JRM Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 still quite a few tickets left for this game, the new ticket website is slightly confusing as blocks coloured red are just low availability rather than sold out, so tickets still available in virtually every block. the Itchen North corner is an odd one with loads of seats available in blocks 1, 2 and 3. QPR sold initial 2245 and have put a further 600 on sale earlier this week, can't see them selling all of those but around 2500 of them will help boost the crowd towards 30k. interesting the club seem to be acknowleding that incentives need to be used for some games with season ticket holders being offered to buy extra discounted tickets for Stoke at home in the Chapel stand. I think talk of us going top is unlikely, chelsea are 3 points clear with better goal difference and goals scored . id play Forster Clyne Gardos Fonte Bertrand schneiderlin Cork Davis Tadic Pelle Long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Yep, his Saggyness confirmed this in person on Talksport this morning. Not that I believe a word that comes out of it's mouth. You were right not to do so - He's apparently fit now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Redknapp can be quite pragmatic when he wants to be, I expect QPR to adopt a men behind the ball approach and if they fluke their way to a result this will be reviewed on MOTD as Redknapp Schools Koeman In Tactical Masterclass and Ferdinand Rolling Back The Years. That said I think the twin goal threat of Nathaniel Clyne and Jack Cork will be too hot to handle, and I'm predicting the Lawrenson: 2-0 pls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 I don't go along with all the Redknapp hatred, he took us down ten years ago FFS. I just want us to win like any other game. There are some on here who burst into tears about a cup tie 30 years ago every time the word 'Everton' is mentioned. 'Arry on the other hand can p*ss off. As dodgy as a £9 note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Lol, he doesn't know much about what goes on at his own club... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 He is a master at under promising in the hope to over deliver. I can't work out if he is a genius or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Barton and Mutch definitely out, Sandro and Kranjcar have knocks but will probably play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Quite funny about Sandro - got injured celebrating a goal he scored in training! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 PRESS CONFERENCE: Ronald Koeman will be speaking to the media this afternoon ahead of Saturday's game against QPR FC. Our coverage begins at 3pm BST, and you can watch a live stream right here – #saintsfc [video=youtube_share;l1cLmMInvqo] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintadjg Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 I can't believe some still would puck Cork over Wanyama. I don't get it , I like Cork think he's a very good player but no way is he a better better DM than Vic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 I can't believe some still would puck Cork over Wanyama. I don't get it , I like Cork think he's a very good player but no way is he a better better DM than Vic. Still think it depends who we play, if we're playing against a team where we need to move the ball quickly against, then I'd pick Corky, but a game like Arsenal, its Vic all day long. There is room for both of them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint-crinny Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Such a tough call in central midfield these days. Morgan is a cert, than take your pick from Big Vic, Cork and Davis. Would be tempted to go with VW holding, Morgan and Cork ahead of him. If Barton and Sandro both miss out, would hope that three would be stronger, quicker, more hard working and we can utilise Morgan and Cork's sudden goal threat a little further forward (well, Morgan's anyway, Cork hopefully won't be waiting another three years for a goal, but i doubt he's about to become a regular scorer). With Tadic, long and Pelle in attack, that should cause a hell of a lot of problems to a creaky defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 I can't believe some still would puck Cork over Wanyama. I don't get it , I like Cork think he's a very good player but no way is he a better better DM than Vic. Still think it depends who we play, if we're playing against a team where we need to move the ball quickly against, then I'd pick Corky, but a game like Arsenal, its Vic all day long. There is room for both of them though. This Victor is a unit but when Cork plays we seem to move the ball better and quicker. Horses for courses I don't know why people think it has to be one or the other during a season we need to utilise both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 I don't go along with all the Redknapp hatred, he took us down ten years ago FFS. I just want us to win like any other game. That#s pretty much where I am too. It was years ago. Suggest the tag should be moved to Pochiettino now. He did betray us for 30 pieces of silver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 I would start Mane. Needs games to get used to his teammates and vice versa, and in a game where they will probably sit back and look to frustrate, his pace and movement could be the difference. Long is a striker, so lets use him from the bench in that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 No surprise but the QPR fans aren't feeling to confident 5-0 to saints seems to be the average on their predictions thread http://www.wearetherangersboys.com/forum/showthread.php?183326-Southampton-predictions/page3 Can't blame them everything points to a Saints win which makes me rather nervous that we will lose 0-1 (scored by that **** Austin). The problem with saints doing well is they are increasing my expectations I didn't have any at the start of the season now I'm dreaming of saints thrashing QPR and Villa causing an upset against Chelsea to put saints top......