derry Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 evidently from our previous encounter we cannot play them at their passing game, what we should do IMO is to adopt a more direct approach like we did in the first half against stoke. be aggressive and get in their faces and not allow them time on the ball and not just watch as they dance the ball around us. won't be pretty but what the heck we need all the points we can get at this stage. defense sorts itself out whoever's fit, punch on the right guly on the left with Ramirez behind lambert. think NA also needs to make a tough choice on who will be the keeper as KD still does not look very assured and I think there the previous game would be on the back of Davis' mind. may be time to bring boruc back from exile and give him a top game to prove what he's got. after all that's said, I still think arsenal has too much for us and will still win this albeit a smaller score line, hopefully we at least give them a tougher time unlike the last time out. I think the more direct approach could be the way except if we do that I think we need Rodriguez and Lambert up front. Interestingly the mail may have an inside track, they are saying Clyne with an ankle injury and forecasting a team with two changes from Saturday, Ramirez for Guly and Gazzaniga in goal. That is really out of left field as there is nothing to indicate Gazzaniga, because whilst there may be nothing in it, on the logic front a goalkeeping change wouldn't be a surprise, but the money would be on Boruc replacing Davis, however last week Adkins said he rates Gazzaniga highly. Personally from what I've seen of Boruc in the three games he has played I prefer Gazzaniga despite the errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JibMcdo Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Reckon Adkins might rotate in this game, maybe some fresh legs in midfield, either Davis or JWP. I would start Lambert but think Rodriguez could start up front with Ramirez. Clyne to come in too. I would like to see Ramirez, Clyne and Boruc come in and any rotation can come in the FA Cup on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrey1saint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 KD should be dropped,Gazza I think is preferred option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Two changes for me: Clyne for Hooiveld Ramirez for Guly Clyne is injured. Ramirez, yes, but not on the wing. He should be behind Lambert who needs the service, and put Rodriguez on the wing as he has the speed to worry Arsenals' wobbly defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBenali Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Got a feeling JWP will start today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Clyne is injured. Ramirez, yes, but not on the wing. He should be behind Lambert who needs the service, and put Rodriguez on the wing as he has the speed to worry Arsenals' wobbly defence. Clyne is a maybe, Ramirez is a natural winger and J-Rod playing off Lambert worked very well at Stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Clyne is a maybe, Ramirez is a natural winger and J-Rod playing off Lambert worked very well at Stoke. Ramirez is not a natural winger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Ramirez is useless wide left. People have a go at Lallana for not giving Shaw enough cover, but Ramirez spends all of his time wandering around the outside of the box when he plays wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Ramirez is useless wide left. People have a go at Lallana for not giving Shaw enough cover, but Ramirez spends all of his time wandering around the outside of the box when he plays wide. Yup. Just look at Fulham's goal- a howler from Davis but it all came from Ramirez not tracking his man and leaving Shaw against 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 KD should be dropped,Gazza I think is preferred option. No. He cost us four crucial points with errors vs Swansea and Norwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 See MLT has tweeted a photo of him on the pitch at SMS. Must be the co-commentator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Ramirez is not a natural winger. Plays there for his country and is far more of a winger than J-Rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkenSaint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 What ever team we put out today i reckon we will lose but i just hope that both Walcott and Oxo get very good receptions. I'm fair to say if they score they wont celebrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Plays there for his country and is far more of a winger than J-Rod. Doesn't mean he's a natural winger. And if it's a choice of having either Rodriguez or Ramirez in their best position, surely we would rather Ramirez was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Early kickoff update... @premierleague: West Brom looking the better side now and Lukaku almost makes it 2-1 as his right-foot shot hits the outisde of the post. #WBAFUL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 No. He cost us four crucial points with errors vs Swansea and Norwich. And Davis cost us Four cs Fulham and Stoke, as well as however many at the start of the year, so whats your point ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 @BBCSport: GOAL! #WBA 1-2 #Fulham (Alex Kacaniklic). Lovely turn and finish by Kacaniklic to restore Fulham's lead. Latest: http://t.co/glpb4GIZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobes8 Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Must go with 5 in the midfeld otherwise we won't get anywhere near the football. Teams that have gone 4-4-2 against arsenal have generally been hammered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 ------------------- Boruc ------------------- Clyne---- Fonte --- Yoshida --- Shaw ------- Schneiderlin --- Cork ------------ ---- Puncheon -- Ramirez --- Guly ---- ----------------- Lambert ---------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 ------------------- Boruc ------------------- Clyne---- Fonte --- Yoshida --- Shaw ------- Schneiderlin --- Cork ------------ ---- Puncheon -- Ramirez --- Guly ---- ----------------- Lambert ---------------- that would be good, bet the team isn't that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 that would be good, bet the team isn't that though. Indeed, its the side I have wanted to see since ads' injury, gives Ramirez freedom to express, Guly balances that left flank better too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSt Peter Saint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 I think it would be harsh to drop J Rod after his performance