kwsaint Posted 2 February, 2014 Share Posted 2 February, 2014 They have scored 8 and let in 25 in their 12 away games! If we fail to win, I would be very upset.... 3 points for me all the way, now who have Newcastle got, as Man U are at home to Fulham Chances are Man Utd lose tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Kucho Posted 2 February, 2014 Share Posted 2 February, 2014 Stick with the same team that started the second half yesterday, then/if we are leading bring Wanyama on in the second half to protect the defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 2 February, 2014 Share Posted 2 February, 2014 Stick with the same team that started the second half yesterday, then/if we are leading bring Wanyama on in the second half to protect the defence. Well seeing how bad he was yesterday I doubt that that's a very good idea at all. Needs to shed a lot of weight before he's allowed anywhere near the first team again. Caused havoc and let them get the better of us eventually in the first half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Kucho Posted 2 February, 2014 Share Posted 2 February, 2014 Well seeing how bad he was yesterday I doubt that that's a very good idea at all. Needs to shed a lot of weight before he's allowed anywhere near the first team again. Caused havoc and let them get the better of us eventually in the first half. Didnt notice him being a bit heavy yesterday, prob due to dodgy stream. However with the players Stoke have, we need a bit of muscle to stop us being pushed around the park. And if VW can get back to the form he had prior to his injury he could def do a job. That said, before or after his injury, VWs passing does make me sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 2 February, 2014 Share Posted 2 February, 2014 Anyone have a date for Lovren's re-introduction to the squad ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USA SaintsFan Posted 2 February, 2014 Share Posted 2 February, 2014 Anyone have a date for Lovren's re-introduction to the squad ? http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/injuries/ Says 5 weeks. Thought he said he'd be back sooner than we expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 2 February, 2014 Share Posted 2 February, 2014 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/injuries/ Says 5 weeks. Thought he said he'd be back sooner than we expected. I thought that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 2 February, 2014 Share Posted 2 February, 2014 Think Lovren will be back for West Ham if not then the game after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 2 February, 2014 Share Posted 2 February, 2014 It should be 3-0 but whether it will be or not depends entirely which Saints team turns up on Saturday. If we get the first half against Arsenal Saints + the second half against Fulham Saints it could be 5-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 February, 2014 Share Posted 2 February, 2014 (edited) Stoke are currently 6-1 to beat us. That's gotta be worth a disappointment insurance bet.... http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/southampton-v-stoke/winner?selectionname=stoke-3-0 Edited 2 February, 2014 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 3 February, 2014 Share Posted 3 February, 2014 Hopefully Cork and Clyne will start this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 3 February, 2014 Share Posted 3 February, 2014 Stoke are currently 6-1 to beat us. That's gotta be worth a disappointment insurance bet.... http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/southampton-v-stoke/winner?selectionname=stoke-3-0 Double chance is worth a tenner if you want to cover yourself, else a draw would leave you gutted on two counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted 3 February, 2014 Share Posted 3 February, 2014 Travel warning for Stoke game ! No friggin trains from Bournemouth to Southampton Central and back on Saturday again . Bum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 4 February, 2014 Share Posted 4 February, 2014 I think this will be tougher than many imagine. However I do think we can beat them... me, I'm going 2-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieDog Posted 5 February, 2014 Share Posted 5 February, 2014 It's a long time since we gave any team a flogging at St Mary's - would love to see it this weekend. We're capable of it, we just need to get that ruthless edge we've been missing. So...0-0 it is then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintbob40 Posted 5 February, 2014 Share Posted 5 February, 2014 http://tui.fansnetwork.co.uk/news/34003/cork-or-wanyama-on-saturday- Decent article. My bet is a Wanyama will start despite Lallana trying to make a point to the contrary on Monday in the press. Appears to be MoPos blind spot. The pressure will then be on Wanyama to perform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 5 February, 2014 Share Posted 5 February, 2014 http://tui.fansnetwork.co.uk/news/34003/cork-or-wanyama-on-saturday- Decent article. My bet is a Wanyama will start despite Lallana trying to make a point to the contrary on Monday in the press. Appears to be MoPos blind spot. The pressure will then be on Wanyama to perform. Would be ridiculous if VW starts over JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 5 February, 2014 Share Posted 5 February, 2014 Got to enjoy these sort of games. Could be quite different next season potentially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 5 February, 2014 Share Posted 5 February, 2014 Game saturday, tuesday and then fa cup saturday. 