captainchris Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Ummm De Ridder yet again fails to impress......I really have not seen anything yet to make me think he is good enough for us. He can sometimes make an impact when coming off the bench with ten minutes to go - sometimes but really that is now clutching at straws. When all are fit he will not figure.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Perhaps Markus was more interested in saving a football club that was about to go out of existence, and which he had a personal interest in or an affection for, than in buying a club for the sake of buying a club. That is true and we will always be grateful to him, whatever his reasons. However, it was sad that we fell down to League 1 and of course we are still a long way from the Premier League. Hopefully, next season will be our year ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Replay could be on TV I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amesbury Saint Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 good result, given our recent form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 good result, given our recent form. Yes, we could easily have lost by a higher score. Still, not back to winning ways yet and some very tough games ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Yes, we could easily have lost by a higher score. Still, not back to winning ways yet and some very tough games ahead. We didn't lose you moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 That is true and we will always be grateful to him, whatever his reasons. However, it was sad that we fell down to League 1 and of course we are still a long way from the Premier League. Hopefully, next season will be our year ! OMG. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Yes, we could easily have lost by a higher score. Still, not back to winning ways yet and some very tough games ahead. 3 away games without defeat, this one with a weakened team and you moan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Did nige give an interview? Any update on transfers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyg1950 Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 That is true and we will always be grateful to him, whatever his reasons. However, it was sad that we fell down to League 1 and of course we are still a long way from the Premier League. Hopefully, next season will be our year ! Troll, complete and utter, nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocco boxo Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 We on the up! Tuesday we must all be up for it. COYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Did nige give an interview? Any update on transfers? nothing different from usual. We have a good squad here anyway, deals happen in the last few days, the loan window is open soon etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Unbeaten in the last 3 away! Some good positives not least the returning players. Jos not far away also from the sounds of things. Still in hat and all coming together nicely. Up the Saints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 That is true and we will always be grateful to him, whatever his reasons. However, it was sad that we fell down to League 1 and of course we are still a long way from the Premier League. Hopefully, next season will be our year ! The bit in bold is perfectly true, but there's also a long way to go, so to say next season will be our year and thereby rule out promotion this season is just wrong. If you're being realistic in your own head or on a wind up, you need to stop really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourno Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 I am on the bingo bus. I did not hear any booing from saints fans for Puncheon. He had a really good game and a very warm reception from us. Aaron Martin was immense at the back. Lee made some good runs but was often too far away from Rickie. Draw was a fair result, as Millwall had and wasted far more chances than us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's There Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 How did Reeves, Shaw and Lee play? And Barnard too? as they've hardly figured this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben05 Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 How did Reeves' date=' Shaw and Lee play? And Barnard too? as they've hardly figured this season.[/quote'] Lee - Hard running, seemed to find lots of space. First touch was good. Tried a little flick on 90+3 when we should have tried to build again. But other than that he played well. Barny - Thoughout he was quite ineffective, doesnt seem to get Lamberts knock downs like DC. Hard working as ever. Reeves - Thought he was brilliant. Linked up well with Hammond. Shaw - didnt really see enough to comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Aaron Martin was immense at the back. QUOTE] Glad to hear that . He's our only fit CB! (OK, I know Jaidi was on the bench, but ....