Itchen_block4 Posted 29 January, 2012 Posted 29 January, 2012 Davis Richardson, Martin, Fonte?, Fox Guly, Schneiderlin, Cork, Falque Lambert, Connolly Bart, Harding, Hammond, Puncheon, Lee Lallana in for Falque and put Falque on the bench instead of Puncheon. Puncheon apparently was good against Millwall, but he came off knackered and its no surprise as he hasn't played for so long. He needs to be brought back gently to avoid an injury.
Wade Garrett Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Not too sure about Martin and Fonte together at the back. They are both right-footed and Martin looked really uncomfortable playing as the left-sided CB earlier in the season. If we sign Collins in time, he might be thrown in straight away.
Avenue Saint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 (edited) ..................Davis Richardson, Martin, Fonte, Fox SDR, Schneiderlin, Cork, Puncheon .................Lambert, Lee Bart, Jaidi, Falque, Guly, Connolly. Edited 30 January, 2012 by Avenue Saint gremlins on pc editing post!
James Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 DAVIS RICHARDSON FONTE MARTIN FOX PUNCHEON MORGAN CORK LALLANA/DE RIDDER LAMBERT GULY That would do nicely. As others have said, I think the outcome depends on us taking an early lead, too many times in recent games we've started sluggishly and been punished (where we weren't punished earlier in the season) we can't afford to let that happen tomorrow. COYR
Wade Garrett Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 An overwhelming majority of the best centre back partnerships now and throughout history have been both right footed. True, but Martin did struggle on the left side.
Ken Tone Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 True, but Martin did struggle on the left side. And Fonte also looks uncomfortable on the left. It is an issue. But maybe Martin's continuous and continuing improvement includes learning to play on the left too.
jimbojones10 Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 davis richardson fonte martin fox guly hammond cork lallana dc lambert. we need to play denno to break up play in the middle of the park playing morgan will leave too much space between defence and midfield for wittingham ect. guly is so much better on the right then up front and him dc and lallana link up well playing off lambert.
Um Bongo Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Think we'll line up: Davis Richardson Fonte Martin Fox Cork Hammond Schneiderlin Lallana Lambert Guly Bart Harding Puncheon Sharp Lee
Saint Charlie Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Not sure Sharp would be able to play tomorrow even if he did sign in time.
Appy Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Not sure Sharp would be able to play tomorrow even if he did sign in time. If we sign him as an emergency loan and then sign him permenantly afterwards he can play.
Pancake Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 ………………..Davis Richardson, Martin, Fonte, Fox SDR, Schneiderlin, Cork, Puncheon .................Lambert, Lee Bart, Jaidi, Falque, Guly, Connolly. Who is Hellip?
SaintNeil90 Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Has Thevman spoken yet? Unless one of Fonte/ Hooiveld is back or we sign a CB we will lose.
Minsk Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 (edited) Chaplow could be seen training in the interviews wit Nie and Kelvin on SaintsPlayer. Would be great to have him back, but doubt he would start. ----------------Kelvin------------------- Richardson--Fonte-----Martin------Fox Puncheon-----Cork----Morgan---Lallana -------------Lambert---Guly--------- Subs; Bart, Harding, Hammond, Chappers, Lee Edited 30 January, 2012 by Minsk if Lallana is fit
SaintNeil90 Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Pretty sure as long as a Sharp signs before midday tomorrow he can play against Cardiff. The only reason it has to be 12pm on Friday for weekend games is because Saturday is not a normal working day where as Tuesday is?
Window Cleaner Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Chaplow could be seen training in the interviews wit Nie and Kelvin on SaintsPlayer. Would be great to have him back, but doubt he would start. ----------------Kelvin------------------- Richardson-Fonte-----Martin--------Fox Guly-----Cork---------Moran------Puncheon -------------Lambert---Barnard--------- Subs; Bart, Harding, Hammond, Chappers, Lee Barnard to start...no thanks, push Guly up if necessary and use SDR (if there's no alternative) in his place. Lallana was in training though.
Leicestersaint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Chaplow ought to be in the starting line up since our slow decline began when he was injured. Bring him back and we might have that intensity back again.
Leicestersaint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Barnard to start...no thanks, push Guly up if necessary and use SDR (if there's no alternative) in his place. Lallana was in training though. I don't want to sound horrible but Barnard is a 3rd division player and I cannot see him featuring very much in the future. Hope I'm wrong.