3 games in 8 days will need some squad management and probably a bit of rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 5 February, 2014 Share Posted 5 February, 2014 http://tui.fansnetwork.co.uk/news/34003/cork-or-wanyama-on-saturday- Decent article. My bet is a Wanyama will start despite Lallana trying to make a point to the contrary on Monday in the press. Appears to be MoPos blind spot. The pressure will then be on Wanyama to perform. The problem is VW does need game time as we need him to get back to match fitness. In tough games he has shown how important he is and we need that option. He may start, as against Fulham where I think the plan was to keep it tight to start with then have Cork in reserve to bring more attacking potential if we needed a goal. However, at home I would hope to see things reversed and for us to play our most creative and attacking combination from the start, hopefully get a lead then give VW time at the end when he can (should) give us the solidity to see the game out in place of Cork or Morgan. Either way, I'm sure he'll get at least half a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 5 February, 2014 Share Posted 5 February, 2014 I think we'll see the reverse of Fulham, with JC starting and Big Vic coming on at half time for another 45 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 5 February, 2014 Share Posted 5 February, 2014 I realise it is often just a turn of phrase, but when discussing Cork and Wanyama it's probably not helpful to describe it as 'dropping' one for the other... MoPo knew the risks associated with starting Vic against Fulham and whilst he wasn't great, it could be argued that he helped us establish ourselves in the game, and then allowed Cork come to help open Fulham up 2nd half. We've heard it said time and again, it's a squad game, and if a specific player plays then it's for a reason. Personally I agree that at home, I would start Cork this weekend, but I have no issues if Vic starts either, and we have a similar outcome to last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintAndyB Posted 5 February, 2014 Share Posted 5 February, 2014 I am going, should be a good game. But I wouldn't mind betting it'll just be another 1-1 draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 5 February, 2014 Share Posted 5 February, 2014 Wanyama had a couple of moments that led directly to Boruc having to make saves to keep us in the game. He was a long way off the dominating form pre injury. I really can't see why it should be either Cork or Wanyama when both of them plus Schneiderlin would give us a strong spine especially late and in away games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 5 February, 2014 Share Posted 5 February, 2014 Wanyama had a couple of moments that led directly to Boruc having to make saves to keep us in the game. He was a long way off the dominating form pre injury. I really can't see why it should be either Cork or Wanyama when both of them plus Schneiderlin would give us a strong spine especially late and in away games. Because we don't need to play 3 defensive minded players vs Stoke. Morgan and Cork for me. Wanyama against the bigger sides. Cork is much better at starting attacks and passing IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted 5 February, 2014 Share Posted 5 February, 2014 70mph gusts forecast for the game. Hopefully Boruc can get himself a freak goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 5 February, 2014 Share Posted 5 February, 2014 Boruc Clyne - Fonte - Yoshida - Shaw Big Vic - Morgan Davis Lallana - JRod - Lambert Subs: Kelvin, Chambers, Hooiveld, Cork, JWP, Guly, Gallagher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 Boruc Clyne - Fonte - Yoshida - Shaw Big Vic - Morgan Davis Lallana - JRod - Lambert Subs: Kelvin, Chambers, Hooiveld, Cork, JWP, Guly, Gallagher Dropping Cork would be simply ludicrous and incredibly demotivating, plus Chambers hobbled off on Saturday and I doubt would be fit. Pochettino's starting of Wanyama was nearly very costly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 Dropping Cork would be simply ludicrous and incredibly demotivating, plus Chambers hobbled off on Saturday and I doubt would be fit. Pochettino's starting of Wanyama was nearly very costly. Whilst I agree, big Vic is utter class and needs game time to stay sharp, we'll need him for the run in and we need him match fit ASAP judging on his last performance. Cork to start but if we're ahead VW needs at least a 20min run out at the end. We're in the enviable position of having three very very good midfielders competing for two starting spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Randell Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 I realise it is often just a turn of phrase, but when discussing Cork and Wanyama it's probably not helpful to describe it as 'dropping' one for the other... MoPo knew the risks associated with starting Vic against Fulham and whilst he wasn't great, it could be argued that he helped us establish ourselves in the game, and then allowed Cork come to help open Fulham up 2nd half. We've heard it said time and again, it's a squad game, and if a specific player plays then it's for a reason. Personally I agree that at home, I would start Cork this weekend, but I have no issues if Vic starts either, and we have a similar outcome to