Man City 0-0 Saints - Match Thread

[revolution saint]

Impression I got from the preview conference thing was that there probably would be changes to the side.  

[Saint_Jonny]

What do we think about Pep's sly dig at the City fanbase for not selling out the stadium for their CL opener against Leipzig earlier in the week? Hasn't gone down well with the City fans, and he's just said in his presser that he's not going to apologise for what he said (basically asking for people to show up on Saturday because they will be tired...)

 

[Minsk]

25 minutes ago, revolution saint said:

Impression I got from the preview conference thing was that there probably would be changes to the side.  

Me too.

[suewhistle]

From what I've read there are plenty of cheap tickets available: £5 tickets on sale in the student's union type thing. But it's a big ground and people only have so much time and money. Plus there's plenty of wary older supporters there as well.

[Sheaf Saint]

Just FYI everyone - this weekend is students moving in weekend, so if anybody is thinking of trying to get into Manchester by car I would strongly advise against it. 

[gammon cheeks]

City0  Saints 1

[Sarnia Cherie]

8 hours ago, Charlie Wayman said:

What's the problem with that? Can he only count to 10?

I didn't mention there was a problem. Just saying who the ref was. 

[Toussaint]

5 minutes ago, Sarnia Cherie said:

I didn't mention there was a problem. Just saying who the ref was. 

Case proven, pretty much anything you say on swf can spark an argument. 😆

 

[Ted Bates Statue]

5 hours ago, Saint_Jonny said:

What do we think about Pep's sly dig at the City fanbase for not selling out the stadium for their CL opener against Leipzig earlier in the week? Hasn't gone down well with the City fans, and he's just said in his presser that he's not going to apologise for what he said (basically asking for people to show up on Saturday because they will be tired...)

 

I can smell their chips on shoulders all the way over here. Imagine if we were in a title fight and our manager asked us to come down and make some noise, I doubt we'd get so upset amid the vertigo.

They've obviously changed since the days of filling Maine Road in League One.

[Pamplemousse]

Play like we did against Man Utd and no reason why we can't get something from this game at all.

[Minsk]

1 hour ago, Toussaint said:

Case proven, pretty much anything you say on swf can spark an argument. 😆

 

No it can't! 😠

😉

[Chris cooper]

49 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said:

Play like we did against Man Utd and no reason why we can't get something from this game at all.

Loving this optimism 👍🏻

[Toussaint]

27 minutes ago, Minsk said:

No it can't! 😠

😉

I don’t like your attitude, you are definitely some sort of ‘ist! Or ‘ic 😉 

[JRM]

20 hours ago, Saint_Jonny said:

What do we think about Pep's sly dig at the City fanbase for not selling out the stadium for their CL opener against Leipzig earlier in the week? Hasn't gone down well with the City fans, and he's just said in his presser that he's not going to apologise for what he said (basically asking for people to show up on Saturday because they will be tired...)

 

It's poor in my opinion, I remember Man City in the 3rd division, we played them over two legs in the 2nd round of the Carling Cup,  they still were getting 25k - 30k regularly at that level. Most of them weren't bothered about expanding the ground and trying to compete with United for tourists. 

That said the lengths they are going to to fill the ground seem a bit extreme now 

 

[badgerx16]

On 16/09/2021 at 14:38, Warriorsaint said:

Coming in from the west side of the city. Any ideas where to park. Long time since I was at Eastlands.

Personally I would park at my son's house and go 3 stops on the tram. 😉

[DT]

Realise it's unlikely, but you can get 19-1 for a Saints win on Betfair. Couldn't ignore those odds.

[whelk]

18 minutes ago, DT said:

Realise it's unlikely, but you can get 19-1 for a Saints win on Betfair. Couldn't ignore those odds.

You’d probably be richer if you did ignore.

although City do have the odd shit game in them. Let’s hope it is today

[for_heaven's_Saint]

I’m hoping Broja starts. As well as his great run last week, he was also the only player to get on the end of a JWP corner. I actually think our corners have been pretty poor so far this season and a set piece is probably going to be our biggest chance to score today. 

[Jeremy Corbyn]

3 hours ago, DT said:

Realise it's unlikely, but you can get 19-1 for a Saints win on Betfair. Couldn't ignore those odds.

Honestly think 50-1 would be about right. COYS!

[davefizzy14]

Hoping we can get something from today. It will be a tough game for sure but no reason why we can't go there and grab a result. Hoping Broja comes in today alongside Armstrong. And Tino in front of KWP. 1-1 Adam Armstrong to score COYR

[Billy the Kidd]

Yep I have a feeling AA will get one today. 

