Saint Garrett Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 Few of their fans seem to think Cole and Boriello will be out injured. With Carroll missing as well and Maiga out on loan, it'll be Chicken Boy or Diame up top in a 4-6-0. We really should be beating sides with these problems.
Dalek2003 Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 This is an absolutely MASSIVE game for Saints. Win and we will probably stay 8th, maybe even go 7th for a couple of hours. Draw and we will be 8th, lose and we will probably be 8th but Newcastle's result could potentially mean we fall to a disastrous 9th for a week or two. I'm so glad we f*cked off the FA Cup last week to concentrate on this vital fixture. Definitely. I'm up for it ! This could be a defining point in our season.
Goalie66 Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 Definitely. I'm up for it ! This could be a defining point in our season. You obviously do not do sarcasm or understand irony, mate
Lighthouse Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 This is an absolutely MASSIVE game for Saints. Win and we will probably stay 8th, maybe even go 7th for a couple of hours. Draw and we will be 8th, lose and we will probably be 8th but Newcastle's result could potentially mean we fall to a disastrous 9th for a week or two. I'm so glad we f*cked off the FA Cup last week to concentrate on this vital fixture. Right, we've done the 'sarcastically pointing out how exciting 7th is' routine for a couple of months. Please can we move on.
Lighthouse Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 You obviously do not do sarcasm or understand irony, mate No, he's just a complete tit who spend most of his life on here pretending to be stupid in order to gain the attention he lacks in real life.
Dalek2003 Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 You obviously do not do sarcasm or understand irony, mate Clearly I do not go for that word irony, I mean to say, should we go defensive for the point or go all out attack for the win.
Dalek2003 Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 No, he's just a complete tit who spend most of his life on here pretending to be stupid in order to gain the attention he lacks in real life. Clearly you have not learn't how to match irony with irony yet. Stick to slapstick !
Window Cleaner Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 Press conference a bit late starting again then...
Olallana Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 Press conference a bit late starting again then... Probably a lot of people waiting in line to get their apologies...
Saint Rees Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC MP adds that there is "a possibility" of @DejanLovren05 and @gasramirez10 being in the squad at Upton Park. #saintsfc
Window Cleaner Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC MP adds that there is "a possibility" of @DejanLovren05 and @gasramirez10 being in the squad at Upton Park. #saintsfc And no Jos... result.
Joey-deacons-left-nut Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 Jos has an eye injury??? Did the pirate pop back to pick up some stuff this week or something?!?
Griffo Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 Any idea how many we've sold? Got a feeling we haven't taken the full allocation.
Smirking_Saint Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 soz for repeating myself! :lol: :lol:
Bearsy Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 you know what smirking, i'm not one to brag - i'm not a braggard - but given the hadrian's wall angle my pontius pilate pun i thought was v.good. I felt a little thrill of accomplishment bout that. I spose it's how lambert feels when he scores a goal or carroll if he successfully traps the ball with his feet.
Badger Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 Right, we've done the 'sarcastically pointing out how exciting 7th is' routine for a couple of months. Please can we move on. No, because that is all we're left to play for.
Window Cleaner Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 No, because that is all we're left to play for. why not 6th or even 5th...mind you that would take a lot of wins and only about 2 defeats.
Goatboy Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 ... I spose it's how lambert feels when he scores a goal or carroll if he successfully traps the ball with his feet. hooves
suewhistle Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 I spose it's how lambert feels when he scores a goal or carroll if he successfully traps the ball with his feet. Apparently Carroll, can trap a ball further than I can pass it! Still useful not to have him playing though, given WH's style: like athletic pub football, one awkward cuss who bullies the opposition with his size or is very fast, with the ability to actually control a ball occasionally confusing everybody.
Dark Munster Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 Let's put out the best team for the day: Davis © Clyne, Hooiveld, Yoshida, Shaw Wanyama, Davis, Ward-Prowse, Lallana Guly, Lambert Should be strong enough to beat the Hammers.
ianevs Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 Got 2 tickets available for Saturday now as 2 mates cant go. Face value. Will be drinking in Dirty Dicks at Liverpool St before game. Message me on 07429400139 if interested. Cheers
alehouseboys Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 Any idea how many we've sold? Got a feeling we haven't taken the full allocation. If anyone has tickets in block NL4 then we've got the full allocation.
Saint Charlie Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 Any pics of Lambert in the training gallery?
Saint-Armstrong Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 Any pics of Lambert in the training gallery? I don't think so. But he was in Jose's video of the curling, sat opposite wearing his training gear like the others.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 Any pics of Lambert in the training gallery? No but it isn't unusual for him to start to miss training sessions around this time of year as he has to manage his hips.
Saint Charlie Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 No but it isn't unusual for him to start to miss training sessions around this time of year as he has to manage his hips. Isnt it usually when he isn't training that his performances dip?
Appy Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 Any idea how many we've sold? Got a feeling we haven't taken the full allocation. Don't see why we wouldn't, although it hasn't stopped us before.
Saint Garrett Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 Isnt it usually when he isn't training that his performances dip? We don't have anyone else? If he can play, he will. If not either Gallagher or McQueen will.
Olallana Posted 20 February, 2014 Posted 20 February, 2014 oh, do we perhaps have to switch a player...? We´re doomed, can never win if not all of the best XI is in the team.....has nothing to do about how them on the pitch perform...
