Bucks Saint Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 Home win. 7 more predictions like that and you should make a tidy profit
Junior Mullet Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 Having watched the Liverpool Swansea match a few weeks back I am confident that we can win.
jamesfp1 Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 Having watched the Liverpool Swansea match a few weeks back I am confident that we can win. Having watched the Man City v Man Utd match I was confident that Man City would beat Villa
JRM Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 Swansea are live on ITV4 this evening for anyone who wants to do a scouting report. Not sure how many of their first team will feature, but hopefully a few get knocks before our game.
Saint Garrett Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 Hopefully Bear does a scouting report...!
Lighthouse Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 I've just dropped Morgan from my fantasy team and put in Michu. This has to be good news for Saints as the former will get a goal and 3 assists, whilst the latter will now get sent off after 10 minutes. If you don't believe me, I dropped Lambert before last weeks fixtures.
farawaysaint Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 I've just dropped Morgan from my fantasy team and put in Michu. This has to be good news for Saints as the former will get a goal and 3 assists, whilst the latter will now get sent off after 10 minutes. If you don't believe me, I dropped Lambert before last weeks fixtures. Glad it's not just me that suffers from the fantasy curse.
Chez Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 I watched Swansea against Liverpool and Valencia and they looked the dogs nuts in both games. As you would expect, they keep them ball very well, going backwards and square when needed to keep the ball, not too dissimilar to ourselves. But they also move it about very quickly (quicker than we have managed to this season) which has caused their opponents no end of problems. The two games I watched might not be indicative of how good Swansea really are, but on those showings I'd have them down as a really top side and one that will need to be pressed hard. I recall we gave them a good going over in the game at SMS and but for the poor goal we gave away we would have been worthy winners. Whatever we did in that game we need to repeat it. Pressing high up the pitch and putting some distance between Michu and their midfield seemed to be the tactic. At their place they took us apart for ten minutes at the start of the game and I really thought they were on a different level to us. We clawed our way back into the game and they gradually ran out of steam, before we eventually started to cause them a few problems right at the end of the game. Patience and lots of hard work were the order of the day and just a tadd of fortune that Michu was a little below par.
Lighthouse Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 Glad it's not just me that suffers from the fantasy curse. Used my wildcard this week. Hart, Fellaini, Morgan and Nolan out. Lloris, Sigurdsson, Michu and Ramsey in.
orchardsaint Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 i am bringing my lad over for his first taste of st mary's. it is his birthday and he will be seven. i am not a regular at st mary's/the dell, by virtue of living so far away, but i have never seen the mighty saints lose a game there. i have seen them beaten away, and the odd stupid draw, 3-3 v derby at the dell springs to mind, but if we can just keep this record up for at least one more game, then another lifelong saint will be cemented.
JRM Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 i am bringing my lad over for his first taste of st mary's. it is his birthday and he will be seven. i am not a regular at st mary's/the dell, by virtue of living so far away, but i have never seen the mighty saints lose a game there. i have seen them beaten away, and the odd stupid draw, 3-3 v derby at the dell springs to mind, but if we can just keep this record up for at least one more game, then another lifelong saint will be cemented. fair play mate, that's a top effort, are you able to fly over and back in a day or do you have the extra expense of hotels etc? hopefully you'll be rewarded with a good win and a decent atmosphere for your boy, at least the tickets are a bit more reasonable for U11s being a Cat C game
orchardsaint Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 fair play mate, that's a top effort, are you able to fly over and back in a day or do you have the extra expense of hotels etc? hopefully you'll be rewarded with a good win and a decent atmosphere for your boy, at least the tickets are a bit more reasonable for U11s being a Cat C game No, having to stay over. I booked the flights as soon as the fixtures were out, and then swansea went and did well in the Europa league.
JRM Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 No, having to stay over. I booked the flights as soon as the fixtures were out, and then swansea went and did well in the Europa league. if you want to treat your son to 2 games in 2 days Eastleigh v Concord Rangers in the Conference South is on the saturday afternoon, or go in the away end at Skates v Rochdale!
