up and away Posted 30 October, 2011 Share Posted 30 October, 2011 Originally Posted by Asaint4ever Don't change a winning team! I'm pretty sure NA doesn't think like that. For the Reading game he lamented the fact that he only made one change from the side that won the previous game, and said it was perhaps a mistake by him. The selection of Butterfield instead of Richardson (and his reasoning behind it) shows that Adkins makes decision on selection to suit each individual game. He may not think like that, but he has come out with that regret a few times now so I think it's a lot closer than that. The key will be the energy of our midfield against the energy of theirs. You don't have to go too far back to Reading but I don't think Posh will be capable after a tough away game beforehand. The problem against Reading was our midfield was nullified, Chaplow ran around a lot, but mainly trying to recover balls that had ricocheted off in the challenge. Luckily Reading were relatively toothless, otherwise we would have been in trouble. I doubt Lallana will be up for a full shift so although I can see getting through against Posh, it's what we will have left for Coventry that really concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney Posted 30 October, 2011 Share Posted 30 October, 2011 Top of the league and playing some of our best football for years. Please people if you can make it get yourselves down to St Marys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 30 October, 2011 Share Posted 30 October, 2011 Id play Morgan instead of Hammond, he seems to have lost it in the last few games. Id also be tempted to play De Ridder just behind Lambert if Gully isnt fit, DC took the goal well but did nothing apart from giving the ball away a few times. But if we play like we did in the first half we should be ok Have to say Connely was indeed poor apart from the goal where all the work was done by a team mate though it was a tidy finish for sure...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 30 October, 2011 Share Posted 30 October, 2011 Got to keep Chappers and Lallana and NA would not dream of breaking up our top centre midfield pairing of Cork and Hammond.... Some posters still can't get their head round how invaluable Hammond is to the side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAZZA 92 Posted 30 October, 2011 Share Posted 30 October, 2011 We will play a diamond tuesday night with Lallana at the tip and Morgan at the base with Hammond and Chappers either side I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raging Bull Posted 30 October, 2011 Share Posted 30 October, 2011 We will play a diamond tuesday night with Lallana at the tip and Morgan at the base with Hammond and Chappers either side I think Cork played well yesterday, it would be harsh to drop him from a game he'd probably excel in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 30 October, 2011 Share Posted 30 October, 2011 Cork played well yesterday, it would be harsh to drop him from a game he'd probably excel in. You mean "rest" surely ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsacar saint Posted 30 October, 2011 Share Posted 30 October, 2011 As second top championship scorers behind us,they have to be taken very seriously.However saying that defensively they can be suspect,so this could be an absolute cracker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAZZA 92 Posted 30 October, 2011 Share Posted 30 October, 2011 Cork played well yesterday, it would be harsh to drop him from a game he'd probably excel in. After playing 3 games in a week I think he will be rested. All about the squad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr27 Posted 30 October, 2011 Share Posted 30 October, 2011 Wouldn't be surprised if Guly is deemed unfit, De Ridder gets the nod over Connolly and there is a slight reshuffle (Lallana to behind striker, Chaplow left etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 30 October, 2011 Share Posted 30 October, 2011 Fair to say Chappers is going to be well up for this one what with the dislike between him and Fergie. I wouldn't mind seeing us start with the same team as against Boro. I know Butters was an enforced changed but he played well enough to earn another game I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 People seem to be missing the threat of this game. Middlesbrough don't score freely, so at 2-0 their heads were down and it was game over. Peterborough however will keep going for 90 minutes and attack throughout, as likely to score at 0-0, 3-0 or 3-3. Very tough game. 2-2 I reckon. I think the Posh might well give us a more difficult game than Boro. Still can't see why people think the Boro were an OK side. I put the whole game into the memory on the decoder box so I've looked at it again in it's entirety,still can't see that Boro were anything other than very mediocre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellgirl Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 Can it be the beer goggles that make Hammond look a good player ? He races around achieving little, his passing is poor he connected once with a long ball,his brain and feet don't seem to work together at all. I think he does his best and puts in lots of effort which is admirable but is he good enough at this level,it is not ideal to be unhappy with one of our boys who collectively are doing a wonderful job but I never see this wonderful partnership with Cork and I really want to and I watch intently as I am so proud of our team and want them to achieve their dream and ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 Can it be the beer goggles that make Hammond look a good player ? He races around achieving little, his passing is poor he connected once with a long ball,his brain and feet don't seem to work together at all. I think he does his best and puts in lots of effort which is admirable but is he good enough at this level,it is not ideal to be unhappy with one of our boys who collectively are doing a wonderful job but I never see this wonderful partnership with Cork and I really want to and I watch intently as I am so proud of our team and want them to achieve their dream and ours. It must be, as I like many others agree Hammond has excelled so far this season, i had my doubts about him but he has really stepped up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 Can it be the beer goggles that make