Lets B Avenue Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 My mate has just posted a pic on fb of Villa having a prematch training session down Riverside Park, let's hope a few of their players turn a few ankles in the countless holes and divots!! They paid Solent Uni to hire their 3G pitch for 2 hours this morning and didn't turn up.
Window Cleaner Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 They paid Solent Uni to hire their 3G pitch for 2 hours this morning and didn't turn up. Solent Uni, that's what I'd know as the Tech College right ?
THEVMAN Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 As far as I know Davis in for Morgan,Ossie out and Rickie in and possibly Fonte dropped to the bench but don't hold me to that i`m only human.
Window Cleaner Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 We will win this 4-2 Good to know that then although a shaky 1-0, last minute goal from a deflected free kick will suit me just as well. Respice Finem and all that.
Lets B Avenue Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Solent Uni, that's what I'd know as the Tech College right ? Yes they own Test Park over at Redbridge off the M271.
S-Clarke Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 As far as I know Davis in for Morgan,Ossie out and Rickie in and possibly Fonte dropped to the bench but don't hold me to that i`m only human. Cheers for that. Interesting about Fonte? What's he done wrong??? He's been a star this year, I'd have thought the last thing you'd do to an unsettled defense, is unsettle it even more (although he may have a knock of course)
Window Cleaner Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Cheers for that. Interesting about Fonte? What's he done wrong??? He's been a star this year, I'd have thought the last thing you'd do to an unsettled defense, is unsettle it even more (although he may have a knock of course) defence S, defence. Perhaps Fonte isn't as fit as we'd like to think, a few of our players might have been trying to play with knocks and strains for a couple of weeks now...or so I might have heard allegedly like. Might well explain why we cracked up when Chelsea turned up the wick last Sunday. They all want to play all of the time.
shurlock Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 defence S, defence. Perhaps Fonte isn't as fit as we'd like to think, a few of our players might have been trying to play with knocks and strains for a couple of weeks now...or so I might have heard allegedly like. Might well explain why we cracked up when Chelsea turned up the wick last Sunday. They all want to play all of the time. Thought fonte was poor against Chelsea - constantly going for players rather than the ball. One encounter against Hazard in the first half summed it up perfectly: won have the ball had he not focused as much on trying to shoulder Hazard out of play. Of course, he might be overcompensating because he's picked up an injury.
Wade Garrett Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Bad management to drop Osvaldo. Unless he's injured he needs a run of games.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 As far as I know Davis in for Morgan,Ossie out and Rickie in and possibly Fonte dropped to the bench but don't hold me to that i`m only human. Madness if true (Fonte)
JoeShmoe Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Thought fonte was poor against Chelsea - constantly going for players rather than the ball. One encounter against Hazard in the first half summed it up perfectly: won have the ball had he not focused as much on trying to shoulder Hazard out of play. Of course, he might be overcompensating because he's picked up an injury. Agree, thought he was back to last years vintage but as you say he might have a niggle. Also might be tactical to counter Benteke
VectisSaint Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Solent Uni, that's what I'd know as the Tech College right ? No, not the tech college in st marys, what used to be the College of Art/Tecno Logy in East Park or The Institute
Saint Charlie Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Re Fonte it would surely be with a view to Saturday. Very tight turnaround.
THEVMAN Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Madness if true (Fonte) As I said don't take it as a cert yet,i could be well off the mark
Wade Garrett Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 As I said don't take it as a cert yet,i could be well off the mark how sure about Osvaldo?
Leicestersaint Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Bad management to drop Osvaldo. Unless he's injured he needs a run of games. We can't just include someone on the hope he might just get up to speed if given enough matches. We can't carry a player in this league. Osvaldo has not delivered - 1 goal in around 10 matches.
surrey1saint Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 When will people understand players take time to bed in to the PL...frustrating,but has happened with lots of players before.
