adrian lord Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 So far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galway saint Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 great half hope he doesn’t tinker at sixty minutes as there’s no need to do so 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 40 minutes ago, Holmes_and_Watson said: He just did well, running back and holding off their player as you typed that. 🙂 I was hoping that it would have the same affect as the bloke who said that about Manning last week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunglasses Ron Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 We don’t have much to whinge about really? So what do we do for the next 15 minutes? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 28 October, 2023 Author Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Be nice to get at least another goal in the 2nd half, without reply 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Good first half. Fingers crossed RM is able to convince the players to keep it up in the second half rather than do the usual sitting back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 1 minute ago, Sunglasses Ron said: We don’t have much to whinge about really? So what do we do for the next 15 minutes? Couple of tugs? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 2 minutes ago, Sunglasses Ron said: We don’t have much to whinge about really? So what do we do for the next 15 minutes? Will they score within the first 5 minutes of the restart? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 At last some sparkling football created by pass and move, play between the lines, players coming short - that half proves we can do it. We were so much more front footed, getting on the half turn. There were a few longer balls and quicker balls fizzed to feet. Pleasure to watch. More of the same please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Nothing much there to moan about. If I was being harsh I'd suggest that a 2 goal lead doesn't really reflect Saints' Dominance. Another goal or two and a clean sheet should be the minimum requirement for the 2nd half. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Now what we saw V Leeds second half was us reverting to much slower football passing it aimlessly to just keep the ball, and we looked weaker for it. Keep this performance up Saints. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Decent so far, no more than that. If we come out second half and add to it, should be a good result, however we always have a 'brainfart from anybody' not far away, which could let them back in. Priorities for second half, clean sheet, more goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Great to hear Pahars come back and address SMS. He still loves the club and has indicated his support of RM. Also said that we need to be patient. He’s getting a lovely reception from the crowd. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARCELONASAINT Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Lovely first half to watch. My only disappointment is this game has not been totally put to bed, we should be out of sight really. If VAR had been in play it would be likely be 1-1, Our first is arguably offside and Baz absolutely clattered their lad, penalty every day off the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Note: The following summary doe snot take into account Martin;'s half time team talk, and our ability to chuck away points. 🙂 We showed a bit of everything in that first half. A very comfortable, accomplished performance. Right from the start, we were prepared to take the longer passes, with our players in good spaces to minimise the risk. Sule caused them problems down the left. When they closed up on that, KWP had loads down the right. We favoured the flanks for much of the half for direct attacks, but AA nearly made it three before the break when the space there presented itself. We had spells where we implemented Death By A Thousand Passes, as they were not coming out to us. So, we showed patience there. We moved it at a decent pace for a lot of of the half, and it makes such a difference. We weren't troubled much. One runner where it hit off the back of their leg, that could have led to a chip over Baz. Baz jumping into the back of one of their players, possibly a pen. The ball had been headed out, possibly making it not one. Just have to be sure we play with the same awareness and pace in the second, and not drift into passing it aorund with no intention of an end product. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 1 minute ago, Saint Fan CaM said: Great to hear Pahars come back and address SMS. He still loves the club and has indicated his support of RM. Also said that we need to be patient. He’s getting a lovely reception from the crowd. Good to hear, didn't realise he was going to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Micky said: Decent so far, no more than that. If we come out second half and add to it, should be a good result, however we always have a 'brainfart from anybody' not far away, which could let them back in. Priorities for second half, clean sheet, more goals. Much better than decent for me. Play like that and we'll hammer some teams especially if Stewart gets fit and firing. Very easy on the eye today. Edited 28 October, 2023 by saintant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 28 October, 2023 Author Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Even more of a penalty for them when you see it again. Got away with one good and proper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 3 minutes ago, Saint Fan CaM said: Bree has been twice as good as Manning…really good game! Just gives the back four greater balance and there's a composure about his passing and movement. Manning has a good left foot but Bree more all round skills and athleticism. Playing S. Armstrong, Alcaraz, Sulemana has improved our attacking threat along with KWP's licence to get forward. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 great half, good fast passing interchanged with balls over the top to release sulemana and KWP on the wings. Only minor comments I'd have is compare downes v smallbone for intensity (imagine if we had 2 downes), also Stuey seems to think he is sulemana for overplaying and A armstrong is allergic to the near post. But who the fuck is this irish commentator ? ex brum or a mate of rooneys ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 PS: really like Arma’s contribution today - a leaders performance…chasing everything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gio1saints Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Marian Pahars feels the love and gets chocked up. ❤️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Just now, Convict Colony said: great half, good fast passing interchanged with balls over the top to release sulemana and KWP on the wings. Only minor comments I'd have is compare downes v smallbone for intensity (imagine if we had 2 downes), also Stuey seems to think he is sulemana for overplaying and A armstrong is allergic to the near post. But who the fuck is this irish commentator ? ex brum or a mate of rooneys ? I wonder when Stewart is ready to play whether Martin will consider playing Alcaraz in Smallbone's spot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 1 minute ago, AlexLaw76 said: Even more of a penalty for them when you see it again. Got away with one good and proper Yeah, it was reckless from Baz - he didn't need to rush out like that. Was a pen for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 2 minutes ago, Convict Colony said: great half, good fast passing interchanged with balls over the top to release sulemana and KWP on the wings. Only minor comments I'd have is compare downes v smallbone for intensity (imagine if we had 2 downes), also Stuey seems to think he is sulemana for overplaying and A armstrong is allergic to the near post. But who the fuck is this irish commentator ? ex brum or a mate of rooneys ? Bit unfair on Smallbone who has knitted everything together today and has a great understanding with KWP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 (edited) 405 passes in that half with 91% accuracy rate - not sure what our record is but it seems like we are close https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1731702/Live/England-Championship-2023-2024-Southampton-Birmingham Edited 28 October, 2023 by Convict Colony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Just now, austsaint said: I wonder when Stewart is ready to play whether Martin will consider playing Alcaraz in Smallbone's spot. Smallbone puts in a massive amount of running, and is expected to pick up a lot of roles in the team. Some of the more attacking one, Alcaraz is better at. But he'd be wasted, and possibly not as ogood at a lot of the more defensive, link up and heavy lifitng ones. It will be interesting to see how Martin goes with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Just now, Convict Colony said: 405 passes in that half with 91% accuracy rate - not sure what our record is but it seems like we are close Didn't we have nearly 1000 v Sheffield Wednesday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gio1saints Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Just managed to high 5 Marian on his way out.m past block 41. Asked club photographer Matt to take the pic. I get 10/10 for being a Marian fanboy! 😂😇 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 3 minutes ago, saintant said: Much better than decent for me. Play like that and we'll hammer some teams especially if Stewart gets fir and firing. Very easy on the eye today. We're playing 'Wayne Rooney's Birmingham' who are in disarray, if VAR was in use we could be all square at one all. So decent for now, let's see how the second half lands out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 1 minute ago, saintant said: Bit unfair on Smallbone who has knitted everything together today and has a great understanding with KWP. true, but i just get the sense we could get more from that position potentially, but hey I'm not he man in the arena and he's been scoring goals which is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Another great move but Stu fluffed his shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 3 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: Didn't we have nearly 1000 v Sheffield Wednesday? your right just checked and it was 987 passes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Stu... ah. good space for the shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 I can hear a handful of kids trying to start chants, it really grates 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Good to see us shift out a bit quicker in good positions to stop follow up shots from set pieces. Smallbone gets in another block there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Smallbone having a good game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Sitting back so far, BUT...also winning the ball well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Sulemana beats his man, then turns to do it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 This is so much better today. Just need the 3rd to kill it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Ohhhhhh diving header.... just wide AA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 nearly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Oh Armstrong again. He needs a goal today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Still not able to get that 3rd goal. ArmA close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Just now, Saint NL said: Sulemana beats his man, then turns to do it again So frustrating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 nice one arma - near post attempt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Almost there for Arma . Slightly too slow to the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 Oh... another nearly one for AA. Lovely run into the middle from him. More of those for him, and the goals will come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty's Caddy Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 That’s better kwp, one touch and cross, defenders running towards their own goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 28 October, 2023 Share Posted 28 October, 2023 1 minute ago, Saint NL said: Sulemana beats his man, then turns to do it again Yep, players queing up in the middle too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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