lickierambert Posted 18 January, 2014 Posted 18 January, 2014 I'm bang up for this, and with 3000+ glovers coming down it should be a good atmosphere. Lose and this season may look to be sliding into frustrating mediocrity. Even with Arsenal a few days later I see little point in making widespread changes, although it's hard to see Lovren or Gaston featuring, or Wanyama being fit enough to start. My team: Boruc Clyne-Fonte-Yoshida-Shaw Schneiderlin-Cork JWP-Davis-Lallana Osvaldo Subs: Davis, Chambers, Yoshida, Rodriguez, Reed, Wanyama, Lambert A 3-1 victory, just like the old days
Chewy Posted 18 January, 2014 Posted 18 January, 2014 (edited) So is yoshida playing or on the bench? I'd be tempted to bench lallana for either reed or j rod but otherwise like your team. With jos on the bench obviously. Edited 18 January, 2014 by Chewy Typo
lickierambert Posted 18 January, 2014 Author Posted 18 January, 2014 Ah yes, Hooiveld on the bench! (perhaps a nice mod could edit?)
trousers Posted 18 January, 2014 Posted 18 January, 2014 I'd be inclined to experiment slightly to see if Wanyama, Schneiderlin and Cork can operate in the same team. Not convinced but an FA Cup game against a lower league team is an opportunity to try it out...so.... Boruc Clyne - Fonte - Yoshida - Shaw Wanyama - Schneiderlin Cork JWP - JRod Osvaldo Subs: K Davis, Chambers, Hooiveld, S Davis, Guly, Lallana, Lambert
Batman Posted 18 January, 2014 Posted 18 January, 2014 Davis Clyne Yosh Hooiveld Fox Cork Davis Jwp Guly Rodriguez Osvaldo Boruc Chambers Fonte Wanyama Lambert Gallagher Lallana
Lets B Avenue Posted 18 January, 2014 Posted 18 January, 2014 Davis Clyne Yosh Hooiveld Fox Cork Davis Jwp Guly Rodriguez Osvaldo Boruc Chambers Fonte Wanyama Lambert Gallagher Lallana Its not the bleeding League Cup.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 18 January, 2014 Posted 18 January, 2014 Strongest possible team please. We're not going down, not moving up the league, got to go for the cup.
krissyboy31 Posted 18 January, 2014 Posted 18 January, 2014 Difficult one now we've probably lost Gaston and Lovren for a few games at least and with Arsenal following Tuesday. I think Jos and Yoshida may play to protect Fonte. Maybe one or two fringe players but not much room for manoeuvre. Is Osvaldo available again?
RedWillie Posted 18 January, 2014 Posted 18 January, 2014 Yes, Osvaldo available. They had a good 2:0 win at Birmingham today to.
benjii Posted 18 January, 2014 Posted 18 January, 2014 My pick, assuming Lovren and Gas are out of the Arse game as well: Borat Chambers Font Yosh Fox Cork Morgan J Rod Lallana Guly Ozzie Bench: KD, Clyne, Jos, JWP, Big Vic, Lamberts, Reed/Isgrove/ Rowe
CB Fry Posted 18 January, 2014 Posted 18 January, 2014 I think we should play Lee Barnard. And probably kick two goals into our own net in the first five minutes. Waste of time when clearly the League is the only priority or something. Nothing will ever match that feeling ones gets when you finish eighth in the league and nothing but nothing should take our focus away from that wondrous prize.
trousers Posted 18 January, 2014 Posted 18 January, 2014 I think we should play Lee Barnard. And probably kick two goals into our own net in the first five minutes. Waste of time when clearly the League is the only priority or something. Nothing will ever match that feeling ones gets when you finish eighth in the league and nothing but nothing should take our focus away from that wondrous prize. Let me know when you want me to "do Groundhog Day" again
nta786 Posted 18 January, 2014 Posted 18 January, 2014 Would like to see a strong team, now that we've basically consolidated Premiership for next season!
Wiggles31 Posted 18 January, 2014 Posted 18 January, 2014 They did beat B'ham away 2-0. Need to play a strong ish team but Osvaldo needs to start.
Bourno Posted 19 January, 2014 Posted 19 January, 2014 Boruc is injured so I would go with Davis Clyne (LB) Maya Fonte Chambers Wanyama, JWP, Morgan Guly, Lallana Osvaldo As Shaw seems to be a bit brittle (not a criticism he is so young etc)I would put Clyne at Left back asI never want to see Fox play even against Yeovil.
Saint Garrett Posted 19 January, 2014 Posted 19 January, 2014 Davis; Chambers Fonte Yoshi Shaw; Cork Morgan; Guly Davis JRod; Osvaldo. Give Adam a rest.
