markr27 Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 How do you think Saints will line up, 4-4-2 or 4-5-1? Personally for 4-4-2 I'd go for Davis Ostemobor Fonte Seaborne Harding Antonio James Schneiderlin Lallana Waigo Lambert or 4-5-1 Davis Ostemobor Fonte Seaborne Harding Waigo Schneiderlin James Puncheon Lallana Lambert.... It'll probably bear no resemblance to the starting XI but there we are...
saints_is_the_south Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 or 4-5-1 Davis Ostemobor Fonte Seaborne Harding Waigo Schneiderlin James Puncheon Lallana Lambert.... It'll probably bear no resemblance to the starting XI but there we are... The above would be mine.
Appy Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 The above would be mine. +1. I think that team should be strong enough to take the 3 points.
Saint_clark Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 +1. I think that team should be strong enough to take the 3 points. If it isn't then there is something seriously wrong. I'm fully expecting three points.
Appy Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 If it isn't then there is something seriously wrong. I'm fully expecting three points. You could say the same for the vast majority of the games this season unfortunately.
Saint_clark Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 You could say the same for the vast majority of the games this season unfortunately. The thing is in most of our games there has been somewhere we are weak (James at RB, Wotton in CM being the main two). Looking at that team EVERYONE is up to standard. They just have to perform like it.
ericofarabia Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 If it isn't then there is something seriously wrong. I'm fully expecting three points. I expect Leeds thought the same thing the other week :cool:
Appy Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 The thing is in most of our games there has been somewhere we are weak James at RB, Wotton in CM being the main two). Looking at that team EVERYONE is up to standard. They just have to perform like it. Good point, is is very hard to pick the weak link in that team.
corky morris Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 Very interested to see which team AP puts out in light of the JPT & FAC games coming up. I bet he plays Lambert & Barnard up front though & Puncheon starts as he cant play in either. Really looking forward to it tomorrow, but not the 3+ hour drive to get there!
Avenue Saint Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 (edited) Davis Thomas Fonte Seaborne Harding Lallana James Schneiderlin Puncheon Waigo Lambert or 4-5-1: Davis Thomas Fonte Seaborne Harding Waigo Schneiderlin James Lallana Puncheon Lambert.... Hammond to come in for James as soon as fit. Jaidi to play when not being paced or resting in place of Seaborne. Edited 5 February, 2010 by Avenue Saint
CFSFC Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 Davis Thomas Seabourne Fonte Harding Lallana Wotton James Puncheon Waigo Barnard Lambert needs and id fancy those two to cause problems
Evil Monkey Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 Davis Thomas Seabourne Fonte Harding Lallana Wotton James Puncheon Waigo Barnard Lambert needs and id fancy those two to cause problems Morgan???
Alanh Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 I think we'll start 4-5-1 and it wouldn't surprise me if Waigo is back on the bench and Barnard starts with Lambert on the bench. Lambert is going to have to play in both cup games next week so give him a breather on Saturday. Hope Lallana is back and fit but Puncheon should be a decent replacement if not. Wooton, Schneiderlin and James, if he's OK in centre mid should be solid and creative enough. Defence as per everyone else's suggestion - Otsemobor, Fonte, Seabourne and Harding.
SNSUN Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 We'll win there. I don't know why I'm so confident, but with Punch in the side making his debut, I think we'll be too strong for them. Interesting to see how Seaborne fares on his debut, hope he does well to shut the moaning Exeter fans up about his ability. 2-0 to us, with a much better performance than of late.
SaintNeil90 Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 Anyone notice towards the end of Pardews Exeter preview. Lambert gives his bib to Pards. Pardews face doesnt look best pleased and Rickie is shaking his head. Probably nothing but does look a little suspect.
Footballfan Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 Very interested to see which team AP puts out in light of the JPT & FAC games coming up. I bet he plays Lambert & Barnard up front though & Puncheon starts as he cant play in either. Really looking forward to it tomorrow, but not the 3+ hour drive to get there! it's only 100 miles 2 1/2 max
Weston Saint Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 I suspect the starting line up will be Davis Otsemobor - Fonte - Seaborne - Harding Antonio - Schneiderlin - Puncheon - Lallana Lambert - Barnard
Appy Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 We'll win there. I don't know why I'm so confident, but with Punch in the side making his debut, I think we'll be too strong for them. Interesting to see how Seaborne fares on his debut, hope he does well to shut the moaning Exeter fans up about his ability. 2-0 to us, with a much better performance than of late. It was interesting to see how seaborne did on his debut. We drew 1-1 with millwall.
martel Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 If it isn't then there is something seriously wrong. I'm fully expecting three points. Careful,Leeds lost there just a few weeks ago, so three points will not be as easy as some are saying
Neilza Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 I hope the team is Davis Otsemebor Jaidi Fonte Harding Antonio Morgan James Puncheon Lallana Barnard Jaidi is better at CB, especially away from home and with it being Seabourne's old club. Barnard played up top on his own for Southend I believe and got himself 15+ goals, so give Rickie a rest and let Lee have a go.
