Saints 3-2 Stoke - Match Thread

[macca155]

2 minutes ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said:

Big Les certainly isn't our next Lavia and oh my God, Cornet is truly awful. I thought he came with a bit of a good reputation him when he joined us.

Stoke are dreadful. We should have had 10+ shots on goal that half. Instead we've had what three...four

My take exactly. Les needs too much space and is so slow. Cornett offers absolutely nothing. Sully or SAA way better.

Fernandes has been excellent,along with Bendarek, THB, and Aribo.

Need to be more direct in the 2nd half.

[Saint NL]

Archers touchmap is a bit sad looking.

Three touches outside the box and that's it

[Disco Stu]

3 minutes ago, Farmer Saint said:

Not sure I agree with that.

Brereten-Diaz - 20 Premier League appearances 6 goals

Armstrong - 74 Premier League appearances 4 goals

 

I think BBD is far more likely to score goals at Prem level if we can find a way to utilise him properly.

 

[Farmer Saint]

Just now, SaintsBarry74 said:

RussBall is actually pretty effective against weaker opposition, but an absolute disaster against stronger sides.

The problem we’re facing with it in the Premier League is that there is no inferior opposition.

It's why it works so well for Man City, and probably why it would work again next season in the Championship.

[danjosaint]

1 minute ago, SaintsBarry74 said:

RussBall is actually pretty effective against weaker opposition, but an absolute disaster against stronger sides.

The problem we’re facing with it in the Premier League is that there is no inferior opposition.

Effective!!!!!! a setpiece free header and a gift of a penalty against one of the worse sides I've seen down here, fuck me our bar is low 

[Toussaint]

I’m glad Tommy Cannon is playing as a lone striker, if Bobby Ball were along side him they’d be a formidable pair. Rock on

[Farmer Saint]

Just now, Disco Stu said:

Brereten-Diaz - 20 Premier League appearances 6 goals

Armstrong - 74 Premier League appearances 4 goals

 

I think BBD is far more likely to score goals at Prem level if we can find a way to utilise him properly.

 

BBD scored those off the wing yeah...

[SWLondon Saint]

3 minutes ago, Farmer Saint said:

The issue is we don't seem to get near the ball, and when we do it deflects oddly off our players - like they're not expecting to get it.

The only thing I can think of is maybe they're somehow trying to keep possession or something? Like when Aribo got caught on the edge of the box against Forest. Anyway, I've got no clue, doesn't look like the players do either. Even Spain hoof it when it's pinging around the box, just get rid FFS....

[Disco Stu]

4 minutes ago, Farmer Saint said:

BBD scored those off the wing yeah...

He played left side but he wasn't instructed to hug the touchline. He can also play centrally which we haven't tried yet.

If we utilise him properly, he'll score more than Armstrong.

Edited 7 hours ago by Disco Stu

[Saint_clark]

Good build up play to get it down the right wing. 

Pass it all the way back to the keeper undoing all that work. What's the fucking point.

[Edmonton Saint]

We are so pedestrian.

[Farmer Saint]

Just now, Disco Stu said:

He played left side but he wasn't instructed to hug the touchline.

Yeah, agreed.

I think we should play a narrow 3 of BBD, Archer and AA, and then use the full backs as the width.

[Saint NL]

Commentator is not a fan of Cornet it seems 😂

[obelisk]

I have to wonder whether we're actually trying particularly hard to score a goal.

[Farmer Saint]

Cornet is so bad. Cancel his loan, he's on £65k PW.

[Saint_clark]

Just now, Farmer Saint said:

Yeah, agreed.

I think we should play a narrow 3 of BBD, Archer and AA, and then use the full backs as the width.

In the Prem? 

You'd drop Dibling and wouldn't utilise Onuachu who has been effective since coming back in?

[Farmer Saint]

Les looks like he's won a competition to play.

[Saint Matty 76]

Fernandes is probably our only good player 

[saintant]

Wow this style of football is so bloody boring. It's all walking pace apart from when Fernandes gets it. I keep hearing Martin saying he wants to make us a team he enjoys watching - it aint working mate.

[Saint NL]

Cornet is having a mare so far

[Saint_clark]

Fernandes struggling, brilliant.

[Saint NL]

Just now, Saint Matty 76 said:

Fernandes is probably our only good player 

Just as you say that, he picks up a knock...

[whelk]

Lol

[Disco Stu]

Haha

[SNSUN]

It gets worse 

[saintant]

Only we could let this Stoke side score two goals.

[sandwichsaint]

So bad

[Saint NL]

2-2, wow

[Farmer Saint]

Again, piss poor defending. Can't get away from having shit at the back.

[Disco Stu]

Stoke City's reserves 😂

[Suhari]

We're so shit.

Anyone get odds at 2-

[M271]

2 strikes at goal and 2 goals 

[obelisk]

2-2.

Another 2-0 lead chucked away.

Stoke have this novel idea of attacking with pace and shooting.

[Saint NL]

Big Les with the touch of a cement mixer starts that 

[Saint86]

Big lesley at fault for both goals here, not having much luck is he for a young lad 😂🤣

[SouSaint]

Ugochukwu is fucking woeful. Lazy shit cunt. 

[Saint_clark]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[SNSUN]

So much to like about Sugawara but this hasn't been his best game.

[trousers]

Maybe we haven't yet quite "found our level" after all....

[Saint Billy]

Don't know whether to laugh or cry.

[Viking Saint]

Fucking unbelievable 

[Saint_clark]

Anyone know what odds Stoke were at 2-0? 

[Toussaint]

To be fair, stoke reserves will give anyone a hard time 

[Saint Matty 76]

This Ugochukwu is dead average and the fee Chelsea paid would be our record signing

[Saint86]

Need to cancel the lesley and cornet loans if we can. Both of them are just using up a squad and loan spot with no real benefit to the team. 

[Saint NL]

Just now, SNSUN said:

So much to like about Sugawara but this hasn't been his best game.

Two assists (for Stoke) is nothing to be sniffed at

[Wsaint]

9 minutes ago, Toussaint said:

I’m glad Tommy Cannon is playing as a lone striker, if Bobby Ball were along side him they’d be a formidable pair. Rock on

Your fault I reckon, cheers.

[Lighthouse]

Suga…. I want to like you, I really, really do.

[Andy Hill]

We are so poor under this Manager - it is laughable.

[Holmes_and_Watson]

Oh for...

Dominance without killing a game off does for us again. Big Les nowhere near strong enough. Marker at back post missing too.