Saints vs Bolton - Saturday 3pm

[Badger]

5 hours ago, Pamplemousse said:

We've never beaten Bolton at St Mary's so another record we can hopefully break

 

3 hours ago, Saint_lambden said:

Haven't beaten them in the last 10 and all 5 at SMS. 

I thought of them as being a bogey team but didn’t realise how sparse our record was against them, especially recently and at St Mary’s.

Nothing new though. When we were relegated to Division 2 in the 1970’s it was much the same.

Played them eight times over four seasons between relegation and promotion. No wins. Whenever they came to The Dell they’d have two brick shithouse CB’s who head everything away (often halfway into their own half) or just welly it as an up and under. No surprise that one of their Neanderthal defenders was Sam Allardyce. 

We’d outplay them, not score and they’d break away for a 1-0. 
 

Horrible team to play. In fairness they did look to be playing a bit more v Wolves from the highlights.

With Bazunu in goal I’m hoping for a 4or5-0, but going on history with them 0-1 would be no surprise. 

[Whitey Grandad]

13 minutes ago, Badger said:

 

I thought of them as being a bogey team but didn’t realise how sparse our record was against them, especially recently and at St Mary’s.

Nothing new though. When we were relegated to Division 2 in the 1970’s it was much the same.

Played them eight times over four seasons between relegation and promotion. No wins. Whenever they came to The Dell they’d have two brick shithouse CB’s who head everything away (often halfway into their own half) or just welly it as an up and under. No surprise that one of their Neanderthal defenders was Sam Allardyce. 

We’d outplay them, not score and they’d break away for a 1-0. 
 

Horrible team to play. In fairness they did look to be playing a bit more v Wolves from the highlights.

With Bazunu in goal I’m hoping for a 4or5-0, but going on history with them 0-1 would be no surprise. 

I think you're all putting too much faith in Baz.

[Badger]

1 minute ago, Whitey Grandad said:

I think you're all putting too much faith in Baz.

Irrefutable rule of the ex-player. 

[SouthWalesSaints]

6 hours ago, Football Special said:

Surprised to hear they are only bringing about 1600 fans as they havent played at St Mary's for a long time, corner always looks a bit sparse with a half full away end 

Hopefully we sell out the remaining 6/700 home tickets and create a proper atmosphere. 
 

Don’t under estimate how tough Saturday will be when we’ve had Norwich on a Wednesday. 
I went last night and I feel like a zombie today, if the players feel even 50% similar it leaves less than one day preparation. 
 

Love the feel around the club now, so much more positive.  

Jander won’t be allowed to play from start, he’ll freshen up a few imo. 

Peretz 

Bree Stephens KS Manning 

Bragg JWP 

Fellows Azaz Scienza 

Larin 

[Patrick Bateman]

6 hours ago, Football Special said:

Yes fair play theyve come up and done very well recently, very impressive result at Molineux Tuesday night , i think it will be a very tough game 

Surprised to hear they are only bringing about 1600 fans as they havent played at St Mary's for a long time, corner always looks a bit sparse with a half full away end 

It's annoying we can no longer move the segregation barrier and sell their empty block(s). 

[HKsaint]

2 hours ago, Badger said:

Irrefutable rule of the ex-player. 

Baz should have a lot of trauma at St Mary.

[Miltonaggro]

7 minutes ago, HKsaint said:

Baz should have a lot of trauma at St Mary.

We certainly did when he was there! 

[The Wyvern]

1 hour ago, SouthWalesSaints said:

Hopefully we sell out the remaining 6/700 home tickets and create a proper atmosphere. 
 

Don’t under estimate how tough Saturday will be when we’ve had Norwich on a Wednesday. 
I went last night and I feel like a zombie today, if the players feel even 50% similar it leaves less than one day preparation. 
 

Love the feel around the club now, so much more positive.  

Jander won’t be allowed to play from start, he’ll freshen up a few imo. 

Peretz 

Bree Stephens KS Manning 

Bragg JWP 

Fellows Azaz Scienza 

Larin 

Can’t have a central midfield of just JWP and Bragg. Surely got to play Jander or find another option. 

[SouthWalesSaints]

11 minutes ago, The Wyvern said:

Can’t have a central midfield of just JWP and Bragg. Surely got to play Jander or find another option. 

If Downes isn’t fit this will be what it will be.  Hopefully he recovers.  They won’t risk Jander from the start, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him not play any mins at all if we’re in a winning position. 

[Turkish]

No idea why everyone is saying it'll be a tough game. Yes their result last night was good but nothing else they've done this season has been remotely impressive. The sort of game we should win comfortably and if Baz is Baz any shot low and on target will be a goal

[Jack]

11 minutes ago, The Wyvern said:

Can’t have a central midfield of just JWP and Bragg. Surely got to play Jander or find another option. 

The other option limped off with a twisted ankle and potential ligament issues last night. Pretty sure it’ll be JWP and Bragg, maybe Jander to come on when needed later on