Birmingham City 3-4 Saints - Match Thread

[hypochondriac]

I also think Rothwell might play which tbh I'd rather didn't happen. 

[davefizzy14]

1 minute ago, saintstowin said:

I think in the away Millwall game. And possibly in that run he had in the side at that time of year he may have been LB in other games too. Seemed fine. 

Yep hoping Bree retains his place in the side today 🙂

Edited 2 March, 2024 by davefizzy14

[Charlie Wayman]

Bazunu 

Bree  THB  Bednarek  Stevens 

Smallbone  Downes  S Armstrong 

Edozie  Mara  Sulemana

 

The front three started well against the Scousers and deserve another chance especially as they are our future.

Let's face it when he brought on the tired old brigade of CA/AA on Wednesday they contributed the square root of bugger-all and do not deserve selection ahead of our kids. I'm dubious about Brooks as a starter as he won't be here next season and hasn't set the place alight so far this.

I am assuming Stuart A is fit to go.

Edited 2 March, 2024 by Charlie Wayman

[The Kraken]

 

[Toadhall Saint]

1 minute ago, The Kraken said:

 

Ok but I’d have started with Bree 

[Block41 Saint]

Jack Stephens forced in. 

[Sheaf Saint]

Downes back is great news. 

KWP out isn't so much.

[Saint_clark]

Twitter line up shows THB at right back? Bloody hope not.

[Block41 Saint]

This is a must win. 

[beatlesaint]

5 minutes ago, Block41 Saint said:

Jack Stephens forced in. 

Of course, and we’ll break up the JB/THB partnership to get him in I expect !!

[The Kraken]

6 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said:

Ok but I’d have started with Bree 

Yep, would’ve been my preference too.

[davefizzy14]

Just now, The Kraken said:

Yep, would’ve been my preference too.

Yeah mine too. 

[Charlie Wayman]

With my line up we would have won, with Martin's toothless front three we'll lose. Simple. 2-0 to Birmingham, over and out. 

Can only assume Manning knows for too much about where the bodies are buried 'cos sure as hell he ain't getting picked on football merit.

Edited 2 March, 2024 by Charlie Wayman

[AlexLaw76]

The best CB in the league, shoe-horned into RB again?

 

[Saint NL]

Smallbone starting is a weird one, I know he's better with Downes in there, but Charles has earned his chance.

Adam Armstrong to get back to goalscoring ways today 

[AlexLaw76]

Just now, Saint NL said:

Smallbone starting is a weird one, I know he's better with Downes in there, but Charles has earned his chance.

Adam Armstrong to get back to goalscoring ways today 

come again?

[FarehamSaintJames]

Not convinced at the tactic of splitting our best defensive pairing, Bree is a perfectly competent full back. Just seems stupid.

1-1 if we’re lucky.

[Saint NL]

Just now, AlexLaw76 said:

come again?

Charles was pretty good on Wednesday, Smallbone was not.

Therefore, I'd give Charles a go. 

[DT]

Smallbone rewarded for his last two dogshit performances with another selection. I suppose his failings might be not quite so highlighted by Downes’ presence. Manning’s selection (they must have compromising photos, surely) another conundrum. 

[Wade Garrett]

Would not have picked that side.

[Farmer Saint]

It's all very simple with the way Martin plays - if we take the lead the 9 times out of 10 we will win, and well.

Our issue is when the other team looks to defend deep and hit us on the break. 

[Micky]

8 minutes ago, Block41 Saint said:

This is a must win. 

So it's every game from here on in if we want promotion, so it's just another 'normal' game. 

[LGTL]

Bree in for Stephens and Aribo in for Smallbone. It’s so painfully obvious that Russ will refuse to do it because he likes to be different. 

Edited 2 March, 2024 by LGTL

[revolution saint]

I had a dream last night that Russell Martin was a contestant on Mastermind and all his answers were "Is it Jack Stephens?"

[captainchris]

11 minutes ago, Charlie Wayman said:

With my line up we would have won, with Martin's toothless front three we'll lose. Simple. 2-0 to Birmingham, over and out. 

Can only assume Manning knows for too much about where the bodies are buried 'cos sure as hell he ain't getting picked on football merit.

AA is a witness too it seems… Certainly isn’t a footballer who compliments this system at all…. Anonymous …

 

Edited 2 March, 2024 by captainchris

[trousers]

1 hour ago, trousers said:

I've got a hunch he might go with Stephens at right back and Bree left back

 

Half right

[Toadhall Saint]

I’m hoping JS is at right back and not THB. 

