Saint_clark Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 We should still have enough to beat Brighton but this is a damning stat - al four of them sitting in the stands.I don't think you can blame the recruitment department here...they pick the signings, not the team. Sent from my SM-J330FN using Tapatalk
austsaint Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 One of the scary things is we appear to have a weaker attacking four now in Long, Davis, JWP and Tadic than back in the Championship days - Lambert, Lallana, Rodriguez and Puncheon!
stknowle Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 I’m seriously starting to wonder if he’s all there. Why ignore Lemina and play Davis ffs.
LGTL Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 Disgusting line up, absolutely hideous. Up the Saints.
PapaWaiToGO Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 I have moments where I think maybe things have gone against pellegrino, maybe we haven't invested enough, maybe he does need time to develop. Then he does something like that team sheet and I think "he genuinely doesn't know what he's doing"
Suhari Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 Clown. Idiot. Joker. How many record signings are sat on the bench? Is that REALLY our strongest team? Absolute joke of a manager.
Batman Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 it's infuriating reading Blackmore making excuses MP/the club.
Ado Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 Sign a striker for £20m yet Long still starts. Says it all
CWD Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 One of the scary things is we appear to have a weaker attacking four now in Long, Davis, JWP and Tadic than back in the Championship days - Lambert, Lallana, Rodriguez and Puncheon! Rodriguez joined when we were promoted to the PL but I get your point. It's hardly a front four that strikes fear into defences
angelman Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 "Interesting" selection. We'd better ****ing win.
supersonic Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 we'll scrape this 1-0 which means we'll be left with this useless clown until the summer. As if this transfer window hasn't been bad enough, that ****ing line up is a ****take.
saint1977 Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 "Interesting" selection. We'd better ****ing win. Very unlikely unless Brighton are really rank. If Hughton win tonight against that rabble MP has picked, Brighton are going down with us. Leaving all those expensive players on the bench is madness. MP must have mental wellness issues, shouldn’t be in a high pressure job like that.
saint1977 Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 I’m seriously starting to wonder if he’s all there. Why ignore Lemina and play Davis ffs. Me too. I’d have sacked him ahead of the game and put Kelvin in charge, at least he is sane
Pamplemousse Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 The manager's bottled it before the game has even started. Embarrassing.
St Chalet Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 I’d have swapped Lemina for Davis. Carrillo is unknown quantity and JWP consistent. Probably would have started Yoshida for Stephens as well. Boufal as an impact sub and Lemina to replace a tiring Davis doesn’t leave him with many options of Plan A fails.
austsaint Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 Rodriguez joined when we were promoted to the PL but I get your point. It's hardly a front four that strikes fear into defences Oh, yes....who was the other attacker in those days then? Had we got rid of Barnard by then? Was it Guly?....not a bad player.
OttawaSaint Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 Jesus. I'm bricking it now. Hopefully we get ahead and Gabbi Lemina and Carillo come on to finish them off.
Wrensup Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 One of the scary things is we appear to have a weaker attacking four now in Long, Davis, JWP and Tadic than back in the Championship days - Lambert, Lallana, Rodriguez and Puncheon! Do you mean the first season promoted to the premier league?
Pancake Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 Worrying that the bench tonight should be able to beat the starting XI.
Dark Munster Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 Starting Davis ahead of Lemina is an odd decision. That's a very polite way of saying it.
Dangermouth Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 WTF is that 'team'? Hoping to hit a Chris Hughton team away from home on the break? Does the clown read everything in reverse so he thinks that defence is attack or something?
James Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 The manager's bottled it before the game has even started. Embarrassing. He bottles everything. Absolute coward. Might be reaching Branfoot levels of hatred for me.
Saint_clark Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 Oh, yes....who was the other attacker in those days then? Had we got rid of Barnard by then? Was it Guly?....not a bad player.Guly first half of the season, Billy Sharp from January onwards. Sent from my SM-J330FN using Tapatalk
austsaint Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 Do you mean the first season promoted to the premier league? I was just going on memory - as someone pointed out, J-Rod didn't sign until we were promoted.
alpine_saint Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 That team selection is the white flag being officially raised at SMS...
hypochondriac Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 Time to forget the abysmal work done this window and pray that somehow we can get the win we need tonight. Please.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 Let’s wait til after the game to criticise and get behind the lads. COYR!
