Jimmy_D Posted 5 May, 2021 Share Posted 5 May, 2021 9 minutes ago, Toussaint said: You weren’t Tony Blair’s spin doctor in a former life were you? You’ve just convinced me we are one of the best teams in the world, fair play! Football always has ups and downs. We might have had a run of horrendous form, but the season certainly isn’t the complete write-off that some are trying to make it out to be. Last calendar year our results WERE among the best in the world. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/premier-league/jahrestabelle/wettbewerb/GB1/saison_id/2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 5 May, 2021 Share Posted 5 May, 2021 3 minutes ago, Jimmy_D said: Football always has ups and downs. We might have had a run of horrendous form, but the season certainly isn’t the complete write-off that some are trying to make it out to be. Last calendar year our results WERE among the best in the world. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/premier-league/jahrestabelle/wettbewerb/GB1/saison_id/2020 The extreme nature of our season is what's creating the reactions I think. Our start was excellent, top of the pile and all that jazz. But the second half is bottom of the pile, not even close to anything else. I think you've still got to judge it over an entire season though and It'll be interesting to see where we finish, still think we've got a chance of mid 40's and around 14th/13th place and for me that would equal a season which is about par for this squad. It would be interesting to see how the results would have gone during Dec/January if we had the likes of Ings/Vestergaard/KWP available - you'd argue we'd have picked up more points in those games against Fulham and maybe even WHU at home which were both 0-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 5 May, 2021 Share Posted 5 May, 2021 50 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: The extreme nature of our season is what's creating the reactions I think. Our start was excellent, top of the pile and all that jazz. But the second half is bottom of the pile, not even close to anything else. I think you've still got to judge it over an entire season though and It'll be interesting to see where we finish, still think we've got a chance of mid 40's and around 14th/13th place and for me that would equal a season which is about par for this squad. It would be interesting to see how the results would have gone during Dec/January if we had the likes of Ings/Vestergaard/KWP available - you'd argue we'd have picked up more points in those games against Fulham and maybe even WHU at home which were both 0-0. Plus we’ve had some controversial penalty decisions go against us. More than I can remember from previous seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 5 May, 2021 Share Posted 5 May, 2021 10 minutes ago, Whitey Grandad said: Plus we’ve had some controversial penalty decisions go against us. More than I can remember from previous seasons. I'd say that Villa home result for one should have been 3 points. We had so many opportunities and then they decided to disallow two totally fine goals for us. That would have given us 40 points. Questionable calls in that Wolves home game as well, we were fairly comfortable until they decided to give Wolves a pen that never ever was. Then our heads dropped. Been a weird season. If it wasn't for injuries and those weird decisions in a couple of games, we could have been up there with Leeds or Villa in the mid 40's already. Then it would look totally different and no one would be picking on Ralph for a lack of 'plan b'. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Curse of St Mary's Posted 6 May, 2021 Share Posted 6 May, 2021 8 hours ago, S-Clarke said: I'd say that Villa home result for one should have been 3 points. We had so many opportunities and then they decided to disallow two totally fine goals for us. That would have given us 40 points. Questionable calls in that Wolves home game as well, we were fairly comfortable until they decided to give Wolves a pen that never ever was. Then our heads dropped. Been a weird season. If it wasn't for injuries and those weird decisions in a couple of games, we could have been up there with Leeds or Villa in the mid 40's already. Then it would look totally different and no one would be picking on Ralph for a lack of 'plan b'. We were on the ropes straight away in second half v wolves all because Ralph didn't react to Traore playing a free role in-between the lines which was causing us big problems. That second half was up there with WBA and Leeds games. Awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 6 May, 2021 Share Posted 6 May, 2021 11 hours ago, S-Clarke said: The extreme nature of our season is what's creating the reactions I think. Our start was excellent, top of the pile and all that jazz. But the second half is bottom of the pile, not even close to anything else. I think you've still got to judge it over an entire season though and It'll be interesting to see where we finish, still think we've got a chance of mid 40's and around 14th/13th place and for me that would equal a season which is about par for this squad. It would be interesting to see how the results would have gone during Dec/January if we had the likes of Ings/Vestergaard/KWP available - you'd argue we'd have picked up more points in those games against Fulham and maybe even WHU at home which were both 0-0. It's a funny one, I think if you'd asked fans before the start of the season 80% of us would have said "mid-table and a decent cup run please mate". We're comfortably mid-table, got to the FA Cup semi-final, but our atrocious form since beating Liverpool has been a real downer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 6 May, 2021 Share Posted 6 May, 2021 3 hours ago, igsey said: We're comfortably mid-table 16th or 17th after the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kidd Posted 6 May, 2021 Share Posted 6 May, 2021 2 hours ago, qwertyell said: 16th or 17th after the weekend. You got the lottery numbers aswell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 6 May, 2021 Share Posted 