Ohio Saint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Oh, By the way. A big fat welcome to all the Premiership match day thread newbies! It's all about the nuns, y'know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latter day saint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 don't think i've been this happy after a defeat before,strange sensation ! so proud of the lads to perform the way they did today, against a team of world class players. carry that on for the rest of the season & we will be fine UTS ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 James Ward-Prowse is one hell of a prospect at only 17 ssshhhh. Next thing you know, Wenger will be prowling round St Marys like a docker after closing time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Fox was just fooked like all the rest of them. Kelvin made more mistakes Let's see how fox gets on next week before writing him off Agreed - they crowded Fox's wing and it was difficult for him but he was better than he's being painted...Like all here - very proud, very hoarse and happier looking ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToreSF Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Very pleased with that! Davis and Fox struggled, but apart from that no one was out of depth. Two goals against a team that conceded 12 totally at home last season is impressiv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Crikey fox was not that bad He was exposed against one of the best attacking sides in the world. He did fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 So proud of our lads today. Gave em a right scare today. Sort out the defensive errors (happen to the best of players every now and again) and we should be fine. Fox only weakness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Great performance but dissappointed we didn't go for City's throat when we were 2-1 up and looked like we could open them up with ease. A point dropped in the end. Still, heads held high and a performance like that must surely give them the belief that they can mix it with the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Well done lads, I was expecting a stuffing but they did us proud. Bring on Wigan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Disagree, it's just a symptom of the way we play, our full backs will be a little exposed and he had very little support. He did some excellent touches and contributed well today, all of our players can hold their heads high tonight. If that's the case why was Clyne probably our best player. Sorry, fact is that Fox was shown to be very poor today, hence why we have been trying to sign a LB, and left the #3 shirt vacant. He is OK going forward but lightweight in defence. The only other areas where we were shown up today sadly was with good old Kelvin, for the most experienced player on the pitch his nervousness was infectious. We really need to put sentiment aside and sign a proper #1. But well played to everyone, with Chun back and hopefully Ramirez and Phillips to come we look reasonably good, given we need a good CB as well. Fonte was good today, it was Jos who looked dodgy if anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Boys done good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 I thought Rodriques was not used to playing there and did not help Fox much whereas Puncheonhelped Clyne A New GK LM and CB would help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Davis was a bit iffy when called upon, but we did protect him well. I thought on the whole Fonte and Jos did a very good job today, kept a good line and squeezed up well. Fonte was turned by Tevez for the opener, but it was marginal offside anyway - so I don't think either did too bad. I thought Lallana was excellent too, not much talk about him. But he was always available for the ball and was always positive with it, he was involved in the buildup to both goals and is such a good link between the midfield and the attack. Playing him where we did gives him so much more time on the ball and that's only to our benifit. I don't really need to say much more about Ward-Prowse. He's destined for the top of the game. End of. I think our MOTM was Clyne though, I thought he was terrific. Defensively outstanding, composed when on the ball and an excellent attacking threat. We have some palyer there by the way, very excited. That's what I love about this saints team, it's so young and it's got a chance to grow together over the years and we're linked with even more young players to add to it. I think the way we set out to play is exciting, brave and adverturous. It's a damn site better than sitting back and defending for your lives which a fair few teams would have done at City. We were brave today both on the pitch and in the dugout and that bodes well for the season to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Puncheon put a HUGE shift in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 NA is just loving JWP on solent.....And rightly so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 An evertonian has just cheered me up and said we are above Liverpool in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 NA sees this as a moral win just as we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_disco123 Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Brillaint performance, first game of the season and JUST losing to the best team in the country with a solid performance was fine for me. I felt fox played ok but im sure he will work on problems in training. ward prowse looked abit panicky to me today but he played ok. Puncheon had his moments but he also had an OK game. fair play to those big lads when we scored our 2nd goal on the tv, think Ive got the picture somewhere.