Saints 1-2 Wolves - Match Thread

[Totton Saint]

4 minutes ago, alehouseboys said:

If you don't cancel it then Amazon would just take £7.99 for another month and so on. However, it asks if you'd like a reminder a few days before it's due where you can then cancel before payment comes out, you'd get an email. Alternatively, there's nothing to stop you signing up and then cancelling almost straight away, you'll still get it free for the remainder of the month.

Thanks for that helpful advice. and checking the forum. How do I connect my smart TV to the internet please?

[hasper57saint]

Spoke to one of my neighbours earlier and he said ‘ Some of the Wolves players should be in the Portuguese Olympic Diving Team’. Wonder why?

[CWD]

On 12/02/2021 at 11:09, Saint_Tony said:

hoping for a win and to get back on track. In terms of importance, our most important game coming up is Bournemouth. It is unrealistic for us to make top 7, and ludicrous to suggest we may get relegated. 

Think we will win this 3-1.

Agreed. The cup is definitely the priority now but we need to get back into some some sort of form leading up to it. We are a team that relies hugely on confidence and momentum.

Next few weeks could be exciting.

[Totton Saint]

28 minutes ago, Totton Saint said:

Thanks for that helpful advice. and checking the forum. How do I connect my smart TV to the internet please?

Alehouse, I have signed up to Amazon Prime . Thanks again. I  saw the game that provoked the Alehouse brawlers retort from Shankly.

[alehouseboys]

34 minutes ago, Totton Saint said:

Thanks for that helpful advice. and checking the forum. How do I connect my smart TV to the internet please?

In your TV menu there should be an option to set up a wireless connection to your wifi.

I've got Virgin so it's on channel 205, you'd just need to sign in (it gives you a code to enter on amazon.co.uk/mytv on on your computer/device). If you've had the Prime free trial recently it blocks you taking it out again for a few months.

Edit: OK Totton Saint, nice one, hadn't seen your update before posting

Edited 13 February, 2021 by alehouseboys

[Totton Saint]

9 minutes ago, CWD said:

Agreed. The cup is definitely the priority now but we need to get back into some some sort of form leading up to it. We are a team that relies hugely on confidence and momentum.

Next few weeks could be exciting.

So will waiting for the team selection for Sunday

[Whitey Grandad]

3 hours ago, M271 said:

Only on Amazon Prime + streams. I got a free month of Amazon Prime over Christmas so not now eligible 😞 

Get someone else to sign up for a free month and borrow their login details.

Edited 13 February, 2021 by Whitey Grandad

[Charlie Wayman]

3 hours ago, Totton Saint said:

Thanks for that helpful advice. and checking the forum. How do I connect my smart TV to the internet please?

Yes but if you shop regularly on Amazon, the next day free delivery service - worth about £4.95 for each purchase - you only need to make a couple of purchases each month to save more than the monthly fee. Thank about that before you cancel.

[Dark Munster]

6 hours ago, CWD said:

Agreed. The cup is definitely the priority now but we need to get back into some some sort of form leading up to it. We are a team that relies hugely on confidence and momentum.

Next few weeks could be exciting.

I think that's true for most sports teams (not just football).

[Dark Munster]

11 hours ago, Fitzhugh Fella said:

Redmond and impact are two words that are incompatible 

Not always, there can be quite an impact when he runs into a defender.

[sibster]

5 hours ago, Charlie Wayman said:

Yes but if you shop regularly on Amazon, the next day free delivery service - worth about £4.95 for each purchase - you only need to make a couple of purchases each month to save more than the monthly fee. Thank about that before you cancel.

I agree; we have had prime for a while now and it is well worth the cost. The addition of the football makes it even better value.

[AlexLaw76]

36 minutes ago, sibster said:

I agree; we have had prime for a while now and it is well worth the cost. The addition of the football makes it even better value.

Snap ref Amazon Prime. Easily worth the cost even without sport.

I know Amazon are pushing for same-day delivery in some cases, over here.  That is what kills the high street; their online presence/service is diabolical in far too many cases.  I do not mind click and collect, but many high street 'brands' are just pathetic at it.  

[JRM]

At least if the game is dull tomorrow I now know where to do some online shopping. 

Early kick off on a Sunday, poor weather conditions, can't see it being a classic, will go for 1-1. 

