Teddy Nutkins Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Anyone know if any of our, previously injured players are available for selection against Watford, as there is not a lot of info on the OS.?
Scummer Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Svensson isn't: http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/3765987.Svensson_won_t_be_rushed_back_into_action/
saintwarwick Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Anyone know if any of our, previously injured players are available for selection against Watford, as there is not a lot of info on the OS.? Not sure myself but the OS will probably update us on Sunday.
Teddy Nutkins Posted 17 October, 2008 Author Posted 17 October, 2008 Not sure myself but the OS will probably update us on Sunday. Indeed, guess i'll just wait for the team to be announced at 10 to 3 tomorrow.Seriously it is really a ****-poor effort by the OS.
Seaford Saint Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Indeed, guess i'll just wait for the team to be announced at 10 to 3 tomorrow.Seriously it is really a ****-poor effort by the OS. Teddy, Are you gonna write some more about your time at SFC?
trousers Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Have any fullbacks been signed? We don't need any. We've got attacking midfielder Rudolf Skacel pumped up and waiting in the wings
Teddy Nutkins Posted 17 October, 2008 Author Posted 17 October, 2008 Have any fullbacks been signed? No, just spoken to Dennis Hollywood and Bob Mcarthy to see if they are available but they are going to a BBQ at Roger Fry's house, Mark Dennis is cooking apparently.
trousers Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Southampton v Watford CHAMPIONSHIP Venue: St Mary's Stadium Date: Saturday, 18 October Kick-off: 1500 BST Coverage: Full commentary on BBC Radio Solent on 96.1 FM Southampton report no new injury concerns, with captain Michael Svensson still missing with a knee problem. Midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin also remains on the sidelines, along with long-term absentee Jason Euell. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7665089.stm p.s. ever so slightly dull observation of the day....anyone else noticed that the BBC web page name for the CCC is 'eng_div_1'; League one is 'eng_div_2' and League Two is 'eng_div_3' ? Good to see the good old Beeb is keeping a-pace with the modern world.
slickmick Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Davis Cork Perry Lancashire Mills Thompson Wotton ? Surman Lallana John/Roberson If Morgan is not available, dont know who I'd choose.
Teddy Nutkins Posted 17 October, 2008 Author Posted 17 October, 2008 Teddy, Are you gonna write some more about your time at SFC? Not sure, i have a couple written in draft form back before S4E went tits up, Saint Lee spoke to me about continuing on thesaintsforum, but nothing happened, guess i could send one in to the new Saints Web and see if they want to use it.
Fowllyd Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Not sure, i have a couple written in draft form back before S4E went tits up, Saint Lee spoke to me about continuing on thesaintsforum, but nothing happened, guess i could send one in to the new Saints Web and see if they want to use it. If it's anything like the ones you did for S4E back in the day, then they bloody well should want to use it.
saintbob40 Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Cork and Surman at CM as per Norwich (it was a mistake to change it for Coventry)if Morgan still not fit. If Morgan fit Cork and Morgan at CM with Surman on the left of the three in the 4-2-3-1. Do we have another RB? Can Gillett play there?
saintjay77 Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Skacel must be fit again so must be worth a shout. although the excuse will probably not match fit. Will be gutted if Morgan is not available and IMO the result will depend on him being in the team or not. Anyone got any idea on what the team have been woprking on during the break? (please someone tell me its been defending)
trousers Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Skacel must be fit again so must be worth a shout. although the excuse will probably not match fit. There was a blatant opportunity to play him in the reserves on Tuesday to get him match fit, but it didn't happen.
