I think we can safely say Gaston will feature on Saturday.

[tisspahars]

Last week MP was very matter of fact that he picks the team depending on performances, training etc......this week we have pictures of Gaston "fully recovered from the illness that kept him out last weekend!"

 

Evens Starts

Evens Bench

25/1 Left out in the cold again.

[St Chalet]

Good news for me, time to add a public poll so we can revisit like the Wotton / Schneiderlin debate.

[Batman]

noticed him in the training pics.

[NickG]

And last week MP said GR would not be included as only returned from Uruguay day before the game as planned.

No idea if will be involved but hope so

 

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[sotonjoe]

And last week MP said GR would not be included as only returned from Uruguay day before the game as planned.

No idea if will be involved but hope so

 

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Needs to start behind solo striker. X

[igsey]

I do think Fulham are the kind of team he'll perform well against - they give opponents time on the ball and a touch of class undoes their mediocre defense. I'd hope he starts, but I think competition for places it too tight. Stick him in the centre of the front three with Lallana and Rodriguez either side, and Lambert up top, I think he'll do well.

[Colinjb]

I hope he comes good, purely on the basis that it's never good seeing a young man struggle.

 

It would be good to see him make the most of talent too... of course.

[sotonjoe]

And last week MP said GR would not be included as only returned from Uruguay day before the game as planned.

No idea if will be involved but hope so

 

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Needs to start behind solo striker. X

[SaintBobby]

Didnt see any pics of Osvaldo? Hah

 

Gaston has been doing extra training sessions due to his fitness. I believe he is still very much apart from our plans.

 

Corrected for you :-)

[studentsaint]

Davis has a knock but think we will play Lambert and osvaldo rather than Gaston for Davis straight swap.

[rooney]

If Fulham pack their half and Gaston can come on to unlock their defence that is ok with me.

[Charlie Wayman]

Nobody else is able to find a way through and stick the ball in the net so why not Ramirez. I mean any forward who isn't scoring goals is worthless so he can replace anybody more or less. lLt's start with Ramirez, Guly and Lee... why not? Can't be any worse than Osvaldo, Rodrigues and Davies?

[timayes]

Shaw and Clyne bombing up and down the wings, wth Gaston floating in and around a front three (Oz, Lallz and Lambz). Love it, Its almost a Nichol like 4-2-4. Goals, Goals, Goals!!!!

[simo]

Nobody else is able to find a way through and stick the ball in the net so why not Ramirez. I mean any forward who isn't scoring goals is worthless so he can replace anybody more or less. lLt's start with Ramirez, Guly and Lee... why not? Can't be any worse than Osvaldo, Rodrigues and Davies?

 

You really are a prat!

[Barry the Badger]

The poll results are a pleasant surprise.

[SNSUN]

Head says massive disappointment, heart says he'll come good. I really, really want to see him reach his potential with us, but just can't see it. I voted with my head, and I really am surprised to see where the votes are going.

[alpine_saint]

I dont know whether to respect the optimism or deride the delusion.....

 

Personally, I reckon crunch time has arrived. If he doesnt play now and put in some decent performances over the next 3 games, I reckon he's gone. I think the momentum is already towards the exit, and MP is perhaps thinking of giving him enough rope. Its a win-win for MP; if The Gash performs, he perhaps get match-winning contributions. If he doesnt, he gets rid of one of his biggest wage-earners and the chance to replace with his own man.

[Fozzybear]

Nobody else is able to find a way through and stick the ball in the net so why not Ramirez. I mean any forward who isn't scoring goals is worthless so he can replace anybody more or less. lLt's start with Ramirez, Guly and Lee... why not? Can't be any worse than Osvaldo, Rodrigues and Davies?

 

Ha ha........... funny.

 

(I'm guessing you're meaning to sound like a tool)

[The9]

The poll results are a pleasant surprise.

 

They're a testament to the desperate optimism which underpins most football supporters, tbh.

[suewhistle]

I dont know whether to respect the optimism or deride the delusion.....

 

I don't think many on here ever thought there was any doubt as to which verb you'd choose, nor which emotion.

[Barry the Badger]

They're a testament to the desperate optimism which underpins most football supporters, tbh.

 

I'd much rather that than resigned cynicism.

[ottery st mary]

I am voting Gaston to come good and be the star that he is.

[Wade Garrett]

I reckon he'll start on the bench.

[Saint Charlie]

I reckon he'll start on the bench.

 

Would be hugely suprised if he suddenly started. Unless if without Osvaldo we felt we need some additional creativity.

[alpine_saint]

I don't think many on here ever thought there was any doubt as to which verb you'd choose, nor which emotion.

 

Strange, I dont think I came down either way in that post, you whinging old bag.

[Torres]

Strange, I dont think I came down either way in that post, you whinging old bag.

 

Play the post, not the (wo)man, eh?

[Charlie Wayman]

You really are a prat!

 

Very lazy reply. Irony is obviously lost on people like you.

[suewhistle]

Strange, I dont think I came down either way in that post, you whinging old bag.

