Matthew Le God Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 1 minute ago, AlexLaw76 said: it really isnt, I have eyes 3 centre backs, 3 central midfielders, 2 strikers. That is 8 outfield players in central areas! The only width is the 2 wingbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 On tuning in we were facing our own goal defending so it looked like white shirts, black shorts, a very un-Saints like appearance unless an away kit. I then heard the commentator say about a porr back pass from Stephens so I knew I was in the right place. "McCartney left stranded " was another phrase that seemed familiar. Pre-season or not, we have too many 'empty shirts' with us still. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Suhari Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 1 minute ago, kjurwi said: Not enough red on the home kit. That's what this half has told me:) Agreed. Not a fan of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 1 minute ago, Suhari said: Edwards seems to have something about him. Quick feet and gets stuck in. Yep, like the look of him. Very raw but always looking to do something positive. He’s not ready for a starting first team yet but hopefully a few cup games and sub appearances to come in the season ahead. The only issue is where will he play, he looks like he’d thrive in a central role in behind the striker(s). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 13 minutes ago, alpine_saint said: This is friggin AWFUL Some of us are used to it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Player quality impacts the effectiveness of the formation. We won't be using these players in the PL barring a monumental injury crisis. Oh god, let me be clearer, in possession at times Romeu has been receiving at left back, small and edwards are effectively playing as a front 4, 2 midfielders start deep, both or at least one of the strikers have come short, quite often, leaving small and edwards as our highest positioned players and we then just end up playing a long ball over their heads out of play…. this has happened too many times for it not to be part of the shape he wants to play. Diallo, Romeu,Adams, and the favourites smallbone and tella on the pitch in the possession spine, so I would expect some effectiveness Edited 18 July, 2022 by Ed Rooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 3 minutes ago, kjurwi said: Not enough red on the home kit. That's what this half has told me:) It's dreadful, but not as bad as the change kit which takes us to another level of shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 Just now, Ed Rooney said: Oh god, let me be clearer, in possession at times Romeo Perhaps spelling his name correctly would help you to be even clearer! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 (edited) Liked the look of Edwards. He does have the typical bad habits of a lot of young wingers of not releasing the ball quick enough and not looking up enough but his technical ability is clear to see. Very nice first touch. Haven't seen anything from Small yet unfortunately. He has the physical attributes but is struggling to be effective on the ball. A few poor touches and stray passes but he is only 17. I think he needs a loan. Clearly capable of mens football but not at our level yet. Edited 18 July, 2022 by Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 10 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: I doubt we'll be starting many PL matches with Small and Edwards as our wingbacks and Valery, Lyanco and Stephens as centre backs together. It's not the defence that bothers me, is the midfield and attack being toothless and ineffective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 I think Saints need to find a way to keep Oriol Romeu at peak fitness throughout the season. Hopefully having Lavia will do that and allow OR some rest in between games as he proved last season, he can’t play 90 minutes effectively every week. In that half he was IMO our stand out player, just keeps things ticking and breaks play up. A very effective player. Smallbone did alright, Edwards looked lively, not much else stood out. Disappointed with Diallo, just can’t impose himself. Being as we’ve got a mini crisis at full back, I wonder if he can do a job there, cos he’s not really doing one in the middle of the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 18 minutes ago, alpine_saint said: This is friggin AWFUL Welcome back to the forum Alps. We've certainly missed your positive slant on everything. Please don't ever go away again. We're going to need your valuable input as the season progresses 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjurwi Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 1 minute ago, Badger said: It's dreadful, but not as bad as the change kit which takes us to another level of shit. Don't think it's dreadful, but it's not brilliant either. Just meh. And not enough red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Lallana's Left Peg said: It's not the defence that bothers me, is the midfield and attack being toothless and ineffective. I'd suggest today's midfield and attack are also unlikely to start together particularly often in the PL either. Lots of the 1st choice players all not starting today. Today's starting line-up players may come in and out of the team, but they'd be supported by higher quality 1st choice players which would make a difference. Edited 18 July, 2022 by Matthew Le God 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteleySaint30 Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 3 minutes ago, Lallana's Left Peg said: It's not the defence that bothers me, is the midfield and attack being toothless and ineffective. It should do, you see how many goals we conceded last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 (edited) Nothing much to write home about thus far. System looks a mess, but I suppose no more than usual. I thought Small did okay, actually. Positionally, he's a headless chicken, but at least he's now sprinting back, which he wasn't in his ill fated debut against Coventry. Lots of enthusiasm going forward - albeit no composure. Edwards has the look of a player about him; the way he addresses the ball, uses his body and low centre of gravity to protect it hints at a bit of quality. Fuck knows what he's doing at wing back, though. What a waste. Don't rate the formation at all. Edited 18 July, 2022 by qwertyell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddings and Monkeys Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 I really don’t know what some of our fans expect from our second pre- season friendly. Jeez. Staggering levels of not understanding the purpose of these games and what the coaching team are learning from them. But shouldn’t be surprised as it’s the same people every year. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 Well from what I saw (last 20 or so), given who we are playin (apparently topmflight Austria Bundesliga) and that we are clearly playing our 2nd string (with Romeu and Adams) thought it actually looked half decent. Neat and tidy in possession mostly, a couple of chances ,bar hit and I understand Smallbone hit post earlier, didn't see it though). Decent enough workout for these hopefuls. Some good signs from Smallbone and Edwards. Interesting to see what happens 2nd half. