DG Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Any chance of our defence making a tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Pathetic first half. Redmond is the next Thiery Henry hey? More like Lenny Henry... play him in his actual position, he might be pretty decent. he could not hold down a place in a shyte norwich side last season so Puel talking him up like Henry is utterly unfair on him Get redmond wide left/right for a run of games and he would be decent for us.....cant see that happening missing wanyama IMO. hopefully, Hojberg will make a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampersound Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Redmond is trying too hard imo. Cedric on the other hand... Jeez Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 That guy from Bayern must be sat there wondering what he's done coming here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 JWP playing very well - great run just now but there was noone to pull the ball back for. Been impressed with Targett too and Tadic in places. Rest, meh I thought JWP has been a little lightweight in the tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 play him in his actual position, he might be pretty decent. he could not hold down a place in a shyte norwich side last season so Puel talking him up like Henry is utterly unfair on him Get redmond wide left/right for a run of games and he would be decent for us.....cant see that happening missing wanyama IMO. hopefully, Hojberg will make a difference The obvious miss is Mane; Long in particular benefited from working up front with Mane. Apart from Tadic we have little creativity. Very lightweight in mid-field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 That guy from Bayern must be sat there wondering what he's done coming here. and the guy from Crystal Palace on this showing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Saint Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Getting slightly better 65% possession Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Lol boring as **** football. **** all created against a team we beat easily at SMS last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 I'd put Austin on. We lack a focal point up front. Hojberg on too. We improved as the game went on, hopefully we can pull it back. To be fair, Watford have defended very well so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 pretty poor IMO we offer little threat in stretching their defence wide at all. they are able to defend in numbers early on the width of their 18 yard line. we look lightweight too. Redmond (as expected) is just wasted in the middle, get him wide, make their defence spread out of a bit and get their full backs facing their own goal line in their own 3rd of the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Well it's not too bad except that we're a goal down of course. Look quite enterprising most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaptopSaint Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 At least Gaston Ramirez sound like he's really stepped up a level. What? Oh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi_sopez Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 hmmmmm. I miss Pelle and Mane... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Tame stuff, Cedric looks miles of match sharpness, Redmond looks lost as cf so far. Overall we also look very lightweight. Hojberg and Austin on please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Very disappointing for a long spell, but we are growing into the game. If we go 2 down, at least we will get to see if we have a Plan B under Puel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobysaint Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 What are the merits of the diamond formation? Is it to get the full backs at the byline crossing the ball? That doesn't work because they are not great at crossing but also, our centre forwards aren't in the box as they are covering the full back forward runs! I am thoroughly confused by it all, as it seems are the players. Get Hojberg on for JWP at half time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashnats Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 not been on here, been watching the game. still surprised at how negative everyone is. Forster has had nothing to do, Tadic, JWP, Redmond, VVD, Yoshi all looking good. Long trying but not getting the rub of the green. Targett looks decent. Tadic and Redmond look fantastic at times, I think the football will be really exciting this year. this game is for the taking. only negative for me has been Cedric and his passing, but he's got 15mins to regroup and improve second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USA SaintsFan Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Calm down first game ffs. Controlled every from 30 minutes onwards. Unlucky not to have a penalty or a goal off Long's chance, and another good penalty shot a few minutes onwards. Redmond poor in opening stages put has grown into the game. Long has been threatening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Started looking a little better in that last 10-15 minutes. Still think we could win this. Don't like the number of aimless long balls we're playing though. And crosses have been poor - why put so many in with Long and Redmond up against three CBs?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimatt Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Some of our passing has been appalling. Our 2 CM's aren't getting forward either when the front 2 are pulling out wide leaving no-one in the middle. Need a proper box-to-box, Davis & JWP sitting too deep trying to be playmakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Well it's not too bad except that we're a goal down of course. Look quite enterprising most of the time. What game are you at ?? Sent from my Hudl 2 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 I thought JWP has been a little lightweight in the tackle. No change there then. Pretty 1 star showing all round so far from the whole team. Started to grow into it last 10 mins which offers some hope but generally very uninspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi_sopez Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 great to read everyone loving gastons performance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 I'm not so negative either. We can still win this.....However, under a new manager, there is a huge space in knowing what we can expect in terms of what half time means to us now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Looked better as the half went on. However we are losing the ball so much because we are playing direct balls to the strikers (due to lack of wide outlets) who aren't any good at holding it up. As soon as Tadic goes wide he looks more at home and dangerous. Strange that Hojbjerg, who by accounts looked out best player pre-season hasn't started...