 

Hah! I was talking about your vocabulary. "Deride" - a really unnecessary attitude in terms of a board like this and different opinions therein. Besides, we all know your opinion of the player and your juvenile nickname for him.

 

The whole point is that I don't whinge and your normal criticism of the optimists like me is 'happy-clappy' and other such c**p. I may be older than you but I bet I'm a lot fitter.

[JustinR]

The poll results are a pleasant surprise.

 

The silent majority have spoken

[John Boy Saint]

Hah! I was talking about your vocabulary. "Deride" - a really unnecessary attitude in terms of a board like this and different opinions therein. Besides, we all know your opinion of the player and your juvenile nickname for him.

 

The whole point is that I don't whinge and your normal criticism of the optimists like me is 'happy-clappy' and other such c**p. I may be older than you but I bet I'm a lot fitter.

 

Quick get the frozen peas out of the Freezer for Alpine.

 

I thought Turkish and my little discussion regarding the Pasty got a bit Spicy, but Wow Sue has just cut through the carp and taken a penalty kick at, sorry, With Alpines Wedding Vegetables!!................... Oucheee!!!

[COMEONYOUREDS]

wotton every time for me

[Convict Colony]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1823199-gaston-ramirez-why-southampton-should-let-the-uruguayan-leave-in-january

[Dig Dig]

Tough pole to answer. If he gets a run of games similar to the one he had last year where he put in some excellent performances, I think he will be a success but I don't know if he will get a run of games like that under MP for whatever reason.

[Saint Charlie]

Tough pole to answer. If he gets a run of games similar to the one he had last year where he put in some excellent performances, I think he will be a success but I don't know if he will get a run of games like that under MP for whatever reason.

 

This. Apart from "poll".

[Dig Dig]

this. Apart from "poll".

 

 

ffs

[ALWAYS_SFC]

Strange, I dont think I came down either way in that post, you whinging old bag.

 

And you complain about being insulted...ffs ...what a hypocrite...

[Leicestersaint]

Bring him on and let's see him do his stuff.

[alpine_saint]

And you complain about being insulted...ffs ...what a hypocrite...

 

I put up with a helluva lot of provocation for the amount I snap back.

[Katalinic]

I put up with a helluva lot of provocation for the amount I snap back.

 

You bring it all upon yourself.

[alpine_saint]

You bring it all upon yourself.

 

If you mean I speak my mind, give my own opinion and allow my emotions to show through at times, you're damn right.

 

Better than being a toe-the-line happy-clappy bellend.

[itchen]

If you mean I speak my mind, give my own opinion and allow my emotions to show through at times, you're damn right.

 

Better than being a toe-the-line happy-clappy bellend.

 

I suppose you speak your mind so often because it doesn't take very long.

[sotonjoe]

If you mean I speak my mind, give my own opinion and allow my emotions to show through at times, you're damn right.

 

Better than being a toe-the-line happy-clappy bellend.

 

You don't tow the line and you ain't happy-clappy, but you're definitely a massive bell end.

[suewhistle]

Better than being a toe-the-line happy-clappy bellend.

 

As I was saying... Thanks Alpine, for giving such an early bit of evidence as to what you think of people with different opinions to yourself. You're never content to disagree... you have to "deride". You're not alone, unfortunately. I have no problems with people with different opinions, but I never disparage people with such opinions, but I do object to the way people express them and denigrate others at the same time. Mind you, you aren't unique * * *** and ******* are incapable of expressing their opinions without a sneer or heavy sarcasm. It really is most juvenile and extremely wearing.

[Mr X]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1823199-gaston-ramirez-why-southampton-should-let-the-uruguayan-leave-in-january

seems to sum it up really GR doesnt want to be here and MP doesn't see him in his plans at all as it says at the end there is no point having him here let's use the money to bring in a decent all out attacking winger

[stu0x]

Gaston wouldnt be the first player with undoubted talent but whose skills just don't fit the playing style of the premier league. He wouldn't even be the first Uruguayan of recent years. He's clearly not a terrible player, he's just someone whose strengths are minimised and weaknesses are magnified by the system he plays in.

 

It seems pointless to keep him when he so obviously doesn't fit into Poch's system

 

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[Mr X]

Firstly I don't think Gaston is a terrible player but I do think he hasn't given his all. Really surprised 70% of people suddenly think he's going to have a huge turnaround in form and even be picked by MP

[Glasgow_Saint]

Firstly I don't think Gaston is a terrible player but I do think he hasn't given his all. Really surprised 70% of people suddenly think he's going to have a huge turnaround in form and even be picked by MP

 

You will have noticed that polls and previous threads are used against posters on here. 65% of the 70% are just playing cautious....... Just in case

[Mr X]

You will have noticed that polls and previous threads are used against posters on here. 65% of the 70% are just playing cautious....... Just in case

so they're not being honest just playing safe in case a miraculous turn around does indeed happen?

[Glasgow_Saint]

so they're not being honest just playing safe in case a miraculous turn around does indeed happen?

 

Exactly mate. Bunch of cowards on here

[Mr X]

Exactly mate. Bunch of cowards on here

I'd like to see him play today but don't think its going to happen why suddenly introduce him now? Unless its to say his final goodbye