Saints 1-1 Man Utd - Match Thread

[Saint_clark]

How is there a single person on this earth that thinks McCarthy is better than Forster.

[Yorkshire Saint]

Disgraceful from Mccarthy.. started to come which the defence reacted too aka Everton first goal and then he just stopped.

[OttawaSaint]

Ralph seems to have put more thought into his outfit than the team selection/tactics. 

[BotleySaint]

Commentary team think we are in the process of rebuilding.

[Mr X]

Just now, BotleySaint said:

Commentary team think we are in the process of rebuilding.

For the championship 😜

[Chez]

the high line and not marking from free kicks pays off again...somehow. 

[Viking Saint]

Jeez, McCarthy falls over his own feet after being caught in no man's land again.... 

[niceandfriendly]

Ralph looking sharp.

[obelisk]

Any ball into the Saints penalty area looks dangerous. Here comes yet another free kick.

[Chez]

1 minute ago, Saint_clark said:

How is there a single person on this earth that thinks McCarthy is better than Forster.

actually, I do, but that's not to say I think either are any good. They are both very poor at this level.

[AlexLaw76]

Free header for Pgba 7 yards out, middle of the goal

[Mr X]

Pogba dive 

[Saint_clark]

2 minutes ago, Chez said:

the high line and not marking from free kicks pays off again...somehow. 

Honestly never seen such passive defending from set pieces. We seem to have no interest in actually attacking the ball. 

[stknowle]

Fuck me we haven't got a kin clue how to defend these freekicks we keep giving away.

[Viking Saint]

Pogba totally unmarked for two set pieces running.. 

[OttawaSaint]

McCarthy looks like a forward that was put in nets because the normal keeper has been red carded and there’s no sub keeper. 

[BotleySaint]

Utd diving all over the place so far. Smarter than us so far. Now sure how Utd haven't scored yet.

[niceandfriendly]

We're giving away so many stupid fouls

[obelisk]

Saints just don't have any sort of defence to speak of.

[The Kraken]

Absolute shambles at the back. Horrendous defending.

[Chez]

1 minute ago, obelisk said:

Any ball into the Saints penalty area looks dangerous. Here comes yet another free kick.

just as well we added lots of power and strength in the air during the summer.

Look at Stephens marking Pogba from that free kick. Fucking terrible.

[Toussaint]

8 minutes ago, Mr X said:

Walcott dreadful cross why does he get a start? 

Automisms ja?

[Saint_clark]

Livramento looks really good.

[adrian lord]

Livra great work 

Edited 22 August, 2021 by adrian lord

[DT]

We look entirely rudderless 

[Chez]

2 minutes ago, Saint_clark said:

Honestly never seen such passive defending from set pieces. We seem to have no interest in actually attacking the ball. 

team full of smallish players and players that don't head the ball. 

[OttawaSaint]

This is pretty much how Norwich vs FC Moneybags started yesterday. In that, a comedy own goal got things rolling...

[simo]

Shambles from the club , Team and Ralf so far today .

[BotleySaint]

Just now, DT said:

We look entirely rudderless 

Yes there does seem to be a lack of game plan. Every man for himself. No leaders.

[Chez]

Just now, DT said:

We look entirely rudderless 

only extra bodies saving us so far. One we get tired and the extra defender is not there we will be in trouble. Got to get a goal to hang on to. Getting the ball would be a start...

[adrian lord]

Only a matter of time before we concede at this rate 

[Mr X]

28% possession at home 

[Toussaint]

Just now, Mr X said:

28% possession at home 

Be patient, it’s a cunning plan 

[BotleySaint]

Just now, Mr X said:

28% possession at home 

About normal. They are a vastly superior side and are bound to have more chances. But its the manner in which we defend them that's the problem. No plan, all over the place.

[Chez]

Just now, BotleySaint said:

About normal. They are a vastly superior side and are bound to have more chances. But its the manner in which we defend them that's the problem. No plan, all over the place.

also got to have a threat on the break. two strikers ad two wingers but no real threat so far. Risky not having the extra central midfielder.

[trousers]

[OttawaSaint]

Just now, Toussaint said:

Be patient, it’s a cunning plan 

We’re not playing the second half, Ralph watched escape to victory and the team have been digging a tunnel under the dressing room and out to the Solent?

[obelisk]

Another pointless corner given away with a hack.

[Toussaint]

Just now, OttawaSaint said:

We’re not playing the second half, Ralph watched escape to victory and the team have been digging a tunnel under the dressing room and out to the Solent?

You’ve ruined it!!!! That was plan a , b and c!!

[jawillwill]

Were the home fans just singing "Liverpool Man City"?

I really hope that was something as part of the away fans repertoire,  but it didn't sound like it... 🤦‍♂️

[skintsaint]

1 minute ago, trousers said:

 

[Saint_clark]

Watch VAR give Djenepo a red here.

[Saint Trev]

lol Stephens has white line fever

 

[Toussaint]

1 minute ago, skintsaint said:

 

The broke the fibre optic whilst digging the escape tunnel!

[OttawaSaint]

Even if the 4-2-2-2 was working vs the likes of BHA and Palace, this is utterly crazy to vs Man U. Basic stuff.

[Saint_clark]

Saints fans booing Greenwood after rolling around holding his face and immediately getting up when the ref stops the game. 

Media tomorrow "Greenwood suffers racist abuse from Saints fans". 

[BotleySaint]

2 minutes ago, Saint_clark said:

Watch VAR give Djenepo a red here.

Fortunately this isn't last season. Otherwise yes.

[OttawaSaint]

2 minutes ago, Saint_clark said:

Watch VAR give Djenepo a red here.

And Stephens for the backchat.

[Chez]

almost 30 seconds there with 4 vs 3. How do they have the extra man all the time

[Saint_clark]

What the fuck is Fernandes complaining so much about, cheating prick.