Liverpool 2-0 Saints - Match Thread

[SKD]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:17, Turkish said:

I really like the look of Tella, final ball lacking but has got something about him 

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Agree. Raw, very raw, but looks like a prospect. 
 

He does have a hint of Sims about him, let’s hope he kicks on. 

[Manuel]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:15, Turkish said:

 Addison was right on top of him, best option was probably to hit it hard and low hope it went though his legs but was far from an easy chance. 

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Correct.  Easy to say from the sofa, but a low shot seemed the only option.  Chipping the keeper wasn't on.

[BotleySaint]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:17, Turkish said:

I really like the look of Tella, final ball lacking but has got something about him 

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He reminds of me of Josh Sims style of play. Direct and fast. Hopefully he works out better.

[Lee On Solent Saint]

Like to see Djenpo have a run at those Liverpool centre halves

[egg]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:17, Turkish said:

I really like the look of Tella, final ball lacking but has got something about him 

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Yep. Just missing that little bit of composure and decision making. He's got pace though, a bit of strength, a few tricks. He's got a chance that's for sure. 

[SKD]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:18, OttawaSaint said:

If he is regularly missing chances then why do you think he should be scoring there?

An on form Ings would likely have tucked it away, but Che’s not Ings nor confident.

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Fair point, to be honest i come to expect him to miss. He’s just not good enough in front of goal, which is my issue with him. 
 

FWIW I really like his play up until the 18 yard box, but I don’t think we’re good enough to have a striker who regularly misses so many expected chances. 

[adrian lord]

Liverpool gone up a gear. We are leaving too much space for them just outside the 18 yard box. 

[Turkish]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:20, BotleySaint said:

He reminds of me of Josh Sims style of play. Direct and fast. Hopefully he works out better.

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Sims always looked a bit too small and weak to me. He had a few good games off the bench but when he started he struggled. Tella is stronger and has an impact when he starts 

[SKD]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:21, egg said:

Yep. Just missing that little bit of composure and decision making. He's got pace though, a bit of strength, a few tricks. He's got a chance that's for sure. 

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He’s arguably on par with Theo in terms of composure and decision making. I’d rather us give Tella a go then Theo. 

[BotleySaint]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:22, adrian lord said:

Liverpool gone up a gear. We are leaving too much space for them just outside the 18 yard box. 

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Yup they clearly want to wrap it up early. Hopefully we can hang on.

[LiberalCommunist]

Okay, that shit cancelled out our disallowed one. Game on now. (cheers phillips)

[SKD]

We need to get that these Cb’s more. Very poor. 

[Toussaint]

Good to see Forster looking more confident and positive 

[StrangelyBrown]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:14, Convict Colony said:

He has played more minutes than any other southampton player in the last 4 seasons and has scored 18 goals. 

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But today he's played pretty well so far... Giving someone pelters for playing badly in a different game is a bit bizarre...

[Saint_clark]

Waiting for the first foul by saints to be a yellow card.

[Chapel End]

We are doing ok but don't have Liverpool’s quality. 

[Toussaint]

Happy if he shoves it down my throat but Walcott should come off.

[SKD]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:26, Chapel End said:

We are doing ok but don't have Liverpool’s quality. 

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Great insight. Sky should sign you up always. 

[Convict Colony]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:25, StrangelyBrown said:

But today he's played pretty well so far... Giving someone pelters for playing badly in a different game is a bit bizarre...

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when he scores i want the credit 

[OttawaSaint]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:27, Toussaint said:

Happy if he shoves it down my throat but Walcott should come off.

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He’d miss your throat and somehow graze an ear hole or something...

[Chez]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:25, StrangelyBrown said:

But today he's played pretty well so far... Giving someone pelters for playing badly in a different game is a bit bizarre...

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if we are talking about Redmond, he's had a decent game. Made a lot of good decisions and has given the ball away much. He's pushing into the space...he just knows he doesnt have the pace to beat the fullback.

[OttawaSaint]

Poor free kick from JWP.

[Heisenberg]

Feels like the type of game for Firmino to come on and boost confidence.... 

[Toussaint]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:30, OttawaSaint said:

Poor free kick from JWP.

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How the heck do you get your pictures before we do??

[Saint_clark]

Getting vibes of United away when Obafemi scored an injury time equaliser.

[aintforever]

How many times are they going to say “this is Ward Prowse territory” before he puts in a cross which amounts to nothing.

[Chez]

KWP having a decent game. Not sure if he could have done more for the goal, but he's been very good on the ball. Back to where he was at teh start of the season.

[OttawaSaint]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:31, Toussaint said:

How the heck do you get your pictures before we do??

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Dunno. On DAZN.

[Saint_clark]

And the first yellow of the game goes to saints for our first "bookable" offence. Unreal.

[Chez]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:33, Chez said:

KWP having a decent game. Not sure if he could have done more for the goal, but he's been very good on the ball. Back to where he was at teh start of the season.

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kiss of death as he gives it away very badly.

[BotleySaint]

There we go. First chance to give us a card and he takes it.

[SKD]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:33, Saint_clark said:

And the first yellow of the game goes to saints for our first "bookable" offence. Unreal.

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In fairness, he stopped a counter attack. It was a yellow 

[Saint_clark]

Theo needs to come off, I'd bring Obafemi on.

[Mr X]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:33, BotleySaint said:

There we go. First chance to give us a card and he takes it.

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He was the only shaking hands 😜

[Chez]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:33, BotleySaint said:

There we go. First chance to give us a card and he takes it.

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it was a clear yellow.

[OttawaSaint]

Ok. Seem enough of Walcott. Change it up Ralph!

[saint michael]

Two new young centre backs who are getting the easiest game of their lives. No wonder Koop said he was confident of them 

[Saint_clark]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:35, Chez said:

it was a clear yellow.

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So were at least two of the challenges made by Liverpool in the first half but he let them go.

[SKD]

Tella a bit too weak there. Showed why he’s dangerous, but also why he maybe isn’t ready in a couple of seconds. 

[OttawaSaint]

Come on Tella, hit it! 

[Chez]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:34, Saint_clark said:

Theo needs to come off, I'd bring Obafemi on.

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not a fan, so Djenepo for me.

[Toussaint]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:36, Chez said:

not a fan, so Djenepo for me.

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Anyone for me

[Saint_clark]

Most dangerous player off. Brilliant.

[obelisk]

Tella looking tired.

[egg]

Probably the kiss of death, but Redmond and Stephens have worked well together against Alexander-Arnold and Salah. 

[Toussaint]

We look really toothless this half

[OttawaSaint]

No yellow for TAA throwing the ball away?

[BotleySaint]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:37, Saint_clark said:

Most dangerous player off. Brilliant.

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Tiredness I'd say. He's ran non stop.

[SKD]

  On 08/05/2021 at 20:36, Chez said:

not a fan, so Djenepo for me.

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I can’t make my mind up with him. I think he has the raw ability to be something, but I don’t know if he has the mental side or drive. 
 

Big season for him next year I expect. 

[OttawaSaint]

Obafemi looks like he’s put on another 2 stone!