last weekend. Wanyama helped establish ourselves in the game? What by giving the ball away countless times and winning it back 0 times? I like Wanyama but he didn't help the team whatsoever in the first half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 Dropping Cork would be simply ludicrous and incredibly demotivating, plus Chambers hobbled off on Saturday and I doubt would be fit. Pochettino's starting of Wanyama was nearly very costly. I agree with this - Cork has been one of our best players since Christmas. Stick with him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 Definitely Cork should (must) start. He has been brilliant since coming in and didn't deserve to be dropped against Fulham. Wouldn't mind seeing Clyne come back in too but Chambers is also doing a fine job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai27 Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 I prefer Wanyama as a player and think he's a huge part of our early success this season, but why even consider dropping Cork at the moment? He's playing well and we're getting results. If it ain't broke... Saying that, i'd like to see Clyne start over Chambers. It's very close but I reckon he just about edges it as the better player currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 Cork must start. Clyne will start as Chambers probably needs some healing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 I think this will be tougher than many imagine. However I do think we can beat them... me, I'm going 2-1. It wont be easy but their form over the last 6 away games is lost 5 and a 0-0 draw at Hull. They don't travel well and if we play to our potential we should beat them. We were definitely the better team up at the Britannia and if Begovic had left his shooting boots at home we'd have won fairly comfortably IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 Definitely Cork should (must) start. He has been brilliant since coming in and didn't deserve to be dropped against Fulham. Wouldn't mind seeing Clyne come back in too but Chambers is also doing a fine job. Once again he wasn't "dropped", he was knackered after the Arsenal game and was sparingly used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 I think this will be tougher than many imagine. Why do you think that? They are terrible away from home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 Dropping Cork would be simply ludicrous and incredibly demotivating, plus Chambers hobbled off on Saturday and I doubt would be fit. Pochettino's starting of Wanyama was nearly very costly. I reckon Wanyama will start like on Saturday and Cork will start at Hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintbob40 Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 Boruc Clyne - Fonte - Yoshida - Shaw Big Vic - Morgan Davis Lallana - JRod - Lambert Subs: Kelvin, Chambers, Hooiveld, Cork, JWP, Guly, Gallagher Looking at the size of him at Fulham shouldn't it now be Bigger Vic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey88 Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 Gallagher unavailable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 Ryan Seager on the bench? There was an article about him on the OS the other day, scoring again apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 Ryan Seager on the bench? There was an article about him on the OS the other day, scoring again apparently. I think Isgrove is more likely to be used as an attacking option on the bench, as he trains with the first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 Looks like it'll be Clyne and Cork starting on Saturday... Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC 46s Pochettino says @CalumChambers95 suffered a dead leg last weekend, while @VictorWanyama also took a knock. #saintsfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 Chambers was back in full training today and Wanyama has been training well all week according to PochPoch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 They have a few injuries especially at CB. I'm glad Walters is out too, can't stand him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 They have a few injuries especially at CB. I'm glad Walters is out too, can't stand him. Hughes said he trained and should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 Looks like it'll be Clyne and Cork starting on Saturday... Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC 46s Pochettino says @CalumChambers95 suffered a dead leg last weekend, while @VictorWanyama also took a knock. #saintsfc Does that mean big Vic was taken off because of an injury, and not because he was playing crap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 Will we get 30 k again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 Not sure why some so obsessed with Cork v Big Vic. They are t different players who play different roles depending on our need.. Cork offers far more creativity, big Vic is the disrupter. Each play a part in a squad game. We can't judge Vic on last weeks return from his injury, needs sharpness etc. I would play him, Stoke have some big units Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 6 February, 2014 Share Posted 6 February, 2014 This should be the game that sees us safely to premiership football next season, therefore anything less than an easy convincing win will be a major disappointment. Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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