Saints 3-0 PNE - Match Thread

[Whitey Grandad]

  On 12/03/2024 at 01:08, trousers said:

So, if a team can veto (unchallenged) a potential rearranged date, why didn't we veto the April date that PNE favoured...? Given a choice, surely we'd have favoured this week? Ergo, why does PNE's preference trump ours...?

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I would guess that it’s not just PNE that have to agree. There are also the police and other authorities. There was a time when there used up be endless cup replays and games could be arranged in a couple of days. Then the police, I think it was, wanted a lot more notice than that.

[VectisSaint]

  On 12/03/2024 at 01:08, trousers said:

So, if a team can veto (unchallenged) a potential rearranged date, why didn't we veto the April date that PNE favoured...? Given a choice, surely we'd have favoured this week? Ergo, why does PNE's preference trump ours...?

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Probably something to do with the fact they were the inconvenienced team having already travelled down to Southampton last week, then being asked to travel down again "today" and then to Plymouth on Saturday. I know we didn't start the fire on purpose (well I assume), it would have been pretty rough on PNE, not to mention their supporters. Its a long way from Preston to Southampton (twice) and Plymouth.

[Eric The Red]

  On 12/03/2024 at 10:54, VectisSaint said:

Probably something to do with the fact they were the inconvenienced team having already travelled down to Southampton last week, then being asked to travel down again "today" and then to Plymouth on Saturday. I know we didn't start the fire on purpose (well I assume), it would have been pretty rough on PNE, not to mention their supporters. Its a long way from Preston to Southampton (twice) and Plymouth.

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Even assuming Saints did want to play this week and Hampshire police were ok with this it would have been very hard on Preston fans to have to rearrange travel, hotels, time off work etc at less than a week's notice. Once they said no to this week our options were basically down to two midweeks, either the one that's been picked or the last midweek of the season and I strongly suspect the EFL want to keep that free just in case of other unexpected postponements involving either us or PNE, as the play-off schedule means they dare not contemplate the season being extended.

[Dark Munster]

  On 12/03/2024 at 01:08, trousers said:

So, if a team can veto (unchallenged) a potential rearranged date, why didn't we veto the April date that PNE favoured...? Given a choice, surely we'd have favoured this week? Ergo, why does PNE's preference trump ours...?

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I think either club can veto. Both would have to agree on a date I would guess, and if not it has to be decided by the EFL. But I may be wrong. 

[Pamplemousse]

Kick off time has been moved to 8pm as it's live on Sky.

[SotonianWill]

Can anyone explain to me why it is we have so long off? I was content with this, until I realised even with us being behind on matches, most teams are still playing this weekend… There was a championship game last night as well… Odd. 

[trousers]

  On 13/03/2024 at 19:56, SotonianWill said:

Can anyone explain to me why it is we have so long off? I was content with this, until I realised even with us being behind on matches, most teams are still playing this weekend… There was a championship game last night as well… Odd. 

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Our scheduled opponent this week is still in the FA Cup (Leicester)

[Lee On Solent Saint]

  On 13/03/2024 at 20:08, trousers said:

Our scheduled opponent this week is still in the FA Cup (Leicester)

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And Preston didn't want to play this midweek. Which I think is pretty poor. They should be made to play it at the earliest opportunity 

[CB Fry]

  On 13/03/2024 at 21:12, Lee On Solent Saint said:

And Preston didn't want to play this midweek. Which I think is pretty poor. They should be made to play it at the earliest opportunity 

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Why should they?

[Weston Super Saint]

  On 14/03/2024 at 06:26, CB Fry said:

Why should they?

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BeCAusE SoMEthInG sOmeTHiNg aNd iT'S uNFaIr.

[Lee On Solent Saint]

  On 14/03/2024 at 06:26, CB Fry said:

Why should they?

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Because the game should be played at the earliest opportunity. If they are that bothered about fans making the trip down, give the fans who had tickets for the original fixture free travel.

[CB Fry]

  On 14/03/2024 at 15:05, Lee On Solent Saint said:

Because the game should be played at the earliest opportunity. If they are that bothered about fans making the trip down, give the fans who had tickets for the original fixture free travel.

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Pretty sure Preston wanted it played on March 6th, mate. It's not their fault the city of Southampton fucked up.

Two clubs mutually agreeing on a date sounds completely fair enough to me. Not sure what you're upset about.

[Turkish]

I’m pretty sure this one will be called off too given it seems to have been rearranged during world war 2

[Ted Bates Statue]

Given the amount of people on here who seem to regard it as a chore to watch Saints, we should be more grateful to be given three weeks' respite. I wish we could have international friendlies all the time.

The icing on the cake is that Saints often make the most of these quiet periods. Think of the glorious metamorphosis we all got to enjoy as the side transformed from Ralph's lowly caterpillars to become butterflies soaring up the table under Nathan Jones. There was some kickabout in Qatar but the real excitement was taking place at Staplewood, and I'm sure something similar will be afoot right now.

