Toomer Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Which is exactly what everyone said when we played Wigan at home at the start of last season. That turned out well........... We should be mindfull of this happening but I think the way MP has got the side set up we should be looking at a home win, I have gone for the good old 3-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Actually Sunderland played good football against Fulham. They deserved a better result but were a bit like us last year, much possession but little end-product. Personally I think Osvaldo will start but if not he will get at least 30 minutes, no question about that in my mind. He is fit and played 90 mins 5 days ago and with a whole week of training sessions he will have a good chance to be included in the starting XI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 I think the good thing about SUnderland under Di Canio is they will come out and try to win the game, can't see them set up playing for the draw, that should suit us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Goodness - Sunderland have given up coke and caffeine.... http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/16/paolo-di-canio-sunderland-revolution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Patrón Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Osvaldo will quite clearly start, what f#cking planet are some of you on?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Sunderland still have tickets http://www.safc.com/news/ticket-news/2013/august/tickets-available-for-saints-trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Osvaldo will quite clearly start, what f#cking planet are some of you on?! I think there is a reasonable chance of that given he has a week of training ahead of him. Had he signed on the Thursday before the game he'd probably be on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Our team for this fixture last term: Davis Clyne Yoshida Fonte Shaw Cork Schneiderlin Ramirez Puncheon Lambert Mayuka Subs: Boruc, Hooiveld, Richardson, S Davis, Guly, De Ridder, Rodriguez Things are looking brighter now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Our team for this fixture last term: Davis Clyne Yoshida Fonte Shaw Cork Schneiderlin Ramirez Puncheon Lambert Mayuka Subs: Boruc, Hooiveld, Richardson, S Davis, Guly, De Ridder, Rodriguez Things are looking brighter now! Indeed, you only have to read the first line of the team to know that. Davis gifted them the match because he's err sh*te. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepgar Posted 19 August, 2013 Author Share Posted 19 August, 2013 I think the good thing about SUnderland under Di Canio is they will come out and try to win the game, can't see them set up playing for the draw, that should suit us. Agreed, he will see this as a game where they can go home with the points. Should be a brilliant game. Could be a thriller. 4-3 or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbendy Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Starting 11 v Sunderland? Osvaldo start seems unlikely, but perhaps? SRL in behind him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 I think the good thing about SUnderland under Di Canio is they will come out and try to win the game, can't see them set up playing for the draw, that should suit us. Yeah, good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Over 3,000 tickets available for Saturday, 900 or so of those are available in block 43 in the Northam. Why do the club never tell people that area has been opened up to home fans?! The win at WBA & Osvaldo signing should see a few more shifted this week + walk up on Saturday should see it creep over 30K, depends how many Sunderland have sold mind. Surprised so many are still available with less than a week to go though, poor effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnick Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Taking all 3 of my kids to this one, they are already excited, how match fit is Osvaldo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Taking all 3 of my kids to this one, they are already excited, how match fit is Osvaldo? Played just over 200 minutes of football in pre-season for Roma, plus 90 minutes for Italy last Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Starting 11 v Sunderland? Osvaldo start seems unlikely, but perhaps? SRL in behind him? I'd say that but swap Lambert and Osvaldo. From what I've seen Osvaldo is brilliant facing goal rather than with his back to it. I bet they'll be working on getting it into Lambert's feet and using runners going past him. That really is a scary front 4 to face as a defender with Lambert, Jay Rod's directness, Lallana's tricks and Osvaldo's right hook playing off him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Changes to last week's winning team - Chambers and Fonte were probably standing in for Clyne and Yoshida so I'd expect those two changes and its then a case of how to accommodate Osvaldo if he is considered match fit. JWP was very influential in midfield at West Brom so my guess would be JRod to drop to the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 I would say none of the front players are guaranteed to start, and that includes Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 Just looked at the odds on Skybet. We're 3/4 to win this one. