Saint_clark Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 A return for Davis in place of Ramirez is a no-brainer for me. Hopefully Shaw will be back to full fitness; we need a fox-less 90 minutes. For the back four, I hope Hooiveld isn't out for too long. Yoshida and Jos had built a good partnership, Jos's bravery ahead of Fonte's culture would have served us well last saturday, I can see Norwich playing in a similar style, trying to pick us off on the break. A point would be valuable, a win utterly sensational. I predict 1-1. Absolutely, thinking back to the QPR game those two passes Ramirez f*cked up to put players through on goal just before he was subbed, I think Davis would have managed to get it through.
There when Franny scored Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Stats indicate that a significant factor in the outcome will be how well we defend their set-plays. 37% of their home goals have been scored via this route whereas 35% of our away goals conceded are from set pieces (both high relatively). http://www.whoscored.com/Matches/615218/Show/England-Premier-League-2012-2013-Norwich-Southampton If we defend well I think we will win, but you could say that about so many games this season. We certainly have goals in us away from home and have scored more away than Norwich have scored at home. Our away form and their home form over the last 6 games are identical (W-1, D-3, L-2). http://www.kickoff.co.uk/3828/norwich-v-southampton-prowess-from-corners-could-see-norwich-avoid-defeat/ I also think Tettey is quite a big loss for them given central midfield is our strongest area in my opinion. If we can dominate Johnson and Howson we have a good platform for a decent result. A game without a conspicuous individual error (or succession thereof) would be welcome as well of course.
Saint Charlie Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Looking at the training gallery Fonte is there, but certainly no sign of Morgan, Yoshida or Davis. An injury to Schneiderlin would be a big blow.
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 if morgan and davis out injured then our midfield will be severely weakened. CM options would be JWP, Guly, Lallana, Ramirez or Chaplow. I would personally go for Lallana. Ramirez is to much of a risk in that position as he has tendency to give the ball away a lot. my 2-0 win prediction will change should morgan and davis be out injured:(
disconnect Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 If Yoshida is out, any chance of a debut for Forren? Fingers crossed Yoshida and Fonte arent both out, Hooiveld and Forren If Schniederlin's out (as well as Davis?), could Guly come back in, or JWP? Hopefully they were just training somewhere else!
Saint Garrett Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Maybe the first team defence were training out of picture. Maybe the odd injury is a possibility but for 4 of our main players to pick up an injury....can't see it. Noticed tickets available on the gate tomorrow....very tempted to make the trip up there now...
rshephard3 Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Any pubs anyone knows of around Clapham that is likely to be showing this live tomorrow?
saints-cris Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Anyone know how many are left? Tempted to go up tommorow..
lillyflo Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Was just looking through the Norwich preparation training pics and is that Steve De Ridder I see back from his loan spell? Can't remember how long the loan was for but it doesn't seem very long.
Saint Charlie Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Was just looking through the Norwich preparation training pics and is that Steve De Ridder I see back from his loan spell? Can't remember how long the loan was for but it doesn't seem very long. It is. It was a months loan - he started the first couple of games then they realised he is rubbish and he became an unused sub. He needs a L1 loan IMO.
oldsarum Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Anyone know how many are left? Tempted to go up tommorow.. Its pay on the gate as Saints haven't sold all their tickets http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/club/ Judging by tickets i've purchased for people, which are for Blocks G and H, Saints took full allocation of 2500
S-Clarke Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 If Yoshida is out, any chance of a debut for Forren? Fingers crossed Yoshida and Fonte arent both out, Hooiveld and Forren If Schniederlin's out (as well as Davis?), could Guly come back in, or JWP? Hopefully they were just training somewhere else! Could explain why Forren was ''rushed'' into the U21 game at the request of the senior management team.
S-Clarke Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Was just looking through the Norwich preparation training pics and is that Steve De Ridder I see back from his loan spell? Can't remember how long the loan was for but it doesn't seem very long. He was rubbish for them, as expected really.