[Turkish]

  On 14/03/2024 at 18:22, Ted Bates Statue said:

Given the amount of people on here who seem to regard it as a chore to watch Saints, we should be more grateful to be given three weeks' respite. I wish we could have international friendlies all the time.

The icing on the cake is that Saints often make the most of these quiet periods. Think of the glorious metamorphosis we all got to enjoy as the side transformed from Ralph's lowly caterpillars to become butterflies soaring up the table under Nathan Jones. There was some kickabout in Qatar but the real excitement was taking place at Staplewood, and I'm sure something similar will be afoot right now.

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oh dont worry there is plenty to moan about before our next game. 

[Lee On Solent Saint]

  On 14/03/2024 at 17:59, CB Fry said:

Pretty sure Preston wanted it played on March 6th, mate. It's not their fault the city of Southampton fucked up.

Two clubs mutually agreeing on a date sounds completely fair enough to me. Not sure what you're upset about.

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City of Southampton fucked up? It was a fire in a building, am sure you can blame the city for lots of things, but not sure if starting fires is on the list. How do you know both clubs mutually agreed to the date? I thought we wanted it played this week but Preston disagreed. Doesn't sound very mutual to me

[CB Fry]

  On 14/03/2024 at 20:30, Lee On Solent Saint said:

City of Southampton fucked up? It was a fire in a building, am sure you can blame the city for lots of things, but not sure if starting fires is on the list. How do you know both clubs mutually agreed to the date? I thought we wanted it played this week but Preston disagreed. Doesn't sound very mutual to me

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The point is it isn't Preston's fault, Preston did not cancel the game.

It's not being played this week, fucking get over it.

 

[Lee On Solent Saint]

  On 14/03/2024 at 21:39, CB Fry said:

The point is it isn't Preston's fault, Preston did not cancel the game.

It's not being played this week, fucking get over it.

 

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Thanks. I will. 

[Ted Bates Statue]

  On 14/03/2024 at 17:59, CB Fry said:

Pretty sure Preston wanted it played on March 6th, mate. It's not their fault the city of Southampton fucked up.

Two clubs mutually agreeing on a date sounds completely fair enough to me. Not sure what you're upset about.

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WTF does the city of Southampton have to do with all this?!

[RedWillie]

Here we go then, are we going to close the gap?? 

[trousers]

Preston will be more dangerous than Watford IMO.... Despite a setback today, they are still within reach of the play-offs, so you'd imagine they'd be busting a gut in their remaining matches. 

[Saint Matty 76]

Today’s result probably did it for them, and hopefully they feel that

Big game, didn’t think we’d be having any more of those before the play-offs

[SaintsFan86]

  On 13/04/2024 at 19:03, trousers said:

Preston will be more dangerous than Watford IMO.... Despite a setback today, they are still within reach of the play-offs, so you'd imagine they'd be busting a gut in their remaining matches. 

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It's a game Preston need to get something out of, they'll be well up for if.

But thankfully because of the results so will we, I can imagine the game being open and hopefully that suits us.

 

[Harry_SFC]

  On 13/04/2024 at 19:07, SaintsFan86 said:

It's a game Preston need to get something out of, they'll be well up for if.

But thankfully because of the results so will we, I can imagine the game being open and hopefully that suits us.

 

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Yep, a draw is no good for Preston. They'd need to win all 3 of their remaining games to just stand a chance.

Could be an exciting game. 

[trousers]

I'd still go for this line up.... Maybe even give Lumley a crack of the whip (but that won't happen, obviously)

 

[trousers]

  On 13/04/2024 at 19:07, SaintsFan86 said:

It's a game Preston need to get something out of, they'll be well up for if.

But thankfully because of the results so will we, I can imagine the game being open and hopefully that suits us.

 

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Yep, as you say, could actually work in our favour...

[Baird of the land]

  On 13/04/2024 at 19:46, trousers said:

I'd still go for this line up.... Maybe even give Lumley a crack of the whip (but that won't happen, obviously)

 

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Charles, just has to be on the bench imo

[OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint]

  On 13/04/2024 at 19:49, Baird of the land said:

Charles, just has to be on the bench imo

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Charles didn't look too bad when he last came on. Agree, he has to be on the bench.

[trousers]

  On 13/04/2024 at 19:49, Baird of the land said:

Charles, just has to be on the bench imo

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Yeah, fair point

[Lighthouse]

If we don’t give out a load of free bbq flavoured crisps to the Preston fans traveling down for this (again) I’ll be disappointed. Come on Saints, somebody in catering have a sense of humour.

[the colonel]

  On 13/04/2024 at 20:05, Lighthouse said:

If we don’t give out a load of free bbq flavoured crisps to the Preston fans traveling down for this (again) I’ll be disappointed. Come on Saints, somebody in catering have a sense of humour.

