Burnley 2-0 Saints - Match Thread

[trousers]

6 minutes ago, DT said:

Ralph picks correct line up shock

Blimey. Does this mean we should expect pragmatic posts once the match gets underway...?

[trousers]

1 minute ago, HarvSFC said:

Going to be a painful evening for Ollie Lancashire going by the club's line-up Tweet. 

😂

[Sarisbury Saint]

On 19/04/2022 at 03:28, Pilchards said:

Hoping Saints put on a great display for the travelling fans and the TV cameras.

Just wish Burnley would get some extra points elsewhere and send Everton down as I totally hate them with passion.  Not going to be disappointed with an entertaining draw but I would love it if Ralph puts some youth on the pitch for at least a half.

I like that line up. If things aren’t going to plan then bring Adam’s on and play 2 up top.

[trousers]

Not bad for an ineffective son-in-law...

 

[CB Fry]

Salisu has been proper dropped then.

 

[trousers]

Just now, CB Fry said:

Salisu has been proper dropped then.

 

Either that or Ralph fancied sticking with a winning team?

[Sarisbury Saint]

Just now, CB Fry said:

Salisu has been proper dropped then.

 

Only until the next calamity at the back. 

[Master Bates]

54 minutes ago, Master Bates said:

Can someone post the reddit link for the streams please

http://weakstreams.com/soccer-streams/premier-league/burnley-vs-southampton/63207/

[DT]

Salisu sold? Can’t help feel he’s off

[FarehamSaintJames]

I suppose if things go belly up we can take off Valery and put another forward up top.

Personally I’d love to see us play 4-3-3 with an attacking midfielder, just so we have more control in the middle of the park.

Bednarek and Valery will get bullied with Burnley’s route one approach.

[nta786]

6 minutes ago, CB Fry said:

Salisu has been proper dropped then.

 

Or because of Ramadan?

Djenepo and Walcott don’t even make the bench these days.

 

[Dman]

1 minute ago, nta786 said:

Or because of Ramadan?

Djenepo and Walcott don’t even make the bench these days.

 

Doubtful, but if it is, it’s a fucking joke we are letting a multi million pound assets and one of our best players, detriment his performance due to fasting. 

[Toussaint]

4 minutes ago, nta786 said:

Or because of Ramadan?

Djenepo and Walcott don’t even make the bench these days.

 

He had dropped off way before Ramadan, but for reasons I could never fathom he has always been immune from criticism, whereas the other two only have to fart in the wrong direction to get slaughtered. 

 

[Matthew Le God]

6 minutes ago, nta786 said:

Or because of Ramadan?

It isn't stopping Mohamed Elyounoussi starting games.

[danjosaint]

Really don't like the 5 at back per se, we may have beaten Arsenal but we're really poor offensively,  I get it against the better sides but against the likes of teams around us I'd like us to stick with the 4 at back with KWP and Perroud in correct position and possibly going 433 or 4141, hopefully it works tonight but seems too negative for me 

[Sheaf Saint]

4 minutes ago, Dman said:

Doubtful, but if it is, it’s a fucking joke we are letting a multi million pound assets and one of our best players, detriment his performance due to fasting. 

Are you suggesting we shouldn't allow him to observe Ramadan?

[Matthew Le God]

7 minutes ago, Dman said:

Doubtful, but if it is, it’s a fucking joke we are letting a multi million pound assets and one of our best players, detriment his performance due to fasting. 

Are you suggesting Saints should force feed him during daylight hours against his wishes? 🤔

Edited 21 April, 2022 by Matthew Le God

[egg]

5 minutes ago, Dman said:

Doubtful, but if it is, it’s a fucking joke we are letting a multi million pound assets and one of our best players, detriment his performance due to fasting. 

Can't agree with you on this one Dman. Gotta respect the man's faith, and if it effects his performance significantly, then benching him is the right call. 

[Dman]

1 minute ago, Sheaf Saint said:

Are you suggesting we shouldn't allow him to observe Ramadan?

 

1 minute ago, Matthew Le God said:

Are you suggesting Saints should force feed him during daylight hours against his wishes? 🤔

If he can’t perform to the required level, because of, let’s be Frank, personal choice, Then we shouldn’t be paying him the same as when he can. 

[Toadhall Saint]

3 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said:

Are you suggesting we shouldn't allow him to observe Ramadan?

That’s the impression I get.

[Sarisbury Saint]

3 minutes ago, danjosaint said:

Really don't like the 5 at back per se, we may have beaten Arsenal but we're really poor offensively,  I get it against the better sides but against the likes of teams around us I'd like us to stick with the 4 at back with KWP and Perroud in correct position and possibly going 433 or 4141, hopefully it works tonight but seems too negative for me 

I think it’s going to be more likely 3 at the back. 

[Matthew Le God]

Just now, Dman said:

If he can’t perform to the required level, because of, let’s be Frank, personal choice, Then we shouldn’t be paying him the same as when he can. 

That would probably contravene discrimination laws on the basis of religion.

[Sheaf Saint]

Just now, Dman said:

 

If he can’t perform to the required level, because of, let’s be Frank, personal choice, Then we shouldn’t be paying him the same as when he can. 

Can I assume you also believe women shouldn't receive maternity pay for the 'personal choice' of becoming a mother then?

[Toussaint]

1 minute ago, Matthew Le God said:

That would probably contravene discrimination laws on the basis of religion.

