Saints 2 Chelsea 1

[Saint NL]

Obviously we will all watch the Chelsea game tonight, but my IPTV provider just announced that the EFL Trophy games will be televised. First one is tonight against Forest Green Rovers.

[Convict Colony]

This thread title sounds like a date night gone wrong

[whelk]

Apparently Reece James hasn’t travelled with team

[Toadhall Saint]

  On 30/08/2022 at 13:31, whelk said:

Apparently Reece James hasn’t travelled with team

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Would have preferred it if Reece James had travelled but the rest of the team hadn’t 😉

[S-Clarke]

  On 30/08/2022 at 13:31, whelk said:

Apparently Reece James hasn’t travelled with team

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Massive loss for them. I guess they'll go for RLC at Wing back, or 'Dave'

[Saint Garrett]

Might see a few changes tonight. Probably expected really given quick turnaround. 

[SuperSAINT]

 

[SambaMaverick]

  On 30/08/2022 at 13:59, Saint Garrett said:

Might see a few changes tonight. Probably expected really given quick turnaround. 

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Mara, Perraud, and Stu would be welcome!!

[Saint Garrett]

  On 30/08/2022 at 14:51, SuperSAINT said:

 

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Good news, my mate who is a Chelsea fan reckons he's their most important player. 

I'm expecting something along the lines of: 

Bazanu, KWP, Lyanco, Salisu, Moussa, Romeu, Jwp, Lavia, Aribo, SArmstrong, Che

[ErwinK1961]

  On 30/08/2022 at 15:04, Saint Garrett said:

Good news, my mate who is a Chelsea fan reckons he's their most important player. 

I'm expecting something along the lines of: 

Bazanu, KWP, Lyanco, Salisu, Moussa, Romeu, Jwp, Lavia, Aribo, SArmstrong, Che

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No ABK??

[Saint Garrett]

  On 30/08/2022 at 15:12, ErwinK1961 said:

No ABK??

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Don't think so. might be wrong though.

[S-Clarke]

ABK did take a knock on Saturday, but did carry on.

[SNSUN]

  On 30/08/2022 at 15:12, ErwinK1961 said:

No ABK??

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[Appy]

  On 30/08/2022 at 15:04, Saint Garrett said:

Good news, my mate who is a Chelsea fan reckons he's their most important player. 

I'm expecting something along the lines of: 

Bazanu, KWP, Lyanco, Salisu, Moussa, Romeu, Jwp, Lavia, Aribo, SArmstrong, Che

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Lyanco and Djenepo, good god and people say we don’t need defenders 

[SNSUN]

  On 30/08/2022 at 15:22, Appy said:

Lyanco and Djenepo, good god and people say we don’t need defenders 

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It’s almost win/win tonight, if we win we win, if we lose it’ll force the club to bring in the players we need. I just hope that if we win the club doesn’t suddenly think we’re ok for the campaign with the players we have, because we aren’t. Although there is the January window…

[trousers]

  On 30/08/2022 at 15:28, SNSUN said:

It’s almost win/win tonight, if we win we win, if we lose it’ll force the club to bring in the players we need. 

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Indeed. If I was Ralph I'd probably aim for another 0-9, just to ram the message well and truly home.

[Appy]

  On 30/08/2022 at 15:30, trousers said:

Indeed. If I was Ralph I'd probably aim for another 0-9, just to ram the message well and truly home.

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He tried that against Chelsea last year to be fair 

[trousers]

  On 30/08/2022 at 15:12, ErwinK1961 said:

No ABK??

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  On 30/08/2022 at 15:14, Saint Garrett said:

Don't think so

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[Saint NL]

  On 30/08/2022 at 15:30, trousers said:

Indeed. If I was Ralph I'd probably aim for another 0-9, just to ram the message well and truly home.

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Now known as the "Scotty Parker". He should probably say they're useless too, just for the full effect.

[Nordic Saint]

  On 28/08/2022 at 08:22, Lighthouse said:

Mount to score, obviously.

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I was relieved he was subbed when they were 6-0 up at St Mary's in April. The rest of the Chelsea team were content to take it easy for the final half hour and didn't seem bothered about breaking the 9-0 record  but he would have gone all out for more goals.

[coalman]

  On 30/08/2022 at 15:30, trousers said:

Indeed. If I was Ralph I'd probably aim for another 0-9, just to ram the message well and truly home.

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I hear Scott Parker's available.

[goodymatt]

If ABK is missing it could be a long night. He was our best player vs United.

[davefizzy14]

Hopefully ABK is fit as he was outstanding on Saturday. 3-1 to us tonight- Adams, Prowsey and Aribo to score - COYR

Edited 30 August, 2022 by davefizzy14

[Pamplemousse]

No ABK is concerning. And if Lyanco's in, Bedders is definitely off

[whelk]

Still with the naff thread title I see

[AlexLaw76]

  On 30/08/2022 at 15:47, goodymatt said:

If ABK is missing it could be a long night. He was our best player vs United.

