goodymatt Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 I also think KWP suits this inverted FB role as we move forward, technically good enough to do it. 1
coalman Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 (edited) Based on this performance we'll have won the league by Christmas Edited 22 July, 2023 by coalman
Crab Lungs Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 Finally we look like a side who look like they know what they’re doing. Really encouraging early signs but we look really composed and purposeful 1
Ed Rooney Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 Mara really not impressing so far in pre season 5
Saint Fan CaM Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 Just now, Ed Rooney said: Mara really not impressing so far in pre season Yes, just came on here to say the same. Pretty poor showing really. 1
goodymatt Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 Amo-Ameyaw, I’m very interested to watch him again. Is he a surprise replacement for Sulemana? 1
InvictaSaint Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 1 minute ago, Ed Rooney said: Mara really not impressing so far in pre season Agree - he was very poor in the 40 minutes he played before being withdrawn. First touch often too heavy. 1
Saint Fan CaM Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 (edited) Smallbone has not been too bad to be fair, but I’m not sure he’s a good pairing with JWP. Edited 22 July, 2023 by Saint Fan CaM
Smirking_Saint Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 1 minute ago, Saint Fan CaM said: Yes, just came on here to say the same. Pretty poor showing really. Yeah thought he might kick on this year but Id rather see Edozie, Ameyaw given a crack of the whip We do have an abundance of decent wide men 2
Ed Rooney Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 1 minute ago, Smirking_Saint said: Yeah thought he might kick on this year but Id rather see Edozie, Ameyaw given a crack of the whip We do have an abundance of decent wide men Yeah defo
Ed Rooney Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 3 minutes ago, goodymatt said: Amo-Ameyaw, I’m very interested to watch him again. Is he a surprise replacement for Sulemana? Has looked very good so far 1
Sunglasses Ron Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 I guess him being hauled off on 40 minutes is a sign of dissatisfaction?
The Kraken Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 Just now, Saint Fan CaM said: Smallbone has not been too bad to be fair, but I’m not sure he’s a good pairing with JWP. Yeah agree with this, if anything we’re missing a proper 6 (or number 4 in old money) on this showing, don’t think that’s really Smallbone’s game. Will be good to see how Charles gets on, although Martin may not make subs for a while yet, as against Goztepe. 1
Disco Stu Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 Armstrong and Smallbone have been all over the pitch and seem to fit this system well. Mara has been very disappointing. These cheap goals we concede every game need to stop. 1
coalman Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 Just now, Sunglasses Ron said: I guess him being hauled off on 40 minutes is a sign of dissatisfaction? Injury I think. He was down beforehand 1
Bad Wolf Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 Really good showing from Saints. Mara the only one who really hasn't been very good. Starting to think he isn't gonna come good either. Some flowing football and we're seeing possession football with an actual purpose. I know it's against a L1 team (managed by Ruben Selles no less) but probably the best half of football I've seen Saints play for months and if we can moan about a poor performance against the Portugese champions, I see no reason why we can't be happy with a good performance against a League One team. Side note; I hear Selles came over and clapped Saints fans who clapped him back. Nice to see there's no bad feeling on either side 1
Smirking_Saint Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 5 minutes ago, Sunglasses Ron said: I guess him being hauled off on 40 minutes is a sign of dissatisfaction? He was injured tbf 2
SaintsFan86 Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 Very very impressed with both Smallbone and Armstrong. Alcaraz quiet.
Smirking_Saint Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 5 minutes ago, The Kraken said: Yeah agree with this, if anything we’re missing a proper 6 (or number 4 in old money) on this showing, don’t think that’s really Smallbone’s game. Will be good to see how Charles gets on, although Martin may not make subs for a while yet, as against Goztepe. Charles is the No.6, but like this season it highlights our need to have someone else who can play there
Sunglasses Ron Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 1 minute ago, Smirking_Saint said: He was injured tbf Thanks for confirming. 1
Smirking_Saint Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 Just now, SaintsFan86 said: Very very impressed with both Smallbone and Armstrong. Alcaraz quiet. I wasn’t that pleased with Arma… he is making some good runs and is busy but his passing, hold up is poor 2
Micky Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 16 minutes ago, coalman said: Based on this performance we'll have won the league by Christmas How many of this side will still be here at Christmas?
iansums Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 Just now, Micky said: How many of this side will still be here at Christmas? Six
Yorkshire Saint Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 Just now, SaintsFan86 said: Very very impressed with both Smallbone and Armstrong. Alcaraz quiet. Apart from 1 shot I dont see Armstrong has done much .. need a stronger presence 1
The Kraken Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 (edited) Looks like young lad and Tella have switched sides. Edit, no they haven’t, was just temporary, Edited 22 July, 2023 by The Kraken
SambaMaverick Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 That's the best goal I've seen us score in years 3
Smirking_Saint Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 13 minutes ago, Smirking_Saint said: I wasn’t that pleased with Arma… he is making some good runs and is busy but his passing, hold up is poor That was a good finish though 1
Yorkshire Saint Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 14 minutes ago, SaintsFan86 said: Very very impressed with both Smallbone and Armstrong. Alcaraz quiet. Ok... you win re Arma. 1
Smirking_Saint Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 1 minute ago, The Kraken said: Looks like young lad and Tella have switched sides. Edit, no they haven’t, was just temporary, Nah you’re right, they swap every 15 mins or so I think
goodymatt Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 This is quite encouraging, you can see the understanding of the new style improving. Could be a fun watch this season. 1
AlexLaw76 Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 How are we playing, any stand outs and what is the score?
coalman Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 Just now, AlexLaw76 said: How are we playing, any stand outs and what is the score? We're really crisp. Making lots of chances. 3-1 up 1
Bad Wolf Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 1 minute ago, AlexLaw76 said: How are we playing, any stand outs and what is the score? Playing brilliantly. League One opposition or not, this is very encouraging. 1
AlexLaw76 Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 Just now, coalman said: We're really crisp. Making lots of chances. 3-1 up Evident style coming through?
coalman Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 Just now, AlexLaw76 said: Evident style coming through? Move the ball quickly. Receive in tight spaces. Alcaraz as a ten with two wingers. 1
The Kraken Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 Excellent save, terrible defending (Tino I think?)
The Kraken Posted 22 July, 2023 Posted 22 July, 2023 Just now, kitch said: KWP playing in the middle? Almost like he's in a #6. He did that a lot against Goztepe, basically the Zinchenko role, step into midfield when in posession and up the pitch. 1
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