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca155 Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 At the moment I still feel that Stephens/Lyanco is our most effective partnership. That isn't saying much obviously but they seem to be calmer. I expect that to change asap as Salisu has to be Nov and needs to make that obvious It isn't too bad so far, like watching an early cup game. Good to see Diallo gives a shit, and clearly wants a place in the 1st team. Creating chances (sort of) but nobody up front to convert them. Pre season is all about fitness and systems. Blows some cobwebs away, get the new boys on board. Make zero assumptions. Having said that I thought Valery looks up for it. I'm convinced there is a player in there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 1 minute ago, VectisSaint said: Well from what I saw (last 20 or so), given who we are playin (apparently topmflight Austria Bundesliga) and that we are clearly playing our 2nd string (with Romeu and Adams) thought it actually looked half decent. Neat and tidy in possession mostly, a couple of chances ,bar hit and I understand Smallbone hit post earlier, didn't see it though). Decent enough workout for these hopefuls. Some good signs from Smallbone and Edwards. Interesting to see what happens 2nd half. Also worth bearing in mind they are weeks ahead of us in terms of fitness and readiness - they played the first round of the cup at the weekend and their first league game is on Saturday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 Looks like a complete change of personnel. If my stream wasn’t so shit I might be able to make out who is actually playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 1 minute ago, macca155 said: At the moment I still feel that Stephens/Lyanco is our most effective partnership. I see them as our 4th and 5th choice centre backs. Salisu, Bednarek and possibly Bella-Kotchap all ahead of them in pecking order. With Valery as 6th choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Kraken said: Looks like a complete change of personnel. If my stream wasn’t so shit I might be able to make out who is actually playing. Second half has definitely switched from an iPhone to a potato. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca155 Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 1 minute ago, Matthew Le God said: I see them as our 4th and 5th choice centre backs. Salisu, Bednarek and possibly Bella-Kotchap all ahead of them in pecking order. With Valery as 6th choice. Totally agree and there is the issue, at the moment they are probably the pick of the bunch. I think that was clumsily my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 12 minutes ago, whiteleySaint30 said: It should do, you see how many goals we conceded last year? Yeah absolutely - I meant in the context of this game. No clear starters in defence, but plenty in midfield and attack first half. 13 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: I'd suggest today's midfield and attack are also unlikely to start together particularly often in the PL either. Let's if 1st choice players all nit starting today. The starting line-up players may come in and out if the team, but they'd be supported by higher quality 1st choice players which would make a difference. I agree with what you're saying but even then was the quality good enough whether they are starters or not? Plenty of the midfield and attack start games for Saints and I'd expect a need to get touch and fitness but not a feeling I was watching strangers play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 Looking better going forwards this half. Djenepo with a shocking miss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Kerplunk Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 18 minutes ago, Ed Rooney said: Oh god, let me be clearer, in possession at times Romeu has been receiving at left back, small and edwards are effectively playing as a front 4, 2 midfielders start deep, both or at least one of the strikers have come short, quite often, leaving small and edwards as our highest positioned players and we then just end up playing a long ball over their heads out of play…. Total [shit] football. Also, if we are having the same amount of pre-season games as in previous years, but playing experimental sides, when do the first team players get match fit for the start of the season? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 2 minutes ago, macca155 said: Totally agree and there is the issue, at the moment they are probably the pick of the bunch. I think... Salisu Bednarek Bella-Kotchap Lyanco Stephens Valery Is the correct order of quality for them. So Ralph is correct on them. With Bella-Kotchap the unknown quantity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 24 minutes ago, kjurwi said: Not enough red on the home kit. That's what this half has told me:) Pretty much my only thoughts too. Doesn't look right. Not sure I like it and I was on the fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 Looking better 2nd half with a higher quality of player on the pitch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 I do like Lavia, and A. Armstrong is looking more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 Salisu taking throwins. Get in! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 Just now, SNSUN said: Pretty much my only thoughts too. Doesn't look right. Not sure I like it and I was on the fence. Yeah same. Looked ok in some pictures but I’m not a fan seeing it now, not quite enough red in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddings and Monkeys Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 We’re trying to play the ball in to AA on the ground much more quickly than last year. Positive sign as that plays to his strength of running at pace centrally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 We could come out dressed as fluffy penguins 2 players short flinging excrement at the fans and in a 0-4-4 formation and MLG would defend it... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 The lack of goalscorer is painfully obvious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 The Saints outside broadcast team and their equipment for today's game in Austria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 Armstrong has to ping that first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 Seem to be going for the long diagonal pass to the full backs a fair amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 1 minute ago, OttawaSaint said: We could come out dressed as fluffy penguins 2 players short flinging excrement at the fans and in a 0-4-4 formation and MLG would defend it... I haven't defended the usage of the formation. I pointed out that 352 has 8 central players, so isn't lacking centrally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 Djenepo and Bednarek having their usual shockers. Jeez there’s still a lot to do before the season starts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 Oh ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 Awful penalty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 Good save to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 Such a bad penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 Crap penalty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 He didn't really get anything on that pen, needed to be in the corner. Wasn't anything really. It was a decent save, but also a pretty tame effort. Can't read too much into pre-season games as a rule, but you can't avoid the elephant in the room that the same issues as last season continue to plague us (no one who can score goals) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 Who took it? AA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 18 July, 2022 Share Posted 18 July, 2022 Just now, ErwinK1961 said: Who took it? AA? Yep, as per most of his finishes - pretty tame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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