6 May, 2021 Arse v Villarreal...Why can’t you select no commentary anymore? Miss monotone cliche is nearly as boring as Martin “wokie” Tyler and Alan “interesting” Smith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 6 May, 2021 Share Posted 6 May, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Toussaint said: Arse v Villarreal...Why can’t you select no commentary anymore? Miss monotone cliche is nearly as boring as Martin “wokie” Tyler and Alan “interesting” Smith Awful isn’t it. Does she ever shut up, buts in every few seconds. Sometimes saying nothing adds to the commentary, she’s incapable of that. Edited 6 May, 2021 by Lord Duckhunter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 6 May, 2021 Share Posted 6 May, 2021 2 minutes ago, Lord Duckhunter said: Awful isn’t it. Does she ever shut up, buts in every few seconds. Sometimes saying nothing adds to the commentary, she’s incapable of that. Hopefully when crowds are back they won’t feel so compelled to talk endless words just to fill the vacuum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 Shapps mentioning the possibility of the CL final being moved to UK somewhere. It'd be bonkers not to do that IMO; two English teams travelling to the other side of Europe, to play in a COVID bubble in an empty stadium in a red list country would just be madness. Give it to Wembley and let some fans in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanh Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 3 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: Shapps mentioning the possibility of the CL final being moved to UK somewhere. It'd be bonkers not to do that IMO; two English teams travelling to the other side of Europe, to play in a COVID bubble in an empty stadium in a red list country would just be madness. Give it to Wembley and let some fans in. Wembley is hosting the Championship playoff final on the same day as the Champions League final so that probably won't work. Villa Park would make sense given it will be reduced capacity wherever it is played, but I guess UEFA will want a prestigious venue if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 So move the Championship playoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 Fratton Park is available, holds 200,000 I heard... MLG notes: yes, yes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiberalCommunist Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 Anyone watching Fox/Toon? Soyuncu just made a mistake that gifted Willock a goal. But in trying to redeem himself, all I could think was 'make contact with the ball AND the player!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 0-2 Leicester looking very much second best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 Leicester have just been off it, not close enough, too slow on and off the ball. We'd have comfortably beaten them last week if we had 11 men IMO. Cheers officials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiberalCommunist Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 I never enjoy us slipping a place in the table, but I'm enjoying Brodgers getting thrashed by Meat head. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 8 minutes ago, LiberalCommunist said: I never enjoy us slipping a place in the table, but I'm enjoying Brodgers getting thrashed by Meat head. We'll only slip one more place this season, thank god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31cc Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 0-4... Oh dear Brendan, name being crossed off for the Spurs interview! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 Surely they won’t implode again and miss out on a Champions League spot for a second season in a row will they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 Oh what could have been if we didn't surrender in the semi final. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 18 minutes ago, LiberalCommunist said: I never enjoy us slipping a place in the table, but I'm enjoying Brodgers getting thrashed by Meat head. Burnley vs Fulham Monday, and you've got to hope Burnley win that to fully ensure our safety. Looks like we really are going to finish 17th. And we don't deserve anything else to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorchester Saint Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 We’re going to finish 17th aren’t we...🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 1 minute ago, Dorchester Saint said: We’re going to finish 17th aren’t we...🙄 If we are lucky, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackedoff Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 4 minutes ago, BotleySaint said: Burnley vs Fulham Monday, and you've got to hope Burnley win that to fully ensure our safety. Looks like we really are going to finish 17th. And we don't deserve anything else to be honest. Well the warning signs for next season are well and truly there,but will probably be unheeded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorchester Saint Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 Just now, Micky said: If we are lucky, yes. Lucky? Are you suggesting we’ll finish lower than that? 🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 Leicester's remaining 3.... Away at Man Utd Away at Chelsea (FA Cup Final just before) Home to Spurs. I think they've fucked it, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 2 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: Leicester's remaining 3.... Away at Man Utd Away at Chelsea (FA Cup Final just before) Home to Spurs. I think they've fucked it, again. Add to the fact West Ham have quite an easy run in after Everton. Brighton, West Brom and Us on the final day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 3 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: Leicester's remaining 3.... Away at Man Utd Away at Chelsea (FA Cup Final just before) Home to Spurs. I think they've fucked it, again. I think they will be fine for Top 4, but they are certainly leaving it tight which in truth is is needed because the PL was becoming stale with seemingly there being not much to play for Their game at Utd I can see them winning as I expect Utd will be heavily rotated. Ditto the same for the Spurs fixture too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 2 minutes ago, BotleySaint said: Add to the fact West Ham have quite an easy run in after Everton. Brighton, West Brom and Us on the final day. Be a good thing when we deny them on the final day then. A Newcastle team who've been largely atrocious this season are now ahead of us (although we do have games in hand). Bit depressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 7 minutes ago, Dorchester Saint said: Lucky? Are you suggesting we’ll finish lower than that? 