DT Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Armstrong. He gives us something that we had been missing in midfield. Absolutely this. Mobility and energy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Can someone clever post our goals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Are we 13th ? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 What a great week. Big pat on the back to Ralph for sticking with a 4-4-2. Redmond, Armstrong and Stephens outstanding. So good to see Che Adams making a good contribution...he and Obafemi are the future for Saints, not Shane Long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 excellent performance. All get 10/10 from me. two awesome goals, a clean sheet and a thoroughly deserved victory (again). JwP and Armstrong were superly superb the commentators annoyed me a lot. Made out that we parked the bus etc..we didn't, just defended well. Actually on Final Score Saints were praised for not parking the bus, and that their possession play led to Redmond's brilliantly taken goal. /QUOTE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 No. Checked and edited to 14th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushey Saint Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 This totally makes up for Christmas with the in-laws!!! Now let's not go too far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermitsaint Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Happy for Obefemi, thought Adams looked promising. Would rather either over Long. Finally a result to be proud of. Team played well. Armstrong showed what we miss and wish Prowse was capable of. Another nothing game for Prowse. Redmond's poor decision making was saved after Armstrong did all the hard work and gifted it to him. Defence was solid other than Cedric belting it up field and losing possession constantly. Chelsea couldn't get it together but felt we deserved it. Could have had more if Redmond was smarter. Good confidence booster for us. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Wow! I didn’t expect that. I was wrong with the Villa result and massively wrong today! I’m eating a huge slice of humble pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Can someone clever post our goals? https://www.skysports.com/football/chelsea-vs-soton/408163 Says its free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Think the Chelsea CB assisted the Redmond goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Watched that on Prime and I didn’t get nervous once. They were superb today, every single one of them (bar Adams) - best I have seen for months. Very pleased for Obafemi, I still think he’s got something about him if he stays fit. Adams was superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Ralph says it was best performance since his arrival. Correct! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Now let's not go too far! I've done it 19 years in a row. It's getting a little bit easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackedoff Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Hope this doesn't convince Gao to keep his cheque book away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Think the Chelsea CB assisted the Redmond goal. Kante wasn’t it? A shame that it takes the edge off a brilliantly worked team goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Kante wasn’t it? A shame that it takes the edge off a brilliantly worked team goal. It doesn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Was a bit surprised Armstrong didn't get MOTM, but JWP worked very hard too. Defensive shape looked good today. We hoofed well when appropriate, but on occasions the linking of Armstrong ,JWP, Redmond and Bertrand going forward was a real threat. Great goal by Obafemi and Hojbjerg's critics need to look at the assist. Shout out for Adams too. Worked hard, held the ball up, passed well (nearly always) and I just wish he'd got to that Redmond cross. Just needs a goal. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronCitySaint Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Fantastic performance by the whole team. Chelsea never threatened because we didn't let them. Dominated the whole game and that is the best we have played for a long time. Keep it up for 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Happy for Obefemi, thought Adams looked promising. Would rather either over Long. Finally a result to be proud of. Team played well. Armstrong showed what we miss and wish Prowse was capable of. Another nothing game for Prowse. Redmond's poor decision making was saved after Armstrong did all the hard work and gifted it to him. Defence was solid other than Cedric belting it up field and losing possession constantly. Chelsea couldn't get it together but felt we deserved it. Could have had more if Redmond was smarter. Good confidence booster for us. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Prowse was given MOTM. Not saying he necessarily deserved it but think your assessment is a bit wide of the mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Happy for Obefemi, thought Adams looked promising. Would rather either over Long. Finally a result to be proud of. Team played well. Armstrong showed what we miss and wish Prowse was capable of. Another nothing game for Prowse. Redmond's poor decision making was saved after Armstrong did all the hard work and gifted it to him. Defence was solid other than Cedric belting it up field and losing possession constantly. Chelsea couldn't get it together but felt we deserved it. Could have had more if Redmond was smarter. Good confidence booster for us. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Prowse was given MOM on tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr27 Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 The Chelsea bias on Amazon is cringe worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Going to be a very quiet night on here from the Skate brigade and general whingers. Merry Christmas. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 "Madness to rest Ings..." Happy Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhard Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 No - Chelsea didn't have an awful day. We made them look awful. An away win against a top 4 team boosts morale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 The Chelsea bias on Amazon is cringe worthy.The Amazon who have spent a good 8 mins interviewing/swooning over Hasenhutl? They've barely spoken about Chelsea in the post match. Fu ck knows what you people want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 The Chelsea bias on Amazon is cringe worthy. Well, they've got their ex assistant manager and an ex=player (who seems to have forgotten that he played for us). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Going to be a very quiet night on here from the Skate brigade and general whingers. Merry Christmas. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Yes, a shame you’ve felt the need to post this sh1te on an otherwise positive vibe thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 The difference between us "playing brave" and playing timid and negative is night and day. Same players, totally different mindset - but it has to come from Ralph. I'm still not sure what our best starting line-up looks like but Armstrong needs to be in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Well, they've got their ex assistant manager and an ex=player (who seems to have forgotten that he played for us). Both have been glowing in their praise for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 What a wonderful away performance. We were disciplined, in control, and made Chelsea look very ordinary. Hopefully we can push on now and beat Palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Yes, a shame you’ve felt the need to post this sh1te on an otherwise positive vibe thread.What's sh!te about that? I'm just celebrating the great result and the fact that we won't have to put up with the posters who love to be negative. I'm totally positive and happy. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Not that it makes the goal worth any less, but it’s a shame that last touch was off the Chelsea player for our second goal. That goes down as one of our best goals of all time without that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Going to be a very quiet night on here from the Skate brigade and general whingers. Merry Christmas. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk That s for sure, there are probably slitting their wrists cause they can t say anything after this. Still want Ralph out you clueless lot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Woooooow. Prowse and Hoj absolutely bossed the midfield. Where did that performance come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Best I've seen us for a good while. Have to give Ralph credit for the turnaround in performance. Let's hope we can kick on from here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Adams was superb The Redmond finished 'team' goal started when, despite being isolated upfield against 2 defenders, he won a throw in level with the Chelsea penalty box. Bertrand took the throw and something like 18 passes later, and involving most of the Saints outfield players, the ball was in the Chelsea net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Mockles Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Chelsea haven’t lost at home on Boxing Day for 15 years. Haha. Unlucky ⚽️⚽️ Superb result. Only caught half the match. Didn’t realise it was on Amazon. DOH! Obafemi scored a cracking goal, great finish. We played so well. Superb one touch passing. Armstrong, Redmond, JWP. Put a shift in. Why couldn’t that happen earlier?! Fair play to Ralph today, he got his tactics spot-on. Organised and arguably the best performance I’ve seen this season. Let’s hope that doesn’t delude Gao enough to think we don’t desperately need defenders and a midfield option in January. Fair play Saints. Excellent result. We were 13th up until Everton won but passed our local lot, Brighton, Bournemouth and West Ham and now sit at 14th. One win away from ARSEnal. Improving our GD gradually. Palace next. COME ON YOU SAINTS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Happy for Obefemi, thought Adams looked promising. Would rather either over Long. Finally a result to be proud of. Team played well. Armstrong showed what we miss and wish Prowse was capable of. Another nothing game for Prowse. Redmond's poor decision making was saved after Armstrong did all the hard work and gifted it to him. Defence was solid other than Cedric belting it up field and losing possession constantly. Chelsea couldn't get it together but felt we deserved it. Could have had more if Redmond was smarter. Good confidence booster for us. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Everyone to a man who I watched that game with said Prowse was the best player on the park. Ran the midfield, put in tackle after tackle after tackle and protected the back four brilliantly. Redmond was looking like getting back to his form of last season, and despite making a few poor decisions, by and large out in a very good performance. I know that everyone has an opinion, but everyone has an arsehole too and yours is quite simply wrong. Silly post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 The atmosphere in the pre-match pub and the ground this Saturday should be a bit better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Prowse was given MOTM. Not saying he necessarily deserved it but think your assessment is a bit wide of the mark. Great team performance. Armstrong was quality and I will leave this here. James Ward-Prowse was the only player on the pitch to run over 12km in a tireless display. The midfielder contributed nine tackles - three more than anyone on the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue_Saint Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Outstanding. 2nd goal, goal of the season contender. Absolutely buzzing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 The Redmond finished 'team' goal started when, despite being isolated upfield against 2 defenders, he won a throw in level with the Chelsea penalty box. Bertrand took the throw and something like 18 passes later, and involving most of the Saints outfield players, the ball was in the Chelsea net. And yet Lampard claims we scored from two breakaway goals. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Ralph's comment on Amazon: 'I had also lost my way.' We now have a settled side, who know their jobs and can work together effectively. That will not work against every team we play, but it gives us one hell of a platform to carry on with. That was delightful. Armstrong should have been MOTM for me, but that could have gone to effectively anyone out there for the work put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 (edited) Excellent performance from the back. McCarthy deserved his clean sheet. Both full backs defended well and when able especially Bertrand attacked well. The centre backs defended really well but for God's sake under pressure be smart, don't dither, whack it up the other end. In front of them Hojbjerg and Especially JWP who probably had his best game ever. They supported each other and played fairly close to each other. Armstrong was brilliant at times and worked really hard. Redmond had a good game, supported Bertrand as well as Armstrong on the other side. He had several chances, good crosses and finished well for his goal. Adams worked his socks off and was an important part of the win. Showed good control and fought for everything. Nearly got on the end of Redmond's pass but it was just deflected away from him. Obefimi took his goal brilliantly. At times he was switching off and letting Chelsea players go. He needs to raise his concentration because he could defend high up with his pace. He is still playing at U21 thinking except when on the ball when he picks up the pace. Very young but could be a proper handful. Ings, Romeu and Boufal helped us get over the line. Another good win without playing backwards and sideways. 33% possession, two goals. Possession just slows us down, defend and strike quickly suits us better. Our best performance of the season. Now to sort out our home form. I don't want to see the slow passing around at the back that plays into our opponent's hands. It ruins our tempo and pressing. Well done to Ralph for setting it up right and picking Obefimi with a rest for Ings. What the hell was Bertrand's booking by Jon Moss about that early in the match. Aspilecueta took a lot longer in the dying seconds and Moss let it go. Edited 26 December, 2019 by derry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 The Amazon who have spent a good 8 mins interviewing/swooning over Hasenhutl? They've barely spoken about Chelsea in the post match. Fu ck knows what you people want. Agreed. The last match on Amazon (Norwich) was fantastic and was very neutral. Both Hasenhuttl and Farke had post match pitchside interviews. I’ve been impressed with Amazon’s output. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Great team performance. Armstrong was quality and I will leave this here. James Ward-Prowse was the only player on the pitch to run over 12km in a tireless display. The midfielder contributed nine tackles - three more than anyone on the pitchGood post. One day the unbelievers will wake up to how much JWP contributes. Ah no, wait a minute, he came from Portsmouth so he must be cr@p. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Sensational performance - didn't give Chelsea a sniff! If you put together a compilation of our last few away games (Arsenal, Newcastle, Villa, Chelsea) you'd think we were a top eight side again. The manager's got us set up nicely on the road. If only we could transfer that assuredness of foot back at St Mary's. Armstrong had his best game in a Saints shirt. Ward-Prowse had his best game in a central midfield two. Stephens was flawless. A great team effort - a cracking way to meet the halfway point of the season with a little forward momentum. Merry bloody Christmas! Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Saint Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Interesting from Ralph in the post-match interview. Admitted that he lost his way a bit earlier in the season and had to come up with new ideas as what he was doing wasn't working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Sky has our passing accuracy at 63% (Chelsea 81%) Didnt feel like that watching it today. Felt our ball retention and accuracy was v good today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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