ozzmeister Posted 1 September, 2014 Share Posted 1 September, 2014 So now all is said and done and the dust is settled what's the line up (when the team are settled and fit). Personally I'd go for: Foster Clyne anderwield Jose Bertrand Spider Victor JWP Maine. Tadic Pele Subs: cropper, gardos, cork, Davis, Lloyd, long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 I honestly can't be bothered to decipher that. You've managed to get 4 correctly spelled and correctly capitalised surnames out of 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisthehulk Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 Forster Clyne Gardos Alderweireld Bertrand Tadic Schneiderlin Wanyama Mane Pelle Long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 For me it's: ---------------Forster---------------- Clyne-Fonte-Alderweireld-Bertrand --------Morgan---Wanyama--------- Tadic---------------------------Mane ------------Long--------------------- ---------------Pelle------------------ Maybe Morgan just ahead of Wanyama, plus Tadic and Mane switching sides during the game, but something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martel Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 For me it's: ---------------Forster---------------- Clyne-Fonte-Alderweireld-Bertrand --------Morgan---Wanyama--------- Tadic---------------------------Mane ------------Long--------------------- ---------------Pelle------------------ Maybe Morgan just ahead of Wanyama, plus Tadic and Mane switching sides during the game, but something like that. That works for me, i think defensively we are actually stronger than last season especially with Florin as well, midfield looks good too with Tadic and Mane and of course J.W.P., Strikers Long and Pelle with J Rod coming back next month not bad at all I.M.O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydenhampton Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 4-3-3 Forster. Clyne. Fonte. Alderweireld. Bertrand. Wanyama. Schneiderlin. JWP. Tadic. Mane. Pelle. 3-5-2 Forster Gardos. Fonte. Alderweireld. Wanyama. Schneiderlin. Clyne. Bertrand. Tadic Mane. Pelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingdomCome Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 I've no idea...and that's a good thing. Choice and competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Vegas Saint Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 I've no idea...and that's a good thing. Choice and competition. we are now in a position where we can pick a starting 11 based on the opposition , quietly confident of having a good season now , i think Koeman and the board have done a very good job in handling a very difficult summer transfer window , got rid of the moaners at a massive profit and now have a squad that want's to perform for the club.... i'm now a happy saints fan again , here's to another good season , onwards and upwards .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 (edited) Forster Clyne Alderweireld Fonte Bertrand Wanyama Schneiderlin Tadic Mane Pelle Jay Rod Subs: Boruc, Gardos, JWP, Cork, Davis, Long, Gallagher Edited 2 September, 2014 by beavis17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 I hope that Boruc will now get his head down and do his bit for the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 If JWP doesn't start, so much for our much vaunted Academy players and Rono's alleged mission to bring those lads through to the first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 For me it's: ---------------Forster---------------- Clyne-Fonte-Alderweireld-Bertrand --------Morgan---Wanyama--------- Tadic---------------------------Mane ------------Long--------------------- ---------------Pelle------------------ Of starting eleven, seven are new signings. Will be interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 i think a 4-1-4-1 type team (or 4-3-3 if you like) Forster Clyne Alderweireld Fonte Bertrand Wanyama Mane Schneiderlin JWP/Cork Tadic Pelle With J-Rod to come back in when fit. Great thing is i think we can rotate at nearly all positions and formations if and when we need to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersubpuckett Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 Forster Clyne Gardos Alderweireld Bertrand Tadic Schneiderlin Wanyama Mane Pelle Long Something like this for me, maybe with Long interchanging with JWP/Davis. No idea why people suddenly think Fonte is amazing, he is very average - remember he and Jos were a fookin shambles as a pairing when we went up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 probably a good team just sad that the days when we were the premier team with regards to english players appears to have gone, we are now no different to the other clubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 If JWP doesn't start, so much for our much vaunted Academy players and Rono's alleged mission to bring those lads through to the first team. Ever heard the term squad - it's not about just the 11 that start. He might start he might come on as a tactical sub etc etc but be sure he will get game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 I couldn't give a sh!te if none of our players are from our academy as long as the team performs well. It's not like any of them showed an ounce of loyalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 I hope that Boruc will now get his head down and do his bit for the squad. Tbf he needs to be first choice at his stage of his career, I imagine he will be