Saint Garrett Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Its pay on the gate as Saints haven't sold all their tickets http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/club/ Judging by tickets i've purchased for people, which are for Blocks G and H, Saints took full allocation of 2500 Any idea how many are available. Wouldnt want to go all the way there to then find out weve sold them all.
saints-cris Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Any idea how many are available. Wouldnt want to go all the way there to then find out weve sold them all. What he said.. no point going if there are only a handful left. 3 hour drive so would like to be able to get some!
oldsarum Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 What he said.. no point going if there are only a handful left. 3 hour drive so would like to be able to get some! suggest you phone the ticket office !
Sour Mash Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 They tend not to put them on sale on the day unless they're confident they'll be plenty available.
Saint Fan CaM Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Mmm, don't like this one bit - I think we could easily go up there and get caught napping (again) - just the sort of team we don't do well against. 2-1 to Norwich.
Saint Garrett Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Mmm, don't like this one bit - I think we could easily go up there and get caught napping (again) - just the sort of team we don't do well against. 2-1 to Norwich. Really ?! I was thinking that they're the kind of team we do alright against. No real pace. Not a huge physical presence. Just a team of hard working players. We can certainly pressure their midfield and defence into mistakes.
saints-cris Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Mmm, don't like this one bit - I think we could easily go up there and get caught napping (again) - just the sort of team we don't do well against. 2-1 to Norwich. Actually I think the opposite, I don't think they have loads that will trouble us. No pace, they're just very organised and tough to break down.
Colinjb Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Lightweight, poor distribution for me. But hey, ho, i'd love to be proved wrong from now. His key weakness.... I'll give you that, but his mobility, reading of the game and endeavour make him first choice for me. As for lightweight.... must say i've not had that impression.
oldsarum Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Over 2,000 going tomorrow https://twitter.com/SaintsfcCop
doc oli Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Quite possibly the gayest training session ever by the looks of the photos I'm sure we'll be camped in their half most of the game though......
Saint Charlie Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Is that confirmed? No, its not. Just a hunch based on him not being in any of the training pics or videos. When that happens usually the player is injured.
Dig Dig Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 No, its not. Just a hunch based on him not being in any of the training pics or videos. When that happens usually the player is injured. Get off the internet for a bit lad. Life isn't lived through saints player training videos
Saint Charlie Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Get off the internet for a bit lad. Life isn't lived through saints player training videos How do you get off the internet?
110_Persaint Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 How do you get off the internet? Refuse to look at something called a 'screen' for a day or two. See if you can manage that.
Saint Charlie Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 Refuse to look at something called a 'screen' for a day or two. See if you can manage that. In todays modern society thats actually near on impossible. Besides, how could I speculate about team news from SP videos then?
Bearsy Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 In todays modern society thats actually near on impossible. Besides, how could I speculate about team news from SP videos then? u can jaculate over schneiderlin videos if you like charlie, but i should hold off on actually killing urself till the official team sheet is announced.
Saint Charlie Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 u can jaculate over schneiderlin videos if you like charlie, but i should hold off on actually killing urself till the official team sheet is announced. You are missing the point. Schneiderlin isn't in the videos.
Window Cleaner Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 You are missing the point. Schneiderlin isn't in the videos. I think he got the point, he's just joshing you. Morgan got a nasty looking trample on his instep last week, expect him to be out for a while myself..
110_Persaint Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 I think he got the point, he's just joshing you. Morgan got a nasty looking trample on his instep last week, expect him to be out for a while myself.. If that is true our upcoming defeats will be more like trouncings.
Saint Charlie Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 If Morgan misses out then IMO instead of JWP we should go with Richardson as a front sweeper to defend across the whole pitch. We have conceded too many lately and he will shore it up.
patred44 Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 for those making the journey up here... It's turning very cold up here and the local forcast is that tomorrow mornings rain will be turning to snow in the afternoon.. max temp 2 degrees only WRAP UP WELL
Doctoroncall Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 37% of Norwich's goals this season have been headed, the most in the league. And they haven't had a penalty awarded to them yet this season.
pangy Posted 8 March, 2013 Posted 8 March, 2013 I would put Rickie in the hole and have J-rod up front. Boruc Clyne Fonte Maya Shaw Punch Morgan cork Lallana Lambert J-rod I know Lambert in the hole will probably be dismissed on here but that would enable him to have a free role,and leave j-rod up top with a bit of pace
dronskisaint Posted 9 March, 2013 Posted 9 March, 2013 Been raining heavily up here for several hours - going to be a very wet pitch!
