for_heaven's_Saint Posted 26 January, 2014 Posted 26 January, 2014 If Wanyama is fit... Boruc Clyne Fonte Yoshida Shaw Cork Wanyama JRod Morgan Lallana Lambert I'd go with this too.
nta786 Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 If Wanyama is fit... Boruc Clyne Fonte Yoshida Shaw Cork Wanyama JRod Morgan Lallana Lambert I wouldn't mind this too much but I thought Cork and Wanyama can't play in the same roles together?
fanimal Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Can we go January unbeaten? been good so far, excellent start to 2014 - on the pitch that is! Roll on February to get even better, and a non blind referee at Sunderland next time around.
trousers Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Can we go January unbeaten? Nah....we're a "crisis club" in "meltdown"...
trousers Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Just watched the extended highlights from Saturday. Just a few "yes I know it was only Yeovil" observations....Gallagher looks superb - great composure and confidence. Once again, Cork was orchestrating things in midfield. Since coming back into the side he seems to have eclipsed Morgan's performances (whilst MS is still playing well). And Ward-Prowse seems to be back to his best - some excellent dead ball crosses into the box and a cracking effort from just outside the box. So, with that in mind, and with Rickie potentially not being back to full fitness, I would probably tweak my starting line-up thus: Boruc Chambers - Fonte - Yoshida - Shaw Cork - Schneiderlin Lallana - Davis - JRod Gallagher Subs: Kelvin, Clyne, Hooiveld, Wanyama, Reed, Guly, Lambert
John B Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Just watched the extended highlights from Saturday. Just a few "yes I know it was only Yeovil" observations....Gallagher looks superb - great composure and confidence. Once again, Cork was orchestrating things in midfield. Since coming back into the side he seems to have eclipsed Morgan's performances (whilst MS is still playing well). And Ward-Prowse seems to be back to his best - some excellent dead ball crosses into the box and a cracking effort from just outside the box. So, with that in mind, and with Rickie potentially not being back to full fitness, I would probably tweak my starting line-up thus: Boruc Chambers - Fonte - Yoshida - Shaw Cork - Schneiderlin Lallana - Davis - JRod Gallagher Subs: Kelvin, Clyne, Hooiveld, Wanyama, Reed, Guly, Lambert So where is J WP ?
Verbal Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Just watched the extended highlights from Saturday. Just a few "yes I know it was only Yeovil" observations....Gallagher looks superb - great composure and confidence. Once again, Cork was orchestrating things in midfield. Since coming back into the side he seems to have eclipsed Morgan's performances (whilst MS is still playing well). And Ward-Prowse seems to be back to his best - some excellent dead ball crosses into the box and a cracking effort from just outside the box. So, with that in mind, and with Rickie potentially not being back to full fitness, I would probably tweak my starting line-up thus: Boruc Chambers - Fonte - Yoshida - Shaw Cork - Schneiderlin Lallana - Davis - JRod Gallagher Subs: Kelvin, Clyne, Hooiveld, Wanyama, Reed, Guly, Lambert I can't see Gallagher leading the line against Arsenal. The other conundrum is how to fit Wanyama, Cork and Morgan into the team. With Lovren's injury, one way of doing it is playing Wanyama at CB. I know he hasn't done it for us but he did occasionally for Celtic, and I can't help feeling he's a better option there than Yoshida. Probably won't happen, admittedly, but a defence without Lovren against the top team in the division is scary.
trousers Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 So where is J WP ? Ah....Doh! School boy error..... in that case.... swap JWP for Davis in the starting 11 and Davis for Reed on the bench. I think I just about got away with that....
fanimal Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Oops sorry forgot Chelski was Jan Ist…never mind; and I had not realised that we have 4 away games in February, a tough month coming up, only one at home. Any news on Rickie's hamstring? Will be crucial to have him tomorrow, Jay Rod always looks lost without him as does Adam
trousers Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Any news on Rickie's hamstring? Will be crucial to have him tomorrow, Jay Rod always looks lost without him as does Adam Which is why I wouldn't be too reluctant to throw Gallagher in the deep end as he seemed to have the 'Rickie effect' on JRod and Lallana when he came on (albeit going on what I saw on the Saints Player highlights as wasn't at the game, so could be a false impression)
Cabrone Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Fancy us to get something in this game, Arse are a very skillful team but they have weaknesses. We don't have anything to lose whereas they do so hopefully the players will just go out and have a good tearup. 1-1
Appy Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Wilshere likely to miss out for Arsenal. Ramsey and Arteta back in the squad though.
