Sheaf Saint Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Meh. Are we ever going to beat this bunch of hoofers? Stoke played us at our own game in the first half and sat back and played for the draw in the second. Draw was inevitable really. Not our best performance by a long way but the conditions looked horrific. In a match very short of overall quality, I'm going to nominate Lambert as MOTM for that superb free kick to give us the lead.
Mr X Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 two points lost i feel!!! stoke defended well at times though
dubai_phil Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 If you're reading this leaving the ground M271 - bad smash - long delays. Krap ending to a krap game
Dalek2003 Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Oh well, 4 points from safety. We are 2-2 specialists at the moment.
skintsaint Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Frustration. 2nd half consisted of us hitting long into the box and Shawcross winning everything, and them launching it long at Crouch.....for 48mins.
Batman Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 seasons over. not too sure if anyone can have an issue with that yoshida and cork were very good you have to give credit to the opposition (I knowt that is a sin) they played us very well karma came back on begovic
Window Cleaner Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Meh. Are we ever going to beat this bunch of hoofers? We were hoofing far too much ourselves. Not enough at the sharp end again against a side that defends well. Needed Gaston to provide a bit of imagination.
badgerx16 Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Happy with that - difficult team to play and horrible conditions.
saintoaks Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Good first half...boring second, just couldnt break the bersterds...
Saint Without a Halo Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 onwards and upwards Stoke are a rugged tough side to beat remember the great Arsenal passing teams always had trouble with them!
Pastor Patrón Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Crap result, we've really gotta stop dropping stupid points if we want to push on. Boring game as well
badgerx16 Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Oh well, 4 points from safety. We are 2-2 specialists at the moment. I bet the team in 17th will have less than 36 points come the end of the season.
teamsaint Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 not good enough at the back, and short of a decent attacking option to change the game.
Bewildered Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 MP seemed to settle for the draw, had a winger on the bench and didn't use him even when it was obvious Stoke were crowding out the centre second half.
Mr X Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Crap result, we've really gotta stop dropping stupid points if we want to push on. Boring game as well Seriously? boring? i thought it was end to end stuff
monkadill Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 MOM Stoke defence - that was a great defensive display - not sure many teams today could have unlocked Stoke
scotty Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 If you're reading this leaving the ground M271 - bad smash - long delays. Krap ending to a krap game I thought it was a pretty decent game myself, only saw the last 20 mins of the first half then the whole of the second.
obelisk Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Thought Stoke did the job they came to do quite well. Probably a fair result.
dubai_phil Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC 6m MOM is Steven Davis #LovrenLive
badgerx16 Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Crap result, we've really gotta stop dropping stupid points if we want to push on. Boring game as well Stop with the negative waves Moriarty.
stknowle Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Oh well, 4 points from safety. We are 2-2 specialists at the moment. Serious question - Do you still think we are sleepwalking (or even walking whilst awake) to relegation?
badgerx16 Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC 6m MOM is Steven Davis #LovrenLive Agree with that.
Dr Who? Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Very frustrating at home, no win again! We are messing up any slim chance we had of finishing in the top 6. 7 home league games and just the 1 win, now that has messed it all up.
Edmonton Saint Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Just one win in our last 7 premier league home games. Not good enough. Showed how much we relied on Lallana, he had an off day and we created virtually zilch. I know we scored 2 but that was a free kick and a fluke. Rodriguez was awful, Lambert not much better after the goal. Best player for me today was Davis. Why we didn't buy a striker to replace Osvaldo I cannot fathom, we were crying out for some fresh impetus 2nd half, yet our only sub to come on was Chambers. A very poor bench.
Dr Who? Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Serious question - Do you still think we are sleepwalking (or even walking whilst awake) to relegation? Not a chance...... silly question!
DG Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 We were hoofing far too much ourselves. Indeed too many high balls which they dealt with ease.
trousers Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Frustrating game and disappointing result especially after taking the lead twice. Weather played a part as did Stoke's spoiling tactics. On the plus side, the team below us lost and we've gained a point on the team above us. Oh, and Pompey conceded an equaliser in the 4th minute of injury time Get a win away at Hull and 4 points will be a decent enough return from the two games.
