Sunglasses Ron Posted February 21 Posted February 21 On 21/02/2025 at 20:35, Colinjb said: Too early to chant, 'We want 9?' Expand They’re bad, but they’re not us bad. 4
Gloucester Saint Posted February 21 Posted February 21 Clubs in identikit Barr stadiums 0 Brentford 8 so far this season.
Harry_SFC Posted February 21 Posted February 21 Brentford are such a watchable side. Decent keeper, solid centre backs and quick, technical players in midfield/up top. 5
Gloucester Saint Posted February 21 Posted February 21 On 21/02/2025 at 20:50, Turkish said: Bet Leicester fans wish they’d stick with Cooper Expand Forest rivalry though.
Gloucester Saint Posted February 21 Posted February 21 On 21/02/2025 at 20:49, Harry_SFC said: Brentford are such a watchable side. Decent keeper, solid centre backs and quick, technical players in midfield/up top. Expand That’s the formula you need as mid-sized or smaller PL outfit. Trick is not to get clever bollocks and dip too far below the market value for purchases in key positions and/or players without the athletic attributes in your spine. 4
Colinjb Posted February 21 Posted February 21 On 21/02/2025 at 20:43, Sunglasses Ron said: They’re bad, but they’re not us bad. Expand Watching this, comparing it to the Bournemouth game. Not so sure about that.
Lighthouse Posted February 21 Author Posted February 21 Ahhhh, they're bringing Vestergaard on, no way they lose 9-0 at home on a Friday night with him on the pitch. 2
Guest Posted February 21 Posted February 21 Oh how Leicester fans were desperate to be rid of Steve Cooper. Ruud awakening.
Pamplemousse Posted February 21 Posted February 21 I suspect Leicester might be where we get that third win of the season...
Pamplemousse Posted February 21 Posted February 21 The one thing which is really noticable is just how much Brentford run, and how fast they are, both on and off the ball. Compare that to our slow, ponderous style under Martin. How did he ever think that would be successful in the Prem?? 7
Harry_SFC Posted February 21 Posted February 21 On 21/02/2025 at 21:09, Pamplemousse said: The one thing which is really noticable is just how much Brentford run, and how fast they are, both on and off the ball. Compare that to our slow, ponderous style under Martin. How did he ever think that would be successful in the Prem?? Expand Yep, they look to get the ball out wide to their best players as quickly as possible. No weird tactics or philosophies anywhere to be seen. 1
Gloucester Saint Posted February 21 Posted February 21 On 21/02/2025 at 21:06, Lighthouse said: Ahhhh, they're bringing Vestergaard on, no way they lose 9-0 at home on a Friday night with him on the pitch. Expand Can’t believe he’s still stealing a PL living nearly seven years after being a Les Sanatogen Special.
StrangelyBrown Posted February 21 Posted February 21 Leicester really are utter dogshit. They've actually got a few decent players and yet look worse than us which is some achievement. 1
Lighthouse Posted February 21 Author Posted February 21 Burnley have made it all the way through January and February without conceding a league goal. Not let one in since Christmas in fact.
Badger Posted February 21 Posted February 21 On 21/02/2025 at 20:47, Saint NL said: Van Nistelrooy can't survive this, surely Expand On 21/02/2025 at 20:50, Turkish said: Bet Leicester fans wish they’d stick with Cooper Expand Leicester should go for Lego. Experienced Championship manager with a promotion under his belt. What could go wrong ? 3
Badger Posted February 21 Posted February 21 On 21/02/2025 at 21:06, Pamplemousse said: I suspect Leicester might be where we get that third win of the season... Expand Both likely to be confirmed as relegated by then. 1 1
Dr Who? Posted February 21 Posted February 21 The bottom 3 are all pretty crap. I do expect Wolves to pick up, and they did look like they were going to a while back. But still think the 3 promoted will be the 3 to go back down. I do expect this trend to stop next season though.
Football Special Posted February 21 Posted February 21 On 21/02/2025 at 21:53, StrangelyBrown said: Leicester really are utter dogshit. They've actually got a few decent players and yet look worse than us which is some achievement. Expand Leicester fans feeling it more than us now I think, we're long gone, resigned to our fate, Leicester on the other hand knew a win tonight would lift them out of the bottom 3 and yet they never even got close to Brentford 3
CB Fry Posted February 21 Posted February 21 On 21/02/2025 at 21:53, StrangelyBrown said: Leicester really are utter dogshit. They've actually got a few decent players and yet look worse than us which is some achievement. Expand They've set the kind of Premier League record that you'd think we'd have. Six home games in a row lost without scoring. 2
Badger Posted February 21 Posted February 21 On 21/02/2025 at 22:18, CB Fry said: They've set the kind of Premier League record that you'd think we'd have. Six home games in a row lost without scoring. Expand Fuck it, that’s another one to aim for. How many home games have we got left ? 1 6
suewhistle Posted February 21 Posted February 21 On 21/02/2025 at 22:18, CB Fry said: They've set the kind of Premier League record that you'd think we'd have. Six home games in a row lost without scoring. Expand Yeah, but they haven't conceded as many, I don't think. We've still got that record. I've just seen the goal clips and some very empty stands..
