Man City 0-0 Saints - Match Thread

[Toussaint]

Twat

[OttawaSaint]

Redmond just got in behind and then forgot what colour we play in...

[Edmonton Saint]

Typical Redmond. 

[Baird of the land]

On first viewing thought he should have shot and then there's potential for rebound.

[OttawaSaint]

Redmond should have put his left foot through it and scored or forced a save for a rebound for Che or AA.

[saintscottofthenortham]

  On 18/09/2021 at 14:44, OttawaSaint said:

Redmond just got in behind and then forgot what colour we play in...

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........................................... again.

[Ed Rooney]

Ffs Redmond 

[niceandfriendly]

REDMOND YOU'RE A PRO FOOTBALLER. You can't shoot from 8 yards out with your left foot? GO AWAY GO AWAY

[obelisk]

Saints getting into good attacking positions but poor finishing.

[Ed Rooney]

How the fuck is he still in the squad let alone the side 

[Saint Matty 76]

Had a few chances at the end of the half here.

[OttawaSaint]

And now Ely fluffs one that he could have curled into the top corner.

[Viking Saint]

Good noise from our fans. We look a little bit nastier in the challenge, leaving the boot in a second longer and being a bit cuter in the contact. 

[OttawaSaint]

Hurry back Stu, he’d have at least forced a save from the Redmond and Moi chances.

[Viking Saint]

  On 18/09/2021 at 14:45, niceandfriendly said:

REDMOND YOU'RE A PRO FOOTBALLER. You can't shoot from 8 yards out with your left foot? GO AWAY GO AWAY

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In fairness, neither can Adams

[whelk]

After hearing me shout at tv the missus just asked why does Redmond keep getting picked? She knows fck all about football

[OttawaSaint]

Roll up roll up place your bets, what will it be?

a) Saints come out half asleep and City score with first attack of the 2nd half

b) City go up a gear and hit us for 5 in the second

c) we hold on until 90+6 and lose 1-0 with the last kick

[OttawaSaint]

  On 18/09/2021 at 14:47, Viking Saint said:

In fairness, neither can Adams

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Hold on, Adams is playing today, not sure I’ve noticed him at all...

[Baird of the land]

Decent Half. Still think it's probably only a matter of time. Would like to see Tella at some point relatively soon.

[NewYorkSaint]

Such an impressive half.  We just need Tella or Moussa on for Redmond...   and then 30 mins of Broja please!!  

[OttawaSaint]

  On 18/09/2021 at 14:49, whelk said:

After hearing me shout at tv the missus just asked why does Redmond keep getting picked? She knows fck all about football

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You’re married to Ralph?

[striker]

  On 18/09/2021 at 14:13, OttawaSaint said:

I’d rather that he’d learned about team selection and subs than fashion...

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One step at a time. I wonder if he breaks out the tuxedo for Chelsea?

[Toussaint]

  On 18/09/2021 at 14:49, whelk said:

After hearing me shout at tv the missus just asked why does Redmond keep getting picked? She knows fck all about football

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A bit more than Ralph does nevertheless 

[Saint Matty 76]

You wouldn't think we'd just played a good half away at City reading this forum. 

[benjii]

Decent for 15 minutes and there are definitely chances here but we've been quite fortunate not to concede. 

Since Stephens went off we've been playing a weird 5221 with Romeu at sweeper and Elyounoussi in central midfield. I sincerely hope we do not continue with this in the second half.

Elyounoussi really shouldn't be playing. Simply not at this level.

Redmond gets one on one and plays a shit cross. Surprise!

Armstrong is a good runner but looks like he lacks a bit of touch.

Go back to the 4222 and bring Tella on for Elyounoussi.

[Teddeer]

Broja is the one who would cause City problems. Crying out for his introduction. Saints have done well although City do look jaded and have plenty on the bench to call on. Redmond again wastes every good position he finds himself in - so frustrating. All in all, pleasantly surprised but a long way to go.

[davefizzy14]

Good 1st half that. Shame for Jack as he has been immense so far this season. Hopefully its just a knock. Hoping we get another couple of chances second half and take one. COYR

[SaintTex]

  On 18/09/2021 at 14:49, OttawaSaint said:

Roll up roll up place your bets, what will it be?

a) Saints come out half asleep and City score with first attack of the 2nd half

b) City go up a gear and hit us for 5 in the second

c) we hold on until 90+6 and lose 1-0 with the last kick

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So negative, Ottawa! 😀
 

by all accounts we have had a pretty good first half. 
 

i know, I know… our second halfs are a horrorshow. 

