Window Cleaner Posted 28 January, 2014 Author Posted 28 January, 2014 I think the young cub starts tonight Excellent news if exact then, might be just what we need to give Arsenal's CBs a bit of a run around. Might even cause Koscielny to get a couple of yellows or a straight red, doesn't seem to like big blokes who run at him on occasions.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 I think the young cub starts tonight Makes sense. Jay doesn't look comfortable up top on his own to me so with Rickie injured Gallagher gets a shot. It will be a very different proposition for him to not only face a team of Arsenal's quality, but also work his way into the game from the start rather than come on when the game has opened up, but that is all a part of his development. Good luck to him.
SB Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 I think the young cub starts tonight Relying on an 18 year old striker? God help us.
Matthew Le God Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Relying on an 18 year old striker? God help us. We'll also have an 18 year old left back and possibly a 18 year old right back and a 19 year old midfielder on the pitch. Not happy with that either?
SB Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 We'll also have an 18 year old left back and possibly a 18 year old right back and a 19 year old midfielder on the pitch. Not happy with that either? They're different class, the Walcott/Oxo etc.. He's average at best IMO of course..
Window Cleaner Posted 28 January, 2014 Author Posted 28 January, 2014 They're different class, the Walcott/Oxo etc.. He's average at best IMO of course.. how can you possibly know that already ?
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 It really is not great to play Arsenal and rely on a rookie no matter how promising he is. Can't see us finding the net tonight.
TK8267 Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 I certainly hope the team and manager have more faith in themselves than some of you lot do!
Bearsy Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 He's average at best IMO of course.. that's the spirit! He's got good strike rate for first team tho, scores 1 goal every 0 starts.
Window Cleaner Posted 28 January, 2014 Author Posted 28 January, 2014 (edited) that's the spirit! He's got good strike rate for first team tho, scores 1 goal every 0 starts. I think that the problem for some may be that a new young buck at CF might just show up Lambert to be the fading force that he is. They do like to hang on to their folk heroes . It was only Yeovil on saturday last but I saw a young bloke with good control and a bit of pace who his team mates didn't seem to mind supplying on the deck and not punting the ball in the air towards. Edited 28 January, 2014 by Window Cleaner
Saint86 Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Quite excited! In fact, haven't been this excited about a first start for a saints player in a long time!
SaintSteve Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 I think that the problem for some may be that a new young buck at CF might just show up Lambert to be the fading force that he is. They do like to hang on to their folk heroes . It was only Yeovil on saturday last but I saw a young bloke with good control and a bit of pace who his team mates didn't seem to mind supplying on the deck and not punting the ball in the air towards. I think you are the one trying to compare Gallagher with Lambert.. which is truly farcical; he's barely been on the pitch.. Lambert is an International class striker... you do post some rubbish.
Bearsy Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 au contraire! Les Windows est la v.knowledge posteur! Only today i saw bout cabaye going to PSG and i said to myself, you know windows has been telling me that was done deal for like 6 months or whatever. He is very ITK!
benjii Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Some of the negativity on here is amazing. Personally, I am excited to see him tonight. Much more excited than I would be by the prospect of watching Lambert lumbering around and getting tackled or passing to a defender, as per usual whenever we play a decent team.
Window Cleaner Posted 28 January, 2014 Author Posted 28 January, 2014 I think you are the one trying to compare Gallagher with Lambert.. which is truly farcical; he's barely been on the pitch.. Lambert is an International class striker... you do post some rubbish. Well we know that you're Rickie's number 1 fan so we can appreciate that would be your view. Lambert was "international class" at the age of 31, we'll see how many caps Gallagher has at 31, mind you it's only Scotland for the time being, could possibly switch at some stage I suppose.
Window Cleaner Posted 28 January, 2014 Author Posted 28 January, 2014 au contraire! Les Windows est la v.knowledge posteur! Only today i saw bout cabaye going to PSG and i said to myself, you know windows has been telling me that was done deal for like 6 months or whatever. He is very ITK! About PSG up to a certain point yes.