MAY-Z Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 MOM Stoke defence - that was a great defensive display - not sure many teams today could have unlocked Stoke It's pretty easy to defend when every attack comes straight down the middle, especially after a succession of backwards passes to give the defence time to get into position
TheCholulaKid Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Seriously? boring? i thought it was end to end stuff Look who posted it. You can pretty much guarantee nonsensical viewpoints from that particular troll. Stoke played us well. Lacking a few ideas in the 2nd half. Reasonable result though.
corsacar saint Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Disappointing, but we always struggle to play well against Stoke.The conditions were lousy and probably did not help us.a negative is definately the shots on target,from the shots on goal.
CalneSaint Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Thought it was a good competitive game....the Stoke defence was very good today, especially Shawcross.....felt we missed some creativity in midfield just to unlock them.....Yoshida again had a good solid game, Cork was my MoM.....we just need to learn hoes to unlock stubborn defences...
Batman Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Just one win in our last 7 premier league home games. Not good enough. Showed how much we relied on Lallana, he had an off day and we created virtually zilch. I know we scored 2 but that was a free kick and a fluke. Rodriguez was awful, Lambert not much better after the goal. Best player for me today was Davis. Why we didn't buy a striker to replace Osvaldo I cannot fathom, we were crying out for some fresh impetus 2nd half, yet our only sub to come on was Chambers. A very poor bench. we definitely DIDNT need anyone in jan. No way. Saintsweb had spoken!!!!! all seriousness. seeing a player like tom ince go to palace on loan is annoying. we need to add variety at times to our play and he is an attacking wide player who could have done well here even zaha too
Dr Who? Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Very frustrating at home, no win again! We are messing up any slim chance we had of finishing in the top 6. 7 home league games and just the 1 win, now that has messed it all up. We have drawn with Arsenal and Man City, but lost to Villa and drew with Stoke! Weird, bit of a mixed bag!
Dr Who? Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 The reason for not buying in January will become clear in the close season.
Plumstead_Saint Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Frustrating 2nd half and too many long balls. Stoke defended well. Adam not at his best today; thought Davis deserved MOTM. Fantastic goal from Rickie - Please don't let Gaston take any more of our free kicks. 2 points dropped again, just like the Arsenal game means we are unlikely to make top 6 on current form.
Georgie Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 2 points dropped, horrific conditions, chance to go 8th missed. Meh. Move to on to Hull, which will not be easy either. Good win at Sunderland today. Oh was brown'a red a straight red? Could be handy him missing the FA Cup game.
badgerx16 Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Very frustrating at home, no win again! We are messing up any slim chance we had of finishing in the top 6. 7 home league games and just the 1 win, now that has messed it all up. We have drawn with Arsenal and Man City, but lost to Villa and drew with Stoke! Weird, bit of a mixed bag! Talking to yourself ?
Mr X Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Yoshida was very good today Agreed and I'm not his biggest fan much improved today
Window Cleaner Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 The reason for not buying in January will become clear in the close season. If you say so then.
austsaint Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Enjoyed it - Stoke very tight at the back in the 2nd half. Davis and Yoshida best for us. Didn't think Boruc was at fault for Crouchs' goal.
Saint J 77 Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Stubborn Stoke got what they came for. At least the skates conceded a last minute equaliser at Exeter to put a smile on our faces and soften the blow of our dropping points
Bewildered Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 You could complain about the lack of options on the bench all you want, but he had a winger and a midfielder with the kind of crossing ability that would have caused havoc in these conditions there and he didn't use them when he should have. You can't complain about the subs not being good enough if you don't allow them on to the pitch to try and make a difference.
Batman Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 You could complain about the lack of options on the bench all you want, but he had a winger and a midfielder with the kind of crossing ability that would have caused havoc in these conditions there and he didn't use them when he should have. You can't complain about the subs not being good enough if you don't allow them on to the pitch to try and make a difference. isgrove or ince/zaha we should have got someone in jan when osvlado left
stknowle Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 (edited) Yoshida was very good today Yes, yes he was. Brilliant tackle 2nd half - as perfectly timed as you will ever see - and free kick was awarded against him Edited 8 February, 2014 by stknowle Over zealous posting
Dr Who? Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Talking to yourself ? I find it best on here.
Window Cleaner Posted 8 February, 2014 Posted 8 February, 2014 Yes, yes he was. Brilliant tackle 2nd half - as perfectly timed as you will ever see - and he got booked for it. No he didn't, no yellows for Saints today. Free kick given against him though.
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