[Saint Fan CaM]

Seems like Ralph has got it right and were doing OK all things considered. Redmond needs to be pulled though and Tella to show what he's got.

[for_heaven's_Saint]

I actually think Moi is contributing a lot defensively. 

[sydney_saint]

Doing much better than I expected, especially after seeing the lineup! A couple of players predictably terrible. JWP and Romeu immense in the midfield. JWP in particular is a one man press. 

I know to get 0-0 at halftime at the Etihad is a good achievement and not to be sniffed at. But I kinda feel disappointed we didn't put them under a bit more pressure. It's not like they are playing well and we are putting a backs to the wall heavy shift in. City have been pretty poor, and it kinda feels that they only need to step it up a little bit and it is game over. They have Mahrez, Foden, KDB, Torres all on the bench. One of them is bound to play well. 

 

[Chapel End]

  On 18/09/2021 at 14:52, Saint Matty 76 said:

You wouldn't think we'd just played a good half away at City reading this forum. 

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Amazing isnt it

[OttawaSaint]

  On 18/09/2021 at 14:55, SaintTex said:

So negative, Ottawa! 😀
 

by all accounts we have had a pretty good first half. 
 

i know, I know… our second halfs are a horrorshow. 

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Guilty but I’ve been a Saints fan for 41 years so it’s habit. 

Here’s hoping for a glorious outcome.

[Saint Matty 76]

  On 18/09/2021 at 14:56, Chapel End said:

Amazing isnt it

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I know we all have the same idea of where the second half may go, but at least praise the team whilst they've got it right.

Would like to see Broja on for Che in the second half. Maybe Perraud on for Redmond with KWP switching to the right and Livra doubling up on Grealish.

[suewhistle]

  On 18/09/2021 at 14:52, Saint Matty 76 said:

You wouldn't think we'd just played a good half away at City reading this forum. 

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I was just going to type something similar.. If I had to rely on this thread and not a dodgy stream...

[Chapel End]

  On 18/09/2021 at 14:58, Saint Matty 76 said:

I know we all have the same idea of where the second half may go, but at least praise the team whilst they've got it right.

Would like to see Broja on for Che in the second half. Maybe Perraud on for Redmond with KWP switching to the right and Livra doubling up on Grealish.

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Yep maybe but Tella for Moi for me

[Teddeer]

  On 18/09/2021 at 14:58, Saint Matty 76 said:

I know we all have the same idea of where the second half may go, but at least praise the team whilst they've got it right.

Would like to see Broja on for Che in the second half. Maybe Perraud on for Redmond with KWP switching to the right and Livra doubling up on Grealish.

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Good shout, Tino is finding it tough against Grealish which is not surprising.

[davefizzy14]

Moi has done good so far, he has taken up some good positions and worked very hard defensively

[OttawaSaint]

  On 18/09/2021 at 14:52, Saint Matty 76 said:

You wouldn't think we'd just played a good half away at City reading this forum. 

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Would be different if games were 45 minutes long. 

We’re doing well, the chances we had were wasted by the players most of us said shouldn’t be picked.

Long way to go still.

[warsash saint]

  On 18/09/2021 at 14:52, Saint Matty 76 said:

You wouldn't think we'd just played a good half away at City reading this forum. 

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You never been on a SW match day thread?

[VectisSaint]

  On 18/09/2021 at 14:57, OttawaSaint said:

Guilty but I’ve been a Saints fan for 41 years so it’s habit. 

 

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Jonny-come-lately. You'll get the hang of it eventually sonny 😉

[Saint Matty 76]

  On 18/09/2021 at 15:03, warsash saint said:

You never been on a SW match day thread?

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🤣 At least there's usually something to moan about.

[OttawaSaint]

Shoot Redmond you fucking clown!

Oops sorry I mean, magnificent play!!! Champions?

Edited 18 September, 2021 by OttawaSaint

[obelisk]

Redmond makes the wrong choice again.

[Saint Matty 76]

He literally told Armstrong the run to make, he made it and Redmond still fucked it up. My god.

[Saint86]

What the fuck is the point in playing Redmond. I will cheer the day he leaves.

[Chapel End]

  On 18/09/2021 at 15:06, Saint86 said:

What the fuck is the point in playing Redmond. I will cheer the day he leaves.

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If only so we dont have to read about him on here

[beatlesaint]

Jeff Stelling on Redmond after his latest fuck up “Redmond with a great big smile on his face…..”

And that exactly sums up why I can’t stand Redmond, he screws up then smiles like a fkin idiot 😡

[Disco Stu]

Yet again Redmond won't pull the trigger.

[OttawaSaint]

No yellow for the dive by Cancelo?