CWD Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 Bit harsh to be so negative about Richardson. Not had much have a chance this season, but was excellent for us in the NPC. He's a better full back than Fox. He can also put in decent crosses on a consistent basis, something Shaw and Clyne need to improve on.
dubai_phil Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 The 5 day rule only applies (or can be applied at the discretion of the national federation) if a player fails to show up without a good reason. If they have acknowledged injuries which may or may not get better by the following match the rule doesn't apply. It depends if the federation approves the reason for not accepting the selection and even then it depends if they're miffed about it.. So in Gaston's case a dead leg might prevent him from travelling to wherever it is and training or playing on Wednesday but be healed up enough to play on Saturday. Shaw turned up anyway so that depends on what he has and I don't know about Clyne. Clyne is the least of our worries anyway. Corker does a bloody good job at RB and we have Davis in reserve to replace him. Uruguay v Spain in Qatar tonight so a 7 hour flight each way & 3 hours jet lag missed out on. Gives him some chance of recovering by Saturday
dubai_phil Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 Bit harsh to be so negative about Richardson. Not had much have a chance this season, but was excellent for us in the NPC. He's a better full back than Fox. He can also put in decent crosses on a consistent basis, something Shaw and Clyne need to improve on. My point when I raised it was not about one or the other. More the fact that having to play both of them against City at the same time with only Fox having had any "regular" starts earlier in the season. Once upon a time a term was used called Match Fit in football. So having two FB's without regular match fitness against City scares the bejeezus out of me especially when we are likely to have to start with Jos.
Sour Mash Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 My point when I raised it was not about one or the other. More the fact that having to play both of them against City at the same time with only Fox having had any "regular" starts earlier in the season. Once upon a time a term was used called Match Fit in football. So having two FB's without regular match fitness against City scares the bejeezus out of me especially when we are likely to have to start with Jos. Fox should be match fit, played alright at United the other night. Reckon Clyne and Shaw will be fit to play anyway.
Pilchards Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 I've heard that the Pompey fans have to change trains at Southampton when they come back from the Bournemouth game. Surely that's going to spell danger as ours is a later kick off?
trousers Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 I've heard that the Pompey fans have to change trains at Southampton when they come back from the Bournemouth game. Surely that's going to spell danger as ours is a later kick off? They should get to Southampton Central after our game has started... (I'm assuming theirs is a 3pm kick off?)
CaneNero Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 Bit harsh to be so negative about Richardson. Not had much have a chance this season, but was excellent for us in the NPC. He's a better full back than Fox. He can also put in decent crosses on a consistent basis, something Shaw and Clyne need to improve on. He's fine going forward but under pressure in defence really isn't PL standard, especially against city, he would be destroyed.
hutch Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 I've heard that the Pompey fans have to change trains at Southampton when they come back from the Bournemouth game. Surely that's going to spell danger as ours is a later kick off? They are laying on a Pompey Special. Non stop between Fareham & Bournemouth.
Saint_clark Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 He's fine going forward but under pressure in defence really isn't PL standard, especially against city, he would be destroyed. He's still a much, much better option there than Yoshida.
Saint Charlie Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 He's still a much, much better option there than Yoshida. Not for me. Richardson is not good enough at this level, he doesnt have the skills to succeed. Cork is miles better at RB and I would also put Yoshida there instead of FR if needed. He was excellent away at Stoke.
hutch Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 I see Japan have just kicked off against Latvia in Kobe, with Yoshida in the side. That's a long way to travel back for Saturday.
Saint_clark Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 I see Japan have just kicked off against Latvia in Kobe, with Yoshida in the side. That's a long way to travel back for Saturday. 1-0 up as well, can't find any info about the game though.
Window Cleaner Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 1-0 up as well, can't find any info about the game though. you can watch it on streams but it's a bit boring.
Saint Garrett Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 Chance of Kompany and Yaya available for Saturday...*gulp*
Window Cleaner Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 Chance of Kompany and Yaya available for Saturday...*gulp* thought Kompany was out for a few weeks, Touré I wouldn't worry about, he'll have gotten into the false rhythm that African sides play at and will be way off the pace.