RedWillie Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 Tougher than we think, very hard to get anything down there and we will have to be on good form, make no mistake. Please let us not start like last Saturday.... Up the Saints
hutch Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 No harm in giving Rickie a rest before the cup games. The way he's playing at the moment, he'll probably score from the bench anyway.
benjii Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 Think I might play: ------------------KD----------------- JO-------Fonte-----Seabourne-----Mills Antonio-------MS----PW-------Puncheon ---------Barnard-------Waigo-----------
corky morris Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 it's only 100 miles 2 1/2 max Not from Shropshire mate! It takes 2 1/2 - 2 3/4 to get to home games 180 miles each way. Thank **** for Nintendo's & chocolate or mine & VFTT's boys would cause havoc!
Arizona Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 Davis Thomas - Fonte - Seabourn - Mills Waigo - Morgan - James - Puncheon Lallana - Barnard
Matthew Le God Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 Davis Thomas - Fonte - Seabourn - Mills Waigo - Morgan - James - Puncheon Lallana - Barnard Who? Also Thomas won't start ahead of Otsemobor nor will Lallana be upfront. Watching them train yesterday gives a good idea as to who will start.
Arizona Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 Who? Also Thomas won't start ahead of Otsemobor nor will Lallana be upfront. Watching them train yesterday gives a good idea as to who will start. He's a new signing. Way better than Seaborne apparently. Anyway, that's just what I'd play. Rest Ricky for the two upcoming cup games.
Avenue Saint Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 Who? Also Thomas won't start ahead of Otsemobor nor will Lallana be upfront. Watching them train yesterday gives a good idea as to who will start. how did they line up in training?
Lets B Avenue Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 how did they line up in training? Don't tell him, Pike.
VectisSaint Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 I hope the team is Davis Otsemebor Jaidi Fonte Harding Antonio Morgan James Puncheon Lallana Barnard Jaidi is better at CB, especially away from home and with it being Seabourne's old club. Barnard played up top on his own for Southend I believe and got himself 15+ goals, so give Rickie a rest and let Lee have a go. I thought it might be good to use jaidi tomorrow as well, but fact is we need him for next 2 games, so likely that he will be rested tomorrow, because Seaborne isn't available for next 2.
SNSUN Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 It was interesting to see how seaborne did on his debut. We drew 1-1 with millwall. Oh whoops! I wrote that quickly! I meant his debut appearance against his former club. There, that's enough digging!
exeter_saint Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 As I live less than 5 minutes walk from 'the Park' and a semi-regular spectator at games, i'm just too excited about this game! Davis Otsemobor Fonte Jaidi Harding James Morgan Lallana Waigo Lambert Puncheon Bart, Seabourne, Thomas, Wotton, Holmes, Antonio, Barnard Having seen exeter frequently, i can confidently say the above team really really should get a good result 2moro, but i suppose its not quite that straightforward. Exeter are a good footballing side, with good movement up front and crisp, on the deck passing. They like to knock it into the channels for the forwards to pick up, so our full backs are going to need to have a solid display. Reasonably fragile at the back however, and they dont have the biggest of presences in the midfield, so a 4-3-3/4-5-1 formation should be effective.
SAR Boy Saint Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 We're just 45 mins away and can't wait. I'm really hoping to break my jinx!! Still, we shouldn't take the result for granted, as Exeter looked really handy against Leeds and MK Dons recently.
Andy_Porter Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 Can't see Pardew playing Puncheon in the middle of a four. I'd play : --------------- Davis Ostemebor - Fonte - Jaidi - Harding -------- James - Schneiderlin Antonio ----- Puncheon --- Lallana -------------- Lambert
markr27 Posted 5 February, 2010 Author Posted 5 February, 2010 Just received an email from the club stating that the travel club pick-up points have changed... 1045hrs - Winchester 1100hrs - Eastleigh 1130hrs - St marys 1100hrs seems very tight!
Nineteen Canteen Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 I suspect the starting line up will be Davis Otsemobor - Fonte - Seaborne - Harding Antonio - Schneiderlin - Puncheon - Lallana Lambert - Barnard That's the line up I would like to see with at least James, Papa and one of Jaidi/Perry/Thomas on the bench for the following reasons: Will Seaborne cope with any animosity and /or pressure of playing in front of his recent supporters? Will Puncheon live up to the expectation of playing in a central role? Will Barnard be able to make an impact with Punchoen and Lallana back and Wotton dropped and as a result a better service from midfield? Not going to the game but really looking forward to listening to the commentary on Solent. Should be a good test and a decent chance for the team to gel and new signings to shine in time for greater challenges ahead.
benjii Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 Wonder how many Saints fans will be in the home sections?