Hamilton Saint Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Yoshida in for Fonte Is this a hope of yours, or are you providing information?
ottery st mary Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 (edited) Osvaldo will have to come off the bench to score his two tonight.. COYS 4-0 Come on Rikeeeee Edited 4 December, 2013 by ottery st mary
ottery st mary Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Gazza Clyne Yoshida Lovren Shaw Wanyama JWP Davis Lallana Lambert Jay Rod
JoeShmoe Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Is this a hope of yours, or are you providing information? Info, team is up Gazza Clyne Yoshida Lovren Shaw Davis VW JRod Lallana JWP SRL
surrey1saint Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 #SaintsFC team versus #AVFC: Gazzaniga, Clyne, Yoshida, Lovren, Shaw, Wanyama, S. Davis, Ward-Prowse, Lallana ©, Rodriguez, Lambert.
ottery st mary Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Subs Cropper Chambers Osvaldo Fonte Cork Jos Gallagher
Dr Who? Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Just a rest for Fonte, will be back on Saturday for City.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Info, team is up Gazza Clyne Yoshida Lovren Shaw Davis VW JRod Lallana JWP SRL Suicide to change Fonte while Gazza makes his first start for ages. The defence have been superb
Joesaint Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Does anyone feel JWP will drop in behind. He had that position for England U21's. I feel his work rate, and range of passing will be great.
Dr Who? Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Did not know Villa had such a good away record. Only lost 1.
Saint_Tony Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Benteke dropped for Villa, they shouldn't carry much of a goal threat. Think we're in for a low scoring game
Hamilton Saint Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Come on, Saints. Must get three points from this one!
Dr Who? Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 We look very good at home after a shaky start to the season, I expect us to win.
JoeShmoe Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Subs Cropper Chambers Osvaldo Fonte Cork Jos Gallagher Ramirez is done here
Batman Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Ramirez is done here exactly what I have been told. He will leave in january if the deal is right. either loan or sold
NewYorkSaint Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Dream scenario tonight: Man U/Everton... draw Liverpool/Norwich... draw or Norwich sneak a win Swansea/Newcastle... home win or draw Saints win by 3 or 4 goals. In that scenario we can edge out 4th place by end of eve. Unfortunately you could get good odds against that combo of results. I'd settle for any win and a move to 6th. I'm excited to see what this team can do. Yoshida's great. Glad to see him get another chance. Wd love love love to see Lallana/Lambert/JRod dazzle some creative goals....
Saint-Beer Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Still think Gaston will be ok. I think pic his looking for a reaction from him. As poch said, gaston knows what he needs to do. So, 4-3-3 tonight? Ad's, Rickie and jrod up front ? Formation thoughts?
Bobbyboy Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Chambers, Fonte AND Jos on the bench? Plus Cork? Is this the most defensively-minded bench we've put out recently??
verlaine1979 Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Injured isn't he? Wasn't mentioned in the OS article about injuries...
JoeShmoe Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Benteke dropped? thats interesting in and of itself, im in Birmingham working this week and rumours are he's been talking to other clubs re: Jan move
doddisalegend Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 When will people understand players take time to bed in to the PL...frustrating,but has happened with lots of players before. On the other hand they can just click in a couple of games like Lovern and Victor. The PL is to tough to be able to give players a free ride for half season in a hope they bed in. It's probably a coincidence that the two PL era signings that haven't really clicked both came from playing Italy.
DrunkenSaint Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Still think Gaston will be ok. I think pic his looking for a reaction from him. As poch said, gaston knows what he needs to do. So, 4-3-3 tonight? Ad's, Rickie and jrod up front ? Formation thoughts? looks to me as a 4132 formation on paper unless jwp is going to be used as a DM
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 For me this is one of our biggest tests as a team this season. A couple of defeats, a couple of injuries, and now a winnable game. We'll find out how strong we are as a group in this situation - both with respect to the quality of the team and belief we have in the system. Ever since the League 1 days I've always thought we've been a confidence team built on momentum. Without that momentum I've always thought we can be a bit soft at times. Tonight is a game where we need to show we can bounce back and deal with a bit more adversity than we've had at any point this season. I'll be looking at the general body language of the players and how expressive they are with the ball - you can always tell when professionals play with a bit of fear and trepidation. I hope we've got enough but it feels like one of those games where if we do go a goal behind the team may take a while to pick itself up during the game and by then it may be too late. I hope to be proved wrong!
Gastón10 Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Hope Wanyama doesn't pick up a yellow, as he will then miss City. Would love to see him take on Yaya Toure
DuncanRG Posted 4 December, 2013 Posted 4 December, 2013 Benteke dropped? thats interesting in and of itself, im in Birmingham working this week and rumours are he's been talking to other clubs re: Jan move He's only just come back from injury and was off the pace against Sunderland. Kozak looks decent so with two games in 4 days they can afford to drop him
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