CSA96 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 So... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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beatlesaint Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 RM will be absolutely gutted by this news ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Special Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 9-0 Only joking, we're due a league win away at Arsenal 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Bizarrely as there’s no chance of winning, this is one game where 70% possession would be a good thing to stop an absolute flood of goals against, so I’m fully on the Russball bus. With no Captain Jack to select we might see the dependable Manning re-introduced as he knows how to pass backwards and sideways very reliably thus proving we have the players to execute Russ’s master plan. Can’t see any hope of us scoring a goal so… 5-0 Arsenal. It’s going to be ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkoksaint Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 I feel sorry for those that have spent their hard earned to go and watch this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 I believe the appropriate term is “going in dry”. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Hill Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 This is when we go bottom (and stay there). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djg Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Arsenal -4 at 5/1 .... Got to be worth a few quid on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Abk in to a back 5. Hopefully a recall for Kwp too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Who else is buzzing for this one? Great game of premier league soccerball against the Gunners of London. What an opportunity to play this great side in the amazing Ashburton stadium one of the Europes finest stadiums, where i understand the refreshments are champions league level. last time we played there after re-promotion we got served up 6-1, pretty sure it was 5-1 at half time. I spent the second half down stairs in the bar with the DEF, part of me sadistically not wanting to leave early in case we saw a record defeat. Maybe we will see a premier league record set on saturday, which would be an honour to hold another record in the worlds finest soccerball league. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Special Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 50 minutes ago, bangkoksaint said: I feel sorry for those that have spent their hard earned to go and watch this. Don't feel too sorry for us, it's a day out with your pals have a few shandies in some good old London pubs, the game is just part of the day 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Gabriel and/or Saliba to score from a routine set piece 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Special Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 4 minutes ago, Turkish said: Who else is buzzing for this one? Great game of premier league soccerball against the Gunners of London. What an opportunity to play this great side in the amazing Ashburton stadium one of the Europes finest stadiums, where i understand the refreshments are champions league level. last time we played there after re-promotion we got served up 6-1, pretty sure it was 5-1 at half time. I spent the second half down stairs in the bar with the DEF, part of me sadistically not wanting to leave early in case we saw a record defeat. Maybe we will see a premier league record set on saturday, which would be an honour to hold another record in the worlds finest soccerball league. Remember that one mate, think Yoshida came on for his debut and had to be shown where to stand for a corner, some of the defending was up there with what we've seen this season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Urgh. Do we have to? Can we not just forfeit the match and take the 3-0? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 15 minutes ago, Football Special said: Remember that one mate, think Yoshida came on for his debut and had to be shown where to stand for a corner, some of the defending was up there with what we've seen this season yep that's the one, first visit to their new ground. Really good day on the beers with the lads but we were absolutely dreadful, defending was shambolic. Forgot about that with Yoshida but that is true, that did actually happen 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 This could be an absolute confidence-crusher. Best to get rid of RM beforehand and treat it as a free-hit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 16 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said: Urgh. Do we have to? Can we not just forfeit the match and take the 3-0? I’d 100% take a 3-0 defeat at this stage 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Any sensible person would abandon any thoughts of trying to play out against their world-class energetic press, put nine men behind the ball, station someone quick on the half-way line to try and nick a breakaway, and just try to get out of there without a humiliation so we can move onto trying to get something from the Leicester game. After last night's absolute shambles, Christ only knows what Russ will do. He's lost the plot, so if he sets us up in a mental way, we concede early and our heads go down again they like keep doing, then it could be a cricket score if they're in a ruthless mood. I hope we're keeping Ramsdale wrapped in cotton wool this week because he might be the only thing keeping it vaguely respectable. Genuinely dreading it now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 (edited) To be at least competitive you need to keep a disciplined shape and hold a defensive line. Russell doesn't know how to coach that so I'll go 5-0 Arsenal. Edited October 1 by Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galway saint Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 At the moment we average a goal every other game so would rather save our goal for the Leicester match as might be of more use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 4 minutes ago, Galway saint said: At the moment we average a goal every other game so would rather save our goal for the Leicester match as might be of more use I'm not sure it will be much use when we always score less than our opponents! (Ipswich aside) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemi Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 (edited) It will be our best performance of the season, we’ll go toe-to-toe with Arsenal and we’ll get the first goal. Martin gets kept on for another week. Final score: Arsenal 2 (Saka 87, Trossard 90+5), Southampton 1 (Downes 12) Edited October 1 by Nemi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 This could be horrific. Arsenal will see this as a massive opportunity to improve goal difference. That could be the deciding factor for the title this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 1 hour ago, Baird of the land said: Abk in to a back 5. Hopefully a recall for Kwp too. I didn’t realise it was possible to disagree with such a short post three times, but I do. