Norwich vs Saints - Match Thread

[Toadhall Saint]

10 hours ago, JohnnyShearer2.0 said:

Taking it way too seriously.

Would you not think clubs go to the FA / referees association (or whatever it is) and point out what's going on and issues? Whether anything gets done is a different matter.

Why the fuck would saints go to individual referees, that was not what I was implying. If you think I was, then hopefully you can see I've clarified it.

Thank fuck for that 😂

[Wade Garrett]

It's about time we put the farmers to the sword in front of their sister-shagging, carrot-sucking supporters.  Especially after being robbed by a blatant handball last season.  Didn't hear that whining twat Clement moan about that refereeing decision.

They'll be hard to beat, even with their injury problems.  They'll probably try to kick us off the park, it's all they know.  Hopefully, beating that bang average shite on Sunday hasn't taken too much out of us.

Of course we're going to win.  

[Saint Fan CaM]

The big unknown - will it be Cap’t Jack or Woods? And could that make a difference to the result, particularly if Norwich are more clinical in attack than the blue phew?

Can’t believe Tonda will want to change anything else other than Bragg being changed for Matsuki.

Head says 2-2…heart says 1-3.

[Saint NL]

From the sound of things, Clement is under pressure and it'll be nervy for the home fans. We can't afford a slow start in this one, get a goal up and watch them meltdown

[Willo of Whiteley]

It sounds like a very youthful Norwich team recently.
A combination of players from a number of managers, not many leaders in the dressing room, and those that are around are injured.

This would be a wasted opportunity if we don’t win.

[CanadaSaint]

On 13/10/2026 at 00:41, JohnnyShearer2.0 said:

Leo is a marked man. Surprised Saints haven't pushed it to the referees for his protection.

Leo could improve his own protection if he cut back on the embellishment. Refs don’t take kindly to being conned, and stop showing cards or even giving free kicks when they’re warranted. Leo’s good enough not to need that stuff.

[BARCELONASAINT]

1 hour ago, CanadaSaint said:

Leo could improve his own protection if he cut back on the embellishment. Refs don’t take kindly to being conned, and stop showing cards or even giving free kicks when they’re warranted. Leo’s good enough not to need that stuff.

you can take the man out of Brazil, but you can't take Brazil out of the man!!

[SNSUN]

Please win tonight Saints. Rather than being out with friends I have a bug so I'm staying in and will now have to watch it with the wife who will inevitably gloat if they get so much as a draw. Banish the away hoodoo Saints. Two more wins this week and we'll be right up there. 

[hypochondriac]

Big opportunity for Mubama to show he is a real Mable option when Larin can't play. If he is anonymous again then if be looking to give that academy lad a chance.

[davefizzy14]

3-0 to us tonight and we can get into the top six - Larin, Scienza and Prowsey (free kick!) to score 😊 - COYR 😊

[Yorkshire Saint]

6 minutes ago, davefizzy14 said:

3-0 to us tonight and we can get into the top six - Larin, Scienza and Prowsey (free kick!) to score 😊 - COYR 😊

To much fizzy Dave...

[Lighthouse]

Surprised he’s gone with Dobbin over Mubama but a healthy number of changes from Sunday. I’m assuming it’ll be Diane at RB and not Stephens.

[Saint_clark]

Dobbin up front, interesting.

[Edmonton Saint]

Mmmm

[Saint Matty 76]

Looking forward to seeing Dobbin. Needed another viable striker option and he needs confidence.

3-1 win.

[sfc4prem]

5-2 win to us I reckon.

[macca155]

Interesting side, I can see the point of using squad players. They'll need to be up to speed, as will almost certainly be required in the coming months. 

Good to see Dobbin given a go and Abbott.

How about that bench though.

[Colinjb]

Interesting rotation.

'Interesting.'

[Saint NL]

Happy to see Abbott given a chance.

Stephens earned his start after a good performance at the weekend.

Edozie and Dobbin are the weak links, they both need to step up and show what they can do.

[Midfield_General]

Quite a lot of changes in one go, and no Larin to hold it up might mean we have to change the way we play. 

Can understand it, but it might mean this is going to be a scrappy one. 

Edited 1 hour ago by Midfield_General

[saintant]

6 minutes ago, Edmonton Saint said:

Mmmm

Risky line up but let's see.

[Harry_SFC]

Larin was never going to play tonight. I think this proves that Tonda doesn't rate Mubama. What a ridiculous replacement for Stewart. 

[Harry_SFC]

5 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

Happy to see Abbott given a chance.

Stephens earned his start after a good performance at the weekend.

Edozie and Dobbin are the weak links, they both need to step up and show what they can do.

I'm not fussed that Dobbin is getting a chance but Edozie has had numerous opportunities and somehow still gets a look in. 