Alanh Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Davis Cork Perry Lancashire Mills Thompson Wotton ? Surman Lallana John/Roberson If Morgan is not available, dont know who I'd choose. Unlikely I would have thought given that we play 4-2-3-1 FWIW here's my selection. Davis Cork - Lancashire - Perry - Mills Cork - Wotton McG - Lallana - Surman Robertson Bench: Bart, James, BWP, Stern, Thompson
saintbob40 Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Unlikely I would have thought given that we play 4-2-3-1 FWIW here's my selection. Davis Cork - Lancashire - Perry - Mills Cork - Wotton McG - Lallana - Surman Robertson Bench: Bart, James, BWP, Stern, Thompson Cloning Cork...thats pretty extreme? Dollly the sheep to play a roving role in the centre of the park chewing up the turf.
saintjay77 Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 There was a blatant opportunity to play him in the reserves on Tuesday to get him match fit, but it didn't happen. Not sure what the excuse was then but we could take our pick from Still not fit forgotten we still pay him needed for saturday (hahahahahahahahahaha) too old not needed at all and probably plenty more excuses
slickmick Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 There was a blatant opportunity to play him in the reserves on Tuesday to get him match fit, but it didn't happen. Looks like there's a stalemate situation going on. If as rumoured, its to do with appearance fees, then I don't see the point in playing him in the reserves either. We need to build an up and coming replacement. Either Saints stomp up the cash to play him, which seems unlikely as we are trying to cut costs, or he accepts a new offer, which he's not obliged to do, but it would be better to put yourself in the shop window by playing. At the present all parties are suffering. Will many clubs really want to take Rudi on once his contract has expired ? Even if they do, will they pay him what he commands, after a long spell without playing ? With Mills growing in confidence and experience, the time will come when we will be saying Rudi who ? has he left yet ?
slickmick Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Unlikely I would have thought given that we play 4-2-3-1 FWIW here's my selection. Davis Cork - Lancashire - Perry - Mills Cork - Wotton McG - Lallana - Surman Robertson Bench: Bart, James, BWP, Stern, Thompson Even more unlikely, unless we have two Corks. Please not McG [-o
saintbob40 Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 "he's here, he's there he's every ****ing where, Jack Cork, Jack Cork........
Alanh Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Even more unlikely, unless we have two Corks. Please not McG [-o Schoolboy error!! Surman into central mid to replace Cork no. 2 and Skacel at left mid.
Rasiak-9- Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Davis James - Perry - Lancashire - Mills Lallana - Cork - Wotton - Surman DMG - Pekhart
trousers Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Looks like there's a stalemate situation going on. If as rumoured, its to do with appearance fees, then I don't see the point in playing him in the reserves either. We need to build an up and coming replacement. On the assumption that there are no appearance fee 'worries' if he plays for the reserves then I'd play there on a 'just in case' basis.....
saintrich Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 presumably Rasiak can't play against us? Depends if he fancies playing with a broken shoulder (or whatever it is)..
St BATman Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Davis Cork Perry Lancashire Mills Wotton Surman McGoldrick Lallana Skacel/White/Smith/Gasmi?!?!?!?! Robertson I'd mush prefer Schneiderlin to be fit and playing over Wotton. The option to my team above is push Surman forward to left wing and play Gillet CM. This would give a bit more guile but we would lack passing ability in the middle. I like Cork in midfiled but I just think he's a much better right back than James is at the moment.
St BATman Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Davis Cork Perry Lancashire Mills Wotton Surman McGoldrick Lallana Skacel/White/Smith/Gasmi?!?!?!?! Robertson I'd much prefer Schneiderlin to be fit and playing over Wotton. The other option, as I see it, to my team above is push Surman forward to left wing and play Gillet CM. This would give a bit more guile but we would lack passing ability in the middle. I like Cork in midfiled but I just think he's a much better right back than James is at the moment. can't type or edit
saintrich Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Davis Cork Perry Lancashire Mills Gillett Wotton Lallana McG Surman Robertson Subs: Forecast, James, BWP, Smith, Pekhart.
Psycrow Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Depends if he fancies playing with a broken shoulder (or whatever it is).. Oh yeah, forgot about that
trousers Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Oh yeah, forgot about that Well, someone had to shoulder the blame...... It's ok - I'd already fetched my coat in anticipation....
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Is Gillett still injured then? If he and Morgan are fit i'd go with Davis Cork, Perry, Lancashire, Skacel Lallana, Morgan, Gillett, Surman John, Pekhart Subs Forcast McGoldrick BWP Robertson Wotton 3 strikers on the bench plus one ageing utility player.