Lighthouse Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 I don't want to sound horrible but Barnard is a 3rd division player and I cannot see him featuring very much in the future. Hope I'm wrong. I really don't get this. Based on what exactly? Barnard was better than Guly last season and Guly is the 3rd top scorer in the Championship. Can we at least see him play a game in the Championship before deciding he isn't good enough?
SaintNeil90 Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 I really don't get this. Based on what exactly? Barnard was better than Guly last season and Guly is the 3rd top scorer in the Championship. Can we at least see him play a game in the Championship before deciding he isn't good enough? Not that you can base it on one game but Barnard was crap at Millwall on Sat.
S-Clarke Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Davis Richardson - Fonte - Martin - Fox De Ridder - Cork - Morgan - Puncheon Guly - Lambo bench - Bart, Harding, Jaidi, Lee, Sharp
rperry Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 has everyone forgot about falque or something??
Lighthouse Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Not that you can base it on one game but Barnard was crap at Millwall on Sat. First start in about 9 months I think. "Rusty" would hardly do it justice.
Saint Fan CaM Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Cannot see Sharp not starting alongside Lambert unless he has been bought in on the understanding that he's Rickies stand-in. Strange thing is, where does that leave Lee, the only international striker in our front line? If I were him, I would be wondering whether I would be getting a game atall!
S-Clarke Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Chaplow, Lallana and Fonte clearly in full training as shown in the video preview for tomorrows game. Now it's just a case of how ready they are for match action.
Nexstar Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Solent say that Fonte and Chaplow are fit, which is brilliant news. Personally don't think that Sharp should play, considering he hasn't trained with the squad yet.
pressingon Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Don't think Sharp will start but it's such an important game he could come off the bench if needs must.
eelpie Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Davis Richardson Fonte Martin Fox Punch Spiderman Cork Lallana (or Guly if still injured) Sharp Lambert.
The9 Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 I can't see any problem starting a match fit striker, doesn't matter if he's not used to the system, etc as losing the ball in the attacking third is nothing like as problematic as it would be for a defender - you can afford to be creative and unexpected, and it takes away the predictable side of our game at just the right time.
sibster Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 I see a lot wrong with playing Billy Sharp tomorrow. Given that he signed a permanent deal after the noon deadline we would end up with a points penalty for fielding an ineligible player!! As for the team hopefully Chappers will be back firing on all cylinders and we can get the win that would restore a 4 point gap over 3rd place.
S-Clarke Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 I see a lot wrong with playing Billy Sharp tomorrow. Given that he signed a permanent deal after the noon deadline we would end up with a points penalty for fielding an ineligible player!! As for the team hopefully Chappers will be back firing on all cylinders and we can get the win that would restore a 4 point gap over 3rd place. For a weekend game we'd have been too late, yes, but for a mid-week game we have until tomorrow lunchtime - so we wouldn't be fielding an ineligible player!
sibster Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Sadly not S-Clarke. Loan signings are permitted up til 3 hours before kickoff but any permanent deals must be ratified before noon on the day before the match. The following is cut and pasted from the FL's website and doesn't appear to distinguish between weekend and midweek matches: 40.2 Subject to Regulations 40.4 and 40.5, a Player will only be eligible to play in a match organised by The League if the appropriate forms for his registration or the transfer of his registration (other than those referred to in Regulation 40.3) are received (including by facsimile) and found to be in order by the Executive by 12.00 noon on the day prior to the date of such match. Shame really as it looks like we will have to rely on our Japan International to fill the gap for the time being!!
alpine_saint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 This game is too important. Lee, Falque and maybe even Puncheon will be on the bench, available to spice things up, if Fonte, Chaplow and Lallana are fit.
derry Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 This game is too important. Lee, Falque and maybe even Puncheon will be on the bench, available to spice things up, if Fonte, Chaplow and Lallana are fit. FFS Alpine, Falque was taken off the other night because he was hopelessly lightweight. With Sharp, Lee, Chaplow, Puncheon, Guly, Connolly, Barnard, never mind Lambert to come in he is a long way back. Unless we have stupidly guaranteed appearances he won't get near the squad.
