn’t look concussed when on the floor. Certainly hope not, we don’t have enough steel in the midfield as it is.

[bpsaint]

Watering the pitch. Mental.

[Saint NL]

The pitch is getting a real soaking 🤣

[trousers]

Downes off. JWP on

[Gloucester Saint]

2 minutes ago, Swaythling Saint said:

You surely call that as a head injury and stop play - glad to see they are consistently rubbish all the way down 🤣

I occasionally see Torquay in NLS, the level is far, far worse again. I saw better in the Tyro League as a kid.

[Saint Fan CaM]

JWP on for Downes 😩

[Gloucester Saint]

2 minutes ago, trousers said:

Downes off. JWP on

Probably sensible given that was a right old whack, but that’s now a very lightweight midfield. Definitely need to add pace/power/height in central areas. 

Edited 4 hours ago by Gloucester Saint

[Golac's Iron Gonads]

Betfair odds on JWP's first pass being backwards

 

[Suhari]

Wahayy.

Hello JWP.

[The Kraken]

Who has got the armband? JWP doesn’t seem to have it.

[Colinjb]

Would get Akachukwu on for Bragg. 

[egg]

M

Just now, The Kraken said:

Who has got the armband? JWP doesn’t seem to have it.

Manning I'd assume.

[Saint NL]

"Bragg is like a mini James Ward Prowse" 🤣

[LiberalCommunist]

I hope this is the second best second coming in a couple thousand years.

 

Please please please

[Gloucester Saint]

Just now, Saint NL said:

"Bragg is like a mini James Ward Prowse" 🤣

A mini Will Smallbone and similar need to go to the gym. 

[The Kraken]

1 minute ago, egg said:

M

Manning I'd assume.

Ah yes, he does.

[Osvaldorama]

14 minutes ago, saint michael said:

Much better half attacking wise and showing a bit of energy. Defence is a huge worry still. This needs sorting quickly 

I do think it’s just a new midfield/defence that needs to gel. Need to have some patience. 

 

Really liking the new guy so far. Looks a class above. 

[egg]

Just now, Gloucester Saint said:

A mini Will Smallbone and similar need to go to the gym. 

Yep. I've never got the appeal. I think he's got slack as he's young and homegrown. 

[OttawaSaint]

1 minute ago, LiberalCommunist said:

I hope this is the second best second coming in a couple thousand years.

 

Please please please

I accidentally clicked one of those popups on fawanews and witnessed a second coming...

[SNSUN]

2 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said:

I accidentally clicked one of those popups on fawanews and witnessed a second coming...

"Accidentally" 😉

[Osvaldorama]

2 minutes ago, egg said:

Yep. I've never got the appeal. I think he's got slack as he's young and homegrown. 

 

Bit harsh, he’s been really good so far imo 

[Colinjb]

2 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said:

I accidentally clicked one of those popups on fawanews and witnessed a second coming...

Wasn't your first pop up? 

(How's the second half going?)

[CB Fry]

Who have we got that can take set pieces?

[Saint Fan CaM]

Pen to Saints - JWP?

[OttawaSaint]

Penalty!!

[Saint NL]

Penno

[Colinjb]

PEN!!!!

Yes! 3-1

Edited 4 hours ago by Colinjb

[SNSUN]

1 minute ago, Colinjb said:

Wasn't your first pop up? 

(How's the second half going?)

Pretty well...

[Saint NL]

JWP won't get a better chance

 

Leo to take

Edited 4 hours ago by Saint NL

[Suhari]

Penalty!

Ohhh. Who takes it?

[OttawaSaint]

1 minute ago, Colinjb said:

Wasn't your first pop up? 

(How's the second half going?)

There's been a bit of probing into the box.

[OttawaSaint]

Scienza to take.

[ButtikonSaint]

LEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[RedArmy]

We’ll have more penalties than Ipswich at this rate 

[Saint NL]

Good finish

[OttawaSaint]

Yesssssss!!