Window Cleaner Posted 19 January, 2014 Posted 19 January, 2014 Boruc is injured so I would go with Davis Clyne (LB) Maya Fonte Chambers Wanyama, JWP, Morgan Guly, Lallana Osvaldo As Shaw seems to be a bit brittle (not a criticism he is so young etc)I would put Clyne at Left back asI never want to see Fox play even against Yeovil. How is Boruc injured ? Sore balls ? Anyway I'd go for something different Davis,Clyne,Fonte,Maya,Shaw (or fox if you must) Cork (unless Vic can play from the start) Schneiderlin Chambers Lallana JRod Osvaldo. I really want to see how Chambers would do in a more advance role, with his speed and control it could be a real revelation.
Sour Mash Posted 19 January, 2014 Posted 19 January, 2014 Strongest possible team please. We're not going down' date=' not moving up the league, got to go for the cup.[/quote'] Exactly this. Why rest any players?
Saint_Tony Posted 19 January, 2014 Posted 19 January, 2014 This might be all we have to play now. Get through this game, and it might be a big factor as most other teams left in will have either relegation fears or european commitments/aspirations which might be deemed more important. I think most fans would be happy with 8th/9th place and the FA Cup
Bourno Posted 19 January, 2014 Posted 19 January, 2014 Boruc could hardly kick a ball in the last 20 minutes yesterday and every time he did he grimaced in pain and hopped about.
John Boy Saint Posted 19 January, 2014 Posted 19 January, 2014 Just bought a ticket for my Daughter online looked like the Chapel was filling up quite steadily, shame that the F A Cup has lost a bit of its lustre, a few years ago we would have had a pretty decent crowd.
Matthew Le God Posted 19 January, 2014 Posted 19 January, 2014 Just bought a ticket for my Daughter online looked like the Chapel was filling up quite steadily, shame that the F A Cup has lost a bit of its lustre, a few years ago we would have had a pretty decent crowd. Has it? Or is it not just dependant on who the opposition is? Yeovil aren't exactly a big draw.
david in sweden Posted 19 January, 2014 Posted 19 January, 2014 A strong side YES, but not everyone possible. Like the Burnley game, leave Lallana, Lovren and Lambert on the bench for a bit...... . play Yoshida, and definitely play Osvaldo (he's missed too many games already)....and give Gallagher some sort of a run out ...say the first 45 mins. We won't get much weaker opposition again this season, and if he can't play alongside someone like Osvaldo in a game like this, then he's still got A LOT more to learn. If Reed is such a good prospect?, OK.. then start him too. We might get Chelsea or Man.City in Round 5 and then that's not a good time to experiment.
RonManager Posted 19 January, 2014 Posted 19 January, 2014 I can't see us putting out a full strength team. We've got Arsenal to play only 3 days later, and if we're to retain any hopes of winning the league this season, then that game is a 'must win' I think you'll all agree.
Dark Munster Posted 19 January, 2014 Posted 19 January, 2014 Ok, if given the choice what would you choose: Win against Yeovil and lose to the Arse, or lose to Yeovil and win against the Arse? I'd choose winning the cup game, and playing our strongest possible team. Rest Lallana etc. if necessary for the Arse game.
Window Cleaner Posted 19 January, 2014 Posted 19 January, 2014 Ok, if given the choice what would you choose: Win against Yeovil and lose to the Arse, or lose to Yeovil and win against the Arse? I'd choose winning the cup game, and playing our strongest possible team. Rest Lallana etc. if necessary for the Arse game. I'm going to choose the other option, win against both. Arsenal have a cup game as well, true they have more players than us but I just fail to see that our first XI minus a couple on half rest cannot dispatch yeovil easily and come back and beat the Arse. Players want to play all of the time.
bender Posted 19 January, 2014 Posted 19 January, 2014 Just bought a ticket for my Daughter online looked like the Chapel was filling up quite steadily, shame that the F A Cup has lost a bit of its lustre, a few years ago we would have had a pretty decent crowd. I called the ticket office telling there was something wrong with online ticketing. You cant buy a ticket in the entire family centre not the other side of the Chapel. Turns out they're closing down half the stadium. Taking my 3 year old boy to his first game.
hypochondriac Posted 19 January, 2014 Posted 19 January, 2014 Ok, if given the choice what would you choose: Win against Yeovil and lose to the Arse, or lose to Yeovil and win against the Arse? I'd choose winning the cup game, and playing our strongest possible team. Rest Lallana etc. if necessary for the Arse game. 100 percent this. Cup is the priority.
thefunkygibbons Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 I want a cup this year Strongest team out
Ohio Saint Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 Strongest team please....This season has gone all weird now.......screw tactics.
jjsaint Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 If Hooiveld plays: 3-2 If Hooiveld does not play: 4-1
Batman Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 I want a cup this year Strongest team out We won't be winning the cup this season Not with the form of the top 3
DuncanRG Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 We won't be winning the cup this season Not with the form of the top 3 We've proven ourselves capable of beating any team on our day, and we've beaten all of the top 3 besides Arsenal since our return to the PL. Only a dodgy own goal stopped us from beating Arsenal last season as well. Home draws and we've got a chance. We're obviously not favourites, but that's why cups are great.
