saint_stevo Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Of course they should. I dont see that excludes the possibility of trying the team you actually intend to fight this campaign with when given the chance, though... That was how we started v Reading. Just had some first teamers who were carrying a knock or ill so some fringe players filled in. No team will put out a full strength XI 5 days before the first game of the season in a meaningless local derby against non league opposition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 2 August, 2010 Author Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Of course they should. I dont see that excludes the possibility of trying the team you actually intend to fight this campaign with when given the chance, though... With 4 players out last Saturday are you honestly stating you would risk more in a pointless friendly? You would be criticising Pardew even more if we lost Barnard and the fragile Connoly!!! What would Eastleigh offer that a good training session at Staplewood would't of shown AP already? He would know his starting line up already and would of put them out in training games if fit. Are you seriously believing that Eastleigh are a better standard than our squad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Of course they should. I dont see that excludes the possibility of trying the team you actually intend to fight this campaign with when given the chance, though... Injuries aside, did we not do that on Saturday then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Mental. Totally f**king mental. The only thing that is mental is people thinking this was going to be a 1st XI game. I bet Aaron Martin wouldn't have played except that it is against his old club, and was probably part of the deal to stage the game. Preseason for the 1st team finished on Saturday. Risking any first teamers against a Southern League (?) side 5 days before the first proper game of the season would be mental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 You're right. I think the whole pre-season has been utter w*nk. Tbf I think you've been utter **** this pre-season. Apart from an inspired fat boy thread you haven't offered anything new at all and I'm disappointed. I paid my fiver in good faith to read you and for what? Some standard generic moaning - you're just going through the motions mate and you shouldn't take us for granted. I know it's just pre-season and you'll get better but surely you could experiment with some new themes and try them for size? Frankly I'm not confident going into this season - I expected world class moaning but so far it's been a bit dull. At this rate I'm going to have to go to games instead and that would be a shame.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 The only thing that is mental is people thinking this was going to be a 1st XI game. I bet Aaron Martin wouldn't have played except that it is against his old club, and was probably part of the deal to stage the game. Preseason for the 1st team finished on Saturday. Risking any first teamers against a Southern League (?) side 5 days before the first proper game of the season would be mental. As much a decent test of our fringe players/nippers against competitive Conference South opposition then anything else. If they win it'll be a very good effort on their part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Just back having watched the first half (I have an early start tomorrow). Goodish game - had trouble recognising Saints players apart from Bart and the two centre-halves, Martin and Tafozellio (sp). Oxlade-Chamberlain caught the eye though, very lively and dangerous - has grown a bit too. Big crowd meant it was impossible to get a decent view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Tbf I think you've been utter **** this pre-season. Apart from an inspired fat boy thread you haven't offered anything new at all and I'm disappointed. I paid my fiver in good faith to read you and for what? Some standard generic moaning - you're just going through the motions mate and you shouldn't take us for granted. I know it's just pre-season and you'll get better but surely you could experiment with some new themes and try them for size? Frankly I'm not confident going into this season - I expected world class moaning but so far it's been a bit dull. At this rate I'm going to have to go to games instead and that would be a shame.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin Strain Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Tbf I think you've been utter **** this pre-season. Apart from an inspired fat boy thread you haven't offered anything new at all and I'm disappointed. I paid my fiver in good faith to read you and for what? Some standard generic moaning - you're just going through the motions mate and you shouldn't take us for granted. I know it's just pre-season and you'll get better but surely you could experiment with some new themes and try them for size? Frankly I'm not confident going into this season - I expected world class moaning but so far it's been a bit dull. At this rate I'm going to have to go to games instead and that would be a shame.