Villa 1-0 Saints - Match Thread

[pimpin4rizeal]

14 minutes ago, Toussaint said:

I’m not sure what Armstrong did to get a gig in the premier league, he’s a long way below the standard required 

He hasn’t been that bad. Nice play for the sssist vs Liverpool .. always lively and gets in good positions 

[Saint Fan CaM]

2 minutes ago, NewYorkSaint said:

the weird thing is that if all you looked at was the general run of play for the half, an independent viewer would say it was even stevens.  We gave as good as we got... just as many sweeping forward moves... and, in the conditions, they made as many mistakes as we did.  Am I wrong?

 

And if I'm right, the narrative that our squad isn't premier league quality is false. Even missing 5 of our best players, we're competitive.   

 

Tis a game of fine margins. And so far, they're not working in our favour....    

Well to be fair, they’ve not worked in our favour for 10 or 11 games! There’s a pattern beginning to form don’t you think?!?

[Sheaf Saint]

Aribo coming on, but who for?

Edit: it's Bree. So is that Manning moving to LB?

Edited 7 December, 2024 by Sheaf Saint

[Baird of the land]

1 minute ago, coalman said:

We're going to score straight after half time and Villa's heads will drop. Trust the process.

Why will villa head’s drop when we score an og

[tdmickey3]

Just now, Sheaf Saint said:

Aribo coming on, but who for?

Bree

[AlexLaw76]

4 minutes ago, NewYorkSaint said:

the weird thing is that if all you looked at was the general run of play for the half, an independent viewer would say it was even stevens.  We gave as good as we got... just as many sweeping forward moves... and, in the conditions, they made as many mistakes as we did.  Am I wrong?

 

And if I'm right, the narrative that our squad isn't premier league quality is false. Even missing 5 of our best players, we're competitive.   

 

Tis a game of fine margins. And so far, they're not working in our favour....    

we did not give as good as we got

[trousers]

Aribo on for Bree

[Saint Fan CaM]

Aribo on for Bree at half-time. A blunt admission of a selection fuckup Russ?

[Lee On Solent Saint]

Just now, pimpin4rizeal said:

He hasn’t been that bad. Nice play for the sssist vs Liverpool .. always lively and gets in good positions 

Most of those good positions he is offside for

[OttawaSaint]

When we struggled in the EPL past (under Ralph for example) we could at least see what we were trying to achieve and that it was usually just a moment of superior quality that beat us. We'd see some good things that gave us hope for future matches that we would indeed go on to win and collect enough points for safety. But this shit, we look toilet, give ball away for easy goals and offer no hope for the future.

[derry]

THB asked us to look at the game objectively. I did. What did I see a twat under pressure try and bring the ball down, lose it instead of giving it a belt. Conceded a goal. Well Taylor what did that prove. I'll tell you what it proved, a complete lack of judgement. A goalkeeper who hasn't a clue what we are doing and is doing his best. A left back who can't pass forward or turn left. Virtually the whole team passes back. If he's not gone by the Spurs game the management is comatose. 

[Harry_SFC]

1 minute ago, pimpin4rizeal said:

He hasn’t been that bad. Nice play for the sssist vs Liverpool .. always lively and gets in good positions 

He's offside most of the time 

[miserableoldgit]

"We had some brilliant moments and I am SO proud of the players........."

[East Kent Saint]

In USA watching Brentford v Newcastle,  Brentford playing similar to Saints at the back but more accurately so less nerve-wracking! Still leeked 2 goals though and Isak had ball flicked off his toe in front of goal by diving keeper !

[OttawaSaint]

Did I hear right? We've not scored in the first half of any EPL away game this season?

[Patches O Houlihan]

16 minutes ago, Toussaint said:

I’m not sure what Armstrong did to get a gig in the premier league, he’s a long way below the standard required 

Scored the only goal in the playoff final and was top scorer+assister combined  in the Championship. 

He should be able to do it, but he just doesn't seem to ever find that next level

[OttawaSaint]

1 minute ago, miserableoldgit said:

"We had some brilliant moments and I am SO proud of the players........."

Must have dosed off for those moments.

[Sheaf Saint]

Just now, OttawaSaint said:

Did I hear right? We've not scored in the first half of any EPL away game this season?

Yep.

[OttawaSaint]

Just now, Sheaf Saint said:

Yep.

Sackable offense alone.

[OttawaSaint]

He's ruined Dibling. Too scared to shoot.

[Suhari]

So, what's the likelihood of an equaliser?

[Mr X]

If Martin ever does get the sack which is looking hugely unlikely this season the arrogant sod will probably say the club didn't fully understand him and that he was better than us! 