against Stoke, but Ramirez has the class to get through Arsenal, so I'd play him in the hole. We also need someone who will track back in the wide positions. I would worry about Jos playing in centre defence against the pace of Theo and others, so might be tempted to rejig and get Yoshida back in the centre. Gazza Richardson Yoshida Fonte Shaw Cork Morgan Puncheon Ramirez Guly Lambert Subs K Davis, Jos, Fox, JWP, S Davis, Reeves, J Rod This is all assuming Clyne and Lallana aren't fit, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 ------------------- Gazza ------------------- Clyne---- Fonte --- Yoshida --- Shaw ------- Schneiderlin --- Cork ------------ ---- Puncheon -- Ramirez --- Guly ---- ----------------- Lambert ---------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 6-2 to the Gunners I am afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 3-1 to Arse I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Although NA never backs down I feel he has to be more reserved despite us being much better defensively than when we played them at the Emirates.... ...and now to contradict that I think this will be the sort of team he will pick for today ----------------------K.Davis----------------------- Clyne(if fit)-------Fonte------Yoshi-------------Shaw --------------Morgan---------Cork------------------ Punch---------------Ramirez---------------J-Rod---- ---------------------Lambert----------------------- Would like to see Mayuka get some game time though, especially if Mertesacker is playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Chris Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Glad Boruc is in... Cork at RB though?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yate Saint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Cork at RB is a worry. I remember him playing there against Notts Forest and had a bit of a mare! In Cork we trust though, he has been brilliant this season. COYR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvaughanwilliams Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Saints team: Boruc, Cork, Fonte ©, Yoshida, Shaw, Puncheon, Schneiderlin, S. Davis, Guly, Ramírez, Lambert Saints substitutes: K. Davis (GK), Hooiveld, Rodriguez, Ward-Prowse, Richardson, Mayuka, De Ridder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Chris Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Surely against a team like Arsenal he'd be far more valuable in the middle of the park. Davis played right back on occasion for Rangers, perhaps he'll be there instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Would rather have Cork at CM giving their midfield hassle TBH, Davis is a poor DM as he doesn't like tackling. good to see Boruc get another go though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Boruc in. No gazza At last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Think we'll miss Cork in the middle if he starts at RB! Glad Boruc is in. Other than that pretty much strongest possible side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Would rather have Cork at CM giving their midfield hassle TBH, Davis is a poor DM as he doesn't like tackling. good to see Boruc get another go though. Would've preferred Richardson at right back and Cork alongside Morgan. Hopefully Boruc has a good game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Boruc in. No gazza At last Indeed. Wouldn't it be great if Boruc had a really solid game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Cork at right aback is just plain wierd. Not very good there and been a massive influence in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SB Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Clyne? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Don't like the idea of Cork at RB - we need him in midfield. Why not Richardson? Why is de Ridder on the bench - where is Lee these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvaughanwilliams Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Would've preferred Richardson at right back and Cork alongside Morgan. Hopefully Boruc has a good game. Totally agree. Would much rather see a specialist full back, rather than a makeshift. Hope Boruc is playing for a contract and puts in a decent performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Clyne? Injured. Strange to move Cork out of midfield IMO, especially when we have a perfectly able right back on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammy Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Last chance saloon for Boruc? Good performance today may save us a few bob in the transfer window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Maybe it's 3 at the back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 I've not been convinced by Steven Davis yet. Works hard but always seems to be a crucial shade off the pace, and he tends to telegraph passes. Still, it was a choice between a seasoned midfielder and a very talented kid (JWP). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints boy in Leeds Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 All other games gone our way apart from Villa game who drew with Swansea, please saints, please !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Kucho Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 I am not convinced with this line-up, like with Stoke, but that turned out ok. The only reason I can see Cork playing RB is because he has more pace then Richardson. With Oxo and Walcott Arsenal have some serious pace up front. COYR we can beat them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammy Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Utterly ridiculous. Why? If he has a bad game I would'nt be suprised to see us bringing another keeper in. Plays well then "Happy Days" I think most fans feel the Jury is still out on him. Past reputations count for nothing. Don't see what is utterly ridiculous tbf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkenSaint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 hmmmmm strange team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 I see Boruc's won the SFC goalkeeping selection lottery this week. Hope he has a stormer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Cork at right aback is just plain wierd. Not very good there and been a massive influence in midfield. Agree. Very odd decision. He was awesome v Stoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmonton Saint Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 I have an unusually optimistic feeling about today and reckon we will win... Glad that Boruc is in goal finally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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