Saint Garrett Posted 6 May, 2014 Share Posted 6 May, 2014 They're playing reserve players tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 6 May, 2014 Share Posted 6 May, 2014 (edited) Giggs is fielding two academy lads in his starting XI tonight - James Wilson up front and Tom Lawrence out wide - with another on the bench. Strangest selection is Antonio Valencia at right back though. I suppose he wants to give Jones/Smalling a try in the middle. We can probably expect a weakened team next week as well. Edited 6 May, 2014 by DuncanRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 6 May, 2014 Share Posted 6 May, 2014 Giggs is fielding two academy lads in his starting XI tonight - James Wilson up front and Tom Lawrence out wide - with another on the bench. Strangest selection is Antonio Valencia at right back though. I suppose he wants to give Jones/Smalling a try in the middle. We can probably expect a weakened team next week as well. Valencia doubles well enough at right back actually, not unusual at all. Even Sir Alex used him there on occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 6 May, 2014 Share Posted 6 May, 2014 I know he's decent, but you don't often see him start unless there's an injury crisis. As I say it's probably just cause he wants to put Jones and Smalling together. Strange to think that Rafael is the only natural and eligible right-back in their squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svetigpung Posted 6 May, 2014 Share Posted 6 May, 2014 Flying over for this one. Really hope we field our strongest team. Want to end this cracking season on a real high. Bring on the mancs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 6 May, 2014 Share Posted 6 May, 2014 Hope we can get a win to finish the season. Very much feel like this is going to be a parting of ways for many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 6 May, 2014 Share Posted 6 May, 2014 Hope we can get a win to finish the season. Very much feel like this is going to be a parting of ways for many. End of an era tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 6 May, 2014 Share Posted 6 May, 2014 End of an era tbh. Hope we can get a win to finish the season. Very much feel like this is going to be a parting of ways for many. For many? What era is ending? F**ks sake, over-dramatisation or what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 6 May, 2014 Share Posted 6 May, 2014 For many? What era is ending? F**ks sake, over-dramatisation or what. Probably, but Shaw, Lallana, Morgan and Lovren are all too good for us if we have no intention of pushing on. Lets hope our ambition matches theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 7 May, 2014 Share Posted 7 May, 2014 They're playing reserve players tonight. I didn't know it's a Utd tradition to blood youngsters in their final home game if there's nothing for them to play for. It worked for them too tonight. Perhaps we'll see Targett or Sims or Reed start on Sunday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 7 May, 2014 Share Posted 7 May, 2014 Probably, but Shaw, Lallana, Morgan and Lovren are all too good for us if we have no intention of pushing on. Lets hope our ambition matches theirs. It all depends on how you define ambition really, if it is to earn £100k per week then we are never going to match that . It will come down to the players demand s and whether they want to leave / force a move, if they do there's not much we can do other than get the best price. Fingers crossed they all stay and we can get rid of Osvaldo and Ramirez who have been a drain on our resources. Whatever the result I'll stay at the end to applaud them off , great season with the one big regret being the approach to the cups hopefully Giggs plays a few youngsters up front again and we can finish with a win (3 in a row and feel good factor would help season ticet sales as would a good World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 7 May, 2014 Share Posted 7 May, 2014 They are ****. They won't score against our first choice defence and big Vic will be all over the Lampshade. Play Gallagher - chance for him to score a few against a poor side and build confidence for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSteve Posted 7 May, 2014 Share Posted 7 May, 2014 They are ****. They won't score against our first choice defence and big Vic will be all over the Lampshade. Play Gallagher - chance for him to score a few against a poor side and build confidence for next season. Which is why they have 8 more points than us... what does that make our team.. hmm... worse than poor ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 7 May, 2014 Share Posted 7 May, 2014 They are ****. They won't score against our first choice defence and big Vic will be all over the Lampshade. Play Gallagher - chance for him to score a few against a poor side and build confidence for next season. In the context as a title challenging team, then yeh...they're **** as they don't have the calibre or depth of squad, but as a PL club in the middle of the league they are better than us in terms of personal. It's just the case that they've been abysmally managed over the last 12 months. I think the league table looks pretty fair this year. We're top of the rest, which is about right in my opinion. The Spurs/Evertons/Man Utd's have their own European mini-league, and the other 4 are the proper title contenders. The teams relegated are those which fart arsed around with the managerial setup, so it's all pretty much gone as you'd have expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 7 May, 2014 Share Posted 7 May, 2014 For the first time in years there will be nothing special about a visit of Man U, now a team of fading sometime stars and relatively unknown journeymen. With van Persie on his way to St Mary's the only high spot might be how he compares with Lambert who may have to make way for him. 4-1 to Saints seems a good bet if our A team shows up. Historians will appreciate seeing Giggs in a manure shirt for the last time but he will be best advised not to give up his day job too soon as predictions of his rise to Manager are premature and wide of the mark. A season or two at Wrexham beckons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 8 May, 2014 Share Posted 8 May, 2014 I hope Giggs gives himself a sentimental final 90 minutes, we will run him ragged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 