Charlie Wayman Posted 25 November, 2019 Share Posted 25 November, 2019 2-3 for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gammon cheeks Posted 25 November, 2019 Share Posted 25 November, 2019 2-3 for me Saints 4 watford 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhard Posted 25 November, 2019 Share Posted 25 November, 2019 How many times has this team promised better times ahead only to revert to type in the very next game. It is so predictable that one wonders why we all cling on to this fantasy that things will tu n out well in the end. We keep doing the same old things in the same old way so why would any of us expect a different outcome. It's odds on we'll disappoint once again especially with the cameras on our backs. I think there will be goals but other than that cannot see beyond a Watford win. Deany is another of the old timer journeymen who seem always to put one over on us like Crouch used to and Barnes still does. Let's just dream a bit. Let's dream that the team can repeat the performance against Arsenal. It's possible. Every player knows about the shame loosing that game, as well as the coach. Yes, they have to overcome some mental obstacles (only one point in home games, 0-9 at home, up and down and up and down, possibly being at the bottom of the table for the next week) but when running and pressing like mad they can disregard those mental obstacles. So give them again one chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 26 November, 2019 Share Posted 26 November, 2019 A must win. I still think Watford are a better team than their position in the table but then the sacking of Gracia was an odd one. I'll take 3 points any which way we can get them, even if the winning goal is scored by Vestergaard who humps the ball in from 2 yards off his crotch. It's not like we're being cut adrift (yet) or are running out of games, but with Villa beating Newcastle tonight, I would like to see us at least catch up to that pack of teams to give us a bit of confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 26 November, 2019 Share Posted 26 November, 2019 Let's just dream a bit. Let's dream that the team can repeat the performance against Arsenal. It's possible. Every player knows about the shame loosing that game, as well as the coach. Yes, they have to overcome some mental obstacles (only one point in home games, 0-9 at home, up and down and up and down, possibly being at the bottom of the table for the next week) but when running and pressing like mad they can disregard those mental obstacles. So give them again one chance. Who doesn't get excited by that walk down to SMS on Saturday afternoons full of hope and expectation and those lovely thoughtful meanderings that all things are possible, that we will win the next three games easily and how those nine points will take us safely clear of immediate problems. After all we live only in the present and the past and the future with that awful possibility of a miserable trudge back to the car with all our hopes dashed has yet to be determined. Happy days indeed. Who would ever want to miss that early afternoon thrill of eternal optimism and possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 26 November, 2019 Share Posted 26 November, 2019 3-1 Saints, COYS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 26 November, 2019 Share Posted 26 November, 2019 Everton had the worse away record before they met us and they beat us 2-1. Watford are the worse now and if we can't beat them then we are doomed I tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhard Posted 26 November, 2019 Share Posted 26 November, 2019 I hate this playing for time during the last 10 Minutes of a game of Southampton, in order to stabilize a positive result. It's the wrong action. They delay, delay and then the passes get slower, the attacks get slower, everybode is delaying .. till one gets the goal! It's the coach's task to wipe that out of his team. They should attack, run an fight till the 96th minute, keeping the ball in the opponent's half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 26 November, 2019 Share Posted 26 November, 2019 I hate this playing for time during the last 10 Minutes of a game of Southampton, in order to stabilize a positive result. It's the wrong action. They delay, delay and then the passes get slower, the attacks get slower, everybode is delaying .. till one gets the goal! It's the coach's task to wipe that out of his team. They should attack, run an fight till the 96th minute, keeping the ball in the opponent's half. Did you watch the game? We went for it towards the end of the game for the first time in ages and created more than enough chances to bury Arsenal. It’s not Ralph’s fault that the players missed their chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 26 November, 2019 Share Posted 26 November, 2019 I hate this playing for time during the last 10 Minutes of a game