Lighthouse Posted 9 March, 2013 Posted 9 March, 2013 And they haven't had a penalty awarded to them yet this season. I'm not one to believe in jynxes and curses but feck me, you had to go and say that didn't you.
patred44 Posted 9 March, 2013 Posted 9 March, 2013 Been raining heavily up here for several hours - going to be a very wet pitch! where are you in E Anglia dronski ?? I am exiled in Beccles !
adrian lord Posted 9 March, 2013 Posted 9 March, 2013 I m gonna get a ticket at Carrow Rd today. Got dentists appt nearby in morning so nae bother...
Jack Posted 9 March, 2013 Posted 9 March, 2013 Nervous about this one. Lose and we'll be right in the sh*t with Villa, Reading and QPR having good chances to pick up points, and 2 tough home fixtures coming up. Norwich are a decent side at home and hard to beat. They never seem to be out of a game, and with our habit of conceding at bad times, I don't think we'll have enough to win there. Score draw at best IMO. I also think Villa will win at Reading, and QPR to take at least a point from Sunderland at home. I think we'll be in a position where we'll really need at least a win out of Liverpool or Chelsea at home. I just hope we can find the sort of performances we were getting used to before the Newcastle game.
patred44 Posted 9 March, 2013 Posted 9 March, 2013 Nervous about this one. Lose and we'll be right in the sh*t with Villa, Reading and QPR having good chances to pick up points, and 2 tough home fixtures coming up. Norwich are a decent side at home and hard to beat. They never seem to be out of a game, and with our habit of conceding at bad times, I don't think we'll have enough to win there. Score draw at best IMO. I also think Villa will win at Reading, and QPR to take at least a point from Sunderland at home. I think we'll be in a position where we'll really need at least a win out of Liverpool or Chelsea at home. I just hope we can find the sort of performances we were getting used to before the Newcastle game. Bassong is a very good defender and is quite capable of marking Lambert out of the game, so, if selected, a lot will be down to Jay Rod. What really worries me is that Norwich counter attack with real pace, and that will cause us trouble if we go too gung hoo. A solid performance at the back could earn us a point though..and I'd take that.
Dalek2003 Posted 9 March, 2013 Posted 9 March, 2013 where are you in E Anglia dronski ?? I am exiled in Beccles ! I am in Norwich, short walk to Carrow Road. look out for the Dalek !
dronskisaint Posted 9 March, 2013 Posted 9 March, 2013 where are you in E Anglia dronski ?? I am exiled in Beccles ! Pretty close Pat..little village between Yarmouth and Lowestoft - Plonko lives just South of Lowestoft so there are a few of us amongst the land of extra digits!
David Strover Posted 9 March, 2013 Posted 9 March, 2013 Our defence has gone backward in recent weeks and we miss shedloads of chances - so basically we are getting poorer. We will lose this 3-1. Norwich apparently 'don't pose much threat' but they were able to beat Everton 2-1 in their last home game - we lost 2-1 to QPR at home, their THIRD league win this whole season. We really are a poor team and our results will reflect this.
wild-saint Posted 9 March, 2013 Posted 9 March, 2013 Our defence has gone backward in recent weeks and we miss shedloads of chances - so basically we are getting poorer. We will lose this 3-1. Norwich apparently 'don't pose much threat' but they were able to beat Everton 2-1 in their last home game - we lost 2-1 to QPR at home, their THIRD league win this whole season. We really are a poor team and our results will reflect this. slight over reaction to be fair.
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