Saints 3-0 PNE - Match Thread

[Master Bates]

I'm not about for this one.

[sfc4prem]

29 minutes ago, The Curse of St Mary's said:

I've got Preston to win 1-0 at 20/1 which is decent odds. Plus got them at 15/2 to win. Don't worry lads my bets rarely come in 😬

Weirdly I find it hard to bet directly against Saints.

I'll happily pop money on our rivals to jinx them, though.

[Saint Matty 76]

There was a year in the Prem (multiple, probably) where we’d constantly throw away leads so I’d throw a tenner on whenever we were 1 goal up with about 15 to go. Happy to hold on or a few extra quid for the evening

Haven’t bothered this year other than my £10 on Alcaraz Championship top goalscorer at 100/1 though which I thought was genius at the time

[Saint Pete]

I reckon there may be a few changes tonight to get some fresher legs in from the start.

Maybe Stuey, Edozie and Rothwell coming in? Will also be interesting to see if Downes continues to start or whether it's felt he needs a rest at some point..

[Saint Matty 76]

Hmm, surprised Brooks gets the nod again but very happy to see that back four, and what I believe is the strongest midfield

[Gingeletiss]

I’ll take that team

[Saint86]

10 hours ago, Yorkshire Saint said:

3 match ban set to be confirmed for Mara today. Off the ball incident... did he try and run or something?

That's interesting. The people around us in the ground didn't see it on the weekend, but he took a huge swing at one of the watford defenders who went down all off the ball. I looked at the ref (who didn't see it), then at the linesman (who didn't) - I couldn't believe he'd got away with it. No idea if he made contact, but assume he did from the reaction (although who knows these days with players being dishonest)... regardless, he was silly to take the swing and we're bloody lucky he didn't get caught in the game!

[AlexLaw76]

No shoe horn in the team tonight

[SNSUN]

After scratching my pupil over the weekend I'll be watching us on Sky through one eye. Beats watching us with two!

Edited 16 April, 2024 by SNSUN

[Colinjb]

Hallelujah! Stephens is dropped.

Happy with that side.

[carljack]

1 minute ago, SNSUN said:

After scratching my pupil over the weekend I'll be watching us on Sky through one eye. Beats watching us with two!

I had a teacher like you once ! 😁

[Galway saint]

1 minute ago, AlexLaw76 said:

No shoe horn in the team tonight

decent team and looks the most balanced - maybe swap fraser for brooks 

[coalman]

Pros: Bednarek and THB. Aribo and Downes. Charles on the bench.

Cons: Brooks.

Plenty good enough to win this. COYR

[Hayling Saint]

1 minute ago, SNSUN said:

After scratching my pupil over the weekend I'll be watching us on Sky through one eye. Beats watching us with two!

isn't that illegal?

[Saint_clark]

Probably our strongest team to start, toss up between Brooks and Fraser but having the pure pace of Fraser to come on is a benefit.

[carljack]

Just now, coalman said:

Pros: Bednarek and THB. Aribo and Downes. Charles on the bench.

Cons: Brooks.

Plenty good enough to win this. COYR

Brooks needs to put a full shift in tonight 👍

[Chez]

3 minutes ago, Saint Matty 76 said:

Hmm, surprised Brooks gets the nod again but very happy to see that back four, and what I believe is the strongest midfield

There were some moments on Saturday where you could see the tremendous quality he posesses. There was a chipped cross that was exquisite, fantastic control under pressure and flicks inside to keep a move flowing. Defensively he's usually shit, but I can see why RM wants him in the side. On a good day he's just a better player than the other options. Let's hope tonight is one of those good days.

[The Cat]

Tough selection for the "he only picks his favourites" gang.

[chownie20]

Wondered if it may be wise to give Downes a rest for this one,  bur equally if you have to win a match you play your key players.

[egg]

3 minutes ago, Galway saint said:

decent team and looks the most balanced - maybe swap fraser for brooks 

Yep, half a case for Edozie as well. 

Decent side overall though. Our best back 4 and midfield.

Scrappy 2-1 win, and breathing right down Leeds and Leicester's necks. 

[Convict Colony]

1 hour ago, The Curse of St Mary's said:

I've got Preston to win 1-0 at 20/1 which is decent odds. Plus got them at 15/2 to win. Don't worry lads my bets rarely come in 😬

Username to post content checks out.

