Wiggles31 Posted 8 March, 2014 Posted 8 March, 2014 Very winnable game this one. Back to our passing best. Same team that started today. 2-0 JRod and Davis. Ba da bing!
Matthew Le God Posted 8 March, 2014 Posted 8 March, 2014 (edited) Same team that started today. I doubt Cork will play. Adam Blackmore @bigadamsport 4m Pochettino worried that Cork could be out for a period of time but waiting for usual assessments to be sure #saintsfc Edited 8 March, 2014 by Matthew Le God
Wiggles31 Posted 8 March, 2014 Author Posted 8 March, 2014 I doubt Cork will play. Adam Blackmore @bigadamsport 4m Pochettino worried that Cork could be out for a period of time but waiting for usual assessments to be sure #saintsfc Doubts over Lovren as well, both left ground on crutches and protective boots. Sheeeeeet. VW in then with hopefully some better passing. He really needs to pick this up.
Badger Posted 8 March, 2014 Posted 8 March, 2014 A winnable game, but what chance Norwich give Hughton the boot, and come charged on new manager syndrome, although we should still have enough to win this.
Toon Saint Posted 8 March, 2014 Posted 8 March, 2014 Now safety is secured (not that there were any worries), Gaston, Gallagher, JWP, and Wanyama could all do with some game time for their development, while Rickie is clearly in need of a bit of a rest to enhance his form ahead of WC. With Cork most probably out injured vs. Norwich, wouldn't mind seeing this side out next Sat - assuming they will set up quite defensively: ------------J-Rod--------- ---Lallana--Gaston---JWP -------Morgan--Vic------- Shaw--Lovren-Fonte--Chambers -----------Boruc---------- Bring Gallagher on for last 30 when coasting at 2-0, to smash in his first PL goal.
nta786 Posted 8 March, 2014 Posted 8 March, 2014 Last game I went to was Stoke at home... So hoping for a good result Same team as today... this really is a game we should we winning. I'm feeling optimistic too... 3-1 Saints... Lallana, Lambert x2 (J Rod hardly scores at home!) and Snodgrass or Hooper will get their goal...
fanimal Posted 8 March, 2014 Posted 8 March, 2014 Just love looking forward to a home game next week on a Saturday night after an away win, just want it to be tomorrow, bring it on! Sounds like it will be back to the perfect 11 that did so well earlier on, but feel sorry for Jack, get well soon. Bet he plays Chambers at home though.
Matthew Le God Posted 8 March, 2014 Posted 8 March, 2014 Appears Dejan Lovren is okay... Dejan Lovren @DejanLovren05 3h I am ok it was just a kick at the end. #COYR
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 9 March, 2014 Posted 9 March, 2014 Worried about Norwich. They are far better than their League position and are going to prove it before the end of the season. We made Redmond look like Ronaldo last time out. I can see us stuffing this one up.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 9 March, 2014 Posted 9 March, 2014 Our home form needs to improve. I think we should have more than enough to win this one, just got to attack from the off. Not much choice but to play: Boruc Clyne, Fonte, Lovren, Shaw Morgan, Wanyama Davis, Lallana, Jrod Lambert. Ramirez on with plenty of time to make an impact.
Goatboy Posted 9 March, 2014 Posted 9 March, 2014 Our home form needs to improve. I think we should have more than enough to win this one, just got to attack from the off. Not much choice but to play: Boruc Clyne, Fonte, Lovren, Shaw Morgan, Wanyama Davis, Lallana, Jrod Lambert. Ramirez on with plenty of time to make an impact. May see Chambers instead of Clyne but apart from that, agree.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 9 March, 2014 Posted 9 March, 2014 May see Chambers instead of Clyne but apart from that, agree. Yeah might do. I seem to remember Chambers allowing Redmond to come inside to score at Carrow Road. Saying that, he did have JWP playing in front of him and he's come a long way since then.
Saint Garrett Posted 9 March, 2014 Posted 9 March, 2014 Same as yesterday but Wanyama in for Cork if he's not fit. Would start Clyne against Redmond. Have to be aware of Snodgrass the diving pr!ck but should have more than enough to beat these lot. They're not very good and going down. Great opportunity to get back to wining ways at home 3-0 Saints
Roger Posted 9 March, 2014 Posted 9 March, 2014 Yeah might do. I seem to remember Chambers allowing Redmond to come inside to score at Carrow Road. Saying that' date=' he did have JWP playing in front of him and he's come a long way since then.[/quote'] Yep roasted chambers. Clyne should play. That back six is immense.
ART Posted 9 March, 2014 Posted 9 March, 2014 BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH (the 15th March). Remember our man Luke Shaw & Julius Caesar share the same birth date. LUKE!!! Watch your back next Saturday. Treachery lies in wait, so take care.