Window Cleaner Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Is Gillett still injured then? If he and Morgan are fit i'd go with Davis Cork, Perry, Lancashire, Skacel Lallana, Morgan, Gillett, Surman John, Pekhart Subs Forcast McGoldrick BWP Robertson Wotton 3 strikers on the bench plus one ageing utility player. Morgan is out,give over with Skacel-you know it ain't gone to happen-Gillett is fit and raring to go. It's all on the OS. James will play right back, Mills on the left.Perry+Lancashire Cork Wotton Surman Smith in midfield with Cork protecting James and Smith protecting Mills Lallana hanging off the front Robertson lone striker
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Morgan is out,give over with Skacel-you know it ain't gone to happen-Gillett is fit and raring to go. It's all on the OS. James will play right back, Mills on the left.Perry+Lancashire Cork Wotton Surman Smith in midfield with Cork protecting James and Smith protecting Mills Lallana hanging off the front Robertson lone striker I know Rudi is not likely to play. I was saying what i'd pick. Maybe i should have put Thomas in as well but i suppose he's too big and experienced to play in this division? So it's likely to be the same defence as Coventry game then? lets hope Jan has been working with the defence on the offside trap, man marking, positioning and preventing crosses into the box? Playing one up front does not seem to work as far i can see. I wouldn't have Wotton in the starting line up as he is slow and can't pass.
Window Cleaner Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 I know Rudi is not likely to play. I was saying what i'd pick. Maybe i should have put Thomas in as well but i suppose he's too big and experienced to play in this division? So it's likely to be the same defence as Coventry game then? lets hope Jan has been working with the defence on the offside trap, man marking, positioning and preventing crosses into the box? Playing one up front does not seem to work as far i can see. I wouldn't have Wotton in the starting line up as he is slow and can't pass. Wotton doesn't need to pass very far,he needs to be there in front of the back 4 winning the ball, dinks and dunks to Surman and Smith, they'll know what to do with it.From reports that I've had of reserve games Ryan Smith looks a bit handy, still I got that from my niece and she goes on looks rather than ability.
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Wotton doesn't need to pass very far,he needs to be there in front of the back 4 winning the ball, dinks and dunks to Surman and Smith, they'll know what to do with it.From reports that I've had of reserve games Ryan Smith looks a bit handy, still I got that from my niece and she goes on looks rather than ability. Dinks and dunks? is he playing basketball then? Wotton needs to be able to move to tackle and win the ball in midfield. If Ryan Smith has some pace and skill i'd give him a chance out wide no matter how ugly he was.
Window Cleaner Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Dinks and dunks? is he playing basketball then? Wotton needs to be able to move to tackle and win the ball in midfield. If Ryan Smith has some pace and skill i'd give him a chance out wide no matter how ugly he was. Dinking and Dunking is grid-iron speak. Means progressing by way of short passes.
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 Dinking and Dunking is grid-iron speak. Means progressing by way of short passes. I'm not sure the ref will let him get away with that :-)
Window Cleaner Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 I'm not sure the ref will let him get away with that :-) True, what we need is a new quarterback and some 300 lb linemen.
Saint Martini Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 I'd stick with Surman & Cork as the central midfielders (and I think Jan will as well) so I expect the team to be: Davis James Lancashire Perry Mills Cork Surman DMG Lallana Smith Robertson
Window Cleaner Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 I'd stick with Surman & Cork as the central midfielders (and I think Jan will as well) so I expect the team to be: Davis James Lancashire Perry Mills Cork Surman DMG Lallana Smith Robertson I think he'll go with a little more bite in midfield, Wotton instead of DMG.
JibMcdo Posted 17 October, 2008 Posted 17 October, 2008 -------------Davis Gillett----Perry----Lancs----Mills ---------Cork-----Surman Robertson---Lallana-------Smith ------------Pekhart Subs: Forecast, Wotton, James, White, McG Or 4-4-2 with Robertson up front and Lallana on the right.
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