Suhari Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 Aribo upfront I guess? #movement No Aarma in the squad (again). Selles really doesn't rate Tall Paul, doe he? Ah well. Off to get drunk I guess.
Baird of the land Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 Just gets more and more depressing seeing Saints Lineup. No proper striker starting despite 2 on the bench in a huge must win game. Aribo parachuted out of the cold to play there instead
Convict Colony Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 Stoked for Aribo he will be able to get his walking steps in for the day during the match. 2
Saint Fan CaM Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 FFS…Aribo alongside Walcott up top. This Manager must have been given instructions to relegate us. I can’t think of any other reason why that line up has been chosen…it’s embarrassing. We’ll lose all day long. 2
Saint_clark Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 (edited) At least Alcaraz and Sulemana are starting. No issues with Walcott either, he's been one of our most effective players recently. Aribo is just...odd. Maybe he's had an epiphany and will pull his finger out. Why are people assuming Aribo is up top? I would have thought Walcott through the middle. Edited 15 April, 2023 by Saint_clark
egg Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 Aribo is a bit random, but I guess he's playing up front where he'll be more mobile than tall Paul, and more physical than Mara. Selles has got to try something different I suppose.
MAY-Z Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 Contemplating whether to stay up and watch this or just go to bed i was leaning towards starting up as this really is the last chance, but seeing that lineup really makes me think otherwise
OttawaSaint Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 Im guessing Aribo brought the boss a cup of coffee every day this week then...
Saint_clark Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 1 minute ago, egg said: Aribo is a bit random, but I guess he's playing up front where he'll be more mobile than tall Paul, and more physical than Mara. Selles has got to try something different I suppose. He's shown neither mobility or physicality in any games i've seen for us. What I will say is he does seem to have an eye for goal when he has half a chance. 2
Convict Colony Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 We've been managed by the world's fittest man so we might as well pin our hopes on the world's laziest player to get us out of it. Of course I've guaranteed an Aribo hatrick and he runs 13km during the match, so thank me later. 1 1
Wsaint Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 It's Sulemana and Alcaraz up top, Walcott and aribo on the wing. 3 minutes ago, egg said: Aribo is a bit random, but I guess he's playing up front where he'll be more mobile than tall Paul, and more physical than Mara. Selles has got to try something different I suppose. 4 minutes ago, Saint Fan CaM said: FFS…Aribo alongside Walcott up top. This Manager must have been given instructions to relegate us. I can’t think of any other reason why that line up has been chosen…it’s embarrassing. We’ll lose all day long. 1
FarehamSaintJames Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 Jesus Christ, Aribo playing? Already playing with ten men then.
Saint Fan CaM Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 2 minutes ago, Wsaint said: It's Sulemana and Alcaraz up top, Walcott and aribo on the wing. Ah, yes, that’ll really make a difference - thanks for pointing that out.
The Kraken Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 It’s a strange lineup for sure. Ah fuck it, go on Saints, go and prove us wrong. 1
egg Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 4 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: He's shown neither mobility or physicality in any games i've seen for us. What I will say is he does seem to have an eye for goal when he has half a chance. I think you're confusing mobility with being lazy. He's mobile in that he can make half decent runs, which is more than tall Paul can. He's more physical than the lightweight Mara. He offers more goal threat than both.
egg Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 4 minutes ago, Wsaint said: It's Sulemana and Alcaraz up top, Walcott and aribo on the wing. Opinion or information?
Baird of the land Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 2 minutes ago, Wsaint said: It's Sulemana and Alcaraz up top, Walcott and aribo on the wing. Is that a baldrick cunning plan? Playing someone even slower on the wing than Moi, coupled with 2 non striking strikers. 1
NewYorkSaint Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 What a lovely spirit there is here. Aribo has sometimes looked fantastic. I'd certainly rather gamble him than Moi. Sulemana, Alcaraz + him good be lethal combo. Let's at least give it a chance. 2 1
OttawaSaint Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, obelisk said: Selles going for a point then. A point? Luxury... Edited 15 April, 2023 by OttawaSaint 1
hypochondriac Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 (edited) How is that a bad lineup? Looks pretty good to me with some pace and a bit of trickery. Looks like aribo in place of Moi which is much better imo. We've had nothing in the final third so we need to try something else. Edited 15 April, 2023 by hypochondriac 3
Convict Colony Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 2 minutes ago, egg said: I think you're confusing mobility with being lazy. He's mobile in that he can make half decent runs, which is more than tall Paul can. He's more physical than the lightweight Mara. He offers more goal threat than both. I dunno just checked the stats. He's played double the game time of mara and got 2 goals. Maras got 1 goal 2 assists, would prefer mara as he has played some awesome passes (Leeds at home was juicy). Also bit of an assumption to say he offers more goal threat that a bloke who was top scorer last season in the Belgium league and had 16 goals this season before coming to the assist making, free flowing team that is saints.
