Man Utd 3-1 Saints - Match Thread

[Cumbria Saint]

3 hours ago, Maggie May said:

I got laughed off the forum for suggesting this very scenario after the West Ham game (yes, the one everyone was raving about seeing an improvement).

Whether it’s Juric or Martin in charge, this group of players do not have what it takes to battle in this league. We don’t look at all competitive against teams we should be at least trying to take points from and throw away points in matches we play well in. 

I predict a final points total of 16.

[Charlie Wayman]

20 hours ago, trousers said:

"Yeah, but, no, but...."

Cheap.

[Lord Duckhunter]

8 hours ago, Maggie May said:

Whether it’s Juric or Martin in charge, this group of players do not have what it takes to battle in this league. We don’t look at all competitive against teams we should be at least trying to take points from and throw away points in matches we play well in. 

What a load of old pony. We were competitive against Leicester, we were 2-0 up FFS. We were competitive against Ipswich, we were competitive away to 10 man Newcastle. We were competitive and should have taken the lead home to Utd if Martin done his job and designated a player who had taken a penalty before to take one.

All pretty early in the season, and results in those would have built confidence . Martin’s ridiculous defensive set up and decisions cost us in all 4 and now confidence is rock bottom. 

[Appy]

On 17/01/2025 at 10:20, Saint Billy said:

I am sick and tired of seeing Armstrong taking shots at goal that are clearly not on and the ball blasting off defenders legs. Pure Sunday league stuff from him in the Premiership.

This, 100%. It’s so predictable. 

[Lighthouse]

5 minutes ago, Appy said:

This, 100%. It’s so predictable. 

I'd say it's basically deliberate and a sign of a player who has no confidence in his ability. You're fresh out of ideas and don't want to be embarassed, so you just smash the ball at the defender and think 'oh no, it was blocked what a shame'. It's the same when players shoot straight at the keeper, rather than going either side of him and risk putting it wide.

[Maggie May]

2 hours ago, Lord Duckhunter said:

What a load of old pony. We were competitive against Leicester, we were 2-0 up FFS. We were competitive against Ipswich, we were competitive away to 10 man Newcastle. We were competitive and should have taken the lead home to Utd if Martin done his job and designated a player who had taken a penalty before to take one.

All pretty early in the season, and results in those would have built confidence . Martin’s ridiculous defensive set up and decisions cost us in all 4 and now confidence is rock bottom. 

How many points did we get out of those games mate? Who cares about competitiveness if it only gets you six points all season.