SuperMikey Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 Used my wildcard this week. Hart, Fellaini, Morgan and Nolan out. Lloris, Sigurdsson, Michu and Ramsey in. How you could put that c*nt in your team I will never know - I only put players in my squads that I like!
Lighthouse Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 How you could put that c*nt in your team I will never know - I only put players in my squads that I like! 10 goals last season though. Horrible player but I thought he'd bring in a fairly decent points haul, especially after scoring in the opening day win over Cardiff. West Ham haven't won since then and Nolan hasn't scored. They might struggle this year.
offix Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 I would be happy with a draw (but of course happier with a win)
mulletsaint Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 I watched Swansea against Liverpool and Valencia and they looked the dogs nuts in both games. As you would expect, they keep them ball very well, going backwards and square when needed to keep the ball, not too dissimilar to ourselves. But they also move it about very quickly (quicker than we have managed to this season) which has caused their opponents no end of problems. The two games I watched might not be indicative of how good Swansea really are, but on those showings I'd have them down as a really top side and one that will need to be pressed hard. I watched the Valencia game and they were superb. Been pretty ropey in defence tonight though and by all accounts a strong team were pants against Brum in the cup. Hopefully tonight's match'll take it's toll. Michu's just been cut on the head, wonder if he'll need stitches?
Shroppie Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 Watching tonight it seems the way to defend against Michu is to kick his head.
eurosaint Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 Just watched the first half and they certainly don't look like world beaters ! Pretty strong team but not sure if the absentees are rested or injured (Dyer, Williams etc..) I guess it would be handy if the Michu head wound keeps him out of Sunday's match !
Shroppie Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 (edited) Swansea are struggling against a team who are pressing and being energetic and physical. We need a high tempo and quick movement of the ball on Sunday. After their experience tonight, wouldn't be surprised to see them play a lot of long balls into the corner. Could cause problems. Edited 3 October, 2013 by Shroppie
mulletsaint Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 Well the Swiss definitely made that a battle. Wonder if the Don had a word with his Swiss contacts.
Georgie Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 Anyone see the picture on twitter earlier entitled 'MP addressing the defensive players ahead of Sunday's game' ? No Shaw there. Please don't say he's injured?!
scotty Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 Down to earth with a bang. Saints 1 - Swans 3. I dont see us getting anything from this game. Swansea are a better side than most give them credit for, and their forward play is terrific. #bedwetters
Bucks Saint Posted 3 October, 2013 Posted 3 October, 2013 Just watched the first half and they certainly don't look like world beaters ! Pretty strong team but not sure if the absentees are rested or injured (Dyer, Williams etc..) I guess it would be handy if the Michu head wound keeps him out of Sunday's match ! Manager already said Williams out of Sunday. Hope so
grantsaint Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 I have said from the start of the season that these are games that we should be expecting to win at home if we wish to push on into the top half come end of the season. Swansea, West Ham, Crystal Palace. Think we will comfortably win this however after watching Swansea last night I feel they could cause problems, obviously got a dangerman in Michu. Looking forward to my second trip this season!! COYR!!
Olallana Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 Anyone see the picture on twitter earlier entitled 'MP addressing the defensive players ahead of Sunday's game' ? No Shaw there. Please don't say he's injured?! Sorry...?
itchen_dan Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 Good to see Matt Targett in there though. Good to get him and the other youngsters involved. Will only improve them.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 Good to see Matt Targett in there though. Good to get him and the other youngsters involved. Will only improve them. Matt Targett is injured. It's Jason McCarthy you can see in that picture.
