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Reply | Middlesbrough Game Matchday Thread
at 17:03 4 Jan 2026
We have had many lows over the last 12 months, but that performance was probably the worst I have seen.
They didn't have a clue. I don't even think we registered a shot after they went 1-0 up.
It could have been different if we took the 3 gilt edged chances in 1st half, but after we went 1 down, the players looked like they had just given up again. |
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Reply | Ben Garner
at 14:30 4 Jan 2026
What a scoop !
How did we keep this under the radar of the clubs, looking for a guy who's last 4 jobs were less than a year at Charlton, Colchester, Swindon and Bristol Rovers - not forgetting the role at Ghana's "Right to Dream international academy". |
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Reply | Venezuela
at 11:16 4 Jan 2026
Back to Mattfinish's original question and World Cup, I would love to see Europe boycott the World Cup. It would send a message to Infantino and all others on the FIFA gravy train that most people are fed up with the corruption.
The World Cup would be severely weakened without European countries. |
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Reply | Venezuela
at 08:23 4 Jan 2026
Agree with sentiment, but what if TE comes out and says he will:
1 play his best starting line up,
2 play only 2 CB's/ back 4
3 commits to getting forward quicker, and stops the tedious side to side/back passes
4 Doesn't play Fellows as wing back
5 Adopts same approach used in his first 6 games
Would this sway it for you to watch ? |
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Reply | Venezuela
at 08:11 4 Jan 2026
" Would Burnham or Streeting really be any better than Starmer?"
Probably not, but Starmer is the PM and he looked very weak, with his lame non-committal response.
France, Italy, Germany, Norway, Canada and UN have come out strongly saying International Law must be adhered to. Trump (and his cabinet) believe they are above this. |
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Reply | Venezuela
at 07:51 4 Jan 2026
This has all the hallmarks of getting very messy and making the world a less safe place.
Maduro is a dictator that had no right to still be in charge after stealing the last election and has driven the Venezuelan economy into the ground.
Whilst I and most will be pleased that he has been removed, it was the way it was done and it does break International law. What happens now is a big question.
I do fear how this will all pan out. As per usual, the US have started something with no plan on how to put things right. The existing regime under Maduro is still there
It was also a week after China had been doing Operations just off Taiwan. This will give China the green light to take Taiwan.
Is it about oil ? If not, it definitely has a big impact. Whilst US has a lot of oil (Light) Venezuela produces the ‘Heavy’ oil, which is in demand. [Post edited 4 Jan 7:55]
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Reply | Millwall Game Matchday Thread
at 17:29 1 Jan 2026
Nothing much to add this week. Other than it was same old same old, slow, predictable build and nothing to show for it.
Had it not been for a top save by Bazunu and a shot that only just went over at the end, we would have lost this.
Is TE insisting we play this way or are the players just doing what they want and ignoring TE ? Either way, something has changed since TE's first 6 games ? [Post edited 1 Jan 17:30]
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Reply | Oxford Game Matchday Thread
at 17:23 26 Dec 2025
Other than the first few games under Tonda, and 2nd half against Coventry, we have reverted back to slow, predictable keep ball, from the back. This just invites trouble and there is no end product.
I can only assume the players are being told to play this way, as it is happening nearly every week and looks so predictable.
I still don't get the obsession with 3 CB's ? It doesn't work. Just go to 4-4-2 and stop p***ing around at the back. it can't be any worse than what we have recently seen ?
Archer and Romeu were just straight replacements. The shape or tactics didn't change.
Romeu just looks too slow and past it.
Oxford had a simple game plan - shoot on sight and long balls to catch us on the break and it worked, They still had more shots on target, with 30% possession. [Post edited 26 Dec 2025 17:24]
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Reply | Oxford Game Matchday Thread
at 15:52 26 Dec 2025
A quick look at BBC stats:
Saints have had 75 backward passes. Good that they don't show the side ways ones as well !
It all looks so predictable. [Post edited 26 Dec 2025 15:52]
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Reply | Being a Saints supporter
at 10:22 24 Dec 2025
I am one of those, moved away 20 years ago for work, but still travelled down (140 miles each way)
On train last week for Coventry game, I met a couple who were life long season ticket holders (40 years), that moved away 30 years ago and travelled down to all home games from Peterborough often having to stay over for mid week games.
I take my Santa hat off to them ! [Post edited 24 Dec 2025 10:23]
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Reply | What Was Frank Lampard's Problem After Southampton Game
at 16:23 22 Dec 2025
Nick summed it up perfectly.
He should have just rose above it.
Given that it was splashed all over the press and Sky, he has just drawn more attention to himself.
When teams play Coventry, you just know what the opposing fans will do now. [Post edited 22 Dec 2025 16:23]
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Reply | Merry Christmas.
at 07:45 21 Dec 2025
As much as I would like to get back to Premiership, I don't think we are ready and I wouldn't want another season like last.
On a positive note, we have ended the year getting some results and playing better, although that wasn't hard based on first few months of season.
Coventry was my last game this year. It's now time to re-charge, enjoy Christmas with my family and friends and get ready for a positive new year.
Happy Christmas all. |
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Reply | Saints v Coventry
at 20:29 20 Dec 2025
There was a period in TE's first few games where we stopped doing it, but agree it can't be that ingrained into the players still from RM's days, so the players must still be coached to play this way. |
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Reply | Saints v Coventry
at 20:09 20 Dec 2025
I reckon we should put Bazunu up front, after his display in the last 2-3 minutes.
Still not sure why he went up, seemed a bit risky to me.
I wasn't sure if Fellows was playing 'Rush Goalie' at this point ?
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Reply | Saints v Coventry
at 19:28 20 Dec 2025
Just read the fall out and seen video from Lampard's red mist at the end of the game. Apparently it was because of the chanting from the Northam that he was just a "sh*t Steven Gerrard !".
He needs to grow up. That was pathetic.
He will get charged for that.
Must admit, it was the fastest I saw Wellington move all afternoon as the melee kicked off ! [Post edited 20 Dec 2025 19:43]
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Reply | Saints v Coventry
at 18:36 20 Dec 2025
As the saying goes, a game of 2 halves.
Coventry played with their usual high line, with at least 3, which caused us to start playing 'Rusty' ball across the back.
We did have some good chances in first half (probably better than Coventry ?). Their keeper had and excellent game, which on another day could have been different. It's hard to accept, that we still cant defend aerial balls into the box.
The 2nd half was a lot better and we created a lot and penned them in their own half.
When Wellington first arrived, I was optimistic, but he just seems to get worse and got caught napping twice.
Coventry were well organised and played well. However, this was 2 points dropped, especially after they went to 10.
What happened at the end when it all kicked off. I was just on way down steps, and then saw Lampard getting involved ?
I also noticed they did the old Saints stunt of going down and then rushing to the bench for instructions. Their keeper went down for ages and it was always players going down on the opposite side to dug out !
Finally, only 2 subs today, which we rarely see. [Post edited 20 Dec 2025 18:47]
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Reply | Empty seats at norwich
at 17:02 17 Dec 2025
I agree, there probably is a contractual agreement in there. It shouldn't stop them being released back to fans, if managed properly.
When my company had Arsenal (Corporate) seats for home games only, we always knew who was using what seat. Admittedly, we only had 10. We also ensured one of our employees attended as well, to avoid any issues, that could come back and damage company reputation. |
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Reply | Empty seats at norwich
at 16:23 17 Dec 2025
Easy on the question marks.
I get it, I made a mistake and stand corrected. it changed in July, when they became front of shirt. [Post edited 17 Dec 2025 16:32]
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