Saint Garrett Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 thought Kompany was out for a few weeks, Touré I wouldn't worry about, he'll have gotten into the false rhythm that African sides play at and will be way off the pace. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-city-big-guns-poised-1294467
Window Cleaner Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 (edited) http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-city-big-guns-poised-1294467 right so Kompany is probably just a draft dodger then. Hope our "injuries" heal up as quickly. mind you they are absolutely desperate to win, hope they play a couple of not quite fit players and it backfires on them. Don't like City very much, probably only second to Leeds in my non-favourites. Edited 6 February, 2013 by Window Cleaner
Saint Garrett Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 right so Kompany is probably just a draft dodger then. Hope our "injuries" heal up as quickly. mind you they are absolutely desperate to win, hope they play a couple of not quite fit players and it backfires on them. Don't like City very much, probably only second to Leeds in my non-favourites. Why? I like them much more than their noisy neighbours and Liverpool.
MacFad2207 Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 I had a dream that we lost 6-0. The last vivid Saints related dream I had was Jan Paul Saeijs banging a 30yd free kick into the top corner. Next game, Watford away, this happened http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXQowmHIxcg. Lets hope I can't actually predict the future in my dreams. Actually, I had some pretty vivid dreams as a teenager that I wouldn't mind coming true....
Window Cleaner Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 Why? I like them much more than their noisy neighbours and Liverpool. I'd have to admit I have no logical reason for my dislike of Man City, just the way it is but it may have something to do with the obscene amount of money they've spent for relatively little success.
Saint Garrett Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 I'd have to admit I have no logical reason for my dislike of Man City, just the way it is but it may have something to do with the obscene amount of money they've spent for relatively little success. Fair enough. Got decent fans and always have done though...not their fault they got taken over by billionaires!
Thedelldays Posted 6 February, 2013 Author Posted 6 February, 2013 I'd have to admit I have no logical reason for my dislike of Man City, just the way it is but it may have something to do with the obscene amount of money they've spent for relatively little success. its why most of league 1 hated us
Dr. Kucho Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 How are Clyne, Shaw and Ramirez getting on? Have they been ruled out? And does anyone know how far of Fonte and Forren are of playing? If we have a fully fit team I can see us getting a result against City, however with a back 4 of Richardson (great crosses, but little pace) Yoshida (travelled to Japan this week) Hooiveld (great against Dzeko, but against Silva?) Fox (pace and positioning) I doubt it we would get a result. Anyway with a inform Davis and Rodriguez, Lallana back and Rickie to take out his anger of not being picked for England against City, we can expect some goals. COYR!
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 How are Clyne, Shaw and Ramirez getting on? Have they been ruled out? And does anyone know how far of Fonte and Forren are of playing? If we have a fully fit team I can see us getting a result against City, however with a back 4 of Richardson (great crosses, but little pace) Yoshida (travelled to Japan this week) Hooiveld (great against Dzeko, but against Silva?) Fox (pace and positioning) I doubt it we would get a result. Anyway with a inform Davis and Rodriguez, Lallana back and Rickie to take out his anger of not being picked for England against City, we can expect some goals. COYR! Have you seen Dzeko or Hooiveld play?!
sydneysaint17 Posted 6 February, 2013 Posted 6 February, 2013 its why most of league 1 hated us Yeah, I reckon League 1 was relatively unsuccessful for us as well.
trousers Posted 7 February, 2013 Posted 7 February, 2013 @SouthamptonFC: Mauricio Pochettino about to speak to the press ahead of Saturday's game against @MCFC. #saintsfc
Saint Garrett Posted 7 February, 2013 Posted 7 February, 2013 @SouthamptonFC: Pochettino says a number of players are recovering from knocks, but he can't yet confirm if they'll be available this weekend. #saintsfc
Saint Garrett Posted 7 February, 2013 Posted 7 February, 2013 @SouthamptonFC: Mauricio: "We're always worried when players go away with their national teams but we have to accept the rules and adapt to them." #saintsfc
trousers Posted 7 February, 2013 Posted 7 February, 2013 @solentsport: #Saintsfc manager Mauricio Pochettino 'hopes' Luke Shaw and Nathaniel Clyne will be fit for Saturday - says club are working on them
Saint Garrett Posted 7 February, 2013 Posted 7 February, 2013 @SouthamptonFC: Mauricio Pochettino comments on the squad's progress since his appointment. http://t.co/ew0SraKH #saintsfc
Saint Garrett Posted 7 February, 2013 Posted 7 February, 2013 Just me or does MP talk for ages, then his translator just says like 5 words. lol
Saint Garrett Posted 7 February, 2013 Posted 7 February, 2013 @SouthamptonFC: Mauricio Pochettino looks ahead to Saturday's visit of @MCFC in his pre-match press conference: http://t.co/UHguP4Py #saintsfc
Thedelldays Posted 7 February, 2013 Author Posted 7 February, 2013 If shaw and clyne are availbale...fancy a point if not..we are beyong fuked.... not too fussed about Ramirez though
Saint Garrett Posted 7 February, 2013 Posted 7 February, 2013 @SouthamptonFC: Mauricio Pochettino speaks to the national press. #saintsfc http://t.co/UDUMlQGQ
shurlock Posted 7 February, 2013 Posted 7 February, 2013 The new interpreter sounds like brian clough back from the dead with an extra grimace.
