Monaco (2 Viewers)

Match Plot · Jul 16, 2025

Few things to note, Monaco finished top 3 in the league only behind Marseille and PSG. They finished 17th in champions league table ahead of Man City and Juve. They’re a good team… albeit a weakened lineup, they’re still a slick operation.

Positives are Grimes and Sheaf had moments of good sharp possession play particularly in the first 15-20. Perry is positive to see come through at CB.

Main concern comes from the disconnection between midfield and strikers. Appreciate its pre-season, however with the front line taking flack, it would be nice to see them off the mark, get some confidence. Tactically it’s been a problem for us and Monaco never really felt threatened. A defeat preseason can be a wake up call, however this felt demoralising even though it was just for minutes in legs.

Skybluedownunder · Jul 16, 2025

Ccfcisparks said:
Please please finally admit it was you

From what I remember he would always remember Gnaud but I think it was more of a joke… a joke that got very boring but don’t think he actually was serious

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oscillatewildly · Jul 16, 2025

I think JDS preempted this result with his 'Good Night' call to everyone the other day.

Ccfcisparks · Jul 16, 2025

Skybluedownunder said:
From what I remember he would always remember Gnaud but I think it was more of a joke… a joke that got very boring but don’t think he actually was serious

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Its defo him.

Sky Blue Harry H · Jul 16, 2025

Walsall 1-0 v Villa. Again...results mean diddly squat in pre season.

Winny the Bish · Jul 16, 2025

There's definitely some middle ground between the "We're fucked" crowd and the "it literally means nothing" faction:

- The opening 20 was good, we looked slick
- Some of the 2nd string are NOT good enough anymore (Allen, Bidwell, Wilson)
- We should never play a 442
- Monaco showed how important physicality is. That 6'5 CM they had in the 2nd half was INCREDIBLE. He made Allen look like a competition winner. All their defenders were 6'2+, fast and strong. This is something we need to try and emulate, getting stronger and quicker all over the pitch.

Matt smith · Jul 16, 2025

Ccfcisparks said:
Its defo him.

Backing @Perennial Lurker here

it’s boring now mate

Matt smith · Jul 16, 2025

Ccfcisparks said:
It’s defo him.

And it’s genuinely not.

Ccfcisparks · Jul 16, 2025

Matt smith said:
And it’s genuinely not.

you joined the same day that he last posted

Matt smith · Jul 16, 2025

Ccfcisparks said:
you joined the same day that he last posted

So? I literally have no idea who this poster is.

all I know is from my side it’s fucking boring just hovering over my every comment.

Perennial Lurker · Jul 16, 2025

Winny the Bish said:
There's definitely some middle ground between the "We're fucked" crowd and the "it literally means nothing" faction:

- The opening 20 was good, we looked slick
- Some of the 2nd string are NOT good enough anymore (Allen, Bidwell, Wilson)
- We should never play a 442
- Monaco showed how important physicality is. That 6'5 CM they had in the 2nd half was INCREDIBLE. He made Allen look like a competition winner. All their defenders were 6'2+, fast and strong. This is something we need to try and emulate, getting stronger and quicker all over the pitch.

Posters also need to understand the levels within top leagues across Europe, there's literally 4 leagues within the Premier League

Perennial Lurker · Jul 16, 2025

Matt smith said:
Backing @Perennial Lurker here

it’s boring now mate

Relegation form?

Matt smith · Jul 16, 2025

Perennial Lurker said:
Relegation form?

Give it till September

Ccfcisparks · Jul 16, 2025

Perennial Lurker said:
Relegation form?

He's predicted it every year since we got promoted.

Perennial Lurker · Jul 16, 2025

Matt smith said:
Give it till September

Beginning or end ?

Matt smith · Jul 16, 2025

Ccfcisparks said:
He's predicted it every year since we got promoted.

Look at you trying to worm your way back into his good books

Perennial Lurker · Jul 16, 2025

Ccfcisparks said:
He's predicted it every year since we got promoted.

I love @Matt smith he's so predictable but harmless

Matt smith · Jul 16, 2025

Perennial Lurker said:
Beginning of end ?

In fact give it till Bristol rovers

Matt smith · Jul 16, 2025

Perennial Lurker said:
I love @Matt smith he's so predictable but harmless

Cheers mate, love your insight on the forum

Perennial Lurker · Jul 16, 2025

Matt smith said:
Look at you trying to worm your way back into his good books

There's no good books , I'll engage with anyone on here but the sniping is pretty pointless .
We all ultimately want the same outcome for our club

Matt smith · Jul 16, 2025

Perennial Lurker said:
There's no good books , I'll engage with anyone on here but the sniping is pretty pointless .
We all ultimately want the same outcome for our club

I agree mate I’m only messing.

