simondo Posted 17 October, 2011 Share Posted 17 October, 2011 anyone know of a internet feed for this game - i'm stuck in qatar and gonna miss my first game of the season :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 17 October, 2011 Share Posted 17 October, 2011 Significantly, West Ham have a very good away record. Three wins and two draws (compared to our two wins) emphasise that this is going to be a tight match. Incidentally most of the seven clubs who have a better away record than us have yet to play us at home. Make of that what you will. Without our 100% home record we clearly would not be heading the league. 3-3 draw. Watford,Doncaster and Forest is all you need to know about W'Ham's away record. When they've played at Leicester,Cardiff and Derby perhaps it will be worth looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 17 October, 2011 Share Posted 17 October, 2011 One thing this team does well is scrap like hell for an hour to gain the right to play, that along with the ability to score goals makes us a difficult proposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 17 October, 2011 Share Posted 17 October, 2011 Really? You mean without winning games of football, we would not be top of the league? Ground-breaking stuff. Re-read the whole post and don't quote out of context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 17 October, 2011 Share Posted 17 October, 2011 Or swap Chaplow with Lallana and bring in Holmes on the left. Attack the ****ers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted 17 October, 2011 Share Posted 17 October, 2011 Crab lungs - are you serious about leaving Guly out or was that a mistake. He is undoubtedly one that has exceeded my expectations this year and all the opposition fans area talking about him as one of the two biggest threats in our side. Has been MOTM for me in 4 of last 6 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 17 October, 2011 Share Posted 17 October, 2011 My God there are some arrogants SOB's on their boards... I can't believe some of the crap some of them say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 17 October, 2011 Share Posted 17 October, 2011 I really don't think Lallana will play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 17 October, 2011 Share Posted 17 October, 2011 Blocks 1 and 2 open for this game great to see SMS full again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 17 October, 2011 Share Posted 17 October, 2011 Interesting that so many pickers of the team are keeping Fox at left back despite Harding being fit again. If West Ham attack down the flanks go with Harding and push Fox to left side of midfield in Lallana's probable absence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 17 October, 2011 Share Posted 17 October, 2011 Do not agree with 1 up front at home, and Guly has to be in the starting line up. Lalana will not play! I have a terrible feeling that we will lose or draw to West Ham, and if not you just know know that are home going to lose our home run to Brighton..... what goes around comes around and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysfc Posted 17 October, 2011 Share Posted 17 October, 2011 Am actually Buzzing for this one tomorrow night and Yes it would be Good to see St Marys full again for a change! Am debating whether to go with Chaplow or not as I thought he was the MOTM in the first half at Derby before Lambert took over in the 2nd half and Bossed it as well as scoring a Great goal as well for 1-1-Or whether to bring in Holmes in or something but we'l see! I think we'l win 2-1 with Lambert n Cork/Hooiveld or Lalanna if he does play! COYR !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperm_john Posted 17 October, 2011 Share Posted 17 October, 2011 hopefully we will be in our 'we'll score one more than you' mood tomorrow night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 17 October, 2011 Share Posted 17 October, 2011 I suppose this is what the pundits call " a six-pointer " ...what a stupid phrase! ...but it's clear that if we win.. we'll be 5 points clear, a defeat then we will drop to second . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 17 October, 2011 Author Share Posted 17 October, 2011 My God there are some arrogants SOB's on their boards... I can't believe some of the crap some of them say after many saying how comfortable they will find it one adds; I think we're in danger of respecting Southampton too much in this thread. Yes, they've had a promotion bounce (as did Brighton for a few games) and they've played well. They may do a Norwich and go straight up again. They may fall away once the euphoria of promotion wears off. Either way, we were playing two divisions higher than them just six months ago and we've got stronger since. We should have enough to beat them and there should be no way they should be capable of 'passing us off the park' or anything like it. Whatever happens, I back us to give a good account of ourselves tomorrow. Personally, I think we'll win 2-0 and give ourselves a real platform to push on from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 17 October, 2011 Share Posted 17 October, 2011 anyone know of a internet feed for this game - i'm stuck in qatar and gonna miss my first game of the season :-( Keep an eye on http://www.firstrowsports.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_lambden Posted 17 October, 2011 Share Posted 17 October, 2011 "Almunia: Southampton game like facing Barcelona": http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-Manuel-Almunia-compares-crunch-trip-Southampton-to-facing-Barcelona-in-Champions-League-final-with-Arsenal-article814523.