Nexstar Posted 15 August, 2012 Share Posted 15 August, 2012 Just because stranger things have happened, I just put a little tiny bit of the money I won from P*mpey's defeat on a Saints win. Saints win is 18/1 - £5 Lallana to score 1st 20/1 - £2 And the goodun, bare with me... We somehow break into their half, carve them open, and someone gets taken down in the box resulting in a straight red. Up steps Lambert - 1-0, then defend like f*ck. Leeds away style 'defending like f*ck'. Scorecast - Rickie Lambert to score first and Saints 1-0 is 240/1, so I stuck a cheeky £2 on. Stranger things have happened. I did a similar thing, sticking my Pompey defeat profit on us to win. £2.50 on Billy Sharp and 1-0..... 300/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offix Posted 15 August, 2012 Share Posted 15 August, 2012 I just looked at a list of City's full squad. Gawd, I hope we never become like them. 70% foreigners, and none of them care about the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 15 August, 2012 Share Posted 15 August, 2012 I just looked at a list of City's full squad. Gawd, I hope we never become like them. 70% foreigners, and none of them care about the club. I hope we never get to see world class players and win the league. God help us if that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 15 August, 2012 Share Posted 15 August, 2012 I just looked at a list of City's full squad. Gawd, I hope we never become like them. 70% foreigners, and none of them care about the club. Hmmm, we definitely don't want a load of Swedish Internationals, what have they ever done for us, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut Posted 16 August, 2012 Share Posted 16 August, 2012 USA just won at the Azteca in Mexico for the 1st time ever (75 years, 25 attempts). USA had about one shot all game - the scrappy goal after 80 mins. Mexico couldn't beat Timmy Tourettes in the USA goal. Whilst watching it I couldn't help but think this could be what Man City v Saints will be like. Just hope Saints get the same luck as the USA did - cos I get the feeling we sure as hell are gonna need it... I believe. 1-0 to Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocco boxo Posted 16 August, 2012 Share Posted 16 August, 2012 Saints 100-1 to win both halves, worth a fiver. Have never bet against Saints but if I did Sun it would be 5-2 @80-1 Come on Saints do us proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 16 August, 2012 Share Posted 16 August, 2012 I can see my beloved Saints 4 - 0 up by half time. Steve Moran will recover from his bad back and score his first hatrick and methinks Agboola will be playing for City ....... sorry I appear to have woken up in back in 1983 for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 16 August, 2012 Share Posted 16 August, 2012 Maybe we can sign a non contract Centre Half and get a dispensation to play 13 players so we can be competitive. It just isn't fair, the Premier League have always had it in for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 16 August, 2012 Share Posted 16 August, 2012 Maybe we can sign a non contract Centre Half and get a dispensation to play 13 players so we can be competitive. It just isn't fair, the Premier League have always had it in for us. You sound like you've just come from 20 miles east... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 16 August, 2012 Share Posted 16 August, 2012 I now believe we will win. Lawro's prediction: Manchester City won 18 and drew one of their 19 home Premier League games last season and I expect them to get off to a winning start here too. But I don't expect them to manage a repeat of that amazing home record because it will be a lot more difficult for them, whoever they play. I know from my time at Liverpool that everyone wants to beat you when you are champions. They are still going to score a lot of goals and win a lot of games - their only worry this year is whether Manchester United will be better than them, but that is a big worry. Southampton, in contrast, will be in a survival battle from the off and their biggest problem will be where their goals are going to come from. It will come down to the half-chances. They are a bottom eight club and, for the clubs down there, someone who can convert those half-chances is worth their weight in gold. Everyone keeps telling me Saints striker Rickie Lambert will score in the Premier League but they need him to weigh in the sort of goal tally Grant Holt managed for Norwich last season. Saints boss Nigel Adkins is a shrewd guy and they will play some good attacking football but they need someone who can get 15 goals and, at the moment, I don't think they have one. Prediction: 2-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 16 August, 2012 Share Posted 16 August, 2012 I'm willing to be, that as things stand, Lawro can't name more than 3 Southampton players. I dont think I'll read too much into his opinion. Scoring goals is one thing I'm pretty sure our squad can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 17 August, 2012 Share Posted 17 August, 2012 Good I hate Lawro, I honestly cant see that scoring goals will be our massive problem, it will be trying not to let them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 17 August, 2012 Share Posted 17 August, 2012 You do make me laugh Bearsy lad. That match was on bbc , not sky, and was obviously not in the prem? Or is hat a city player they have superimposed in the background Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 17 August, 2012 Share Posted 17 August, 2012 At least 4-0. I'm having a few quid on it to soften the blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 17 August, 2012 Share Posted 17 August, 2012 Just had an enjoyable few minutes watching our goals against Citeh since 1982 on Saint Player, some happy memories indeed. I'm guessing the goals v Wigan video will be a bit shorter !