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 With this formation crossing the ball is almost useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkboy Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Think we went to pieces after they scored, but fought our way back into it. Watford are able to stick everyone behind the ball after gifting them that early goal so it's very hard to break down. Think Puel may have a bit of a shock at how physical the Prem is. For me I'd play Redmond where is is used to playing, out on the wing, I think he'd be far more dangerous. Cedric has been pretty awful, his passing has been shocking. Wonder if Pied will come on in his place. Come on Saints!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useful Idiot Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 We're moving the ball far too slowly through midfield for the way this system is supposed to work, not enough one-twos or movement off the ball. They're packing the midfield in front of their back five and we're never going to score with a header from open play against their centre backs. We either need to push runners through the middle or hope this awful ref actually gives us a free kick or two. He seems content to let their back three pull shirts and kick strips off of Long and Redmond all game without doing anything about it at all. Still, it's not exactly unusual for us to be crap during the first game of the season. Hope for better next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewYorkSaint Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 When you try a new system, it's not going to work in the first 10 minutes. Give it a chance! Tadic's little penalty area cameo was incredible.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo_ARG Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Some of our passing has been appalling. Our 2 CM's aren't getting forward either when the front 2 are pulling out wide leaving no-one in the middle. Need a proper box-to-box, Davis & JWP sitting too deep trying to be playmakers. This. Hojberg not playing is unexplainable. Liked Tadic and Matty Targett, who (unlike JWP) is showing some potential. Redmond has been poor. Long isn't playing on the shoulder of CBs, so he isn't effective. Plus, he is uncomfortable playing on the left, maybe he needs to switch more with Redmond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsmike25 Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Just appear to be lacking fluency, Shane Long has been ineffectual today, Tadic has been bright in places and Redmond is looking to make things happen. What is worrying is JWP/Davis and Romieu - between those three they got outmuscled very badly in the midfield, we need our new signing on instead of JWP - especially if Tadic is now on set-piece duty. Redmond is far too central at times, also Targett needs to work on his final ball it's always too low with no speed, needs to start whipping it. I think we'll equalise but this might be an issue this season until we have a new goalscorer that we'll dominate some games and struggle once teams set out a defensive stance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vectraman Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 All possession without purpose Cedric awful, thank God vvd is so good. Terrible to watch, congested, getting in each other's way. We are playing as though it is still preseason..... Get Austin on in the middle for gods sake.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Pretty bloody poor so far eh? Glad I'm sat round the pool on holiday rather than paying to watch that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Remember, all is not lost!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 As I've said before, I'm not convinced by this formation, with the players we have. This looks the same as the last 2 pre season games I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Trev Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 GET CEDRIC OFF!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 All our players look like midgets. Do we have the shortest squad in the PL now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Remember, all is not lost!! [ATTACH=CONFIG]2127[/ATTACH] Thats my kind of Burkini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmonton Saint Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Romeo is gash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Saint Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 GET CEDRIC OFF!!!!!!! Left wingers at euros must have been bad ! He is tackling and tracking ok but I'd love to see his pass conversion rate ... Must be single figures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washsaint Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Romeu has been godawful - almost let them in again. If his name was JWP this forum would be in meltdown. Tadic outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADutchSaint Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 When you try a new system, it's not going to work in the first 10 minutes. Give it a chance! Tadic's little penalty area cameo was incredible.... It doesn't matter how long you give it a chance, this system doesn't suit our squad. Tadic ain't a 10 and we have no CM's who can play in this system cause you need pace and stamina which Davis and JWP don't have. Football ain't no rocket science and Puel better throws this system in the garbage as soon as he can cause this ain't going to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Hojberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 What the hell do managers see in JWP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Redmond trying too hard to do too much too often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Lovely bit of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Thierry scored!!!!! never in doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 Reds!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimatt Posted 13 August, 2016 Share Posted 13 August, 2016 MANE WHO??? GET INNNN!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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