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 If people were booing Punch thats A F**ing disgrace Our fans bemuse me sometimes, bunch of ill-educated chavs some of them This. Well said sir. Some of our fans seem to be brainless negative morons! Listened to the game and considering the side and the way Millwall played I think we sounded alright. Great for lambo to play and get a goal. Cardiff wont be looking forward to dealing with him on tuesday now hes got a taste for it again. Got my tickets today, Cant wait for tue night... COYR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Just back. Meh game - draw was just about a fair result, though we sat back too much in the 2nd and allowed Millwall to come on to us. They were very poor in the final third, so despite their possession, I thought we would nick it. In the end, it took a very poor goal to level things - we were probably guilty of ball watching and shouldn't have given Henderson the time to take the ball down the way he did. Some positives - above all, Punch was excellent. Was easily our most threatening player. It was a nice change to see one of our players drive forward in possession from deepish positions. Tracked back tirelessly and if he continues this form, he'll be the best addition we make this January. But we've here before, with Punch starting brightly and then tailing off. The boos at the end were from Millwall; he got a standing ovation from our lot. Reeves was also excellent - always playing with his head up, looking for a forward pass. At the moment, he's the one most likely to make the grade. Similarly, Martin was very good - we survived a few scares in the first five mins -in part due to miscommunication between Martin and Fox as to who was picking up Henderson; but after we settled down, he was pretty commanding in the air. Henderson still caused trouble but none of his headers were cleanly wonf and Fox was able to sweep up the second ball. If the lad's distribution was better, he could do very well. Less convincing were Barney and De Ridder. Barney's first touch was very heavy and he was outfought in the air; while De Ridder never looked like he would beat his man (granted both haven't played for a while). I understand SDR was taken off for precautionary reasons; but I would have taken him off anyway. Holmes should have done better with our one real chance in the 2nd half - instead of going it alone, he should have played the ball into the box earlier and indeed, when the ball returned to him, he should have buried the header. Tadanari didn't really have an opportunity to impress - he made some nice angled runs off the ball but the ball was not passed early enough or played on the wrong side. Towards the end, he was effectively playing as a lone forward, as the ball was being cleared and pumped backed in. Won a couple of headers; but at times was brushed off the ball. Can think of easier debuts than Millwall away when the home side is chasing. Anyway, no complaints - am relatively please. We more than coped with a full strength Millwall side and we're in the hat for the next round. Ordinarily, I wouldn't want a replay but with so many players returning/coming in, its a risk-free opportunity to blood them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 No Alpine. Either he is not bothered by the Cup or has given up or gone to ski down the slopes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 No Alpine. Either he is not bothered by the Cup or has given up or gone to ski down the slopes ! You don't know an awful lot about football do you? Appealing for a manager with a **** poor success rate to take over, for example, gives me that opinion. Basically, you get 11 'players' and try to put a spherical object known as a 'ball' in a 'goal', but here's the fun part. You can't use your hands, unless you are a 'goal' keeper. A goalkeeper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Yes, we could easily have lost by a higher score. Still, not back to winning ways yet and some very tough games ahead. Were you there troll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Totally agree. It actually makes you wonder what they get out of supporting a team ! People ask themselves the same about you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Good result - in the hat for the next round and another 90 mins competitive football lined up for Bart / Punch / Lee / Chaplow perhaps? / and the yoof players too. Great bounce back today from NA and the boys - bring it on for Tuesday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 It sounded as if Millwall should have won on the balance of play, but having had many more chances, particularly in the first half, their finishing let them down. That reminds of the Saints of recent history, so a nice change. Lambert's goal was against the run of play, so very satisfying that when the chance came, we were able to grasp it. When the team was announced, it was a pleasant surprise to hear that players like Barnard, Puncheon and Jaidi were back in the frame, but disappointing that as a result and with players like Hooiveldt missing, we fielded a team of returning players, a makeshift defence and also blooded a couple of youngsters. So bearing that in mind, it was a creditable performance, as several of the team were not used to playing together. The one player that I long to have back though, is Chaplow. When he is back, with the additions of Lee and the Spurs loanee, things will