Andy Durman Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Just watched the extended highlights from Saturday. Just a few "yes I know it was only Yeovil" observations....Gallagher looks superb - great composure and confidence. Once again, Cork was orchestrating things in midfield. Since coming back into the side he seems to have eclipsed Morgan's performances (whilst MS is still playing well). And Ward-Prowse seems to be back to his best - some excellent dead ball crosses into the box and a cracking effort from just outside the box. So, with that in mind, and with Rickie potentially not being back to full fitness, I would probably tweak my starting line-up thus: Boruc Chambers - Fonte - Yoshida - Shaw Cork - Schneiderlin Lallana - Davis - JRod Gallagher Subs: Kelvin, Clyne, Hooiveld, Wanyama, Reed, Guly, Lambert Trousers you make me laugh. You say how good Ward Prowse played and then don't even have him in the squad???????
trousers Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Trousers you make me laugh. You say how good Ward Prowse played and then don't even have him in the squad??????? Yep, not intentional - my faux pas was highlighted as soon as I'd posted. I would start JWP ahead of Davis and put Davis on the bench ahead of Reed.
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Trousers you make me laugh. You say how good Ward Prowse played and then don't even have him in the squad??????? Crossing a side not sure what JWP really brings to the team to be honest. Yes he is a tidy player but so is Cork, we need more craft and guile in the middle of the park. If he offered more threat from open play then he would be a shoe in because his set pieces are awesome.
trousers Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Wenger: "Southampton are above expected...and the quality of their display has been very very good...and everybody that goes today to Southampton knows that you will get a difficult game...and that's why we want to focus on being at our best tomorrow night because Southampton on our plan is a game where you want to take the points but you know that you really have to fight to get them"
Baird of the land Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 I'd opt to use Wanyama and Davis off the bench and save them for 90 minutes away to Fulham. Boruc Clyne Yoshida Fonte Shaw Cork Morgan JWP Lallana Rodriguez Lambert Subs Davis, Chambers, Davis, Guly, Wanyama, Gallagher, Hooiveld
trousers Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 (edited) Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC Pochettino says it is "possible" that @VictorWanyama will be in the squad to face @Arsenal tomorrow. # Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC MP: “We will try to win the game. One of our strengths is that we believe we can win every game. We will attack #Arsenal.” #saintsfc Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC MP: “Artur Boruc is fine. Rickie Lambert will be assessed today.” #saintsfc Edited 27 January, 2014 by trousers
Lets B Avenue Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 SSN have just played a bit of MP's press conference and it wasn't being translated by his little chum. Sounded more like Perez.
Chicken With A Banjo Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Boruc Ramirez, Fonts, Lovren, Yoshida Shaw, Gallagher, Guly Osvaldo, Sarli, Lambert Subs: Poke Jose Dominguez
kpturner Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Boruc Ramirez, Fonts, Lovren, Yoshida Shaw, Gallagher, Guly Osvaldo, Sarli, Lambert Subs: Poke Jose Dominguez The only flaw in that is that you have not named enough subs
Charlie Wayman Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Davis - Clyne - Fonte - Yoshida - Shaw - Cork - Schneiderlin - Davis - Lambert - Rodrigues - Lallana Self selecting on form of last two matches.
Matthew Le God Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Davis - Clyne - Fonte - Yoshida - Shaw - Cork - Schneiderlin - Davis - Lambert - Rodrigues - Lallana Self selecting on form of last two matches. Why Kelvin Davis over Artur Boruc? Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC2h MP: “Artur Boruc is fine.” And Rodrigues?
Dark Munster Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Loss, next. A draw or a win it is then. Or are you talking about your lot, struggling near the foot of L2?
Olallana Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 So Wilshire is probably out. Maybe he heard that Wanyama might be back and dont want to run into him again.... (cant find that lovely tackle though)...
derry Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Which is why I wouldn't be too reluctant to throw Gallagher in the deep end as he seemed to have the 'Rickie effect' on JRod and Lallana when he came on (albeit going on what I saw on the Saints Player highlights as wasn't at the game, so could be a false impression) He looked a highly mobile centre forward. His first shot was a cracker from 25 yds came back off the keeper, his goal was cutting across the defender with his right foot and putting it past the keeper with his left. His diagonal runs through the defence were excellent, don't think he ran offside once, and gave Rodriguez the room to run into. Needs to work on his heading. He is nice and robust and a bit of a handful with a bit of pace. Having said that, If Lambert is unfit I would start him out of necessity although 30 mins towards the end is probably better for him. I said that because Rodriguez isn't at his best up front on his own and more comfortable running through.
Toomer Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Lambert could be out for three weeks with a hamstring problem.
St Chalet Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Lambert could be out for three weeks with a hamstring problem. Oh FFS.
LGTL Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Osvaldo really is an idiot, how we could do with him tomorrow.
James Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Lambert could be out for three weeks with a hamstring problem. Source?
Toomer Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Source? As the company I work for do business with the club do you think I would give that away.
Saint Garrett Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 As the company I work for do business with the club do you think I would give that away. JRod up top then. Or maybe Guly?!
James Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 As the company I work for do business with the club do you think I would give that away. Fair enough, just wanted to see if it was rumour or had come from somewhere credible...
James Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 JRod up top then. Or maybe Guly?! Based on our last match it should be Gallagher up top and JRod on the left.
Dark Munster Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Lambert could be out for three weeks with a hamstring problem. Hopefully he'll be fit for the important match against Sunderland.