of Southampton, in order to stabilize a positive result. It's the wrong action. They delay, delay and then the passes get slower, the attacks get slower, everybode is delaying .. till one gets the goal! It's the coach's task to wipe that out of his team. They should attack, run an fight till the 96th minute, keeping the ball in the opponent's half.That didn't happen at all Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropshire Saint Posted 26 November, 2019 Share Posted 26 November, 2019 In many ways the Everton defeat was worse than the Leicester one. However I am the eternal optimist and I am going for a 2-0 victory against Watford and the same against Norwich. Having said that Saints have been letting me down for 54 years (the 54th anniversary weekend of my first ever match was the Leicester game). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 26 November, 2019 Share Posted 26 November, 2019 Did you watch the game? We went for it towards the end of the game for the first time in ages and created more than enough chances to bury Arsenal. It’s not Ralph’s fault that the players missed their chances. Djenepo the chosen one to name names but he beyond criticism.... yet! Boufal? Dribbles past three or four defenders along the goal line and sets it up on a plate with full complement of silver cutlery for the aforementioned but can't get more than 5 mins. Ah! but he is not the chosen one ya see, laddie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 26 November, 2019 Share Posted 26 November, 2019 Did you watch the game? We went for it towards the end of the game for the first time in ages and created more than enough chances to bury Arsenal. It’s not Ralph’s fault that the players missed their chances. Djenepo the chosen one to name names but he beyond criticism.... yet! Boufal? Dribbles past three or four defenders along the goal line and sets it up on a plate with full complement of silver cutlery for the aforementioned but can't get more than 5 mins. Ah! but he is not the chosen one ya see, laddie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhard Posted 26 November, 2019 Share Posted 26 November, 2019 Did you watch the game? We went for it towards the end of the game for the first time in ages and created more than enough chances to bury Arsenal. It’s not Ralph’s fault that the players missed their chances. Ok. But yellow card for Bertrand for delaying in minute 81 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhard Posted 26 November, 2019 Share Posted 26 November, 2019 Did you watch the game? We went for it towards the end of the game for the first time in ages and created more than enough chances to bury Arsenal. It’s not Ralph’s fault that the players missed their chances. Ok. But yellow card for Bertrand for delaying in minute 81 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhard Posted 26 November, 2019 Share Posted 26 November, 2019 Ok. But yellow card for Bertrand for delaying in minute 81 ! And I was afraid he gets another one immediately afterwards as he did not throw in again ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhard Posted 26 November, 2019 Share Posted 26 November, 2019 Ok. But yellow card for Bertrand for delaying in minute 81 ! And I was afraid he gets another one immediately afterwards as he did not throw in again ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 November, 2019 Share Posted 28 November, 2019 (edited) Pre-Match Press Conference ------------------------------- RH: "Armstrong out for two weeks (Hamstring)" RH: "Boufal has hit his toe on the kitchen table and unlikely to play this weekend!" Edited 28 November, 2019 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint97 Posted 28 November, 2019 Share Posted 28 November, 2019 We won't beat Watford without Armstrong. Hugely important to us playing 4-3-3 with a high intensity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 28 November, 2019 Share Posted 28 November, 2019 The easy thing would be to bring in Romeu for Armstrong. I hope he goes for Djenepo for Armstrong and sticks with four forward thinking players, but we may end up being quite open. Bit of a blow to lose Armatrong as we havent really got anyone else like him. Hopefully Boufal is back for Norwich as he is a great option from the bench, even if he doesn't start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 28 November, 2019 Share Posted 28 November, 2019 I've been having a 'Troy Deeney back from injury with a bang against Saints' nightmare for a while now. Think we'll lose, and the fans will be on the players' backs pretty early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 28 November, 2019 Share Posted 28 November, 2019 Pre-Match Press Conference ------------------------------- RH: "Armstrong out for two weeks (Hamstring)" RH: "Boufal has hit his toe on the kitchen table and unlikely to play this weekend!"I'd forgotten how injury prone Armstrong was. When he was a regular starter at the beginning of last season he was always picking up knocks. These two being injured is actually a disaster as we can't play the same tactics as last week without moving Ward-Prowse further forward and bringing in Romeu - our brief flirtation with a mobile midfield grinding to a sluggish halt. Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 28 November, 2019 Share Posted 28 November, 2019 Boufal hurt his toe? What an absolute wuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 28 November, 2019 Share Posted 28 November, 2019 Ralph sounded peed off with both those injury problems, especially Boufal; and the obvious fact he wont be able to play the same team/formation, although PEH could play further forward if Romeu is back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 November, 2019 Share Posted 28 November, 2019 (edited) Bit of a blow to lose Armatrong as we havent really got anyone else like him. Clutching at straws somewhat I admit, but Josh Sims might be the closest fit? (Although obviously not a candidate for Saturday given lack of match fitness etc) Edited 28 November, 2019 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 28 November, 2019 Share Posted 28 November, 2019 Clutching at straws somewhat I admit, but Josh Sims might be the closest fit? (Although obviously not a candidate for Saturday given lack of match fitness etc)Way too lightweight to play in the middle of the park. Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 28 November, 2019 Share Posted 28 November, 2019 Clutching at straws somewhat I admit, but Josh Sims might be the closest fit? (Although obviously not a candidate for Saturday given lack of match fitness etc) Why isn't Sims match fit?OK, he went off last game for RB with a small injury but he had been playing more often than he would have been here. The way we handle our players these days is really troubling if we can't keep fringe players to a decent fitness level so that they are available if needed. Hopefully Matt Crocker will get some organisation ba k into this club when he eventually starts work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOWSaintDaz Posted 28 November, 2019 Share Posted 28 November, 2019 Ran into a kitchen table by all accounts, I mean WTF!!!! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50592211 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint77 Posted 28 November, 2019 Share Posted 28 November, 2019 Clutching at straws somewhat I admit, but Josh Sims might be the closest fit? (Although obviously not a candidate for Saturday given lack of match fitness etc) Thought I read that sims can’t play for us until January Due his previous loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhard Posted 28 November, 2019 Share Posted 28 November, 2019 Did you watch the game? We went for it towards the end of the game for the first time in ages and created more than enough chances to bury Arsenal. It’s not Ralph’s fault that the players missed their chances. I even re-watched the last 18 minutes of the regular time. We are both right. There were many good attacks which should have led to one or the other goal in these minutes. But, starting from the 2-1, EACH corner and freekick, each throw in and each shot from the goalkeeper was delayed, on the limit to a provocation. Not fair. Almost each touch from an opponent or even from the the ball was a "severe" injury, handled by paramedics etc. I think of Bednarek, Armstrong and JWP. And the yellow card for Bertrand. 50% of time or so was spent with breaks during these minutes. I do not believe in Bad Karma, but the goal we conceded at the end was a kind of punishmant for this unfair behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhard Posted 28 November, 2019 Share Posted 28 November, 2019 I even re-watched the last 18 minutes of the regular time. We are both right. There were many good attacks which should have led to one or the other goal in these minutes. But, starting from the 2-1, EACH corner and freekick, each throw in and each shot from the goalkeeper was delayed, on the limit to a provocation. Not fair. Almost each touch from an opponent or even from the the ball was a "severe" injury, handled by paramedics etc. I think of Bednarek, Armstrong and JWP. And the yellow card for Bertrand. 50% of time or so was spent with breaks during these minutes. I do not believe in Bad Karma, but the goal we conceded at the end was a kind of punishmant for this unfair behaviour. I am sorry for Armstrong, that was not a light injury, as I originally thought .