Giordano Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 (Without Chaplow): Davies Richardson Fonte Hooiveld Fox Guly Hammond Cork Lallana Sharp Lambert Subs: Bilko, Martin, Morgan, Lee, SDR,
Glasgow_Saint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Davies Richardson Fonte Hooiveld Fox Chaplow Hammond Cork Lallana Sharp Lambert
jawillwill Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 (Without Chaplow): Davies Richardson Fonte Hooiveld Fox Guly Hammond Cork Lallana Sharp Lambert Subs: Bilko, Martin, Morgan, Lee, SDR, Why without Chaplow? Could you show me what it would be like if Chaplow was on the bench.
Saint Charlie Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Personally I like: ----------------Davis---------------------- Richardson-----Fonte----Hooiveld---------Fox Puncheon----Morgan-----Cork--------Lallana -------------Sharp------------Lambert----------- There will be some quality players who don't make the bench with 5 subs allowed Bart, Martin, Harding, Hammond, SdR, Guly, Lee, Connolly - thats 8 already not in the first XI
Saint_clark Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Who on earth gets dropped for Chaplow? De Ridder? Easily good enough to go up, although that's in a perfect world where we get everyone fit for the rest of the season...
S-Clarke Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 We now have a real quality team, with depth everywhere. Maybe CB has a slight question mark over it, but that can be fixed in the loan window if Jos is out longer term.
Lighthouse Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 I'd have that team with Chaplow in for Guly. I think the bench will probably alternate between SDR/Puncheon/Hammond and Lee/Guly/DC. Will obviously depend on form and fitness, but it's a very nice problem to have.
Big_Bald_Si Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 lol - just to point out, Sharp's not signed yet. Let's not go counting our chickens quite yet......
Matthew Le God Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Davies Davies Kelvin Davis has been at Saints for nearly six years now! ffs
Avenue Saint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 ----------------Davis---------------------- Fraser-----Fonte----Hooiveld-----Fox Punch---Morgan--Chaplow-----Lallana -----------Sharp-----Lambert Bart, cork, lee, de ridder, Guly
Asaint4ever Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 lol - just to point out, Sharp's not signed yet. Let's not go counting our chickens quite yet...... yup! Im with you. We came close last time!
scotty Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 lol - just to point out, Sharp's not signed yet. Let's not go counting our chickens quite yet...... My thoughts exactly.
Asaint4ever Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 ----------------Davis---------------------- Fraser--- martin----Hooiveld-----Fox Punch---Morgan--Chaplow-----Lallana -----------Sharp-----Lambert
Saint_clark Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 yup! Im with you. We came close last time! If he's having a medical, it's all but done. He hasn't been injured at all this season I think so shouldn't be any problems.
S-Clarke Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 If he's having a medical, it's all but done. He hasn't been injured at all this season I think so shouldn't be any problems. He took a very nasty tackle actually and was stretched off back in September IIRC, was out for around 6 weeks - they feared longer at the time, so he's obviously a quick healer. Don't see any issues with this tbh. Just waiting for the announcement, even though Donny have kind of already announced it.
Avenue Saint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 If he's having a medical, it's all but done. He hasn't been injured at all this season I think so shouldn't be any problems. Hopefully clarky hopefully!
Matthew Le God Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 (edited) He hasn't been injured at all this season. Yes, he has. Brighton's Lewis Dunk took him out in the first game of the season on 6th August and he didn't play again until 24th September. http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/9183133.Dunk_says_sorry_to_Sharp/ Edited 30 January, 2012 by Matthew Le God
Avenue Saint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 ----------------Davis---------------------- Fraser--- martin----Hooiveld-----Fox Punch---Morgan--Chaplow-----Lallana -----------Sharp-----Lambert Like it! But with all fit, Fonte has to replace Martin?
Lighthouse Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 If he's having a medical, it's all but done. He hasn't been injured at all this season I think so shouldn't be any problems. What if this pops up on Nigel's news feed and he accidentally clicks "Cancel transfer" instead of "Confirm Deal"?
MDG Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Personally I like: ----------------Davis---------------------- Richardson-----Fonte----Hooiveld---------Fox Puncheon----Morgan-----Cork--------Lallana -------------Sharp------------Lambert----------- There will be some quality players who don't make the bench with 5 subs allowed Bart, Martin, Harding, Hammond, SdR, Guly, Lee, Connolly - thats 8 already not in the first XI That works forom my perspective - strong team ..... strength to come from the bench .....
