SNSUN Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 Irrespective of which set of fans you think you come from, downbeat or keeping the faith, we have a welcome break from the League thanks to the League Cup. So what do you reckon of this game? I'm actually quite looking forward to testing the team against Prem opposition. I genuinely think they'll raise their game. Keep the first team in place, don't take the competition lightly, a win here could be a major confidence boost. My team would be: Davis Musty (or James if not fit) Thomas Trots Harding Mellis Hammond Morgan Lallana Lambert Saga I wouldn't play Paterson as i think one of the Poles could have more of an impact against Prem opposition. I couldn't possibly make a prediction, it's near impossible to predict, but i think'll it'll be closer than it is on paper.
70's Mike Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 will it be a premiership team though or just some unknowns getting a run out
derry Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 I read posts like this week in week out. Players are named in teams that have been injured, are long term injured or like Trotman not available as cup tied at Preston. Why are so called fans so unaware who is really available before posting teams, it is such a waste of time.
The Incongruous Monk Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 Anyone got an idea of ticket sales so far?
derry Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 Anyone got an idea of ticket sales so far? There is a thread for that. 7000 I understand up to now.
Joesaint Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 Irrespective of which set of fans you think you come from, downbeat or keeping the faith, we have a welcome break from the League thanks to the League Cup. So what do you reckon of this game? I'm actually quite looking forward to testing the team against Prem opposition. I genuinely think they'll raise their game. Keep the first team in place, don't take the competition lightly, a win here could be a major confidence boost. My team would be: Davis Musty (or James if not fit) Thomas Trots Harding Mellis Hammond Morgan Lallana Lambert Saga I wouldn't play Paterson as i think one of the Poles could have more of an impact against Prem opposition. I couldn't possibly make a prediction, it's near impossible to predict, but i think'll it'll be closer than it is on paper. I really like this side,I would not have Patterson against anyone (apart from late sub) untill he has more strength and confidence.
Hopkins Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 Trotman is cup tied. So it will be Thomas and The Rash at the back. Have a feeling we will go 451. No idea who on the left but I have this little feeling Lallana will be playing off Lambert. Also got a feeling Wotton will play ahead of Morgan. No idea why. Just can see Wotton being stuck in there to kick the **** out of everyone and anyone to give us a chance. Hope I'm wrong though.
SaintRichmond Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 Irrespective of which set of fans you think you come from, downbeat or keeping the faith, we have a welcome break from the League thanks to the League Cup. So what do you reckon of this game? I'm actually quite looking forward to testing the team against Prem opposition. I genuinely think they'll raise their game. Keep the first team in place, don't take the competition lightly, a win here could be a major confidence boost. My team would be: Davis Musty (or James if not fit) Thomas Trots Harding Mellis Hammond Morgan Lallana Lambert Saga I wouldn't play Paterson as i think one of the Poles could have more of an impact against Prem opposition. I couldn't possibly make a prediction, it's near impossible to predict, but i think'll it'll be closer than it is on paper. REALISTICALLY, a Div 1 Team is not expected to beat a Prem Team ........ and as we are not playing as a Team (YET) ......... I fear that (another) defeat will only sap the Team's confidence even more Hope I am wrong of course, but I think playing a Prem Team NOW is not quite the right time IMHO
WATERSIDEIFASAINT Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 I thought Hammond was rested by Colchester and is available.Trotman definately played for Preston
krissyboy31 Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 I thought Hammond was rested by Colchester and is available.Trotman definately played for Preston Dean Hammond came on as a 73rd minute substitute for Colchester in their defeat against Orient.
Andy_Porter Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 ----------- Davis James Thomas Perry Harding ---- Gillett Schneiderlin White --- Lallana --- Gobern --------- Lambert If Murtys fit then i'd play James in midfeild in place of Lallana and play a bit more defensive.
West End Saint Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 As pointed out Trottman is cup tied which is a shame would be nice for us to get another game with all the new players to give them a chance to gel I think we should stop playing Lallana wide either go 1 up front with lallana in the hole (the only position he can play for me) or drop him to the bench. This is a game were we have nothing to lose everyone expects Brum to win easy so if they do so what but if we can turn them over it would help with confidence hope they take us lightly and play a weakened side who knows it is likely to be more of a footballing game nad we won against them last season playing the kids played very well as I remember so lets have a go at them and see what happens anything that can get our season up and running would be welcome.
Bearsy Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 I read posts like this week in week out. Players are named in teams that have been injured, are long term injured or like Trotman not available as cup tied at Preston. Why are so called fans so unaware who is really available before posting teams, it is such a waste of time. I read posts like this week in week out. Patronising, humourless old sour-puss apparently unaware that some so called fans use threads like these to gather information about who might be still injured' suspended or cup-tied.
