Convict Colony Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 1 minute ago, obelisk said: So who is going to hand Ipswich a way back into this game? Hard to believe this lot are challenging for top of the table but isn't that what we said back in September? 93min equaliser inbound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Well on top. Obviously they'll change things up in the second half, can Martin see it and respond accordingly? Stuart Armstrong has been superb, when he plays like this he's Premier league quality. Even Che has done well. Need to keep this up. The ref is getting a lot of stick from the locals, so hopefully he doesn't crumble. 68% possession away against the team that were top of the table, that's impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Very good half of football from us. We have outclassed Ipswich and left them chasing shadows. Unfortunately we only lead by a goal so must keep it going. The next goal is going to be crucial. Thought Baz should have done better with their goal. Aribo has been superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Build up in that 1st goal is exceptional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Just now, obelisk said: So who is going to hand Ipswich a way back into this game? I know I'm sounding like a scratched record but the timing of our 2nd half subs will be crucial. I think Russ is one of those managers that sometimes likes to make subs because they can rather than because we need to. Keep this 11 going for as long as possible IMO 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Just wondering, but was that first half because of Martin and his team selection and tactics, or in spite of him? Asking for a friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Che's equaliser was so quick after their goal I didn't even have time to cuss Russ. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 3 minutes ago, Convict Colony said: He's disgusting to watch aesthetically but the ball is glued to him and his telescopic legs He’s a funny one. Technically he’s really good but he looks quite awkward and lethargic at times. Been very good today and had been the last few times he’s started. Again strange he seems to be in and out the side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsBarry74 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Great rebound, need to keep the pressure. Baz again our weak link, poor at their goal. Need to put in a shift to prevent them from getting a shot past our shit keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches O Houlihan Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 3 minutes ago, trousers said: I know I'm sounding like a scratched record but the timing of our 2nd half subs will be crucial. I think Russ is one of those managers that sometimes likes to make subs because they can rather than because we need to. Keep this 11 going for as long as possible IMO Stu is playing like a demon. But there will come a time when he's all out of gas; and he's done a lot of high speed running that half. I think he'll be replaced by Rothwell on 65 mins. Hopefully with the game won already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca155 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 That's 20 goals for Armstrong, that will boost his confidence. Great to see him flourish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Rather strangely I feel a bit more comfy at 1-2 than 1-3. Is it that complacency factor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Martin will be pleased with that. The usual bags of possession. Created a decent number of chances, if not lots of near ones. And clinical with the ones we got on target for a change. Stephens very mobile, picking up KWP's attacking position, supporting the midfield and also picking up some of Smallbone's attacking tasks. That will be pretty knackering, so he may be one of the ones to come off later. After Ipswich's goal, I think we've settled into the changes well. Also without Will, we've given up some of that trying to create passing angles through the middle. Honestly, it's not been clicking for a little while. Stephens isn;pt the best at it either, so with him playing, RM has made a fair enough call in by passing it. Besides, they've not played a high line, so we've been able to get the ball out more directly to the flanks anyway. Aribo manages himself really well. I moan about the times he passes back. I'm wondering if he looks at the forward pass, realises he'd have to race forward to get on the end of a return for not much advantage, and picks another option. Because he has been mobile. He has raced into good positions. And his strength paid off in weighted passes, holding players off for assists and tackles at the back. With an experienced line up, Fraser and Stu have linked up well. Well enough that Ipswich were worried about it, allowing Stu to instead pick out AA on the other flank for the goal. Good to see Che do what he always does, and get hsi head down and try. So a good reward for that. Again, this set up suits him a bit more anyway. He's got Aribo, Downes and Stephens to provide steel behind him, and AA and Fraser scaring their full backs. Leaving Stu to pick out osme nice passes, and pick up the bit and pieces. Stamina will be interestign second half. Both teams have put a lot in, and rely on their work rate. Subs could well make quite a bit of difference today. Outr bench is strong, but we went backwards last time out with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 1 minute ago, Patches O Houlihan said: Stu is playing like a demon. But there will come a time when he's all out of gas; and he's done a lot of high speed running that half. I think he'll be replaced by Rothwell on 65 mins. Hopefully with the game won already... Rothwell for Stu was what was missing on Friday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca155 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 2 minutes ago, Turkish said: He’s a funny one. Technically he’s really good but he looks quite awkward and lethargic at times. Been very good today and had been the last few times he’s started. Again strange he seems to be in and out the side. The pass to Che for the goal was sublime. More of that please . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches O Houlihan Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 4 minutes ago, Farmer Saint said: Just wondering, but was that first half because of Martin and his team selection and tactics, or in spite of him? Asking for a friend. You do get the impression they were set up to attack and defend KWP, and now they are defending Aribo who is an entirely different kettle of fish. Plus we have more height in the back four to meet their aerial threat. It's working so far 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I suspect Ipswich will try to press us higher up the pitch in the second half. They've largely allowed us to play out from the back with no real pressure from them so I expect that to change. If so we need to be prepared to go long at times rather than inviting pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmonton Saint Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Anyone have a stream that’ll work on a iPhone? I’m stuck at work and want to watch the 2nd half sneakily in the office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 1 hour ago, Convict Colony said: FYI No point keeping him just to tread water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdmickey3 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Get the 3rd and be sensible with the subs Do not let Manning on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Really good half of football. Need to put them to the sword though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 1 minute ago, SaintsBarry74 said: Great rebound, need to keep the pressure. Baz again our weak link, poor at their goal. Need to put in a shift to prevent them from getting a shot past our shit keeper. So you’re just going to ignore his distribution, playing through their forward line when they press forward and finding our players up the pitch? The fact that both our goals started with him collecting the ball and distributing it forward quickly, whilst Ipswich were still up the field is irrelevant to you? You don’t think the shot against him being an unmarked howitzer from inside the box has any bearing on the goal? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Good first half but we're going to need another goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Here we go then. I'd suggest that the possibility of auto promotion gets resolved here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 1 minute ago, Lighthouse said: So you’re just going to ignore his distribution, playing through their forward line when they press forward and finding our players up the pitch? The fact that both our goals started with him collecting the ball and distributing it forward quickly, whilst Ipswich were still up the field is irrelevant to you? You don’t think the shot against him being an unmarked howitzer from inside the box has any bearing on the goal? Stop talking so much sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Get Bree off the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31cc Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 2 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: So you’re just going to ignore his distribution, playing through their forward line when they press forward and finding our players up the pitch? The fact that both our goals started with him collecting the ball and distributing it forward quickly, whilst Ipswich were still up the field is irrelevant to you? You don’t think the shot against him being an unmarked howitzer from inside the box has any bearing on the goal? Yes, but apart from that what has Bazunu ever done for us? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Trying to play tippy tappy there gives Ipswich hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Ipswich will move up a gear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Ball not falling for Bree a few times there. They chose not to take advantage a couple of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 There's Che at his best, hitting the corner flag from a shot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 Not quite a throw in from Che’s shot - he’s improving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Morsy wrestling Downes to the ground when he’s on a yellow is brave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Downes 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 You could see Che flinching at the responsibility of the position he found himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Adams gave a stern look back as the ball was pinged forward far too hard. Seconds later we battle and win in the middle. AA and Che part of the attack, and swithc over. Adams not shot not cross bothers no one. Momentum made him try, when a trade mark cut back more of an option. Wilcox thing as posted above. Disputing a buy out clause. Wilcox has resigned apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 To matters on the pitch... yes that would be good thanks Sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Back room aggro with United… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Ipswich are rattled, we really need a goal soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 3 minutes ago, RedArmy said: Morsy wrestling Downes to the ground when he’s on a yellow is brave. Must have been listening to Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 So close from Bednarek - we need a goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Just now, Saint NL said: Ipswich are rattled, we really need a goal soon How many times this season have we needed to take advantage of dominance and regretted not doing it later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Ooooh... nearly from Bree's freekick in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Great effort and save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Couple of good chances in this little spell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Save Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Bit of curl on AA's effort there. ah, big deflection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 A third goal from Saints here is required.Otherwise it'll be more points thrown away I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Saints with some sustained pressure but no goal…yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Hopefully KWP has got half an hour in him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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