Liverpool 4-0 Saints - Match Thread

[Manuel]

Ha, I never knew you couldn't score directly from a throw.  Odd rule to have really.  

[Chez]

if a keeper throws it from one end to the other and it goes straight in, does that count? I am guessing not.

[Toadhall Saint]

  On 27/11/2021 at 09:56, Charlie Wayman said:

You do write some disgusting garbage.

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But it’s true 😉

[The Cat]

  On 27/11/2021 at 12:29, Manuel said:

Ha, I never knew you couldn't score directly from a throw.  Odd rule to have really.  

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Not sure how old you are but there's a classic example in a Birmingham derby when a player threw the ball back to Peter Enckleman in goal, he went to control it, but messed up and it took a slight touch off his foot and went in. If he'd have completely missed it the goal wouldn't have counted.

 

 

[The Cat]

  On 27/11/2021 at 12:33, Chez said:

if a keeper throws it from one end to the other and it goes straight in, does that count? I am guessing not.

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No it doesn't count. Not wanting to tempt fate here but a keeper can throw it into his own net.

Seems a strange rule really as there's no chance on earth a keeper would be able to throw one in the opposing goal.

[Tank]

  On 25/11/2021 at 12:08, CAH61 said:

I think that a change of formation might work with 5 at the back and 3 CMs. I think that Tino needs a rest as he appears to have tired in games lately and he is still only 19. If Stuey is fit I would bring him on later or if we are chasing the game, the same with Redders and Broja.

 

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If we score an early goal it will be 11 at the back with Liverpool peppering the goal.

[JustinSFC]

3-0 defeat or less would be a result.

They're absolute monsters at the moment.

We're not getting anything out of this game today.

Not even a whiff of a point.

Edit to say: I doff my cap to anyone who has traveled up there today.

Edited 27 November, 2021 by JustinSFC

[LiberalCommunist]

Three games in seven days. Need to come through this unscathed, and ready to dust ourselves down, and be super prepared for two big home games. 

I reckon we'll get four pts from these.

[Whitey Grandad]

  On 27/11/2021 at 12:29, Manuel said:

Ha, I never knew you couldn't score directly from a throw.  Odd rule to have really.  

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You can’t score a goal with your hands. Until 2019 a goalkeeper could throw the ball into the opposition net and score but no longer. 

[trousers]

  On 27/11/2021 at 13:49, Whitey Grandad said:

You can’t score a goal with your hands.

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What about an own goal? 

[trousers]

[trousers]

[Matty's Caddy]

3 up top!!

[DT]

McCarthy in goal. FFS

[trousers]

[JustinSFC]

Take out McCarthy and that's the strongest team we've got.

[Saint_Tony]

wow 3 strikers starting away at Anfield, don't know what to make of that, could be inspired by Ralph or an absolute disaster

[egg]

Brave is the kindest word I can think of. If ever there was a game for 3 in the middle it was today. 

[Pamplemousse]

Think there was a similar bemusement for the team against Man City and it worked

 

Would've played KWP rather than Perraud

[Sunglasses Ron]

Put your money on a 4-5 defeat now!

[trousers]

  On 27/11/2021 at 14:08, egg said:

Brave is the kindest word I can think of. If ever there was a game for 3 in the middle it was today. 

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Technically, we've got in midfield, but I get what you mean 

[Billy the Kidd]

[suewhistle]

No KWP, but he's a versatile sub to bring on if we are under the cosh. I wonder if Armstrong will play slightly more withdrawn and make those space making runs into space?..

It will be interesting to see how they set up.

[The Cat]

This has 3-3 written all over it.

[SNSUN]

Liking the formation change, 5 at the back defending, 3 in possession. I know it hasn't worked before early on in Ralph's tenure but we have better personnel for it now. 

 

Also dropping our ineffective number 10s gets a tick from me. 3 eager strikers and Adams and Armstrong can play deeper to Broja. Good luck to Lyanco too.

 

Liverpool will still maul us but at least Ralph had tried IMO. 

 

3 nil Dippers.

[Manuel]

Big test for Lyanco. 

[Saint NL]

While I'm not confident for the game, I do like that team and formation. Let's hope it doesn't backfire and we get humped today because it'll mean the formation won't be used again.

 

Play for the cleansheet and hope Adams can hit another worldly. 

[Charlie Wayman]

  On 27/11/2021 at 14:04, JustinSFC said:

Take out McCarthy and that's the strongest team we've got.