ExSt Peter Saint Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 I'd go for: Davis Murty Perry Thomas Harding Thomson Morgan Gillett Mills (if fit) Saga Lambert James in for Murty if not fit but then you need someone better at tracking than Thomson. I'd go for Gobern on the left if Mills and Holmes aren't fit. Lallana on the bench to come on for Saga if he's not doing well.
Saint_Jonny Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 I've seen us play Brum more than any other team I think. How dull.
John B Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 (edited) I'd go for: Davis Murty Perry Thomas Harding Thomson Morgan Gillett Mills (if fit) Saga Lambert James in for Murty if not fit but then you need someone better at tracking than Thomson. I'd go for Gobern on the left if Mills and Holmes aren't fit. Lallana on the bench to come on for Saga if he's not doing well. Dont think Peery or Murty will play so Wottton will probably be back if Hammond as is cup tied. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/8205339.stm Mills I would have thought needed some reserve games We have never lost to Birmingham in the League Cup As we beat them 5-2 in 1978, 3-0 seven years later and 2-0 last season. Edited 24 August, 2009 by John B
graymalkin33 Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 I read posts like this week in week out. Patronising, humourless old sour-puss apparently unaware that some so called fans use threads like these to gather information about who might be still injured' suspended or cup-tied. Well said. There is too much point scoring, snide back handed remarks on this board. Thanks for saying what alot of people are thinking.
saint lard Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 Looking forward to this one,not overly confident of a positive result however. If,and i mean if, we were to win i think it may go someway to excorcising this lack of belief that we can secure a win,and instil some positivity throughout the playing staff.
John B Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 I read posts like this week in week out. Players are named in teams that have been injured, are long term injured or like Trotman not available as cup tied at Preston. Why are so called fans so unaware who is really available before posting teams, it is such a waste of time. It is comments like this which stop some people from contributing on the Forum. Although the sentiment is probably correct this type of thread lets fans put forward their own ideas of team tactics
derry Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 I read posts like this week in week out. Patronising, humourless old sour-puss apparently unaware that some so called fans use threads like these to gather information about who might be still injured' suspended or cup-tied. Looking on the official site might be more productive, besides posting a preferred team is not looking for information. Posting a proposed team with two ineligible players shows they haven't been using the threads to gather information.
SNSUN Posted 24 August, 2009 Author Posted 24 August, 2009 Looking on the official site might be more productive, besides posting a preferred team is not looking for information. Posting a proposed team with two ineligible players shows they haven't been using the threads to gather information. My apologies for not knowing about the cup tied players, i'm greatly looking forward to every game at the moment and got carried away. That said, i don't have full internet access at the moment as i don't actually have the internet at all, i use my phone which is extremely limited in its usage and means bigger sites like the OS are inaccessible to me. Heck my phone bill has more than doubled since the Pinnacle proposal, as i eagerly log on to here to check out takeover updates and signings. In future i will wait until others have been ridiculed before i post, saving me from the embarrassment of having it done myself. I hope this makes things better.
Thedelldays Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 might as well put some money on phillips scoring...it is inevitable really...
Spudders Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 might as well put some money on phillips scoring...it is inevitable really... Totally, and I should imagine this will be just after the point where Saints fans have mocked him and wound him up.
derry Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 My apologies for not knowing about the cup tied players, i'm greatly looking forward to every game at the moment and got carried away. That said, i don't have full internet access at the moment as i don't actually have the internet at all, i use my phone which is extremely limited in its usage and means bigger sites like the OS are inaccessible to me. Heck my phone bill has more than doubled since the Pinnacle proposal, as i eagerly log on to here to check out takeover updates and signings. In future i will wait until others have been ridiculed before i post, saving me from the embarrassment of having it done myself. I hope this makes things better. It wasn't you particularly but it amazes me the number of teams on the build up threads that include players that have had long term injuries such as McLaggon included last week who probably won't play until November and Mills who is still not match fit. It just appears that not a lot of thought is going into those favoured teams especially when the information is available here, on the OS and on the media sites.
saintpat Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 Reading Pardews comments I'm hopeful that Gillett may actually get some playing time, deserves a good reception if he does come on. We need him to have a good game and for Pardew to realise he is a far better option than Wooton.
sotonnick Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 i would go for: davis murty thomas perry harding lallana schneiderlin gillett holmes lambert saga bart lancashire james gobern thompson rasiak pato
krissyboy31 Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 I should imagine Perry will be rested again (doesn't do Tuesdays apparently), therefore Thomas and Lancashire will probably play.
