Saints 2-0 Man City - The Treble is STILL on!

[JohnS]

3 minutes ago, Mr X said:

Wth? one thing you can't accuse Adams of is laziness, being a poor finisher most definitely! 

I think that he works hard in very small blasts - so deceives alot of people.  I reckon Mara has run further in the 1st 30mins tonight than Adams would all game!

I'd love to see his stats against most other strikers 

[igsey]

WTF is going on?!

 

Best half of football we've played for about a year.

[saintscottofthenortham]

Diallo so frustrating. His final ball is diabolical.

[sydney_saint]

You just gotta love Djenepo. We all know he isn't the best. But every time he puts on that kit he gives it everything he has! 

[Mr X]

Just now, saintscottofthenortham said:

Diallo so frustrating. His final ball is diabolical.

It definitely is 

[The Kraken]

Just now, saintscottofthenortham said:

Diallo so frustrating. His final ball is diabolical.

It’s true. But, as I and I’m sure a few others said earlier this season, him in a CM 2 won’t ever work. In a midfield 3 with JWP and Lavia alongside him, I think that’s our best ‘solid’ midfield 3. 

[DT]

So we think they will bring on you know who at half time?

[Master Bates]

Stunning

[The Kraken]

Absolutely superb bit of play from Lavia there.

[Viking Saint]

Just now, DT said:

So we think they will bring on you know who at half time?

Wouldn't be a surprise. No one saw this coming, especially with this team sheet

[CanadaSaint]

Streaming dudes - anyone getting sound? "Unmute" opens dirty pics, so it's not a complete disaster. 🤣

[Lee On Solent Saint]

Just now, Master Bates said:

Stunning

Good strike, but no idea what the keeper was doing there

[The Kraken]

Shades of Longy vs Villa about Djnepo’s goal.

[Sheaf Saint]

How is that not a foul FFS!? Right in front of the lino.

[verlaine1979]

5 minutes ago, JohnS said:

I think that he works hard in very small blasts - so deceives alot of people.  I reckon Mara has run further in the 1st 30mins tonight than Adams would all game!

I'd love to see his stats against most other strikers 

Aside from his finishing, Che's movement and anticipation are rubbish. He works hard to hold the ball up, but he's generally got no idea where he should be or where to run ahead of the ball.

[Nieldy]

Just hope the big clubs don't come calling for Jones😜

[Sheaf Saint]

Just now, The Kraken said:

Shades of Longy vs Villa about Djnepo’s goal.

Or Che's first Saints goal, against...

Man City!

[HarvSFC]

This is why Wilcox is making the step up.

[Ed Rooney]

1 minute ago, verlaine1979 said:

Aside from his finishing, Che's movement and anticipation are rubbish. He works hard to hold the ball up, but he's generally got no idea where he should be or where to run ahead of the ball.

Never ever kicks with his left foot either, so frustrating 

[DT]

Nasty premonition: Lavia to be sent off

[whelk]

3 minutes ago, The Kraken said:

Absolutely superb bit of play from Lavia there.

Superb signing 

[Jonnyboy]

1 hour ago, saintant said:

Would be up there with the healing of the paralysed man.

So, who would take both cup wins and also relegation?

most of us I reckon 😁

[Suhari]

My fault.

Drinking beers with my team in Gent so missed the usual build up. Got in front of a TV 2 minutes into the game.

Yep. Entirely my fault.

 

 

 

 

P.S. Is Jones in, or shaking it about right now?

[Mr X]

1 minute ago, Nieldy said:

Just hope the big clubs don't come calling for Jones😜

Were not that lucky 😜 this counts for nothing if we don't win in the league, but let's just enjoy a rare good half from us!  

[SNSUN]

I've hardly noticed DCC which is testament to how little City have threatened our goal.

 

Please blow the whistle ref...

[Convict Colony]

I like how hard mara works and he's deceptively fast.

[adrian lord]

We bettered Citeh all over the pitch and in every position. 

[igsey]

JWP has had his best game in yonks. I don't think it's a coincidence that him getting more involved has happened the same time as us looking better.

[Chewy]

Anyone think we should get a 3rd centre back on to tighten things up?

😉

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[Disco Stu]

That was actually a good half of football.

[Marsdinho]

Jones must have prayed loads before kick off

[Sheaf Saint]

Arma trying to take on the entire City defence on his own!

[Jimmy_D]

It's been a while since we've seen a half of football quite that good.

[adrian lord]

Have they got another kit? 😉

[Mixedkebab]

Just now, Disco Stu said:

That was actually a good half of football.

A fucking excellent half 

[Convict Colony]

1 minute ago, igsey said:

JWP has had his best game in yonks. I don't think it's a coincidence that him getting more involved has happened the same time as us looking better.

2 DMS behind him and alcazar arriving helps

[Saint NL]

What was that between Lavia and Djenepo at half time?

[saintscottofthenortham]

JWP and Lavia in the middle beyond superb. Djenepo class. Mara does have something in there, though still raw. Lyanco class. Some first half that.

[teamsaint]

2 minutes ago, Convict Colony said:

I like how hard mara works and he's deceptively fast.

I thought his performance against Forest was very decent , given the shambles  going on around him.

 

[Midfield_General]

Credit where it's due - that was absolutely superb

[sfc4prem]

My friend's comment to me before leaving work about tonight's game, with a wry smile on his face:

"Money always rises to the top eventually"

By the old gods, the new, and Nathan's, I pray he isn't correct tonight!

 

Hold on boys. No silly mistakes.

[BotleySaint]

Every player has given their all that half. Amazing workrate and each one just trying everything with no fear. Great half.

[Mr X]

There's no way on earth city are going to be that poor In the second half.... We are not going to be able to switch off for a second! 

[Ted Bates Statue]

I think we needed a third in the first half to have a real chance of going through. Very nice to see us looking this good though.

[Toadhall Saint]

Excellent saints - honestly didn’t think we had that in us. Even if we end up losing this - there is a lot to be pleased and hopeful about.

[DT]

No Che Adams on the pitch and this happens… 😉

[The Cat]

Wow, what a first half. Sat behind the dugouts marvelling at how Lyanco has morphed into Cafu.

[Saint Matty 76]

That's the best half I've seen from us since Chelsea A. 

Credit where it's due, hope we don't sit back and screw the 2nd half.

[AlexLaw76]

That was a great half.  Less hoof, but mixed up a bit.  Clearly looking to break quickly.

Looks like we defend in a back 5.  JwP further forward and looks good - all over Phillips

No matter the score now, this is MILES better than the horrific displays against Brighton and Forest

[LeBizzier69]

Whatever the result from here, that should be a real shot in the arm for confidence. Cracking half of football and long balls to a minimum!