Micky Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 2 minutes ago, Chez said: hope not. VAR is shite. Aaah right, thought I heard that it was on sky the other day, must've misheard something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 8 minutes ago, Saint NL said: He said the one that wasn't given was a penalty, and the one we got was a dive. He said that when Manning was at Swansea, Warnock would shake his hand after the game and say how good his dives were. Pretty much spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 5 minutes ago, Chez said: hope not. VAR is shite. 3 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said: Apparently, yes. Any definites out there...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Just now, Micky said: Aaah right, thought I heard that it was on sky the other day, must've misheard something. It is VAR at Wembley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 18 minutes ago, Holmes_and_Watson said: That late goal makes the scoreline a lot closer than the game. They had a little spell of pressure. But we we're solid. They had a shot from a direct ball. Alex had a little fumble that came to nothing. We weakened with late subs and turned off for that final minute set piece. All that work on our passing game pays off as we controlled that game. Lots of running. Lots of awareness. Loads of plusses for everyone. Downes an absolute engine; Will in that more forward role making excellent runs and bringing others into the game, cracking goal; Aribo using his strength and while not always demanding it, does all good things when on it; tireless AA using striker instincts with mobility and tracking back too; Brooks a lot more involved linking up well and we should have got a pen; KWP class and a different level of player. THB and Bedders in that solid, unshoehorned partnership; Stephens had the odd pass go astray. But pitched in all over. Thought he was going to shoot late on; Alex in goal looks the better shot stopper, and we weren't troubled passing it out. We tried mixing the range up a bit tonight, which pins opponents back; Fraser put in a lot of work, allowing others to get into positions. Not a match where two similar teams try to get an edge. We controlled that one, and we're clear winners. This all night long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 UP THE FUCKING SAINTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken spoke Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 get in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 What a game. Thought we were superb. Need that sort of commitment in the final and we will be alright! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Micky said: Any definites out there...? As said, definitely VAR at Wemberlee. Edit, old link. But yes, being used. Edited May 17 by The Kraken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorba Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Had to watch it in my phone at my nippers presentation night. From what I could see, looked totally dominant first half. Missed the first goal but we looked a little less in control second half but still the better side. Looked like the performance we needed. Let’s hope for more of the same in the final! Well done Saints & RM. #We march on ..TO WEMBLEY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 So hoping to hear “Leeds, Leeds are falling apart again” soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewYorkSaint Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 On 15/05/2024 at 16:54, NewYorkSaint said: It's important to remember that so much of football is a crapshoot. Any game can turn on whether the ball hits the inside of the post and goes in or the outside and is a soon-forgotten goal-kick. Or on whether a block is effective or creates the deflection that is unsaveable. So there can be no guarantees. BUT... we're definitely the better side. And I think there should be a surge of energy and conviction on Friday. I think we'll win 3-1. I just really hope their goal is a consolation, and not an opener. Not sure my nerves can take it. It will be utterly heartbreaking if we the gods are against us. But more likely, we're headed to Wembley, and continue what has been -- when all's said and done -- an exhilarating season. For once, one of my comments aged well...! Happiness is alive and well in New York City.... I might have to fly over for Wembley. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Russell smashed Carlos off the park tonight. Totally dominated, switched between 3 formations, snuffed out their midfield. Stephens was immense, sat in front of Jan and Bellisimo giving Flynn a bit more licence to drive forward. Switched to left back allowing Wee Man to push on. Brilliant game from Shoehorn. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Adam’s back for the final 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Brooks had his best game for saints imo. Smallbone had a great game as well. Embarrassing seeing the numpties on the pitch as if we had won the league, get a life you morons. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken spoke Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Still didn't see the bird with the blue hair FFS Sky sort your shit out 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 My 13 year old is buzzing, he needed a night like that. Brilliant night. Those who watched on TV, was the Smallbone tackle a penalty and was our actual pen a pen? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Just now, broken spoke said: Still didn't see the bird with the blue hair FFS Sky sort your shit out I think she was dressed as a man with a sock puppet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 8 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said: So hoping to hear “Leeds, Leeds are falling apart again” soon. Unfortunately they also sing it when they are winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Just now, Fan The Flames said: My 13 year old is buzzing, he needed a night like that. Brilliant night. Those who watched on TV, was the Smallbone tackle a penalty and was our actual pen a pen? The penalty given probably wasn’t, but the one that was not given (tackle on brooks) was an obvious penalty 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gammon cheeks Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 West Brom got what they deserved ....just a bunch of dirty cloggers ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Just now, Lighthouse said: Blatant and very soft, in that order. Thought so. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Flynn Downes by the way, some fucking player 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 38 minutes ago, The Cat said: Absolute fucking bellends They will feel like we did at Derby in 2007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted May 17 Author Share Posted May 17 MOTM over both legs: Alex McCarthy. 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 minute ago, Saint Matty 76 said: Flynn Downes by the way, some fucking player at this level it's too easy for him. He was outstanding tonight. First time I've thought that we may not get him back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Perrin Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 It's always good to read the match thread back when we've won in the second half. The usual posters being dicks in the first half with no understanding.... then like tumbleweed from them in the second half. You'd think they'd learn.... We're far from perfect but we are far from shit too.... Oh, and well done Will Smallbone! 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 3 minutes ago, Turkish said: They will feel like we did at Derby in 2007 pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 minute ago, Disco Stu said: MOTM over both legs: Alex McCarthy. Downes, he's been awesome and been breaking up play, breaking lines and generally being the guy who sets the tone for the team. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Turkish Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 6 minutes ago, Fan The Flames said: My 13 year old is buzzing, he needed a night like that. Brilliant night. Those who watched on TV, was the Smallbone tackle a penalty and was our actual pen a pen? The foul on Brooks we didn’t get was a Clear pen. The one we got on Manning you see them given but IMO would be fuming if we’d got it against us 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 minute ago, Chez said: pain. Penalties was worse, surely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 41 minutes ago, The Cat said: This guy might not be back next season Is that Ryan Manning? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldandtired Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 What. A. Night. That is all.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 (edited) 31 minutes ago, The Kraken said: As said, definitely VAR at Wemberlee. Edit, old link. But yes, being used. I can't believe that. 556 games played in the championship with no VAR and then one with. Keep the rules and the way they're enforced consistent. Edited May 17 by Saint_clark 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 2 minutes ago, Chez said: pain. Nah being well beaten on the night isn’t as bad as losing on pen. But having home fans give it large on the pitch isn’t nice however you lose 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Putting it out there but Downes is definitely the best CDM in the league. I'm shocked West Ham didn't give him more of a chance last season. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 minute ago, Turkish said: The foul on Brooks we didn’t get was a Clear pen. The one we got on Manning you see them given but IMO would be fuming if we’d got it against us Yeah you're right it was Brooks not Smallbone. Couldn't get a clearer pen, and the ref was right there. What did he see? Agree about the Manning one, thankfully it killed the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Saint Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Great result, patient display first half and higher tempo after the break. Superb goals by Smallbone and Armstrong. Brooks very good, should have had a penalty and then one given when it wasn’t (Manning). Downes excellent. McCarthy has made a huge difference in goal, I think we will bring in a first choice keeper whatever the result at Wembley. Wonderful vibrant atmosphere, pity about the underclass baiting the travelling Baggies at the end. Shitty when Derby did in 2007 and 17 years on the armpit of our fanbase does it. Enjoy the win, get excited about Wembley but show some respect and class towards good fans and a good club (WBA). 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 (edited) Get in! 😊 We are going to Wembley! Edited May 17 by davefizzy14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 (edited) We were in control of that from minute 1 to minute 97. The first half was pure domination. WBA played for penalties, they played a low block and closed off all the space. We did go backwards and sideways a lot in that first half, but it was because WBA were so structured and rigid - it needed a mistake or a quick break to turn the tide. I couldn't really complain about the first half though as it was generally incredibly comfortable, we were under no threat at all. In the second half what we needed happened - a giveaway/mistake by WBA when they were in transition, it caught them out of shape and we pounced. Good run by Brooks, good movement by Smallbone and a good hit - I 'think' it took a deflection, it didn't look like a straight shot from where I was...may be wrong though. The game totally changed after that