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 The only thing that is mental is people thinking this was going to be a 1st XI game. I bet Aaron Martin wouldn't have played except that it is against his old club, and was probably part of the deal to stage the game. Preseason for the 1st team finished on Saturday. Risking any first teamers against a Southern League (?) side 5 days before the first proper game of the season would be mental. Absolutely Vectis ! what if we played a few regulars and "someone " broke a leg .............it would be crazy and AP would be sectioned ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Tbf I think you've been utter **** this pre-season. Apart from an inspired fat boy thread you haven't offered anything new at all and I'm disappointed. I paid my fiver in good faith to read you and for what? Some standard generic moaning - you're just going through the motions mate and you shouldn't take us for granted. I know it's just pre-season and you'll get better but surely you could experiment with some new themes and try them for size? Frankly I'm not confident going into this season - I expected world class moaning but so far it's been a bit dull. At this rate I'm going to have to go to games instead and that would be a shame.. LOL - very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Revolution Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDonkey Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Just back having watched the first half (I have an early start tomorrow). Goodish game - had trouble recognising Saints players apart from Bart and the two centre-halves, Martin and Tafozellio (sp). Oxlade-Chamberlain caught the eye though, very lively and dangerous - has grown a bit too. Big crowd meant it was impossible to get a decent view. I hope O-C comes good - thought he looked a bit lightweight against Barnet but the talent is clearly there. Where was he playing btw? Anyone else look ready for the first team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Just back having watched the first half (I have an early start tomorrow). Goodish game - had trouble recognising Saints players apart from Bart and the two centre-halves, Martin and Tafozellio (sp). Oxlade-Chamberlain caught the eye though, very lively and dangerous - has grown a bit too. Big crowd meant it was impossible to get a decent view. Good stuff Duncan.....More of the same......This is why I idolise you..Top man. If anyone says you are a short ass ..I will hit them... PS I have some stilts or my old orange box from the dell years....Especially for you when you go to games like this.. Do not let anyone annoy you Duncs..We will get them... COYWs and the red sash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudders Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Revolution Saint +1 indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 I hope O-C comes good - thought he looked a bit lightweight against Barnet but the talent is clearly there. Where was he playing btw? Anyone else look ready for the first team? Wide right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Mental. Totally f**king mental. I take back what I said n the T&C thread. There is life in this forum yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Ottery if everone had the same sense of humour as you this forum would be a far pleasanter place to dwell. Incidentally heard loads more rumours tonight but I'm buggered if I am going to repeat them. They all sounded a bit crap any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Please please please please please tell us them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 LOL - very good Oh FFS! You think I wanted praise? Christ on a bike! I want anger! I want vitriol! I want inventive invective! Jeez, I feel like Burgess Meredith in Rocky - you've (literally) lost your hunger. You need to chase chickens or something.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 The only thing that is mental is people thinking this was going to be a 1st XI game. I bet Aaron Martin wouldn't have played except that it is against his old club, and was probably part of the deal to stage the game. Preseason for the 1st team finished on Saturday. Risking any first teamers against a Southern League (?) side 5 days before the first proper game of the season would be mental. Absolutely. Plus no tiring travel or costs and good public relations with local sides. Interesting that FF says there was a good crowd, Saints fans needing a fix and Eastleigh seeing one of their ex-players making good perhaps? Maybe a bit expensive but income like that must be vital to a club like Eastleigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Incidentally heard loads more rumours tonight but I'm buggered if I am going to repeat them. They all sounded a bit crap any way. Well, we expect a bit of selection and editing so we'll let you off this time if you think they were crap:-) Incidentally, no news of any Italian player...? I had heard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Well, we expect a bit of selection and editing so we'll let you off this time if you think they were crap:-) Incidentally, no news of any Italian player...? I had heard... Saw your old mate Dave Juson there - still holds a candle for Rupert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveygwyatt Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 ff whats the rumours you have heard, always good to hear them even if they turn out not to be true or dont happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 I was just about to send him a txt to see if he was there. He's putting me up after the Plymouth game... I'm not driving anywhere.... Send my regards and ask red or white (or rose')? Yes he does, a bit of a blind spot. But very sound views about The Echo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 I'm fuming Pardew didn't risk anymore of the, already dented, first-team squad against a conference south team that we have been forced to play. He's mental, you're all mental! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 I'm fuming Pardew didn't risk anymore of the, already dented, first-team squad against a conference south team that we have been forced to play. He's mental, you're all mental! Nonsense, you're all mental and so is my wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 The kids won 1-0, but we should have played our strongest possible 11 to smash them for no good reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 The kids won 1-0, but we should have played our strongest possible 11 to smash them for no good reason. Probably had to hit it long ball though didn't they? No decent technique just hit and lump. This shows shortfalls in the academy system particularly the coaching and infrastructure. Who's fault is that eh? Bl**dy Cortese the evil sod. He ran over my kitten today as well... yeah, my kitten. The world will end soon, hell will rise and rivers of blood will flow through Hampshire and its. all. his. fault. On the other hand we did win tonight.