Wycombe Wanderers - build up

[Window Cleaner]

I agree with Papa starting. He hasn't set the world alight, but he's got that unpredictability about his game - the oppo don't even know what he'll do next!

 

 

Although being offside is usually an even money shot.

[RonManager]

I agree with Papa starting. He hasn't set the world alight, but he's got that unpredictability about his game - the oppo don't even know what he'll do next!

 

Scored the first and made the second against Northampton.

[RonManager]

AP's expectations -

 

http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~1891071,00.html

[Andy_Porter]

Only change from Saturday would be James in for Wotton. No point rushing Connolly back if he's fit, just stick him on the bench.

 

We really need to win these next two games, think it will be two very close games though. Wycombe have hit a bit of form and Walsall don't lose much at home.

[SaintRobbie]

Only change from Saturday would be James in for Wotton. No point rushing Connolly back if he's fit, just stick him on the bench.

 

We really need to win these next two games, think it will be two very close games though. Wycombe have hit a bit of form and Walsall don't lose much at home.

 

Why play james? Surely he needs to be sold on!?

[Andy_Porter]

Why play james? Surely he needs to be sold on!?

 

Covers more ground than Wotton, better range of passing and can take a decent corner.

 

He's no way near as bad as some one here like to make out. For a holding midfielder he's got everything, not the best right back but he's still a decent utility player to call on.

[kpturner]

....and can take a decent corner.

:confused: He often delivers a decent cross in open play, but I don't think we have any players in the squad who can deliver a decent corner consistently have we?

[Andy_Porter]

:confused: He often delivers a decent cross in open play, but I don't think we have any players in the squad who can deliver a decent corner consistently have we?

 

Best of a pretty average bunch when it comes to corners.

[Saint_clark]

I agree with Papa starting. He hasn't set the world alight, but he's got that unpredictability about his game - the oppo don't even know what he'll do next!

 

I don't understand this "unpredictability" comment about him. Surely there aren't very many things you can do differently in a game of football? Pass or run, cut inside or go to the byline, cross or play it back, lay it off or shoot...it's mostly one thing or the other.

[Clifford Nelson]

Against Hartlepool Papa Waigo scored one and made one. In the last few games before that he got a few minutes per game and created several clear chances. That is what I saw, and I consider that to be real talent. Maybe the different talent of somebody who several italian Serie A and B clubs thought worth buying, and somebody who may, possibly, make it coming up from non-league, but without absolute certainty. Personally I feel that Antonio was found out after a couple of games, after which he hasn't produced much danger.

 

Waigo should be a starter at all times.

[St Will]

Against Hartlepool Papa Waigo scored one and made one. In the last few games before that he got a few minutes per game and created several clear chances. That is what I saw, and I consider that to be real talent. Maybe the different talent of somebody who several italian Serie A and B clubs thought worth buying, and somebody who may, possibly, make it coming up from non-league, but without absolute certainty. Personally I feel that Antonio was found out after a couple of games, after which he hasn't produced much danger.

 

Waigo should be a starter at all times.

 

It was Northampton

[dubai_phil]

Give Le God a wave from us at the game please chaps.

[David Strover]

Here we go again people predicting a nice easy win - including what I hope was a tongue in cheek 7-1 home win - when was the last time I saw so many 'easy, easy' predictions?

 

Oh yes just before the Brighton game.........

[dubai_phil]

Here we go again people predicting a nice easy win - including what I hope was a tongue in cheek 7-1 home win - when was the last time I saw so many 'easy, easy' predictions?

 

Oh yes just before the Brighton game.........

 

Ah yes good point, however that was on Sky

[The Godfather]

expect trotman to come in for perry.

[Thedelldays]

either way...its going to be farking freezing

[SNSUN]

Irrespective of the line up I think that we'll pick up the full six points this week and fly out of the relegation zone and towards midtable.

 

 

I'll be working tomorrow night so I expect something to cheer me up. a 3-0 win and a clean sheet would be perfect.

[Micky]

Here we go again people predicting a nice easy win - including what I hope was a tongue in cheek 7-1 home win - when was the last time I saw so many 'easy, easy' predictions?

 

Oh yes just before the Brighton game.........

 

Dave relax mate, we are the Man City of this league - it is but a walk in the park, a walk in the park I tell ya...!

