saintnick 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 I am hoping the same, really want to see this guy, but I get the feeling he might sit out this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Having seen the excellent performance v wedt brom and signing Osvaldo I'm confident we can win this one. I'd like to see Boruc Chambers/Clyne Lovren Fonte Shaw Schneid Wanyama Lallana Ramirez Osvaldo Lambert 3-0 Saints. Lambert, Osvaldo (2) Sent from my GT-S7568 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Osvaldo to score with one of those little chips that he seems to enjoy doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 im hopeful that some new songs are belted out maybe someone should bring a drum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 .........................Boruc Clyne...... Fonte......Lovren..... Shaw .............Morgan.....Wanyama ......Osvaldo....Ramirez ....Lallana .......................Lambert Bench: Davis/Gazza Fox/Taggart Yoshida Cork Jwp Rodriguez Mayuka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simondo Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 .....................Boruc Clyne...... Fonte......Lovren..... Shaw .............Morgan.....Wanyama ....Rameriz.....Lambert.....Lallana .....................Osvaldo Bench: Davis/Gazza Fox/Taggart Yoshida Cork Jwp Rodriguez Mayuka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 (edited) Bench: Fox/Taggart Fox/Taggart ? Why would you have Danny Fox or Matthew Targett (who hasn't even been training with the 1st team) on the bench over Calum Chambers? Edited 23 August, 2013 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 ? Why would you have Danny Fox or Matthew Targett (who hasn't even been training with the 1st team) on the bench over Calum Chambers? I hear what you're saying Matthew ? but was struggling to find options beyond Fox... Perhaps Chambers can cover Clyne in event of Clune moving across to left back if needed. Point sustained! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 I hear what you're saying Matthew but was struggling to find options beyond Fox... Perhaps Chambers can cover Clyne in event of Clune moving across to left back if needed. Point sustained! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Going to be a tough one for us tomorrow, Sunderland are on a bad run of form and will want to go out and try and put us on the back foot. Important that we keep the ball and keep it in their half. ----------------BORUC-------------- CLYNE----LOVREN----MAYA-----SHAW ----------BIG VIC----MORGAN-------- -----JAYROD---LAMBERT---LALLANA-- ---------------OSVALDO------------- Subs: K.Davis, Chambers, Fonte, S.Davis, JWP, Ramirez, Guly Rickie in a deeper role to hold up the ball and try and play in the runners. Jay and Adam tucking in at attacking midfield to let the full-backs overlap. Big Vic and Morgan to sit deep and break up the play like they did so well against West Brom. Can't wait for this one, COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneawol Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 [video=youtube_share;KEjY2kwIY_Y]http://youtu.be/KEjY2kwIY_Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 I'm a man in late middle age but am as excited as a 12 year old today. Please don't let me down Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 Buzzing for this today, craving a strong performance and a win. Be nice if that Osvaldo song gets off the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 (edited) Had a late change of heart. I'm changing camp to (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction. Edited 24 August, 2013 by DuncanRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 The feeling of expecting to win reminds me a bit of Wigan at home last year. All PL games are tough and we will have to play well to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Strover Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 The feeling of expecting to win reminds me a bit of Wigan at home last year. All PL games are tough and we will have to play well to win. Yes, I'm no Alpine Saint, but I can remember many optimistic build ups to games where Saints have fallen flat on their face. I remember when all we had to do was beat Brighton and home in the old money Division One to go top of the League for the first time in our history - everyone was up for it a packed out Dell - result? Lost 2-0. It must be my long history of being a Saints fan [46 years and counting, my brother forced me to go at six] but I have seen this type of situation many times - more often than not Saints some how contrive to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. I'm hoping 3-0 but I have a horrible feeling 0-2. Luckily I am wrong so many times it could cancel out my misgivings. Look at me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 I think on form I'd like to think we can grind out a hard fought two one win, but when was the last time we won our first two games in the premiership? Have we ever haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 Yes, I'm no Alpine Saint, but I can remember many optimistic build ups to games where Saints have fallen flat on their face. I remember when all we had to do was beat Brighton and home in the old money Division One to go top of the League for the first time in our history - everyone was up for it a packed out Dell - result? Lost 2-0. It must be my long history of being a Saints fan [46 years and counting, my brother forced me to go at six] but I have seen this type of situation many times - more often than not Saints some how contrive