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 29 November, 2019 Share Posted 29 November, 2019 We won't beat Watford without Armstrong. Hugely important to us playing 4-3-3 with a high intensity. Agree. He’s underrated imo. Nothing spectacular, but does the hard graft and actually gives us half a threat in the final 3rd. I’d rather we give slattery a run out then reverting back to PEH, JWP, OR which just doesn’t work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warsash saint Posted 29 November, 2019 Share Posted 29 November, 2019 My 50th Birthday on Sunday:scared: Will therefore have a fiver on a 5 - 0 win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 29 November, 2019 Share Posted 29 November, 2019 (edited) Bound to be an absolute cracker Mum's 80th Family dinner Saturday night all booked up before Sky o'clock poked their 5 eggs in, so 2 more empty seats. Maybe I should follow Warsash Saints lead (Happy Birthday Sunday) and head down the bookies too........................do you think they will do me an each way bet:D Edited 29 November, 2019 by John Boy Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 29 November, 2019 Share Posted 29 November, 2019 Do a Yankee. Score, first scorer, Deeney to score and Hojberg to be sent off.. Bit late to do an Emery,Silva, Hassenhutl and Solskjaer sacked this weekend bet seeing as Unai has already gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintZamboni Posted 29 November, 2019 Share Posted 29 November, 2019 Anyone but Romeu in for Armstrong. We can’t come off the back of a pressing, high energy performance and bring back a DM who despite his merits, plods. Throw in a youngster for some energy and enthusiasm and stick Djenepo in for Obafemi as Watford won’t play high like Arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 29 November, 2019 Share Posted 29 November, 2019 Agree. He’s underrated imo. Nothing spectacular, but does the hard graft and actually gives us half a threat in the final 3rd. I’d rather we give slattery a run out then reverting back to PEH, JWP, OR which just doesn’t work.Slattery's a slow plodder too, unfortunately. Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 29 November, 2019 Share Posted 29 November, 2019 Insurance bets loaded COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musesaint Posted 29 November, 2019 Share Posted 29 November, 2019 If we can’t beat Watford we need to pack our bags for the championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefoggy Posted 29 November, 2019 Share Posted 29 November, 2019 If we can’t beat Watford we need to pack our bags for the championship We are already down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 29 November, 2019 Share Posted 29 November, 2019 Despite all of the dross I’ve had to watch at St Mary’s of late I’m strangely optimistic about this one. Please don’t let me down Saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manina-pub Posted 29 November, 2019 Share Posted 29 November, 2019 http://wfcforums.com/index.php?threads/southampton-vs-watford-fc-30-11-19.56488/ Their take .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 29 November, 2019 Share Posted 29 November, 2019 Slattery's a slow plodder too, unfortunately. Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk Maybe but you wouldn't exclude Targett or Ward Prowse, sims or Stephens from that charge surely. Just seems to have been a rather uninspired crop of youngsters from the Academy. On that basis alone isn't it worth giving Slattery a run of games to show us what he can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhard Posted 29 November, 2019 Share Posted 29 November, 2019 Having read RHs statements during the week I am pretty optimistic. He assured no less that the he and the squad will again concentrate on what was lost in the last months - presssing, running etc., as we already saw against Arsenal. Therefore 3-0 or 4-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza82 Posted 30 November, 2019 Share Posted 30 November, 2019 Armstrong out Adams in. Boufal on the bench Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 30 November, 2019 Share Posted 30 November, 2019 Just been out for a coffee. My mate held a bin lid open for the empty cup and I missed from about 10 inches. I instantly thought of Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Studio Posted 30 November, 2019 Share Posted 30 November, 2019 Well- if we are back to playing like we used to then it should be one of our favourite scorelines: Saints 3v1 Watford (would have liked to see 3-0 but it isn't going to happen that way is it?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 30 November, 2019 Share Posted 30 November, 2019 2-0 to saints, when it probably should be around 5-2 given the missed chances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 30 November, 2019 Share Posted 30 November, 2019 2-0 to saints, when it probably should be around 5-2 given the missed chances Has a horse kicked you in the head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 30 November, 2019 Share Posted 30 November, 2019 2-0 to saints, when it probably should be around 5-2 given the missed chances Great a clean sheet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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