off as Forster has come straight in without earning his place although his performances have been generally good so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 I couldn't give a sh!te if none of our players are from our academy as long as the team performs well. It's not like any of them showed an ounce of loyalty. i do understand that its just that my memories of the last 54 years support, probably through rose coloured specs, was that the best years when we had players who i thought genuinely cared about the club and the area. hope i am wrong but just feel that this summers events has ruined by simplistic view of supporting my team sad i know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewell Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 probably a good team just sad that the days when we were the premier team with regards to english players appears to have gone' date=' we are now no different to the other clubs[/quote'] This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 probably a good team just sad that the days when we were the premier team with regards to english players appears to have gone' date=' we are now no different to the other clubs[/quote'] Our starting line up against West Ham had Forster, Clyne, Bertrand, Ward Prowse, as well as one Irish (Long) and one Northern Irish (Davis) - that's still better than a lot of clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 I still struggle to see how Alderweireld and Fonte will both start, both being right sided centre backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 3-5-2 and #TotalFootball here we come... Forster Fonte - Alderweirald - Gardos Clyne - Schneiderlin - Wanyama - Ward-Prowse - Bertrand Tadic - Pelle Subs: Davis/Boruc, Davis, Cork, Long, Mane. (With J-Rod to come back and displace whoever). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 I still struggle to see how Alderweireld and Fonte will both start, both being right sided centre backs. I'm sure they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 3-5-2 and #TotalFootball here we come... Forster Fonte - Alderweirald - Gardos Clyne - Schneiderlin - Wanyama - Ward-Prowse - Bertrand Tadic - Pelle Subs: Davis/Boruc, Davis, Cork, Long, Mane + 2 kids (With J-Rod to come back and displace whoever). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 £12m for Shane Long and most people haven't even got him in their predicted starting 11. A very expensive substitute. That said, so was Gaston. Of all the business we've done, Long is the one deal I simply don't understand. I'd have rather kept £12m and Gaston. I honestly don't believe we'd be any worse off as a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homesick-saint Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 You've got a really bad attitude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homesick-saint Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 Sorry. I was responding the9's post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homesick-saint Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 Sorry. I was responding the9's post Whoops. Missed the capital. Should be The9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkenSaint Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 3-5-2 --------------------Forster ------Alderweirald---Fonte---Gardos -Clyne--------------------------- Bertrand -------------------Cork/Morgan -----------Morgan/Jwp -------Tadic ---------------Pelle--- Mane-- 4-3-3 ----------------Forster Clyne---Alderweirald--Gardos/Fonte---Bertrand -----------------Cork ----------Jwp --------Morgan ---Tadic------ Pelle---------- Mane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd_barrett_saint Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 A lot of people are posting line-ups that are far too attacking for most games... I don't think Koeman would go with a line up that includes Pelle, Long, Mane and Long/Rodriguez. That would be like going back to the attacking 4-3-3 that Adkins was failing with in the early days back in the Prem... not enough balance. It'll be 3 attacking players at most I'd say, usually including Pelle and Tadic, with the 3rd being selected from Mane, Long & Rodriguez. Of course, it's possible that for some games Long or Rodriguez may replace Pelle in the central striker role. And perhaps you might get the odd game without Tadic and Mane taking on that role. That said, I also think some of the 3-5-2 line-ups posted are too defensive. By adding an extra central defender, I really think you then don't need both of Schneiderlin and Wanyama... seems like overkill. I can't see Schneiderlin getting dropped, so it would probably be Wanyama missing out, or perhaps even occasionally moving to play in the 3 at the back. Also don't see Fonte, as captain and a solid performer, being dropped. In a 4-4-2, someone out of him and Alderweireld will have to play as left sided CB. They're professionals so will have to adapt to what isn't a massive positional change. I see Lovren switched from the left to the right for Liverpool against Spurs, and if a **** like him can do it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 2 September, 2014 Share Posted 2 September, 2014 probably a good team just sad that the days when we were the premier team with regards to english players appears to have gone' date=' we are now no different to the other clubs[/quote'] This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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