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Viking Saint

Viking Saint

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Awesome!! Feels so good to watch a proper Saints team again and not the dross we've had to put up with far too long. Hassenhuttl's appointment is looking bloody inspired - love seeing a manager who cares again. Going to enjoy a pint tonight after work. Out of the relegation zone too COYR!!!!

del boy

del boy

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permission to go seriously over the top now please?

 

Remember Nigel's words - its never quite as bad as you think when its bad and its never quite as good as you think when its good

 

its pretty damn good right now though!!

striker

striker

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This will do wonders for confidence. They'll be training even harder this week. I thought almost every player looked good out there. We seemed more attacking, more open, and less scared

Pilchards

Pilchards

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The tackles and closing down first half was quality.

This team will get fitter and faster and up the table we will go. :)

Well dome Ralph and what the bloody hell were we doing with a dinosaur in Mark Hughes.

austsaint

austsaint

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The whole team cared and tried their guts out - that's the difference Ralph has made already. Hojbjerg magnificent today, Romeu very solid apart from his faux pas near the box. The three CBs all played well; Armstrong faded out of the game, Redmond good before his injury and Ings brace so good to watch. The personality and enthusiasm of RH clearly lifts the players and the crowd - such a great result.

Downthe36

Downthe36

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Brilliant, love the attitude of Ralph, he's clearly a big personality. The organisation of the team is night and day difference, everyone clearly knows their job and the lack of moaning on the pitch was clear to see as well. So happy right now!

shurlock

shurlock

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Like the comment on the Arsenal forum:

 

“Hassenhuttl looks like the type of guy who puts his towel on the best sun lounger at 6am and then struts round in his speedos all day long”.

 

Love the intensity, desire and yes swagger Ralph has brought to the team so far.

The Kraken

The Kraken

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It's the passion for me that makes the difference - you saw it after the game.

Yep, a manager who looks like he genuinely cares and wants to get totally involved with turning it round.

Unbelievable Jeff

Unbelievable Jeff

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The tackles and closing down first half was quality.

This team will get fitter and faster and up the table we will go. :)

Well dome Ralph and what the bloody hell were we doing with a dinosaur in Mark Hughes.

 

Someone did say that at the time. Can't remember who...

Cascadia Saint

Cascadia Saint

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Now THAT was football. Damn, how I’ve missed it. That is why we watch, why we pay to go, why I got up at 5am.

 

That last 5+5 minutes was an absolute torture, but the final whistle felt like winning the FA cup.

 

Watching Ralph and the players celebrate after the game was absolutely incredible. Congrats to everybody who went today, that stadium must’ve been on fire after the final whistle.

 

COYFS!!!!!

igsey

igsey

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Excellent performance from pretty much everyone, couple of dodgy moments at the back but honestly fewer than we are used to. This will do the world of good for players' confidence and also their belief in Ralph's new system. Looking forward to Huddersfield already! COYS!

CB Fry

CB Fry

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This game shows the difference between replacing Puel with Pellegrino and replacing him with a manager with actual pedigree.

 

The players are there, they just need a proper boss and a system to play to.

 

Fuc king brilliant lads. Brilliant.

striker

striker

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Like the comment on the Arsenal forum:

 

“Hassenhuttl looks like the type of guy who puts his towel on the best sun lounger at 6am and then struts round in his speedos all day long”.

 

Love the intensity, desire and yes swagger Ralph has brought to the team so far.

 

Ha ha, he actually does. I could definitely see him doing that

DT

DT

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Bloody brilliant. Am hoarse but happy. This the energy and togetherness we have missed. We would have lost 3-0 under Hughes

 

 

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saint1977

saint1977

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Had forgotten what that felt like!

 

Players look fitter already, some way off PL fit still but League One/Championship fit which is a significant improvement in a very short space of time. The previous regime - Pellegrino, Hughes, Reed - was very, very sick, and I don’t meant that in the way teenagers do.

 

Targett played well and great cross for Ings first, Bertrand had better buck his ideas up in January. Oriol faded but best he’s played for many months. Still defensive issues to resolve but Rome wasn’t built in a day. There’s also huge scope to get several new faces in and some of the extensive deadwood out to add leadership and pace in several areas.

 

Let’s hope this builds momentum and massive game at Hudds next, minus Mooy.

Turkish

Turkish

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Really impressed today. The desire and aggression was something we’ve not seen for a long time. I noticed with about ten minutes to go arsenal broke and 8 players were busting a gut to get back to defend, not seen that for a long time. Still lots to do, both goals conceded were sloppy but already a huge improvement.

Neef

Neef

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Brilliant performance. Nervy to say the least. Ings and Redmond will rightfully be showered with plaudits. But how good was Hojbjerg? Composed, excellent with his retaining off the ball and then releasing. Always looking forward when he could. He was the fulcrum of the team today, and still did all of the running/physical work. Fantastic from the captain today.

