Saints vs Wolves

[SNSUN]

Hope no injury to Rickie and Morgan.

 

Have to say that both the lineup and the subs have a very Championship look about them.

 

It does a bit, but probably only 5 of those will start vs Man City.

[sfc4prem]

Hope no injury to Rickie and Morgan.

 

Have to say that both the lineup and the subs have a very Championship look about them.

 

What a weird statement. What do you expect, us to go and sign tonnes of Premier League players and replace our whole team with them? Of course it's going to look 'Championship', considering most of them have just finished playing a season in the Championship.

[itchen_dan]

From the OS

 

Nigel Adkins names another forward thinking side, with Guly, Jason Puncheon and Billy Sharp starting in attack.

There are nine substitutions to call on for the hosts as Rickie Lambert, Morgan Schneiderlin and Luke Shaw not risked due to slight knocks.

[Saint Charlie]

What a weird statement. What do you expect, us to go and sign tonnes of Premier League players and replace our whole team with them? Of course it's going to look 'Championship', considering most of them have just finished playing a season in the Championship.

 

Let's just say our line up is certainly no better than Wolves.

[itchen_dan]

Teamsheet linked here: http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/documents/teamsheet-saints-v-wolves148-292015.pdf

[Saint-Armstrong]

Teamsheet linked here: http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/documents/teamsheet-saints-v-wolves148-292015.pdf

 

And inserted here:

 

[Saint Charlie]

Wolves have pretty much got their defence from last season playing so interesting to see how we do.

[sfc4prem]

Let's just say our line up is certainly no better than Wolves.

 

I'd say we should be beating that sort of line-up from Wolves.

[Bearsy]

Let's just say our line up is certainly no better than Wolves.

 

Probably only 4 of our First Team innit!

[Jonnyboy]

pon radio?

[Saint Charlie]

Probably only 4 of our First Team innit!

 

And the bench has probably two/three Prem class players. Still need additions to compete!

[Griffo]

No Saints Player?

[Jonnyboy]

Solent?

[FreemantleSaint]

Our printed team sheets look pretty good!

[Gingeletiss]

Poopey 1-0 up

[itchen_dan]

officialsaints: Big chance for Wolves as Ward's pass puts Ebanks-Blake one-on-one with Gazzaniga, but the Argentinian saves well to keep it 0-0. #saintsfc

[Griffo]

2-0 Pompey.

[Turkish]

Poopey 1-0 up

 

Who?

[itchen_dan]

officialsaints: Clyne almost gets his first #SaintsFC goal as his cross-shot catches out Ikeme, but the Wolves 'keeper manages to tip the ball over.

[SuperMikey]

[itchen_dan]

officialsaints: GOAL! SAINTS 1-0 WOLVES (SHARP 22) #saintsfc

[itchen_dan]

officialsaints: #SaintsFC lead – Lallana's low ball from the left of the area eludes Puncheon but Sharp is on hand to score his fourth goal of pre-season.

[Lighthouse]

Are they Skates playing 5-a-side or something? The mathematics of that team sheet doesn't look right to me.

[itchen_dan]

officialsaints: Chance for Sharp to add another as he connects with Chaplow's cross, but his header loops just over Ikeme's crossbar. #saintsfc

[sambosa75]

I used to play for AFC Hiltingbury with a keeper called Dan Butler... Wonder if its the same one turning out for the skates today...

[Minty]

1-0 at HT.

[Elmore]

Wolves twit feed has many more updates that the saints one: http://twitter.com/OfficialWolves

[Shroppie]

Sharp is looking like first choice striker. Could SRL have to fight for his place?

[Saint Charlie]

Hopefully Davis will get some game time in the second half!

[itchen_dan]

officialsaints: Both sides unchanged at the break. #saintsfc

[itchen_dan]

officialsaints: Good #SaintsFC move down the left involving Sharp and Lallana sees the ball chipped into the box, but Chaplow puts his header over.

[miserableoldgit]

officialsaints: Good #SaintsFC move down the left involving Sharp and Lallana sees the ball chipped into the box, but Chaplow puts his header over.

 

I expect his hair got in his eyes.

[trousers]

@officialsaints: Attendance: 3,978 (420 away fans) #saintsfc

[farawaysaint]

We should be winning 10-0 by now ffs they're a championship team!

[Minty]

We should be winning 10-0 by now ffs they're a championship team!

 

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[trousers]

@officialsaints: We'll have a #SaintsFC debutant coming on very shortly...

[trousers]

@officialsaints: GOAL! SAINTS 2-0 WOLVES (PUNCHEON 69) #saintsfc

[Saint Garrett]

Stephen Davis coming on.

[itchen_dan]

officialsaints: GOAL! SAINTS 2-0 WOLVES (PUNCHEON 69) #saintsfc

[trousers]

@officialsaints: Another double substitution by #SaintsFC as Steven Davis and James Ward-Prowse replace Chaplow and Lallana for the final 20 minutes.

[itchen_dan]

officialsaints: #SaintsFC snatch the ball in midfield and run clear with Sharp. He gets into a good position and squares to De Ridder, but he shoots wide.

[itchen_dan]

officialsaints: Two more #SaintsFC changes as Dan Seaborne and Calum Chambers replace Jos Hooiveld and Dean Hammond for the final 10 minutes.

[itchen_dan]

officialsaints: FULL TIME: SAINTS 2-0 WOLVES #saintsfc

[Saint Charlie]

Decent score line, interesting to hear reports from those there and maybe a post match transfer update from NA...

[itchen_dan]

officialsaints: #SaintsFC good value for the win here. Good strikes by Sharp & Puncheon plus several encouraging performances against a decent Wolves side.

[Dig Dig]

Decent score line, interesting to hear reports from those there and maybe a post match transfer update from NA...

 

Guly was awesome.

[RonManager]

Charly M. ‏@SeriousCharly

Southampton l'emporte tranquille la chatte contre les Wolves 2-0. #PointSouthampton#SaintsFC

 

Google translate gives us -

 

Charly M. ‏@SeriousCharly

Southampton wins quiet pussy against Wolves 2-0. #PointSouthampton # SaintsFC

 

[Saint J 77]

Sharp is looking like first choice striker. Could SRL have to fight for his place?

 

Lambert much like Le Tissier doesn't seem to do pre-season well. I'm pretty sure he will be fine come the start of the season. Obviously didn't play today due to a knock. I think he'll do well this season and surprise a few. Good to see Sharp is having a decent pre-season so far. I think he is going to have a good season too.

[Golden Balls]

Just back from the game. We did okay.

First 15 minutes we let Wolves have a lot of possession up until the final 3rd. We then picked it up a bit. Lallana seemed to be playing either central or in a free role but was nowhere near as effective.

Puncheon had a great game. If he can be consistent he will be a real asset.

Jack Stephens played centre back and didn't have the greatest game.

We did give Wolves 3 very good chances which will be punished in the prem.

We do seem to lack ideas without Lambert still.

Gazza made one good save and seems confidant with the ball at his feet.

De Ridder was shocking when he came on.

[del boy]

Also back from the game. Plus points were Clyne, who played really well, Puncheon, Sharp and Fox.

Stephens didn't look at all confident and made a few silly mistakes. Gazza looked good but didn't really have that much to do. It looked like we were working on the 5 in midfield stifling the opposition when we lost possession but supporting Sharp quickly on the forward breaks. We kept possession of the ball well for long periods. Steven Davis looked good for the short time he was on.

Wolves were either poor or made to look poor. Not bad without SRL, Morgan and Corky.