BotleySaint Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Lucky you be 1 nil. Ref has been a bit one sided. Don't expect anything today. But hope west ham can turn it around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Pretty embarrassing half really. Lucky to still be within sight of Spurs. It has been hard to watch - Spurs outclassing us. Ralph has to try something different....4 at the back, Armstrong, even Sims on to try and put them under some pressure. Saints look like a poor Championship side today and Spurs look like a Champions League outfit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 even when we have a free-kick in the spurs half, we still look like conceding. Fans, and the players are an embarrassment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 (edited) I'd take Vestergaard off for Armstrong, 4 at the back, romeu and hojberg sit, JWP behind Austin with Armstrong left and Redmond right. Sent from my SM-J600FN using Tapatalk Certainly need something very different. Hodj not really been playing well for a while and should be replaced however Armstrong is not good enough yet for this level. Back four needs to be a serious consideration.... Edited 9 March, 2019 by captainchris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint1977 Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 We need to come out 100mph 2nd half straight away to get anything, in their faces etc. Too easy atm for Spurs. If I was Ralph I'd keep them out there with the fitness trainer, sprint exercises and WGS character running. Strikers, Redmond and JWP (the only outfield players who have vaguely tried or worked hard IMO) can work on hold ups and finishing with the subs supplying them. The players would just have to deal with it and a bit of flak from the fans would build resilience and personality. There's a gap to the next game so it won't hurt them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 The boos were clearly for the ref. Hes done ok though !! particularly giving them free kicks but not to us in similar circumstances but thats ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 If I was Ralph I'd keep them out there with the fitness trainer, sprint exercises and WGS character running. Strikers, Redmond and JWP (the only outfield players who have vaguely tried or worked hard IMO) can work on hold ups and finishing with the subs supplying them. The players would just have to deal with it and a bit of flak from the fans would build resilience and personality. There's a gap to the next game so it won't hurt them. hahahahahaha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Kevin Friend 1 Saints nil. And we have two yellows. Unless Ralph kicks a few arses in this break we can forget the rest of this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Benali Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 We need to come out 100mph 2nd half straight away to get anything, in their faces etc. Too easy atm for Spurs. The commentator mentioned that. When they have the ball we don't close them down or try and tackle them. Soon as we get the ball there are two players in our players face forcing a mistake. We have shown them far too much respect and playing ultra defensive football is great if you can keep them out. But from the first minute that never looked the case. We need bodies forwards. Austin was a LB at one point.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 That was a 1-0 massacre. Genuinely one of the worst defensive displays I've ever seen - Spurs had 4 on 3 counters all half long. It wasn't men against boys, more like men against headless chickens. It's extraordinary that we've got two holding midfielder, but neither of them are within 40 yards of the defence in transition. We didn't press, we didn't hustle, we didn't put Spurs under any pressure at all - we looked appalling. Tactically, technically, individually and collectively it's been a horror show. Yet we're only a goal down. With any other team you might think that's cause for optimism, but I can't see any way we can come back. We can't even complete three passes in a row. Where's the energy? I mean, Jesus, give us something... Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 (edited) If this game were FM, switch mode to "Very Rigid" under "Standard" and set the following touchline instructions: Hit early crosses More direct passing Standard backline Run at defence Much higher tempo. I'd also unclick: Get stuck in. Wouldn't it be great if life were that simple Edited 9 March, 2019 by Instant Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 To frank it is BS that we are a pressing closing down team. Most games we do not do that at all !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 We have been outplayed but it was expected... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatello Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Bit of a mauling that, so to get in at 0-1 is something of a 'blessing'. As others have mentioned, despicable level of effort from PEH for their goal. Think I'd rather have Armstrong/Long/Sims attacking with Redmond, i.e. some form of combination that can counter/relieve pressure (by retaining possession in their half). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 To frank it is BS that we are a pressing closing down team. Most games we do not do that at all !!!! We haven't got the personale to be a full fledged pressing team. We do it more so than under than last three managers but that's no great achievement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 even when we have a free-kick in the spurs half, we still look like conceding. Fans, and the players are an embarrassment. Yes, it's the fans fault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 To frank it is BS that we are a pressing closing down team. Most games we do not do that at all !!!! You clearly dont watch properly, RH choses which games to be heavy pressing in and this isnt one of them as when we have they move the ball so well at speed and we get left behind.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Long and Sims on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Long and Sims on... Pick the moans out of that, sorry i meant bones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Refs fault....again Who said it was the refs fault? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Sims, finally. Gets a chance in one of the toughest games though...wish he'd get an extended run in the team. Sent from my SM-J600FN using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Who said it was the refs fault? Just him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Long messing up a chance again....shock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltashSaint Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Great to see Sims on, but why are we still playing the three centre backs?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 9 March, 2019 Author Share Posted 9 March, 2019 This is more like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Long and Sims on... Pick the moans out of that, sorry i meant bones First thing Sims does is hit a shot on target. First thing Long does is mis-control the ball and give it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Sims showing straight away why I think he should be starting. Sent from my SM-J600FN using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Hilarious. Austin off and his replacement Long immediately fluffs a chance that Austin would have buried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bensfcno1 Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 How is PEH still on the pitch? It’s like the space jam monsters have stolen his ability to pass again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatello Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Great to see Sims on, but why are we still playing the three centre backs?! Because our CBs would get even more of a battering in a two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Hilarious. Austin off and his replacement Long immediately fluffs a chance that Austin would have buried. TBH fair it took a deflection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Marco Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Gale will be realy gutted if Spurs don`t win heavily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Cardiff 2-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Cardiff 2-0 Looking grim. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Oh Redmond! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 We're going down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Cardiff 2-0 Fcks sake. West Ham picked a terrible game (from our perspective) to have one of their off-days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Marco Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Sims has been excellent since he has come on. Always trying to go forwards and create something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltashSaint Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Because our CBs would get even more of a battering in a two. Totally disagree I'm afraid. We are so open in the middle of the park due to a lack of numbers. Three defenders marking Kane is daft and leaves so much space and time for Ali and Eriksen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 ****ing Redmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 All those people who said sims wasn't good enough look stupid. He's done more in the last ten minutes than elyonoussi has done the entire season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 2-0 Cardiff. We are so going down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 We're going down. Yep with 8 games to go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Weren't there a few on here who said Cardiff wouldn't win another game? Awkward... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 We're going down. After today, Cardiff still have to play 4 of the top 6. We only have to play one of them. That's what I'm clinging on to anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Some fans only intersted in Cardiff...no golf i suppose Surely his pitching wedge could use a poilish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintTex Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Hilarious. Austin off and his replacement Long immediately fluffs a chance that Austin would have buried. Yeah but Austin would have been 10 yards further back up the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancouver Saint Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 We're playing better but Cardiff now 2-0 up. West Ham doing us no favours. Brighton beating Palace?! Shaping up for 3 weeks in the relegation zone...not what we wanted but might just be the motivation we need for the run-in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 9 March, 2019 Share Posted 9 March, 2019 Weren't there a few on here who said Cardiff wouldn't win another game? Awkward... They haven't won yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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