Brentford 3-1 Saints - Match Thread

[Sheaf Saint]

Just now, Saint_clark said:

Birtles talking about how nice it is to see a long throw into the box for a change...weird time to make that point when it went straight to Ramsdale.

It's almost like he's not a very good commentator.

[Disco Stu]

We're causing our own problems here 

[Saint Matty 76]

We do not have players good enough to beat these presses on a consistent basis. It's as simple as that.

It worked better in the Championship because we had superior players in borderline every game, it's now the complete opposite.

I'm really just not seeing it so far this season, was hoping we'd be more flexible but this is drab.

[Mr X]

We are our own worst enemy with constant playing the ball around in front of our own goal 

Edited 31 August, 2024 by Mr X

[Saint_clark]

Armstrong and BBD both much more central.

[OttawaSaint]

Just too many passes where a simpler, less risky, more direct ball is on.

[Disco Stu]

Aribo just passes back the way it came from. Put us under pressure a couple of times now.

[OttawaSaint]

Silly one from THB. Yellow card.

[Saint_clark]

Need to get Armstrong back out on the right FFS. He's lost in the middle against 2 CBs by himself.

[Mr X]

Stupid from THB

[Sheaf Saint]

Stupid yellow card for THB.

[obelisk]

THB a bit off the boil so far this season.

[Harry_SFC]

Armstrong, Smallbone and Aribo are all Championship players and it's so obvious. 

[Mr X]

Just now, Harry_SFC said:

Armstrong, Smallbone and Aribo are all Championship players and it's so obvious. 

Too true unfortunately 

[Sheaf Saint]

Ipswich 1-0 Fulham

[Billy the Kidd]

I wonder how long AA, JA, and WS have left in the lineup as starters, surely it won’t be long before they are replaced. 

[Saint_clark]

Just now, obelisk said:

THB a bit off the boil so far this season.

Still a young CB and his first time being tested at this level. He'll improve quickly.

[Saint NL]

Christ, we're open at the back

[OttawaSaint]

Shambles. Smallbone so weak.

[Viking Saint]

Living dangerously here...

[egg]

1 minute ago, obelisk said:

THB a bit off the boil so far this season.

But, but, but, it's Stephens who must be dropped. Or something. 

[HarvSFC]

Birtles has mentioned a couple of times now that he's surprised Toney isn't playing. Is he okay?

[Disco Stu]

We're offering no attacking threat at the moment.

[Toussaint]

We are very easy to cut through 

[obelisk]

Brentford always looking for a forward pass. Saints first thought is to go backwards.

[BotleySaint]

Weak in the middle again. THB still off the boil.

[Saint_clark]

Nice to have a keeper with quality positioning once more.

[SNSUN]

Bloody hell lads. Thank f for Ramsdale.

[Andy Hill]

Hard to see where a goal (for us) can come from.

[Jack]

Just now, OttawaSaint said:

Shambles. Smallbone so weak.

Yep, he’s always so off the pace. Surely Fernandez is going to have his spot long term 

[Mr X]

Jesus only a matter of time before we concede

[Saint_clark]

Just now, HarvSFC said:

Birtles has mentioned a couple of times now that he's surprised Toney isn't playing. Is he okay?

No he hasn't.

[OttawaSaint]

2 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said:

Armstrong, Smallbone and Aribo are all Championship players and it's so obvious. 

I like them all and want them to succeed but it's so clear they are out of their depth. We can't afford to carry one player, let alone 3.

[The Kraken]

Not particularly enjoying this, big hole in front of our defence and midfield when Brentford break.

As for up front, their CBs must be loving it, day off so far.

[Saint Matty 76]

Let's just pray we can hold them to the hour mark and bring on some players capable of winning a game? Depressing.

[Toussaint]

Just now, HarvSFC said:

Birtles has mentioned a couple of times now that he's surprised Toney isn't playing. Is he okay?

I don’t think that is what he is saying, he’s commenting on how different it would be if he was playing 

[Holmes_and_Watson]

A lot of similarities between the two sides.

Ramsdale has twice kicked very long. Good lengths to the kicks. But we have noo one who is going to win any challenge. Both have resulted in Brentford gaining possession, control and opportunities. Just the sort of thing we would like to be doing.

Edited 31 August, 2024 by Holmes_and_Watson

[obelisk]

Nice to have a 'keeper who saves shots.

[AlexLaw76]

Our formation is pretty crap IMO

[Viking Saint]

Just now, SNSUN said:

Bloody hell lads. Thank f for Ramsdale.

He already looks so much more confident and assertive than AMc or Bazunu

[Wade Garrett]

1 minute ago, egg said:

But, but, but, it's Stephens who must be dropped. Or something. 

And Stephens.  He’s fucking shite.

[Toussaint]

I’m getting worried now 

[SouSaint]

Championship standard CBs unfortunately. They're all over the place. 

[OttawaSaint]

2 minutes ago, egg said:

But, but, but, it's Stephens who must be dropped. Or something. 

Calm down! 😆 

[Saint Fan CaM]

Smallbone out of his depth  - game is passing him by.

[Sheaf Saint]

Just now, Viking Saint said:

He already looks so much more confident and assertive than AMc or Bazunu

Refreshing isn't it.

[Toussaint]

Just now, SouSaint said:

Championship standard CBs unfortunately. They're all over the place. 

Some of that is the way we set up 

[stknowle]

2 minutes ago, Toussaint said:

We are very easy to cut through 

Waaaaay to easy.

[Harry_SFC]

RM has had 3 shockers so far this season in terms of tactics/formation and player selection. Very worrying.

[Saint Fan CaM]

Ipswich one up. Delap.