Saints 0-0 Bolton - Match Thread

[sfc4prem]

3 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

Half Time:

Larin injured. Imagine going into a season with one striker.

Fellows on the left simply isn’t working.

Sideways and backwards the theme of the half.

No speed, no pace, no urgency.

Not so much a rocket needed up their backsides at half time, more a ballistic missile.

That was abysmal.

Woah... calm down! It was pretty average, agreed, but we created a fair few half chances and looked ok. No need to burn the players on the stake just yet.

[Willo of Whiteley]

Matsuki already stripped and ready to come on. Only three minutes into HT.

[steve green]

Most entertaining bit so far is the local ads from Bolton, Christmas sorted.

[die Mannyschaft]

Boring, too much passing. Why cant we dribble past last man and shoot. Mind you a point is better than nothing.  Lucky save by Peretz as ball moved last second. 

We should be going for it but hopefully a change 2nd half. 

[Saint Fan CaM]

The tactic might work if we weren’t as slow as a slug in the build-up. 64% possession and no next to no shots on target tells you everything about the first half. Scienza should have scored though - poor from him.

[obelisk]

Ball over the top to runners is a good plan against this high defence. Just needs to work once really.

[Willo of Whiteley]

Just now, sfc4prem said:

Woah... calm down! It was pretty average, agreed, but we created a fair few half chances and looked ok. No need to burn the players on the stake just yet.

It was poor all round. Let’s not gloss over it with, it’s average.

It’s poor.

I thought we were challenging for promotion? An attack would help.

[Patches O Houlihan]

4 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

Half Time:

Larin injured. Imagine going into a season with one striker.

Fellows on the left simply isn’t working.

Sideways and backwards the theme of the half.

No speed, no pace, no urgency.

Not so much a rocket needed up their backsides at half time, more a ballistic missile.

That was abysmal.

If we were sideways and backwards so much why were we offside so many times?!!

Also when Bolton are playing a flat back 5 high line and the whole match is played in their third what do you expect in the way of forward passes?!

[sfc4prem]

Just now, obelisk said:

Ball over the top to runners is a good plan against this high defence. Just needs to work once really.

Absolutely. Dobbin has the pace for it to work. Does he have the finish? Scienza certainly doesn't seem to at the moment.

[qwertyell]

Spors has fucked us until at least January by not signing a viable striker alternative to Larin. 

One injury or one loss of form away from having to improvise with an out of position winger/10 is appalling squad planning. 

[hypochondriac]

Average half. Still a lot of time to get the win. Keep the faith.

Edited 3 hours ago by hypochondriac

[Patches O Houlihan]

4 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said:

Anyone got any decent stream links? Fawanews is working but the quality is very poor.

That’s the woeful Bolton TV commentators!

[austsaint]

2 minutes ago, Suhari said:

Wondering what challenging question Adam B will ask about that first half set up?

He would be entitled to question our set up, wouldn't he.   Fellows on the left and Scienza the right isn't working.  Azaz not playing the 10 role.   Bolton playing a high defensive line but not pressing in our defensive half.....they are there for the taking.   Needs sorting out.   Jander on sooner than later for Bragg;    Matsuki or Edozie for Fellows please.

[sfc4prem]

Just now, Willo of Whiteley said:

It was poor all round. Let’s not gloss over it with, it’s average.

It’s poor.

I thought we were challenging for promotion? An attack would help.

I though Middlesborough were challenging for promotion? 2-0 down at half time, they were. Just reckon your knees are jerking all over the place, if I'm honest.

I also think you'd be one of the crowd that would be moaning, groaning and shouting at the players when a move doesnt come off. An anti-supporter, I like to call them.

[tdmickey3]

Bolton social club at half time 🤣

[NewYorkSaint]

Keep the faith. If we get the first goal, more will follow.   My main delight this first half was seeing how crucial a role JWP is playing. The midfield combo of him, Jander, Bragg and Downes is what will get us promoted.  

[bangkoksaint]

5 minutes ago, qwertyell said:

Spors has fucked us until at least January by not signing a viable striker alternative to Larin. 