Hammond look a good player ? He races around achieving little, his passing is poor he connected once with a long ball,his brain and feet don't seem to work together at all. I think he does his best and puts in lots of effort which is admirable but is he good enough at this level,it is not ideal to be unhappy with one of our boys who collectively are doing a wonderful job but I never see this wonderful partnership with Cork and I really want to and I watch intently as I am so proud of our team and want them to achieve their dream and ours. If you have ever played football you will realise that a teammate who is always available, never shirks a tackle, plays it simple, has a great engine, is always focused, always driven and leads by example is a great asset to have on the pitch ! He may not possess the lavish creativity of others but is essential to the make up of the total unit ! Dean Hammond comes into this category and I feel sure that the manager and the other players appreciate this too ! I also don't believe that he is captain for no reason ! All IMHO of course ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 22,134 Source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 (edited) Can it be the beer goggles that make Hammond look a good player ? He races around achieving little, his passing is poor he connected once with a long ball,his brain and feet don't seem to work together at all. I think he does his best and puts in lots of effort which is admirable but is he good enough at this level,it is not ideal to be unhappy with one of our boys who collectively are doing a wonderful job but I never see this wonderful partnership with Cork and I really want to and I watch intently as I am so proud of our team and want them to achieve their dream and ours. Jesus what a thinly veiled attempt to get to see more of Morgan, I'm guessing early 20 something French men are more your cup of tea than a good english lad ehh? Edited 31 October, 2011 by doddisalegend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 We need to remember that although our attack has maintained the high standard set at the start of the season, our defence has continually improved. We've conceded 2 goals in the last 5 games. Last season Posh didn't have to face up to Richardson, Fonte, Hooiveld & Fox. And they did have CMS. It would take a pretty substantial lapse not to win this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 I reckon a tub thumping, end to end, dodgy defending, thrills and spills 5-3 to Saints and a smile on the face of all who turn up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellboypete Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 Their away form isn't too brilliant - W2 D1 L4 F10 A13 GD3 Wins at Brizzle C & p***** draw at Millwall So they don't look too good away to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 Picked this up on a posh forum I agree with you, having watched Southampton a few times this season, definitely the manager needs to be thinking a thrashing is the last thing we need so perhaps for this match we need a much more defensive line up. Go with the team and tactics yesterday and we will concede five or six. We have for the past season and a bit relied on/developed the attacking nature of our game so personally I'd struggle to name a defensive line up. Given the style of football we play ( a little Keeganish at Newcastle) what do you feel would be our most defensive lineup? Plenty of goals (hopefully mostly from saints) tommorrow surely........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 He may not think like that, but he has come out with that regret a few times now so I think it's a lot closer than that. The key will be the energy of our midfield against the energy of theirs. You don't have to go too far back to Reading but I don't think Posh will be capable after a tough away game beforehand. The problem against Reading was our midfield was nullified, Chaplow ran around a lot, but mainly trying to recover balls that had ricocheted off in the challenge. Luckily Reading were relatively toothless, otherwise we would have been in trouble. I doubt Lallana will be up for a full shift so although I can see getting through against Posh, it's what we will have left for Coventry that really concerns. At Reading Saints were not as energetically forceful as they had been against West Ham. Passing was less clinical and sharp, and Reading's midfielders were usualy first to the ball, and frequently took the ball off Saints players. Hopefully, everyone will not be as fatigued this Tuesday though our players might again be feeling the after-effects of playing another top team on the Saturday. Fitness will decide this match. If we make mistakes Posh's sharpshooters will punish us in a way that Reading couldn't. I'm not predicting the result, though I will be gutted if we lose or draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warsash saint Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 Can it be the beer goggles that make Hammond look a good player ? He races around achieving little, his passing is poor he connected once with a long ball,his brain and feet don't seem to work together at all. I think he does his best and puts in lots of effort which is admirable but is he good enough at this level,it is not ideal to be unhappy with one of our boys who collectively are doing a wonderful job but I never see this wonderful partnership with Cork and I really want to and I watch intently as I am so proud of our team and want them to achieve their dream and ours. Oh dear [face palm smilie] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 Amazed no one seems to have gone for the very obvious 3-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianoneils slidingtackle Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 3 - 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 Would love to see us give them a spanking but would settle for a gritty 1-0 if thats what it has to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohwhenthesaints Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 If we take an early lead then this could be our biggest win of the season so far. You can't take your foot off the gas against them though, they never give up and score shedloads of late goals. Should be a hell of a game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints67 Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 