Yawnie yawnie yawn yawn zzzzzz

[Matthew Le God]

10 minutes ago, danjosaint said:

Really don't like the 5 at back per se, we may have beaten Arsenal but we're really poor offensively,  I get it against the better sides but against the likes of teams around us I'd like us to stick with the 4 at back with KWP and Perroud in correct position and possibly going 433 or 4141, hopefully it works tonight but seems too negative for me 

Against Arsenal it was more of a 541 formation. Tonight is more likely to look like 343, so very different.

Perraud, Walker-Peters, Armstrong and Elyounoussi will likely be a lot further forward than the weekend.

Edited 21 April, 2022 by Matthew Le God

[Matthew Le God]

Just now, Toussaint said:

Yawnie yawnie yawn yawn zzzzzz

Bored of facts? 😉😇

[Sarisbury Saint]

Just now, Matthew Le God said:

Against Arsenal it was more of a 541 formation. Tonight is more likely to look like 343, so very different.

Perraud, Walker-Peters, Arsmtrong and Elyounoussi will likely be a lot further forward than the weekend.

That’s how I see it.

[Dman]

Just now, Sheaf Saint said:

Can I assume you also believe women shouldn't receive maternity pay for the 'personal choice' of becoming a mother then?

The same Maternity, which is a reduced wage? Yeah kinda the same I guess. 

Although women don’t usually have roles which their absence could lead to relegation and millions of lost revenue. 

[Toussaint]

1 minute ago, Matthew Le God said:

Bored of facts? 😉😇

Bored “with” not bored of, p-lease ! 

[Hamilton Saint]

7 minutes ago, Dman said:

 

If he can’t perform to the required level, because of, let’s be Frank, personal choice, Then we shouldn’t be paying him the same as when he can. 

Okay, I choose Sinatra.

[Dman]

8 minutes ago, egg said:

Can't agree with you on this one Dman. Gotta respect the man's faith, and if it effects his performance significantly, then benching him is the right call. 

Tbf I don’t think it is because of Ramadan, I did say that, sport science is at a place where they can probably mitigate the effects of the fast and it doesn’t seem to effect any other players.

That being said, i find it baffling that clubs just accept that they could miss out on a top 4 or title / relegation due to it. 

[egg]

1 minute ago, Dman said:

Tbf I don’t think it is because of Ramadan, I did say that, sport science is at a place where they can probably mitigate the effects of the fast and it doesn’t seem to effect any other players.

That being said, i find it baffling that clubs just accept that they could miss out on a top 4 or title / relegation due to it. 

He's definitely tailed off before Ramadam, but a club can't sign a practicing Muslim and refuse to accept that he must fast in Ramadam. Fans must accept it too. 

[nta786]

21 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

It isn't stopping Mohamed Elyounoussi starting games.

Has this been said anywhere? 
Or is that an assumption due to name 🤔

(Last year Ralph confirmed Diallo/Djenepo/Salisu as observing it, don’t think anyone asked him this year)

[Manuel]

I'm optimistic which is usually a portent of doom.  Here's one of these if anyone needs it:

http://sportsnest.co/a1-burnley-vs-southampton/?sport=soccer

[Matthew Le God]

4 minutes ago, nta786 said:

Has this been said anywhere? 
Or is that an assumption due to name 🤔

 

https://amp.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/26/mohamed-elyounoussi-southampton-interview

There was even a pizza named after Elyounoussi on the menu, although his Muslim faith means he has never tasted the Moi Special. “The toppings were actually things I can’t eat,” he says. “Ham, pepperoni, stuff like that. My father had 23 pizzas on the menu. He added No 24 and at the time that was the number on my shirt.”

[Thereisonlyonemickychannon]

23 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said:

That’s the impression I get.

So what about the Christians? . They should be in church on Sunday not playing footie...bloody religion... all it ever does is divide people

[Mr X]

We should be winning these type of games but our record against Burnley isn't great they usually sneak a point or more! Will be a tough game and I don't think we are good enough in the final third or defensively

[Saint Fan CaM]

Keep Cornet quiet and we should be OK.  Need the team to be as switched on and motivated as last game.  Thinking a 2-2 game again.

[nta786]

2 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

https://amp.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/26/mohamed-elyounoussi-southampton-interview

There was even a pizza named after Elyounoussi on the menu, although his Muslim faith means he has never tasted the Moi Special. “The toppings were actually things I can’t eat,” he says. “Ham, pepperoni, stuff like that. My father had 23 pizzas on the menu. He added No 24 and at the time that was the number on my shirt.”

I’m not questioning his faith, but whether he is fasting.

Some Muslim players don’t fast on matchdays, or some players believe they are exempt for the whole month because they are elite sportsmen. 
As far as I’m aware his stance hasn’t been confirmed anywhere.

[SNSUN]

This'll be a fairly dull draw. There I said it, ridicule me after the game. 

 

Would be nice to see Broja score. Hoping for some Perraud excitement, I like him. 

 

I still get a squeaky bum when I see Valery on the team sheet even though he's hardly let us down so far! 

[Mr X]

Re Valery Don't speak too soon! He's very fragile defensively

Edited 21 April, 2022 by Mr X

[northam soul]

Any links to any good streams for an I-phone please 

[Sarisbury Saint]

Easy win.

[Sarisbury Saint]

Are we winning yet ?

[Sheaf Saint]

Just now, Sarisbury Saint said:

Are we winning yet ?

We should be. Romeu put a free header just wide.

[egg]

That shot from Walker Peters cutting in on his left foot shows why he can be better on the left cutting in on his right. Good start though. 

[Dr Who?]

It took them 52 seconds to mention 9. 🙄 

[nta786]

We’ve had 5 shots in opening 10 minutes to Burnley’s 0. 

xG anyone?  

[Dr Who?]

Burnley look pants. 

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Need to make a couple of them count.