Pre Season Friendlies 2024/25

[Bad Wolf]

If you're gonna concede a goal, it might as well be one like that. Absolutely incredible.

 

[Midfield_General]

16 minutes ago, Master Bates said:

What a goal

Missed the three keepy-uppies he did facing away from goal before overhead volleying it into the top corner! 

Outrageous

[NewYorkSaint]

Maybe it's just me, but I was impressed by the evidence of Russball in that half. A lot of our game super-crisp, exciting to watch. Diaz a charismatic add. 

[gio1saints]

It was impressive when it worked.✅. 

But lazio  sussed it out - likdd Ed every EPL team will -  and the last 15 they looked like they were confident in their press.,just a rehearsal for a whole season of watching us give goals away by fucking around the box. With this keeper. But yeah, ole stuff when it works. But FFS Alex and his giving the ball away a couple times per half  is more predictable than death and taxes …🤨

[derry]

It's just stupid getting McCarthy to pass the ball because sooner or later he gives it to the opposition. I'm not impressed with Wood. Not good in the air, another that dithers on the ball and gives too many away. Alcaraz and Charles having a decent game but AAW finding it difficult. Mara is showing more effort but because of the rediculous 90% possession in our final third the forwards have to come deep. Edwards and Bree, Manning and Taylor ok. BBD great finish looks like an asset given the ball. 

 

[obelisk]

I expect BBD is getting it in the neck from Russell for shooting instead of passing. He'll learn.

[Turkish]

Hopefully Dibbing gets the second half, be interested to see how he gets on against stronger and more robust opposition. Boy looks like he's got something for sure.

[Saint Matty 76]

McCarthy really is frightening. Absolutely zero hope of survival if this is it for the season, which I really hope and expect it isn't.

[Disco Stu]

To not even get a shot away there was very poor.

[trousers]

Been quite impressed with Alcaraz this evening. Probably a 'shop window' performance mind you...

Mara on the other hand... 

[trousers]

That looks over the line to me?

[Midfield_General]

That looked in 

[Saint Matty 76]

Almost definitely in that.

Charles and Edwards probably the two most impressive for me so far. 

[Sheaf Saint]

3 minutes ago, trousers said:

Mara on the other hand... 

It's only just occurred to me that he was actually playing* in the first half as well.

* this word is doing some heavy lifting here, admittedly.

Edited 7 August, 2024 by Sheaf Saint

[obelisk]

On the line. Not a goal.

[Ed Rooney]

Mara is bang up there with the worst player I have seen in a saints shirt, and I have seen Alan Bennett and Sergei Gotsmanov 

Edited 7 August, 2024 by Ed Rooney

[gio1saints]

And another fuxk around chance. 

[Disco Stu]

All it takes is a bit of pressing.

[Sheaf Saint]

Off the bar again. Should have scored.

[obelisk]

Fannying around in defence, give the ball away and Lazio manage to miss a sitter.

[beatlesaint]

Just now, Ed Rooney said:

Mara is bang up there with the worst player I have seen in a saints shirt, and I have seen Alan Bennett and Sergei Gotsmanov 

I can’t believe he’s still getting game time. Another Russ blind spot.

[Saint Matty 76]

That right there is probably why Alcaraz will be off.

Has some nice turns/moments but ultimately too poor in possession. If his role is meant to be in midfield here it'll be too costly.

[gio1saints]

1 minute ago, Ed Rooney said:

Mara is bang up there with the worst player I have seen in a saints shirt, and I have seen Alan Bennett and Sergei Gotsmanov 

Best game he’s played in ages. Not saying much I know but he’s not be rubbish. Think he’s being watched…

[Midfield_General]

Another massive let off. He had to score that but hit the bar 

[beatlesaint]

Just now, Saint Matty 76 said:

That right there is probably why Alcaraz will be off.

Has some nice turns/moments but ultimately too poor in possession. If his role is meant to be in midfield here it'll be too costly.

Poor in possession but we don’t apply that logic with the keeper…… it’s just weird

[Saint Matty 76]

1 minute ago, Saint Matty 76 said:

That right there is probably why Alcaraz will be off.

Has some nice turns/moments but ultimately too poor in possession. If his role is meant to be in midfield here it'll be too costly.

That too!

[Guided Missile]

So much for a friendly.

[Ed Rooney]

1 minute ago, beatlesaint said:

I can’t believe he’s still getting game time. Another Russ blind spot.

Shouldn’t be anywhere near the squad 

[CSA96]

Preseason brawl!

[Midfield_General]

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!!! 

[trousers]

There's a riot in Southampton after all!!

[obelisk]

It's never a friendly with Lazio involved.

[Disco Stu]

[Ed Rooney]

Has to be something wrong with the pitch, looks like it’s getting chewed up 

[trousers]

Alcaraz head gone

[Guided Missile]

Two sent off

[The Cat]

Double red card in a friendly 😂😂

[Turkish]

1 minute ago, trousers said:

There's a riot in Southampton after all!!

Lazio are a far right club dont forget!

 

 

[gammon cheeks]

Alcaraz is always looking to forward pass ..and start a scrap 

[obelisk]

Alcaraz even managed to miskick the water bottle on his way to the dressing room.

[Midfield_General]

Starting to think Alcaraz might have a slightly suspect temperament 

[Saint86]

Harsh on Alcaraz that, got put in a choke hold and punched in the head. All he did was give a slight push and then attempt a rugby style turnover blocked by a scrum of our own players 🤣. And het gets set off. Done pretty well as well. I fear this wont help his chances with Martin.

Edited 7 August, 2024 by Saint86

[Dark Munster]

Good job it's only a friendly.

[23rdSaint]

Just now, Saint86 said:

Harsh on Alcaraz that, got put in a choke hold and punched in the head. All he did was give a slight push. And het gets set off. Done pretty well as well. I fear this wont help his chances with Martin.

From the replay I just watched, it did look like Alcaraz was the aggressor. Might be wrong

[HarvSFC]

Never actually see footballers go for it, especially not in a friendly. Fair enough. Alcaraz looked really bright tonight too, moved the ball forward a lot quicker than what we saw for a lot of last season, but that hot headedness isn't going to endear himself with the manager, unfortunately. Probably not helped him fit in with the Lazio team either, if they were interested...

[trousers]

Just now, 23rdSaint said:

From the replay I just watched, it did look like Alcaraz was the aggressor. Might be wrong

He definitely started it but Lazio retaliation was disproportionate 

[Sheaf Saint]

I don't see any 'leaders' out there in pink tonight who could have calmed things down and defused that situation. Charlie was a red card waiting to happen after a couple of skirmishes in the first half.

[Guided Missile]

Just waiting for the Ultras to kick off.

[gio1saints]

Fucking animals 

[gammon cheeks]

Pitch looks absolutely gash ..