[suewhistle]

Let's hope so. Remember Che Adams broke his duck against MC..

[Saints foreva]

Bednarek in for Salisu

KWP in for Perraud

[OttawaSaint]

Redmond and Moi, no Salisu. Fuck off Ralph!

Edited 18 September, 2021 by OttawaSaint

[Billy the Kidd]

Just now, suewhistle said:

Let's hope so. Remember Che Adams broke his duck against MC..

He did with a great goal, but AA did score in his first game so doesn’t as such need a duck breaking. 

[Turkish]

No Salisu 🤷🏽‍♂️

[Saint Matty 76]

Ah lovely, the two slowest CBs on planet earth against City's quick attack.

Perfect game to rest Salisu.

[Gingeletiss]

Now convinced, he does not know what he is doing.

[Saint-Reece]

Dropping Salisu for Bednarek and Redmond keeping his place is nuts! 

[OttawaSaint]

How could have have watched Moi and Redmond last week and thought, “yep, we’ll played, they’re going to keep their place”.

Why drop our best CB? Is he injured?

[Lighthouse]

[obelisk]

Another "brave" team selection from Ralph. 😐

[davefizzy14]

Where is Salisu? 

[Sunglasses Ron]

Well all know how devastating Redmond, sorry Henry, is against City...

[Edmonton Saint]

So we’ve dropped Salisu who has been arguably our best player , not played Broja who looked quality, stuck with Redmond who was utter gash, and we’re playing a right back at left back again.  Ralph you’re not helping yourself man.

[Shroppie]

Just now, davefizzy14 said:

Where is Salisu? 

Dropped. Think Bednarek is seen as more solid in desperate situations. And there will be a few of those.

[whelk]

Clueless Ralph out

[badgerx16]

Saving our best team for Sheff Utd.

[beatlesaint]

Great idea dropping you best looking centre back last week when you toddle off to the hardest match of the season.

Still I’m sure the non effective Moi and Redmond from last week will be equally non effective.

I do wonder what the fuck Ralph thinks he’s doing sometimes….

[OttawaSaint]

Perraud and Salisu were great in the last game. Redmond and Moi awful. Broja came on and was excellent.

So he drops 2 of the best players, picks the 2 worst and ignores Broja for Adams.

WTF is his thinking here? 

That stupid fucking waistcoat too.

Clueless.

Edited 18 September, 2021 by OttawaSaint

[davefizzy14]

1 minute ago, Shroppie said:

Dropped. Think Bednarek is seen as more solid in desperate situations. And there will be a few of those.

Would love to know Ralph's thinking behind that decision after last weeks clean sheet.

[benjii]

Mental team selection as usual.

[suewhistle]

2 minutes ago, Shroppie said:

Dropped. Think Bednarek is seen as more solid in desperate situations. And there will be a few of those.

Yep, that was my thought. Salisu is far better with one-on-one situations like Antonio last week  but maybe not so much with City's movement. On the other hand he does have pace, so I'm a bit surprised. Redmond's presence too.

If we can draw their sting early on (famous last words..) we do at least have some pace on the bench.

 

[charliemiller]

Sorry Ralph you clearly want the sack , who changes the back four after a clean sheet.

And I nearly cried to Redmond and moi in, what must tella and borje be thinking.

 

 

 

[Teddeer]

Another strange line up from Ralph leaving many of us scratching our heads. Drop our best centre back. Give Redmond and Moi another crack after shockers last week and not pick Broja who was sensational in his cameo. Hope it comes off for you Ralph but if it goes badly wrong expect heavy incoming.

[The Cat]

Definitely dragging some of these posts back up later if we nick a point. 

[StrangelyBrown]

I'm hoping Ralph knows something I don't (to be fair I'm sure he does), but that is a set of strange changes to the line up. Salisu dropped??? Redmond??? Elynoussi????

[qwertyell]

Oh, we've dropped out best player so far this season. Of course we have.

This fucking manager, man.

Good luck to Bednarek, I guess. He's on a hiding to nothing today.

[FarehamSaintJames]

Good idea, start Bednarek, ship nine goals, then tell him afterwards that’s why he’s not good enough to start more games (on the back of reports he wasn’t happy with lack of play time so far this season).

Smart from Ralph.

 

Jokes aside, what the hell? And Redmond too?

[Noodles34]

I want to listen to the game whilst mowing the lawn. Too noisy for a radio, is there an app for radio commentary from Solent?