Nineteen Canteen Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 Just received an email from the club stating that the travel club pick-up points have changed... 1045hrs - Winchester 1100hrs - Eastleigh 1130hrs - St marys 1100hrs seems very tight! Seems a bit a5se about face. I thought they would go M3, A34, A303. 4 hours to get to Exeter is plenty even in worse case scenario on that route as it's only about 110 miles from the 34/303 junction - a 2hr30m drive at most even in a coach. If They are going A35 then 4 hours would seem a bit tight I agree.
Nineteen Canteen Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 Can't see Pardew playing Puncheon in the middle of a four. I'd play : --------------- Davis Ostemebor - Fonte - Jaidi - Harding -------- James - Schneiderlin Antonio ----- Puncheon --- Lallana -------------- Lambert If he doesn't play him in a middle of a four then I fear he hasn't really addressed our weakness / need for another Hammondesque player. I hope he plays him centrally in a 4 man midfield whilst appreciating your view as I would like to know if he is capable of performing that role in Hammonds continued absence and no real desire to see Wotton or James pair up with Morgan. Going to be an intriguing game with hopefully the right result but given our last two games I fear another draw is on the cards.
markr27 Posted 5 February, 2010 Author Posted 5 February, 2010 Getting to the A31/A35 junction in Dorchester can be done in just over an hour 15 on a good day, but the 35 can be a right pig The A303/A30 run has a few stretches of single carriageway which can be slow. I'd rather get there in plenty of time, rather than cutting it fine.
Nineteen Canteen Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 Getting to the A31/A35 junction in Dorchester can be done in just over an hour 15 on a good day, but the 35 can be a right pig The A303/A30 run has a few stretches of single carriageway which can be slow. I'd rather get there in plenty of time, rather than cutting it fine. If they are picking Winchester up first then it seems you are going A35? Good luck! The A303 is fine outside the summer months and major holdays and you rarely get badly held up even through the Stonehenge / Winterborne section. One final note I will be really pleased when the Pompey game is out of the way and they are settled albeit temporarily as a club with this new owner. Why? Here we are late on the eve of a massive and interesting league game and yet the build up thread has caused barely a ripple on this forum. Apathy or stupidity, I can't work it out but I know where our focus of attention should be.
pilsburydoughboy Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 Are you on drugs or does the joy in your text not spillout to all that read it? Maybe its just me
Saint Fan CaM Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 I suspect the starting line up will be Davis Otsemobor - Fonte - Seaborne - Harding Antonio - Schneiderlin - Puncheon - Lallana Lambert - Barnard +1 - looks to be our strongest line-up and AP has said he really wants to win this game.
itchen_dan Posted 5 February, 2010 Posted 5 February, 2010 I think it will be / I'd like it to be: Davis Otsemobor -- Fonte -- Seabourne -- Harding Lallana -- Schneiderlin -- Puncheon -- Holmes Lambert -- Barnard
Minsk Posted 6 February, 2010 Posted 6 February, 2010 I would go with: --------------Kelvin----------------- JO-----Fonte-------Seabourne------Harding Antonio----James----Morgan-----Puncheon ----------Waigo------Barnard------------- Subs: Bart, Thomas, Perry, Mills, Wotton, Lallana, Lambert
toofarnorth Posted 6 February, 2010 Posted 6 February, 2010 The thing is in most of our games there has been somewhere we are weak (James at RB, Wotton in CM being the main two). Looking at that team EVERYONE is up to standard. They just have to perform like it. From what i've seem of Ostemobor so far i'd have Thomas in ahead of him if James is in Midfield.
toofarnorth Posted 6 February, 2010 Posted 6 February, 2010 And i'd have Jaidi ahead of Seabourne but i guess he'll be rested for the cup games
SO16_Saint Posted 6 February, 2010 Posted 6 February, 2010 Davis Ostemobor Fonte Seaborne Harding Waigo Schneiderlin James Llama Puncheon Barnard
VectisSaint Posted 6 February, 2010 Posted 6 February, 2010 Have I missed something, why do so many think that Lambert should be or will be rested today? He has had a week off, why does he need a rest, agreed he looked out of sorts during January at times, probably result of the virus or whatever he had earlier. No sane manager would "rest" the league's top scorer before an important match that could define the rest of our season. I can understand resting Jaidi because he just isn't up to 3 games in a week and we have cover, but Rickie, no way.
SuperMikey Posted 6 February, 2010 Posted 6 February, 2010 I'd like to see... -------------Davis--------------- Semi--S'bourne--Fonte----Harding Waigo--Morgan--James--Puncheon -------Barnard---Lallana---------- Subs: Bart, Thomas, Jaidi, Wotton, Holmes, Antonio, Lambert I know we won't line up like that, but I think we'll get the 3 points with a team like that. I'll be disappointed with anything less than 3 points today really, although I suspect that a Leeds style slip-up could be on the cards. Hope not though! COYR!
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