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No it's not! No KWP, Redmond or Armstrong for starters.

1-5 today in this weather

Edited 27 November, 2021 by Charlie Wayman

[JRM]

  On 27/11/2021 at 14:12, The Cat said:

This has 3-3 written all over it.

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Problem is we seem to need about 8 chances per goal so going to need to be a lot sharper in front of goal to get 3. 

I'll go with our usual 1 goal to Liverpools 3. 

[macca155]

Good grief it's cold up here. 

Bit of a mental lineup against Liverpool but hey it might work.

[CB Fry]

I've got to say I don't understand that team but good luck to the lads.

[Matthew Le God]

  On 27/11/2021 at 14:17, Saint NL said:

While I'm not confident for the game, I do like that team and formation. Let's hope it doesn't backfire and we get humped today because it'll mean the formation won't be used again.

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We've used it already on multiple occasions this season during games.

[whelk]

  On 27/11/2021 at 14:18, macca155 said:

Good grief it's cold up here. 

Bit of a mental lineup against Liverpool but hey it might work.

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We thought about going but now at home hearing about the weather and being nice and warm glad made that decision. It’s an age thing

[OttawaSaint]

It's a boid move Cotton, let's see if it works...

Edited 27 November, 2021 by OttawaSaint

[Turkish]

Very erm interesting line up. 

[CAH61]

Lots of long balls from the back from us I reckon, could be good if we can get in behind them on the counter attack.

Edited 27 November, 2021 by CAH61

[OttawaSaint]

The only thing that worries me is which Lyanco shows up. The one who was great against Chelsea or the other one that forgot to pick up his man vs Norwich.

[Matthew Le God]

  On 27/11/2021 at 14:23, CAH61 said:

Lots of long balls from the back from us I reckon, should be good if we can get in behind them on the counter attack.

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Why do you think that? It isn't how Saints play regardless of formation.

[Matthew Le God]

  On 27/11/2021 at 14:18, CB Fry said:

I've got to say I don't understand that team but good luck to the lads.

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What about it don't you understand?

[davefizzy14]

Liking the lineup from Ralph, hoping we can get something from today. Adam Armstrong to score

Edited 27 November, 2021 by davefizzy14

[egg]

  On 27/11/2021 at 14:23, CAH61 said:

Lots of long balls from the back from us I reckon, could be good if we can get in behind them on the counter attack.

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Agreed. We'll be more direct I think, balls into the channels for the 3 up top, also expect to see them coming deep to almost play as 10's and play on the turn. Really interesting line up. 

[egg]

  On 27/11/2021 at 14:28, Matthew Le God said:

What about it don't you understand?

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Give it a fucking rest mate. People don't have to explain every opinion they have. 

[JustinSFC]

  On 27/11/2021 at 14:28, Matthew Le God said:

Why are you telling me it is his opinion? What else could it have been? 🤔

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You're questioning him as if everything anyone says HAS to have a foundation of solid verifiable fact.
 

[Matthew Le God]

  On 27/11/2021 at 14:30, egg said:

Give it a fucking rest mate. People don't have to explain every opinion they have. 

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Isn't this a forum... for discussion? All I did was ask for what he meant by it. 

[OttawaSaint]

If Saints are as much as on form as MLG and his pedentry we'll tear them a new arsehole!

*patiently awaits anatomy lesson from MLG*

[Matthew Le God]

  On 27/11/2021 at 14:31, JustinSFC said:

You're questioning him as if everything anyone says HAS to have a foundation of solid verifiable fact.
 

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I was merely asking him why he held that opinion given the evidence to the contrary which shows we aren't remotely a long ball team.

Edited 27 November, 2021 by Matthew Le God

[JustinSFC]

I like how mods secretly remove comments so that the thread doesn't make sense.

[OttawaSaint]

  On 27/11/2021 at 14:33, JustinSFC said:

I like how mods secretly remove comments so that the thread doesn't make sense.

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*puts on MLG hat*

Accccccshhewwwaaalllllaaay. If it was secret, how would you know?

[JustinSFC]

  On 27/11/2021 at 14:17, Charlie Wayman said:

No it's not! No KWP, Redmond or Armstrong for starters.

1-5 today in this weather

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Lol.

Armstrong is injured.

Redmond is beyond shite.

And a full back isn't the pinnacle of a team.
 

[macca155]

  On 27/11/2021 at 14:20, whelk said:

We thought about going but now at home hearing about the weather and being nice and warm glad made that decision. It’s an age thing

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Hey never too old