[Saint Billy]

I'm a bit concerned with that lineup.

[SNSUN]

Would rather have made those changes on Saturday against Bolton than tonight especially since we’ve only played one game since a 3 week break but that team should still have enough. The spine is still there except Dobbin and I’m happy Matsuki is back in. Edozie, Dobbin and Abbott - prove you’re worth a regular start. 
 

Bench looks good though!

[Mboto Gorge]

Just now, Harry_SFC said:

Larin was never going to play tonight. I think this proves that Tonda doesn't rate Mubama. What a ridiculous replacement for Stewart. 

I’d like to think that come January  Tonda will be saying in no uncertain terms to Spors and the board that if we want to mount a genuine promotion challenge and sustain it for the duration of the season, they need to rectify this fuck up urgently and give Larin some genuine backup. Otherwise we’re very likely to shit out

[Greedyfly]

1 minute ago, Saint Billy said:

I'm a bit concerned with that lineup.

I'm a bit confused by it. What is it.

[Mboto Gorge]

3 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said:

I'm not fussed that Dobbin is getting a chance but Edozie has had numerous opportunities and somehow still gets a look in. 

I’m sick to death of Edozie now, my patience has finally ended with him. He’s not progressed at all, if anything he’s got even less end product than he had 3 years ago, if that’s even possible . Hes not improved his strength either and he’s no longer a youngster. Complete waste of a shirt in my opinion 

Edited 1 hour ago by Mboto Gorge

[skintsaint]

14 minutes ago, Edmonton Saint said:

Mmmm

Ugh...not sure about that. Prove me wrong Saints.

[bangkoksaint]

Think we’re about to get bitten with this lineup. That said we can’t just keep playing the same players as the schedule is punishing. 

[Patrick Bateman]

Crikey, no one expected that line up ... let's hope the outliers have something to prove and show!!

[qwertyell]

12 minutes ago, Edmonton Saint said:

Mmmm

Dodgy. Wonder if Azaz will be leading the line again, as he did for much of the second half at the weekend. 

Diminutive strikers playing up on their own, which would be the case with Dobbin, are a proven bust for us in this or any league. 

Fellows might not have set the world on fire, but he's at least shown more in one season than Edozie has in four years - with the added bonus of actually wanting to be here. 

Strong bench. We'll need it.

[Lee On Solent Saint]

Oh well. That's different 

[adrian lord]

B team - clearly, we anticipate rolling them over. Bring on the big Guns if we’re making heavy weather of it at about 55 minutes.

[Willo of Whiteley]

Opting to play with ten men then.

Fuck off Edozie you useless waste of space.

Money on a Norwich win.

Edited 1 hour ago by Willo of Whiteley

[CB Fry]

This line up simply cannot fail

[The Wyvern]

16 minutes ago, Edmonton Saint said:

Mmmm

Not a fan of that starting 11. 
Keep us in the game until 60mins and chuck the subs on I guess is the plan. 
Mubama really can’t be rated by Tonda? 

[Eire Saint]

Could do with a striker on the pitch. 

[hypochondriac]

Not a great team on the face of it but then we've been rotten away from home anyway. Excited to see Abbott and give Bree a bit of a rest. Really hope Dobbin take shis chance but does show that Tonda mustn't rate Mubama.

[coalman]

Edozie hat-trick incoming

[stknowle]

18 minutes ago, Edmonton Saint said:

Mmmm

Gor blimey guv’nor what an unexpected and in no small way worrying lineup. 

[chownie20]

Let's hope Edozie avenges Stacey 

[Totton Saint]

To0 many changes in one go I suspect.

[Cuddles]

Some questions.

[sfc4prem]

Just now, Totton Saint said:

To0 many changes in one go I suspect.

There is that, but there is also the need to manage the squad. 

[Ex Lion Tamer]

Surprised Wellington hasn't got a chance if we're resting Bree on the other side.

[hypochondriac]

1 minute ago, Totton Saint said:

To0 many changes in one go I suspect.

Maybe. It is only three changes from our usual 11 though. Bree, Scienza and Larin missing. Looking forward to seeing Scienza against a tiring team. I think he's more effective.

[Ex Lion Tamer]

1 minute ago, Totton Saint said:

To0 many changes in one go I suspect.

It's certainly risky but rotation was a key part of our success last season

[hypochondriac]

1 minute ago, Ex Lion Tamer said:

Surprised Wellington hasn't got a chance if we're resting Bree on the other side.

TBF I think changing both full backs would be a bit much. Maybe he will come in Saturday 

[stknowle]

1 minute ago, Cuddles said:

Some questions.

Just don’t send the fox and the chicken over in the same boat.