Saints 2-2 Leeds - Match Thread

[The Juice]

is it just me? I find this all so infuriating. Ralph a professional manager so who am I to say? but we need to drop this three CB thing. The system does not work and leaves us overexposed through the middle. Lavia is a class class act but is spending his time chasing two/three players. Adams is a horrible player, this is a hill I will die on. I'm bored of 'strikers who work hard' he simply does not have a consistent quality to be a premier league striker. Everything breaks down through him. For me, we'd be better putting Aribo in there, at least he'd hold up the ball and bring Stewie, JWP and Moi into the game. It seems baffling to me how simply this all is. 

[AlexLaw76]

Take off Bednarek and Mo

Bring on Aribo and Romeu....ffs

[badgerx16]

10 minutes ago, bpsaint said:

How the hell is KWP wearing a long sleeved shirt the madman!

Yesterday I saw somebody on a bike wearing a long sleeved winter training top. Obviously doesn't have a sweat box at home.

[East Kent Saint]

3 minutes ago, OldNick said:

Redmond not in the squad. Redmond was top of assists with JWP last season. So we have taken that out of the side

Don’t want him to get an injury before he is sold !

[Shance]

Absolutely no idea where our goals are coming from this season. We are completely toothless up front. 

This ref has been shocking for us. Giving Leeds 50/50's and on the whole allowing them to kick the fuck out of our players. 

The commentators have done nothing but suck Leeds' dick the entire half when all I've see is two really poor teams. 

Honestly, we need a change of manager way before christmas or we are bang in trouble. 

[sydney_saint]

I know it's very popular to put the boot into Djenepo. And yeah he isn't good enough for us. But he gets twice as much stick as Elyounoussi, and yet t I would have him in the side every week over Moi. Djenepo at least he looks like he might occasionally make something happen like he did against Spurs. Moi goes missing for 30 minutes at a time, and then pops up to do a weak ball into the box. 

Edited 13 August, 2022 by sydney_saint

[OttawaSaint]

ABK and Lavia very good. The rest...meh.

[badgerx16]

10 minutes ago, The Kraken said:

Dan James definitely had one on when he put his shirt on to come on, so it reckon they’re all at it.

One of their players took his off after about 15 minutes. Presumably too hot.

Edited 13 August, 2022 by badgerx16

[Mr X]

2 minutes ago, OldNick said:

I assume out of favour. 

Redmond definitely has his faults but is he any worse than elinoussi?

[Saint NL]

 

1 minute ago, Shance said:

The commentators have done nothing but suck Leeds' dick the entire half when all I've see is two really poor teams. 

I'm watching on Optus sports and they seem to think there is only one team playing 😂

[Ex Lion Tamer]

Just now, Shance said:

Absolutely no idea where our goals are coming from this season. We are completely toothless up front. 

This ref has been shocking for us. Giving Leeds 50/50's and on the whole allowing them to kick the fuck out of our players. 

The commentators have done nothing but suck Leeds' dick the entire half when all I've see is two really poor teams. 

Honestly, we need a change of manager way before christmas or we are bang in trouble. 

We've said we're going to sign a striker.

It's pretty obvious that we are short up front and at full back. We'll be a different team with those positions addressed, not least because we'll be able to play a different formation

[Suhari]

Okay. Not terrible. Lacking some cutting edge, but we're used to that.

Moi has picked up some decent positions, but terrible end product.

Let's get Aribo on!

[The Kraken]

1 minute ago, sydney_saint said:

I know it's very popular to put the boot into Djenepo. And yeah he isn't good enough for us. But he gets twice as much stick as Elyounoussi, and yet t I would have him in the side every week over Moi. Djenepo at least he looks like he might occasionally make something happen like he did against Spurs. Moi goes missing for 30 minutes at a time, and then pops up to do a weak ball into the box. 

They’re both crap and not good enough. Djenepo is having a 4/10 game. Elyounoussi has had a 2/10, he’s done almost nothing at all.

[striker]

Agree with bringing on Romeu and Aribo. I am also wondering why Redmond isn't in the side. Seems to me we need every single attacking player we can find, we are toothless.

[Spoonman]

Saints a hard watch, but improved as the half went on. Defence ropey as fuck, will do well to come out of this with a clean sheet 

[AlexLaw76]

Just now, Ex Lion Tamer said:

We've said we're going to sign a striker.

It's pretty obvious that we are short up front and at full back. We'll be a different team with those positions addressed, not least because we'll be able to play a different formation

just signing a striker (unless it is Mbappe) will not make much difference, when most of our team are playing in defence

[verlaine1979]

Odd that we've chosen a formation that somehow both leaves us weak down the middle AND down the flanks.

[Disco Stu]

I hate the shape we're using.

[saintant]

Zero shots on target in a home match against Leeds bloody United. Very uninspiring Ralph. Need to up it second half. Not good enough.

[badgerx16]

6 minutes ago, Mr X said:

Is he injured? Or out of favour with Ralph? 

Didn't have a winning team selection lottery ticket this week.

[Saint Fan CaM]

Leeds looking as on top and the home side. I don’t think we’ve had one shot on target which is f-big criminal at home. But Ketchup looks really good as does Lavia again.  We desperately need more in attack, so hopefully Ralph has a plan to use Aribo and another attacking player taking off Bednarek.

[Micky]

2 minutes ago, Shance said:

Absolutely no idea where our goals are coming from this season. We are completely toothless up front. 