madruss Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 FFS Alpine, Falque was taken off the other night because he was hopelessly lightweight. With Sharp, Lee, Chaplow, Puncheon, Guly, Connolly, Barnard, never mind Lambert to come in he is a long way back. Unless we have stupidly guaranteed appearances he won't get near the squad. Wow, way to write off a player after one game. Best not tell spurs they've just signed such a useless player, that's all Harry needs right now
alpine_saint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 FFS Alpine, Falque was taken off the other night because he was hopelessly lightweight. With Sharp, Lee, Chaplow, Puncheon, Guly, Connolly, Barnard, never mind Lambert to come in he is a long way back. Unless we have stupidly guaranteed appearances he won't get near the squad. OK derry, keep your hair on. I am of the same opinion as you, but if I put it so un-diplomatically, I get torn a new ars*hole on here....
Appy Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Sharp isn't cup tied, didn't play when Doncaster lost to Notts County.
Roger Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Davis Richardson Fonte Martin Fox Puncheon Cork Hammond Lallana Lambert Guly Subs;Bart,Morgan, De ridder, Chaplow, Lee/connolly
Matthew Le God Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Sharp isn't cup tied, didn't play when Doncaster lost to Notts County. He won't be able to play in the replay vs Millwall, but is fine for the rest of the competition if Saints go through. RULE 15 (f) All players must have been eligible to play in the original tie in order to play in a replayed or postponed match; however a player who has been suspended according to the disciplinary procedures under the Rules of The Association may play in a postponed or replayed match after the term of his suspension has expired.
John Boy Saint Posted 31 January, 2012 Posted 31 January, 2012 After all the transfer excitement I had better go to bed as I have to be in Carmarthen tomorrow (er this morning) then trawl all the way back for the game, certainly looking forward to it as the team looks like everyone will have to up their game with someone waiting in the wings to take their place should they err!
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 31 January, 2012 Posted 31 January, 2012 has everyone forgot about falque or something?? I think everyone has forgotten his debut
shurlock Posted 31 January, 2012 Posted 31 January, 2012 With Cardiff playing one upfront, wouldnt be surprised if Fox partnered Fonte and Harding starts at LB.
ericofarabia Posted 31 January, 2012 Posted 31 January, 2012 With Cardiff playing one upfront, wouldnt be surprised if Fox partnered Fonte and Harding starts at LB. I understood Martin was MotM at Millwall - a bit Harsh to drop him surely!!
shurlock Posted 31 January, 2012 Posted 31 January, 2012 I understood Martin was MotM at Millwall - a bit Harsh to drop him surely!! He was an excellent - and am quite happy if he plays. Just think we're going to see quite a lot of possession tonight and expect Cardiff to stick a lot of men behind the ball. Think its set up for the FBs to get forward and Harding offers more there. Similarly, don't know if there's the same need to go full metal jacket with two big CBs covering Miller. Of course, it might just man that Martin starts and Fonte pushes a bit further up as he is capable of doing. Which is fair enough.
Pilchards Posted 31 January, 2012 Posted 31 January, 2012 With Cardiff playing one upfront, wouldnt be surprised if Fox partnered Fonte and Harding starts at LB. Be crazy if they did as Bristol & Leicester steam rolled us recently by playing pressing football.
trousers Posted 31 January, 2012 Posted 31 January, 2012 Just wondering about chances of the game being affected by a frozen pitch tonight...?
dubai_phil Posted 31 January, 2012 Posted 31 January, 2012 Assuming AL not quite yet ready wouldn't be surprised to see NA start out .......KD............ Richardson...Fonte..Martin..Fox ...Cork..Morgan..Hammond.. ..........Guly........... .....DC....Lambert... Subs Bart, Harding, Chappers, Lee, Puncheon/SDR Starting the "in the hole" formation gives him the options to change it later RL drops back better than Guly/DC did when we played it against Leicester. Not saying I LIKE it, but NA seems to do it just to annoy DM
shurlock Posted 31 January, 2012 Posted 31 January, 2012 Be crazy if they did as Bristol & Leicester steam rolled us recently by playing pressing football. They'll definitely press us in midfield and they have a very disciplined midfield but they'll let us have plenty of possession in our own half and one of our CBs will provide the extra man. From what I remember they aren't the quickest of sides.
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