One injury or one loss of form away from having to improvise with an out of position winger/10 is appalling squad planning. 

Think Latin is both ATM

[Edmonton Saint]

Fellows had some nice moments but let it down every time with a shocking final ball. Zero composure when it really matters 

[Gloucester Saint]

Just now, bangkoksaint said:

Think Latin is both ATM

Tango, rumba or salsa?💃 

[Patches O Houlihan]

8 minutes ago, die Mannyschaft said:

  Lucky save by Peretz as ball moved last second. 

I’m wondering if he lost the ball in the very low sun? Always concerns me when we shoot towards the chapel on sunny late autumn 3pm KOs

[tdmickey3]

Matski for Fellows 

[Saint_clark]

Who came off for Matsuki?

Edit; cheers tdmickey!

Edited 3 hours ago by Saint_clark

[pimpin4rizeal]

Any streams please lads ?

[Gloucester Saint]

Just now, Saint_clark said:

Who came off for Matsuki?

Fellows.

Who wasn’t jolly good.

[broken spoke]

http://www.fawanews.sc/Southampton vs Bolton.html  you may have to use a VPN, that depends on who you ISP is

[saint michael]

Baz keeping a clean sheet at st mary’s will be  rarity 

[Disco Stu]

Been on M27 for 2 hours. Kids playing football on the road. Doesn't seem I've missed much so far.

[Patches O Houlihan]

What a pass from Azaz

[Saint_clark]

Much better so far this second half.

[tdmickey3]

Just now, Saint_clark said:

Much better so far this second half.

Yep, now score ffs

[Saint_clark]

This rule change is bullshit. Schlotterbeck gets fouled after the corner is taken so he makes us retake it instead of giving the penalty. 

[John Boy Saint]

1 minute ago, Disco Stu said:

Been on M27 for 2 hours. Kids playing football on the road. Doesn't seem I've missed much so far.

What’s the score?

 

🤪

[obelisk]

Final ball nowhere near good enough.

[tdmickey3]

Gonna get sucker punched

[Mr X]

Azaz wanted too much time there should have shot first time 

[Saint_clark]

Nice to hear the fast paced OWTS for once.

[John Boy Saint]

Our fishy friends one up from the spot.

Locals not happy

[Saint Marky]

Well that was a waste of a day, just got on to the m27 and hit the standstill, didn’t move for ages, then the police eventually let us turn round to go down the slip road, but Google said it was 1 hr 30 to get to St Mary’s, so just got home, so bloody annoying. Both lanes shut, so must have been something bad happened, anyone got any info?

[BotleySaint]

We don't look dangerous enough lately.

[Monk]

5 minutes ago, Disco Stu said:

Been on M27 for 2 hours. Kids playing football on the road. Doesn't seem I've missed much so far.

What’s happened on the M27 now? 

[Saint_clark]

Just now, Saint Marky said:

Well that was a waste of a day, just got on to the m27 and hit the standstill, didn’t move for ages, then the police eventually let us turn round to go down the slip road, but Google said it was 1 hr 30 to get to St Mary’s, so just got home, so bloody annoying. Both lanes shut, so must have been something bad happened, anyone got any info?

Apparently due to some idiot letting their kids play football on the motorway.

5 minutes ago, Disco Stu said:

Been on M27 for 2 hours. Kids playing football on the road. Doesn't seem I've missed much so far.

 

[Sheaf Saint]

ooof. That's a let off.

[obelisk]

This has every chance of turning into a shambles.

[BotleySaint]

We need to get a grip here. Bolton haven't been a threat but you sense they'd only need 1 goal.

[Saint_clark]

Need Jander on for Bragg.

[Mr X]

Hmm only a matter of time for Bolton I feel if we continue being slow to react defensively 

[Sheaf Saint]

Dobs should hit the target there. No excuse.

[BotleySaint]

Dobbin wide. Awful. 

[sockeye]

Dobbin... jesus christ

[SfcPhil]

Do our lads remember how bad Baz was? Just get a few one target and half of them will go in.. isn't rocket science.

Still plenty of time yet.