Smirking_Saint Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 I look forward to all the weeping and wailing that will ensue then. Whats more the selection will probably work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 What I'd like to see http://footballformation.co.uk/team/4231/300813115620.png but agree with everyone else, would be foolish to drop JWP after his start to the season. Chambers has also done very well. Tough choice for MP tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 What I'd like to see http://footballformation.co.uk/team/4231/300813115620.png but agree with everyone else, would be foolish to drop JWP after his start to the season. Chambers has also done very well. Tough choice for MP tomorrow! I prefer Yoshi but hard to drop fonte having done A. Nothing wrong and B. scored last week. Also Osvaldo certainly wont play in the hole, out wide if anything but if MoPo has the bottle he will drop Rickie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 If Fonte keeps playing like he has done so far this season i see no reason to drop him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Is it bottle or stupidity to drop our best attacking player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Is it bottle or stupidity to drop our best attacking player? I personally dont think he is but there you go, bottle would be A. Playing Osvaldo up top and dropping Rickie to make the best of the system we employ or B. changing the system in order to accomodate lambert Stupidity would be continually picking him in this system despite the obvious facts that we dont close out games enough and havn't since MoPo installed this system and rickie was our 'best attacking player' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Playing the two together wouldn't necessarily require a change to the system. They worked together perfectly well in the second half against Sunderland, though it remains to be seen whether that lineup can work for 90 minutes in other scenarios and against different opposition. Let's not forget that Osvaldo is the new player here - it is entirely about accomodating him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 I'd start both Gaston and Osvaldo; Boruc Clyne Fonte Lovren Shaw Morgan Wanyama Lallana Lambert Gaston Osvaldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 I'd start both Gaston and Osvaldo; Boruc Clyne Fonte Lovren Shaw Morgan Wanyama Lallana Lambert Gaston Osvaldo that would be my team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Playing the two together wouldn't necessarily require a change to the system. They worked together perfectly well in the second half against Sunderland, though it remains to be seen whether that lineup can work for 90 minutes in other scenarios and against different opposition. Let's not forget that Osvaldo is the new player here - it is entirely about accomodating him. You mean the second half that again we couldnt break down as despite our possession dominance we dont have the dynamism in and around the box ? Exactly as we did last season ? If he wants this system to work either Rickie needs to start moving a hell of a lot more or we drop him, simple as, we struggled to score last season towards the end and clearly have a problem with it again. Osvaldo will be accomodated, we play the system he played in at Espanyol, its made for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 (edited) Last week the problem was conversion, not creation. There are many, many ways of fixing our attacking problems besides dropping the man who scored or assisted almost half of our goals last season. Edited 30 August, 2013 by DuncanRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Patrón Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Last week the problem was conversion, not creation. There are many, many ways of fixing our attacking problems besides dropping the man who scored or assisted almost half of our goals last season. Such as replacing him with Roma's top scorer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Maybe, but I doubt it's the preferred option. It's certainly not 'simple as'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Last week the problem was conversion, not creation. There are many, many ways of fixing our attacking problems besides dropping the man who scored or assisted almost half of our goals last season. Totally agree about Lambert but I think the problem last week was both conversion and creation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Boruc Clyne - Fonte - Lovren - Shaw Schneiderlin - Wanyama JWP - Ramirez - Lallana Osvaldo Subs: Davis, Chambers, Yoshida, Cork, S.Davis, Lambert, Rodriguez I'd still go for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Patrón Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 I'd still go for this I'd do that or maybe swap Lallana with Davis and stick Ramirez on a wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Puzzled why so many want to see Ossie play behind Ricky, Ossie is our best goalscorer and should be up front either alongside Ricky or with Ricky dropping back into the hole. He's a CF - play him there and he will do what he does best, score goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 I'd start both Gaston and Osvaldo; Boruc Clyne Fonte Lovren Shaw Morgan Wanyama Lallana Lambert Gaston Osvaldo Like this team but very harsh on JWP. I can see him starting on the right and then Gaston being introduced later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaffaSaint Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Going on the last game, i think Potchetino should drop both rickie and Jrod to the bench and have an attacking mid 3 of JWP, Lallana and gaston with Osvaldo up top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Puzzled why so many want to see Ossie play behind Ricky, Ossie is our best goalscorer and should be up front either alongside Ricky or with Ricky dropping back into the hole. He's a CF - play him there and he will do what he does best, score goals. What's with 'Our best goalscorer'? He hasn't scored yet!!!!And last week against Sunderland he didn't appear to know where the goal was. Until he's proven himself