thesaint sfc Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 (edited) What are some totally bizarre decisions you've seen over the years? It's always amazed me that more wasn't said about Leon Best scoring an own goal in our Championship playoff game against Derby and then being asked to be the first penalty taker which, obviously, he completely missed. Burley really did make a number of completely weird and probably alcohol infused decisions. Great video for anyone wanting to reminisce - bloody amazing game - Edited 7 November, 2023 by thesaint sfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 (edited) Deciding to appoint Nathan Jones as Manager Edited 7 November, 2023 by stknowle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 Puel not picking his strongest team for the Europa run 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 22 minutes ago, Toussaint said: Puel not picking his strongest team for the Europa run Puel never knew what his strongest team was ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 (edited) Almost putting on Paul Moody to replace Matt Le Tissier who then responds with two worldies. Edited 8 November, 2023 by Pilchards 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 Puel taking Gabbiadini off at Wembley 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 Recency bias, but playing Elyounoussi every single week despite him contributing absolutely nothing going forward, which you kind of need an attacker to do to win matches. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behind Enemy Lines Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 22 minutes ago, HarvSFC said: Recency bias, but playing Elyounoussi every single week despite him contributing absolutely nothing going forward, which you kind of need an attacker to do to win matches. Didn’t you see the world class work off the ball that he did? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenilworthy Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 Burley dropping Rasiak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 Far too many to even think of in the last few years!!!?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSA96 Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 (edited) Mark Hughes in 2018: Oriol Romeu asking to play U21 football and JWP so out of the picture that he could've ended up signing for Watford Edited 7 November, 2023 by CSA96 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 51 minutes ago, CSA96 said: Mark Hughes in 2018: Oriol Romeu asking to play U21 football and JWP so out of the picture that he could've ended up signing for Watford TBF plenty of fans wanted to 'drive him there myself'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 5 hours ago, Toussaint said: Puel not picking his strongest team for the Europa run - Fonte not playing 1 min and Redmond not in squad away to Milan when playing well at that time, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 Redknapp getting in a load of jokers on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 Ali Dia. Close the thread 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 31 minutes ago, The Cat said: Redknapp getting in a load of jokers on loan. The following year's Rothmans had to cram the extra players down the side, he signed so many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 2-0 down away at West Ham and Stuart Gray takes off Marian Pahars and brings on Stuart Ripley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwantsapint81 Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Turkish said: Edited 7 November, 2023 by Paulwantsapint81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwantsapint81 Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 WGS was appointed manager just over 24 hours later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 7 November, 2023 Share Posted 7 November, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Toussaint said: Puel not picking his strongest team for the Europa run Yep, I still reckon the fact Fonte never got a look in was intended to punish him for speaking out about wanting a better contract post Euro 2016. Sort of thing that prick Les Reed would have done. 4 hours ago, Kenilworthy said: Burley dropping Rasiak I too thought Rasiak didn’t feature much under Burley but having looked at his stats on soccer base it seems he played pretty much every game. You know who else played every game that shouldn’t have? That fucking sack of shit Jermaine Wright. Mr undroppable despite being utter crap. 5 hours ago, HarvSFC said: Recency bias, but playing Elyounoussi every single week despite him contributing absolutely nothing going forward, which you kind of need an attacker to do to win matches. Funnily enough saw this on twitter not long ago… Edited 7 November, 2023 by bpsaint 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 8 November, 2023 Share Posted 8 November, 2023 Does it have to be Saints related? Spurs being two men down and playing such a high line on Monday night. Was like watching the NFL with the long diagonal ball played every minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 8 November, 2023 Share Posted 8 November, 2023 11 minutes ago, FarehamSaintJames said: Does it have to be Saints related? Spurs being two men down and playing such a high line on Monday night. Was like watching the NFL with the long diagonal ball played every minute. Nearly paid off though, if Dier's goal counted it would have been interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiknsmack Posted 9 November, 2023 Share Posted 9 November, 2023 I remember being so upset by Koeman's team selections for the Europa qualifiers vs Midtjylland, especially the away tie where we went out with a whimper. In hindsight the first one wasn't too bad (JWP and JRod starting over Tadic and Davis). But the second game with a back three/five with Targett and Martina as wingbacks, while leaving Tadic on the bench until the hour mark when we switched to a back four, and not playing Mane or Wanyama at all, was shite. It hurt a bit more at a time because it had been so long since we had European football and it might be a long while until we got so close again. As it turns out we made the group stages the next year and all was (mostly) forgiven. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 9 November, 2023 Share Posted 9 November, 2023 27 minutes ago, chiknsmack said: I remember being so upset by Koeman's team selections for the Europa qualifiers vs Midtjylland, especially the away tie where we went out with a whimper. In hindsight the first one wasn't too bad (JWP and JRod starting over Tadic and Davis). But the second game with a back three/five with Targett and Martina as wingbacks, while leaving Tadic on the bench until the hour mark when we switched to a back four, and not playing Mane or Wanyama at all, was shite. It hurt a bit more at a time because it had been so long since we had European football and it might be a long while until we got so close again. As it turns out we made the group stages the next year and all was (mostly) forgiven. The away game tactically was very odd as out of nowhere we started hoofing it long ball that Jones would have been proud of! We we’re terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 9 November, 2023 Share Posted 9 November, 2023 3 hours ago, chiknsmack said: I remember being so upset by Koeman's team selections for the Europa qualifiers vs Midtjylland, especially the away tie where we went out with a whimper. In hindsight the first one wasn't too bad (JWP and JRod starting over Tadic and Davis). But the second game with a back three/five with Targett and Martina as wingbacks, while leaving Tadic on the bench until the hour mark when we switched to a back four, and not playing Mane or Wanyama at all, was shite. It hurt a bit more at a time because it had been so long since we had European football and it might be a long while until we got so close again. As it turns out we made the group stages the next year and all was (mostly) forgiven. I think Mane was injured but agree with the rest of the post. Was very deflating stood in the away end watching that, same as Prague which was a very limp performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 9 November, 2023 Share Posted 9 November, 2023 20 minutes ago, The Cat said: I think Mane was injured but agree with the rest of the post. Was very deflating stood in the away end watching that, same as Prague which was a very limp performance. I thought Wanyama had spat his dummy out before the game as well as he was trying to force a move, could be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 9 November, 2023 Share Posted 9 November, 2023 Pochettino’s team selection against Sunderland in the fa cup. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 9 November, 2023 Share Posted 9 November, 2023 43 minutes ago, ErwinK1961 said: Pochettino’s team selection against Sunderland in the fa cup. I was absolutely fuming. We had a great chance of going far that year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 9 November, 2023 Share Posted 9 November, 2023 5 hours ago, ErwinK1961 said: Pochettino’s team selection against Sunderland in the fa cup. One of my least favourite away days ever. 12.45pm kickoff. Think we left Southampton at 3 or 4am, as we decided we wanted maximum beer time beforehand. Found Sunderland to be a grey, drab shithole; the only place open was Spoons. Then we had to endure one of the worst performances under Poch. Mates got so smashed beforehand that after the match they went for 'a nap' so that we could head out in the evening. They never emerged from the hotel room. Drove home in silence on the Sunday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 9 November, 2023 Share Posted 9 November, 2023 Making AA captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 9 November, 2023 Share Posted 9 November, 2023 Starting this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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