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Yeah Clyne looks class...pace, aggression, didn't give the ball away. Top signing. Lallana so energetic and class on the ball, also thought S Davis made a difference when he came on, uses the ball well and quality finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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saint_disco123 Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Damn didnt work oh well it was funny to me but I was screaming at the tv for me to notice, cant wait for the wigan game now! times like this that I love being a season ticket holder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkeith Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Once we sort out the flanks we will get better. Got caught out a few times, JayRod made a few bad choices first half, and our midfeild needs to work out where to stand at corners ( Nasri andTroare for the last 2 ) Played very well though. If we can add the 2 wingers and some CB's we should do OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Once we sort out the flanks we will get better. Got caught out a few times, JayRod made a few bad choices first half, and our midfeild needs to work out where to stand at corners ( Nasri andTroare for the last 2 ) Played very well though. If we can add the 2 wingers and some CB's we should do OK. Yeah got to react quicker in the box. Looked like we were marking zonally too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel=God-Poyet=Sod Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 So proud tonight. Immense, but need a new winger instead of puncheon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 times like this that I love being a season ticket holder! With my location, I can't hold a season ticket. However, if we carry on like we started, I have something in my undies that I will be holding for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jupu Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Massively proud of that. I don't care what league we're in, I just know that being a Saints fan is and has been for a number of years now, a lot of fun This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 How many of our L1 team played today? Davis Fonte Schneiderlin Lallana Puncheon Guly Lambert Big step up, & they all took it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latter day saint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 With my location, I can't hold a season ticket. However, if we carry on like we started, I have something in my undies that I will be holding for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milton Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Outstanding performance, so proud of the lads. Have Saints ever had a better manager than Atkins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Red Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Davis: Looked nervous at times, made the odd decision and got beaten at his near post for the first. Penalty save was easy. 6 Clyne: Looked excellent, especially in the first half. Bombed forward and was quick to get back, The odd mistake though but a promising start. 8 Jose: Played quite well, wanted to get forward at the end, but it's simple to see he can be upgraded if the right player becomes avaiable. Will still do a job for us this season. 6 Jos: Fairly solid given the circumstances, not his best game ever. 6 Fox: A real liability. Worst performance on the pitch. With a youngster as the only cover, it seems we do need a new left back brought in. 4 Punch: Played well in the second half but was largely invisible in the first. A useful player to have if he's in the right frame of mind.7 Morgan: Far from his best game, will need to improve at this level. 6 JWP: For a 17 year old against the Champions, that was a very solid start. Passing was good, but had a tendancy to panic unnecessarily. 7 Adam: Set up the second cleverly. Good to see him as captain. Will do well in the Premier League.7 Guly: Very impressed. His decision making sometimes lacks a tad but he worked his socks off today IMO. 8 JRod: Not a great performance in a position he didn't look too comfortable in. I wonder whether Adkins will stick to this formation... 5 Subs: Lambert: What more can be said about this man. Premier League quality already! Should have started? 7 Davis: Lovely goal, which I'm sure wasn't the plan when Adkins brought him on! Looking forward to seeing more of him. 7 Sharp: A good decision to bring him on, but barring a few crosses did little. 6 Inclyned to agree with nearly all of this... A bit harsh with Fox (as nearly everyone seems to be) I think he will prove to be a good squad member throughout the season. I'd give him a 5... Fox was ok for the start of the match when JRod and Lallana were covering more, but City definitely exploited the right side. Felt JRod had been given the covering job specifically, not his normal position I would hope. Can see him doing well, had some nice touches. Didn't know Puncheon was on the pitch first half but pleased with his 2nd half display. Nice to see Guly get some praise. Adkins - Excellent. Nice to see so many positive responses on here considering we lost. Hope this can continue!!! (Can we stop the 'if we play like that this season we will be fine' phrase though please?! Heard it too much the last time we were in the prem!! A few additions here and there and we've got a team capable of mid table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Outstanding performance, so proud of the lads. Have Saints ever had a better manager than Atkins? Current euphoria aside, I think that the future will prove him to be our best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max_saints Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 immensely proud of the team, keep playing like we did in the second half and we would have no problems staying up! our midfield looked solid with maybe the slight exception of schneiderlin in his defensive role, NA will have a tough time choosing from lallana jwp and davies who all looked fantastic! lambert should probably start against wigan being a home game and all, really lifted the team and brought a sense of belief to the team that we could get something out of this game. overall, fantastic display and I'm already lookin forward to the next game! (with Phillips and Ramirez strengthening the team ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Man City fans gracious: http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=264827 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Denied a cert pen, Man C goal offside, Webb bottled out of booking two City players in the opening minutes. Pass of the day? Header from Fox for third city goal. We played really well (after our rocky start). Feel really disappointed, considering I thought we would lose 3-0! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 I don't entirely agree with JWP being panicky. One instance he had the ball somewhat unexpectedly, he turned a full 180 degrees and saw no good option for a pass, so he just booted it way upfield. That was good composure and safe play. You can't keep possession 100% of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 **** me i over the ****ing moon put in as many ***********'s as you like i dont care a **** bring on wigan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 So proud of them. I went f*cking mental when Davis scored. Even though City had all that possession, we really made good use of our attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Excellent shift from ALL the team today. Big shout out to Guly Was given a job in t the 1st half and did it well and then even though he must have been knackered he still played in 2 other positions. Dxb Saints in the pub loved the 1st half moment where he skinned Kompany. Lambert - PL quality finisher showed the ability to hold the ball up Puncheon - wasn't his best in the 1st half & got in th wrong place a coulple of times 2nd but put in a good stint & got past the defender JRod great start to the game faded Adam - when he learns he can only get one touch in the pL he will be lethal could have had a couple IF ONLY he didn't take the 2nd touch Jos & Jose - Immense well done boys Clyne & Fox - great effort from both, Fox especially as JRod faded in 1st half he had so many 2 on 1's from some of the PL's finest, shame he messed the defensive header up KD couple of cracking saves, beaten on the near post though hmm heard that one before JWP. Couple of mistakes but what a debut Morgan. What we always knew - PL quality WHEN he learns to shoot Davis? Legend what an introduction. Sharp & Guly in CM at the end.,.. Well done Nige you scared the Krap out of them and suddenly EVERYONE knows who we are. Best defeat I've watched since the FA Cup defeat to Man Ure while in L1 Bring in some quality and this team could scare a lot of teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Man City fans gracious: http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=264827 I've bookmarked that page to see how it developes. I'm SUCH a whore for good vibes at the moment!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Well done to Nigel and the boys-fantastic. Great to see Rickie's goal to prove to the doubters that he can do it in the premiership too. Clyne really class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Oh so we lost 1 offside goal & 2 defensive mistakes vs 2 CRACKING goals. Mistakes we can work on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up and away Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 This, cautious opening, suck out the sting, bring Lambert on for the final 30, Bring on two scoring subs, open the game up when they are tiring! So proud Guly, Lambert, Cline every one of them in a red shirt magic! This is how I expected to set up and play from all the previous talk from Adkins, exactly what was required against City and so nearly worked. So proud of the players and the performance but in reality. still not sure how many points we will have on the board after 6 games? It's how we play against the lesser to mid teams that will decide our fate. We rode our luck at times, defended well and lulled City into a false sense of security, but I always thought they would get at least a point from the game. The crunch will come against someone like Wigan at home where we don't lap up all the pressure in the first half and expose the defence to get forward instead. Clyne looks a bargain already with others able to do a job in the Premier, but I am wary this will work with a committed attacking style in the Premier. Too many balls in defence were recycled into our danger area, Kelvin and Fox the biggest culprits with others adding cameo roles. Get the ball out of danger even if that means giving away a corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 It'll be back to 442 next week, but the 4231 will reappear every now and then, I'm sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 So proud. Can't really say any more than that. Play at the same standard against Wigan next week please Saints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 So proud. We were amazing. Don't think I've celebrated a goal like I did our second one. I removed my top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 It doesn't matter how well we play there are those who want to have a go at a player . Today was Danny fox's turn . Miami moan and moan . We did well today a couple of defensive slip ups other wise we would have got at least a point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 I was watching in a pub in Edinburgh and hugged a random Scottish Man Utd fan when Lambo scored. After the second goal he legged it down the length of the pub to have another one. Shame we couldn't hold on but proud of the lads. Guly and Cyne were class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 Adkins is going to be a bloody genius given time. Compliments Cortese's rampant ambition perfectly. We are going places. If we get that Ramirez bloke we are really going to tweak some noses this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulletsaint Posted 19 August, 2012 Share Posted 19 August, 2012 If that's the case why was Clyne probably our best player. Sorry, fact is that Fox was shown to be very poor today, hence why we have been trying to sign a LB, and left the #3 shirt vacant. He is OK going forward but lightweight in defence. The only other areas where we were shown up today sadly was with good old Kelvin, for the most experienced player on the pitch his nervousness was infectious. We really need to put sentiment aside and sign a proper #1. But well played to everyone, with Chun back and hopefully Ramirez and Phillips to come we look reasonably good, given we need a good CB as well. Fonte was good today, it was Jos who looked dodgy if anything. Because while he was far from perfect, Punch gave him alot more cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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