Norwich 1-1 Saints - Match Thread

[Saint Fan CaM]

Yep Bednarek off for Adams. Stephens to CB.

KWP clattered again and nothing given.

Not looking like a good day.

[gio1saints]

8 minutes ago, Saint86 said:

Okay, let me explain. Basically every single time Norwich get the ball in the central midfield area, their player looks up (or doesn't every time thankfully). And out far on the right wing in acres of space is Stacey. Every time he is there and free. Where is manning you might ask? Marking no one and about 20yards away from him.

Maybe he's been told to do that, but whatever it is, its Norwich's most likely route to getting a goal.

Also, i think Stacey should have seen red for his tackle, so what i absolutely do not want is us to concede a goal to a diagonal pass out to stacey, to then assist a goal, and us lose 1-0.

Manning has been told to do that. I would have thought that was obvious by now as it happens every week. 

I don’t really understand or necessarily agree with the logic of it frankly - ie it’s to keep ourselves defensively compact - but I don’t think singling out manning week after week for a slating - as happens here every match - for doing what he’s told is entirely fair on the bloke.

“Blame” RM if you want to blame someone for this apparent vulnerability in our play but Manning is just doing what he’s told. 

[The Cat]

Surely everyone has realised by now that we defend narrowly and Manning takes up defensive positions as instructed? He's not just fucking off the wide man because he can't be arsed as seems to the consensus from the first half posts.

[adrian lord]

Not got going yet this half. 

[DT]

Would take a point today.  Got a bad feeling. Especially now old scuffer Che Adams is on. Come on Saints. Try some shots on target. 

[Elmore Saint]

Ref needs to get a grip on this.

I'm all for good strong physical football, but Norwich are getting pretty agricultural with their approach. 

[Harry_SFC]

1 minute ago, The Cat said:

Surely everyone has realised by now that we defend narrowly and Manning takes up defensive positions as instructed? He's not just fucking off the wide man because he can't be arsed as seems to the consensus from the first half posts.

I don't think he's being instructed, I think he's concerned about getting too close because of his lack of pace and ability to defend 1 Vs 1.

[Saint Fan CaM]

1 minute ago, The Cat said:

Surely everyone has realised by now that we defend narrowly and Manning takes up defensive positions as instructed? He's not just fucking off the wide man because he can't be arsed as seems to the consensus from the first half posts.

It doesn’t matter - it screws us over time and again.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Adams nice and central, although the ball doesn;t reach him.

[Sheaf Saint]

1 minute ago, The Cat said:

Surely everyone has realised by now that we defend narrowly and Manning takes up defensive positions as instructed? He's not just fucking off the wide man because he can't be arsed as seems to the consensus from the first half posts.

If that's the case then why don't we have the same issue on our right as well?

[adrian lord]

Sense our concentration levels have dipped after the break.

[Saint NL]

Classic manning, give the ball away then foul your man when trying to win it back

[whelk]

Stuart Armstrong is fucking annoying

[Block41 Saint]

Behave Che, shooting from there.  😂

[Saint_clark]

Commentator got way too excited about that shot from Adams, it was never looking like it would go in.

[RedArmy]

3 minutes ago, The Cat said:

Surely everyone has realised by now that we defend narrowly and Manning takes up defensive positions as instructed? He's not just fucking off the wide man because he can't be arsed as seems to the consensus from the first half posts.

Why are his replacements never instructed to take up those same positions? 

[Suhari]

That's greedy from Che.

Wee Man was free and clear.

[Saint86]

1 minute ago, Sheaf Saint said:

If that's the case then why don't we have the same issue on our right as well?

Quite 🤣

[OttawaSaint]

Too hard from Che but a decent idea to catch Gunn off of the line, 

[FarehamSaintJames]

Just now, Saint_clark said:

Commentator got way too excited about that shot from Adams, it was never looking like it would go in.

Maybe it was excitement at the ball moving forward 

[whelk]

3 minutes ago, The Cat said:

Surely everyone has realised by now that we defend narrowly and Manning takes up defensive positions as instructed? He's not just fucking off the wide man because he can't be arsed as seems to the consensus from the first half posts.

Absolutely. As if Martin is seeing it every game and not correcting it.  

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Adams watch: Does enough to put a player off so we get the ball, drops back 5 yards to receive one of our direct passes, with wich he's have space to turn and run towards their box. The pass doesn't come.

They get some space on the right back position, but we break. Now if someone was to do that chip, it would be Adams. But Fraser was central and available for at least a ball in there. A uch better option.

[Disco Stu]

Another heavy challenge on KWP. Finally a yellow card.

[adrian lord]

Aribo's heading not on point today. 

[Suhari]

Aribo should score.

[Sheaf Saint]

ooh, so close. Aribo just couldn't get enough on it.

[Saint NL]

Nice to see a yellow at last for the tackles on KWP 

[Saint86]

Fair advantage and good delayed booking from the ref there at least. Although i might have preferred a free kick.

[trousers]

Just now, Disco Stu said:

Another heavy challenge on KWP. Finally a yellow card.

Yeah, I'm wincing every time KWP gets the ball as they seem intent on clattering him

[Mr X]

We look Devoid of ideas today 

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Decent move from us there. Lots of touches, and Aribo waiting on the back post.

That Norwich keeper did well, passing out form under pressure. He's just the sort of keeper that we...oh... 🙂

[Saint NL]

We're getting closer....

[adrian lord]

They are doing a dirty job on our wingers, Edozie crocked and they seem determined to take out KWP.

Edited 1 January, 2024 by adrian lord

[Saint86]

Much better now at least!

[Block41 Saint]

Stu not been on it today imo. 

[Chez]

great attack from us. Almost stretched Norwich to breaking point. COYR

[Block41 Saint]

How is that a foul from KWP? 

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Another decent passing move in their box. Manning did well there, realising his own shot would be blocked and immediately cutting it back.

Fraser having to do a lot of work from deeper. Just need one of these, because we're letting Gunn off really easy today.

[Bad Wolf]

KWP punished for being fouled

[adrian lord]

That is not a foul he simply fell on him. 

[Saint NL]

Ouch, looked painful 😂

[Viking Saint]

How the fuck is that a foul by KWP?!?

[Sheaf Saint]

Again they try to take KWP out but Rowe comes off worse from it.

[Saint Billy]

I'm worried if Alcaraz comes on will he stay on?

[Mr X]

Just now, Block41 Saint said:

Stu not been on it today imo. 

Neither has half the team 

[obelisk]

KWP gets fouled. Free kick to Norwich. 🤨

[adrian lord]

Drop ball would be fair. 

[SambaMaverick]

What is he doing putting his head in there

[Holmes_and_Watson]

That was dirty from KWP, allowing himself to be utterly clattered by Rowe. 🙂

[Saint86]

Nice bit of time wasting / breaking up saints' game there by Rowe.