 

[bangkoksaint]

Amazon Prime is also an App on Sky Q. The quality through Sky on Amazon Prime is excellent 

[Toadhall Saint]

33 minutes ago, bangkoksaint said:

Amazon Prime is also an App on Sky Q. The quality through Sky on Amazon Prime is excellent 

That’s how I’ll be watching. 👍

[woodsaint1]

I know we've lost the last 5 in the league, but just seen on motd that we're 19th in the form table for the last 10 games (6 points from 30). We need a win tomorrow to stop the rot

[JRM]

49 minutes ago, woodsaint1 said:

I know we've lost the last 5 in the league, but just seen on motd that we're 19th in the form table for the last 10 games (6 points from 30). We need a win tomorrow to stop the rot

Yes definitely, it's not like a one or two week bad spell, it's been two months, 1 win in 10 league games, we went top of the league temporarily when we took the lead at Arsenal, since then we've hardly scored (5 goals in 10) hardly got any points and are dropping down the table like a stone. 

Thank God the bottom three are so poor and we're still doing the business in the FA Cup, doesn't make the bad run seem so bad when adding cup results in. 

Hopefully we avoid more injuries and can get a good run going again. 

Ralph talked about importance of time on the training pitch, he'll be looking for a few weeks without midweek games as we've struggled with that. 

[Turkish]

17 minutes ago, JRM said:

Yes definitely, it's not like a one or two week bad spell, it's been two months, 1 win in 10 league games, we went top of the league temporarily when we took the lead at Arsenal, since then we've hardly scored (5 goals in 10) hardly got any points and are dropping down the table like a stone. 

Thank God the bottom three are so poor and we're still doing the business in the FA Cup, doesn't make the bad run seem so bad when adding cup results in. 

Hopefully we avoid more injuries and can get a good run going again. 

Ralph talked about importance of time on the training pitch, he'll be looking for a few weeks without midweek games as we've struggled with that. 

It was actually the arsenal game where our form started to dip. After that a loss against city, two 0-0 draw v Fulham and west ham, a win v Liverpool into the losing run we are now in. All in all as bad a run as good the run was before. You can argue we’ve been unlucky in some games, injuries etc but it’s a terrible run, few goals, loads of goals against. Hopefully wolves on Thursday was the start of the comeback.

[rooney]

16 hours ago, Whitey Grandad said:

Get someone else to sign up for a free month and borrow their login details.

But Amazon need your phone number to check when you try to log in.

[Jeremy]

A near-full strength team playing somewehre near it's best can beat anybody on the day. We know that's true because they have. I'm back betting $10 on a win after the last performance.  

[Maya's Dad]

13 hours ago, Dark Munster said:

Not always, there can be quite an impact when he runs into a defender.

never happens anymore because he has forgotten how to run at defenders

[eelpie]

Exhaustion and disruption due to so many key players out. Now they are back and , yes, having to get match sharpness again, but the team are fresher than they have been for weeks. I can'y predict the result, but a draw seems most likely . The team will be on the road back to success!

[Charlie Wayman]

If Walker-Peters & Armstrong find their best form today we will win comfortably. They are the key to our success and especially if the big man is fully fit and firing on all guns in defence then 3-0 should be attainable. 

Just time those runs behind the lines better lads.

[nta786]

I wonder if this game is kicking off at 12 purely because both teams are owned by the Chinese 

 

Edited 14 February, 2021 by nta786

[Toussaint]

11 hours ago, woodsaint1 said:

I know we've lost the last 5 in the league, but just seen on motd that we're 19th in the form table for the last 10 games (6 points from 30). We need a win tomorrow to stop the rot

 Not only would it stop the rot, if you look at the table, if we could string a few results together we’d be right up there again. There is no reason why we couldn’t do that, given nearly everyone is back to fitness plus Mincooper, and a couple of the B team starting to stick their heads above the parapet.  
 

i can feel myself starting to regret this wave of positivity already. 

[Lighthouse]

14 minutes ago, nta786 said:

I wonder if this game is kicking off at 12 purely because both teams are owned by the Chinese 

 

That doesn’t mean we have any particular fan base over there. I doubt even our owners watch most of the games.