[Toadhall Saint]

2 minutes ago, captainchris said:

AA is a witness too it seems… Certainly isn’t a footballer who compliments this system at all…. Anonymous …

 

He’s been ok when playing on the right.

[Saint NL]

3 minutes ago, LGTL said:

Bree in for Stephens and Aribo in for Downes. It’s so painfully obvious that Russ will refuse to do it because he likes to be different. 

You want Downes out the team? Did you not see what happened since he got injured? 

[trousers]

4 minutes ago, LGTL said:

Bree in for Stephens and Aribo in for Downes. It’s so painfully obvious that Russ will refuse to do it because he likes to be different. 

Nah, stick with Downes I reckon....

[trousers]

11 minutes ago, DT said:

Smallbone rewarded for his last two dogshit performances with another selection. I suppose his failings might be not quite so highlighted by Downes’ presence. Manning’s selection (they must have compromising photos, surely) another conundrum. 

How many games have we lost in which Downes has partnered with Smallbone in midfield? (Genuine question as I've no idea and you appear to be more knowledgeable than me in this area)

[LGTL]

3 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

You want Downes out the team? Did you not see what happened since he got injured? 

Whoops 😂 edited it quickly hoping nobody would notice 

[trousers]

14 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

Charles was pretty good on Wednesday, Smallbone was not.

Therefore, I'd give Charles a go. 

With Downes back, Smallbone won't be playing the same role as he did on Wednesday...

[HKsaint]

Manning?

[AlexLaw76]

Leeds lose, win this and we are more than like going to be champions - FACT 

[trousers]

1 minute ago, AlexLaw76 said:

Leeds lose, win this and we are more than like going to be champions - FACT 

Drew (otherwise, highly amusing... Keep it up )

Edited 2 March, 2024 by trousers

[waylander]

Leeds draw 1-1

[obelisk]

The satisfaction in seeing Leeds drop points will mean little if Saints don't get a win this afternoon.

[Saint Pete]

Leeds slip up gives us good chance to get a couple of points back. Must win today and get back on track. COYR!!

[Lord Duckhunter]

Aribo has looked good lately, Smallbone has been pony. Bree played well Weds, Manning didn’t. Adam Armstrong has been fucking pony lately. We’ll know at 5 whether this is the right side, but on paper it doesn’t look right to me. 

Edited 2 March, 2024 by Lord Duckhunter

[Toussaint]

16 minutes ago, trousers said:

With Downes back, Smallbone won't be playing the same role as he did on Wednesday...

No, he will be not tackling higher up the pitch which is potentially less damaging 

[Toussaint]

4 minutes ago, Lord Duckhunter said:

Aribo has looked good lately, Smallbone has been pony. Bree played well Weds, Manning didn’t. Adam Armstrong has been fucking pony lately. We’ll know at 5 whether this is the right side, but not for me I’m afraid.

It’s a risk, playing a physically lightweight midfield again.

Edited 2 March, 2024 by Toussaint

[Patches O Houlihan]

39 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

Smallbone starting is a weird one, I know he's better with Downes in there, but Charles has earned his chance.

Adam Armstrong to get back to goalscoring ways today 

Watch the press conference and you'll know why Smallbone is starting

Edited 2 March, 2024 by Patches O Houlihan

[markr27]

any links to watch the game anyone? would be much appreciated

 

 

Edited 2 March, 2024 by markr27

[OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint]

Looks like our 'A' team is back. Didn't do much when they came on against Liverpool.

Downes back is excellent. KWP evidently injured though I'd prefer HB in the middle and not Jack Stephens

[Convict Colony]

Yeah that looks a bit shit to be honest, like Brooks in tho but we need to start getting direct goals from s armstrong as he has been light this season (only 3 from a total of 25 games in minutes) for him to keep getting a lot of time.

[Convict Colony]

If manning has another shit game i am going to riot.

[Travelling Saint]

https://soccerinhd.com/games/birmingham-vs-southampton/

 

[markr27]

Just now, Convict Colony said:

https://freestreams-live1se.nu/ifollow-15/

 

Thanks

 

[Dark Munster]

35 minutes ago, LGTL said:

Bree in for Stephens and Aribo in for Smallbone. It’s so painfully obvious that Russ will refuse to do it because he likes to be different. 

Infuriating isn’t it?

And alternatively Bree in place of Manning, Aribo for Smallbone, with JS full back. THB and Janny B in the centre.