S-Clarke Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 Really good stuff from us. I missed the start so didn't see the goal we conceded, but from what I've watched it's relentless. Chance after chance, some beuaitful football and a couple of fantastic saves from their GK. They are literately hanging on and defending for their lives at times. If we keep this up and our fitness shows, we'll get something out of this game for sure.
benjii Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 Completely dominant. Can't believe we haven't scored.
Ohio Saint Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 However this game ends up, it is very encouraging to be able to see how Saints can play.
Benj Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 You'd think that was the last 10 minutes of the game the way we've been totally dominating and boxing them in around their own box. Goal is only a matter of time.
Jimmy_D Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 "Robinson's strike gave Derby a dream start but since then it's been relentless pressure from Southampton" Summary from the commentators... gutting that they managed to catch us cold at the start of the match, but I still reckon we'll come back and win in the second half.
brightspark Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 We're playing really well but Derby doing a fine job off the ball in closing us down. We obviously miss Lallana. I don't get many opportunities to watch Saints but on this occasion I have to admit that Chaplow frustrates me, he doesn't seem to have a reliable first touch...
Saint_clark Posted 15 October, 2011 Author Posted 15 October, 2011 "Robinson's strike gave Derby a dream start but since then it's been relentless pressure from Southampton" Summary from the commentators... gutting that they managed to catch us cold at the start of the match, but I still reckon we'll come back and win in the second half. That's a direct quote from a professional commentator, paid to know what he is on about, who is physically watching the game right this very second. Alpine, I cannot believe for one second you are being serious with some of the things you've said in this thread.
alpine_saint Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 However this game ends up, it is very encouraging to be able to see how Saints can play. Yep, we are brilliant losers
Under Weststand Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 Rubbish. You are seeing what you want to. I come on here whenever I can, but weekends are tough because two of my sons have their own teams and they play at the weekend. Anyway, the whole "alpine only posts when we lose" scheme doesnt alter the fact we are really mid-table quality since we cannot beat the teams around us. Oh, well, top was nice while it lasted.. Sorry but we have another 45-mins to turn this around, we've had a great header of the line one great save from their keeper & we are passing them to death. I have faith we can get at least a draw from this & as several have said, so far we are playing very well.
Saint_clark Posted 15 October, 2011 Author Posted 15 October, 2011 We're playing really well but Derby doing a fine job off the ball in closing us down. We obviously miss Lallana. I don't get many opportunities to watch Saints but on this occasion I have to admit that Chaplow frustrates me, he doesn't seem to have a reliable first touch... Up until now he's been fine, no idea why his touch is suffering today.
miserableoldgit Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 Well you are watching it and are still clueless about where we are in terms of quality. As far as I am concerned the excuses made against Cardiff and Leicester are invalidated today. This is 3 times a row now we have demonstrated an inability to get results where we will really need to *cue straw-clutching comments about the game not being over, playing well and "on another day...just bad luck" So let me get this right. You are making this statement after just 40 minutes of a game that you not actually watching? Is this correct?
InvictaSaint Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 Steve Frogatt on 5 Live extra, commentating, is convinced that Derby cannot keep this level of pressure up (particularly chasing down KD and back 4 when we are in possession) and that Saints will exploit gaps in second half, late on especially. Also David Connolly used to refuse to have a mobile phone apparently.....how very twentieth century....
Thedelldays Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 Yep, we are brilliant losers yes seeing as we are top of the league.. what is wrong with you...?
Ohio Saint Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 Yep, we are brilliant losers Look, Alpine. Watch the damn stream and I will read your comments. Until you do, your comments are invalid.
CanadaSaint Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 Great footballing first half but the game just underscores one of the few concerns I have about us - the danger that we can be very Arsenal-esque, with tons of beautiful build-up play but an inability to consistently end it with the "killer ball". So, tons of possession and pressure but not enough real chances and not enough goals. We're still lovely to watch, though, and you can see why other teams fans rate us so highly.
Saint Without a Halo Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 Yep, we are brilliant losers "He only does it to annoy because he knows it's teasing" (from Lewis Carrol's Alice in wonderland)
Saint_Jonny Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 I'm at the game. We have dominated the first half. Shane we started slowly. We will won this.
DJ_TOAST Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 Playing well ...unlucky not to score few times. Missing lallana's creativity though. Guly needs to stop ****ing about with it and almost losing the ball.