egg Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 Just now, hypochondriac said: How is that a bad lineup? Looks pretty good to me with some pace and a bit of trickery. Looks like aribo in place of Moi which is much better imo. Exactly...it's the best we've got, unless you'd really want tall Paul standing still up top. 1
egg Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 Just now, Convict Colony said: I dunno just checked the stats. He's played double the game time of mara and got 2 goals. Maras got 1 goal 2 assists, would prefer mara as he has played some awesome passes (Leeds at home was juicy). Also bit of an assumption to say he offers more goal threat that a bloke who was top scorer last season in the Belgium league and had 16 goals this season before coming to the assist making, free flowing team that is saints. Forget stats, and comparing the Belgian league with the PL. We need something different. This is the only different we've got, other than kids. 2
hypochondriac Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 1 minute ago, egg said: Exactly...it's the best we've got, unless you'd really want tall Paul standing still up top. We are rubbish whatever we do. Given the choice before this game I'd have been wanting to see Sulemana and Alcaraz playing in attacking roles and I've have wanted to see Moi not playing which is exactly what we've got. We will probably lose anyway but at least we are trying something a bit different instead of doing the same old thing and losing. 2
FarehamSaintJames Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 If Nathan Jones was playing a must win game with no striker he’d be hounded out of the city. Just saying. Our team and squad selections this season have been ridiculous. 5
Convict Colony Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 2 minutes ago, egg said: Forget stats, and comparing the Belgian league with the PL. We need something different. This is the only different we've got, other than kids. Yeah fair one let's hope Joe has been waiting to be unleashed, at least he is 💯 % more creative than Moi so it might give our guys a chance at an actual clear cut chance. Obvs they will fuck it it up but YOLO.
Saint Fan CaM Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 4 minutes ago, egg said: Exactly...it's the best we've got, unless you'd really want tall Paul standing still up top. I don’t think it’s true that Aribo provides more attacking intent or pace than Djenepo or even Armstrong…he does a great job of making a statue look positively mobile! 1
saintant Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 19 minutes ago, egg said: Aribo is a bit random, but I guess he's playing up front where he'll be more mobile than tall Paul, and more physical than Mara. Selles has got to try something different I suppose. How does Aribo's goalscoring record compare with Tall Paul's? I wonder if Selles knows the answser. 1
Saint_clark Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 Really harsh on Djenepo and Mara, on reflection. 3
egg Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 4 minutes ago, FarehamSaintJames said: If Nathan Jones was playing a must win game with no striker he’d be hounded out of the city. Just saying. Our team and squad selections this season have been ridiculous. He'd play a striker if he had good ones. Playing tall Paul just because we have him doesn't make him good.
Saint_clark Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 How are players supposed to get in form if every time they score they get dropped? It's happened so much this season...Mara, Alcaraz, even Perraud. 5
Saint Fan CaM Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 Just now, Saint_clark said: Really harsh on Djenepo and Mara, on reflection. Yep, great man management - do well, assist or score a goal…get dropped. It’s almost like anyone making progress gets hooked out - “can’t be getting too ahead ourselves can we lads”! 1
egg Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 2 minutes ago, saintant said: How does Aribo's goalscoring record compare with Tall Paul's? I wonder if Selles knows the answser. They were both flat track bullies in shit leagues mate. Apart from one header, tall Paul has offered zero goal threat. People can moan all they like that he ain't playing, but to me it's pretty obvious why he's not.
Baird of the land Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: Really harsh on Djenepo and Mara, on reflection. Yeah clearly the way to get into this Saints lineup is don't dare try and do anything crazylike scoring. Edited 15 April, 2023 by Baird of the land
saintant Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 2 minutes ago, egg said: He'd play a striker if he had good ones. Playing tall Paul just because we have him doesn't make him good. How do we know whether Tall Paul is any good or not? 2
HKsaint Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 In line with our established policy, Mara and Djenepo, the pair who scored the only goal last time, were granted a rest on the bench. 2
egg Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 Just now, saintant said: How do we know whether Tall Paul is any good or not? Eyes mate. What a stupid question.
saintant Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 1 minute ago, egg said: They were both flat track bullies in shit leagues mate. Apart from one header, tall Paul has offered zero goal threat. People can moan all they like that he ain't playing, but to me it's pretty obvious why he's not. How many minutes has Tall Paul had on the pitch? 1
Suhari Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 Looking forward to seeing the energetic press from Aribo. Lazy bastard. (I reckon if we slag him off enough in the next 25 minutes he'll play a blinder, so we all look daft). 1
saintant Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 Just now, egg said: Eyes mate. What a stupid question. You've obviously seen more of him than the rest of us. Or maybe I should say what a stupid comment.
Baird of the land Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 3 minutes ago, egg said: He'd play a striker if he had good ones. Playing tall Paul just because we have him doesn't make him good. Tall Paul has looked a threat when we've actually bothered trying to play to his strengths. I don't get how playing a useless immobile midfielder out of position there is somehow better than plaaying either of the actual strikers we have fit. 2
Wsaint Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 18 minutes ago, egg said: Opinion or information? It's information based on the lineups on sky sports and flashscores 😂 so could be completely wrong, but I choose to believe it. 18 minutes ago, Baird of the land said: Is that a baldrick cunning plan? Playing someone even slower on the wing than Moi, coupled with 2 non striking strikers. I can only assume he'll be standing as still as a statue, pinging balls over the line for Sulemana to run after. If he has to play I'd rather he be there than up top. Alcaraz has combined quite well I think up top, with Che when he wasn't injured so I'm not against it. Not like Paul and Armstrong has done much to displace him and Mara although I'm a fan isn't any more of a traditional striker than Alcaraz can be.
Saint Fan CaM Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 Sure fire way of letting an inexperienced Manager drown is give him an oversized, low quality squad. It encourages ‘tinkerman’ mentality and lack of cohesion and consistency. I’ll be interested to see the % of backwards and sideways passes versus forward play. They’ll hit us on the break after we’ve dominated possession for 30 minutes.
Saint Fan CaM Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 1 minute ago, Master Bates said: We won this one 3 0 I think... When did we do that?
egg Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 2 minutes ago, Saint Fan CaM said: When did we do that? I think it's a bold prediction. 1
aintforever Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 Desperate last throw of the dice. Let’s hope we get lucky. 1
Saint NL Posted 15 April, 2023 Posted 15 April, 2023 Aribo man of the match today, you heard it here first.
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