8 May, 2014 Share Posted 8 May, 2014 For the first time in years there will be nothing special about a visit of Man U, now a team of fading sometime stars and relatively unknown journeymen. With van Persie on his way to St Mary's the only high spot might be how he compares with Lambert who may have to make way for him. 4-1 to Saints seems a good bet if our A team shows up. Historians will appreciate seeing Giggs in a manure shirt for the last time but he will be best advised not to give up his day job too soon as predictions of his rise to Manager are premature and wide of the mark. A season or two at Wrexham beckons. OUCH ! ....highly cynical (Charlie Wayman) .....but funny, too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 8 May, 2014 Share Posted 8 May, 2014 Manure have refound their mojo, have strikers on fire again, and they can overtake Tottenham if they win and Spuds lose, so don't underestimate once midtable United. This is no time to field a weak team otherwise our season could end disappointingly, which is not good for renegotiating players contracts -those who receive tempting offers elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 8 May, 2014 Share Posted 8 May, 2014 Manure have refound their mojo, have strikers on fire again, and they can overtake Tottenham if they win and Spuds lose, so don't underestimate once midtable United. This is no time to field a weak team otherwise our season could end disappointingly, which is not good for renegotiating players contracts -those who receive tempting offers elsewhere. Agree we need to field a strong side and finish well. Rooney won't play though and we are likely to see the thicky twins Cleverley and Fellaini in a non-scoring midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 8 May, 2014 Share Posted 8 May, 2014 Might we or they wear our new kits for next season on Sunday? No, thought not. I love how the media is drooling over Wilson just because he scored two goals. Ridiculously early to judge him. I think they'll be no pushovers this weekend though, especially if some of our England hopefuls trot around avoiding injury. I think a draw will be a good result for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 8 May, 2014 Share Posted 8 May, 2014 I see Gaston is training in one of the training gallery photos. Is he actually fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 8 May, 2014 Share Posted 8 May, 2014 Incidentally, Sunday will mark 29 years since the Bradford City fire. Will the club be holding a minutes silence before the match like we did for Hillsborough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 8 May, 2014 Share Posted 8 May, 2014 That's a tad controversial to say the least... On a match related note, will be watching Adam after the final whistle, will be obvious if its his last game I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 9 May, 2014 Share Posted 9 May, 2014 So expect the team to be: Boruc, Clyne Fonte Lovren Shaw Morgan Wanyama Cork Davis Lallana Lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 9 May, 2014 Share Posted 9 May, 2014 Be interesting if Roy is in attendance with his season ticket as I believe this Sundays games he will run the rule over some last minute decisions, ie - is Shaw good enough for the 23 or will it just be the 30 and will Clyne (and maybe cork) get into the 30. If Roy attends then I think we might have a couple more in the 30 than we think. I still think only Adam and Rickie will be in the 23 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Rees Posted 9 May, 2014 Share Posted 9 May, 2014 Lawro predicts 2-1 win, Fatboy Slim however predicts 2-0 loss http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27272476 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 9 May, 2014 Share Posted 9 May, 2014 No, that tragedy's PR team just hasn't put the work in. Ohhhhhhh. Not nice. But true, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 9 May, 2014 Share Posted 9 May, 2014 (edited) This looks both very strange and yet somehow very impressive, hopefully it hypnotises United on Sunday... Edited 9 May, 2014 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 9 May, 2014 Share Posted 9 May, 2014 (edited) This looks both very strange and yet somehow very impressive, hopefully it hypnotises United on Sunday... I can see it clearly now. The middle represents the Academy, a frenzy of activity with many bodies frantically trying to escape into the relatively calmer outer waters, almost embryonic. The ripples spread far and wide, each a summit to be breached and an experience to be stored. Only the fittest survive, but what quality they show, look at the smooth wide passages as we annihilate lower league opposition and go on to assimilate ourselves almost seamlessly into the upper echelons. There is the odd set-back but our boys bounce back and continue to plow relentlessly upwards. But as our eye travels outwards we see the fundamental meaningless in their struggle, the fact that there is literally nowhere else to go. They have simply outgrown their environment, a human tide of Lallana's and Shaw's and Pochtino's surging and merging with the crowd to almost become as one, but the shadows tell their dark tale. They can never be united, like lovers spurned the tide turns away and the players seek pastures new. The crowd are left frustrated and the dappled shadows foretell an uncertain future, onwards into the light or shrinking back into the darkness, the artist leaves us hanging, anxious for new hope but resigned to despair. Edited 9 May, 2014 by sandwichsaint 'artist' not author, duh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 9 May, 2014 Share Posted 9 May, 2014 This looks both very strange and yet somehow very impressive, hopefully it hypnotises United on Sunday... Who stole the I in Saints? