dan abnormal Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 reckon we will start with this boruc clyne lovren hooiveld shaw wanyama schneiderlin lallana jrod guly srl mulumbu tore us ragged at the hawthorns last season, thought he was exceptional in that match. him vs wanyama should be quite a battle. I would be so much more confident of a result with clyne and shaw in the team rather than chambers and fox, really hope those 2 are fit to start. puncheon to be used as a super sub this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 This doesn't bode well !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenagegsaint Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 Physioroom saying that there is more chance that Shaw will player rather than not play, Clyne will be on the bench at best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 This doesn't bode well !! What relevance does how Saints did on the opening day in 1995, 2002, 2012 etc have on tomorrow's game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 yeah colon pls don't comment on this thread unless you know for a fact what tomorrow's result will be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 yeah colon pls don't comment on this thread unless you know for a fact what tomorrow's result will be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 yeah colon pls don't comment on this thread unless you know for a fact what tomorrow's result will be I put that up there so you are even more impressed with my skills when my 2-1 to us turns out to be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 This doesn't bode well !! WBA's record isn't exactly brilliant either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 2-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysfc Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 Am looking forward to this game tbh as I've had a CRAP week with being ill so along with the Lambert goal on Wednesday for England am hoping for him or someone else to cheer me up and I'd happily take a Point tomorrow something like 2-2 even though a Win would be Great but will go for 2-2 with goals from Long & Mcauley/Anelka for West Brom & Lambert/Lalanna/Schneiderlin for Saints but we'l see! Will be interesting to see if Shaw plays or not as Fox would have to be on his game for once but we'l see & I see that Wanyama may start too as well so Good Luck to him too as well! Where are people Pre-match boozing then btw and Are we in Red tomorrow as well? COYR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 Easiest 3 points we'll pick up all season. 3-1 Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 far too much euphoria abounding 2-2 would be a good result. Don't fancy a Jos/Anelka face off. Hope we go with Maya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 far too much euphoria abounding 2-2 would be a good result. Don't fancy a Jos/Anelka face off. Hope we go with Maya. Not sure why Anelka would be more problematic for Jos specifically than Vydra or Long. His weakness is pace, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 We're gonna get dicked 3-0 and this place will be in meltdown as Dalek, Barry and Turkish gleefully run riot on every thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 We're gonna get dicked 3-0 and this place will be in meltdown as Dalek, Barry and Turkish gleefully run riot on every thread... You forgot Alpine. If we do get thumped 3-0 then I think they'd have a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 Clyne and Shaw looked pretty active in training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 They really wouldn't, it's one game. We could win it 3-0 and get relegated or lose it 3-0 and do really well. Not a team out there that doesn't lose the odd game. Judge the team on a decent run of games by all means. I think we'll have a couple of rough patches and frustrating losses in games we should win on paper, but also surprise some big clubs again and generally be 5-10 points better off than last season. You think if we won 3-0 posters wouldn't get over-excited and a bit carried away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 They really wouldn't, it's one game. We could win it 3-0 and get relegated or lose it 3-0 and do really well. Not a team out there that doesn't lose the odd game. Judge the team on a decent run of games by all means. I think we'll have a couple of rough patches and frustrating losses in games we should win on paper, but also surprise some big clubs again and generally be 5-10 points better off than last season.You might disagree with it Aids (there's a change) but it's an opinion, and yes, they'd have a point. I know you don't like admitting that others are able to sensibly hold differing opinions to your own, but there it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 Actually everything I've said is about respecting valid opinions. If something is subjective then have whatever opinion you like. I think it's fine to respect opinions more that are based on more than reactionary emotion. If someone watching 10-20 games and disagrees with me on the team that's fine. Likewise for a player, manager whatever. If its 1 or 2 games as often happens on here, whether it's positive or negative, I'm not going to have the same respect for it, or any. I really don't see how that equates to not liking differing opinions to my own. I've said several times the best threads and conversations with posters are people who disagree or bring new perspectives, have more knowledge and insight than me but know how to convey it and back it up with something. I think you've missed my point. Bazza and Alpine may express their opinions in p*ss poor ways; but that's their undoing, often they raise perfectly valid points. The extremity of their opinion and the way they present it often gets people's backs up, and you're typically the leader of the fightback brigade who only seek to p*ss fire on the perceived WUM bonfire and take a totally contrary view. The truth of the matter usually lies somewhere in the middle and often gets lost in the black and white parody it all becomes. If we lose 3-0 then I'll have a few misgivings about the side and how much we've learnt from last season. According to you, that one result would have zero meaning and is not worth discussing. I can't ago along with that; I think it means something, even if its fairly small potatoes in terms of a whole season. I don't have to, or want to wait 10-20 before discussing the merits of this season's side. I don't think internet forums are designed around waiting that long to ascertain how well we'll fare come May. If you need to wait that long then fair enough; that's your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 You can discuss a 3-0 win or loss in context, the positives/negatives and what it might mean for the season. I have no problem with any opinions like that. Good to know what's allowed. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 I just hope we get to the final whistle of game 4 with some points and not look like we are totally out of our depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 I just hope we get to the final whistle of game 4 with some points and not look like we are totally out of our depth I hope that isn't the limit of your ambitions, James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 So we are already arguing about a loss that hasn't occurred yet, brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 So we are already arguing about a loss that hasn't occurred yet, brilliant Well, it makes a change from arguing about players who we have or haven't signed. Welcome back to the football season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 Mayuka to start. ITK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 Mayuka to start. ITK. Throw as much pace as you can at WBA's defense, and goals will flow. Good tactic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 So we are already arguing about a loss that hasn't occurred yet, brilliant One man's arguing is another man's discussion. Who'd have thought it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 What are the pies like at WBA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 What are the pies like at WBA? Depends how hungry you are! If you're starving I think they'd be decent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan abnormal Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 Fox was apparently at st marys watching the u21s, means he didnt travel with the squad. i wonder if chambers will feature, wasnt involved in the u21 game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 Chambers and Shaw to start, Clyne on bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 After a couple of sh*t weeks, a last minute winner in front of our end will sort me right out tomorrow. Come on Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 After a couple of sh*t weeks, a last minute winner in front of our end will sort me right out tomorrow. Come on Saints. This. Really hoping tomorrow cheers me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 I think you've missed my point. Bazza and Alpine may express their opinions in p*ss poor ways; but that's their undoing, often they raise perfectly valid points. The extremity of their opinion and the way they present it often gets people's backs up, and you're typically the leader of the fightback brigade who only seek to p*ss fire on the perceived WUM bonfire and take a totally contrary view. The truth of the matter usually lies somewhere in the middle and often gets lost in the black and white parody it all becomes. If we lose 3-0 then I'll have a few misgivings about the side and how much we've learnt from last season. According to you, that one result would have zero meaning and is not worth discussing. I can't ago along with that; I think it means something, even if its fairly small potatoes in terms of a whole season. I don't have to, or want to wait 10-20 before discussing the merits of this season's side. I don't think internet forums are designed around waiting that long to ascertain how well we'll fare come May. If you need to wait that long then fair enough; that's your decision. We are Southampton we (almost) always lose our first game of the season in the PL. It's The Southampton Way. Deep down we know that is what happens in the same way we knew Rickie would score. (Just we never let ourselves believe it) When it happens I'll just order another pint of Pedigree and discuss the positives from the game and look forward to our first win vs Wet Sham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 We are Southampton we (almost) always lose our first game of the season in the PL. It's The Southampton Way. Deep down we know that is what happens in the same way we knew Rickie would score. (Just we never let ourselves believe it) When it happens I'll just order another pint of Pedigree and discuss the positives from the game and look forward to our first win vs Wet ShamWell said Philip. I reckon I'd thrash you at golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 16 August, 2013 Share Posted 16 August, 2013 This. Really hoping tomorrow cheers me up. Knowing Saints mate, no chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 17 August, 2013 Share Posted 17 August, 2013 We'll lose today, absolutely no doubt about it in my mind. If we win, I'll run down the street in my boxer shorts holding a Mexican Piñata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 17 August, 2013 Share Posted 17 August, 2013 Saints to win 3-0:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 17 August, 2013 Share Posted 17 August, 2013 Well said Philip. I reckon I'd thrash you at golf. Yep. Unless I use home advantage properly and play you down here this month on one of our stupid long courses in 45C heat and 85% humidity Have a great trip everyone who is #MarchingIn we're all #jealous but will be @barasti as usual using Eric's 30% discount card to keep the beer cost down to 6 quid a pint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Under Weststand Posted 17 August, 2013 Share Posted 17 August, 2013 WBA ripped us apart twice last season, it will be interesting to see how much we've learned today. I can see us trying to pack midfield & try and shut them down. 1-1 draw would be a decent return today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 17 August, 2013 Share Posted 17 August, 2013 First match of the season and four players doubtful due to injury and jet-lag is hardly the start expected. Promised my self a pint of Itchen Watercress Bitter if we win and I'm looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Alert Posted 17 August, 2013 Share Posted 17 August, 2013 I am leaving for this one in around an hour and really not very excited by the prospect of it. Not sure if I am being far more negative than usual or just that on my previous 3 trips to WBA we have lost. Hopefully we can snatch something and really get underway next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropshire Saint Posted 17 August, 2013 Share Posted 17 August, 2013 Leaving about 12 for the short trip to West Brom. Last time I went there was when Prutton missed that open goal. Hope for better things today but not entirely confident. A 2-1 loss I predict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 17 August, 2013 Share Posted 17 August, 2013 Not feeling confident. Our defence looks a bit shaky to me. 3-0 to WBA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc1976 Posted 17 August, 2013 Share Posted 17 August, 2013 An Arsenal fan at work has just asked me if this is the first time Southampton have been in the Prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted 17 August, 2013 Share Posted 17 August, 2013 Birmingham centre full of Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbury Posted 17 August, 2013 Share Posted 17 August, 2013 Wiziwig, http://vipbox.net/, http://firstrowuk1.eu/ I know this has been goneover ad nauseam, and I also know that if I do find a stream it will seize up directly before any goal and it will be jerky and frustrating the rest of the time. Despite that, I thought firstrow and wiziwig had been disabled somehow? I am in Oz, don't know if it is different over here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 17 August, 2013 Share Posted 17 August, 2013 An Arsenal fan at work has just asked me if this is the first time Southampton have been in the Prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 17 August, 2013 Share Posted 17 August, 2013 An Arsenal fan at work has just asked me if this is the first time Southampton have been in the Prem. Tell the clueless ***** that we won it in 1990 - he'd probably beleive you ;-) PS I know the PL didn't exist then ... tht is pretty much the point!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint-matt Posted 17 August, 2013 Share Posted 17 August, 2013 Feeling a little unsure, although excited about today. Would be great to open with three points. I can see Lambert scoring today as he'll be full of confidence. COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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