saints_is_the_south 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. They'd just been for a swim? What else would be there to 'make of it', from two Japanese footballers leaving a swimming complex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essruu 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. They live in the same building and hang out together. OMG... make up a story at will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_TOAST Posted 21 August, 2013 Share Posted 21 August, 2013 I was taking ze pizz (re make of that what you willl...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin C Posted 21 August, 2013 Share Posted 21 August, 2013 One Adult and one U11 ticket for sale £30 if anyone is interested please send me a message or put details below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 21 August, 2013 Share Posted 21 August, 2013 I just have a feeling that Ossie will come straight in and start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sad saints fan Posted 21 August, 2013 Share Posted 21 August, 2013 With Chelsea beating Villa tonight all we need to happen on Saturday is ---Fulham not to beat Arsenal (possible to likely)-----Newcastle to beat West Ham (possible)----Aston Villa and Liverpool draw (maybe) and Saints to win by 2 clear goals (3-1 anybody?) City and United dont play ,so we are are top . Nah couldnt happen --------could it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasiak-9- Posted 21 August, 2013 Share Posted 21 August, 2013 Crikey, we're odds-on with the bookies by some margin. Didn't expect us to be such heavy favourites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downthe36 Posted 21 August, 2013 Share Posted 21 August, 2013 Crikey, we're odds-on with the bookies by some margin. Didn't expect us to be such heavy favourites! I don't like it...I preferred being the plucky underdogs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityRanger Posted 21 August, 2013 Share Posted 21 August, 2013 Bad memories of QPR and Wigan games last season. Our fans thought we just had to turn up to win and we blew it both times! Sunderland looked decent going forward on MOD Saturday, I won't be taking anything for granted 'til that final whistle blows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 21 August, 2013 Share Posted 21 August, 2013 Bad memories of QPR and Wigan games last season. Our fans thought we just had to turn up to win and we blew it both times! Sunderland looked decent going forward on MOD Saturday, I won't be taking anything for granted 'til that final whistle blows! No, nobody has every thought that about Saints. People just thought they were games we had a decent chance of winning, same as this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 @SouthamptonFC: Good morning from Staplewood! Mauricio Pochettino will be conducting his pre-@SAFCofficial press conference at around 9.30am. #saintsfc @SouthamptonFC: You can watch the manager's pre-match briefing LIVE on our @YouTube channel this morning - details of how to watch will follow. #saintsfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepgar Posted 22 August, 2013 Author Share Posted 22 August, 2013 SouthamptonFC: LIVE: Watch Mauricio Pochettino's pre-#SAFC press conference, with coverage beginning after 9am. http://t.co/toj93Wjbt6 #saintsfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WswmyoKODE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 feels like a 0-0, but then again I have Ashes tickets so perhaps I am just hoping I won't miss a 5-4 thriller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC The manager is currently speaking to @bigadamsport for Saints Player... #saintsfc pic.twitter.com/q1BEDklKwA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 (edited) Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC Pochettino: "@danistone25 is a well-known player. I worked with him at Espanyol, but he's grown and progressed since then." #saintsfc MP: "We're an ambitious club. The project is clear, and we have a structure that starts with the Academy." #saintsfc MP: "We're pretty pleased with the players we've brought in, but we're also keeping an eye on the market." #saintsfc MP: "We have to be very careful and patient with our young players to gauge what they can give and what their potential is." #saintsfc MP on Saturday's game: "It will be a difficult game. #SAFC lost their first game of the season so they'll look to bounce back." #saintsfc MP: "Dani Osvaldo is going to be surrounded by a good group of people that will enable him to play his best football." #saintsfc MP: "You need a good mix between youth players and older, more experienced players. You need to have that equilibrium." #saintsfc Edited 22 August, 2013 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 Cheers for those updates, Trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC You can watch Mauricio Pochettino's pre-#SAFC press conference in full on Saints Player now: http://sfcne.ws/12rPkMJ #saintsfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 I think we'll win but it looks like Sunderland will be about 5/1 so I'm quite tempted by a five quid hedge against us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 5/1 seems high considering how well they did against us at our place last season. We create very few chances at WBA last week, so it's not as though we have been on a run of tearing teams apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 Sunderland AFC @SAFCofficial Sunderland have completed the signing of Greek winger Charias Mavrias from Panathinaikos on a three-year deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23798142 "We have a significant project of getting young players into the first team," he [Pochettino] said. "And of course the young players will always have a chance within our structure." One such player is Ward Prowse who Pochettino hinted will be the main beneficiary of Jason Puncheon's departure to Crystal Palace on loan. Pochettino confirmed Puncheon joined Palace on loan for "personal reasons" but also that the arrival of Osvaldo could see him alter their formation. "With the arrival of Dani Osvaldo, Puncheon realised his chances of getting in the team were greatly reduced," he added. "Ward Prowse played very well at West Brom. He has the technique and the ability to play anywhere in midfield, so we are very happy and pleased with him and hope he continues the trajectory he is on." "Dani is fit, he played an international match last week but he needs to integrate himself into our structure and learn how we play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 5/1 seems high considering how well they did against us at our place last season. One of those instances where last year's form has zero bearing on this year. Different manager and completely (?) different team. Apart from their name they bear absolutely no relationship to the team we played last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 5/1 seems high considering how well they did against us at our place last season. One of those instances where last year's form has zero bearing on this year. Different manager and completely (?) different team. Apart from their name they bear absolutely no relationship to the team we played last season. Saints won't be lining up like this either... 01 K Davis 02 Clyne 03 Yoshida 06 Fonte 23 Shaw 04 Schneiderlin (S Davis - 59' ) 10 Ramirez 18 Cork 42 Puncheon (Guly - 80' ) 07 Lambert 24 Mayuka (De Ridder - 55' ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 There are no easy games in the Prem as we found out last season. PDC is a crackpot and a c*nt but that doesn't mean they haven't got players who are good on their day. Fletcher, Altidor, Sess, Johnson can be dangerous. That said, I don't think they're all that at the back and hopefully we can exploit that. I'm going for a win by a single goal, whether it's 1-0 or 4-3. Although I had a dream that Lambert scored early and we were 3-0 up... But I can't remember the rest. Might have a punt on 3-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC The manager is currently speaking to @bigadamsport for Saints Player... #saintsfc pic.twitter.com/q1BEDklKwA Theres the switch I built again ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 I expect us to win and win comfortably ! European places this season remember ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 I expect us to win and win comfortably ! European places this season remember ? a win on Saturday and then exactly the same season as the last for everyone would put us in 8th place at the end of the season. Still far off the European places of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 I do love it how we now should be winning yet if a chelsea/liverpool fan said that when we play them, they will be viewed as 'arrogant' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 I do love it how we now should be winning yet if a chelsea/liverpool fan said that when we play them, they will be viewed as 'arrogant' I think they'd be viewed as arrogant, but with good reason. Same as us during our ascendency through the lower leagues, and hopefully us again as we continue to climb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 Really looking forward to Sat - been far too long. Sunderland will be a good challenge as I thought they played well last sat even though they lost. Saints to win 2 nil SRL & the new lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sad saints fan Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 Panic.......................................Lawro has predicted a 2-0 for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 Panic.......................................Lawro has predicted a 2-0 for us Run away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 Saints won't be lining up like this either... 01 K Davis 02 Clyne 03 Yoshida 06 Fonte 23 Shaw 04 Schneiderlin (S Davis - 59' ) 10 Ramirez 18 Cork 42 Puncheon (Guly - 80' ) 07 Lambert 24 Mayuka (De Ridder - 55' ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 Panic.......................................Lawro has predicted a 2-0 for us Oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 (edited) Be interesting to see if Osvaldo starts. Suspect bench. Edited 22 August, 2013 by Saint Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 Lallana was the only player I couldnt see in the training videos and pics from today. He appears 3 seconds into the video... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 Lallana was the only player I couldnt see in the training videos and pics from today. Lallana is in the 2nd from last pic. Still find it amazing that I'm looking at our player training pictures, with players of the calibre of Lovren, Rameriz and Osvaldo training in our kit. It's just crazy to think we'd be here just 18 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downthe36 Posted 22 August, 2013 Share Posted 22 August, 2013 Saints won't be lining up like this either... 