Pamplemousse Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 Minor calf injury for Stu according to Blackmore 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 1 minute ago, BallBoy said: Genuinely worried about Stuart Armstrong. Didn't Ralph say no new injury worries. Too many of our senior players seem to be voting with their feet. Me too. Sinking ship. Guess he’s off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 1 minute ago, Totton Saint said: As paying fans we are owed an explanation No we aren't. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totton Saint Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 Clearly a palace revolution in the squad behind the scenes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Kucho Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 They have Sancho and Lingard on the bench, our attacking options from the bench are Long and Elyounoussie (and Redmond and Tella). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 19 minutes ago, Jonnyboy said: Bloodstock? Green Man 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 Concerning. Presumably he thinks this is his strongest starting line up, based on fitness and form in training. No S Armstrong? I thought RH said we had no injuries in his conference? No news of a late injury to him (which we'd normally get). Wonder if Adam Blackmore will ask him about it in his pre-match interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 3 minutes ago, badgerx16 said: And Stephens hasn't ? Stephens has been shit his entire career, doesn’t change the fact that Bednarek was a big reason for us being terrible this year. He didn’t look much better at the Euros either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 Let's be honest, we all know that if it wasn't Walcott playing, it'd be Redmond Tella should have been a shoe in for this game but hey ho. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 1 minute ago, Dr. Kucho said: They have Sancho and Lingard on the bench, our attacking options from the bench are Long and Elyounoussie (and Redmond and Tella). We have a bench? Someone should tell the manager. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 22 August, 2021 Author Share Posted 22 August, 2021 Starting to completely lose faith in Ralph now. How can he think that's his best side? We're in big trouble this season. Would love to be wrong. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 1 minute ago, RedArmy said: Stephens has been shit his entire career, doesn’t change the fact that Bednarek was a big reason for us being terrible this year. He didn’t look much better at the Euros either. Yup, exactly. Bednarek was a disaster for much of last season. Stephens is dependable at this level. We need better but he does OK. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kidd Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 4 minutes ago, DT said: Me too. Sinking ship. Guess he’s off 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 What the fuck is that team? OMG why do I bother hoping that my manager picks a decent team plus gets his subs right. KWP right back, Tino right midfield, Tella left midfield and we might just do something as that will at least worry the opposition. 1-4 I’m afraid as Ralph has set out his stall for a small defeat. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 6 minutes ago, qwertyell said: Whatever case you might make for some of the others retaining their place, it's indefensible that Walcott - who should've been hooked after about 20 minutes last week - is starting again. Hope he has blinder, of course. But he won't. Of course. Stuart and KWP got my 'Player of the Year' votes last season. Where are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 18 minutes ago, RedArmy said: Same team LOL Ralph out 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 1 minute ago, Dellman said: Stuart and KWP got my 'Player of the Year' votes last season. Where are they? Armstrong is injured. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBizzier69 Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 Certainly haven’t missed walking past waves of bevvied up Man U fans walking past. Not sure it’s going to be pretty this afternoon in any aspect… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 3 minutes ago, Pilchards said: What the fuck is that team? OMG why do I bother hoping that my manager picks a decent team plus gets his subs right. KWP right back, Tino right midfield, Tella left midfield and we might just do something as that will at least worry the opposition. 1-4 I’m afraid as Ralph has set out his stall for a small defeat. Can't even see us getting a goal here. Hope I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 thought tino played well last week thought perraud and djnepo started linking up well not sure how theo stays in though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Kerplunk Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 1 minute ago, Dellman said: Stuart and KWP got my 'Player of the Year' votes last season. Where are they? Ralph is the bestest ever so don’t worry 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 Has he lost the plot. That team that surrendered abjectly to Everton last week picked again in it's entirety. Flapper McCarthy in goal again, Ball watcher at Centre Back, Showboater at Left midfield, and how many tackles will he pull out of today at Right midfield. In my view they should have been left out today. I hope you can see what I'm doing here, hoping beyond hope they will make me eat my words and all have a stormer. Somehow I can't see it but clutching at straws is the best I can see. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 I thought that team selection was a brave decision last week. To stick with it is foolhardy. I'm guessing that Ralph already has something new lined up. He'll no doubt just be waiting to be shown the door with a pocket full of loot I guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 Shane Long making our bench is criminal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 (edited) I don’t think anyone can really believe we will get anything out of this game. It surely has to be a case of damage limitation. I really don’t want another thrashing for people to bang on about for the next 20 years. Edited 22 August, 2021 by Saint J 77 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 15 minutes ago, RedArmy said: Don’t worry Walcott will have a good game eventually I’m sure he’ll excel in the walking football league in a year or two, as long as he doesn’t pick up any serious injuries from swinging his pom-poms too fiercely 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 Question is place bet on United win now or hold off in case we start well and get better odds ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 15 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said: There's something a bit odd. I hope he is only injured. Calf injury, apparently 