[Appy]

Two changes from Thursday 

[Dusic]

Interesting, means one of McCarthy, Vestergaard or Minamino doesn't start.

I would guess Minamino bench as Ralph already confirmed McCarthy will play.

Edited 14 February, 2021 by Dusic

[Saint Garrett]

1 minute ago, Appy said:

Two changes from Thursday 

Vestergaard in for Salisu and Adams in for Redmond or Djenepo would be my guess. Or Minimino in 

[Saint Pete]

3 minutes ago, Appy said:

Two changes from Thursday 

Vest and Adams in?

[Master Bates]

3 minutes ago, Appy said:

Two changes from Thursday 

Do we have Fosters?

[davefizzy14]

I think we will win comfortably today. Another 2-0 would be great - Ings and Minamino COYR 

[Saint Garrett]

2 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said:

Vestergaard in for Salisu and Adams in for Redmond or Djenepo would be my guess. Or Minimino in 

Actually, probably Vestergaard and Macca in

[Totton Saint]

9 minutes ago, Appy said:

Two changes from Thursday 

Does Amazon Prime start broadcasting half hour before Kick Off?

[fez]

[Master Bates]

13 minutes ago, Appy said:

Two changes from Thursday 

3 changes? McCarthy, Vestergaard and Mina?

[beatlesaint]

Ok I'm not sure how Redmond keeps his place but with the exception of him thats what i would have gone with......Forster would have been a 50/50 call tbf

[Appy]

2 minutes ago, Master Bates said:

3 changes? McCarthy, Vestergaard and Mina?

These bloody goalkeepers, every time, sorry! 

Edited 14 February, 2021 by Appy

[Shroppie]

1 minute ago, beatlesaint said:

Ok I'm not sure how Redmond keeps his place but with the exception of him thats what i would have gone with......Forster would have been a 50/50 call tbf

Can only think he's in to give more defensive cover.

[S-Clarke]

It feels and looks like the strongest 11 we've been able to put out for months.

Bench has a bit more meat on the bones as well.

[aintforever]

Surprised Adams has been left out but happy with that.

[Teddeer]

Ralph has shown faith in Redmond. He needs to repay that faith with a more dynamic performance, show some balls going forward and put the ball in the net if and when he gets the chance.

[Toadhall Saint]

6 minutes ago, fez said:

Seems well balanced on paper. 👍

[suewhistle]

29 minutes ago, Toussaint said:

 ...i can feel myself starting to regret this wave of positivity already. 

LOL. We understand, we're Saints fans too.

 

That bench is looking a lot stronger now. I suspect Redmond keeps his place as he's such a confidence player and there were a few signs in the last game of better positional play - he just needs to improve his finishing.

[VictiAbNonem]

I reckon 2-1

McCarthy to mess up stupidly on the edge of the area and gift them an early goal against the run of play.

Ings to equalise just before half time, it's time for him to get his scoring boots back on.

McCarthy to keep us in it with a couple of fine saves in second half

Ward-Prowse free kick (anagram of "We pack red fireworks"!) to win it late, and get JWP level with Beckham's record of 5 direct free-kick goals in a season - he's got loads of time left to smash that record

[VectisSaint]

Just now, Toadhall Saint said:

Seems well balanced on paper. 👍

Much as expected, Ralph had hinted that Redmond was going to play in the striker role. I know he got some stick for the Cup game in midweek, but if you just watched the highlights you would actually think (mistakenly) that he had a good game. Would still prefer Adams, I think left sided midfield is somewhere we really need to improve in the summer, we can do better than Redmond/Djenepo. 

[sad saints fan]

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[pimpin4rizeal]

8 minutes ago, S-Clarke said:

It feels and looks like the strongest 11 we've been able to put out for months.

Bench has a bit more meat on the bones as well.

Hmmm I think Adams for the useless Redmond and maybe Forster deserved a crack at the first team now 

[Totton Saint]

I have stomach cramps with the tension waiting for KO. Pleased with the selection.

[egg]

5 minutes ago, Shroppie said:

Can only think he's in to give more defensive cover.

I've noticed that he gives us a slightly different shape. He drops off Ings in a free ish role making our system more 4231 than 4222. Although I'm not convinced by him in that role (I'd like to see Minamino there, Redmond left) I like the shape of the team.