Saints 1-0 Pompey - Match Thread

[Patrick Bateman]

4 hours ago, Turkish said:

 

"Come on then, while I stand here and don't make an effort to move forwards" 

What a dinlo.

[Patrick Bateman]

Forgot about the dinlos of our own too. Guy behind me today, CONSTANTLY blurting out "run Lauren, run" ... "move Lauren, you're lazy"

Not sure what was more annoying, having a go at Larin or calling him Lauren. FFS.

[saintstowin]

Great to be there for this one. I thought the atmosphere was brilliant throughout, obviously some anxious moments for the crowd but it was positive all game. 

I guess the formation worked fine until the red card as we were winning and relatively in control despite a few break aways when they worked it well down our right.

However I would have preferred the usual set up but there was logic to it and we might need to use it again away from home, so good to practice.

Bragg was a bit unlucky with that terrible throw in to him but I assume he asked for it. The second one is poor control and then instinct did for him. He was probably lucky to start and will struggle for minutes for a while after his ban.

I loved the effort after the red. I was low in Northam so tough to see how they got in behind and put so many crosses in but can't fault the commitment, there were great performances out there. 

I was so pleased to see us keep the back four and not chuck Wood on. I'd like to think that was learning from Lincoln etc. But maybe it was due to us having 10 men too.

Best final whistle in many a game.

What a lovely day.

[Football Special]

15 minutes ago, Patrick Bateman said:

"Come on then, while I stand here and don't make an effort to move forwards" 

What a dinlo.

Good to see they took the defeat well at least. 

[OttawaSaint]

4 hours ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

 

More fingers than teeth!

[St Chalet]

Today was a tough wank.

In year's to come, we'll just remember the score.

[OneMrsWallace]

2 hours ago, Osvaldorama said:

People are being a bit harsh on Bragg imo. It was a bad one, but he’s young and the occasion got to him. 
 

Plus look on the bright side. We got to beat them with ten men. They won’t live that one down for a while. 

Speaking after the match it sounded like Tonda suggested he wanted to start Matsuki - but because he was called up by Japan in the international break, he was considered not quite ready after all the travelling. Bragg got the nod. So he got his chance but it just proved too much for him. Agree with others that he needs to bulk up a bit. 

Edited 3 hours ago by OneMrsWallace

[trousers]

😂😂😂

 

[CSA96]

 

[SouthWalesSaints]

6 hours ago, Sheaf Saint said:

He had no choice for the first one. That throw in from Manning was a real hospital pass.

Unfortunately he's got no-one to blame but himself for the second one. It was a stupid, instinctive thing to do and he knew instantly he was off. But that's another reason to be so grateful we held in to win because I shudder to think how gutted he would feel if we hadn't.

It was a bad throw but he still shanked the touch. He’s not at the level and shouldn’t have played.