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddeer Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 So Stephens now knows he can put in a performance like last week and not even get benched. He can slash an agricultural clearance into the crowd to give away a needless corner, he can let his man go on countless occasions and not make the slightest effort to mark or track him or even check where he is. Walcott can make zero contribution either offensively or defensively and he stays in the team. McCarthy can play the deaf mute and stay rooted to his line while a forward steals in without him clattering him and still he's our number one keeper. This could get messy and if it does Ralph is culpable. As others have said what is the story regarding Stuart Armstrong and why is it shrouded in mystery? Think Ralph has finally lost the plot. We'll probably go and play a blinder now and win 🙂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 i'm feeling optimistic 4-0 United 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyNumber7 Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 15 minutes ago, Saint86 said: and how can we seriously be dropping Bednarek (a mainstay last season) Think you answered your own question there. Unless injured, the omissions of Armstrong and KWP are utterly baffling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDog07 Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 Jesus Christ. Everton put 3 past this team. Man Utd put 4 past Everton. 5 past Leeds, sadly to say a better team than us right now. Hold onto your hats for 9 with this awful selection. Had high high hopes for Ralph. It’s diminishing by the game, it’s time for a change if he thinks this is our best side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 3 minutes ago, JRM said: Question is place bet on United win now or hold off in case we start well and get better odds ? 9-0 is 500/1. I’d get on it early. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 4 minutes ago, Saint J 77 said: I don’t think anyone can really believe we will get anything out of this game. It surely has to be a case of damage limitation. I really don’t want another thrashing for people to bang on about for the next 20 years. Don't worry, nobody will bang on about it for 20 years. It'll probably be less than 20 days till out next thrashing and people will forget all about this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 If this is a total thrashing then I'm finally joining the Ralph out camp. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermitzasaint Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 Reckon it's a master-stroke by Ralph. Get the 9 nil loss out of the way early in the season so the rest of the season doesn't seem so bad. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 16 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said: Minor calf injury for Stu according to Blackmore Good news (kind of) - hopefully not one of those mysterious 'end of window' injuries. I don't like the selection today, but that's irrelevant. It's Saints, at home, in front of fans. Why not another 3-1 or 6-3? COYRS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 22 August, 2021 Author Share Posted 22 August, 2021 13 minutes ago, Pilchards said: What the fuck is that team? OMG why do I bother hoping that my manager picks a decent team plus gets his subs right. KWP right back, Tino right midfield, Tella left midfield and we might just do something as that will at least worry the opposition. 1-4 I’m afraid as Ralph has set out his stall for a small defeat. Agreed with all this until you said "small" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delmary Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 What a strange team selection. Oh dear ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 Ralph just doesn't learn anything does he? If we can just keep the score down today we will have done well. What a pity for the first proper home crowd in so long. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 This...just doesn’t make any sense. There needs to be changes after that second half last week. Players need to know there is stiff competition for places. instead we will now have mistake makers feeling comfortable and last season’s best players feeling pissed off and alienated. He’s trying to get fired isn’t he? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 9 minutes ago, Saints foreva said: Shane Long making our bench...... They trust him with a hammer ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, badgerx16 said: They trust him with a hammer ? The nail will be there, just waiting to be hit and he’ll somehow hit it with the hand that’s not holding the hammer and then fall over. He’ll then turn to the crowd with that stupid smile on his face. Edited 22 August, 2021 by OttawaSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: If this is a total thrashing then I'm finally joining the Ralph out camp. We did lose our first home game last season 5-2 against Spurs. Then Ralph changed things and we went on a good run. So maybe a thrashing today and Ralph will see he has to change things quickly!! Edited 22 August, 2021 by Pamplemousse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 1 minute ago, Pamplemousse said: We did lose our first home game last season 5-2 against Spurs. Then Ralph changed things and we went on a good run. So maybe a thrashing today and Ralph will see he has to change things quickly!! If he hasn't figured that out after the same stuck record since January then he will not change now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddeer Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 26 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said: Minor calf injury for Stu according to Blackmore If you believe that you believe anything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddeer Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 5 minutes ago, badgerx16 said: They trust him with a hammer ? What's the betting he's the first sub used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 2 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said: We did lose our first home game last season 5-2 against Spurs. Then Ralph changed things and we went on a good run. So maybe a thrashing today and Ralph will see he has to change things quickly!! Wasn't it Stephens pushing up, caught ball watching by Kane, who played Son in for a sack full? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 22 August, 2021 Share Posted 22 August, 2021 Why am I hoping for a heavy defeat so Ralph gets sacked. Thats sooooooo wrong of me, sorry! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 22 August, 2021 Author Share Posted 22 August, 2021 Ralph how have you managed to lose such a large majority of the fanbase? It started so well! Here's to a shock win now to shut us all up eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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