I hope we do to them what they did to Ipswich but they keep 11 players on the pitch. I want Ferguson (Jnr) to have no excuses as to why their team was pulverised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MongoNeil Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 Reading all the posts above, this is the most nailed on, 0-0 bore draw ever now surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 One thing I noticed against Palace was the way Butterfield hugged the sidelines and the defenders were never drawn out to him, giving that extra second for him to aim his cross. Having watched the extended highlights from Saturday exactly the same thing happened for Guly's first. What a cross that man has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 One thing I noticed against Palace was the way Butterfield hugged the sidelines and the defenders were never drawn out to him, giving that extra second for him to aim his cross. Having watched the extended highlights from Saturday exactly the same thing happened for Guly's first. What a cross that man has. Yup, look at his cross for the first goal at Plymouth away last season, and that was with his left foot. His crossing from deep seemed like it was a conscious tactical decision on Saturday, as Middlesborough's formation meant there was more room in deep areas and less further towards their penalty area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 22,134 I'm off down Ladbrokes straight away .... this man is ITK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 4-0 to the mighty Saints...... WIFM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 --------------------DAVIS------------------- BUTTERS------FONTE----HOOIVELD------FOX CHAPPERS--HAMMOND---MORGAN----LALLANA ------------LAMBERT----GULY--------------- Subs: Bart, Martin, Cork, De Ridder, Connolly 4-2 Lambert x2 De Ridder Lallana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellboypete Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 I'm off down Ladbrokes straight away .... this man is ITK Fairly long walk then Eric? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 Fairly long walk then Eric? Good point and well presented!!! Still haven't got around to sending Mrs DBP an email re my daughter - been run off my feet - back for 21 days and today is the first day without any visitors - i'm totally knackered and ready for a holiday!! But please warn her that some weirdo stranger claiming to know you will be requesting contact details etc soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 Just returned from dropping off my Grandson after a week with us and him being with us to see us thrash 'Boro 3 - 0. My S I L is a Posh STH and says if Posh are allowed to play football then expect an upset. He agrees with me that Saints v 'Boro was one of the best games he's seen this season but don't get complacent because it could be opur undoing. I still think we'll have the edge and I'm going for a 2 - 1 win for saints. COYR's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 Sorry about the typo It should read 'our undoing' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976_Child Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 Tomorrow night's game of Association Football has all the ear-marks of a banana skin. They are not dissimilar to us, they play good football and know how to kick and/or head the ball into the goal. Let's not get carried away with the success from the Boro game. Yes, we played them off the park, but posh are a different sort of team. At least they don't have mackail smith this year though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 [quote=1976_Child;1176551 At least they don't have mackail smith this year though. They've got some new kid though,same sort of strike rate as CMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 How are tickets going? I think we should get 27,000 plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 I think we should get 27,000 plus. You think there will get more on a Tuesday night against Peterborough, than there was on a Saturday against 3rd place Middlesborough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEVMAN Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 As i stated earlier 22,134 this info coming from my clairvoyant mate who works on the turnstiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 I'll go 3 - 1 to Saints but will be happy with a scrappy 1 nil as Posh arn't that bad a side and could cause us a few problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 I'll go 3 - 1 to Saints but will be happy with a scrappy 1 nil as Posh arn't that bad a side and could cause us a few problems. Can't see us "nilling" them to be honest. Could be a draw but more likely 3-3 than 0-0. However, if the defence play like they did Saturday, we should win the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperm_john Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 my m8 at soton uni said they are doing student tickets for 15 quid plus two drink vouchers each for a couple of pints ....he has amassed quite a lot of people who wouldnt normally go...! students and free drinks eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblyone Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 Got to keep Chappers and Lallana and NA would not dream of breaking up our top centre midfield pairing of Cork and Hammond.... Some posters still can't get their head round how invaluable Hammond is to the side... Agree completely.......those who doubt this just spend a few minutes watching how Hammond directs play and also tucks in and covers whenever other players are out of position during an attack. I also think this aspect of Hammond's game is allowed to flourish with Chaplow in the team as it allows us to seamlessly change to Adkins 'diamond' formation during a game with the aforementioned players a natural top and bottom point of that system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 Gotta be the same starting 11 as Saturday for me. If we play like we did on Saturday (and the entire season at home infact) then I can see us winning this at a canter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 0-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miffy Posted 31 October, 2011 Share Posted 31 October, 2011 6-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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