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 Its great to have so many options in the forward positions. Sunderland won't have a clue what to expect. Wouldn't be surprised to see the same team that won at WBA start, and then Ramirez, Osvaldo and Puncheon to come off the bench. I would be tempted to start with ------------Boruc------------ Clyne---Fonte--Lovren---Shaw -----Morgan-----Wanyama----- J-Rod------Osvaldo-----Lallana -----------Lambert----------- Will be exciting seeing that side though. Unfortunately I'm not in the country this weekend so I'll be missing it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 Its great to have so many options in the forward positions. Sunderland won't have a clue what to expect. Wouldn't be surprised to see the same team that won at WBA start, and then Ramirez, Osvaldo and Puncheon to come off the bench. I would be tempted to start with ------------Boruc------------ Clyne---Fonte--Lovren---Shaw -----Morgan-----Wanyama----- J-Rod------Osvaldo-----Lallana -----------Lambert----------- Will be exciting seeing that side though. Unfortunately I'm not in the country this weekend so I'll be missing it !! Might be a struggle for Puncheon to even make the bench, considering he didn't make it against WBA and we've now added another forward to the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 Reckon clyne will come in osvaldo on bench maybe gaston for JWP osvaldo is obviously going to get at least 20 mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 Might be a struggle for Puncheon to even make the bench, considering he didn't make it against WBA and we've now added another forward to the squad. Fair point, great to have such options though. To have Lallana, J-Rod, Ramirez, Puncheon, Guly, Osvaldo, JWP, Davis, Lambert, Mayuka, Isgrove all fighting it out for 4 places in the team, it's going to be tough to keep them all happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintrich Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 Boruc Clyne Lovren Fonte Shaw Schneiderlin Wanyama Lallana Lambert Ramirez Osvaldo Subs: K Davis, Yoshida, Chambers, Ward-Prowse, Puncheon, Rodriguez, Cork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 I see PDC is keeping moral up in the camp. He's suspended Phil Bardsley and banned him from the training ground for posting some Instagram message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 wouldn't change anything from the WBA game, bar Clyne coming in for Chambers if fit. Dani O on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2397815/Phil-Bardsley-suspended-Sunderland.html Oops Bardsley suspended by club and prob up for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
positivepete Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 Boruc Clyne Lovren Yoshida Shaw Schneiderlin Wanyama Rodriguez ® Ramirez Osvaldo (L) Lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 Fair point, great to have such options though. To have Lallana, J-Rod, Ramirez, Puncheon, Guly, Osvaldo, JWP, Davis, Lambert, Mayuka, Isgrove all fighting it out for 4 places in the team, it's going to be tough to keep them all happy! Exactly. I can see now why we need to splash out on Scott Sinclair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 Boruc Clyne Lovren Yoshida Shaw Schneiderlin Wanyama Rodriguez ® Ramirez Osvaldo (L) Lambert Some might say he wouldn't need it at home to Sunderland, but how much protection would Osvaldo give Shaw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbendy Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 (edited) I can't see beyond: ---------------Boruc----------------- ---Clyne---Fonte---Lovren---Shaw--- --------Spider----Wanyama-------- -----J Rod---Lambert---Lallana---- -------------Osvaldo-------------- Gaston to come on after ~70 minutes, replacing Lambert. JWP poss on for J Rod and/or Davis on for Lallana if we need to protect the lead. I suspect that the front four formation will be very fluid - Lambert and Osvaldo will probably interchange, but always with one deeper one more advanced. Those people putting Gaston in the formation playing wide... a question for you - have you seen the system we play and/or Gaston play? Putting him in a wider position would expose the full back and make poor use of his strengths. He's a number 10 and currently unfit. An interesting question - if I'm right that JWP will be dropped, who will take our set pieces? Lallana's delivery is often poor. Gaston seems hit and miss, plus I doubt he'll start. Is it out of the q'n that Lallana might be dropped to keep JWP in the team for his set piece delivery? Edited 20 August, 2013 by mcbendy My own stupidity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 Bit cocky going with 9 players but I can see where you are going with the rest of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbendy Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 Bit cocky going with 9 players but I can see where you are going with the rest of the team. Ooops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 No problem, I like your confidence. I think those two being in those positions goes without saying actually, was just being a bit MLG to see how it feels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2397815/Phil-Bardsley-suspended-Sunderland.html Oops Bardsley suspended by club and prob up for sale That's a shame. He's not very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Saint Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 Goodness - Sunderland have given up coke and