Winnersaint Posted February 21 Posted February 21 On 21/02/2025 at 20:58, Gloucester Saint said: That’s the formula you need as mid-sized or smaller PL outfit. Trick is not to get clever bollocks and dip too far below the market value for purchases in key positions and/or players without the athletic attributes in your spine. Expand On 21/02/2025 at 21:09, Pamplemousse said: The one thing which is really noticable is just how much Brentford run, and how fast they are, both on and off the ball. Compare that to our slow, ponderous style under Martin. How did he ever think that would be successful in the Prem?? Expand Yes but at some stage they’ll be degraded just as we were and back in the Championship. Same with Bompey, Brighton, Fulham etc. it’s not our time atm.
Dark Munster Posted February 22 Posted February 22 On 21/02/2025 at 21:53, StrangelyBrown said: Leicester really are utter dogshit. They've actually got a few decent players and yet look worse than us which is some achievement. Expand https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c1kmkjgpzr1t Their fans are letting the board know what they think of them in no uncertain terms. Why couldn't we do the same, especially toward Ankersen?
woodsaint1 Posted February 22 Posted February 22 On 21/02/2025 at 21:57, Lighthouse said: Burnley have made it all the way through January and February without conceding a league goal. Not let one in since Christmas in fact. Expand Hope they go up as its a miserable place to go/team to play under Parker. They'll be back in the EFL by the 26/27 season
woodsaint1 Posted February 22 Posted February 22 On 21/02/2025 at 22:13, Dr Who? said: The bottom 3 are all pretty crap. I do expect Wolves to pick up, and they did look like they were going to a while back. But still think the 3 promoted will be the 3 to go back down. I do expect this trend to stop next season though. Expand Why? Leeds, Sheff Utd and Burnley who are the three best sides in the Championship are nowhere near equipped to deal with the PL and I dont think any big spending by either side (unlikely as it is anyways) is going to change that. Championship sides are largely reliant on an established PL team having a desperate season - like us in 22/23
woodsaint1 Posted February 22 Posted February 22 Wednesday heading for that mid-table finish as expected, yet some of our fans will still be demanding Rohl as manager. As I said before, if he didnt have any prior link to us, I dont think we'd be paying any attention to him 1
Doctoroncall Posted February 22 Posted February 22 On 21/02/2025 at 22:37, suewhistle said: Yeah, but they haven't conceded as many, I don't think. We've still got that record. I've just seen the goal clips and some very empty stands.. Expand They were leaving after the third goal went in 1
Doctoroncall Posted February 22 Posted February 22 On 22/02/2025 at 01:26, woodsaint1 said: Wednesday heading for that mid-table finish as expected, yet some of our fans will still be demanding Rohl as manager. As I said before, if he didnt have any prior link to us, I dont think we'd be paying any attention to him Expand Probably, but also the fact he’s getting the most out of his squad if Charles is the best player.
Gloucester Saint Posted February 22 Posted February 22 On 21/02/2025 at 23:22, Winnersaint said: Yes but at some stage they’ll be degraded just as we were and back in the Championship. Same with Bompey, Brighton, Fulham etc. it’s not our time atm. Expand Palace have managed it though, you just can’t afford to have a lazy window or two and be proactive/ruthless if a manager isn’t cutting it eg De Boer. Look at how long we limped on with Pellegrino beyond November, Nathan Jones and Martin when it obviously wasn’t working whatsoever. 1
Holmes_and_Watson Posted February 22 Posted February 22 (edited) On 22/02/2025 at 01:26, woodsaint1 said: Wednesday heading for that mid-table finish as expected, yet some of our fans will still be demanding Rohl as manager. As I said before, if he didnt have any prior link to us, I dont think we'd be paying any attention to him Expand Like a lot of their player recruitment, SR do the same for managers. Get up and coming ones or ones with a point to prove, presumably thinking they will have to pay less, and reap the rewards. Except Jones, Selles, Martin and now Juric have been among the PL's least successful managers. Rohl may be great. But it's also just a repeat of the others, and none of them have worked for us. It's not even as though they share a common set of values. SR are happy to lurch from one to the other. Why not lurch towards a manager with some actual success and proven ability for a change? Edited February 22 by Holmes_and_Watson typo 3