Katalinic Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 Look, Alpine. Watch the damn stream and I will read your comments. Until you do, your comments are invalid. Absolutely, the last 30 minutes at least were so one sided it was unbelieveable.
alpine_saint Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 Look, Alpine. Watch the damn stream and I will read your comments. Until you do, your comments are invalid. What is invalid about saying we are incapable of getting results against our peer teams ? The facts support it. Pretty football is absolutely meaningless if you cant put the ball in the net. Oh, and great pre-match and international break preparation from the manager that the team come out half-comatose.........
T.REX Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 Pretty encouraging since the goal. Hoping Hammond and De Ridder can make an impact if/when they come on.
Ohio Saint Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 We will won this. Bloody time warps are so confusing. So, will we won or didn't we!?
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 Yep, we are brilliant losers PMSL You are making yourself look really silly with your clueless assessments..... You are a laughing stock to be honest
Benj Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 What is invalid about saying we are incapable of getting results against our peer teams ? The facts support it. Pretty football is absolutely meaningless if you cant put the ball in the net. Oh, and great pre-match and international break preparation from the manager that the team come out half-comatose......... This is only our 2nd game against the current top six, we comfortably won the first one and are totally dominating this one. Get a life.
dubai_phil Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 Rubbish. You are seeing what you want to. I come on here whenever I can, but weekends are tough because two of my sons have their own teams and they play at the weekend. Anyway, the whole "alpine only posts when we lose" scheme doesnt alter the fact we are really mid-table quality since we cannot beat the teams around us. Oh, well, top was nice while it lasted.. Oh dear Great pressure from Southampton Fantastic saves from the Derby Keeper Goaline Scramble Some superb football from Southampton Alps - it is a NEUTRAL television commentator saying this, not us. One of the main reasons we are still behind is that many of our chances are falling to Chaplow's RIGHT foot in the box. He is almost camped in their penalty area. But he is winning far more ball when Derby break than a winger would. Lallana has an ankle injury FFS how many of him are their in the world to buy as cover for when he gets a knock in training.
Jimmy_D Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 Alpine, if you'd been watching, you'd be convinced that we're going to turn this around. We're playing brilliantly, despite not having our best player due to injury. From the way you always react, it seems to me like you don't want Saints to do well. You're far happier when we're losing as it gives you something to moan and be pessimistic about. After all, the facts support it.
latter day saint Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 What is invalid about saying we are incapable of getting results against our peer teams ? The facts support it. Pretty football is absolutely meaningless if you cant put the ball in the net. Oh, and great pre-match and international break preparation from the manager that the team come out half-comatose......... STFU ! can you not see that you are in a minority with you stupid views.
Saint_clark Posted 15 October, 2011 Author Posted 15 October, 2011 Oh dear Great pressure from Southampton Fantastic saves from the Derby Keeper Goaline Scramble Some superb football from Southampton Alps - it is a NEUTRAL television commentator saying this, not us. One of the main reasons we are still behind is that many of our chances are falling to Chaplow's RIGHT foot in the box. He is almost camped in their penalty area. But he is winning far more ball when Derby break than a winger would. Lallana has an ankle injury FFS how many of him are their in the world to buy as cover for when he gets a knock in training. He's right in some respects - the parts in bold ARE what I want to see.
iansums Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 I'm at the game. We have dominated the first half. Shane we started slowly. We will won this. Christ, what does this guy know eh Alpine?
Saint_clark Posted 15 October, 2011 Author Posted 15 October, 2011 STFU ! can you not see that you are in a minority with you stupid views. Being in the minority is irrelevant - being wrong is the main point.
Ohio Saint Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 I can normally ignore Alpine's stupidity with ease, today though, he is trolling very successfully. What a ****!!! (No, that was not a personal insult, I just happened to notice how big my **** is)
trousers Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 I'm not sure what's more amusing. Alpine setting the bait or those lapping it up.... ;-)
itchen Posted 15 October, 2011 Posted 15 October, 2011 OK I'll be Alpine. If we lose, it will be because we can't beat our peers (whoever that may be), are poorly prepared and being top of the league was an illusion which our more stupid fans were fooledby. If we draw, it will be despite ourselves and because we were facing a poor Derby team. If we win, see comments for draw but add that this will only postpone the illusion for our more stupid fans that we have a good team and manager. We are clearly not good enough. OK Alpine, no need for you to post anymore.
Saint_clark Posted 15 October, 2011 Author Posted 15 October, 2011 Second half soon, let's get this show on the road http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?33164-Saints-V-Derby-Second-Half-Thread
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