VectisSaint Posted 9 March, 2014 Posted 9 March, 2014 BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH (the 15th March). Remember our man Luke Shaw & Julius Caesar share the same birth date. LUKE!!! Watch your back next Saturday. Treachery lies in wait, so take care. Luke just needs to avoid going to the Theatre of Pompey then. Why he would want to go there next Saturday or at any other time is anyone's guess.
Roo1976 Posted 9 March, 2014 Posted 9 March, 2014 Sheeeeeet. VW in then with hopefully some better passing. He really needs to pick this up. now thats called rugby.
Avenue Saint Posted 10 March, 2014 Posted 10 March, 2014 ................Boruc Clyne, Fonte, Lovren, Shaw .....Morgan, Wanyama Lallana....Ramirez....Jrod .............Lambert. If im not mistaken, this 11 is yet to start a game together this season. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
CWD Posted 10 March, 2014 Posted 10 March, 2014 now thats called rugby. Speaking of Rugby, can anyone recommend somewhere to watch England V Italy that's close to SMS?
teacher Posted 11 March, 2014 Posted 11 March, 2014 ................Boruc Clyne, Fonte, Lovren, Shaw .....Morgan, Wanyama Lallana....Ramirez....Jrod .............Lambert. If im not mistaken, this 11 is yet to start a game together this season. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Would love to see this team but can't see it happening!
John Boy Saint Posted 11 March, 2014 Posted 11 March, 2014 Not getting my hopes up too high on this one, Norwich have always been a funny side for us down through the years, plus add into te mix that they are scrapping for their lives to stay in the prem and Chris Hughton has the grim reaper in the corner of his eye sight. We just have to make sure that we come out of the traps like a greyhound from the off and put the game to bed early on, and with Ruddy in goal for them be a bit more quicker around their goal, none of this pit pat "after you" "no after you, I insist" nonsense. i can see Chambers back in, as he played well against Liverpool and I believe had a full 90 in mid week for England before Palace. As always though certainly looking forward to Saturday afternoon.
JRM Posted 11 March, 2014 Posted 11 March, 2014 If anyone wants a cheap ticket for the game and doesn't mind sitting on their hands for 90 mins and not cheering (which applies to 70% of our support anyway) you can go in the away send for £10 off (an example of a club who actually uses the away fan fund for what it was INTENDED for) http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/20140310-southampton-a-1409222.aspx so Norwich fans only paying £22, might bring a few down at that price. We seem to have played them midweek quite a lot in recent years as well.
Jez Posted 11 March, 2014 Posted 11 March, 2014 ................Boruc Clyne, Fonte, Lovren, Shaw .....Morgan, Wanyama Lallana....Ramirez....Jrod .............Lambert. If im not mistaken, this 11 is yet to start a game together this season. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk That would have been my ideal (not alone I am sure!) starting XI from day one this season. Shocking they've not yet had one game together! Davis not done much wrong, but still think Gaston is a better bet, especially at home, especially when he needs gametime to get up to speed, and he has looked quality recently. Get him in there!
SNSUN Posted 11 March, 2014 Posted 11 March, 2014 My favourite game of the season, me vs the wife, winner gets bragging rights. We'll both be there too, which makes it spicier!
saint_ed Posted 11 March, 2014 Posted 11 March, 2014 ................Boruc Clyne, Fonte, Lovren, Shaw .....Morgan, Wanyama Lallana....Ramirez....Jrod .............Lambert. If im not mistaken, this 11 is yet to start a game together this season. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Would be my line up for this one. I hope VW puts the boot in on Bradley Johnson.
SNSUN Posted 11 March, 2014 Posted 11 March, 2014 Norwich haven't scored more than one goal in ages, in fact only twice this whole season in the league and one of those was the first game of the season. They rely heavily on set pieces to get their goals. Bassong has been terrible lately. These are the ways we beat Norwich, restrict their set pieces, attack Bassong and score 2 or more goals. Hughton is a poor manager, they're in real danger of relegation this year. Just look at their last 4 fixtures of the season. They need to be safe by then...
itchen_dan Posted 11 March, 2014 Posted 11 March, 2014 (edited) ................Boruc Clyne, Fonte, Lovren, Shaw .....Morgan, Wanyama Lallana....Ramirez....Jrod .............Lambert. If im not mistaken, this 11 is yet to start a game together this season. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Slight change. That would be my team. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited 11 March, 2014 by itchen_dan
Shroppie Posted 11 March, 2014 Posted 11 March, 2014 Slight change. That would be my team. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk With Ricky out of sorts, would be interested to see how this might work.
Mowgli Posted 11 March, 2014 Posted 11 March, 2014 J rod needs to work on his heading ability a bit before filling Rickies boots. Plays much better just off the central striker be it Rickie or Sam IMO
SaintSteve Posted 11 March, 2014 Posted 11 March, 2014 The problem with playing Rodriguez as a lone striker is that he does not link up the play.. he's a runner playing off the shoulder of the last defender. That's great when we are playing on the break (hence his good away scoring record) but not when we have to break teams down who have eight behind the ball. Maybe give Gallagher another run.. cos Lambert needs a rest.
tajjuk Posted 11 March, 2014 Posted 11 March, 2014 Boruc Clyne Lovren Fonte Shaw Morgan Davis (Maybe JWP) Lallan Gaston Jay Rod Lambert Norwich will come for a scrappy draw, we don't need two very defensive minded midfielders and we need to use the ball as best as possible to Wanyama on the bench for me.
