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Reply | The Give Russell a chance thread
at 12:20 8 Sep 2024
I don't think any genuine reader/contributor on this site is enjoying our current situation, or takes any comfort from the recent performances, especially as we have the nucleus of a good side (if we play our best team).
I sense that most are just frustrated at the style and performances, and wish Martin would move away from his obsession with stats and possession whilst playing around at the back (me included). [Post edited 8 Sep 12:21]
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Reply | The Give Russell a chance thread
at 07:08 8 Sep 2024
Bazza - "Futile' what great adjective to describe our play.
"incapable of producing any useful result; pointless" |
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Reply | International games…
at 18:36 7 Sep 2024
Other than the odd free kick, has he touched the ball ? Seems to be running around in circles.
Just as I type, he's been hooked off. |
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Reply | The Give Russell a chance thread
at 12:13 7 Sep 2024
Probably not, but it's all we have now transfer window has closed and they would stand a better chance if they were in and around the box, rather than hugging both flanks. [Post edited 7 Sep 12:17]
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Reply | The Give Russell a chance thread
at 09:40 6 Sep 2024
Matt, I don't think there is a forward line ? They all seem to hug the flanks and when players like Diaz do move into centre up front, there is no service. This is how the team have been set up, nothing really to do with Sports Republic. |
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Reply | Martin fighting for his job…
at 08:37 5 Sep 2024
I think the reason he is on 'trial' as you suggest is because he shows no sign of changing and it is obvious to most that his current style and tactics will not work in this division. We only just made promotion last year, when we should have been top 2 (or 3) with that squad.
As for Sports Republic doing their due diligence, I did not see any reason for their decision to extend his contract at this stage, when he still had 2 years left and a lot to prove at this level. I would have been surprised if anyone else would have come in for him and if they did he would be have still been under contract. [Post edited 5 Sep 8:38]
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Reply | Tall Paul To Goztepe
at 16:56 4 Sep 2024
Goztepe must really love this arrangement with Saints/Sports Republic. |
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Reply | Next 3 League games
at 07:53 1 Sep 2024
Unlikely.
Our biggest chance of staying up is getting maximum points from teams in the lower half of table
We drop too many points to the mid/low table teams, especially at home where we should be banking on 3 points.
We are just so easy to play against. |
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Reply | !!!!!!!!!! Russell Martin out !!!!!!!!!!!
at 06:25 1 Sep 2024
Just listened to Martin's BBC Interview.
He kept saying we should have had 2 goals. What he forgot to say was that Brentford should have had 4 if they finished better !
I really struggle to listen to this clown. He is deluded. I just wish some of the management team around him or even senior players would speak up.
Why SR thought they had to give him a new contract so early was crazy, or did they think they had to move now to stop Man City poaching him when Pep leaves. |
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Reply | !!!!!!!!!! Russell Martin out !!!!!!!!!!!
at 19:23 31 Aug 2024
What we need is one of the senior players to voice their concerns about the tactics being deployed. e.g. KWP, Downes or even Ramsdale.
He wouldn't dare drop them indefinitely for speaking out. If he did he would have one hell of a job explaining their absence. I wouldn't be surprised, if there were mumblings going on already within the team, despite Martin saying the team enjoy this style of play.
Judging by Harwood-Bellis reaction after being subbed, I wouldn't be surprised if he spoke up. [Post edited 31 Aug 19:26]
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Reply | !!!!!!!!!! Russell Martin out !!!!!!!!!!!
at 18:20 31 Aug 2024
I bet you wouldn't hear Fernandez or dibbling say they were too tired !
Does this mean every time we have a mid week game, players get a rest if next game is on Saturday ?
What a load of bol**cks Martin has come out with. He is using them to justify his inept decision not to start them. |
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Reply | Brentford v Saints
at 17:02 31 Aug 2024
I thought Lallana showed some nice touches in his brief outing. Dibling was the one positive from that performance, but will probably be dropped again next game, for daring to shoot from outside the box. |
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Reply | Brentford v Saints
at 16:59 31 Aug 2024
We may have been outclassed all over the pitch but at least we had more possession.
This nonsense and obsession with playing around from the back must stop. Brentford were lining up 4 players on our box to stop us doing it and we still carried on. |
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Reply | Brentford v Saints
at 16:26 31 Aug 2024
Absolute fkin joke. Once again all over the place at the back with Stephens losing it. 2-0
Martin must be replaced asap. His arrogance is costing us dearly. [Post edited 31 Aug 16:28]
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Reply | Brentford v Saints
at 15:54 31 Aug 2024
Awful 1st half. No different from our 1st two games. Toothless up front and the 2 really decent opportunities we get Armstrong fluffed.
Again, the 5 at back with 3 CB and 2 wingbacks is not working. Smallbone and Aribo need to be off for 2nd half.
Diaz is only hugging the touch line from 5 yards in now, not on the line, so that's progress.
The tactics really have to be questioned. |
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Reply | Brentford v Saints
at 15:45 31 Aug 2024
wow, not seen that before. Conceding a goal from p&**** around with it around 18 yd box !! 1-0 |
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