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]

1 minute ago, whelk said:

Apparently Reece James hasn’t travelled with team

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

[S-Clarke]

13 minutes ago, whelk said:

Apparently Reece James hasn’t travelled with team

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]

58 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said:

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

Mara, Perraud, and Stu would be welcome!!

[Saint Garrett]

11 minutes ago, SuperSAINT 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

[ErwinK1961]

7 minutes ago, 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

No ABK??

[Saint Garrett]

2 minutes ago, ErwinK1961 said:

No ABK??

Don't think so. might be wrong though.

[S-Clarke]

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

[SNSUN]

2 minutes ago, ErwinK1961 said:

No ABK??

[Appy]

17 minutes ago, 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

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

[SNSUN]

4 minutes ago, Appy said:

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

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]

Just now, 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. 

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

[Appy]

Just now, trousers said:

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

He tried that against Chelsea last year to be fair 

[trousers]

18 minutes ago, ErwinK1961 said:

No ABK??

 

16 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said:

Don't think so

[Saint NL]

1 minute ago, trousers said:

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

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 09:22, Lighthouse said:

Mount to score, obviously.

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]

17 minutes ago, trousers said:

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

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]

42 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

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

and people say we dont need new defenders.

[trousers]

11 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

and people say we dont need new defenders.

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

[Dorchester Saint]

1 hour ago, 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…

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

[Ted Bates Statue]

5 hours ago, Convict Colony said:

This thread title sounds like a date night gone wrong

Could still end up that way

[coalman]

1 minute ago, Ted Bates Statue said:

Could still end up that way

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]

49 minutes ago, whelk said:

Still with the naff thread title I see

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

[Charlie Wayman]

2 hours ago, SambaMaverick said:

Mara, Perraud, and Stu would be welcome!!

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]

1 hour ago, 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…

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]

8 minutes ago, Saint Matty 76 said:

Broja starting.

Oh Yey!

[Appy]

12 minutes ago, Saint Matty 76 said:

Broja starting.

Nope, but ABK is 

[Saint Garrett]

Just now, Appy said:

Nope, but ABK is 

🙌 get in!!! 

[Saint Matty 76]

2 minutes ago, Appy said:

Nope, but ABK is 

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]

8 minutes ago, Appy said:

Nope, but ABK is 

Looks like you’re right, bloke backtracked immediately! 

[Ted Bates Statue]

19 minutes ago, Saint Matty 76 said:

Broja starting.

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]

2 hours ago, 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

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]

Just now, Convict Colony said:

Moi again 😗

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