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Thedelldays

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IMO we should....

 

we cant keep playing lambert, harding, jaidi, hammond every game every week without them getting tired...lambert may need a break at some point (as with harding)..

 

I could not care less about the FA cup this season (or next) and maybe we should give it a wide berth and put the "fringe" players out..

benjii

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Yep, agree.

 

They are likely to be the worst team we play between now and the end of the season in a competition which will ultimately either end in a disappointing defeat to a lower league team or a thrashing to a good side. We don't need the money. If we can't rotate the squad now, when will we.

 

I would pick something like this:

 

-----------------Bart----------------

 

LJ-----Trotman-------Perry-------Mills

 

Antonio-----Wotton-----Mellis------Holmes

 

----------Patterson-------McClaggon----

 

Subs:

 

KD, Thomas, Gobern, Murty, Waigo

Window Cleaner

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Yep, agree.

 

They are likely to be the worst team we play between now and the end of the season in a competition which will either end in a disappointing defeat to a lower league team or a thrashing to a good side. We don't need the money. If we can't rotate the squad now, when will we.

 

I would pick something like this:

 

-----------------Bart----------------

 

LJ-----Trotman-------Perry-------Mills

 

Antonio-----Wotton-----Mellis------Holmes

 

----------Patterson-------McClaggon----

 

Subs:

 

KD, Thomas, Gobern, Murty, Waigo

 

Mellis and Trotman won't be available, that's the trouble,Mclaggon is on loan somewhere (unless he's back), we're down to the bare bones really cup wise.

Nexstar

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Yep, agree.

 

They are likely to be the worst team we play between now and the end of the season in a competition which will ultimately either end in a disappointing defeat to a lower league team or a thrashing to a good side. We don't need the money. If we can't rotate the squad now, when will we.

 

I would pick something like this:

 

-----------------Bart----------------

 

LJ-----Trotman-------Perry-------Mills

 

Antonio-----Wotton-----Mellis------Holmes

 

----------Patterson-------McClaggon----

 

Subs:

 

KD, Thomas, Gobern, Murty, Waigo

 

Totally agree, that team should still be capable of beating northampton anyway I would have thought.

 

Perhaps Thomas instead of Trotman, and waigo instead of mcClaggon (at eastbourne borough)

Saint_clark

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Agreed, I still think we should go for the Paint Trophy but the FA cup is very unimportant to us this season. As soon as we get a big team we will most likely go out, and we don't exactly need the money.

Window Cleaner

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Agreed, I still think we should go for the Paint Trophy but the FA cup is very unimportant to us this season. As soon as we get a big team we will most likely go out, and we don't exactly need the money.

 

Don't know about the money really, we are running as a business and that means getting in everything you can get.If M L was throwing money at us like Abramovic or the Man C sheikh it would be different.We are paying players to do nothing (ie Saga) and that means money is being wasted so we probably need all we can get.

Saint_clark

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Don't know about the money really, we are running as a business and that means getting in everything you can get.If M L was throwing money at us like Abramovic or the Man C sheikh it would be different.We are paying players to do nothing (ie Saga) and that means money is being wasted so we probably need all we can get.

 

I know what you're saying, the point I was making is that (with the club in the financial state it is right now) we would be better served concentrating on the League rather than the FA cup.

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I know what you're saying, the point I was making is that (with the club in the financial state it is right now) we would be better served concentrating on the League rather than the FA cup.

 

Don't know about that either, the play-offs are unreachable and we won't go down(or anywhere near it) so might as well get a bit of cup glory and then move forward next season.

Thedelldays

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Agreed, I still think we should go for the Paint Trophy but the FA cup is very unimportant to us this season. As soon as we get a big team we will most likely go out, and we don't exactly need the money.

 

change your tune about this

Saint_clark

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change your tune about this

 

No I haven't, I would still play a strong side V Norwich as I said. But the FA cup is a lose-lose situation for us IMO, as we're not going to win it.