S-Clarke Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 What if this pops up on Nigel's news feed and he accidentally clicks "Cancel transfer" instead of "Confirm Deal"? Now i've never done that before...after days of contract talking..
MorningtonCrescent Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 So, if Lambert heads off somewhere... the frontline look like: Lee Sharp ?
Minty Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 So, if Lambert heads off somewhere... the frontline look like: Lee Sharp ? Good job his name is spelt the way it is, otherwise it would be 'Lee Sharpe'... ;-)
saintbob40 Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 ----------------Davis---------------------- Fraser-----Fonte----Hooiveld-----Fox Punch---Morgan--Chaplow-----Lallana -----------Sharp-----Lambert Bart, cork, lee, de ridder, Guly Morgan & Chaplow in the middle....gulp....paper thin defensively ....better to let Chaplow run around out wide where we dont need the discipline of holding our shape as much. Morgan needs a grafter along side him i.e Cork. Chaplow on the right.
Matthew Le God Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Morgan & Chaplow in the middle....gulp....paper thin defensively ....better to let Chaplow run around out wide where we dont need the discipline of holding our shape as much. Morgan needs a grafter along side him i.e Cork. Chaplow on the right. Morgan Schneiderlin is very defensive, he often sits just in front of the centre backs to break up opponents attacks. I'm still surprised at how many people don't see what Schneiderlin's role often is and how good he is at tackling, he isn't just a good long/short passer of the ball.
SNSUN Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Granted it does look as though it's going to go through, but I hate tempting fate! When it's officially announced on the OS, with Sharp grinning and holding a Saints shirt, then I'll be happy!
Giordano Posted 30 January, 2012 Author Posted 30 January, 2012 The without-wings-just-give-it-to-Lallana team for narrow pitches: Davis Richardson...Fonte...Hooiveld...Fox Chaplow...Hammond...Cork Lallana Sharp Lambert
Asaint4ever Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Like it! But with all fit, Fonte has to replace Martin? Sorry but I think Martin been the better player this season! Fonte ain't been all that good.
jimbojones10 Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 i think nigel will be looking to 'tinker' with the side alot now that weve signed a few extra players. before january weve basically had our stongest 12-13 players then with the occasional injury or suspension usually had a relativley weak bench, i think from now on depending on opponent we will rarely see the same 11 week in week out, which obviously will make it harder for teams to prepare how to play against us.
Asaint4ever Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 You think we will bring a defender in before deadline day tomorrow?
Matthew Le God Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 (edited) Sorry but I think Martin been the better player this season! Fonte ain't been all that good. He is still better than Martin (by some distance) and I'm sure Adkins agrees. That isn't to say Martin has done well when called upon, but Fonte and Hooiveld remain first choice when fit. Edited 30 January, 2012 by Matthew Le God
Avenue Saint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Morgan & Chaplow in the middle....gulp....paper thin defensively ....better to let Chaplow run around out wide where we dont need the discipline of holding our shape as much. Morgan needs a grafter along side him i.e Cork. Chaplow on the right. Morgan sits deep, tackles and builds play with his fluent passing. Chaplow is the all action box to box type we have so been missing lately.
Avenue Saint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Sorry but I think Martin been the better player this season! Fonte ain't been all that good. Do agree that Martin has improved game by game but Fonte has struggled not having a settled partner this term. You can see that once a partneship with Jos started to develop, the Fonte of old was coming back. But options is definately good news!
saintalton Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Personally I like: ----------------Davis---------------------- Richardson-----Fonte----Hooiveld---------Fox Puncheon----Morgan-----Cork--------Lallana -------------Sharp------------Lambert----------- this team is epic!!!!
georgeweahscousin Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Just to be a bit different I like:- Davis Richardson Fonte Hooiveld Fox Cork Chaplow Lallana Guly Lambert Sharp
david in sweden Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Everyone is printing the " ideal side " but it 'aint like that folks. Although we (had been) top for several months, we've hardly evercome near our "best paper 11". Even without Jaidi at the back..we started with Fonte and Martin, and Seabornes season lasted only 6 games. Thank Goodness we bought Jos..but now he's out. We're lucky that Martin has shown up well, but I'm concerned about Fonte's absence - as he's been out for 6 games already and no mention of a return yet. The midfield has always been " perm any 4 from 6" and thats OK, but we never really clicked well until we had Chaplow on form, but then his injury *ucked it up again, and as has been seen, everything goes pear-shaped with Lallana in the middle. It's now a case of Puncheon, (who showed up well but admitted he was short of match practice)....and the long-awaited return of Chaplow to bolster the midfield. At the top it's been Lambert + whoever's fit or whoever's on form or whoever's on the bench this week. That problem should solve itself with Lee and Sharp available, but we really have to look at "what is the team for the next game....and not fantisize about " the perfect line-up ".....it ain't gonna happen.