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and people say we dont need new defenders.

[trousers]

  On 30/08/2022 at 16:30, AlexLaw76 said:

and people say we dont need new defenders.

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Which people have said they are happy with the squad depth in defence? 

[Dorchester Saint]

  On 30/08/2022 at 15:28, SNSUN said:

It’s almost win/win tonight, if we win we win, if we lose it’ll force the club to bring in the players we need. I just hope that if we win the club doesn’t suddenly think we’re ok for the campaign with the players we have, because we aren’t. Although there is the January window…

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Ah yes, the classic failsafe “Get dry bummed by Chelsea 24 hrs before the window closes” transfer strategy….. #WinWin  

[Ted Bates Statue]

  On 30/08/2022 at 11:25, Convict Colony said:

This thread title sounds like a date night gone wrong

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Could still end up that way

[coalman]

  On 30/08/2022 at 17:11, Ted Bates Statue said:

Could still end up that way

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After all, what better way to show solidarity with our South coast neighbours...

[AlexLaw76]

Surely we will be better than this game last season.  They absolutely battered us and 6-0 was generous to Saints

Edited 30 August, 2022 by AlexLaw76

[CB Fry]

  On 30/08/2022 at 16:24, whelk said:

Still with the naff thread title I see

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Just wait until full time. I'll try and think of the worst possible thread title for the Wolves match.

[Charlie Wayman]

  On 30/08/2022 at 14:58, SambaMaverick said:

Mara, Perraud, and Stu would be welcome!!

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Not "Stu", he really hasn't got up to speed yet this season. He's not ready to start and won't.

JWP had a poor match on Saturday so owes us a performance tonight.

He'll stick with Adams over Mara.

[Saint Matty 76]

Broja starting.

[Charlie Wayman]

  On 30/08/2022 at 15:28, SNSUN said:

It’s almost win/win tonight, if we win we win, if we lose it’ll force the club to bring in the players we need. I just hope that if we win the club doesn’t suddenly think we’re ok for the campaign with the players we have, because we aren’t. Although there is the January window…

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Oh ye of little faith!

[coalman]

From the BBC

We have an unprecedented opportunity to extend the worst conceding streak in the history of the competition on the day of the week where we have the lowest chance of winning the game and where we can extend our worst record in 2022 further. The stars truly are aligning for us tonight. So I predict 2-0 to Saints.

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Head-to-head

• Chelsea have scored in each of their last 17 Premier League away games against Southampton - the longest scoring streak one team has had against another away from home in the history of the competition.
• Ralph Hasenhuttl's only win in seven meetings with Thomas Tuchel (D1, L5) was a 1-0 victory for RB Leipzig against Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga in September 2016.

Southampton

• They have won just three of their last 20 top-flight fixtures in midweek (D7, L10).
• The Hampshire club have a 21% win rate in Premier League games on Tuesdays, lower than than on any other day of the week.
• Southampton have lost 11 league matches since the start of March, more than any other side in the English top flight.

[Saint Garrett]

  On 30/08/2022 at 17:20, Saint Matty 76 said:

Broja starting.

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Oh Yey!

[Appy]

  On 30/08/2022 at 17:20, Saint Matty 76 said:

Broja starting.

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Nope, but ABK is 

[Saint Garrett]

  On 30/08/2022 at 17:32, Appy said:

Nope, but ABK is 

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🙌 get in!!! 

[Saint Matty 76]

  On 30/08/2022 at 17:32, Appy said:

Nope, but ABK is 

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Hope you’re right, don’t think you are regarding Chelsea!

Sterling Broja Ziyech apparently.

[danjosaint]

Don't worry he's rubbish with poor attitude and not worth a decent bid 

[Saint Matty 76]

  On 30/08/2022 at 17:32, Appy said:

Nope, but ABK is 

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Looks like you’re right, bloke backtracked immediately! 

[Ted Bates Statue]

  On 30/08/2022 at 17:20, Saint Matty 76 said:

Broja starting.

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Shaqiri-style Albanian eagle celebration incoming...

[trousers]

 

Edited 30 August, 2022 by trousers

[Saint Matty 76]

Elyounoussi again? Fucking hell.

All but confirms Romeu is gone with Diallo starting.

[Saint Garrett]

  On 30/08/2022 at 15:04, Saint Garrett said:

Good news, my mate who is a Chelsea fan reckons he's their most important player. 

I'm expecting something along the lines of: 

Bazanu, KWP, Lyanco, Salisu, Moussa, Romeu, Jwp, Lavia, Aribo, SArmstrong, Che

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Miles away today. Maybe the quick turn around. I will try do better next time 😂

[Convict Colony]

Moi again 😗

[saintant]

Diallo seems an odd selection.

[ecurnew02]

Diallo starting 🫣

[Saint Garrett]

  On 30/08/2022 at 17:47, Convict Colony said:

Moi again 😗

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He does a decent job defensively, and doesn’t give the ball up very often. No issues from my perspective