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 We'll do what Rotherham did to us last season... maybe? Or maybe not. 6-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlehouseBrawlers Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 1 minute ago, Pamplemousse said: We'll do what Rotherham did to us last season... maybe? Or maybe not. 6-0. Well thank fuck you haven't done your usual thing and predicted us winning easily which usually means the opposite happens. Take note Dave Fizzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chownie20 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 433 Ramsdale KWP (toss up with Suga) THB Janny B Taylor Lallana (Les off bench) Downes Fernandes Dibling (Arma off bench) Tall Paul / Drogba / BBD / Pelle / SRL Archer (Fraser off bench) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 19 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: I didn’t realise it was possible to disagree with such a short post three times, but I do. Fair enough. Imo we showed more defensive stability with 5, which seems the pragmatic priority away to one of the top 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 This could be anything. 5/6/7 entirely possible. What’s the fucking point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 We were playing some nice stuff before their fifth went in. And then half time disrupted our flow a bit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 2 hours ago, Midfield_General said: Any sensible person would abandon any thoughts of trying to play out against their world-class energetic press, put nine men behind the ball, station someone quick on the half-way line to try and nick a breakaway, and just try to get out of there without a humiliation so we can move onto trying to get something from the Leicester game. After last night's absolute shambles, Christ only knows what Russ will do. He's lost the plot, so if he sets us up in a mental way, we concede early and our heads go down again they like keep doing, then it could be a cricket score if they're in a ruthless mood. I hope we're keeping Ramsdale wrapped in cotton wool this week because he might be the only thing keeping it vaguely respectable. Genuinely dreading it now. I think it’s pretty obvious really. He’ll understand that we need to be ultra aggressive defensively against such a tough opponent. Therefore he will name 7 defenders on the bench to demonstrate this, whilst naming only 1 in the starting XI. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsBarry74 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 I'm worried about this game. I'm not sure we'll 'dominate' possession against these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldandtired Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Watching the Arsenal PSG game what is already obvious is how well and in what numbers Arsenal press. Gulp… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 3 hours ago, Football Special said: Remember that one mate, think Yoshida came on for his debut and had to be shown where to stand for a corner, some of the defending was up there with what we've seen this season Didn't he come on at full back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 2 minutes ago, Oldandtired said: Watching the Arsenal PSG game what is already obvious is how well and in what numbers Arsenal press. Gulp… It's fine. Russ has told us before that he doesn't need to do his homework on our upcoming opponents, and that all we need to do is focus on playing our own game. Nothing to worry about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 3 hours ago, AlexLaw76 said: Gabriel and/or Saliba to score from a routine set piece Sadly Jimmy is no longer with us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 22 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said: It's fine. Russ has told us before that he doesn't need to do his homework on our upcoming opponents, and that all we need to do is focus on playing our own game. Nothing to worry about. Watching the game tonight I'll be shocked if it's less than 6. Arsenal mastering the high press and scoring set piece goals for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Just a reminder for those going by train it’s buses from Central to Park Way on Saturday- last week was chaos there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 6-1 Arsenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldandtired Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 6 minutes ago, RedArmy said: 6-1 Arsenal Where is the one coming from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Just now, Oldandtired said: Where is the one coming from? Own goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 I can see it now; "I thought the boys were magnificent in keeping it down to 7, could have been a lot worse. Very happy with Harwood-Bellis in the 9 role as he's our top scorer, he was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet tonight though and I wanted Onuachu at full back to add some height, he was unlucky scoring 4 own goals. I feel happy we're learning" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Special Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 (edited) Last time we were relegated Arsenal couldn't beat us, take some inspiration from this , Martin could give Selles a bell for some tips , whatever happened to Alcaraz? Edited October 1 by Football Special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWLondon Saint Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Watching the PSG game, Arsenal are actually quite direct a lot of the time. They are quite happy to send it long then win the 2nd ball or counter-press to win it back high. It's kind of the Ralf Rangnick Red Bull template. Several times Arsenal smacked it into the corner then had 5 players press. That would basically destroy Russball if they just did it all match.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Given his post match comments about going back to the previous players (having said they’d had a chance and not taken it), presumably that means a Smallbone recall (if fit), Aribo (thought he did okay in the second half and has some physicality), Armstrong (?), Stephens (suspended but would have been recalled), and who else will he bring in? Positive past encounters away at Arsenal: a draw in the last league meeting (albeit from 2 goals ahead twice), beating them in the cup including a Clyne wonder strike, a battling draw (Forster masterclass), in our other PL relegation season we drew (again after being two up), any other positive past visits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Should be an option to concede a 3-0 defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Hill Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 This could get really ugly. We will be lucky to get nil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsBarry74 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 The Leicester keeper made 14 saves against them, and judging by the highlights, nearly all of those were world-class. He earned a 9.7 rating and was named MotM, yet still conceded 4 goals from their 36 attempts, yes 36 fucking attempts on goal. This could be another one of those 9-0's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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