[Saint Matty 76]

2 minutes ago, Chez said:

There were some moments on Saturday where you could see the tremendous quality he posesses. There was a chipped cross that was exquisite, fantastic control under pressure and flicks inside to keep a move flowing. Defensively he's usually shit, but I can see why RM wants him in the side. On a good day he's just a better player than the other options. Let's hope tonight is one of those good days.

Completely agree, he's a player with potential quality above this league but I just think I'd have given Edozie a shot tonight

Weirdly underused in recent times, not for the first spell this season

[egg]

1 minute ago, chownie20 said:

Wondered if it may be wise to give Downes a rest for this one,  bur equally if you have to win a match you play your key players.

Not for me, he's arguably our most important player. I'd play him every time he's available to play. 

[Dingha]

Any recommended streams please. Thanks John

[Saint_Ash]

Happy with that team. We will be rotating a lot over the next couple of weeks. 

[jimmer42]

Good team that.Downes has to start as he's absolutely key for me. Brooks / Fraser is a toss up really but Fraser better for an impact after 75 mins.

Good balanced side

[Baird of the land]

Interesting to Mara is the one out.

[Turkish]

12 minutes ago, chownie20 said:

Wondered if it may be wise to give Downes a rest for this one,  bur equally if you have to win a match you play your key players.

Why? Theres only 5 games left he’s one of our most important players and we have to win 

[Turkish]

Just now, Baird of the land said:

Interesting to Mara is the one out.

Suspended 

im surprised to see brooks I thought he was cup tied 

[Lighthouse]

Apart from Fraser for Brooks, I’d say that’s our strongest side.

[Dimond Geezer]

Looks like Baz has injured himself warming up. Time to step up Joe.

 

 

[ErwinK1961]

That’s the team I’ve wanted to see for ages, first time I can remember it being picked. Think that’s our strongest starting 11.

3-0 defeat therefore incoming.

[Saint NL]

5 minutes ago, Dimond Geezer said:

Looks like Baz has injured himself warming up. Time to step up Joe.

 

 

Not sure if this is real or a wind up? 🤷

[Saint Matty 76]

Well then, the "surely we've got better than Bazunu" conversations are about to go one way or the other

[Saint Matty 76]

Just now, Saint NL said:

Not sure if this is real or a wind up? 🤷

Is real. Limped out of the warm-up and then RM came out to talk to the players on the pitch, presumably about a change in tactics somewhat?

[Saint Matty 76]

Wow. McCarthy starts

[saintant]

McCarthy in goal. Baz injured in warm up 🙂

[Colinjb]

8 minutes ago, Dimond Geezer said:

Looks like Baz has injured himself warming up. Time to step up Joe.

 

 

It ain't Jo......

[danjosaint]

Welcome Alex 

[Dimond Geezer]

Just now, Saint NL said:

Not sure if this is real or a wind up? 🤷

Limped off, looked like he turned his ankled. Higged Lumley, presumably wishing him luck. Still not back out.

[Maggie May]

With Baz out and Mara suspended, that’s our hopes of automatic promotion out of the window.

[Saint_clark]

Bazunu injured, WE ARE GOING UP, SAY WE ARE GOING UP!

[AlexLaw76]

 

[Chez]

25 minutes ago, egg said:

Not for me, he's arguably our most important player. I'd play him every time he's available to play. 

There is no arguement. 

[Saint_clark]

Why on earth would Lumley be the sub keeper but McCarthy comes in for Bazunu? 

[saintant]

McCarthy is not great with his feet - could be a worry. I'd probably prefer Lumley.

[OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint]

Just now, Saint_clark said:

Bazunu injured, WE ARE GOING UP, SAY WE ARE GOING UP!

Would have preferred Lumley. Now Mac's chance to earn his squillions.

[Saint Scott]

McCarthy not even named in the squad but replaces Baz over Lumley. Work that one out...

[tdmickey3]

Why McCarthy over Lumley

Had to have 1 odd selection

Martin really is an odd bloke

Edited 16 April, 2024 by tdmickey3

[Toadhall Saint]

1 minute ago, Saint Matty 76 said:

Is real. Limped out of the warm-up and then RM came out to talk to the players on the pitch, presumably about a change in tactics somewhat?

Not the greatest of timing. If you thought we play it risky with playing it around at the back wait until later tonight with AMc