verlaine1979 Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Played well, but aside from Clyne's shot created only half-chances, which is worrying when we haven't scored in the last three. Still, 2 0-0 draws will probably see us comfortable enough at the end of the season, even if not comfortable during the remainder of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 thought our back four were terrific. Clyne looked the best player on the park for me again. Apart from one poor pass and the miss he hardly out a foot wrong. Fonte and Jos have come in for a lot of stick but Defoe didn't have a sniff. Why Yoshida gets in ahead if Fonte I wilk never know. Shaw looked a little rusty and his pace was nullified by Walker, but we just look far more comfortable with him in the side. I don't blame him for the goal. He just couldn't get close enough to Bale, who had done **** all, and having gone all the way across there must have been someone to step in. Perhaps Jos coukd have stepped up but Bale hit it so early. To be honest if Shaw steps up Bale has to go outside onto his right foot. But, like I said, how can you fault a kid against arguably one of the best three footballers in the world right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Once Guly went off we just seemed to lose a bit of control and our defensive press went out the window, giving them far more time on the ball. Not really sure Mayuka was the right choice at that point, Puncheon might have been the better option partly to keep things steady, and partly because I have a sneaky suspicion that Mayuka might be utter rubbish. We played well and defensively we were excellent I thought, the goal was their only shot on target. Slightly concerned about our lack of goals of late, in particular the fact that our big chances arent falling to our natural finishers. I can't remember Lambert or Rodriguez having an effort from open play today, which makes me wonder if they're playing a little too deep. We're not safe, but still confident we'll stay up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Not safe, is the one thing I would say after that. Not by a long shot. I was a lone sentinel weeks ago, now I stand on a very crowded platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints boy in Leeds Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Win against Sunderland is a must Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Still don't think we are safe and can't understand the dismissive tone that gets used on posters who state that fact. We have been wobbly for a couple of games now... and the big issue is that we can't score. Swansea, West Brom, Tottenham. We have created loads of chances in all these games and no goals. Lambert is getting deeper and deeper and becoming less and less effective! Concerned, but we should beat Sunderland or stoke, or both. Therefore we will be okay. I feel one more point is needed to survive, and even then it will be very close, maybe goal difference. (how many of you would substantially bet against wigan?) That all aside, we were very unlcuky today, streamed it with a tottenham fan and he thought we should have won, certainly deserved a draw. Special mention to Gully, he had a good solid game, broke up the play well, drove forward, looked committed and made some beautiful passes. Shame he got injured because I would liked to have seen more of him over the next few games if he is going to play like that under Poch, may be worth keeping! Cork also solid, didn't really do anything wrong whilst also not being very flash as usual. Shaw looked repeatedly out of his depth today, but he will learn from all of it, lennon was non existent, but walker caused him all kinds of trouble. Clyne was our other good player. He is turning into a proper class full back, looking forward to next season with him getting better and better. Look at it this way guys, we are almost safe with 2 games to go, that is a luxury for any newly promoted side to aim for preseason, and certainly a luxury for saints in the premier league in general.... it also keeps it interesting for us all, and means that the last game of the season will be a proper celebration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpweySaint Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 If Puncheon had been on in the first half instead of that waster Lallana, we'd have taken advantage of Spurs and scored goals when they were half asleep. It's tragic Pochettino keeps picking Lallana to uninspire the team. Worse Saints Captain in my 64 years of supporting Saints. Keep banging that drum ... Lallana actually was one of the most creative players on the pitch today. Commentators said it, my spurs supporting mate at the game said it ... had the ball have dropped kindly for him after his flick over Vertonghen it would have been a fantastic goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benali Saint Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Gutted and Worried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 WIgan winning brings stoke down into it. Fulham aren't out of it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 What a shame, but that's why we are down the bottom, and they are up the top. Bloody Lino at Swansea, if it wasn't for him we would be a little more relaxed tonight..................... Still beats the mundanity of mid table obscurity I guess!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints boy in Leeds Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 I was a lone sentinel weeks ago, now I stand on a very crowded platform. A few of us were saying that a while back mate, let's hope we stay up, I think we all agree on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Reckon Alps and Dalek which hit 30 posts each tonight. Played really well, world class strike from a 1 man team, such is life. Wigan have been getting lucky the last few games, probability says that that will downturn and if they don't win at Swansea they are struggling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 I was a lone sentinel weeks ago, now I stand on a very crowded platform. And no doubt wetting yourself in excited hope you are proved right for once... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 I wonder which WBA will turn up at Carrow Rd next week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Oh dear last game nail biter again me thinks.Perhaps all those we are safe brigade will now acknowledge we are in real danger. Still in our hands but we really are going to have to get something at sunderland. The 'Safe Brigade' admit they were wrong ? Yer avin' a laff ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 I have to say that a few weeks ago I was laughing at stoke and how we could relegate them in the final day! Oh dear! I honestly think we will still stay up, and if anything so will Wigan, but it could be Norwich that lose their premier league status, or even Newcastle. If Sunderland lose to stoke tomorrow and we get a point up there, it could be them that go! So many different outcomes! So come on Swansea!