CWD Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 Guly, Chaplow, Sharp... even De Ridder! Good times. Let's hope it really clicks tonight and we grab a comfortable win. MP has made a big decision and (imo) taken a real risk with that line up, but let's be honest it's Brighton. Good club but we SHOULD be winning this.
alpine_saint Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 The strongest Saints bench I‘ve ever seen
austsaint Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 Really can't think of one viable excuse for Pellegrino. Can only judge on selections, subs, tactics, performances and results. All diabolical. I judge the board solely on not sacking him 3 months ago. I have the feeling Pellegrino could send only 9 players out on the pitch and Reed and Kreuger would support him.
alpine_saint Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 Really can't think of one viable excuse for Pellegrino. He‘s doing it deliberately ?
doddisalegend Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 WTF is that team selection what's Long going to do against a team with 10 behind the ball. And why Davis? If we want to be defensive Lemina is better if we want to attack (as if) Boufal would be more use.
Colinjb Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 Can we just get the process of take lead, sit back then concede, over already?
stknowle Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 He bottles everything. Absolute coward. Might be reaching Branfoot levels of hatred for me. Already gone beyond for me. I have never been so ****ing livid with a team selection ever before in my life.
Pamplemousse Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 The only thing I can think of regarding Lemina is that he isn't fully fit yet and two games in four days might be too much for him. But that doesn't excuse not picking Boufal instead of Steven bloody Davis.
Bad Wolf Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 The only thing I can think of regarding Lemina is that he isn't fully fit yet and two games in four days might be too much for him. But that doesn't excuse not picking Boufal instead of Steven bloody Davis. But I thought Davis was the best thing since sliced bread on here?
Saint_clark Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 The only thing I can think of regarding Lemina is that he isn't fully fit yet and two games in four days might be too much for him. But that doesn't excuse not picking Boufal instead of Steven bloody Davis.How long have people been saying Lemina isn't fully fit yet? Must be almost two months. Sent from my SM-J330FN using Tapatalk
Jonnyboy Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 So much b*tch ing and moaning. At least leave it until half time ffs.
DT Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 Very flat atmosphere in the ground. Probably letting the selections sink in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 As its a defeat already, i guess few will bother to watch ? Streams anyone please
niceandfriendly Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 The only thing I can think of regarding Lemina is that he isn't fully fit yet and two games in four days might be too much for him. But that doesn't excuse not picking Boufal instead of Steven bloody Davis. Yep. Especially in a game where Brighton are likely to defend against us. We will need Boufal's creativity desperately. What we do not need is Davis' backwards passing, constant losing of possession, lack of pace & strength and general all round cackness. Wasn't this guy supposed to be an attack minded coach? He's just a moron.
Saint Albert Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 How long have people been saying Lemina isn't fully fit yet? Must be almost two months. Sent from my SM-J330FN using Tapatalk He tweeted a week or so ago that his ankle is fine. His omission comes down to Pellegrino thinking Davis is a better option.
niceandfriendly Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 But I thought Davis was the best thing since sliced bread on here? He used to be excellent. Not for the past 2 seasons though.
Bad Wolf Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 Can we just get the process of take lead, sit back then concede Is that a rap?
Bad Wolf Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 He used to be excellent. Not for the past 2 seasons though. He's NEVER been excellent. At best, he's been solid. But never excellent.
Dalek2003 Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 He‘s doing it deliberately ? That will be the 'yoyo' strategy that I was telling people about.
niceandfriendly Posted 31 January, 2018 Posted 31 January, 2018 He's NEVER been excellent. At best, he's been solid. But never excellent. Excellent for us. Excellent at doing a job we wanted him to do. Yeh he was actually.
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