RobM Posted 11 March, 2014 Posted 11 March, 2014 It wasn't that long ago that JRod was crying out to be played centrally as a striker rather than out wide. In fact, I remember him doing bloody well there when he was given that chance, so I'd like to see him in that same position again. I still also want to see JRod and Gallagher given a run of a few games together.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 12 March, 2014 Posted 12 March, 2014 I'm fairly sure Poch will start with Davis, and given his consistent performances I'd be happy with that. I'd be surprised if there were any more changes than bringing in Wanyama for Cork tbh.
Avenue Saint Posted 12 March, 2014 Posted 12 March, 2014 I'm fairly sure Poch will start with Davis' date=' and given his consistent performances I'd be happy with that. I'd be surprised if there were any more changes than bringing in Wanyama for Cork tbh.[/quote'] Consistent yes, but Ramirez has shown recently an ability of a higher level needed to change games. Le tiss wasnt consistent but Oakley for example was, yet Matty was always the more valuable asset. With Wanyama and Schneiderlin sitting, Ramirez needs to be given a run now. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
Saint Garrett Posted 12 March, 2014 Posted 12 March, 2014 Consistent yes, but Ramirez has shown recently an ability of a higher level needed to change games. Le tiss wasnt consistent but Oakley for example was, yet Matty was always the more valuable asset. With Wanyama and Schneiderlin sitting, Ramirez needs to be given a run now. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Not sure I agree. We lose the link between the DM's and front players when Davis doesn't start. Having said that, Norwich would be the ideal game for us to trial a front 4 of Rickie, Lallana JRod and Gaston. We're going to have a lot of the ball I would think. However I fully expect is to start with Davis and bring on Gaston second half.
Roger Posted 12 March, 2014 Posted 12 March, 2014 Le tiss was pretty consistent. His goal ratio would say that. From 88-98 was awesome. Oakley shouldn't be mentioned in same breathe.
VectisSaint Posted 12 March, 2014 Posted 12 March, 2014 Consistent yes, but Ramirez has shown recently an ability of a higher level needed to change games. Le tiss wasnt consistent but Oakley for example was, yet Matty was always the more valuable asset. With Wanyama and Schneiderlin sitting, Ramirez needs to be given a run now. Just to clarify do you mean Matty or Matty?
SaintSteve Posted 12 March, 2014 Posted 12 March, 2014 I'm fairly sure Poch will start with Davis' date=' and given his consistent performances I'd be happy with that. I'd be surprised if there were any more changes than bringing in Wanyama for Cork tbh.[/quote'] yes... I don't think MP sees Lallana and Ramirez starting together so although we may see it has more creative, he obviously sees a problem, maybe both going into the same areas of the pitch.. To be fair, Davis has had a good season and links up the play very well.
trousers Posted 12 March, 2014 Posted 12 March, 2014 Luke Shaw @LukeShaw3 Tgis ? TGI Friday's UK @TGIFridaysUK @LukeShaw3 Score a goal against Norwich this weekend and your post-match grub is on us, Luke! Luke Shaw @LukeShaw3 @TGIFridaysUK I'll remember this ! TGI Friday's UK @TGIFridaysUK @LukeShaw3 We're a man/woman/restaurant of our word, Luke! Hit the back of the net and we'll happily arrange that free meal #BringItHomeShaw
Sour Mash Posted 12 March, 2014 Posted 12 March, 2014 Not sure how Ramirez (or anyone) can be criticised for a lack of consistency when they haven't started a reasonable run of games. Nothing against Davis, but I'd like to see Ramirez start 10 games in his position to compare the 2 properly. I just don't think Ramirez is MP's type of player, too liberal with his use of the ball. We are very, very focused on retaining possession and managing the game, Ramirez just isn't great at that, despite his ability.
Baird of the land Posted 12 March, 2014 Posted 12 March, 2014 Stick with team that played palace with wanyama in for injured cork. Don't think we should be weakening the midfield by dropping Davis for Ramirez.
The Cat Posted 12 March, 2014 Posted 12 March, 2014 They don't seem very confident. Also says they've sold 2000 tickets so far. http://www.norwich.vitalfootball.co.uk/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=14763&posts=60&mid=242707#M242707
Saint Charlie Posted 12 March, 2014 Posted 12 March, 2014 Lambert does best against the poorer sides at home. Best performances have been Hull and Fulham at home IMO.
Charlie Wayman Posted 13 March, 2014 Posted 13 March, 2014 Eff the "No easy games" cr.ap, this is an easy game and if we can't beat them three or four nil MP should be shot.
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