goal, WBA needed to remove their shackles and non-football approach and play a bit - which they did, but ultimately that played into our hands as space opened up, there were gaps in the middle and it was food and drink for us at that point. Downes drive forward into space for the 2nd goal was class, top finish by AA too. The penalty we were given looked iffy, but it doesn't matter because they one we weren't given was the most stonewaller you'll ever see - so we got the just rewards in the end. It was so nice to be enjoying 7 mins of added time knowing it was done, no stress, no panic, no nerves...just a time to take in what's happened and where we will be next Sunday. Note for the fans at the end - load of frigging bell ends. That was one of the best atmospheres I've ever been involved in pre, and during the game - but a bunch of utter knuckle dragging morons put a real dampener on the entire atmosphere with their antics at the end. The club will likely be fined heavily for that as well, personally we should put the bill on them. Edited May 17 by S-Clarke 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted May 17 Author Share Posted May 17 Just now, Convict Colony said: Downes, he's been awesome and been breaking up play, breaking lines and generally being the guy who sets the tone for the team. Maybe I'm overly impressed as I'm not used to our keeper making saves but he unquestionably kept us in the game when it was still level across 140 minutes. McCarthy dealt with the crosses very well and stepped up when he needed to. He definitely provided a calmness at the back today. I think his influence was just as important for us. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 14 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: I think she was dressed as a man with a sock puppet I think if you look closely she WAS the sock puppet. That lucky bastard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 8 minutes ago, sfc4prem said: Penalties was worse, surely much worse, especially after the roller coasting before it. WBA was simply never in it. Still will hurt though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Between watching the final stages at home and getting to work WBA scored and there was crowd trouble. Some of our fans really know how to be classless bell ends. Anyway let's take nothing away from the performance tonight, even in the first half despite being blunt up front we were the better team, we controlled possession, didn't panic and most importantly didn't have any brain farts. But that said, WBA didn't look up for it tonight at all. They were the opposite of the team we played at the Hawthorns a few days ago, they looked content to sit back and contain us and, while it worked in the first half, it was only a matter of time before we got through them. In the second half the Smallbone goal was crucial, as it opened the game up and meant that we could get our attacks through. I'm apprehensive about the Final, Leeds will be the favourites despite that fact we've had their number all season. But what a day it will be - I'm only sad I'll be sat here at work rather than soaking up the atmosphere! 90 minutes from the Premier League. The media will want Leeds back up there but we can stop it! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 33 minutes ago, Zorba said: Had to watch it in my phone at my nippers presentation night. From what I could see, looked totally dominant first half. Missed the first goal but we looked a little less in control second half but still the better side. Looked like the performance we needed. Let’s hope for more of the same in the final! Well done Saints & RM. #We march on ..TO WEMBLEY!! You maybe need to check your phone or have your eyes checked 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 33 minutes ago, notnowcato said: Russell smashed Carlos off the park tonight. Totally dominated, switched between 3 formations, snuffed out their midfield. Stephens was immense, sat in front of Jan and Bellisimo giving Flynn a bit more licence to drive forward. Switched to left back allowing Wee Man to push on. Brilliant game from Shoehorn. Agree Jack had a decent game and good to see him cut out the suicidal cross field passes. He barely gave it away all game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 minute ago, saintant said: You maybe need to check your phone or have your eyes checked 🙂 I can see why he'd have said that. First half it was just 90% us on the ball. Second half after we scored it opened up, WBA had more of it, pushed up higher and it wasn't as relentless possession wise as it was in the first half. Ultimately it worked because the space opened up and we caught them on transition twice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 29 minutes ago, Saint Billy said: Brooks had his best game for saints imo. Smallbone had a great game as well. Embarrassing seeing the numpties on the pitch as if we had won the league, get a life you morons. Correct and the selfish, mindless idiots spoilt the ending for the rest of us. You could see the players were really angry about the pitch invasion and unsurprisingly they did not return for a lap of honour. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Just now, Charlie Wayman said: Correct and the selfish, mindless idiots spoilt the ending for the rest of us. You could see the players were really angry about the pitch invasion and unsurprisingly they did not return for a lap of honour. There was never going to be a lap of honour tonight, they did that in the Stoke game. But i agree, the pitch invasion cringed the fuck out of me. Absolute tinpot, it's the sort of thing Plymouth Argyle or Rotherham would do if they reached a playoff final - but for us to do it I was pretty embarrassed. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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