[eelpie]

I don't understand this "unpredictability" comment about him. Surely there aren't very many things you can do differently in a game of football? Pass or run, cut inside or go to the byline, cross or play it back, lay it off or shoot...it's mostly one thing or the other.

 

You have described 8 aspects, not one nor another.

Predictably he might do all these things when the oppo are expecting it. But he might also when they aren't. That's not so predictable.

[S-Clarke]

You have described 8 aspects, not one nor another.

Predictably he might do all these things when the oppo are expecting it. But he might also when they aren't. That's not so predictable.

 

That's what i think people are getting at.

 

He's 'raw' to this league and i think that can work to our benifit. He's not the greatest footballer ever by any means, but he's good enough to be a top player at this level.

[Saint Fan CaM]

Mmm, bookies look like favouring 1-1. B*llox to that - 3-1 Saints.

[Saint_clark]

Mmm, bookies look like favouring 1-1. B*llox to that - 3-1 Saints.

 

Do people really think we're that sh*t?

[Hamilton Saint]

Just been looking at the fixture list and the table.

 

There is a full slate of games tomorrow (Tuesday).

 

If we win (likely, but you never know!) and Brighton fail to win (they're home to second-place Charlton); or if we win and either Orient (at home to fifteenth-place Gillingham) or Brentford (at home to third-place Colchester) lose, then we will be out of the bottom-four!

 

I hope you followed that.

 

[Saint_clark]

If we win and Brighton, Orient and Brentford all lose, where will we end up?

[Hamilton Saint]

Do people really think we're that sh*t?

 

They forgot that we started at -10; or they haven't been following our recent form.

 

They probably just think, "Oh, two teams close together at the bottom of the table - let's predict a draw".

 

Or they're just thick!

 

[Matthew Le God]

If we win and Brighton, Orient and Brentford all lose, where will we end up?

 

18th

[Hamilton Saint]

If we win and Brighton, Orient and Brentford all lose, where will we end up?

 

We'd have 19 points and a much better GD. We'd leap above them all, from

21st to 18th.

[hutch]

Welcome to the dawn of the last day that Saints will be in the L1 relegation zone!

 

I don't have any view on the team selection or formation. I'm sure AP knows what's required. But I would be happy to see Wotton on the pitch, at least for the 1st half.

[Charlie2008]

Welcome to the dawn of the last day that Saints will be in the L1 relegation zone!

 

I don't have any view on the team selection or formation. I'm sure AP knows what's required. But I would be happy to see Wotton on the pitch, at least for the 1st half.

 

I agree. He does a good job of frustrating the opposition in the middle of the park and can lay the ball off to the playmakers.

 

Wotton in IMO.

[SaintDonkey]

They forgot that we started at -10; or they haven't been following our recent form.

 

Talking to a gooner cabbie on Friday he thought we were still in administration and heading towards another relegation! It really is amazing how much our salvation has been forgotten by the same national press who so reveled in our downfalll.

 

Anyway back to tonight's game. I wouldn't rick Connolly - even if he is fit just stick him on the bench. In a 4-5-1 I think Waigo offers more of a threat than Connolly and I'd like to see James in the holding midfield role. So...

 

             Bart
Murty   Jaidi   Trotman   Harding
             James
     Hammond Scheiderlin
Papa                          Lallana
            Lambert

Bench: Forecast, Connolly/Paterson, Antonio, Thomas, Mills, Wotton, Gobern

[altoniansaints]

3-1 saints win win Lambert to score the first goal (put a bet on it every game in bookies and today is the day it will pay)

[St Matty]

I expect more people at SMS tonight than down the road - having just read this on a skate site;

PFC _ There are plenty of tickets available for the game priced £20 for adults, £10 for seniors, young persons and students (with NUS card) and £5 for juniors.

[hypochondriac]

I can't go tonight because it's my birthday. I expect them to win handsomely though in my honour!

[for_heaven's_Saint]

:confused: He often delivers a decent cross in open play, but I don't think we have any players in the squad who can deliver a decent corner consistently have we?

 

Wasn't Waigo taking corners against Northampton? Might be an idea to give him a fair go for a while.

[landford.saint]

I can't go tonight because it's my birthday. I expect them to win handsomely though in my honour!

 

Why is your birthday interferring with your ability to go to St.Marys

[jam]

Talking to a gooner cabbie on Friday he thought we were still in administration and heading towards another relegation! It really is amazing how much our salvation has been forgotten by the same national press who so reveled in our downfalll.

