Saints 2-0 Cardiff City - Match Thread

[OttawaSaint]

Just now, stknowle said:

He has been so thoroughly disappointing this season. 

Need him to get a goal and get the confidence he needs. Especially if Ross isn't playing any time soon. 

[SaintTex]

1 minute ago, Saint NL said:

We wouldn't see it if he did, it's foggy as fuck

i thought it was the quality of my stream!

[Saint NL]

Unlucky aribo

[trousers]

Aribo close!

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Adams pluses #strawclutching

AA looked to put a ball across there, and we had someone in there, rather than him having to wait for support.

Adams droipped deep to pass. Unlike quite a few I see on other teams, he immediately got into a position, wanting it back. Not just executing the pass and then moving away with a "job done" approach.

Aribo defintiely looking a bit fitter. Decent effort from him.

[Saint NL]

Adam Armstrongs work rate is world class, he's defending and then suddenly he's creating chances for Fraser.

 

Should score 

[OttawaSaint]

Ohhhh great move!

[Sheaf Saint]

Just now, Saint NL said:

Adam Armstrongs work rate is world class, he's defending and then suddenly he's creating chances for Fraser.

 

Should score 

Just too far ahead of Fraser. Shame.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

AA racing back at nearly 70 minutes of top work rate.

A minute later, it's an AA ball across to a stretching Fraser. We're waiting to punce on them stepping up.

Earlier, Aribo got back to make a good touch centrtally to disrupt them getting control of the ball. He had just tracked well to support Fraser on the left flank. Definitely more mbile looking today and in the last game.

[adrian lord]

7 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said:

Pretty foggy. Reminds me of the time we were 5-0 down somewhere and it turned foggy with 10 minutes to go and we started chanting "COME ON YOU FOG!!" and "OH WHEN THE FOG GOES MARCHING IN!" in the hope the game would be cancelled and replayed.

I remember “come on you fog” being sung at Highfield Road when we were losing against Coventry and a blanket of it was beginning to descend.  Must’ve been early 90s? Maybe 80s even. Alas, we were not to be saved.

Edited 2 December, 2023 by adrian lord

[bpsaint]

1 minute ago, Saint NL said:

Adam Armstrongs work rate is world class, he's defending and then suddenly he's creating chances for Fraser.

 

Should score 

He’s been brilliant for us so far this season. If only Che could have risen to the challenge the same way.

[Saint NL]

Lovely build up again, Fraser could have had 2 since he came on

[manji]

Aribo playing well. Apparently played 90 minutes for Nigeria. Maybe he’s quicker today to keep warm.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Good form Aribo again. quick decision to put Fraser through.

Moments before, Adams availalbe for a ball over the top. Once day all those final third passes will reach him, and we'll get to see how many, if any, he manages to put away.

[obelisk]

Fraser should have easily had two.

[Saint NL]

Cardiff manager looks the spitting image of Ralf with the hat and beard through the fog 😳😳😳

Edited 2 December, 2023 by Saint NL

[stknowle]

3 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said:

Need him to get a goal and get the confidence he needs. Especially if Ross isn't playing any time soon. 

We need to get rid and bring someone else in even if it’s only a loan. 

[Bad Wolf]

1 minute ago, adrian lord said:

I remember “come on you fog” being sung at Highfield Road when we were losing against Coventry and a blanket of it was beginning to descend.  Must’ve been early 90s? Maybe 80s even. Alas, we were not to be saved.

That's not the one I meant. My one was around 2008 time.

[CanadaSaint]

We seem to be playing fewer passes in the final third, and opting for earlier delivery into the box or through the D. Good to see. 👍

[Saint NL]

Wesley Hoedt scores for watford

[Saint NL]

Who is this Aribo fella? We could have done with him last season 😂

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Aribo holds off their player well, and gets it wide to Fraser, who has a quick look on the run, passign it centtrally in to Adams who has taken a good position for a tap in... and it goes wide...

[obelisk]

Che showing his form.

[OttawaSaint]

Oh Che. What a miss!

[OttawaSaint]

Better from Aribo.

[adrian lord]

No signs of any of the teams above us faltering.

[bpsaint]

Che is so shit.

[Saint NL]

Fraser could have had 4 now 😂

[trousers]

Get Dibling on FFS!

[obelisk]

Saints finishing is woeful this half.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

For all of the attention on Admas finishing, Frase has had plenty of efforts on goal. That one blocked. Martin will be really pleased at how many we've created today, less so on how many have hit the back of the net.

[Saint NL]

Aribo had his Weetabix this morning

[The Kraken]

Wrong choice there, should’ve put in slowmo Joe.

[Greedyfly]

Just now, Saint NL said:

Aribo had his Weetabix this morning

Yeah where the fuck has this version been since we signed him

[Saint NL]

Such nice build up, Armstrong can't get his hattrick

[LGTL]

How haven’t we scored second half?!

[Holmes_and_Watson]

For not being pacey, Aribo did very well putting off their player who could have got away. He's doen well again today. And points to Martin to take of Alcaraz who had tired for someone who makes a noticable difference.

AA blazes it over! Adamsagian in a position to get the ball form centre over to AA.

[Saint NL]

Mara coming on, maybe he will look good as well

[OttawaSaint]

Adams finishing has been woeful but his all round play has been very good today. 

[Saint Matty 76]

Mara a waste of minutes that could've gone to Dibling, a shame

[SNSUN]

Lots of our old youth scoring today, N'Lundulu, Mugabi,  Olomola... #greatestacademyever

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Adams off for Mara.

A good mix of the good things Adams does and some of the poorer ones. With some finishing, it would have beena mich better outcome for him today. But an important part of our attack, nontheless.

[OttawaSaint]

Saints stattoes, when was the last time we got two league game clean sheets in a row?

[obelisk]

Saints corners not looking dangerous as usual.

[The Kraken]

Great chance Charles, think it came off his shoulder.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Charles' second header of the day not torubling their keeper. Getting into good positions for them, but the end prodict not there.

It's been good to see him being able to pass from a bit further forward today, with Downes and AA doing a shed load of work elsewhere.

[OttawaSaint]

2 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said:

Saints stattoes, when was the last time we got two league game clean sheets in a row?

Actually, found it. Last March, Leicester 1-0, Man U 0-0.

Now looking for 2 clean sheet wins in a row in league.

[Saint NL]

Armstrong deserves a hattrick, his energy has been superb today

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Our players are very well drilled in Baz support, running in from all areas to provide him with passing outlets. Right to the end of the game. Good stuff.

[ChrisPY]

11 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

Wesley Hoedt scores for watford

From the halfway line!