Toomer Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Fair enough, just wanted to see if it was rumour or had come from somewhere credible... The exact words he used was could be.
Saint Garrett Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Based on our last match it should be Gallagher up top and JRod on the left. Hmm....coming in against a tired Yeovil defence is a bit different to playing against the leagues meanest defence!
CWD Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 People are far too quick to drop Steven Davis. One of the most consistent players at the club. If Lambert is injured Id like to see Gallagher start but more likely to be: Boruc Chambers - Fonte - Yoshida - Shaw Cork - Schneiderlin Lallana - Davis - JWP Rodriguez Subs: Davis, Hooiveld, Clyne, Wanyama, Guly, Reed, Gallagher. Although I'd rather Rodriguez out left, Gallagher up front and JWP on bench.
Roger Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 People are far too quick to drop Steven Davis. One of the most consistent players at the club. If Lambert is injured Id like to see Gallagher start but more likely to be: Boruc Chambers - Fonte - Yoshida - Shaw Cork - Schneiderlin Lallana - Davis - JWP Rodriguez Subs: Davis, Hooiveld, Clyne, Wanyama, Guly, Reed, Gallagher. Although I'd rather Rodriguez out left, Gallagher up front and JWP on bench. Just don't understand chambers instead of Clyne at all.
Saint Garrett Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 I'd definitely have Clyne starting tomorrow although think Chambers has been great since he's come in. If Clyne is fit, he should start.
Charlie Wayman Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Why Kelvin Davis over Artur Boruc? Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC2h MP: “Artur Boruc is fine.” And Rodrigues? Boruc looked very rusty at Sunderland and could have done better for both their goals whereas Davis is a great shot stopper - our keeper is probably going to need to stop a lot of shots tomorrow night
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Boruc looked very rusty at Sunderland and could have done better for both their goals whereas Davis is a great shot stopper - our keeper is probably going to need to stop a lot of shots tomorrow night Anyone who'd choose Davis over a fit Boruc is an idiot.
shirleysfc Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 Anyone who'd choose Davis over a fit Boruc is an idiot. Or an Arsenal fan...
ottery st mary Posted 27 January, 2014 Posted 27 January, 2014 (edited) Boruc Clyne Fonte Yoshida Shaw Cork Morgan Lallana Jayrod Davis Lambert I think Lambert is due a fitness test and is 80/20 to play. If not JWP into midfield. (Would he gamble Gallagher to start if Lambert not fit?......They did with Shearer all those years ago...3 goals.. Even Guly could step in....But hope our Rikeeee is fit. Wanyama is not match fit........maybe last 20/25 mins. Subs.....Davis , Chambers, Wanyama, JWP, Gallagher , Jos , Guly...Reed if Lambert is out and JWP moves up.. Saints to win 3-2:) COYS Edited 27 January, 2014 by ottery st mary
Saint86 Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Gallagher is quality. How many people don't actually watch the team or follow the kids? The lad has a very bright future indeed and we will be seeing a lot more of him. As usual a large portion of the saints web massive need to catch up with the times... just like people questioning whether shaw was ready last season or stating chambers is rubbish compared to clyne etc etc... Gallagher has far more potential and ability than reed (a good player in the making), and has shown more of it in his brief glimpses... Yet some on here talk about reed as if he is the second coming waiting to happen... Just like the hype over warde prowse, who is a tidy technical player with a good work rate and can hit a tidy dead ball.... "the next gerrard" for some... We could do far worse than have gallagher up front tommorrow... Jayrod has yet to do it for the club as a lone striker, and after that I'm struggling to imagine something other than a 4-4-2 with Guly and Rodders up front Also if lambert is actually out, I wonder if young Ryan will make the bench, although Arsenal would be to much for him I suspect. Great potential in the kids, yet people write them off far to easily.
Graffito Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Gallagher is quality. How many people don't actually watch the team or follow the kids? The lad has a very bright future indeed and we will be seeing a lot more of him. As usual a large portion of the saints web massive need to catch up with the times... just like people questioning whether shaw was ready last season or stating chambers is rubbish compared to clyne etc etc... Gallagher has far more potential and ability than reed (a good player in the making), and has shown more of it in his brief glimpses... Yet some on here talk about reed as if he is the second coming waiting to happen... Just like the hype over warde prowse, who is a tidy technical player with a good work rate and can hit a tidy dead ball.... "the next gerrard" for some... We could do far worse than have gallagher up front tommorrow... Jayrod has yet to do it for the club as a lone striker, and after that I'm struggling to imagine something other than a 4-4-2 with Guly and Rodders up front Also if lambert is actually out, I wonder if young Ryan will make the bench, although Arsenal would be to much for him I suspect. Great potential in the kids, yet people write them off far to easily. You won't be watching the team, nor following the kids, nor catching up with the times...unless you catch up with the fixture list. It's tonight.
Jai27 Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 I think the young cub starts tonight Good stuff! I guess we'll be able to get a proper look at him for 50-60mins. Hope he turns out to be as effective as his shorter appearances have suggested.
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