Plumstead_Saint

Plumstead_Saint

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Apart from the last 5 minutes of extreme tension that was a real pleasure to watch :)

Thought Romeu, Ings, Valery, Vestergaard [!?!] Bednarak, McCarthy, Redmond, Armstrong, even Targett were all immense today.

The sound from st Mary's was amazing as well - a definite 12th man performance from all who were there.

Could this be this start of a new page in our history?

I bloody hope so!

Come on Ralf's red n white army :D

Saint Pete

Saint Pete

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Massive result for us in terms of confidence moving forward. We have been in front in games so many times but have not delivered the points.

 

Today we saw it through and that should give us more confidence in games where we lead from now on.

 

Hope Redmond not a serious problem as thought he was excellent today.

bjk

bjk

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Oh yes yes yes get in.At last something to celebrate.Well done to the team ,well done to the manager and well done to the club on his

Appointment which looks like the first thing they've got right for a very long time.

 

UP THE SAINTS.

Mr X

Mr X

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Thank god for that was s hitting myself when 5 minutes added! where did they get that from? Much better all around! Still need to replace vesterguard yoshida & target though!

 

Please board do the right thing & allow RH to purchase the 3 top quality players (two defenders & a pacy partner for ings) we need to make this a team worthy of the premier league again!

 

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bpsaint

bpsaint

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What a result - the difference in the team was visible already, playing the high press and getting crosses into the box quicker. Still need to cut out those individual errors, and Romeu just is not very good, look forward to seeing Lemina back in the hole.

striker

striker

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I also think that although the defense was shaky, Yoshida showed lots of grit at the end. It seemed like he got on the end of every Arsenal cross after the go ahead goal. A few times I thought we were in trouble but Yoshida got there first.

Micky

Micky

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Great start for Ralph. Given we did it without Cedric, Ryan and Mario, who whether you rate them or not, are big players for us is very impressive. Giving Johnson a little taste as well is a good sign of things to come. Looking forward to going to Huddersfield next week now.

 

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austsaint

austsaint

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I also think that although the defense was shaky, Yoshida showed lots of grit at the end. It seemed like he got on the end of every Arsenal cross after the go ahead goal. A few times I thought we were in trouble but Yoshida got there first.

 

Yoshida did have a very solid last 20 minutes - and unlucky not to score with thee bullet header.

Avenue_Saint

Avenue_Saint

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Absolutely brilliant!

 

What a performance. Arsenal undefeated in 23 games and to take the lead 3 times.

 

I am so hopeful tight now

 

Credit where it’s due, Vestergaard was class. Bednarek put in a top shift too

 

Up the Saints! I think we’re back...

austsaint

austsaint

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What a result - the difference in the team was visible already, playing the high press and getting crosses into the box quicker. Still need to cut out those individual errors, and Romeu just is not very good, look forward to seeing Lemina back in the hole.

 

Romeu had a great game today apart from that one costly error.

saintwbu

saintwbu

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Amazing. Every single player made a significant contribution to that game. Long and Austin on to combine for the winning goal was fantastic, so pleased for both of them, particularly Charlie who I think has taken the brunt of our frustration when not really deserved. A clear plan and a huge confidence boost for Huddersfield next week. Amazing what one game can do.

St Marco

St Marco

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What a surprise, you try and win a game and who knew you might actually win a game?!

The players were fantastic today and played together as one. They were even talking to each other and trying to organise themselves which is something I have not seen for a long time.

Yes we made some mistakes but what a difference in how we play. We actually wanted to play football and get at them rather than park the bus with 8 defensive players.

Hughes, Puel and co would have set up shop after the 1st goal and hoped to get a result.

So well done Saints you did something we have rarely seen for a long time and that is make us feel proud to be a Saints fan!

 

Only concern I have is when we have loads of games in one week how will the players we have recover. And god bless Shane Long for that yellow card as I had a bet on for over 3 goals, over 8 corners and over 3 cards :p

It's There

It's There

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In last 10 mins- Valery shepherding the ball out- great play when we were under pressure...and Long with his great hoof to relieve the pressure to get us time to re-organise. Also blocked some crosses towards the end.

Well done lads

Vancouver Saint

Vancouver Saint

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No home win for eight months. No win over a top six team forever. No headed goal this season. Arsenal 22 undefeated us 14 without a win. A win. Long and Austin combo. What odds?

 

C'mon down Ralph Hasnehutl!

 

Feels so good to win a game. So happy.

Edmonton Saint

Edmonton Saint

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Bednarek was a rock today, why he didn't get a look in with Hughes with our defensive woefulness, god knows. Also I thought Long played very well when he came on, he is much maligned on here, but can still be effective. All in all, i've forgotten that winning feeling and to actually be proud of the club again is a fantastic feeling!

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