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 WIgan winning brings stoke down into it. wigan win on Tuesday makes it all mental for next weekend Those £700 season ticket prices on hold for a couple of weeks then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Malc Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 good point we lost that through poor finishing, nothing else 300 minutes without a goal. There lies the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpweySaint Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 The 'Safe Brigade' admit they were wrong ? Yer avin' a laff ! Change your tune lad. A broken clock is right twice a day. I dont think anybody delcared we had stayed up and could stop turning up to game. The odds were with us, and still are. There is only one spot and plenty of teams who will be more concerned than us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 A few of us were saying that a while back mate, let's hope we stay up, I think we all agree on that. I hope as much as anyone we stay up ! I have already been justified in my views that 'we are not safe yet' but lets hope that I am wrong about my warnings of possible relegation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 André Villas-Boas is a true sportsman and a gentleman. Did everyone see how he remained behind and shock the hands or patted the backs of every Saints player? Never seen that ever after a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCholulaKid Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Not really. It was a bouncing ball and he did well to hit it as sweetly as he did, but for a LB I wouldn't say it was a 'sitter'. Rubbish. It was a bouncing ball that sat up perfectly. He had a good game overall but there is no excuse for not hitting the target with that chance. It was almost harder to miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Change your tune lad. A broken clock is right twice a day. I dont think anybody delcared we had stayed up and could stop turning up to game. The odds were with us, and still are. There is only one spot and plenty of teams who will be more concerned than us! You remain complacent if you like. Must be comfortable on the Maginot line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Fook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints boy in Leeds Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Change your tune lad. A broken clock is right twice a day. I dont think anybody delcared we had stayed up and could stop turning up to game. The odds were with us, and still are. There is only one spot and plenty of teams who will be more concerned than us! This is true, Wigan play villa last game, they can't both win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Being at home for the last game might be crucial, with Norwich, Stoke, Sunderland, Fulham, and Villa all away. ( And Nouveau Castille playing Arsenal ). Just like the Great Escape days - Dalek could go into overload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Inevitable outcome, played well didn't capitalise on our chances, what do you expect ? Too many think we're safe already, probably the manager as well, all talking "great future, blah, blah, blah ..." , without securing phase one - safety. Oh, and as much as I love Lallana for what he has done for this club, he has been so disappointing this season. Lovely tricks and flicks but bottles it on almost every occasion. . He is one of our most frustrating players. Sometimes brilliant in his approach, but too often runs himself into trouble or hits it tamely at the GK. And what about the 'Pochettino effect' now, as we slide back into the mix ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 André Villas-Boas is a true sportsman and a gentleman. Did everyone see how he remained behind and shock the hands or patted the backs of every Saints player? Never seen that ever after a game. Yes. Rather reinforces how badly he was treated at Chelsea by his own players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Badger Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 André Villas-Boas is a true sportsman and a gentleman. Did everyone see how he remained behind and shock the hands or patted the backs of every Saints player? Never seen that ever after a game. Perhaps Cortese has lined him up already to take us to the 'next level'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 André Villas-Boas is a true sportsman and a gentleman. Did everyone see how he remained behind and shock the hands or patted the backs of every Saints player? Never seen that ever after a game. Nope but shows class, would of been interesting if he would of done that if they drew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 To be honest if Shaw steps up Bale has to go outside onto his right foot. But, like I said, how can you fault a kid against arguably one of the best three footballers in the world right now! if Shaw gets too tight Bale goes outside him easily and then smashes a cross that they score from. Shaw doesn't do a lot wrong. He gets hius distances about right, but Bales acceleration and power is just blistering and he can't close the gap. Bale comes a lon way inside before shooting. A central player has to be filling that space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 This is true, Wigan play villa last game, they can't both win They could both be above us before the last day, as Villa already are of course. This argument is not valid any more because Villa have had a great run and Wigan are doing what Wigan do, remember they won 5 of their last 6 last season. Our best bet at the moment is to hope Rangers do the business against Castille Nouveau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Keep banging that drum ... Lallana actually was one of the most creative players on the pitch today. Commentators said it, my spurs supporting mate at the game said it ... had the ball have dropped kindly for him after his flick over Vertonghen it would have been a fantastic goal. Lallana was the only Saints player those 2 w*nkers knew the name of. Many a time they said Lallana and it was another player. And by the way, due to my love of the club, I'll keep banging my drum when I see such a deranged travesty of Adam Lallana playing as Captain. He is incapable of the responsibility and