look quite bright again for the rest of the season. On the plus side, we are still in the draw tomorrow and might have the incentive of playing either an lower down team, or a glory team after Millwall at home. We had the chance to have a look at a couple of the youngsters and Bialkowski's confidence will have had a boost. So not really much reason for disappointment and plenty of reasons for some optimism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 great to have Lambert back, held it up really well. Lee didn't get much chance in fairness. Type of game today we really could have done with Chaplow to hold things at the back. Last thing we needed was a replay, with this busy and difficult period coming up. On another note- i swear some of our fans get more and more embarrassing by the game.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up and away Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Perhaps Markus was more interested in saving a football club that was about to go out of existence, and which he had a personal interest in or an affection for, than in buying a club for the sake of buying a club. That has to go down as the most plausible reason Markus bought Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Crazy Diamond, T-L-S Please JUST STOP! Nothing you can say to Dalek will possibly be worth it. He is a retarded troll. You say something, he says something else more ridiculous the last time. You tell him he is wrong, he winds you up with another response. You respond again and feel like you are winning because your argument makes sense and his doesn't, well you aren't. As long as there is endless silly arguing, HE is winning not you, because that's all he wants. Put him on your ignore list, you really wont miss out on anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 How do you block him? Maybe the mods should put the two words he likes using in the swear filter so it will come across as dribble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Barnard has been out for a while so will be off the pace . I'm pleased to see him back not necessarily back to his best yet but he's back . It gives us another option up front for the comming months . So let's not looking for another whipping. Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 How do you block him? Maybe the mods should put the two words he likes using in the swear filter so it will come across as dribble? Click on his profile and on the left there is a list of options, including 'ignore list' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Puncheon got boo'd when he first touched the ball by a small section of fans which was disappointing but I'd say overall the support for him was positive. We didn't play well today and were often found defending which was disappointing but it's only the cup. Felt we could have had a penalty for a foul on Lambert early in the 2nd half, be interesting if anyone else thought the same? Bartosz - Done well for the majority of the match but felt he could have done a bit better for the goal. 6/10. Richardson - Struggled with Feeney's pace at times so didn't get forward as much as he usually does in League games. 6/10. Martin - Man of the match for me, he was fantastic today. Very pleased with his performance. 9/10. Fox - Done well out of position, felt he was a bit wasted at CB but doubt Jaidi was fit enough to start. 7/10. Harding - Good cross for the ball but felt he was poor overall. 5/10. Puncheon - Did well, got stuck in and helped when we were defending. 7/10. Hammond - The usual Hammond type performance away from home, got stuck in and tried to pass the ball around, didn't get forward enough though imo. 6/10. Reeves - Good performance by him, was always getting stuck in and a wonder pass to Harding to set up the goal. 7/10. De Ridder - Didn't get much of the ball or many chances to run at his man which was disappointing. 6/10. Lambert - Held the ball up well, scored a good goal and tried to bring others into play. Good to see him back. 8/10. Barnard - Obviously lacking match fitness and it really showed today, tried his best but didn't really do much with the ball. 6/10. Lee - Didn't see much of him on the ball and he was often too far away from Lambert when we were attacking. Holmes - Should have killed the game off with the free header at the back post. Shaw - Didn't really do anything. Last note - Millwall's goal music is embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Crazy Diamond, T-L-S Please JUST STOP! Nothing you can say to Dalek will possibly be worth it. He is a retarded troll. You say something, he says something else more ridiculous the last time. You tell him he is wrong, he winds you up with another response. You respond again and feel like you are winning because your argument makes sense and his doesn't, well you aren't. As long as there is endless silly arguing, HE is winning not you, because that's all he wants. Put him on your ignore list, you really wont miss out on anything. I genuinely don't know why people get so worked up. This is a forum. Dalek doesn't bother me at all, but if he wants to play silly buggers I don't see why I can't play too. Whether he's smart, stupid or just playing some mind game, I don't care. Why can't I have fun taking the ****? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo78 Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Seems like NA had his own agenda today which included getting players back to match fitness, blooding youngsters and reserves, resting key players for Tuesday, easing Lee (and Puncheon) into the team - while at the same time getting a result. A win would have been perfect but we live to fight another day and Adkins hopefully learned more about the status, balance and quality of his squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 RE: Boos for Puncheon, people are quite rightly not going to forget his behaviour overnight. Booing him might be extreme but I for one am not going to forget his petulance in a hurry. He needs to respond by putting in good performances. By all accounts he's made a very good start. Take him game by game, if he can show his true potential, at last, we have a real assett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 I genuinely don't know why people get so worked up. This is a forum. Dalek doesn't bother me at all, but if he wants to play silly buggers I don't see why I can't play too. Whether he's smart, stupid or just playing some mind game, I don't care. Why can't I have fun taking the ****? That's your idea of fun? God in Heaven... You can't have fun taking the p*ss because: 1. You're having a tedious argument with a retard on the internet. You're not taking the p*ss, your just wasting everyone's time. 2. It's not exactly fun for the rest of us having to read all this crap when we just want to discuss Saints. This is in danger of turning into one of those tedious arguments and for that reason, I'm out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 That's your idea of fun? God in Heaven... You can't have fun taking the p*ss because: 1. You're having a tedious argument with a retard on the internet. You're not taking the p*ss, your just wasting everyone's time. 2. It's not exactly fun for the rest of us having to read all this crap when we just want to discuss Saints. This is in danger of turning into one of those tedious arguments and for that reason, I'm out. Just put them both on ignore then!! Sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 That's your idea of fun? God in Heaven... You can't have fun taking the p*ss because: 1. You're having a tedious argument with a retard on the internet. You're not taking the p*ss, your just wasting everyone's time. 2. It's not exactly fun for the rest of us having to read all this crap when we just want to discuss Saints. This is in danger of turning into one of those tedious arguments and for that reason, I'm out. You're the one getting worked up over nothing, not me. I really don't see how I'm wasting yours or anyone else's time, I'm not forcing you to read anything, but there it is, the moral of the story - don't like it, don't read it, don't respond to it. Oh and if you can keep up, I'm an advocate for getting people to talk about the ****ing team, so don't come to me with your holier than thou crap. By all accounts he's made a very good start. Take him game by game, if he can show his true potential, at last, we have a real assett. With Puncheon I always took the attitude that if we need him, we should use him, no one player is bigger than the club etc, because he is an asset as you rightly say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 28 January, 2012 Share Posted 28 January, 2012 Sh*t game,v ery average performance, s*it support from us. Decent drink up. Another blue line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty Posted 29 January, 2012 Share Posted 29 January, 2012 replay should be on tv being it is the only replay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 29 January, 2012 Share Posted 29 January, 2012 Just in now, game was a bit meh but a good 15 hour session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted 29 January, 2012 Share Posted 29 January, 2012 replay should be on tv being it is the only replay? Blackpool/Sheff Weds was also a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Shango Posted 29 January, 2012 Share Posted 29 January, 2012 My player ratings/report for the game, give it a read please: http://www.thesaintshub.com/millwall1-1saints.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 29 January, 2012 Share Posted 29 January, 2012 Only heard the game on Solent and it was a fair performance by an obviously scratch team. You only have to look at first choice players missing: Davis, Hooiveld, Fonte, Cork, Scneiderlin, Lallana to see half the regular side weren't there, and of the players on the field, several were playing out of position, so this was no measure of how the league side would do. At the same time, we are anxiously waiting for the emergence of a new star in the Walcott, Bale, Oxo mould, who once in the team plays too well to be dropped. Maybe Lee will soon be a fixture in the team and if one or two of the young players who have been tried out in the cup games does make the leaque side on merit and not just as cover for injury, that would more than compensate for any missed signings. From the commentary, it was hard to tell if any of the young players is quite there yet, but making the first team is quite an