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 17 August, 2012 Share Posted 17 August, 2012 (edited) Sky Sports News were doing a little tactics review of the City team for Sunday at half 12... they probably don't have a clue about us. Theory is 3-5-2 Pantilimon in goal, Zabalata, Kompany, Lescott across the back Yaya Toure and De Jong sitting with Nasri in front of them Milner wide right, Kolarov wide left Tevez and Aguero up front. What could possibloy go wrong ? At least they think Hart and Balotelli are out. Banging on about wingbacks and being expansive. I do think that tactically us playing 4-3-3 would exploit the holes behind their wing backs beautifully, but whether we get the chance to do that... Edited 17 August, 2012 by The9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 17 August, 2012 Share Posted 17 August, 2012 @SimonPeach: #SaintsFC's Jack Cork out for the next few weeks. Nigel Adkins wouldn't tell me if Tadanari Lee is fit to face #MCFC. Keeping it to himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintandy666 Posted 17 August, 2012 Share Posted 17 August, 2012 No Jack Cork? That's quite serious... though it could have come at a worse time. It's not like we were ever going to beat Man City, Man U, Arsenal etc! For teams like Wigan however, we need him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 17 August, 2012 Share Posted 17 August, 2012 No Jack Cork? That's quite serious... though it could have come at a worse time. It's not like we were ever going to beat Man City, Man U, Arsenal etc! For teams like Wigan however, we need him. I doubt he would start for us even if fit. Midfield three in new formation will be Schneiderlin as holding midfielder with Davis and Lallana in front, with two wide players and one central striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 17 August, 2012 Share Posted 17 August, 2012 I doubt he would start for us even if fit. Midfield three in new formation will be Schneiderlin as holding midfielder with Davis and Lallana in front, with two wide players and one central striker. Cork would compete for a starting spot though so good to get him back ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 17 August, 2012 Share Posted 17 August, 2012 Cork would compete for a starting spot though so good to get him back ASAP. I agree, but if all fit he is likely to be behind Lallana, Schneiderlin and Davis for a starting spot in central midfield. Cork should still get a good amount of gametime though this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 17 August, 2012 Share Posted 17 August, 2012 I hear Man City are riddled with injuries, we could be top come Sunday evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 17 August, 2012 Share Posted 17 August, 2012 I hear Man City are riddled with injuries, we could be top come Sunday evening. Unfortunately for us, they have international players to replace the injured players. And also international players to replace their international squad players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 17 August, 2012 Share Posted 17 August, 2012 Sky Sports News were doing a little tactics review of the City team for Sunday at half 12... they probably don't have a clue about us. Theory is 3-5-2 Pantilimon in goal, Zabalata, Kompany, Lescott across the back Yaya Toure and De Jong sitting with Nasri in front of them Milner wide right, Kolarov wide left Tevez and Aguero up front. What could possibloy go wrong ? At least they think Hart and Balotelli are out. Banging on about wingbacks and being expansive. I do think that tactically us playing 4-3-3 would exploit the holes behind their wing backs beautifully, but whether we get the chance to do that... Well, there is a glimmer of hope for us if Milner is playing. Apart from the keeper (who I do not know), that is a very strong side, Milner has presumably been included to try to even things up a bit. Bit like playing with 10 men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 Just seen the full interview with NA on Saints player, that guy is so positive, you can't fail to buy into what he says. I have us as a 1-0 win in the prediction league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 Woo hoo! Huge news down here today! Tomorrow is the first day of Eid al Fitr. AND THE PUBS ARE OPEN ALL DAY! Which means the dubai saints massive can kick off the season in our new official home pub. What a change from 7 years ago when it was me & Eric sipping beers hoping nobody would notice us as we got walloped again...... We managed to get 22 Saints in the pub for the skate match, this year we have got our act together, lifts and tickets for anyone heading home and we've EVEN got a New (SIGNED!) shirt from Jaidi! So back to the game. There is no way we will get anything except tonked. But then we have Nige, we have a team spirit, the lads WANT this day, and we have a plan. One way or another thank fook Monday is also a holiday down here, for some insane no logic reason, I think we may need it. To recover from drowning our sorrows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 Southampton, in contrast, will be in a survival battle from the off and their biggest problem will be where their goals are going to come from. Everyone keeps telling me Saints striker Rickie Lambert will score in the Premier League but they need him to weigh in the sort of goal tally Grant Holt managed for Norwich last season. Saints boss Nigel Adkins is a shrewd guy and they will play some good attacking football but they need someone who can get 15 goals and, at the moment, I don't think they have one. Prediction: 2-0 Let's hope Sir Rickie, J-Rod and Billy shove those words down his saggy throat. Btw, blind faith maybe, but I put bets on SRL (80/1) and J-Rod (150/1) to be Prem Legue top scorer (each way bts btw - payout if they're in the top 4). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 I hope we never get to see world class players and win the league. God help us if that happens. Hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 Rodriguez is a much better bet than Lambert, especially if Ramirez signs, we won't want a one-paced striker up front, we'll want someone who runs in behind for Ramirez to feed through balls to. Could be Sharp of course... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 Rodriguez is a much better bet than Lambert, especially if Ramirez signs, we won't want a one-paced striker up front, we'll want someone who runs in behind for Ramirez to feed through balls to. Could be Sharp of course... Sounds like Lee to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 Rodriguez is a much better bet than Lambert, especially if Ramirez signs, we won't want a one-paced striker up front, we'll want someone who runs in behind for Ramirez to feed through balls to. Could be Sharp of course... U really are a muppet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 rodriguez is a much better bet than lambert, especially if ramirez signs, we won't want a one-paced striker up front, we'll want someone who runs in behind for ramirez to feed through balls to. Could be sharp of course... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 I'm not hugely confident but the 14/1 about us winning is an insult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 (edited) I'm not hugely confident but the 14/1 about us winning is an insult. Man City played 19 home Premier League games last season - winning 18, drawing 1, losing 0. Edited 18 August, 2012 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 Man City played 19 home Premier League games last season - winning 18, drawing 1, losing 0. So every team that goes to the Etihad will be 14/1? 14/1 for teams in the same division is an insult to anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 This morning the old saying "be careful what you wish for - you might get it" never rang truer to me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 We always had a very good record at Maine Road. I can see us nicking something tomorrow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 This is what the Sun thinks: Anyone else a bit worried bout Hammond at centre back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 This is what the Sun thinks: Anyone else a bit worried bout Hammond at centre back? Most of the media seem painfully clueless. You'd think they'd research the basics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 Head: Man City 4 - Saints 0 Heart: Man City 0 - Saints 4 ..so a combination of head and heart = 2-2 draw! COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 Most of the media seem painfully clueless. You'd think they'd research the basics Erm i don't think so S-Clarke these are professional football experts working at the nations biggest newspaper. I suspect they have better contacts at the club than you! Probably NA is gonna use the pace of Hammonds to combat the central threat of Aguerro. Also Davis on the right wing to do a spoiling job on Tevez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd_barrett_saint Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 Erm i don't think so S-Clarke these are professional football experts working at the nations biggest newspaper. I suspect they have better contacts at the club than you! Probably NA is gonna use the pace of Hammonds to combat the central threat of Aguerro. Also Davis on the right wing to do a spoiling job on Tevez. Bearsy, you seem to be the guy in charge around here, any idea why I haven't been made a full member of the forum again when the membership fee was taken from my PayPal weeks ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 This is what the Sun thinks: Anyone else a bit worried bout Hammond at centre back? To be honest, what formation is that?! It's all ****ed! 4-2-2-1-1 by the look of it! And Hammond at CB.... I know they meant Hooiveld but do the research! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 Bearsy, you seem to be the guy in charge around here, any idea why I haven't been made a full member of the forum again when the membership fee was taken from my PayPal weeks ago? We're trying to give you a hint syd. We don't want your type round here. Don't make me tell you again. Only kiddings! Love you really! I'll get straight on it you will have full moderator privaleges within 48 hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 Well, at least after todays games we know what we have to do now. Beat citeh by 6 and we're top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmore Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 Mancini Manc C vs Saints preview vids: Although virtually no questions about the Saints match (a passing question about likely selection). The rest is about transfers, Man United, Arsenal, Rodwell, Chelsea, title chances. http://www.mcfc.co.uk/citytv/Interviews/2012/August/City-v-Southampton-Mancini-preview-1 http://www.mcfc.co.uk/citytv/Interviews/2012/August/City-v-Southampton-Mancini-preview-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 @SimonPeach: #SaintsFC's Jack Cork out for the next few weeks. Nigel Adkins wouldn't tell me if Tadanari Lee is fit to face #MCFC. Keeping it to himself. Lee is fit and ready to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 To be honest, what formation is that?! It's all ****ed! 4-2-2-1-1 by the look of it! And Hammond at CB.... I know they meant Hooiveld but do the research! More to the point City have played all preseason with 3 at the back and they haven't even put their formation as such. The usual half-baked inaccurate populist nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 U really are a muppet You want babies with Lambert. Let's see who actually knows by February shall we? Remember, I'm happy to remind people that I think Sharp will play more Prem matches than Lambert this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 18 August, 2012 Share Posted 18 August, 2012 Well, day one of the PL season is over and we're not bottom. Few years ago we'd have been breaking out the bubbly to celebrate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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