Saints 3-1 Birmingham - Match Thread

[niceandfriendly]

13 hours ago, Wade Garrett said:

I am more interested in some stale bread in my cupboard than pre-match press conferences.

Some people have got too much time on their hands.

Which is why AlexLaw’s summaries are so appreciated. 

[Toadhall Saint]

24 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

Didn’t see Che Adams in the latest gallery, so not expecting him to be fit. Having just listened to the press conference part 2, I’m not sure why nobody asked about his fitness. He’s not been in good form since the window shut but usually scores against previous employers/boyhood club.

Win today and that point against Preston looks much better. 2-1 Saints is my prediction. 

I’ll go with 2-1 but I have no idea who the scorers for us will be 

[macca155]

Never quite got the purpose of pre match press conferences. I guess Sky News needs them.

No manager will talk about tactics. No matter who the opposition is they will be called 'dangerous', and injured players will be deemed 'close to a return'. We'll be told nothing.

That leaves inane answers to bland questions. If a manager is under pressure they might get s bit 'punchy' but that's it .... booring!

Hopefully THB will be back today. Will RM make the brave decision to keep Bree on the left. He should do Bree was one of the brighter moments from Wednesday.

Other than that it will be rinse and repeat from previous games.

Doesn't matter who is up front, the ball has to get to them quicker.

Bet Baz goes up for a corner at the end. Brum will be watching him 😀

[Jack]

1-1

81% possession 

2 shots on target

“Bravery” and “Great unbeaten run” mentioned in interviews 

[Maggie May]

I don’t think I have the stomach for Sky’s Rooney love-in.  We’ll go in 1-0 up half time before the inevitable second half collapse. 3-1 Brum and Don Goodman can drive home a happy man.

Edited 28 October, 2023 by Maggie May

[Saint NL]

Push Sulemana wide left, KWP wide right, give them the ball at every opportunity and wait for the magic.

Or you know, piss about playing triangles in our own third. Either way.

[rallyboy]

I feel lucky - finally we will enjoy a proper comfortable home win, and we all get soaked on the way out, but no one cares.

[davefizzy14]

Hoping we can get another victory today and cement our place in the top six. I really want a 3-0 win with Adam Armstrong, Sulemana and Fraser to score - COYR

[Dr Who?]

We should give WR his first win of the season. Seems we like to kick start seasons. Saying this we did not give Preston a re-kick start. 1-1. 

[Saint Scott]

Predicting back to winning ways today. 2-0, but we'll make it difficult for ourselves 

[AlexLaw76]

3-1 to Saints....

[Bad Wolf]

4/1 Blues win on Ladbrokes. That's gotta be worth an insurance bet!

[Saint_clark]

Team news in 5 minutes or at 12? 

[AlexLaw76]

[Saint_clark]

Hold onto your hats everyone. 

I agree 100% with the team he's picked. Good. Job. Russell. 

Now win the game.

[Hopper]

There's some real intent with that team selection. Hope the midfield has the right balance!

[niceandfriendly]

Wow excellent, exactly what I’d have picked. So pleased Manning, Charles and Edozie aren’t playing. 

[Sussex_saint]

Best squad he could of picked tbh

[egg]

Very happy with that. Pleasing not to see Manning waltz back in too. 

[austsaint]

Good call to keep Bree at LB instead of Manning.    Would like to have seen Smallbone replaced but otherwise, just about the best 11 have been picked.

[Tamesaint]

Knowing the match thread it won't be too long before every player in that team is "crap" but enjoy the optimism while it lasts.😁

[Saint86]

5 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

Good side that in fairness. Actually has our best attackers all playing!!!

Going to jinx us now... Birmingham are getting smashed 🤩

Edited 28 October, 2023 by Saint86

[macca155]

Spot on from Martin, can't argue with that. Pllayers need to step up and win a game convincingly for once.

[Saint_clark]

Just now, austsaint said:

Good call to keep Bree at LB instead of Manning.    Would like to have seen Smallbone replaced but otherwise, just about the best 11 have been picked.

If Charles hadn't put in such an abysmal performance last time out i'd agree. As it is Smallbone is the right choice. 

I think CM is definitely an area to look to upgrade in January. 

[AlexLaw76]

Good formation, if the patterns of play get the best out of them. no much to get excited about if the crab returns

[austsaint]

Just now, Saint_clark said:

If Charles hadn't put in such an abysmal performance last time out i'd agree. As it is Smallbone is the right choice. 