SNSUN Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 None of them are shaw? Is he hiding behind Yoshida? I see a pair of legs.
fez Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 Is he hiding behind Yoshida? I see a pair of legs. Well spotted. I think they're the right height to be Shaw's legs
Window Cleaner Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 (edited) Well spotted. I think they're the right height to be Shaw's legs so then Fonte isn't there is that right ? I assumed that was he behind Mauricio though. Edited 4 October, 2013 by Window Cleaner
fez Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 so then Fonte isn't there is that right ? I assumed that was he behind Mauricio though. Yes Fonte is behind Mauricio. Shaw may be behind Maya
Mattio Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 Still a lot of tickets available, surprising as it should be a good game!
dubai_phil Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 WOOT. Just realised it is Sunday. So providing I survive (another) Polish Wedding looks like I'm gonna be drinking Zwieic at about 1.20 a pint for the game here in Krakow.
Chez Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 Well spotted. I think they're the right height to be Shaw's legs what about the earlobes?
norwaysaint Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 So we're guessing that, as they face us, Shaw's furthest out on the left, that's fonte in the middle next to Lovren and that's clearly Clyne drifting out wide on the right? Damn! Even just standing in a group for a chat, our defense is tight and in position this season.
Window Cleaner Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 Well spotted. I think they're the right height to be Shaw's legs not got the right boots on the end of them though,thought it was a coach, Are those Gola's? might be Pro-Specs i suppose.
JoeShmoe Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 i am bringing my lad over for his first taste of st mary's. it is his birthday and he will be seven. i am not a regular at st mary's/the dell, by virtue of living so far away, but i have never seen the mighty saints lose a game there. i have seen them beaten away, and the odd stupid draw, 3-3 v derby at the dell springs to mind, but if we can just keep this record up for at least one more game, then another lifelong saint will be cemented. Taking my lad to his first SMS game too (he's 9), hopefully be a good football match with two good sides, be a good test of where we are i think
Batman Posted 4 October, 2013 Author Posted 4 October, 2013 Swansea are a bloody good side, with some very good players and an excellent manager hopefully, their euro cup game has taken s bit out of them. Think we will win but even after winning at anfield, think this will be the hardest game we have had yet
trousers Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 @SouthamptonFC: MP: "We've worked very well during the week. Luke Shaw was ill during the week, but he has recovered now."
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 Pochettino has confirmed that Luke Shaw has been ill this week and they will see how he is tomorrow before deciding whether or not he plays against Swansea.
trousers Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 @alex_crook: MP “The Europa League is a competition I have never been keen on. The Champions League is more my cup of tea.” #saintsfc @alex_crook: MP 'The Europa League means you have not been good enough to make it to the Champions League. All managers are aiming to go 1 step higher.'
hypochondriac Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 @alex_crook: MP “The Europa League is a competition I have never been keen on. The Champions League is more my cup of tea.” #saintsfc @alex_crook: MP 'The Europa League means you have not been good enough to make it to the Champions League. All managers are aiming to go 1 step higher.' True but it also means you have been better than most in your league (or the cup of course) to make it.
Batman Posted 4 October, 2013 Author Posted 4 October, 2013 True but it also means you have been better than most in your league (or the cup of course) to make it. be interesting to see how swansea do this season in the league with the Europa League to deal with. Teams like chelsea can cope but look at what happened to newcastle and now wigan are not doing too well in the championship we all think swansea are a very good side but they are a fair few places down in the league at the mo
ant Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 In summary of the final ten minutes of the presser (all I caught): MP is cynical about the Qatar World Cup (who isn't?); when asked outright whether his English is 'very good' he merely replied "poco a poco" (little by little); he stated he is "apolitical" and that the Italian journo this week merely pointed out MP started at Espanyol around the same time Obama was reelected.
Georgie Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 Pochettino has confirmed that Luke Shaw has been ill this week and they will see how he is tomorrow before deciding whether or not he plays against Swansea. It also said he had recovered. Shaw would still be better than Fox, despite not training for the whole week.
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 It also said he had recovered. Shaw would still be better than Fox, despite not training for the whole week. Don`t be silly
saint lard Posted 4 October, 2013 Posted 4 October, 2013 Looking forward to thisMy father,myself and my little boy going.i love it when the the generations go. Should be entertaining and I see no reason that we can't get 3 points.
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