Saints 2-1 Coventry - Match Thread

[coalman]

Just now, Chez said:

Livramento looks a little lost. Maybe just rusty, but nothing seems to be working right now.

It's like we've coached his desire to take on his man out of him.

[hackedoff]

Just now, beatlesaint said:

Can we just not bother with Walcott again……ever !

Surely much of the season end deadwood is evident to the new owners now.

[Chez]

1 minute ago, Secret Site Agent said:

I mst be going deaf.

Don't think the Tater has mentioned 9 - 0 at all !!!

My commentator has been slating the managers team selection all game, mirroring many on here. He's been quite decent to be fair whoever it is.

[angelman]

What future does A Armstrong have? If we hook him and leave Long and Walcott on, I just wonder what's going to be his future here? Maybe he needs more time......

[obelisk]

Redmond has been so awful with his control that he'll probably surprise us all by scoring.

[stknowle]

5 minutes ago, niceandfriendly said:

Wayne Thomas-esque

Good shout. Very similar.

[Chez]

1 minute ago, coalman said:

It's like we've coached his desire to take on his man out of him.

that half yard to extra pace he looked like he had isn't there right now. 

[OttawaSaint]

Argghhh, why didn't he shoot?!?

[jasonb]

Gah Tino has to have a go himself there no? 

[Chez]

1 minute ago, obelisk said:

Redmond has been so awful with his control that he'll probably surprise us all by scoring.

no he hasn't. As soon as he came on we improved. 

[Uncle Albert]

16 minutes ago, Micky said:

Why? To keep the score down.  We need goals. 

Cos he’s not been good enough.

[obelisk]

 

1 minute ago, Chez said:

no he hasn't. As soon as he came on we improved. 

Yes he has.

[AlexLaw76]

2 minutes ago, angelman said:

What future does A Armstrong have? If we hook him and leave Long and Walcott on, I just wonder what's going to be his future here? Maybe he needs more time......

Quite possible gone in the summer if a decent offer comes in 

He has been awful for us

[Chez]

2 minutes ago, angelman said:

What future does A Armstrong have? If we hook him and leave Long and Walcott on, I just wonder what's going to be his future here? Maybe he needs more time......

that certainly is damning. He looks completely void of confidence. Without that, what has he got. He ain't big or quick. 

[goodymatt]

Diallo reminds me of early Schneiderlin, same type of player for me. Hopefully he can reach his level, loved Morgan

[jasonb]

Sheesh.... Jan! 

[obelisk]

Saints still determined to lose this game. Dreadful defending.

[Chez]

Just now, obelisk said:

 

Yes he has.

ha ha. OK. 

[Sheaf Saint]

Oh Valery. Lucky boy to get away with that.

[coalman]

1 minute ago, Chez said:

that half yard to extra pace he looked like he had isn't there right now. 

It feels like he's trying not to lose the ball rather than being prepared to take on his man. 

Agree he used to just breeze past people. Haven't really seen him try to for a while. 

 

[Chez]

Just now, coalman said:

It feels like he's trying not to lose the ball rather than being prepared to take on his man. 

Agree he used to just breeze past people. Haven't really seen him try to for a while. 

 

maybe not had the space to do that, maybe not quite back to his sharpest.

[Shance]

Valery has been absolutely dreadful today. 

[Chez]

1 minute ago, Sheaf Saint said:

Oh Valery. Lucky boy to get away with that.

horrible. He had done pretty well, but in the Prem thats a goal and he's dropped.

[OttawaSaint]

2 minutes ago, Chez said:

that certainly is damning. He looks completely void of confidence. Without that, what has he got. He ain't big or quick. 

Yeah, can't imagine what we saw in him. Edouard looks to have been the better bet.

[Sheaf Saint]

Just now, Shance said:

Valery has been absolutely dreadful today. 

That decent performance in a back 3 at Chelsea seems a long time ago now doesn't it.

 

[Jimmy_D]

That's the sort of goal that can give a striker a massive boost of confidence.

What a hit!

[Saint86]

Be tempted to bring salisu on, our defending is dire!

[jasonb]

They have come back into the game now after we pressed them back. 

[woodsaint1]

2 minutes ago, Shance said:

Valery has been absolutely dreadful today. 

Hes been dreadful most of the time hes played for us the past 2/3 years. Just not a good player

[Micky]

ET might kill us, running out of subs

[Chez]

1 minute ago, Saint86 said:

Be tempted to bring salisu on, our defending is dire!

Valery and Livramento both look tired to me. 

[Sheaf Saint]

What was that all about with that FK just now? It was like they were performing some sort of ritual before taking it.

[OttawaSaint]

Shane Long to slip over while taking his penalty causing the ball to slowly roll about 5 yards.

Activate: shit-eating grin while Covebtry celebrate around him.

[The Odd Guy]

13 minutes ago, Sarisbury Saint said:

But he’s much better at the press than anyone else.

Well…he can do my laundry anytime then.

[Saint86]

1 minute ago, Chez said:

Valery and Livramento both look tired to me. 

yeah. Valery will make a mistake that will cost us the game. And livramento isn't fit.

Well played Ralph on the shite line up.

[AlexLaw76]

Dreadful pass from Long 

[Victor]

5 minutes ago, Jimmy_D said:

That's the sort of goal that can give a striker a massive boost of confidence.

What a hit!

I think I would have at least had a little smile if I scored that!

[VictiAbNonem]

Big Willy Caballero has been excellent today.

[Chez]

2 minutes ago, Saint86 said:

yeah. Valery will make a mistake that will cost us the game. And livramento isn't fit.

Well played Ralph on the shite line up.

flip side is game time will help Livramento get fit.

[OttawaSaint]

Just now, AlexLaw76 said:

Dreadful pass from Long 

Let's face it, had the pass been good Redmond would have just passed it straight to the keeper anyway.

[Sheaf Saint]

1 minute ago, VictiAbNonem said:

Big Willy Caballero has been excellent today.

Yeah he's certainly risen to the occasion.

[OttawaSaint]

Valery is desperate to give away a pen.

[Chez]

good defending by Valery there after initially giving his man too much room

[Sheaf Saint]

Ours is the only tie heading for ET currently.

[coalman]

How is that not a foul on Broja?

Edited 5 February, 2022 by coalman

[Edmonton Saint]

Valery shouldn't have been anywhere near the line up. Last time he played he got sent off and almost cost us the game. Very nearly cost us the game then as well. Dreadful footballer. 

[Chez]

Livramento off with JW to RB. Makes sense. Working his way back to full fitness I guess.

[jasonb]

I think our passing hasn't been as a crisp today. Lots of dodgy touches to bring the ball under control. Its really hurt the pace of our general play. 

 

[Chez]

Stephens passing has been utter shite all afternoon. Not been impressed by him so far.

[obelisk]

Doesn't seem a good plan to rest players and pick a side that'll now have to struggle into extra time.