I do disagree with you on Simms though, he’s not good enough for us as a starting 9

Perennial Lurker · Jul 16, 2025

Matt smith said:
I agree mate I’m only messing.

I do disagree with you on Simms though, he’s not good enough for us as a starting 9

He needs to find his scoring boots again but he was our starting 9 when we went on our unbeaten run last season . Albeit he didn't score too many

fernandopartridge · Jul 16, 2025

Hincha said:
On a more serious note - no Rapha & Binks…

Whats going on there?

Looking at how breathless Binks was in the pre season videos he's probably injured or not considered fit enough or on his way.

As for Rodrigues, there is a Hilssner vibe about him. Though, on the other hand, he was taken on the pre season tour so perhaps he's just injured as all.

Balli001 · Jul 16, 2025

fernandopartridge said:
Looking at how breathless Binks was in the pre season videos he's probably injured or not considered fit enough or on his way.

As for Rodrigues, there is a Hilssner vibe about him. Though, on the other hand, he was taken on the pre season tour so perhaps he's just injured as all.

Maybe play at Leamington on friday

blunted · Jul 16, 2025

Winny the Bish said:
There's definitely some middle ground between the "We're fucked" crowd and the "it literally means nothing" faction:

- The opening 20 was good, we looked slick
- Some of the 2nd string are NOT good enough anymore (Allen, Bidwell, Wilson)
- We should never play a 442
- Monaco showed how important physicality is. That 6'5 CM they had in the 2nd half was INCREDIBLE. He made Allen look like a competition winner. All their defenders were 6'2+, fast and strong. This is something we need to try and emulate, getting stronger and quicker all over the pitch.

Russell Martin said he was totally shocked how quick and physical Premiership players were when Southampton got promoted.
It's why the promoted teams often struggle.
The only way lesser players can get near these types of teams is to be aggressive and the opposition take it easy. Happens occasionally in the cup, but rarely in a friendly.
To try to play a high line against these type of teams is suicidal.

stupot07 · Jul 16, 2025

Sky Blue Harry H said:
Walsall 1-0 v Villa. Again...results mean diddly squat in pre season.

It you look at the villa squad, there was a lot of academy players and u21 squad with a sprinkling of first trainers.

stupot07 · Jul 16, 2025

Winny the Bish said:
There's definitely some middle ground between the "We're fucked" crowd and the "it literally means nothing" faction:

- The opening 20 was good, we looked slick
- Some of the 2nd string are NOT good enough anymore (Allen, Bidwell, Wilson)
- We should never play a 442
- Monaco showed how important physicality is. That 6'5 CM they had in the 2nd half was INCREDIBLE. He made Allen look like a competition winner. All their defenders were 6'2+, fast and strong. This is something we need to try and emulate, getting stronger and quicker all over the pitch.

That 6'5 CM in the second half only turned 19 two days ago

Skyblue Bangkok · Jul 16, 2025

stupot07 said:
That 6'5 CM in the second half only turned 19 two days ago

Monaco do have a reputation for developing some very good young players.

Winny the Bish · Jul 16, 2025

stupot07 said:
That 6'5 CM in the second half only turned 19 two days ago

He was so good man. I'd get the loan offer in now.

Winny the Bish · Jul 16, 2025

blunted said:
Russell Martin said he was totally shocked how quick and physical Premiership players were when Southampton got promoted.
It's why the promoted teams often struggle.
The only way lesser players can get near these types of teams is to be aggressive and the opposition take it easy. Happens occasionally in the cup, but rarely in a friendly.
To try to play a high line against these type of teams is suicidal.

It makes sense. MVE is our quickest player and he’d get left in the dust by wingers like Semenyo, Martinelli and Luis Diaz. Meanwhile we’ve still got plodders like Bidwell, Allen and Lati getting playing time.

SkyBlueSam01 · Jul 17, 2025

Winny the Bish said:
Akliouche

Bless you

Liquid Gold · Jul 17, 2025

The benefit of playing teams like Monaco is that when we're facing off against Hull playing the same tactic everything seems to happen a lot slower for the players. I'm glad we've got some decent opposition this pre-season.

P.S. Fuck off Wilson

Otis · Jul 17, 2025

mark82 said:
It's pre-season. He'll have just been looking at him, probably based on impressing in training.

Eh, there's no room for this kind of reasoned shit on here. Cut it out!!

WestEndAgro · Jul 17, 2025

Does anyone know if I can get a refund on my season ticket. I'm not sitting through a whole season watching this shower.

Flying Fokker · Jul 17, 2025

Matt smith said:
So? I literally have no idea who this poster is.

all I know is from my side it’s fucking boring just hovering over my every comment.

Maybe he thinks this is Sky Blue Stalk?

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