then I'll still go with SRL as our 'best goalscorer'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 What's with 'Our best goalscorer'? He hasn't scored yet!!!!And last week against Sunderland he didn't appear to know where the goal was. Until he's proven himself then I'll still go with SRL as our 'best goalscorer'. totally agree with this, I'm sure Osvaldo will go on to prove himself as a goalscorer in this league but how can he be 'our best goalscorer' when he hasn't scored. Lambert is definitely our best scorer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Why change a winning team? Boruc Chambers Fonte Lovren Shaw Morgan Wanyama Lallana Ward-Prowse Gaston Lambert Oh! Hang on! They didn't win did they? But that was because the defence let a goal in, but there's no clamour to alter the defence, of defensive MF so the only change is whether there would be more goal threat by playing Osvaldo, which is what he was bought for. So who drops out to bring him in? Rickie because he's the current main striker? No, Rickie tends to play deeper so having Osvaldo up front would work with Rickie just behind him. JWP because he's youngest? No, he's too good to drop. Gaston, because he can be inconsistent? Maybe Lallana, because his finishing isn't sharp enough? Maybe So. I hope MP plays Osvaldo from the start and my guess is that is will be Gaston who moves to the bench but likely to come on during the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Gaston didn't start against Sunderland.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 We shouldn't be dropping Fonte, he's been brilliant do far this season. My full team would be: Boruc Clyne - Fonte - Lovren - Shaw Wanyama - Schneiderlin JWP - Lallana - Osvaldo Lambert Subs: Davis, Yoshida, Chambers, Cork, Davis, Ramirez, Rodriguez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Boruc Clyne - Fonte - Lovren - Shaw Wanyama - Schneiderlin JWP - Lambert - Ramirez Osvaldo Subs: Davis, Yoshida, Chambers, Cork, Davis, Lallana, Rodriguez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 I'd start both Gaston and Osvaldo; Boruc Clyne Fonte Lovren Shaw Morgan Wanyama Lallana Lambert Gaston Osvaldo Exactly this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Rickie didn't look sharp against Sunderland when he was playing in that deeper role, got closed down too quickly and didn't have enough time to pick his passes. I reckon Osvaldo to start behind him with Lallana and Prowsey either side. Jay on the bench for impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 I think we can all agree that Gaston is not that effective on the wing.However a majority believe (myself included) that Gaston would best suit a ST that looks to get in behind the defenders with a bit of pace.putting him out wide is pointless we would be better put a player that is a bit more suited to that position AL or J-rod I would like to see SRL start out wide and swap with Osvaldo like J-rod/SRL did in the last few games of the season. I know JWP has had a good start to the season but we need Osvaldo to get to know the team and settle asap,so for that reason I think he will lose his place for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Anyone got a spare ticket? Can meet at gate and pay + drinks ...dronskiuk@yahoo.com...would be very grateful! Thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 (edited) To be controversial.... I would drop Rickie. --------------- Osvaldo ----------------- Lallana -------- Ramirez -------- Rodriguez -------- Wanyama --- Ward-Prowse ------ Shaw ----- Lovren ----- Fonte ----- Clyne ----------------- Boruc ------------------ Bench: K. Davis, Yoshida, Chambers, Schneiderlin, Mayuka, Rickie, Guly Rickie as the Plan B, Ramirez and Osvaldo should feed off each other beautifully, Lallana and Jay will provide the tricks out wide with Clyne and Shaw penetrating ruthlessly down the flanks (good lads!) The squad depth we have now gives us some excellent options. Lets start utilising them. Edited 30 August, 2013 by Colinjb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysfc Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Am a bit annoyed/gutted that I didn't get a ticket for this seeing as all the tickets in the Saints end have gone as Norwich isn't a bad one to do but I went last season so I can save my money and do some of the ones I didn't do like Stoke, Newcastle etc instead along with others! As much as I want Saints to Win like I always do every game I can see it be 2-2 with goals from Lambert & Schneiderlin-(?!)/Lalanna for Saints & Van Wolfswinkel/Turner for Norwich but we'l see! COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studentsaint Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 First time in a while we have a had real options, so to accommodate as many as possible people want square pegs in round holes. We need to pick the best players in their positions. This means no Ramirez on the wing where he has been awful, no JWP on the left. What is obvious with our system is that RL GR and Ossie cannot all start one must be dropped with the other 2 only filling CAM and ST positions. Everyone alternates I know but I don't want any of those 3 primarily out on the wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Am a bit annoyed/gutted that I didn't get a ticket for this seeing as all the tickets in the Saints end have gone as Norwich isn't a bad one to do but I went last season so I can save my money and do some of the ones I didn't do like Stoke, Newcastle etc instead along with others! As much as I want Saints to Win like I always do every game I can see it be 2-2 with goals from Lambert & Schneiderlin-(?!)