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 17 October, 2011 Share Posted 17 October, 2011 Whatever happens, we won't be carp. Of that I am confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 Dear God man! If you had any sort of marriage your wife would understand you NEED to be at this match. Take the day off and have a meal at lunchtime instead (KFC bargain bucket etc). I have changed the dates of a family holiday in April so me and my boys wont miss the Portsmouth game! Pm me her number, i'll have a word. Thanks for the offer! The problem is I also have a season ticket at Cardiff Blues rugby and so watch over 40 live matches a year. Our lives already revolve around the sporting calendar and an evening birthday missed would be one step too far. Don't worry, I'm getting enough grief off my eldest son because we aren't going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 Too much negativity on here guys. They may well be our toughest test yet, but we are theirs too. 5 home games, 5 wins, 15 goals scored. A packed fortress St. Mary's, we can do it, we will do it - Come On You Saints!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 Thanks for the offer! The problem is I also have a season ticket at Cardiff Blues rugby and so watch over 40 live matches a year. Our lives already revolve around the sporting calendar and an evening birthday missed would be one step too far. Don't worry, I'm getting enough grief off my eldest son because we aren't going! An evening of going to the loo on a regular basis to get updates on your i-phone it is then..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellgirl Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 For N.A. to drop the captain several times and sub him should tell some of you that he is not up to the job at this level.Good journeyman but no finesse or flair and can't hold the shape of the midfield,sorry but he has worried me a lot lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 Will be a cracking game against a very good side. I can see it being won in midfield. If we keep the ball and frustrate them i think that will win us the game. We always seem to score, so if they play 1 up front, i can see them losing their cool and spreading play all over the place, which will suit us. Just hope the full backs remember to defend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 For N.A. to drop the captain several times and sub him should tell some of you that he is not up to the job at this level.Good journeyman but no finesse or flair and can't hold the shape of the midfield,sorry but he has worried me a lot lately. ???? I think it's more tactical than a problem with Deano who has been excellent this season. If it's going to be a tight packed midfield I can see Dean starting tonight alongside Cork (as long as NA doesn't play him a RB again) to help stop us getting overrun, Morgan back to the bench I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellgirl Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 It's going to be a great night,can't wait. West Ham supporters staying should be interesting after match discussion ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 I'm going to the game with a West Ham fan tonight, ergo we will lose 3-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 I'm going to the game with a West Ham fan tonight, ergo we will lose 3-2 Schoolboy error. Last time I did something like that, I went with a Leeds fan. 3-0 up and I opened my mouth. 2nd half - ******** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 I'm going to the game with a West Ham fan tonight, ergo we will lose 3-2 Could you not go for the good of the team............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 The game is going to be broadcast on Radio 5 Live Sports Extra tonight for those of you with access to digital radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 For N.A. to drop the captain several times and sub him should tell some of you that he is not up to the job at this level.Good journeyman but no finesse or flair and can't hold the shape of the midfield,sorry but he has worried me a lot lately. I think you need to check the definition of 'journeyman' considering DH has only been signed to 3 clubs his whole career. I also think Hammond has had a great season and you're completely wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 Message to Agent Pilchards at Staplewood...Is Adam still on crutches? Big Sam wants to know if you post yesterday was a hoax? Keep it under you hat - and PM me with the answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 Right, lets take it to the f**kers. Use Fox and Richardson's attacking runs down the flanks and stay tight in the middle by overrunning them with Chappy's energy, Cork's presence and Schneiderlin's intelligence (Or easily swap in Hammond for Morgan but I would prefer having Morgan's more calming presence in their for when they innevitably pump balls and bodies over the top.) Have De Ridder providing the pace going forward with Rickie and Guly working to find space and support each other. Bring them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 Nothing to fear here. West Ham will fancy their chances and come at us. We love it when this happens and will pick them off. Comfortable 3-1 win me thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 Nothing to fear here. West Ham will fancy their chances and come at us. We love it when this happens and will pick them off. Comfortable 3-1 win me thinks. From what I can tell from their forums WHU have turnned up to parked men behind the ball to stifle home teams and then try and nick something. I can't see big Sam changing that against a team who are scoring for fun