[OttawaSaint]

Just now, Suhari said:

So, what's the likelihood of an equaliser?

Bout as much chance as Rustie shaving his beard off, and celebrating with a nice steak dinner.

[SambaMaverick]

Aribo has really made the step up this season at least, impressed with him

[Sunglasses Ron]

2 minutes ago, Suhari said:

So, what's the likelihood of an equaliser?

Villa have only had one clean sheet, so I guess there’s a chance. Right?

[coalman]

2 minutes ago, Suhari said:

So, what's the likelihood of an equaliser?

That would require shooting AND hitting the target. Neither of which we've managed.

[miserableoldgit]

Just now, coalman said:

That would require shooting AND hitting the target. Neither of which we've managed.

Own goal.........it's the only way.....

[tdmickey3]

KWP best player for us and will be a big miss after January 

[OttawaSaint]

1 minute ago, Mr X said:

If Martin ever does get the sack which is looking hugely unlikely this season the arrogant sod will probably say the club didn't fully understand him and that he was better than us! 

I had a boss like him once. In biomedical research. Stubborn cunt, thought he could win the nobel prize with his "ideas". His ideas were shit and he'd get all angry if you showed him different results and interpretation than what he thought it should be. I lost my fire completely and left research.

[Saint NL]

Same as the first half, lots of possession but no shots. 

[coalman]

Christ, we're so brave. I'm tearing up here.

[HKsaint]

Hopeless 

[Saint Fan CaM]

And here comes Watkins - bets for him to score? Odds on.

[OttawaSaint]

Somebody do something good! Please!

[Lighthouse]

16 minutes ago, Lord Duckhunter said:

More excuses.

We’ve got a German international centre half he won’t play. We’ve got an experienced premier league full back he won’t play. There’s 2 that should be out there. 
 

There’s a reason we’re one of the worst sides in premier league history and it’s not the players. Far worse squads than ours have put up a far greater attempt at staying up. This is pathetic, both the side and the people sticking up for one of the worst mangers in top flight history. 

😂😂

You have absolutely no idea what is happening with ABK or Taylor... but it must definitely 100% be Martin's fault.

[Sheaf Saint]

Digne coming on for Villa.

Didn't he score an OG for us when at Everton a few years ago? He's probably our best chance of scoring today then.

Edited 7 December, 2024 by Sheaf Saint

[OttawaSaint]

Just now, Lighthouse said:

😂😂

You have absolutely no idea what is happening with ABK or Taylor... but it must definitely 100% be Martin's fault.

Neither do you, so it must 0% be Martin's fault.

[Saint NL]

Not often you see a quad-sub

[FarehamSaintJames]

I really enjoyed last season.

This season I’ve been to one game, it was an absolute dogshit performance against Stoke youth.

I won’t be going again until that bellend has gone.

[coalman]

Oh well at least Watkins won't have a point to prove here

[Lord Duckhunter]

1 minute ago, Lighthouse said:

😂😂

You have absolutely no idea what is happening with ABK or Taylor... but it must definitely 100% be Martin's fault.

Nothing is ever his fault in your eyes. You jumped the shark weeks ago 

[Saint NL]

Villa give it away at the back, yet somehow villa move up the pitch and have a shot. We're doing it wrong 

[CanadaSaint]

It’s mental that we completely negate Fernandes’ vision and passing ability by compressing his space with our own short-passers.

[captainchris]

2 minutes ago, Lighthouse said:

😂😂

You have absolutely no idea what is happening with ABK or Taylor... but it must definitely 100% be Martin's fault.

Martin has made it clear more than once he has fallen out with ABK and that is effectively curtains for those players.

[Saint NL]

Man City losing again.

Can't be long before they ditch Pep and steal Martin from us 😢

[Lighthouse]

2 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said:

Neither do you, so it must 0% be Martin's fault.

 

1 minute ago, Lord Duckhunter said:

Nothing is ever his fault in your eyes. You jumped the shark weeks ago 

I have no idea what their respective issues are, just like both of you.

[coalman]

The referee has 30 minutes to make a decision which allows Martin to bemoan his bad luck. Need to see something from the officials here or the post match interview might come off as self serving bollocks.

[danjosaint]

1 minute ago, Lighthouse said:

😂😂

You have absolutely no idea what is happening with ABK or Taylor... but it must definitely 100% be 

Jeez get out of Martin's arse

[Baird of the land]

Martin stupid corner defensive almost costing us again

[SambaMaverick]

Anti football of the highest order, this