Saints 2-1 Coventry - Match Thread

[SaintBobby]

That has been coming. Really poor opening 20 mins.

[Teddeer]

Gonna be tough now they have their tails up backed by a strong support against our severely weakened side. Over to you Ralph.

[Mr X]

Jesus that was coming 

[DT]

11 minutes ago, DarrenLeTiss said:

Walcott is just a terrible footballer these days. He can’t pass, shoot , what can he do?

Should have paid him off. 

[OttawaSaint]

Small just gave up when he lost the ball.

[Disco Stu]

We've made too many changes. Underestimating this Coventry team.

Edited 5 February, 2022 by Disco Stu

[Chez]

Lyanco ball watches badly.

[qwertyell]

It was coming. They've looked miles more dangerous going forward than us.

Long, Walcott and Armstrong are a horrible front three - they're all embarrassing on the ball in build up play. We can't create a thing.

Not impressed with Small's athleticism. Doesn't have a sprint in him.

[Viking Saint]

11 minutes ago, DarrenLeTiss said:

Walcott is just a terrible footballer these days. He can’t pass, shoot , what can he do?

Pick up a f**king pay cheque

[Monk]

Thierry Small running like he has concrete in his boots. 

[Disco Stu]

Just now, OttawaSaint said:

Small just gave up when he lost the ball.

I noticed that. If he's not injured that's very poor.

[Mr X]

Just now, DT said:

Should have paid him off. 

One of the clubs biggest mistakes signing him over sentimentality 

[OttawaSaint]

This is the folly of starting with this lineup. We should have started with the first team and then withdrawn players once we were winning. 

Edited 5 February, 2022 by OttawaSaint

[Croissaint]

Hope he proves me wrong later in the game. But Armstrong just isn’t very good 

[DT]

Saw this coming. Coventry were 4-1 for the win. 

[Sheaf Saint]

1 minute ago, AlexLaw76 said:

Small crap 

He's 17 years old and he's 25 minutes into his senior debut, and you've already written him off as crap.

Classy.

[obelisk]

We know that Saints have problems against packed defences like this. Only one team has looked like scoring so far and they'll probably get more.

[Saint Pete]

1 minute ago, Dorchester Saint said:

Have you seen the bench? We will win this game, despite trailing at present. 

So our plan is to go a couple of goals down, then bring on the real team and hope we can pull it back? Great plan.

[AlexLaw76]

1 minute ago, Sheaf Saint said:

He's 17 years old and he's 25 minutes into his senior debut, and you've already written him off as crap.

Classy.

Saying how it is. I doubt Ralph or the lad himself will be pleased. 

[Saint NL]

Smalls having a mare out there. 

He'll be off at half time to protect him I reckon.

[OttawaSaint]

Small has been terrible. Can he not cross the ball?

[Micky]

2 minutes ago, Monk said:

Thierry Small running like he has concrete in his boots. 

Yep, awful 'recovery' run.  Looks too casual as well. 

[Saint Fan CaM]

Embarrassing lack of quality in the team. Walcott and Armstrong - really? Plus a really risky choice of defence.  We’ll end up losing this…just a very very disorganised bunch of individuals.

[AlexLaw76]

Coventry are a pretty good side. We have not paid them much respect with our starting 11 

[jasonb]

Christ this has been a painful watch first 25 mins. 

[SaintBobby]

Get to half-time and reboot.

I've lost track of sub rules...is it 3 and 1 extra if it goes to extra time?

[Edmonton Saint]

The Valery experiment needs to end as well. Terrible player, out of his depth. 

[Saint86]

Armstrong, small, and walcott should be pulled now - unless we want the season to be over by 5pm.

Ralph's made a huge error with this selection.

Great now Lyanco is injured. One of the few players you could justify leaving on 🤣

Edited 5 February, 2022 by Saint86

[Mallagroth]

We aren’t allowed enough subs to fix this lineup

[Saint_Tony]

17 minutes ago, Dorchester Saint said:

Classic #Spazweb 

sorry, what?

[jasonb]

Just now, SaintBobby said:

Get to half-time and reboot.

I've lost track of sub rules...is it 3 and 1 extra if it goes to extra time?

5 I think in the FA Cup? 

[Chez]

Lyanco done his hammy. 

[sydney_saint]

Easy to target the 17 year old, but the senior players up front have been utterly diabolical. Armstrong especially disappointing given this is the level his is good at. 

[Edmonton Saint]

Lyanco down. Hamstring.

[LGTL]

Armstrong is a terrible player. Will never ever be good enough at PL level. Complete waste of money. 

[Teddeer]

This is so painful to watch. We needed the early goal to quiten their fans. Instead Ralph thinks it's a great idea to play this shit eleven and we go a goal down so all you can hear is their fans. Need changes before half time.

s.

[DT]

1 minute ago, AlexLaw76 said:

Coventry are a pretty good side. We have not paid them much respect with our starting 11 

Most people could have told you that before the game started. Not our back room staff though clearly

[OttawaSaint]

I'd understand it if we been playing and he needed to give some a rest but we've not played in ages. 

Lyanco injured, looks like a hammy.

[Saint86]

1 minute ago, Mallagroth said:

We aren’t allowed enough subs to fix this lineup

Yup.

[Red]

With a 2 week break - why on earth have we put that team out? Sure try 1 or 2 different players but these many changes. When people question Ralph's judgement - this is why?

Small is not going to be our first LB any time soon, and Valery might not see too many more games. All the debate about Livra playing further forward should be put to bed now. Long seems better than Armstrong on this showing.

[obelisk]

Whatever Ralphs' plan is it ain't working. Saints not looking up for this at all.

[Dr Who?]

Coventry are a good side. I still think we will turn this around 3-1. 

[Chez]

Just now, LGTL said:

Armstrong is a terrible player. Will never ever be good enough at PL level. Complete waste of money. 

Certainly looks short of confidence.

[saint lard]

Make a change now..and admit you got it wrong. 
quite ridiculous starting line up. 
shameful.

yes we play again on Wednesday….but for gods sake our season is over going out the cup. 
start a strong 11 and then assess the changes.  

[Saint86]

4 minutes ago, sydney_saint said:

Easy to target the 17 year old, but the senior players up front have been utterly diabolical. Armstrong especially disappointing given this is the level his is good at. 

Yeah totally. Small is looking poor in a terrible 11. Harsh on the lad to make his debut in this 11.

Edited 5 February, 2022 by Saint86

[Sheaf Saint]

Redmond coming on so we're changing shape. Valery as a CB in a 2 terrifies me.

[LGTL]

The lineup is a f**king embarrassment. They haven’t played since the City game FFS. 

[SaintZamboni]

Nobody wants to show for the ball or take responsibility. Ward Prowse, Diallo and Lyanco are trying but we’ve just lost one of those. Shape is all wrong too so hopefully this reshuffle changes that.

[OttawaSaint]

Ralph's biggest enemy is Ralph himself. He was doing pretty good this season but the just can't help himself at times with the crazy ideas.

[Chez]

why are subs not ready to come on immediately. Pisses me off how long they take to get ready. They might have scored there while we were down to 10.