🤣🤣 No mate, we'll finish lowest of the low without getting relegated, which is about all we deserve after this car crash of a season. Next season though, I really fear for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Keef Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 Of course I don't like us slipping a place, but...... Hahahahahahaha "Rat Boy" Vardy, "Gobshite" Maddison and their mates fucking it up.....again. Couldn't happen to a nicer bunch. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 5 minutes ago, Micky said: No mate, we'll finish lowest of the low without getting relegated, which is about all we deserve after this car crash of a season. Next season though, I really fear for us. I'm a little bit nervous for next season, for sure. But let's see what we do with the squad in the summer. I have a feeling there will be more changes than we expect, the club have 100% acknowledged that we are not strong enough depth wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 23 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: I'm a little bit nervous for next season, for sure. But let's see what we do with the squad in the summer. I have a feeling there will be more changes than we expect, the club have 100% acknowledged that we are not strong enough depth wise. Sadly as Saints fans we all know that the board like to acknowledge things without ever doing anything about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 1 minute ago, Lee On Solent Saint said: Sadly as Saints fans we all know that the board like to acknowledge things without ever doing anything about it! I think they want to, they're not going to avoid doing it themselves. I don't have a problem with this board. It's just where the funds come from, we either manage to sell a couple or some investment comes in time. It's clear it's never coming from Gao, so we just need to get that chapter done and dusted as quick as we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo1976 Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 55 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: Leicester's remaining 3.... Away at Man Utd Away at Chelsea (FA Cup Final just before) Home to Spurs. I think they've fucked it, again. Fucking hope so , then all the praise heaped on them by the commentators might just calm down with the Foxes love in . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 Leicester imploding for the second season in a row when on the verge of something big. Just like Liverpool did a few years ago, one thing they both have in common, who was manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 7 May, 2021 Share Posted 7 May, 2021 1 hour ago, S-Clarke said: Leicester's remaining 3.... Away at Man Utd Away at Chelsea (FA Cup Final just before) Home to Spurs. I think they've fucked it, again. Man United will play their weakest team, under the guise of resting players for Europa League but with the handy bonus of making things more difficult for Liverpool if they lose to Leicester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiberalCommunist Posted 8 May, 2021 Share Posted 8 May, 2021 We should all enjoy Leicester's story, the way they threaten to interrupt the big six in the league and upset the constant. The problem is they are not plucky, they are really arrogant. The media love fest makes commentary unbearable. And add to that Vardy & Maddison's rat faces while they dive around and fake injury, well its a broken deal. I'd prefer West Ham to steal the glory. and I don't like them much! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 8 May, 2021 Share Posted 8 May, 2021 Is it just me or has Rooney picked up a whiff of a Dutch accent somehow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 8 May, 2021 Share Posted 8 May, 2021 Oh dear Rooney... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapel End Posted 8 May, 2021 Share Posted 8 May, 2021 Mike Dean making ridiculous decisions again, never a foul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 8 May, 2021 Share Posted 8 May, 2021 It's a good job fans aren't allowed in the stadium because Derby fans would be tearing it down. Absolute madness to stick with Rooney when Steve McClaren is sat picking up a wage in an upstairs role. McClaren ain't no genius but he's organised enough to not lose 8 games out if nine and relegate that team. The ultimate vanity appointment and an absolute disaster. Glum times in Derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 8 May, 2021 Share Posted 8 May, 2021 (edited) Some grim defending by Derby today, they don't deserve anything. Quite glad they are going down because I'm still annoyed about that play off semi final. Edited 8 May, 2021 by The Cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapel End Posted 8 May, 2021 Share Posted 8 May, 2021 Just now, The Cat said: Some grim defending by Derby today, they don't deserve anything. Quite glad they are going down because I'm still annoyed about that play off final. Great isn't it 🤭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 8 May, 2021 Share Posted 8 May, 2021 Oh, hold on they have a penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 8 May, 2021 Share Posted 8 May, 2021 3-3, boooooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapel End Posted 8 May, 2021 Share Posted 8 May, 2021 (edited) Bugger Come on Rotherham Edited 8 May, 2021 by Chapel End Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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