gio1saints Posted February 22 Posted February 22 (edited) On 22/02/2025 at 08:14, Holmes_and_Watson said: Like a lot of their player recruitment, SR do the same for managers. Get up and coming ones or ones with a point to prove, presumably thinking they will have to pay less, and reap the rewards. Except Jones, Selles, Martin and now Juric have been among the PL's least successful managers. Rohl may be great. But it's also just a repeat of the others, and one of them have worked for us. It's not even as though they share a common set of values. SR are happy to lurch from one to the other. Why not lurch towards a manager with some actual success and proven ability for a change? Expand I share your sentiment but to be fair to SR I’m not certain managing saints as we get relegated was all that appealing a prospect to ANY proven success and proven ability Manager. Those criteria ( proven success proven ability ) have an implicit upward career trajectory to them - which getting relegated in first season and the lottery of the championship in year two rather pisses on. I think it’s pretty clear neither Potter or Moyes wanted anything to do with us and taking an “interesting” championship manager- especially is problematic given our recent experiences. Fans might rightly say “ have we not learned our lessons “ if Danny Rohl were poached for example. Allegri and unemployed high end managers like that are simply not going to touch us. Recruiting Ivan - a baggage free foreign coach with a sellable to the fans CV seemed the easiest solution for SR - with as much chance as success as the more contentious recruitments they could have tried. Whether he is preferred for next season despite his Board support remains to be seen. I sense his honeymoon is over and some players are getting very busy with their agents…as is our don’t fancy it injury list lengthening ….lets not be surprised if our starting team next season has 7,8 or 9 new faces including the manager! Edited February 22 by gio1saints
macca155 Posted February 22 Posted February 22 On 21/02/2025 at 22:18, CB Fry said: They've set the kind of Premier League record that you'd think we'd have. Six home games in a row lost without scoring. Expand Hey plenty of time for us to beat that record
Lighthouse Posted February 22 Author Posted February 22 On 22/02/2025 at 09:08, macca155 said: Hey plenty of time for us to beat that record Expand Actually there isn't, only seven home games left including today. 2
LuckyNumber7 Posted February 22 Posted February 22 On 22/02/2025 at 01:12, Dark Munster said: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c1kmkjgpzr1t Their fans are letting the board know what they think of them in no uncertain terms. Why couldn't we do the same, especially toward Ankersen? Expand Except they're not. One or two very half hearted chants yesterday as referenced here, no different to us really. Apathy reigns. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cn7g6z7ge11o
Sarnia Cherie Posted February 22 Posted February 22 Vardy's motormouth wife accidently spilled the beans that he is undergoing a 'full body reboot' at a London clinic. If last night's performance is anything to go by he needs to ask for a refund.
spyinthesky Posted February 22 Posted February 22 (edited) I looked on the comments section of the Leicester Mercury match reports. More or less the same feelings of desperation and disappointment as has been with us all for many months now, although I suspect that most of us have moved on to a feeling of inevitability. Mind you to lose AGAIN against both Leicester & Wolves would be a real kick in the nuts Edited February 22 by spyinthesky
Holmes_and_Watson Posted February 22 Posted February 22 On 22/02/2025 at 12:08, Sarnia Cherie said: Vardy's motormouth wife accidently spilled the beans that he is undergoing a 'full body reboot' at a London clinic. If last night's performance is anything to go by he needs to ask for a refund. Expand Vardy appears for 25/26 pre season in the Championship. ... shortly before spending time in the treatment centre for rust related injuries. 1
egg Posted February 22 Posted February 22 On 22/02/2025 at 13:06, Saint NL said: Moyes has done a hell of a job at Everton Expand He certainly has. Makes you wonder what he could have done for us. Hey ho.
AlexLaw76 Posted February 22 Posted February 22 (edited) 3 at the back masterclass from united Edited February 22 by AlexLaw76
Doctoroncall Posted February 22 Posted February 22 On 22/02/2025 at 13:19, AlexLaw76 said: 3 at the back masterclass from united Expand And yet it’s 2-2.
Doctoroncall Posted February 22 Posted February 22 On 22/02/2025 at 14:29, adrian lord said: slight tug, dived. Expand The dive didn’t help but still enough for a penalty for me.
Edmonton Saint Posted February 22 Posted February 22 Didn’t even show the ref the angle of Young having his shirt tugged. Game is rigged beyond belief these days. Clear and obvious error ? Not in a thousand years
BARCELONASAINT Posted February 22 Posted February 22 was never enough for a penalty, absolute dive. We would have been furious if that had been given against us!
Saint_clark Posted February 22 Posted February 22 On 22/02/2025 at 14:29, adrian lord said: slight tug, dived. Expand That happens as you get older mate, I feel for you. 2
adrian lord Posted February 22 Posted February 22 (edited) Has a ref ever had the courage of his decisions to stick with the on-field one at pitchside review? If not then there's no point in pitch side review and the VAR should impose their decision and save time. VAR is not used for what it was intended - clear and obvious errors - but hair-splitting analysis. Edited February 22 by adrian lord 2
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