Thedelldays

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No I haven't, I would still play a strong side V Norwich as I said. But the FA cup is a lose-lose situation for us IMO, as we're not going to win it.

yes you have..i suggested this last week and you said it was laughable

RonManager

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At the start of the season I was all for ignoring the cup competitions. However, I'm torn at the moment.

 

Any chance of the play-offs, although not extinct, is in the balance now. In order to keep some momentum to the season and keep the interest of fans and the crowds up, I am starting to think that the cups are a way of doing this, and, if we do well, will breed confidence and also keep the profile of the club high with a view to attracting better players for next season.

 

If DC is an example, then according to his post-match interview, everyone wants to play as much as possible.

Thedelldays

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Fair enough, minor point but I don't think i've ever called you fickle, just negative ;)

FWIW I don't know why I said that at the time, as IMO our reserves could beat Northampton anyway.

 

 

lol... ;)

 

fair dooos.... anyway, I think you are right..I would like to think they could beat them..if not, then no worries with me.. this season and next, the FA cup means nothing to me...promotion by the end of next season is EVERYTHING....

 

I would give the JPT a good go though..

krissyboy31

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I think Murty should be given a full game (presumably he'll play some part at Hartlepool?). I'd also play Bialkowski in all the cup ties. Did well against Charlton and needs the match practise. Thomas has to play because Trotman can't and maybe give Papa a full game also.

bpsaint

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Would be a perfect oppurtunity to put Aaron Martin on the bench for this and bring him on if we're comfortable towards the end. The experience would do him good,.

aintforever

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I would rest Davis, Jaidi, Harding, Trotman, Scheiderlin, Hammond, James, Lallana, Connolly and Lambert.

 

We can't win the FA Cup so might as well concentrate on the JPT and league.

moon monkey

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Let's rest Pardew too. 2 games and no wins is not good form and his voice needs to be rested for the big games. So bring in Wilkins to do some shouting and Downes in to punch up the oppositions bench

krissyboy31

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Davis

Murty Thomas Perry Mills

Waigo Wotton Schinerlin Mellis/James Holmes

Paterson

 

Would do me I think. Keep Lambert/Connerlly on the bench just in case.

 

Mellis can't play in the FA Cup.

RedAndWhite91

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Northampton are only one League below us, it won't be an easy game. I'd like us to get the the third round as it gives us a chance to get a Premiership team, which would be cool. Rest the players that need resting, otherwise, go for it.

Saint_John

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As I said a couple of weeks ago it would be nice for both Trotman and now James to use this match for their "5 cautions" ban.

 

Both are now on 4 bookings and if booked on Tuesday night they would miss next Saturday. As Trotman would not be allowed to play it would be a good use of this match.

Genk

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Disagree, we want to get on a winning run and get a bit more confidence in the team again and this is a great chance to do so. Perhaps rest Lambert, but other than that play pretty much the same team as normal. Younger players such as Lallana should be able to cope with it easily.

 

Playoffs do look just out of reach now, and we certainly aren't going down. However on our day I think we could beat any team in the Championship at home, so why not have a nice cup run. Potentially getting our friends down the road in the third round!

Fitzhugh Fella

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Would be a perfect oppurtunity to put Aaron Martin on the bench for this and bring him on if we're comfortable towards the end. The experience would do him good,.

 

He's cup-tied (Eastleigh v Basingstoke)!

Arizona

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I'd rest a couple of players, but for me the FA Cup and JPT ARE priorities this season. Never say never, but I can't see Saints going down this season. Equally the playoffs are going to require an enormous stretch of reality. We started the season 10 points from 6th spot and we are currently 16 points away. We are a long way away and have moved further away.

 

I want to be in the third round, so we at least have a chance for another crack at a Prem team. I'd play

 

Bart

 

James Thomas Perry Mills

 

Waigo Schneiderlin Wotton Holmes

 

Connelly Lallana

 

That's assuming Trottman is cup-tied, if not he is in for Perry. Rest Hammond, Jaidi, Harding and Lambert. Give Bart another run out too.