Thedelldays Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 We will lose. 0-3 imo how dare you slag off the team
ART Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 One year ago Jan's nippers ran Birmingham off the park with a 2 nil win. It was definitely Jan's hour of glory. Interesting was the team he put out that night and the one that will play tomorrow night. Pardew better have a young rabbit or two to pull out of the bag. Jan's team selection August 2008 SOUTHAMPTON: Bialkowski; James; Thomas; Cork; Surman; Schneiderlin (John, 57); Gillett (Mills, 60); Wotton; Lallana; Holmes; McGoldrick. Subs: Forecast; Dyer; Lancashire; White; Wright-Phillips.
Thedelldays Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 One year ago Jan's nippers ran Birmingham off the park with a 2 nil win. It was definitely Jan's hour of glory. Interesting was the team he put out that night and the one that will play tomorrow night. Pardew better have a young rabbit or two to pull out of the bag. Jan's team selection August 2008 SOUTHAMPTON: Bialkowski; James; Thomas; Cork; Surman; Schneiderlin (John, 57); Gillett (Mills, 60); Wotton; Lallana; Holmes; McGoldrick. Subs: Forecast; Dyer; Lancashire; White; Wright-Phillips. A very young team... lets see how bad we have become in a year..
ART Posted 24 August, 2009 Posted 24 August, 2009 A very young team... lets see how bad we have become in a year.. Yes indeed and no Wooton, Perry, or Kelvin Davies either. I think we had a lot to thank Jack Cork for in Jan's selections and it really did fall away when we lost him.
vince Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 This is the main game on BBC Radio 5 Live tonight according to their sports bulletins this morning.
trousers Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 This is the main game on BBC Radio 5 Live tonight according to their sports bulletins this morning. Also available on BBC iPlayer under 'humiliation'
krissyboy31 Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 Jan's team selection August 2008 SOUTHAMPTON: Bialkowski; James; Thomas; Cork; Surman; Schneiderlin (John, 57); Gillett (Mills, 60); Wotton;Lallana; Holmes; McGoldrick. Subs: Forecast; Dyer; Lancashire; White; Wright-Phillips. Yes indeed and no Wooton, Perry, or Kelvin Davies either. You're right Wooton didn't play but Wotton did!
brett24 Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 Anyone know the squad for tonight? Is Holmes going to be involved?
saints-cris Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 We'll probably win this, then lose on saturday. Or lose both.. Please play Gillett not Wotton.
brett24 Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 Think I would bet on us losing both! As long as we score tonight I will be happy, 3 - 1 Brum I think. Morgan with a screamer for us.
sperm_john Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 hmmm i dont think we will win, but then again, we often win games we dont need to win, and loose games that we do, so we could sneak it, but if i had to put my money on it, 1-3 birmingham
saints_is_the_south Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 According to this Birmingham have quite a number of injury worries - http://www.bcfc.com/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10412~1768026,00.html
sussexsaint Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 I think we'll win but pick up a few knocks therefore giving us a bit of confidence and leave us all wishing it had been a league game and we'd got 3 points. Normal service to be resumed come Saturday
brett24 Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 Would like to see our squad for tonight, keeping under wraps on the OS.
polegategavin Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 Would like to see our squad for tonight, keeping under wraps on the OS. As they don't want us to know until the last minute which player is in talks with another club. Methinks it could be someone we least expect - IMHO it will either be Schneiderlin, Holmes, Thomas or Gillett, Gillett is my best bet. The club think this will upset the fanbase, by the looks of them not releasing the squad list. We shall see eh...............
Andyb1 Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 Looking on the official site might be more productive, besides posting a preferred team is not looking for information. Posting a proposed team with two ineligible players shows they haven't been using the threads to gather information. Thanks all knowing one... I'll be sure to check the official site before guessing at a team. Do you want me to color the injury doubts differently with replacements listed too? Have you ever thought of calling AP to see if he could do with your help? You do seem to be on the ball....
DT Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 As they don't want us to know until the last minute which player is in talks with another club. Methinks it could be someone we least expect - IMHO it will either be Schneiderlin, Holmes, Thomas or Gillett, Gillett is my best bet. The club think this will upset the fanbase, by the looks of them not releasing the squad list. We shall see eh............... Wootton to Barca.
Um Bongo Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 Kevin Phillips is out injuried. Shame that. Their record signing, Benitez will start up front with O'Conner. Vignal has also been ruled out. They will only have 5 subs, even though you are allowed 7!! Maik Taylor is starting in goal though.
Saint_clark Posted 25 August, 2009 Posted 25 August, 2009 Kevin Phillips is out injuried. Shame that. Their record signing, Benitez will start up front with O'Conner. Vignal has also been ruled out. They will only have 5 subs, even though you are allowed 7!! Maik Taylor is starting in goal though. They don't have any fit left back then.
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