Foxstone Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Should Billy sign as expected then by christ we have some options don't we ???
Deano6 Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Everyone is printing the " ideal side " but it 'aint like that folks. Although we (had been) top for several months, we've hardly evercome near our "best paper 11". Even without Jaidi at the back..we started with Fonte and Martin, and Seabornes season lasted only 6 games. Thank Goodness we bought Jos..but now he's out. We're lucky that Martin has shown up well, but I'm concerned about Fonte's absence - as he's been out for 6 games already and no mention of a return yet. The midfield has always been " perm any 4 from 6" and thats OK, but we never really clicked well until we had Chaplow on form, but then his injury *ucked it up again, and as has been seen, everything goes pear-shaped with Lallana in the middle. It's now a case of Puncheon, (who showed up well but admitted he was short of match practice)....and the long-awaited return of Chaplow to bolster the midfield. At the top it's been Lambert + whoever's fit or whoever's on form or whoever's on the bench this week. That problem should solve itself with Lee and Sharp available, but we really have to look at "what is the team for the next game....and not fantisize about " the perfect line-up ".....it ain't gonna happen. Sorry but what's your point here? That we may not be able to pick our best 11 every week due to injuries?
Red Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 We now have a real quality team, with depth everywhere. Maybe CB has a slight question mark over it, but that can be fixed in the loan window if Jos is out longer term. Believe Cork can also cover as CB if required - great to have options!
Minty Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 One thing we should've learnt under Adkins is that there is no 'best XI'... he does tweak things and plays who he feels is best suited to the game/formation/opposition/tactics. That said, I would suggest Sharp and Lambert will fit most scenarios and it's in midfield that we tend to change more.
Leicestersaint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Personally I like: ----------------Davis---------------------- Richardson-----Fonte----Hooiveld---------Fox Puncheon----Morgan-----Cork--------Lallana -------------Sharp------------Lambert----------- this team is epic!!!! Needs Chaplow in there
Window Cleaner Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Needs Chaplow in there will rotate with Puncheon and Lallana probably, Nigel seems to like rotation.
Lighthouse Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 We can't be far off putting out 2 teams of NPC stadard First team: Davis - Richardson Fonte Hooiveld Fox - Puncheon Cork Hammond Lallana - Lambert Sharp Second team: Bart - Butters Martin Jaidi Harding - De Ridder Chaplow Morgan Falque - Guly Lee Not a brilliant defence in the second team, but if Jaidi and Butters were fit it wouldn't be half bad. This is without Barnard, Seaborne, DC, Holmes or any of the younger players.
Minty Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 I don't get the Lee Sharp joke Possibly because it's not funny, but in the interests of education, I believe the reference is to ex-Man U and Leeds striker Lee Sharpe, and the fact that we could have (Tadanari) Lee (Billy) Sharp playing for us... Ho, ho, and indeed: Ho.
Avenue Saint Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 We can't be far off putting out 2 teams of NPC stadard First team: Davis - Richardson Fonte Hooiveld Fox - Puncheon Cork Hammond Lallana - Lambert Sharp Second team: Bart - Butters Martin Jaidi Harding - De Ridder Chaplow Morgan Falque - Guly Lee Not a brilliant defence in the second team, but if Jaidi and Butters were fit it wouldn't be half bad. This is without Barnard, Seaborne, DC, Holmes or any of the younger players. Except you would have chaplow ahead of hammond and morgan would also be first team. also wouldnt mind another rightback in place of butterfield. Clyne would be lovely.
Lighthouse Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Possibly because it's not funny, but in the interests of education, I believe the reference is to ex-Man U and Leeds striker Lee Sharpe, and the fact that we could have (Tadanari) Lee (Billy) Sharp playing for us... Ho, ho, and indeed: Ho. I believe we are looking at 2 defenders called Steve Harrold and Brian Shipman. Make of this what you will.
keithd Posted 30 January, 2012 Posted 30 January, 2012 Im with those afraid of gun jumping. As per another thread wondering how we'll do against Bolton, a good opportunity to pit ourselves against a prem team. Lets beat Millwall first eh?
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