Apparently we are going to buy a super duper striker before the window closes and he is going to score lots and lots of goals and will be our saviour.  Apparently. 

[Harry_SFC]

You could buy any striker in the world and we still wouldn't score goals in this formation.

[Baird of the land]

1 minute ago, Ex Lion Tamer said:

We've said we're going to sign a striker.

It's pretty obvious that we are short up front and at full back. We'll be a different team with those positions addressed, not least because we'll be able to play a different formation

I don't see it being different unless there's support. Not really a surprise leave a striker completely isolated and they will struggle.

[FarehamSaintJames]

Fucking pointless us buying a striker if he wants to play with ten at the back and bench the creativity.

[Saint NL]

I think every game this season will be along the lines of "keep things tight at the back and try nick a goal on the break".

 

Not exciting stuff, but let's hope it works today because this Leeds team aren't great.

[The Kraken]

1 minute ago, verlaine1979 said:

Odd that we've chosen a formation that somehow both leaves us weak down the middle AND down the flanks.

I’m still tying to work out where it makes us stronger.

[AlexLaw76]

Just now, The Kraken said:

I’m still tying to work out where it makes us stronger.

Barking that we still try it.  nearly every time Ralph plays this, we look shite.  We did 3 years ago, we do this season.

I just hope he is relieved of his duties ASAP

[The Cat]

Must be different watching the game in the ground because contrary to the moaners on here who never seem to go to games I think we've played ok. Could have done with a couple of those shots being on target but other than a period after the second water break when Leeds controlled possession we have been alright.

1 cracking save from Bazunu. Thought Adams has shown why he should play ahead of Armstrong with some strong hold up play.

The Djenepo spin followed by the Ward Prowse flick and volley pass was exquisite.

Looking forward to seeing Aribo come on and run at them.

Ref has been a bit shit.

[hans gruber]

16 minutes ago, adrian lord said:

Harrison looks like he has a sports bra on underneath his top?

Ambitious with the sizing as well

 

[CanadaSaint]

I think the ref should make Leeds change their shorts because several players have done double-takes looking at pass options. I can see a tired-mind mental mistake coming from someone. Hopefully it’ll be Leeds.

[Ex Lion Tamer]

2 minutes ago, The Kraken said:

I’m still tying to work out where it makes us stronger.

It means we don't have Djenepo at left back

[NewYorkSaint]

For a quick break from our scheduled moaning, I'm pretty excited at the potential of ABK. That was a heartstopping moment when he did his forward surge.  If that had gone in, the whole commentary here wd be pretty different. Lavia is also pretty special. And Djenepo had a great half. That's three big pluses compared to last year. Plus Bazunu.     Wd love to see Ariba on second half. 

C'mon Saints. You've got this!

[FarehamSaintJames]

Ralph being the tactical master that he is, I fully expect Yan Valery to be getting subbed on at half time for an attacking player. And Jack Stephens for ABK because is had a shot at goal - HOW DARE HE!!!

[Saint Fan CaM]

3 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

I think every game this season will be along the lines of "keep things tight at the back and try nick a goal on the break".

 

Not exciting stuff, but let's hope it works today because this Leeds team aren't great.

What does that say about us when they’re looking the better team?

[Ex Lion Tamer]

5 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

just signing a striker (unless it is Mbappe) will not make much difference, when most of our team are playing in defence

I do hope we change the formation once we actually have some fit fullbacks

[Mr X]

Just now, NewYorkSaint said:

For a quick break from our scheduled moaning, I'm pretty excited at the potential of ABK. That was a heartstopping moment when he did his forward surge.  If that had gone in, the whole commentary here wd be pretty different. Lavia is also pretty special. And Djenepo had a great half. That's three big pluses compared to last year. Plus Bazunu.     Wd love to see Ariba on second half. 

C'mon Saints. You've got this!

Agree with abk and lavia but what did djenepo do that was any good? 

[obelisk]

Expectations are so low that I might just celebrate a point from this game. Important not to lose at home to fellow strugglers.

[sydney_saint]

1 minute ago, CanadaSaint said:

I think the ref should make Leeds change their shorts because several players have done double-takes looking at pass options. I can see a tired-mind mental mistake coming from someone. Hopefully it’ll be Leeds.

The kit clash is absolutely dreadful. Who on earth thought it was a good idea having a light yellow colour away kit to go with a white home kit. 

[The Cat]

Oh fuck off, that was weak defending 

[AlexLaw76]

1 minute ago, Ex Lion Tamer said:

I do hope we change the formation once we actually have some fit fullbacks

we are only missing one

[nta786]

1-0 Leeds… fuck off

[Dorchester Saint]

MOTIVATION IS ON YOU, NOW FUCK OFF RALPH YOU USELESS ****!!

 

Edited 13 August, 2022 by Dorchester Saint

[OttawaSaint]

Game over...

[DG]

lol

[saintscottofthenortham]

Wow. We’re a shite joke. Literally a repeat of the opening seconds last week. Diabolical. 

[Saint NL]

Just now, nta786 said:

1-0 Leeds… fuck off

My stream is just about to kick off...

I hope this is a joke 

[Mr X]

FFS that took them long 

[Saints foreva]

Ralph out. 

Edited 14 August, 2022 by Saints foreva

[The Kraken]

Just fuck off. Utterly rubbish.