to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. I'm hoping 3-0 but I have a horrible feeling 0-2. Luckily I am wrong so many times it could cancel out my misgivings. Look at me.... Being anxious is characteristic of a true fan - surely we can't win 2 out of 2 to start the season - but this isn't the Saints' teams of old. We now have our fair share of full and current internationals, plus a manager who really knows how to motivate his players. Feel confident of a win this afternoon and by more than one goal. On predicting MP's selection, I think he might keep JWP and that it could be JRod who will lose out if Osvaldo starts, although wouldn't be surprised if MP holds Osvaldo on the bench until the second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 I would keep the same team as last weekend, and then bring on Osvaldo for the last 30 minutes. Going for a 3-0 win, Rickie to score twice and one from Osvaldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingwing Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 2-1 win for me with Alteador to score first (120/1 I got on it as well) We'll start complacent then boss it after they score and then win it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Without a Halo Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 Gus Poyet! joining Andy Gray as the pundits on Jazeerah for us Middle East Exiles today love to see him describing a Saints win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 Im going for a 2-0 win, I think we have too much for a newly formed sunderland this early in the season. Looking forward to seeing Osvaldo in action though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 2-1 Sunderland. Two set pieces defended poorly by Saints, Osvaldo with the consolation. Breakdown on here and Alpine, Dalek and Sanchez go ape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 Gus Poyet! joining Andy Gray as the pundits on Jazeerah for us Middle East Exiles today love to see him describing a Saints win! It may not occur to Al Jazeerah that in the UK those pundits are probably regarded as about as low as you can get and that both would struggle to work here. Poyet may have blotted his copybook with the BBC over claiming on air that he didn't know about his dismissal, which Brighton stated afterwards was untrue. Having to work with the disgraced Grey shows he really is sinking without trace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 Osvaldo shown on SSN entering St. Mary's and taking pictures on his iPhone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLY Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 Osvaldo shown on SSN entering St. Mary's and taking pictures on his iPhone. Hope he starts today and grabs a goal or 2. Come on you Reds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 Dunno if it's been mentioned elsewhere yet, but the last time we won our first two games in the top flight, was 88/89, when we beat West Ham 4-0 at home, and then QPR 1-0 away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 Today has banana skin written all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Without a Halo Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 It may not occur to Al Jazeerah that in the UK those pundits are probably regarded as about as low as you can get and that both would struggle to work here. Poyet may have blotted his copybook with the BBC over claiming on air that he didn't know about his dismissal, which Brighton stated afterwards was untrue. Having to work with the disgraced Grey shows he really is sinking without trace. I can't stand Poyet but quite like Gray as a pundit he speaks with some knowledge and despite his rather unfortunate comments deserves a second chance! Also Jaziarah is big business these days and they are probably both getting a fortune! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soggy Bottom Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 Matchday Show live stream from St Marys never seen this before, very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 live team news boruc lovren fonte chambers shaw morgan wanyama lallana JWP rodriguez lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 Same team as last week then. Osvaldo on the bench. Is Yoshida injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 I'm a man in late middle age but am as excited as a 12 year old today. Please don't let me down Saints. This. Can't wait til kickoff, Kingsland centre for me today. Started work early and knocked it off by 11am, then got started on the beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 Matchday Show live stream from St Marys never seen this before, very good great little feature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 First time since we got promoted when I've thought we had a Premier League quality bench. Cork, Clyne, Gaston, Ossie and S. Davis all excellent options to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 Few quid on Osvaldo for last goalscorer, the script is written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madruss Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 Our bench is worth more than the stadium! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Patrón Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 Matchday Show live stream from St Marys never seen this before, very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 24 August, 2013 Share Posted 24 August, 2013 http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?46415-Saints-v-Sunderland-Match-Thread#.Uhi3ZxukqvE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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