Brentford 3-0 Saints - Match Thread

[LuckyNumber7]

I'm really trying to give Jones a chance but he's making it very difficult. 

Recalling Bednarek and making him our starting CB, whilst relegating DCC to the B team is a sackable offence on it's own.

Orsic not in the squad at all. What's the fucking point in buying these new players if he's not gonna bloody play them? A World Cup semi finalist slumming it in the B team whilst Eluseless starts and Theo is on the bench. What a waste.

If we go down without a fight today I might join the Jones out bandwagon.

[Chez]

3 minutes ago, Lighthouse said:

Have I missed something on Orsic? He played yesterday for the B team and isn’t in the squad today.

I am guessing you have to make that post. He's been rubbish in the two starts, so being dropped to the reserves seems reasonable. 

[S-Clarke]

Just now, stknowle said:

Are either ABK or DCC injured? Not even on the bench. WTF.

It was obvious when they played for the B Team yesterday that they weren't going to be in the squad today.

Something about minutes, not being up to speed, having no rhythm etc. 

[rudi-skacel]

Only new signing playing is his mate from luton

[OttawaSaint]

Orsic holding his bronze medal thinking "that happened didn't it, did it?" and then looking over at Moi and Edozie running into people and passing to the other team. "Maybe I imagined it...".

[maysie]

2 minutes ago, FarehamSaintJames said:

Yay a back four and no Lyanco!

Wuicjly followed by: Wtf, where is JWP, how does DCC not get in? How does Bednarek get in? Diallo? Edozie starting (I’d argue he’s better as an impact sub).

Lumping money on over three goals and a Brentford win. 😅

JWP is playing?

I know he’s bad but don’t make up stuff.

[SotonianWill]

Just now, OttawaSaint said:

We coulc have got Dyche to sort out the defence and get some confidence into the team but no. Razzy wanted to try and look smart. 

Newsflash, a smart person does smart things not do stupid things and hope they pay off so that everyone will call them smart.

if you believe it, the previously reported “race to dyche” was at snails pace between us and everton. they’ll stay up as they have a better team and manager

[trousers]

6 hours ago, egg said:

Work permits. He had one. Our boys haven't.

 

6 hours ago, Convict Colony said:

Edit nope your right

https://scorenigeria.com.ng/work-permit-stops-onuachu-premier-league-debut/

 

6 hours ago, trousers said:

That short article is based on Jones saying yesterday:

“You’re better off ringing the Home Office to find out. We can keep asking but until we get clarification on their work permits, neither will be involved.”

That doesn't rule out the permits being granted between yesterday's press conference and the game today.

 

6 hours ago, Weston Super Saint said:

Very true. The Home Office are renowned for their commitment to work, especially working out of hours on a Friday night / over the weekend.  They're all over that dedication!

 

5 hours ago, trousers said:

I agree it's unlikely, but the press conference was just after lunchtime so there were still several working hours left for someone to get their rubber stamp out of their arse. So not totally implausible.

Apology accepted @Weston Super Saint

[stknowle]

2 minutes ago, LuckyNumber7 said:

 

If we go down without a fight today I might join the Jones out bandwagon.

Better be quick mate, there's not a lot of room left.

[AlexLaw76]

1 minute ago, S-Clarke said:

It was obvious when they played for the B Team yesterday that they weren't going to be in the squad today.

Something about minutes, not being up to speed, having no rhythm etc. 

Yet Janny B can waltz straight in....

[OttawaSaint]

Is Stu Armstrong injured?

[Lighthouse]

2 minutes ago, Chez said:

I am guessing you have to make that post. He's been rubbish in the two starts, so being dropped to the reserves seems reasonable. 

We have Walcott on the bench and Moi starting, I’d at least have him as an option.

[Toadhall Saint]

1 minute ago, OttawaSaint said:

Is Stu Armstrong injured?

Allegedly 

[Lee On Solent Saint]

3 minutes ago, Chez said:

I am guessing you have to make that post. He's been rubbish in the two starts, so being dropped to the reserves seems reasonable. 

Get that he hasn't pulled uo trees, but not to have him even on the bench is pretty disrespectful 

[petermcpete]

Based on this line up, pretty sure at the end of the season Jones will join Pompey and declare himself delighted to go to his spiritual home.

[OttawaSaint]

4 minutes ago, FarehamSaintJames said:

Yay a back four and no Lyanco!

He'll probably bring Lyanco on for JWP on 5 minutes and go "haha Brentford, we tricked you!".

[pimpin4rizeal]

3 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said:

Orsic holding his bronze medal thinking "that happened didn't it, did it?" and then looking over at Moi and Edozie running into people and passing to the other team. "Maybe I imagined it...".

To be fair Orsic has looked very off the pace.. I think end product wise he will be the best winger/ten we have .. but looks a bit unfit and struggling to get into games so far 

Edited 4 February, 2023 by pimpin4rizeal

[Convict Colony]

2 minutes ago, trousers said:

 

 

 

 

Apology accepted @Weston Super Saint

I love this sort of pettiness to get all the quotes hahaha

[S-Clarke]

1 minute ago, AlexLaw76 said:

Yet Janny B can waltz straight in....

