This is why.... 13:47 - Aug 11 with 2085 views | SonicBoom | People wonder why successive Saints managers don't play Stuart Armstrong because on the face of it he's one of our best. This is why (from Nicks preview)... "I do also think that Stuart Armstrong is one other change that Martin may make, either in the centre of midfield or possibly wide, but pre match comments suggest he is not ready for 90 mins just yet." It's the second game of the season. We moan about ABK and his glass knees but Armstrong never seems to be fit for three games in a row. | ![](/images/avatars/3136.gif) | | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
This is why.... on 13:53 - Aug 11 with 2058 views | SaintNick | He seems to have some sort of problem that has not yet been really revealed, the main problem being his ability to actually play 90 minutes. I don't know if this is some sort of Long Covid thing or otherwise, but it seems to be a fitness issue rather than a specific injury | ![](/images/avatars/1032.gif) |
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This is why.... on 14:13 - Aug 11 with 1996 views | PatfromPoole |
This is why.... on 13:53 - Aug 11 by SaintNick | He seems to have some sort of problem that has not yet been really revealed, the main problem being his ability to actually play 90 minutes. I don't know if this is some sort of Long Covid thing or otherwise, but it seems to be a fitness issue rather than a specific injury |
I think Nathan Jones may have alluded to a mysterious groin injury which kept rearing its head. Never was one for discretion, Nathan. Or a coherent plan. | ![](/images/avatars/1961.gif) |
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This is why.... on 15:25 - Aug 11 with 1867 views | SonicBoom | Didn't Ralph suggest SA is one of those players that only wants to play if he feels 100% fit? | ![](/images/avatars/3136.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
This is why.... on 15:34 - Aug 11 with 1858 views | PatfromPoole |
This is why.... on 15:25 - Aug 11 by SonicBoom | Didn't Ralph suggest SA is one of those players that only wants to play if he feels 100% fit? |
Seems sensible to me. | ![](/images/avatars/1961.gif) |
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This is why.... on 17:34 - Aug 11 with 1715 views | GRIM |
This is why.... on 15:34 - Aug 11 by PatfromPoole | Seems sensible to me. |
If that's the case then he should only be paid for the minutes he plays. We know that will never happen which is why some players pick & choose their moments to play. | ![](/images/avatars/0.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
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