 

Anyway back to tonight's game. I wouldn't rick Connolly - even if he is fit just stick him on the bench. In a 4-5-1 I think Waigo offers more of a threat than Connolly and I'd like to see James in the holding midfield role. So...

 

             Bart
Murty   Jaidi   Trotman   Harding
             James
     Hammond Scheiderlin
Papa                          Lallana
            Lambert

Bench: Forecast, Connolly/Paterson, Antonio, Thomas, Mills, Wotton, Gobern

 

I like this team. Waigo is more solid than Antonio and I'd prefer James to Wotton in the middle.

 

However, I think that Pardew will either start with James on the right and either Connolly or Wotton depending on the formation.

[thornhill_saints]

Saints to win 5 - 1

 

@ 50 -1 £510 back could be happy days tonight then... bring it on!

[Um Bongo]

Bart

Murty Trotman Jaidi Harding

Waigo Schneiderlin Wotton Hammond Lallana

Lambert

 

Will have too much for them in midfield.

[St Will]

It is going to be FREEZING! And we'll win 3-1.

[fanimal]

Seems like Connolly not 100%, so must be 4-5-1 formation.

[RonManager]

Due to rail engineering works I'm going to drive down this afternoon. I'll be coming into town from Junction 5 about 5.30pm. What's the parking like in Portswood, Derby Road etc etc area?

[greg_hill]

I don't understand this "unpredictability" comment about him. Surely there aren't very many things you can do differently in a game of football? Pass or run, cut inside or go to the byline, cross or play it back, lay it off or shoot...it's mostly one thing or the other.

 

But players usually settle into a certain pattern or technique. Not every shot or pass is done the same way. It can be a short or long pass, a curling or straight shot, etc. If he runs, does he feint then cut inside or does he try to turn his man ASAP? etc.

[Shroppie]

Is Murty fit enough yet to play twice in four days?

 

Wouldn't be surprised to see him rested and James or possibly Thomas in.

 

Agree with 4-5-1 and Papa to start, Trotman for Perry if he's up for it. Been some average performances possibly linked to uncertainty about January. If he's not committed, Thomas instead.

Edited 1 December, 2009 by Shroppie

[trousers]

It is going to be FREEZING! And we'll win 3-1.

 

Not quite.....6 degrees centigrade and light rain

 

Correct score prediction though... :-)

[Saint Lindford]

Due to rail engineering works I'm going to drive down this afternoon. I'll be coming into town from Junction 5 about 5.30pm. What's the parking like in Portswood, Derby Road etc etc area?

 

I park in the car park by Jurys Inn opposite the fire station, normally plenty of space there.

[trousers]

Due to rail engineering works I'm going to drive down this afternoon. I'll be coming into town from Junction 5 about 5.30pm. What's the parking like in Portswood, Derby Road etc etc area?

 

There's a small open air car park next to the entrance to Charlotte Place NCP car park....much cheaper than the NCP but usually need to be there 2 hours before the game to get a spot.

[trousers]

There's a small open air car park next to the entrance to Charlotte Place NCP car park....much cheaper than the NCP but usually need to be there 2 hours before the game to get a spot.

 

Just looked it up....Compton Walk - 35 spaces... http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/carpark/compton_walk/southampton/

 

(keep it under your hat though....don't want everyone finding out about it.... )

[Eastcowzer]

I used to always sit in block 37, but my girlfriend likes the be in the middle of the Kingsland for the view. I loved it in 37, but she doesn't like being in the corner....thinks it's too far to the goal at the other end. :-(

 

She's not playing is she.?

[saint_stevo]

Waigo over Antonio every time for me. Give Antonio 10mins at the end to run and fall over

[Minsk]

Just been looking at the fixture list and the table.

 

There is a full slate of games tomorrow (Tuesday).

 

If we win (likely, but you never know!) and Brighton fail to win (they're home to second-place Charlton); or if we win and either Orient (at home to fifteenth-place Gillingham) or Brentford (at home to third-place Colchester) lose, then we will be out of the bottom-four!

 

I hope you followed that.

 

 

Many weeks ago I predicted that we will climb out of the relegation zone (for the final time this season) after winning our home match against Tranmere (as it will be the first game I will be at this season). I will be very happy to be wrong and for us to acheive that feat this evening though!