100%Red&White Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Relying on an 18 year old striker? God help us. So, who remembers an 18 year old making his debut against Arsenal in 1988 and scoring a hatrick?
Saint Garrett Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 I like Gallagher, but it's a massive ask of him tonight. Regardless of how promising he's looked, to make your debut start against the meanest defence in the league is asking for trouble IMO. But if you have no-one else then there is not a lot we can do. Just hope he has a decent game, and isn't overawed by the occasion.
Appy Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Good luck to him, exciting times to see him start.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Great to see him start. But with Lambert, Lovren, Ramirez and possibly Vic I can only see this going one way
mitch01 Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Really looking forward to tuning into this one, disappointed that I can't make it down. COYR
farawaysaint Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 So, who remembers an 18 year old making his debut against Arsenal in 1988 and scoring a hatrick? I am still bricking it having an 18 year old striker start. This does not mean I don't want him to do well or I'm not a real fan or I don't trust our youth, all this means is that I'd rather not have an 18 year old start as our main striker against the league leaders.
SaintSteve Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Well we know that you're Rickie's number 1 fan so we can appreciate that would be your view. Lambert was "international class" at the age of 31, we'll see how many caps Gallagher has at 31, mind you it's only Scotland for the time being, could possibly switch at some stage I suppose. One does not have to be his No 1 fan to realise we have no-one as yet who can replace him, even though his form has dipped of late. If Gallagher steps up then we certainly have more options, but we cannot replace Lambert until we sign a player who can hold the ball up and distribute to his standard; plus score goals of course.
S-Clarke Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Pretty much looking forward to it, as unknown Sam is to us...he's even more unknown to Arsenal, their coaches, their players and fans. We've got every chance to catch them off guard.
Isla Wight Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 So, who remembers an 18 year old making his debut against Arsenal in 1988 and scoring a hatrick? Yep. Was there for Shearer's superb hat trick debut. Still the top scorer in the Premier League and very often overlooked when people mention the greats who have come through the Saints youth system.
spyinthesky Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 I like Gallagher, but it's a massive ask of him tonight. Regardless of how promising he's looked, to make your debut start against the meanest defence in the league is asking for trouble IMO. But if you have no-one else then there is not a lot we can do. Just hope he has a decent game, and isn't overawed by the occasion. Agree with this For every Alan Shearer there is a Matt Pattison and I sincerely hope that young Sam follows the Shearer line I am nervous about tonight but no different when we played a very youthful team (Dodd debut) v undefeated Liverpool at the Dell and smashed them 4-1 Good luck to all our boys tonight and hope for a god result and no more injuries!!
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Who thought we'd get a draw with City @ home with all those injuries? I thought we were in line for a kicking. Still don't really expect much other than a loss, though anything else I'd count as a bonus to be honest. Would like to see Gallagher get a start, early days of course, but he's looked promising thus far. G'warn lad, bag a winner!
VectisSaint Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Pretty much looking forward to it, as unknown Sam is to us...he's even more unknown to Arsenal, their coaches, their players and fans. We've got every chance to catch them off guard. Thought Arsene and his scouts knew all of our academy lads inside out.
70's Mike Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 So, who remembers an 18 year old making his debut against Arsenal in 1988 and scoring a hatrick? beat me to it surprised Dunc does not remember, age is irrelevant if your good enough especially up front
sotonist Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 So, who remembers an 18 year old making his debut against Arsenal in 1988 and scoring a hatrick? apparently a number of people do. which is strange because it was a 17 year old.
Roger Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 beat me to it surprised Dunc does not remember' date=' age is irrelevant if your good enough especially up front[/quote'] I was there.
dan abnormal Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 What a moment for him that would be if he started against Arsenal. Sort of thing you will never forget, best of luck to him. His movement and runs have looked good when I've seen him and caused problems against spurs(?) but this is obviously a huge step up, hope the crowd get behind him. Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk
Window Cleaner Posted 28 January, 2014 Author Posted 28 January, 2014 What a moment for him that would be if he started against Arsenal. Sort of thing you will never forget, best of luck to him. His movement and runs have looked good when I've seen him and caused problems against spurs(?) but this is obviously a huge step up, hope the crowd get behind him. Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Home debut in front of a sell-out crowd, couldn't ask for more, I think that with Gallagher and JRod both running at them the Arse might be in for a shock, hope we can capitalise early before they adjust.