USA SaintsFan Posted 21 February, 2014 Posted 21 February, 2014 With key injuries, West Ham will go out and try to kill the game to squeak out a draw. I'd say probably 0-0 or 1-0 saints, especially if Lovrens back.
ianevs Posted 21 February, 2014 Posted 21 February, 2014 Got 2 tickets available for Saturday now as 2 mates cant go. Face value. Will be drinking in Dirty Dicks at Liverpool St before game. Message me on 07429400139 if interested. Cheers Now sold
Bearsy Posted 21 February, 2014 Posted 21 February, 2014 With key injuries, West Ham will go out and try to kill the game to squeak out a draw. I'd say probably 0-0 or 1-0 saints, especially if Lovrens back. totally, we know exactly what's coming here. I've seen this game a few times already. West Ham will be set up to frustrate & it will be difficult to create clear chances. We might scrap one, or i spose they might on the break. Bookies is offering 8/11 on the under 2.5 goals market which i reckon is pretty much like finding money in the street. Lump on yo!
shurlock Posted 21 February, 2014 Author Posted 21 February, 2014 Looks like they're struggling for strikers http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2564716/Striker-shortage-New-West-Ham-loanee-Marco-Borriello-miss-two-weeks-hamstring-injury.html 6-4-0 or 4-6-0 anyone?
VectisSaint Posted 21 February, 2014 Posted 21 February, 2014 Looks like they're struggling for strikers http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2564716/Striker-shortage-New-West-Ham-loanee-Marco-Borriello-miss-two-weeks-hamstring-injury.html 6-4-0 or 4-6-0 anyone? They have been struggling for strikers all season. Nothing new here. Fat Sam has bleated on and on ad nauseum about it, despite them buying every striker in the country a couple of years ago. Doesn't seem to make much difference, Nolan scores their goals. We are not exactly blessed with strikers ourselves.
Window Cleaner Posted 21 February, 2014 Posted 21 February, 2014 Looks like they're struggling for strikers http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2564716/Striker-shortage-New-West-Ham-loanee-Marco-Borriello-miss-two-weeks-hamstring-injury.html 6-4-0 or 4-6-0 anyone? does it really matter, the primary role of a striker at WHU these days seems to be to knock the ball down for their midfielders following in. They'll find someone to do that I expect. What we need to concentrate on is closing their midfield down and if we can rile Nolan enough to get him sent off again that would be a bonus.
eelpie Posted 21 February, 2014 Posted 21 February, 2014 Let's put out the best team for the day: Davis © Clyne, Hooiveld, Yoshida, Shaw Wanyama, Davis, Ward-Prowse, Lallana Guly, Lambert Should be strong enough to beat the Hammers. Hooiveld is out with an eye injury. So what Academy starlet will be blooded instead?
shurlock Posted 21 February, 2014 Author Posted 21 February, 2014 (edited) They have been struggling for strikers all season. Nothing new here. Fat Sam has bleated on and on ad nauseum about it, despite them buying every striker in the country a couple of years ago. Doesn't seem to make much difference, Nolan scores their goals. We are not exactly blessed with strikers ourselves. Well they did bring in Borriello who's now injured, Carroll is back but suspended and they've usually been able to rely on Cole at least from the subs bench but he has a bad back. So its a new twist on an old problem. Like Charlie says, Cole will probably play but a half fit one shouldn't provide too many scares in the air, esp if Lovren returns. Edited 21 February, 2014 by shurlock
shurlock Posted 21 February, 2014 Author Posted 21 February, 2014 does it really matter, the primary role of a striker at WHU these days seems to be to knock the ball down for their midfielders following in. They'll find someone to do that I expect. What we need to concentrate on is closing their midfield down and if we can rile Nolan enough to get him sent off again that would be a bonus. True though assuming that Cole doesn't play the whole 90mins - who will do that job? Diame, a CB? Not a lot of options there.
shurlock Posted 21 February, 2014 Author Posted 21 February, 2014 Isn't Cole also injured?! Yep bad back, though some respected ITK on their forum says he will play 45mins.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 21 February, 2014 Posted 21 February, 2014 Yep bad back, though some respected ITK on their forum says he will play 45mins. West Ham striker in injured back shocker
Window Cleaner Posted 21 February, 2014 Posted 21 February, 2014 West Ham striker in injured back shocker Exactly, personally I wouldn't give any creedence to anything rumoured about West Ham, perhaps they're just trying to influence us in our decision whether to play Lovren or not.
shurlock Posted 21 February, 2014 Author Posted 21 February, 2014 West Ham striker in injured back shocker Well given he has had to come off at HT in the last two fixtures, it wouldn't really be a big shock.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 21 February, 2014 Posted 21 February, 2014 Well given he has had to come off at HT in the last two fixtures, it wouldn't really be a big shock. I was referring more to their style of play and the areas of the body a West Ham striker may well get injured in as a result
Foxy Posted 21 February, 2014 Posted 21 February, 2014 I was referring more to their style of play and the areas of the body a West Ham striker may well get injured in as a result So perhaps 'West Ham midfielder in cricked neck shocker' could have been an alternative
suewhistle Posted 21 February, 2014 Posted 21 February, 2014 WH 0 Saints 4 Johnson OG, Nolan OG, Lallana, Lambert Nolan sent off. Not a bad fantasy as fantasies go.. I'm going to change our scorers to Cork and Shaw...
JustinR Posted 21 February, 2014 Posted 21 February, 2014 http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/9177541/chamberlin? A predicted loss from our man at Sky. I reckon he's trying to motivate us- nice one Ed
Appy Posted 21 February, 2014 Posted 21 February, 2014 http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/9177541/chamberlin? A predicted loss from our man at Sky. I reckon he's trying to motivate us- nice one Ed Uses some pretty irrelevant stats to back his prediction up.
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