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good shout.

[kwsaint]

Saints Brass should swap their instruments for some burning effigies like the Lewes bonfire night brigade.

[Obstacle1]

Games are coming thick and fast, feel like the scheduling will be at least partly to blame for when we fuck this up

[Guest]

A very close game this but I think we’ll still get a win, 1-0 or 2-1.

Maybe revert to Manning at LB to give one of Bree or KWP a rest.
Aribo definitely needs a rest, get Stu Armstrong in the centre to add some creativity.
Brooks to the bench please, he’s better as an impact sub, give Edozie a start.

[SaintsFan86]

Baz;

KwP, THB, Stephens, Manning;

Downes;

Aribo, Stuey;

Arma, Che, Sulemana.

[Roger]

Bednarek in for Stephens and please put Charles on bench.

[AlexLaw76]

I wonder what position Stephen’s will be shoe-horned into….

 

[sfc4prem]

Can't see anything but a convincing win here for Saints.

I'd like to see Edozie start in lieu of Brooks. Manning deserves to take his place at left back, too.

4-0 to Saints.

[JRM]

  On 13/04/2024 at 21:38, Obstacle1 said:

Games are coming thick and fast, feel like the scheduling will be at least partly to blame for when we fuck this up

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They are, but Preston have had to play the same schedule since Good Friday so it's no different for them and if anything should give us an advantage with strength in depth in the squad. 

29 March - Preston 3-0 Rotherham 

01 April - Birmingham 1-0 Preston 

06 April - Watford 0-0 Preston 

09 April - Preston 4-1 Huddersfield 

13 April - Preston 0-1 Norwich 

They seem a hard team to predict, never know what you're going to get in this league. 

[SaintsFan86]

  On 14/04/2024 at 06:29, sfc4prem said:

Can't see anything but a convincing win here for Saints.

I'd like to see Edozie start in lieu of Brooks. Manning deserves to take his place at left back, too.

4-0 to Saints.

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I really don't believe this, I think it will be incredibly tough. 

1-0

[Cabrone]

I'm hoping that Saturday has popped PNE's balloon and we can capitalise.

Win here and the top 3 will be seriously wetting the bed. Keep on applying the pressure and hope they succumb.

Have to say though that the defence gives me the jitters.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

We'll be a little disjointed, as RM looks to keep the team fresh, by giving players minutes. It takes us a little bit to get going. But we're solid enough at the back, and get a 1-0 win.

[Harry_SFC]

Lumley; KWP, THB, Bednarek, Manning; Downes, Smallbone, Aribo; Edozie, AA, Adams.

Subs - Bazunu, Stephens, Bree, Charles, Rothwell, Sulemena, Armstrong, Brooks, Fraser.

Appreciate that Martins team will be a lot different. 

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[Saint In Cornwall]

Kick off is at 2000 not 1945 as per thread title 😉

[trousers]

  On 14/04/2024 at 08:43, Harry_SFC said:

Lumley; KWP, THB, Bednarek, Manning; Downes, Smallbone, Aribo; Edozie, AA, Adams.

Subs - Bazunu, Stephens, Bree, Charles, Rothwell, Sulemena, Armstrong, Brooks, Fraser.

Appreciate that Martins team will be a lot different. 

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Perhaps there's a logical case for playing Lumley in these remaining games, which avoids the need to drop Bazunu on form alone....

Lumley was Martin's preferred goalkeeper for our cup games. One assumes Martin picked Lumley because he thought he was the best keeper for those type of games....

Given we're now effectively in a "must win" 5 game knock out tournament, wouldn't playing our "best cup goalkeeper" be a logical choice for the remaining games...? 

#logical

(If you're looking in Russ, you can thank me later for this pearl of wisdom )

Edited 14 April, 2024 by trousers

[ErwinK1961]

  On 14/04/2024 at 06:26, AlexLaw76 said:

I wonder what position Stephen’s will be shoe-horned into….

 

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At least you’re consistent 

[trousers]

  On 14/04/2024 at 09:00, ErwinK1961 said:

At least you’re consistent 

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He's almost as consistent as the people that respond to him...

[Lighthouse]

  On 14/04/2024 at 08:50, Saint In Cornwall said:

Kick off is at 2000 not 1945 as per thread title 😉

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Excellent! Hitler is gone and we can bring in Beattie, Pahars and Kachloul to spruce up the attack.

[ErwinK1961]

  On 14/04/2024 at 09:02, trousers said:

He's almost as consistent as the people that respond to him...

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And just as consistent as the forum perennial fence sitter.

[JRM]

  On 14/04/2024 at 08:50, Saint In Cornwall said:

Kick off is at 2000 not 1945 as per thread title 😉

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That's because its live on sky isn't it?