Toomer Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 A young Nicky Banger also got a hat trick on debut.
Tokyo-Saint Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 au contraire! Les Windows est la v.knowledge posteur! Only today i saw bout cabaye going to PSG and i said to myself, you know windows has been telling me that was done deal for like 6 months or whatever. He is very ITK! Yeah when you were on ban he said that you were an unfunny try hard. I also rate him as ITK about some things.
Wade Garrett Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Not many teams would be able to cope with the injuries and 'suspensions' we've had this season. Best of luck to young Gallagher tonight. He's looks decent from what I've seen so far.
ecuk268 Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Arsene has been singing our praises: “They have done a remarkable job with their academy,” said Wenger. “If you look at the quality of the [players] they have produced in the last 10 years it is absolutely amazing “They are a club that have produced [Theo] Walcott, [Gareth] Bale, [Luke] Shaw and [Alex Oxlade-] Chamberlain. That explains why they have come up again. They have produced excellent results. There is also [James] Ward-Prowse and [Morgan] Schneiderlin — they have lots of young players. “They are more stable in their philosophy than you would think. They are above [where people] expected and the quality of their displays has been very good. “Everybody who goes today to Southampton knows that they will get a difficult game. “That’s why we want to focus on being at our best because Southampton is a game where you want to take the points but you know we need to fight to get them.”
svetigpung Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Best of luck to young Gallagher tonight. He's looks decent from what I've seen so far. If so , then here here Get behind the lads specially you lemons out there!
once_bitterne Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 It really is not great to play Arsenal and rely on a rookie no matter how promising he is. Can't see us finding the net tonight. Well it's not as if we have an Italian international striker we can play is it? Oh......
Cabrone Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Well if you're good enough you're old enough. The lad looks decent and let's not forget we'll also have JRod. Should be interesting to see what happens. Thankfully we aren't in any immediate danger so they should just go for it, the way to knock Arsenal out of their stride is to get right into their faces and see how they cope.
maxi_sopez Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 fyi for london saints... the jetlag bar near Euston is showing it. need some more saints fans there!
Ohio Saint Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Best time to give Sam a start IMO. The win is not crucial to us, but this would be a real character builder for the lad.
max_saints Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 SG starting makes sense, with lambert not at 100%. Plus, the scenario we are in (not much left to play for in the league and little chance of getting relegated) is perfect to try and blood in a few more of our talented young players.
derry Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Alternatives to Gallagher without altering the way we play. Rodriguez all at sea on his own, much better coming from behind. Guly the same. Lallana the same. Anybody else? Gallagher will close down, decent pace, good shot, physically strong, what's not to like about the only alternative. He has looked a good player every time he has played. Best of luck to the lad, I'm looking forward to it.
THEVMAN Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 I just hope MP dosn't bottle it and put Guly in at the death
SO16_Saint Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Martin Fisher, sports reporter for the BBC said in his match preview that he expects us t go "all the way" in the FA Cup and " give Arsenal a thorough test of their title credentials at St Mary's". High praise indeed Sent from my GT-N5110 using Tapatalk
Bearsy Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 Rodriguez much better coming from behind. agreed that is the best position IMO.
derry Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 I just hope MP dosn't bottle it and put Guly in at the death How do the other players see it.
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 beat me to it surprised Dunc does not remember' date=' age is irrelevant if your good enough especially up front[/quote'] I remember it Mike but Gallagher is no Shearer
Bearsy Posted 28 January, 2014 Posted 28 January, 2014 I remember it Mike but Gallagher is no Shearer was shearer mega hyped before his debut? I've no idea, before my time, just wondering if people used to know who future stars was back in the days when you didn't have MLG to tell you bout it on internet.
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