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Match Day Thread Saints vs Stoke City - Saturday, August 23 - 15:00 KO

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  1. timatoketchup

    timatoketchup Well-Known Member

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    Stoke playing Stoke would probably not be stoked.
     
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    3 CBs and 2 DMs are a bit overkill for me at home.
     
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    I just heard 2 Stoke fans waxing lyrical about how nice the flats in St Mary’s are. Says it all. I don't think they've any buildings over 2 storys high up there
     
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    LincolnSaint, Aug 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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    I think and hope that the only reason Armstrong starts over Stewart or Downs is fitness related.

    Not that we know much about either, but a focal point up front would clearly improve this team.
     
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    Downes pushes forwards a lot so he's not really a DM.
     
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    tomw24, Aug 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
  6. Saints_Alive

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    I'd prefer the team that you picked!...<laugh>
    Never have been a fan of 3 CBs, never will be.
     
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    Saints_Alive, Aug 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
  7. Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc)

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    I'd have said Downes is a DM, but Charles isn't.
     
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    Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc), Aug 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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    Other way round for me. Last week Downes really make excellent runs forwards while Charles always sat back.
     
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    tomw24, Aug 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
  9. timatoketchup

    timatoketchup Well-Known Member

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    That could be a lot worse. WFH ****urday for me, anyone got a stream suggestion?
     
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    timatoketchup, Aug 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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    Yeah for us Charles has sat back and tended to dictate play but Downes fulfills defensive duties off the ball such as breaking up play more so than Charles. Probably a reflection of how the game has changed in terms of defending now happening further up the pitch.
     
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    Ronnie Hotdog (MLsfc), Aug 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM

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    Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I thought Armstrong had a good game against Ipswich. So I don't mind him starting.
    Wellington was very poor though.
     
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    jaySFC, Aug 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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    Just seen the lineup. Pretty baffled to be honest
     
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    Your right .Armstrong worked his socks off last week.
     
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    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    <laugh>
     
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    Libby, Aug 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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    Obviously our new manager isn’t and let’s go with his more informed judgement is my take on this set up. Must admit getting ready to go on holiday jumped up on the priority list for today, I remember the last game with them at SMS I think we managed a win coming from behind? It was that memorable.
     
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    Brinkworth Saint, Aug 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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    In fairness to Adarma, he was good in that role against Ipswich. Would rather a proper 9 there, but let’s see.
     
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    Le Tissier's Laces, Aug 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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    I don't mind persisting with Armstrong as such, just not as the focal striker.
     
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    Saints Fan4Life, Aug 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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    Robinson will be up front as well.
     
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    tomw24, Aug 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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    Depends whether they mean the estate flats or the old Meridian site flats. Because those are pretty nice. The Northam flats not so much.
     
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    2-0 Armstrong brace <eek>
     
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