Baird of the land Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 Play strongest team possible Boruc(or Davis if Boruc isn't fully fit) Clyne Fonte Yoshida Shaw Cork Morgan Jrod JWP Lallana Lambert Subs Davis/Gazza, Chambers, Davis, Osvaldo, Reed, Fox, Gallagher
Window Cleaner Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 Play strongest team possible Boruc(or Davis if Boruc isn't fully fit) Clyne Fonte Yoshida Shaw Cork Morgan Jrod JWP Lallana Lambert Subs Davis/Gazza, Chambers, Davis, Osvaldo, Reed, Fox, Gallagher Everyone seems to be forgetting (or ignoring) that Wanyama might be available again for this game. Ideal sort of game for him to have at least a bit of a run out, even if it's only for half an hour or so.
Saint Charlie Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 Fed up with Hooiveld now. Really hope he never plays for us again. (Recognising he did well in the Champ & is a nice lad).
Lighthouse Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 Players like Jos and Fox were good enough to come second in the Championship, they should be good enough to get the job done at home to Yeovil. I'd go with: Kelvin Clyne - Yoshi - Jos - Fox Wanyama - Cork JWP - Reed - Davis Osvaldo
fanimal Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 Has to be as per Lighthouse surely with Arsenal 3 days later and the latest two injuries, anything else would be folly? And then a very winnable game at Fulham to follow!
Window Cleaner Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 Phil Dowd is the ref. Two footed tackle away lads, you'll only get a yellow. Still no professional fouls, they'll get you a red.
Pastor Patrón Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 Boruc Chambers Fonte Yosh Clyne Wanyama Cork Rodriguez JWP Lallana Osvaldo Be nice to give Gallagher 45mins too
Window Cleaner Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 Boruc Chambers Fonte Yosh Clyne Wanyama Cork Rodriguez JWP Lallana Osvaldo Be nice to give Gallagher 45mins too Wanyama and Cork can't play in the same side, don't ask me why, ask Mauricio, he said it.
fanimal Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 Yeovil wanted more tickets and not granted any. Shame for them. Hate seeing empty seats at the Northam and then on TV highlights.
Window Cleaner Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 (edited) Yeovil wanted more tickets and not granted any. Shame for them. Hate seeing empty seats at the Northam and then on TV highlights. Must be Cortese's fault surely...oh wait up, he hasn't been here for a while. Incompetent planning is what that's about. The shape of things to come perhaps.. Then again perhaps the Hampshire Constabulary decided they couldn't handle more than 3000 farmer's boys without a special bus system or something. Edited 20 January, 2014 by Window Cleaner
Bearsy Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 club sent me email earlier saying we're definitely winning fa cup this year, or something. Good news i think.
Matthew Le God Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 For those that think we won't put out a strong team, look what Pochettino did in the last round... 01 Davis 02 Clyne 23 Shaw 18 Cork 26 Hooiveld (Fonte - 79' ) 03 Yoshida 16 Ward-Prowse 04 Schneiderlin 07 Lambert (Rodriguez - 35' ) 08 Davis 10 Ramírez (Lallana - 59' ) Substitutes 06 Fonte 09 Rodriguez 20 Lallana 22 Chambers 25 Gazzaniga 38 Reed 40 Gallagher Plus we now have Boruc, Osvaldo and Wanyama back. But Lovren and Ramiez injured.
JRM Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 Must be Cortese's fault surely...oh wait up, he hasn't been here for a while. Incompetent planning is what that's about. The shape of things to come perhaps.. Then again perhaps the Hampshire Constabulary decided they couldn't handle more than 3000 farmer's boys without a special bus system or something. thats all a load of nonsense. it is purely down to lack of communication between the clubs, Yeovil were entitled to 4800, but they had to say that at the beginning before we started selling block 42 to saints fans. as they waited until they sold the initial 3100 before asking for more it was too late by then. perhaps saints should have held back block 42 on the off chanced Yeovil needed more to maximise revenue.
Whitey Grandad Posted 20 January, 2014 Posted 20 January, 2014 thats all a load of nonsense. it is purely down to lack of communication between the clubs, Yeovil were entitled to 4800, but they had to say that at the beginning before we started selling block 42 to saints fans. as they waited until they sold the initial 3100 before asking for more it was too late by then. perhaps saints should have held back block 42 on the off chanced Yeovil needed more to maximise revenue. They are entitled to 15% of the available accommodation so if we close half the stadium there aren't so many seats available. It seems that the club will miss out on a chunk of revenue.
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