caffeine.... http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/16/paolo-di-canio-sunderland-revolution The media keeps on trumpeting Di Canio's team as the 'fittest' in the League because of the double sessions he's introduced. They hardly ever mention that Poch has done exactly the same, and with a team that was pretty damn fit anyway. I hope we absolutely batter Sunderland on Saturday, can't stand Di Canio - horrible, vile man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Giordano Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 I think we will score 3 or 4. They got new players just learning how di canio wants them to play whilst ours already know how to play by now. We are not only rock solid but full of power purpose and goal threat. They will go ott in physically trying to shut us down - so i can see plenty yellows for them and maybe a red. They will play for a draw as a good result whilst we will be playing to win and if itys a draw that's a disappointment. Can only see one winner here in normal circumstances. 70% saints win 20% draw 10% safc win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 Just bought two tickets. Bloody hell if they are that much every week then I won't be going to many! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomf05 Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 Just bought two tickets. Bloody hell if they are that much every week then I won't be going to many! What choice of seating was available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepgar Posted 20 August, 2013 Author Share Posted 20 August, 2013 Just bought two tickets. Bloody hell if they are that much every week then I won't be going to many! i paid 37, how much did you pay then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 I think we will score 3 or 4. They got new players just learning how di canio wants them to play whilst ours already know how to play by now. We are not only rock solid but full of power purpose and goal threat. They will go ott in physically trying to shut us down - so i can see plenty yellows for them and maybe a red. They will play for a draw as a good result whilst we will be playing to win and if itys a draw that's a disappointment. Can only see one winner here in normal circumstances. 70% saints win 20% draw 10% safc win. I can't see them playing for a draw. They've invested in forwards and will use them I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 @SouthamptonFC: You can now purchase seats in Block 43 of the Northam Stand for the visit of @SAFCofficial. Buy here: http://t.co/VHZY0VY5xl #saintsfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 ------Boruc Clyne-Yoshida-Lovren-Shaw -------Cork Schneiderlin-Wanyama ------Gaston ----Ricky-Ossie Onus on the full backs to provide the width with Cork supplying defensive cover. Sunderland are going to be tough opponents, thought they looked OK against Fulham and Altidore looks like he might be a handful. Going for 3-1 to us but wouldn't be surprised if Sunderland poop on the party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 No way will they play for a draw! Have you seen their fixture list? This is an absolute must win for them. They'll view it like a cup final. Thing is, our lot are full of confidence and belief, are far more organised and will be desperate to win their first game of the season at home. Plus Osvaldo will be determined to score, as will Rickie. I'm going for 4-3 to us and plenty of cards for both sides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 ------Boruc Clyne-Yoshida-Lovren-Shaw -------Cork Schneiderlin-Wanyama ------Gaston ----Ricky-Ossie Onus on the full backs to provide the width with Cork supplying defensive cover. Sunderland are going to be tough opponents, thought they looked OK against Fulham and Altidore looks like he might be a handful. Going for 3-1 to us but wouldn't be surprised if Sunderland poop on the party. No chance will we go with this. We didn't play three DMs at a tough place like WBA, why would we do it at home against a relatively weak side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 Am expecting fireworks off the field when Di Canio meets Osvaldo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 20 August, 2013 Share Posted 20 August, 2013 I'll go with a clean sheet for us, we looked very solid last week. A 1-0 or 2-0 win would be absolutely fine, I'm going for 2-0, J Rod and SRL. Haven't got a clue about the team but a sneaky feeling JWP has done enough to stay in the starting X1 this week. Happy days (we're not going unfortunately, on flipping wedding duty with a bunch of Brighton and Cov fans, also a couple of Saints ST's there who will be gutted to be missing it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_lambden Posted 21 August, 2013 Share Posted 21 August, 2013 Snderland were probably the best side defensively at St Mary's last season. Cuellar especially didn't give Lambert a sniff. Hopefully it's different this time around. Being a cautious optimist, I'll go for a 2-1 win. Fonte and Lambert again to score. Osvaldo to get 20 minutes at the end and set-up the winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_TOAST Posted 21 August, 2013 Share Posted 21 August, 2013 Not sure what thread best for this, but for anybody interested, I saw Yoshida and Tandari Lee coming out of The Quays in town about a hour ago...make of that what you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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