I think CM is definitely an area to look to upgrade in January. 

Yes, Charles didn't warrant a spot based on the Preston performance.   Like you say though - competition for Smallbone is desperately needed - he's a luxury player we can't really afford.

[Convict Colony]

happy with that based on current form etc 

[It's There]

No che Adams on bench. 
Best team

available imo.

[Tanlee]

Was worried Mara might get a start, but very happy with that line up 

[Nieldy]

Happy with that.Glad Bree has kept his place,thought he played well midweek 😁

[saintant]

Start fast with conviction - build momentum and keep them under the cosh. Mix it up a bit and don't be afraid to use long balls in behind to utilise the pace of Sulemana whenever it's on - THB hits a good long ball.  Encourage centre backs to surge forward with the ball because they're both capable and this opens up space ahead. Lots of movement into space, between the lines and off the ball, less walking football. Let's show some proper intensity.

[stknowle]

Nice line up and can I be the first to say I'm glad he's kept Bree in ahead of Manning.

 

[hypochondriac]

1 minute ago, stknowle said:

Nice line up and can I be the first to say I'm glad he's kept Bree in ahead of Manning.

 

Good man management to give him a chance to show he deserves the spot. 

[gio1saints]

Pint of necessary evil in hand 4.5 abv( not bad not brilliant £6  (from the dancing man brewery concession inside entrance H Northam concourse) Atmos same. Team looks alright. COYS

my saints supporter of blind faith bet the day ; Charlie is 17/2 first goalscorer. No Che to come in and so extra goalscoring responsibility on him plus about time he scores…Take score anytime for insurance ( comes at c 2.75/1) but iim On.😎

Edited 28 October, 2023 by gio1saints

[Convict Colony]

Biggest question is who is going to have the worst commentators ? sky sports or iFollow

[Dig Dig]

40 minutes ago, Saint_clark said:

Hold onto your hats everyone. 

I agree 100% with the team he's picked. Good. Job. Russell. 

Now win the game.

Pretty much the same side he’s picked for 4 out of last 5 games. 

[Saint NL]

3 minutes ago, Convict Colony said:

Biggest question is who is going to have the worst commentators ? sky sports or iFollow

iFollow upped their game with Franny midweek, I'd expect they'll be back with boring Hammond today though

[Saint_clark]

3 minutes ago, Dig Dig said:

Pretty much the same side he’s picked for 4 out of last 5 games. 

This team has literally never played together before. 

[Dig Dig]

6 minutes ago, Saint_clark said:

This team has literally never played together before. 

Right, cos you’ve been screaming for Bree to play LB all season? Other than him, it’s the same side that has been playing 

[Saint Billy]

Any reason why we water the pitch when we've had shit loads of rain?

[RedArmy]

Just now, Saint Billy said:

Any reason why we water the pitch when we've had shit loads of rain?

To make it nice and slick for our 3000 sideways passes. 

[Saint_clark]

Just now, Dig Dig said:

Right, cos you’ve been screaming for Bree to play LB all season? Other than him, it’s the same side that has been playing 

No, but i've said we should give him a go and with Manning back it's the right decision to keep Bree at left back. 

Also the right decision to put Alcaraz, Sulemana and S. Armstrong all back in.

[sfc4prem]

Just now, Saint Billy said:

Any reason why we water the pitch when we've had shit loads of rain?

Because we're hoping it'll help speed up our passing?

[Convict Colony]

11 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

iFollow upped their game with Franny midweek, I'd expect they'll be back with boring Hammond today though

I liked hammond last time i heard him, thought he was quite interesting.  Franny is on sky sports at the mo in the studio with emile heskey

[Block 5]

Wilcox and Rasmus are in the director's box today. 

[Suhari]

Good afternoon chaps.

Good line up that.

I haven't seen any of the last 5 matches, so I know what's going to happen today.

My apologies in advance.

[Saint NL]

That Birmingham shirt is awful, like a knock off Everton

[Saint_clark]

Saints graduate and fan up top, guaranteed a goal. 

[goodymatt]

1 minute ago, Saint NL said:

That Birmingham shirt is awful, like a knock off Everton

Red socks look a bit Pompey too 🤢 

[Bad Wolf]

Rooney looks like Ralph!