And Walcott on the bench, who is obviously full of mins and games.

Everything he says/does is contradicted.

[OttawaSaint]

1 minute ago, Toadhall Saint said:

Allegedly 

Hmmmm.

 

[hypochondriac]

If we go behind early today then given the lineup I think this has the potential to reach forest levels of toxicity. 

[OttawaSaint]

What an absolute joke of a club.

[Disco Stu]

According to his presser, Jones believes this is "full strength"

[LGTL]

😂😂😂😂😂

[maysie]

Oh no hadn’t  thought of that

 

Edited 4 February, 2023 by maysie

[Toadhall Saint]

Just now, Disco Stu said:

According to his presser, Jones believes this is "full strength"

Th are not what was said. Still a poor selection tho.

[Toadhall Saint]

1 minute ago, OttawaSaint said:

What an absolute joke of a club.

Manager not club

[Dragon_man]

Just got to the ground and seen the line up. Really. No need to rush these new signings in because the existing team is doing so well? 

How do these new players take it I wonder. Must be a confidence killer.

'You're good, but you've got to displace Eli and Dialo first'

FFS

[trousers]

6 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said:

Is Stu Armstrong injured?

Has been, and "close" to being back in contention according to Jones at yesterday's press conference 

[Lee On Solent Saint]

Just now, Dragon_man said:

Just got to the ground and seen the line up. Really. No need to rush these new signings in because the existing team is doing so well? 

How do these new players take it I wonder. Must be a confidence killer.

'You're good, but you've got to displace Eli and Dialo first'

FFS

Bournemouth's new signings can start by the looks of it

[OttawaSaint]

Those two new boys will get a front row seat for this atrocity.

[JRM]

8 minutes ago, rudi-skacel said:

Only new signing playing is his mate from luton

Any one else needs time to settle, not his pal though, straight in - he'll have him first choice over KWP now 

No chance of us keeping a clean sheet today 

[Osvaldorama]

We have appointed an utter clown. 
 

Deserve what’s coming tbh. 

[trousers]

5 minutes ago, Convict Colony said:

I love this sort of pettiness to get all the quotes hahaha

It's taken me years of practice to master the art of pettiness so your compliment is appreciated. It's the guys that spot the pettiness and feel the need to highlight it that you've got to worry about...

[OttawaSaint]

We are Southampton. 

We don't get new manager bounce we get bounced.

We don't play new players, we let them cool off.

We don't buy success, we don't know what success means.

Edited 4 February, 2023 by OttawaSaint

[captainchris]

Pathetic lineup Jones… Elyounoussi!!!!!

You are having a bloody laugh mate…

Jones is officially clueless.

[Lighthouse]

Lemina starts for Wolves. Place your bets on which version turns up.

[Convict Colony]

56 minutes ago, Convict Colony said:

Ok am officially hyped, need to see the team sheet before i already celebrate the win before the game.

[SotonianWill]

Just now, Lighthouse said:

Lemina starts for Wolves. Place your bets on which version turns up.

playing liverpool so he may be alright

[Lee On Solent Saint]

3 minutes ago, Lighthouse said:

Lemina starts for Wolves. Place your bets on which version turns up.

Be a world beater against us next week

[SotonianWill]

when elyonoussi and bednarek leave this football club, it will be cause for celebration

[NewYorkSaint]

Calm down people. Honestly.  We've got people brand new to the PL, their first week here. No harm at all in starting them on the bench. I'd expect to see both on early in the second half.  If they seem up to speed, they'll start next time.  Let's judge the game by the full 90 mins. 

For me, just having Lavia back and starting is reason for hope.

[Maggie May]

On 03/02/2023 at 01:31, Maggie May said:

We have to win or we are down. I have a horrible feeling Everton will sneak a win against Arsenal.

Oh well. 

[captainchris]

Oh bloody hell it’s Janny B too 🤷‍♂️

What exactly is Jones beef because his arrogance with the whole management position here is beyond belief and murdering this club.

[Chez]

 

4 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said:

Get that he hasn't pulled uo trees, but not to have him even on the bench is pretty disrespectful 

Picking him after those two substandard displays would be poor management. You have to respect the other players in the squad.  

[OttawaSaint]

Everton won. Here's where we drift off into the Championship...

Edited 4 February, 2023 by OttawaSaint

[Suhari]

12 minutes ago, maysie said:

Oh no hadn’t  thought of that

 

'Easily'. Ha.

[trousers]

That nacho fella is quite tall, isn't he?

 

[OttawaSaint]

Had Jones taken over at Everton Onana would be cooling off in the B team, Tarkowski benched and DCL training with the youth team...

[egg]

Jeez, that's a shocker of a line up. We'll get mullered at set pieces, and have nothing going forward. 

And anyone calling Bednarek Janny B should be banned.