Match Day Thread Saints v Hull City Tuesday 20th Feb 7:45PM

LincolnSaint said:

So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow

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Saints_Alive said:

I agree that Smallbone needs a rest, his position requires a lot of running and Russell has said his stats for that are the highest at the club. Agree about Adarma and Che too.

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thereisonlyoneno7 said:

Has anyone watched back the second goal (I know it is painful). I hate having a scapegoat, but Rothwell lost the ball (fine, he was trying to play out under RM instructions), but then he didn't try to win it back. He just felt sorry for himself and in that split second the Hull player stole another yard and was one on one with Baz. If he had tried he may have at least put off the player or even caught him. Take a look. I think that is the no1 reason RM pulled him off.

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shoot_spiderman said:

Rosenior "People might say it's a great performance tactically but it's not tactics, it's an appetite to run and fight, and a bravery to play."

Rothwell, Smallbone and Charles aren’t great runners and fighters. Downes is

We need more of it in the middle

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LincolnSaint said:

So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow

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shoot_spiderman said:

I don’t get that
I see Adarma, Che, Joe and Ryan’s running and what that achieves
I think Will’s is more because he goes box to box, but it often doesn’t have an impact

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thereisonlyoneno7 said:

That is such a lovely story Lincoln. What makes it even more touching is that Baz isn't and old withered head, but just a young man. Actually barely a man. I hope his parents are proud of him not only for his career, but for what a wonderful human being they have brought up. The football may have been crap last night, but I feel the evening was still a success now after hearing this. Thanks for sharing.

PS He could have palmed the ball out somewhere else though

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LincolnSaint said:

So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow

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LincolnSaint said:

So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow

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LincolnSaint said:

So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow

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Bournemouth fans said that Rothwell was a luxury player who doesn't work in their current hardworking team set up. That seems to be true.

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ChilcoSaint said:

You’re not the only one to shed a tear mate. That’s a story she will treasure for ever, as will you of course. Thank you for sharing that.

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LincolnSaint said:

So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow

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Saints_Alive said:

You're talking about running with the ball, Will's running is more selfless and off the ball with covering runs and making himself available, basically he's a team player.

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LincolnSaint said:

So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow

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RSS said:

Aribo showed that he is too. Charles might not be physical enough, or calm enough on the ball but I'd still have him in there because he is a proper DM, has the positional discipline and is better at breaking up the play than other options whilst Downes is out. BUT, crucially, RM doesn't seem to agree and we CANNOT start with that same midfield again. I have no issue with Smallbone in his normal position but think he could do with a rest anyway. Assuming Downes is still out I'd like to see Charles, Aribo and Stu as the 3 for Millwall.

RM talks about the players needing to be brave a lot but he needs to take a look at himself and not start his favourites every single game when they are clearly badly in need of a rest and badly off form.

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shoot_spiderman said:

I'm talking about running without the ball too
I don't agree that he does, but I'm aware that we sometimes see things differently, when things aren't going well especially

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