would do more for the team without it leading him to play like a headless chicken. Compare him with Bale. Bale bided his time, using his head, whereas Lallana ran senselessly for 75 minutes and achieved nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 So every team is going to win all the remaining games and we will get nothing at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpweySaint Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 You remain complacent if you like. Must be comfortable on the Maginot line. Im not complacent just realistic. If you've seen my posts i've said its not over till its over. Maginot line, really? Are you suggesting Stoke are going to invade via a neutral country ...? Bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Nope but shows class, would of been interesting if he would of done that if they drew. Ferguson often says how well the opposition have played having beaten them. You won't hear him doing the same when his side has been defeated. Easy to magnamous when you have won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 300 minutes without a goal. There lies the problem Well, Rodriguez' run of of form seems to have dried up and RL has been muted. I can't recall too many times he's even gotten himself into the penalty area in open play in the last three games, just dropping much much too deep. Can't really rely on anyone else for goals as our attacking midfielders are comfortable on the ball, do the simple stuff well but lack the ability to execute the final pass and finish consistently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Perhaps Cortese has lined him up already to take us to the 'next level'. Would really cause a sensation, but more chance of Nicola bringing José Mourinho in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Lallana was the only Saints player those 2 w*nkers knew the name of. Many a time they said Lallana and it was another player. And by the way, due to my love of the club, I'll keep banging my drum when I see such a deranged travesty of Adam Lallana playing as Captain. He is incapable of the responsibility and would do more for the team without it leading him to play like a headless chicken. Compare him with Bale. Bale bided his time, using his head, whereas Lallana ran senselessly for 75 minutes and achieved nothing. Think you're way out there on your own with that opinion. Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpweySaint Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Lallana was the only Saints player those 2 w*nkers knew the name of. Many a time they said Lallana and it was another player. And by the way, due to my love of the club, I'll keep banging my drum when I see such a deranged travesty of Adam Lallana playing as Captain. He is incapable of the responsibility and would do more for the team without it leading him to play like a headless chicken. Compare him with Bale. Bale bided his time, using his head, whereas Lallana ran senselessly for 75 minutes and achieved nothing. Wow, good to see you'r calm and balanced on this one ... Let's not let facts get in the way of a good opinion I dont think we're likely to agree much on this but will you not concede the chance he created for himself with the clever flick over Vertonghen was rather good ...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Think you're way out there on your own with that opinion. Weird. Sadly its not really an opinion, more of an agenda.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Lallana was the only Saints player those 2 w*nkers knew the name of. Many a time they said Lallana and it was another player. And by the way, due to my love of the club, I'll keep banging my drum when I see such a deranged travesty of Adam Lallana playing as Captain. He is incapable of the responsibility and would do more for the team without it leading him to play like a headless chicken. Compare him with Bale. Bale bided his time, using his head, whereas Lallana ran senselessly for 75 minutes and achieved nothing. Bale did one thing right today, if he hadn't managed that would you come out with that rubbish, lallana has not been playing to his usual standard, but he is still creating more than most of our other players, and actually runs into the box.... a few of our players could learn a thing or two from that approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Rubbish. It was a bouncing ball that sat up perfectly. He had a good game overall but there is no excuse for not hitting the target with that chance. It was almost harder to miss. If he was a striker I would be inclined to agree with you. He's not, he's a RB - therefore it was not such a glaring miss when you take that into account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Being at home for the last game might be crucial, with Norwich, Stoke, Sunderland, Fulham, and Villa all away. ( And Nouveau Castille playing Arsenal ). Just like the Great Escape days - Dalek could go into overload. What worries me is how former Saints players often return to haunt us. Can see Crouchie getting a hat-trick after doing nought all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 If he was a striker I would be inclined to agree with you. He's not, he's a RB - therefore it was not such a glaring miss when you take that into account. if he was a striker, I would have expected him to score he is a premier league footballer. criminal not to get that on target at least........work the keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Think you're way out there on your own with that opinion. Weird. No he really isn't. Lallana shouldn't be playing instead of punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Lallana played well today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 Lallana was the only Saints player those 2 w*nkers knew the name of. Many a time they said Lallana and it was another player. And by the way, due to my love of the club, I'll keep banging my drum when I see such a deranged travesty of Adam Lallana playing as Captain. He is incapable of the responsibility and would do more for the team without it leading him to play like a headless chicken. Compare him with Bale. Bale bided his time, using his head, whereas Lallana ran senselessly for 75 minutes and achieved nothing. it seems like it's not just his captainship you don't like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 4 May, 2013 Share Posted 4 May, 2013 So every team is going to win all the remaining games and we will get nothing at all? Quite possibly. It's entirely possible that we won't get another point or even a goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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