Bearsy Posted 7 February, 2013 Posted 7 February, 2013 Looks like mlt has been trollin that little advertising screen
Saint Charlie Posted 7 February, 2013 Posted 7 February, 2013 From Pochettino's presser and the Saints Player training videos I would say Shaw will be out but Clyne fit as he was training.
Saint-Armstrong Posted 7 February, 2013 Posted 7 February, 2013 I like the bit in the full presser where Mauricio slips into speaking about Luke in English. Then he realised and seemed a bit shocked.
Georgie Posted 7 February, 2013 Posted 7 February, 2013 According to someone on the shaw thread out for 2-3 weeks. If true not great but i guess we have two weeks off after this man city, so imagine he would also miss Newcastle away
trousers Posted 7 February, 2013 Posted 7 February, 2013 Looks like mlt has been trollin that little advertising screen
trousers Posted 7 February, 2013 Posted 7 February, 2013 @SimonPeach: Some interesting #SaintsFC stuff hitting the PA wire tomorrow from Pochettino & Lallana. Will post as & when it is published.
trousers Posted 7 February, 2013 Posted 7 February, 2013 @BBCFootball1: Lawro's Premier League predictions: BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson grapples with wrestling legend Hulk Hogan http://t.co/GZzcOpB5 Manchester City are nine points behind Manchester United at the top of the table and I think it is a case of 'do or die' for Roberto Mancini's side between now and the end of the season. He has got to play an extra attacking player, because they have to try to win every game they play. Draws just are not good enough. I know it was much later on in the campaign but City's situation now is very reminiscent of when Mario Balotelli got sent off and they lost to Arsenal on Easter Sunday last season. They were eight points adrift and the title looked over for them, same as it does now - so they have to go for it. If Mancini picks an attacking team against Southampton, I think they will win. It won't be straightforward, though. City will be without Vincent Kompany, who is still injured and Rickie Lambert is a real handful. Saints' performances under Mauricio Pochettino have been good and he is probably wondering why he hasn't won a game yet. I think Saturday might go down as another near-miss. Prediction: 1-2
disconnect Posted 8 February, 2013 Posted 8 February, 2013 Not looking forward to this one as City are due a result which isnt good news for us. Reckon we'll score but be undone by some sloppy defending. 1-3.
Saint_Tony Posted 8 February, 2013 Posted 8 February, 2013 Yes it's unfortunate that they haven't won for the past 2 games, means they will definitely win this as the top teams like United and City do not go 3 games without a win Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 2
alpine_saint Posted 8 February, 2013 Posted 8 February, 2013 Lawro doesnt sound as cock-sure with his prediction as usual, imo. LOL at the Hulkster prediction 40-1 for Chelsea. Tw*t.
Tom28 Posted 8 February, 2013 Posted 8 February, 2013 Saw Fonte in Waitrose in Romsey the other day and he was walking around fine, without any crutches or strapping, so I doubt he can be too far away. Would be nice to have him back in for this one.
trousers Posted 8 February, 2013 Posted 8 February, 2013 @NabilHassan79: Man City boss Roberto Mancini says Yaya & Kolo Toure are both available for the trip to #saintsfc while Vincent Kompany could also return.
trousers Posted 8 February, 2013 Posted 8 February, 2013 (edited) [video=youtube_share;SmVV6j2FtUI] Is that Targett at the end of that clip? Edited 8 February, 2013 by trousers
Saint Garrett Posted 8 February, 2013 Posted 8 February, 2013 Think it is Lloyd Isgrove? The guy that came on at Leeds and changed the game..sort of. Good to see Luke training. Who is the coach shouting orders? I thought they were all foreign?
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