Saints 1-4 Man City - Match Thread

[Baird of the land]

Personally think A Armstrong is doing a lot right today. Just a shame his confidence in front of goal is so low.

[obelisk]

A direct attack from City almost catches Saints out.

[Dman]

  On 20/03/2022 at 15:35, CB Fry said:

That's why Long is in the team.

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Agreed. He’s actually done alright. The sort of player you need against a team like city. 

[Chez]

Stephens takes the throw, City break and we are in trouble. Any coaching staff that allow this are not doing their jobs correctly.

[Sheaf Saint]

Again, how is that not a foul FFS? 

[Holmes_and_Watson]

After some decent play frm us, pressing them, they are never far away from getting a second.

[Chez]

how is that not a foul  ...Dean?

[Victor]

  On 20/03/2022 at 15:34, Mr X said:

We've basically started with our reserve strikers 

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Basically you're stating the bleeding obvious.

[OttawaSaint]

That needs to be a yellow. Really cynical foul.

[Sheaf Saint]

Dean finally gives us a FK when Cancelo manages to foul 2 players at once. 

[CanadaSaint]

  On 20/03/2022 at 15:35, Baird of the land said:

Personally think A Armstrong is doing a lot right today. Just a shame his confidence in front of goal is so low.

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I agree. He’s snatching at all his chances, and has been for a while, which comes with lack of confidence.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

c,mon free kick....

[Chez]

our free kick...city in again. Our own worse enemies sometimes.

[Mr X]

  On 20/03/2022 at 15:37, Victor said:

Basically you're stating the bleeding obvious.

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Clearly Wasn't obvious to Ralph though 

[OttawaSaint]

  On 20/03/2022 at 15:39, Sheaf Saint said:

Dean finally gives us a FK when Cancelo manages to foul 2 players at once. 

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SA was clear too, Cancelo looked and made sure to trip him. Yellow all day.

[Dark Munster]

That should be 2 yellows 

[Dorchester Saint]

  On 20/03/2022 at 15:21, OttawaSaint said:

The miss by AA was criminal. Hard to see him ever being EPL level.

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I bet you said the same about Che Adams…..cheap comment. 

[Chez]

Great press and workrate saints

[obelisk]

Penalty surely. Mike Dean says no.

[OttawaSaint]

  On 20/03/2022 at 15:41, Dorchester Saint said:

I bet you said the same about Che Adams…..cheap comment. 

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No. I felt that Che had plenty about him. I want AA to do well, I've just not seen much from him. 

[Dman]

  On 20/03/2022 at 15:42, obelisk said:

Penalty surely. Mike Dean says no.

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Absolutely not. 

[OttawaSaint]

Good hit by Rom. Saved.

Edited 20 March, 2022 by OttawaSaint

[Victor]

  On 20/03/2022 at 15:41, Mr X said:

Clearly Wasn't obvious to Ralph though 

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Sorry, didn't realise you were addressing Ralph  I didn't know he was on the Forum during games.

[Chez]

I though Romeu was gonna score another screamer. Great strike. Straight at the keeper. We have done OK. 

[Viking Saint]

  On 20/03/2022 at 15:42, obelisk said:

Penalty surely. Mike Dean says no.

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didn't even look at it.....

[Dman]

  On 20/03/2022 at 15:44, Viking Saint said:

didn't even look at it.....

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Because it wasn’t a pen 😂 not even close to being a foul, Walker just held his ground. 

[hackedoff]

  On 20/03/2022 at 15:42, obelisk said:

Penalty surely. Mike Dean says no.

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It's his last cup game,no dramas,take it easy,hope the big team wins.

[Sheaf Saint]

Been the better team for the last ten mins. 

[OttawaSaint]

Stu Armstrong has been excellent so far. Good move that. 

[AlexLaw76]

Good in the 10 mins, lacking quality in their penalty area 

[bangkoksaint]

Go in one down at HT. Bring Broja and Adam’s on and this isn’t a lost cause.

[Sarisbury Saint]

We’re playing alright.

[Chez]

Another half decent attack. We just need a bit better quality up front.

[OttawaSaint]

  On 20/03/2022 at 15:44, Dman said:

Because it wasn’t a pen 😂 not even close to being a foul, Walker just held his ground. 

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It worked for Wolves in the last 2 games we played them.

[obelisk]

Saints get into some good attacking positions but it all is a bit rushed in the final third. Romeo unlucky with shot straight at 'keeper.

[Chez]

  On 20/03/2022 at 15:45, Sarisbury Saint said:

We’re playing alright.

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yeah. Giving a good account of ourselves. Get an equaliser and who knows.

[OttawaSaint]

Yessssss

[AlexLaw76]

That will do

[obelisk]

I'll take that. Or was it offside?

[CanadaSaint]

GTFIT

[Chez]

they all think he's offside

[OttawaSaint]

Ely. Onside!

[Holmes_and_Watson]

YAAAAAAAAAAAS!

[Chez]

no one celebrates...

[OttawaSaint]

Jesus Moi, you looked so guilty. Phew 1-1. Deserved.

[CB Fry]

For Ralph this is mission accomplished for the first half. Still in it half time.

[Sheaf Saint]

Fantastic. Deserved a bit of luck really. 

[obelisk]

Saints did enough to be level at half time. Now bring on the 1st team.

[OttawaSaint]

  On 20/03/2022 at 15:48, Chez said:

no one celebrates...

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Good. That means we're not just happy to be here. We mean business!

[Dman]

A bit lucky with the goal, but played well. Much deserved imo. 

a little more quality in the box and we could be 3-0 up. 

Armstrong off for Broja and maybe long for Adams, let’s go win this game. It’s there for us. 

Edited 20 March, 2022 by Dman