01 K Davis 02 Clyne 03 Yoshida 06 Fonte 23 Shaw 04 Schneiderlin (S Davis - 59' ) 10 Ramirez 18 Cork 42 Puncheon (Guly - 80' ) 07 Lambert 24 Mayuka (De Ridder - 55' ) In one game we: Subbed off Morgan. Played Kelv in goal. Played De Ridder for almost half a game. Wow...seems like a lifetime ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 In one game we: Subbed off Morgan. Played Kelv in goal. Played De Ridder for almost half a game. Wow...seems like a lifetime ago. I'm not sure why? Your top two points could very likely happen a few times this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downthe36 Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 I'm not sure why? Your top two points could very likely happen a few times this season. When the 3 combined though, it's not that surprising that we lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 When the 3 combined though, it's not that surprising that we lost. It's not surprising we lost, but hardly 'a lifetime' ago stuff. We've got a stronger team now and that should really be reflected in the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_John Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 The Ref is due to be Lee Mason; It is his first game of the season in any league; Two games last year spurs (h) lost 1-2 ; manure away lost 1-2; he did sunderland 4 times :- hoof ball away 1-1; everton away lost 2-1; reading away lost 2-1; stoke home 1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Boruc Clyne* Lovren Fonte Shaw Wanyama Morgan JWP Jrod Lallana Lambert *if fit, happy with Chambers if not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 C'mon boys, let's show this league we mean business. Boruc Clyne Yoshi Lovren Shaw Vic Morgan Gaston Rickie Adam Ossie Really can't see Sunderland coping with that if I'm honest. 6 from 6 would be grand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 I don't think we're going to "smash" anyone this season by a big scoreline, but I do think we'll win MOST of the games we're expected to win, especially at St Mary's. We're stronger defensively than we were last season and now we have Osvaldo, hopefully we can put away some of the many chances we create. To that end we should win tomorrow, but Sunderland are so unpredictable at the moment with all their new signings. Lawrenson asks on his predo league whether Di Canio is a genius or an idiot. I'd suggest the latter, but with all those new players, they should be fighting hard for a permanent starting place. I'm hastily going for a 3-1 win, Lambert to carry on his goalscoring form with a brace and a slammer from Wanyama. (Heh, that rhymes.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 I don't think we're going to "smash" anyone this season by a big scoreline, but I do think we'll win MOST of the games we're expected to win, especially at St Mary's. We're stronger defensively than we were last season and now we have Osvaldo, hopefully we can put away some of the many chances we create. To that end we should win tomorrow, but Sunderland are so unpredictable at the moment with all their new signings. Lawrenson asks on his predo league whether Di Canio is a genius or an idiot. I'd suggest the latter, but with all those new players, they should be fighting hard for a permanent starting place. I'm hastily going for a 3-1 win, Lambert to carry on his goalscoring form with a brace and a slammer from Wanyama. (Heh, that rhymes.) I think if Lambert, Ossie & Gaston click, someone could be in for a hiding this season. Hopefully Sunderland tomorrow, I have a totally irrational dislike for them. No idea why, just do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom28 Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 I'm going with Boruc Clyne Lovren Fonte Shaw Wanyama Schneiderlin JWP Lallana JRod Lambert Subs: Davis, Chambers, Yoshida, Cork, Davis, Ramirez, Osvaldo And I'll go for a 0-0 draw. Was impressed with the way Sunderland played last week, but don't fancy them to score. I think both sides will cancel each other out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Saint Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 I'm going with Boruc Clyne Lovren Fonte Shaw Wanyama Schneiderlin JWP Lallana JRod Lambert Subs: Davis, Chambers, Yoshida, Cork, Davis, Ramirez, Osvaldo I think this will probably be the team too - though I would like to see: Boruc Clyne Lovren Fonte Shaw Wanyama Schneiderlin Lallana Ramirez Osvaldo Lambert We should win this one. I'd like us to thump them as can't stand PDC but think it could be a lot tighter than that. Depends how early we can get that first goal really. I'm going for 2-0. Lallana and Osvaldo with the goals. COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 I think the system Poch, wants to play is by using the Full Backs as almost wingers an in Shaw and Clyne we have two of the best at doing that but to do that you need players like JWP and JRod who will work up and down to cover. Unless the full backs are told to sit in. A front 4 of Lallana, Ramirez, Ossie and SRL might look great but cant see a lot of defending from the front with those 4 Good to have options though. I hope we see at least 30 mins of Ossie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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