AndyNorthernSaints

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Even if i was not going to the game i would hope Saints select a decent side similar to the 1st round game with Bristol Rovers. Otherwise the club would be taking fans for mugs and should let them know beforehand if they are not taking the completion seriously. Luckily Pardew has played strong teams in cup games and realises winning games is important.

I can't understand anyone who doesnt care about the FA Cup, a competition which has meant alot to his club. Saints have the chance of getting through to the 3rd round and playing a premier league team which could result in a cup upset, extra revenue and possibly a great game and day out etc for fans. Maybe it's a sign of the modern day fickle football fan and sad that some fans don't care about the FA Cup just because it is unlikely Saints will get far in the competion. I bet if Saints get through to play Man td or Arsenal etc the same people will want tickets.

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S-Clarke

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I don't think Chelsea have given permission for Mellis to play in the FA Cup.

Our options are really limited.

 

good point...forgot about that.

 

True, we do lack depth.

 

Wotton it is then...

benjii

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Why do some people want to get Pompey in the Cup?

 

They would stuff us. It would be terrible. The shining highlight in their dross season.

Thedelldays

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Why do some people want to get Pompey in the Cup?

 

They would stuff us. It would be terrible. The shining highlight in their dross season.

agree with that...if we ship 3 goals at home to brighton **** knows what the skates would put past us

Whitey Grandad

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As I said a couple of weeks ago it would be nice for both Trotman and now James to use this match for their "5 cautions" ban.

 

Both are now on 4 bookings and if booked on Tuesday night they would miss next Saturday. As Trotman would not be allowed to play it would be a good use of this match.

As we have discussed before, it depends on the ruling regarding suspensions but I should have thought that if Trotman were ineligible to play then he could not spend his suspension in this game. On the other hand, if Preston were to give us written permission for him to play by 12:00 Friday, he would then be 'eligible' for this game and hence 'eligible' to be suspended. Let's see what happens on Tuesday night ;).

saints_is_the_south

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Yep, gotta rest a few players next Saturday. Got a busy schedule coming up in December & over Xmas so I'd go with something like this...

 

------------------Bart------------------

Murty----Perry---------Thomas-----Mills

Papa-----Wotton-------Mellis-------Holmes

----------Saga---------Paterson-------

 

Subs: Davis, James, Schneiderlin, Antonio, Connolly

Window Cleaner

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Yep, gotta rest a few players next Saturday. Got a busy schedule coming up in December & over Xmas so I'd go with something like this...

 

------------------Bart------------------

Murty----Perry---------Thomas-----Mills

Papa-----Wotton-------Mellis-------Holmes

----------Saga---------Paterson-------

 

Subs: Davis, James, Schneiderlin, Antonio, Connolly

 

ffs Mellis is not available to play in the FA Cup

Northant Saint

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Northampton are only one League below us, it won't be an easy game. I'd like us to get the the third round as it gives us a chance to get a Premiership team, which would be cool. Rest the players that need resting, otherwise, go for it.

 

Agreed!

Block 5

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I hate this 'forget the cup' attitude - I blame that red nosed ***t at Man Ure.

 

The FA Cup is the most celebrated cup competition in the world, and as previous winners we should be proud to field our best team. Anything less devalues the competition.

 

Imagine if LM had decided to 'rest' our best players and focus on promotion to division 1 back in '75 - '76.....

Thedelldays

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I hate this 'forget the cup' attitude - I blame that red nosed ***t at Man Ure.

 

The FA Cup is the most celebrated cup competition in the world, and as previous winners we should be proud to field our best team. Anything less devalues the competition.

 

Imagine if LM had decided to 'rest' our best players and focus on promotion to division 1 back in '75 - '76.....

anway...back in 2009......................

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