and un-beaten at home. Can't see WHU coming at us TBF. Though maybe Big sam will throw cuation to the wind and play into our hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian the Red Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 Just ordered my Coventry tickets and was told by a very friendly young lady that West Ham tickets nearly all gone and that they have OPENED BLOCK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammysaint Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 West Ham should win on paper, they have Noble Nolan and Carew who are prem players, so I would be happy with a draw because if WHU play there best there beat us with no Lallana and De Ridder not hitting form yet, cuz were struggle out wide to be creative and get decent balls to Lambo and Guly relying on Cork and Hammond to beat there decent CMs Noble and Nolan. IF Lallana is fit and De Ridder plays like he can were win this one, but its a big IF as we need Lallana he is the best player outside the prem in English football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian the Red Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 On paper we have an equally strong squad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 Taylor and Tomkins -decent players- are probably out for them. IMO their midfield is pretty static, so if we can show anything like the same intensity and energy we did against Leeds, Man U etc -and one of the backbones of our success at home, we've got a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbert Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 From what I can tell from their forums WHU have turnned up to parked men behind the ball to stifle home teams and then try and nick something. I can't see big Sam changing that against a team who are scoring for fun and un-beaten at home. Can't see WHU coming at us TBF. Though maybe Big sam will throw cuation to the wind and play into our hands. He's on record as saying he'll pack the midfield - could be bluff of course, but I think you're right they'll try to stop us playing and hope to nick something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 Adkins has shuffled his pack well this season, but still doesn't have a "Best midfield". He is alternating between Schniderlin, Hammond and Chaplow off the bench (Most times) with Cork starting. Hammond didnt have a great impact on Saturday (Primarily as he was playing further up the pitch than his preferred defensive midfield role). But I do think we will see changes tonight. I can see Chaplow starting again with Hammond. If Lallana doesnt start, then you might see all three (Morgan) I wouldnt be surprised to see Guly on the bench and Fox dropped in favour of Harding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
23rdSaint Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 I think we'll win. Sure, it'll be tougher than most of the home games we've had this season, but there's no reason why we can't come out with the three points. Saints 2-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 (edited) I imagine in truth we're the same, but your average football fan really doesn't know much about oppostion most of the time take this quote from the WHU forum. Also they have just come up and are running on the buzz of winning a lesser division, one blip and the confidence will drain. Very important game this evening Who's going down to the Amex to get our trophy back? Will break poor Poyet's heart that will people forgetting who one last seasons league title. Edited 18 October, 2011 by doddisalegend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 Just did a job at the Mayflower. One of the lighting guys was wearing a WHU shirt so I had a bit of ribbing with him. He reckons we'll win tonight. I mentioned Carew and Nolan, he said Nolans the problem with their team, he's the captain and allardyce likes him so he has to be accommodated, apparently their fans at away games keep chanting 4-4-2 when they start on the allardyce 4-5-1 hoofball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 Taylor should get a nice reception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 Lee Barnard was on the build up video, does that mean he's available for selection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 Taylor should get a nice reception. Think he's injured - at least, that's their OS is saying: http://www.whufc.com/articles/20111017/southampton-match-preview_2236884_2484923 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 I think you need to check the definition of 'journeyman' considering DH has only been signed to 3 clubs his whole career. I also think Hammond has had a great season and you're completely wrong.I agree with you (the clue is in the username.....bless her) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 West Ham should win on paper, they have Noble Nolan and Carew who are prem players.Wrong, they are Championship players, this is a FACT. By your reckoning then, I assume you believe Lambert is a League 1 player? If they were that great they would have been snapped up to the premier league. Lets not get too carried away, Birmingham dropped down from the prem last season, I remember all the hype before that game to......we tore them a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 Is Adam likely to be fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan17 Posted 18 October, 2011 Share Posted 18 October, 2011 Is Adam likely to be fit? Wondering this myself - Echo says we are hopeful. Well, yes, we are all hopefull..... Is THEVMAN or Weston about at all? They usually know?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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