achievement and now it will be interesting to see if anyone has impressed Adkins enough for a league place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Shango Posted 29 January, 2012 Share Posted 29 January, 2012 Will also say that if Guly had played like Barnard and De Ridder did yesterday he would have been absolutely crucified. They're treated like gods no matter how good or bad they play, but Guly is slaughtered every time he makes the slightest mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 29 January, 2012 Share Posted 29 January, 2012 Will also say that if Guly had played like Barnard and De Ridder did yesterday he would have been absolutely crucified. They're treated like gods no matter how good or bad they play, but Guly is slaughtered every time he makes the slightest mistake. I haven't read anyone saying Barnard or De Ridder were good yesterday. Infact most people seem to be agreeing with your match report; De Ridder wasn't really in the game and Barnard looked rusty and off the pace. I don't think you can be too harsh on them though, De Ridder was on his less favoured left side and Barnard was making his first start in about 9 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 29 January, 2012 Share Posted 29 January, 2012 Good result - in the hat for the next round and another 90 mins competitive football lined up for Bart / Punch / Lee / Chaplow perhaps? / and the yoof players too. Great bounce back today from NA and the boys - bring it on for Tuesday! Agree. And there are now some promising players on the fringe -our youngsters and those returning from injury - that need games so the replay at home will be brilliant match time for them. We should win, and however long the cup run lasts will be bonus. Anxious about Tuesday though. I hope the main players will be fit, in top form and up for it. Cardiff are expecting a weakened side and a muted home crowd, so lets disappoint them!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 29 January, 2012 Share Posted 29 January, 2012 Decent game, f*cking hungover today after 16hrs of drinking yesterday with Lets B Avenue and chums though! Will try my best to rate the players though.. Bart 7 - Solid all day, never worried about him going up for a catch or his distribution. My mate was worried when he heard that he was starting, but his fears were allayed. Frazer 6 - Got forward well a few times, but also gave posession away a few times from which they started good moves. More matches and he'll be back on form. Harding 6 - Did okay, didn't look particuarly mobile or comfortable playing with SDR, but linked well with Punch. Didn't overlap as much as he should have though. Martin 7 -Solid in the air, good on the ground. Can't help but think the marking was mismatched and he should've been up against Henderson, but a good day for him. Fox 7 - Played well in an unfamiliar position, up against one of the most in-form strikers in the country. Won quite a few headers as well, unlike Monday. Good showing. De Ridder 6 - Didn't look match fit, but tried very hard as always. Swapped wings well but it looks like he didn't have the confidence to go past his marker like usual, lots of crosses from deep. Hammond 8 - Good performance, won the ball back quite a few times and helped out his defence on many occasions. Second half he dropped back in front of Fox to win headers for him so Fox could cover. Excellent. Reeves 7 - Good for a youngster, lacked the physicality that the Millwall midfield had, but still did very well. Lots of good passing and dropping into space. Very promising from him. Puncheon 8 - Obviously worked very hard, showed some good skill and made some good interventions. I still hate the man, but I cannot deny that he was very very good yesterday. On the pitch, support him all the way. Lambert 7 - Did very well despite being buttf*cked by the Millwall defence the whole day, took his goal well too. Looked knackered towards the end though, have to be careful with him not playing for 3 weeks. Barnard 6 - Didn't look anywhere near match fit, but still worked very hard. Slotted back in well alongside Rickie, and when his sharpness comes back with a few more games he'll be a valuable player to have. SUBS Holmes 6 - Did ok down the right, but missed a golden opportunity to put us 2-0 up and finish off the game before they scored. Needs to improve on his finishing. Lee 6 - Promising performance. His movement off the ball was fantastic, looks like that'll be a real strength of his - he's very quick as well. He just didn't get the service that he needed (i.e. ball to his feet) but he'll do well. Shaw 6 - Saw him midweek at the youth game and he was the stand-out player. He looked a little lost on the pitch, but he did quite well and showed some good pace and tenacity at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunterboy99 Posted 29 January, 2012 Share Posted 29 January, 2012 Aaron Martin came of age in this match. He belongs at this level now. This run of games has done him the world of good. Definitely an important member of the squad now. Good to see that Punch at least seems to care - hope he keeps it up for the rest of the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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