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 9 May, 2014 Share Posted 9 May, 2014 Wonder if the groundsman is showing us the new stripes in next seasons kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 9 May, 2014 Share Posted 9 May, 2014 Finally, mystery solved who's been doing these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 9 May, 2014 Share Posted 9 May, 2014 This looks both very strange and yet somehow very impressive, hopefully it hypnotises United on Sunday... Perfect for Matt TARGETT to play on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 9 May, 2014 Share Posted 9 May, 2014 Wonder if the groundsman is showing us the new stripes in next seasons kit? The grass whisperer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffo Posted 9 May, 2014 Share Posted 9 May, 2014 Must win for me. Giggs is a nasty man and showed it when we went down. If we could send his last game off with a thumping I would be a happy man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 10 May, 2014 Share Posted 10 May, 2014 Must win for me. Giggs is a nasty man and showed it when we went down. If we could send his last game off with a thumping I would be a happy man. Was he? Remember Keane being a **** but not Giggs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 10 May, 2014 Share Posted 10 May, 2014 I can see it clearly now. The middle represents the Academy, a frenzy of activity with many bodies frantically trying to escape into the relatively calmer outer waters, almost embryonic. The ripples spread far and wide, each a summit to be breached and an experience to be stored. Only the fittest survive, but what quality they show, look at the smooth wide passages as we annihilate lower league opposition and go on to assimilate ourselves almost seamlessly into the upper echelons. There is the odd set-back but our boys bounce back and continue to plow relentlessly upwards. But as our eye travels outwards we see the fundamental meaningless in their struggle, the fact that there is literally nowhere else to go. They have simply outgrown their environment, a human tide of Lallana's and Shaw's and Pochtino's surging and merging with the crowd to almost become as one, but the shadows tell their dark tale. They can never be united, like lovers spurned the tide turns away and the players seek pastures new. The crowd are left frustrated and the dappled shadows foretell an uncertain future, onwards into the light or shrinking back into the darkness, the artist leaves us hanging, anxious for new hope but resigned to despair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 10 May, 2014 Share Posted 10 May, 2014 That pitch design could make for some interesting offside decisions if the lino uses the lines as a guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 10 May, 2014 Share Posted 10 May, 2014 I can see it clearly now. The middle represents the Academy, a frenzy of activity with many bodies frantically trying to escape into the relatively calmer outer waters, almost embryonic. The ripples spread far and wide, each a summit to be breached and an experience to be stored. Only the fittest survive, but what quality they show, look at the smooth wide passages as we annihilate lower league opposition and go on to assimilate ourselves almost seamlessly into the upper echelons. There is the odd set-back but our boys bounce back and continue to plow relentlessly upwards. But as our eye travels outwards we see the fundamental meaningless in their struggle, the fact that there is literally nowhere else to go. They have simply outgrown their environment, a human tide of Lallana's and Shaw's and Pochtino's surging and merging with the crowd to almost become as one, but the shadows tell their dark tale. They can never be united, like lovers spurned the tide turns away and the players seek pastures new. The crowd are left frustrated and the dappled shadows foretell an uncertain future, onwards into the light or shrinking back into the darkness, the artist leaves us hanging, anxious for new hope but resigned to despair. Brilliant. It was just a bit of unusual grass cutting but thanks to your words is now worthy of a turner prize nomination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Tony Posted 10 May, 2014 Share Posted 10 May, 2014 Can see a few changes for this. It'll be their last game in a Saints shirt for Guly, Jos and Lallana. Also think KD will be Gk. Going for a 2-2 draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 10 May, 2014 Share Posted 10 May, 2014 Incidentally, Sunday will mark 29 years since the Bradford City fire. Will the club be holding a minutes silence before the match like we did for Hillsborough? No - Bradford is not full of mawkish Scousers hoping for a payout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 10 May, 2014 Share Posted 10 May, 2014 No - Bradford is not full of mawkish Scousers hoping for a payout. You need to take a long, hard look at yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 10 May, 2014 Share Posted 10 May, 2014 No - Bradford is not full of mawkish Scousers hoping for a payout. Perhaps the kick off should have been put back to 3.40pm as a mark of respect. Surprised no one suggested it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 10 May, 2014 Share Posted 10 May, 2014 Did someone say that this game was live on the SyFy channel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 10 May, 2014 Share Posted 10 May, 2014 Did someone say that this game was live on the SyFy channel? In America. http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?t=50114 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 10 May, 2014 Share Posted 10 May, 2014 FIFA 14 reminds me it's Lallana's birthday today. Let's hope some goals tmrw and a call-up on Monday are the only footballing presents he wants... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 10 May, 2014 Share Posted 10 May, 2014 See we have the Top Teams favourite ref Mike Dean tomorrow so expect a cheap penalty given to Manure for the dodgiest of hand balls.................................. And absolutely bugger all given to us!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 10 May, 2014 Share Posted 10 May, 2014 See we have the Top Teams favourite ref Mike Dean tomorrow so expect a cheap penalty given to Manure for the dodgiest of hand balls.................................. And absolutely bugger all given to us!! Jasper Carrott should have retired from comedy years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted 10 May, 2014 Share Posted 10 May, 2014 Please can we beat that bunch tomorrow. I just don't like them. I'm not sure why but never have. COYR ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightysaints Posted 10 May, 2014 Share Posted 10 May, 2014 Always have to laugh at the plastic mufc supporters coaches when you see where they come from apart from Manchester which is a rarity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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