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Excellent, 3 points tonight to make up for the ones we lost Saturday.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA77 Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 The young lad that looked 12 on the left wing is a very good prospect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 That result was mental. Totally f*cking mental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Just back from the game. Hoskins in particular was brilliant, looked lively upfront and took his goal well then in the second half Garrod came on for Oxo-Chamberlain and Hoskins moved to the right and everything went through him. His first touch, passing and movement where all top draw, can't fault him on his performance tonight. Both the lads on the left hand side where linking up and playing well, Reeves is a fantastic left back and the winger Isgrove (?) looked very assured on the ball. Downsides where probably Pulis (suprising) who just isn't a footballer and Martin who looked very poor on the ball, every time he had the ball at his feet he would hoof it diagonally at one of our midget wingers. Was also a bit strange to play a right footer at left back, didn't look comfortble on the ball at all. Was nice to see Lambert, Fonte, Jaidi, Hammond, Mills and a couple of other first teamers watching the game and signing a few autographs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 The young lad that looked 12 on the left wing is a very good prospect perhaps you should reword that statement;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA77 Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 perhaps you should reword that statement;) I was impressed the way he brought down a few balls, and he had a good touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Causer Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Just Back from the Game and really enjoyed it. The kids were very impressive as they kept the ball on the deck and outplayed Eastleigh. Bart- Fantastic reaction stop but was inconsistent on crosses Tafizoli and Martin - Both excellent in the air but less comfortable on the deck and Martin was very communicative in organising the team Right back(Saville?) Good passer of the ball but could have got forward more Reeves - Fantastic composure on the ball and linked up well with Isgrove at left back.We have 4 quality left backs now so plenty of depth there!!! Isgrove(11)- A constant threat, quick and lively and dribbled well. Pulis - not as bad as expected but didn't do much Robinson- quiet but won a few nice tackles Oxo- Definite potential with a few mazy runs but questions marks over his decision making Hoskins - took goal fantastically, he played a bit like Barnard Doble- quick and works hard but lacked a quality first touch S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Was nice to see Lambert, Fonte, Jaidi, Hammond, Mills and a couple of other first teamers watching the game and signing a few autographs. As someone on this forum would say 'Hope they was fit enough to do that as it could result in an injury.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Just Back from the Game and really enjoyed it. The kids were very impressive as they kept the ball on the deck and outplayed Eastleigh. Bart- Fantastic reaction stop but was inconsistent on crosses Tafizoli and Martin - Both excellent in the air but less comfortable on the deck and Martin was very communicative in organising the team Right back(Saville?) Good passer of the ball but could have got forward more Reeves - Fantastic composure on the ball and linked up well with Isgrove at left back.We have 4 quality left backs now so plenty of depth there!!! Isgrove(11)- A constant threat, quick and lively and dribbled well. Pulis - not as bad as expected but didn't do much Robinson- quiet but won a few nice tackles Oxo- Definite potential with a few mazy runs but questions marks over his decision making Hoskins - took goal fantastically, he played a bit like Barnard Doble- quick and works hard but lacked a quality first touch S Sounds a bit like Theo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Enjoyed the tannoy announcement about the lost kid. "He's in the clubhouse if you want him, if you don't that's where he'll stay" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 This is my favourite thread of the year so far. More chuckles than An Evening Bob Carolgees. More of the same please. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSt Peter Saint Posted 2 August, 2010 Share Posted 2 August, 2010 Yay! Someone actually posted something informative about the players who were on the pitch! Thanks Causer - best post of pre-season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 3 August, 2010 Share Posted 3 August, 2010 Pics from yesterday http://graemehorobin.smugmug.com/2010-2011/Eastleigh-v-Southampton-pre/13177250_hyQac#956238391_rV3r2 Link taken from a eastleigh forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torsaint Posted 3 August, 2010 Share Posted 3 August, 2010 Agree. More humour in this thread than any other all summer. Thank heaven football's back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Badger Posted 3 August, 2010 Share Posted 3 August, 2010 I really hope it turns out that this WAS Pardews first choice 11 for Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 3 August, 2010 Share Posted 3 August, 2010 What Causer said was spot on. Isgrove looked quality. Only just bigger than the mascots though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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