/Lalanna for Saints & Van Wolfswinkel/Turner for Norwich but we'l see! COYR! Your posts always cheer me up Danny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickyhale Posted 30 August, 2013 Share Posted 30 August, 2013 Can't make this game tomorrow got the children but l would not be surprised to see Fatty Gary Hooper score in a 1-1 draw COYR (maybe have a fiver on it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 Can't make this game tomorrow got the children but l would not be surprised to see Fatty Gary Hooper score in a 1-1 draw COYR (maybe have a fiver on it) He's injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpweySaint Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 He's injured. "Tis but a flesh wound!" ... A'hem I'l get my coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 If Ward Prowse is going to live up to this new hype he will need to start scoring from his attacking position. Every other player in these forward roles is or has been slated for not scoring enough. Dont quite think he is ready yet for a regular slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastón10 Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 This is what I would like to see. http://footballformation.co.uk/team/451/310813081927.png I want to see how well Gaston and Osvaldo link up. And Ward-Prowse needs more game time this season IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 Alot of "championship manager" mentality on here.... We paid alot of money for Osvaldo so despite never seeing him play he must be good and i will start him ahead of Lambert + Ramirez cost shed loads so will come good one day don't know whether to or Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 If Ward Prowse is going to live up to this new hype he will need to start scoring from his attacking position. Every other player in these forward roles is or has been slated for not scoring enough. Dont quite think he is ready yet for a regular slot. I have said a few times that JWP reminds me of a young Lampard! Just needs one goal and a few will follow imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammysaint Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 Osvaldo was a idiot last week, im shocked at the love for him, should of been sent off, for me i would keep him on the bench for that, if not MoPo clearly has no authority, he showed flashes of his excellence however i would say again maybe a half time appearance or 25 mins to go, and then look to start him after the international break. Lambo played well in patches last week, wasnt amazing but certainly was the worse player on the pitch. We miss Clynes pace so for me i would drop Chambers and bring back in Clyne, very harsh as he has been quality, game plan i would hope would be the following, bring Gaston and Oslvaldo off the bench with 30 mins to go, kill the game off and then bring on Cork for the last 15 mins to tidy up and keep the lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 Osvaldo was a idiot last week, im shocked at the love for him, should of been sent off, for me i would keep him on the bench for that, if not MoPo clearly has no authority, he showed flashes of his excellence however i would say again maybe a half time appearance or 25 mins to go, and then look to start him after the international break. I'm somewhere in the middle of these extremes. I didn't quite get the ''OMG HE'S WORLD CLASS' comments from last week, and I also didn't get the ''he's ****, clearly a hot head and not going to work'' comments. He's a good player, he didn't really show a great deal when he came on last week - but there were a few glimpses and a few silly bits, it was decent but not either extreme IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 Chatting to my Norwich-supporting neighbour yesterday and he's very pessimistic about the game. He feels that they just don't have the goals in their side and is predicting 0-2. Odd, after they scored a netful midweek but then he follows the much more closely than I do. Hope he's right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 (edited) Chatting to my Norwich-supporting neighbour yesterday and he's very pessimistic about the game. He feels that they just don't have the goals in their side and is predicting 0-2. Odd, after they scored a netful midweek but then he follows the much more closely than I do. Hope he's right. So do I, and if we do win and west ham don't, we will be top tonight!!! Fwiw I think lallana, lambert and osvaldo will definitely start so its one between ward-prowse, Ramirez and j-rod with the other 2 on the bench. I'd like it to be Ramirez but think it'll be jwp. Great options, though. Add in Davis, wanyama, spider and cork, that's 10 cracking players for the front 6, with different options for more attacking and more defensive scenarios throughout the season. And that doesn't include mayuka, guly, isgrove, Rowe or Sinclair. We've had some dark days but that's reason to be optimistic - topping the league, even if for one night, would be a fitting way to celebrate this. Edited 31 August, 2013 by Chewy Bench, not branch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 Chatting to my Norwich-supporting neighbour yesterday and he's very pessimistic about the game. He feels that they just don't have the goals in their side and is predicting 0-2. Odd, after they scored a netful midweek but then he follows the much more closely than I do. Hope he's right. I have the same concerns about us..... No goals from open play in the league all season and both our goals coming v.late. For me this has 0-0 written all over it and I just put £55 on it with skybet (11-1 odds btw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 I have the same concerns about us..... No goals from open play in the league all season and both our goals coming v.late. For me this has 0-0 written all over it and I just put £55 on it with skybet (11-1 odds btw) that's another 55£ that you won"t see again then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 that's another 55£ that you won"t see again then. Whats your prediction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 Whats your prediction? How did you get on recovering the 100 quid you dropped on Osvaldo joining Spurs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 Whats your prediction? 2-2 something like that, maybe 2-1 either way. Both sides have goalscorers, both sides have defensive lapses on occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 31 August, 2013 Share Posted 31 August, 2013 How did you get on recovering the 100 quid you dropped on Osvaldo joining Spurs? who cares it's only monopoly money anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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