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 A frustrating afternoon. Then a late dodgy penalty. Won by Long. Dispatched by Tadic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 I understand all the caution about our streak coming to an end / them parking the bus etc, but I think we are way too strong not to win this. 2-0 at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 That#s pretty much where I am too. It was years ago. Suggest the tag should be moved to Pochiettino now. He did betray us for 30 pieces of silver! Thank goodness he did, now we have Ron. I know which I would rather have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 QPR will have been learning hard lessons so far. They'll no doubt be improved this time around. But hopefully we've got enough variety about us to get the win regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 QPR are 8/1 to win and the draw is 7/2. Time for my first "disappointment offsetting" bet of the season I reckon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 I would start Mane. Needs games to get used to his teammates and vice versa, and in a game where they will probably sit back and look to frustrate, his pace and movement could be the difference. Long is a striker, so lets use him from the bench in that position. Targett had 2 players on him in second half v Arsenal, Mane didn't help him out. Long works as hard as any pro I've seen. He'll start on Saturday. Mane needs to get acquainted with his role. That said, he looks decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croydonsaint Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Very interesting watching Redknapp on this video. His body language does him no favours and says it all. Obviously I am biased but some of the words that came to my mind watching him were Tired, bored, [sparked nearly to life for almost a second when the golf was mentioned] Aloof to the modern world, Dinosauresq, fat, sleepy, slightly sly, etc. I then tried watching it with a view to being impartial to see if I could get any positive impressions from him [unencumbered by what I know of the disappointing person that he is] but couldn't see not even one thing that could in any way bee seen as attractive or likeable. Even his sluggish attempts at Bonhomie with the journalist you could see was less genuine than the warmth in a dead stinking snake. If we lose on Saturday I will have to leave early so the smugness exuding from him doesn't stick me to my seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Shane Long hat trick. Instant hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 (edited) Slightly more confident now. Mutch, Barton and Sandro, Kranjcar and Taarabt all unavailable for this one according to their forums. And they're all predicting 5-0 / 7-0 losses for them. Quite a happy bunch. Edited 25 September, 2014 by S-Clarke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Targett had 2 players on him in second half v Arsenal, Mane didn't help him out. Long works as hard as any pro I've seen. He'll start on Saturday. Mane needs to get acquainted with his role. That said, he looks decent. Mane will get acquainted with his role by playing more. I fully expect him to start, Koeman seemed very happy with his impact from Tuesday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Mane will get acquainted with his role by playing more. I fully expect him to start, Koeman seemed very happy with his impact from Tuesday night. Yeah, the impression I got from Koeman is that he'll start - in fact I think he's been chomping at the bit to pick him. He's obviously fully fit as he's been playing regularly for Senegal in the last few weeks as well, so fitness isn't an issue. I'd stick with him, rather than bench him....but play him from the left from the start, he looked a little unsure on the right. (and isn't he a natural left sider anyway?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSteve Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Targett had 2 players on him in second half v Arsenal, Mane didn't help him out. Long works as hard as any pro I've seen. He'll start on Saturday. Mane needs to get acquainted with his role. That said, he looks decent. We are playing QPR... fully expect Koeman to select Mane above Long; if you were Redknapp which would you fear most ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Koeman says Saints were due to have a day off on Wednesday, but the players went to him and asked for a day of training instead. He said he has never known that in his career as a manager, it impressed him and made him proud of his dressing room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Very interesting watching Redknapp on this video. His body language does him no favours and says it all. Obviously I am biased but some of the words that came to my mind watching him were Tired, bored, [sparked nearly to life for almost a second when the golf was mentioned] Aloof to the modern world, Dinosauresq, fat, sleepy, slightly sly, etc. I then tried watching it with a view to being impartial to see if I could get any positive impressions from him [unencumbered by what I know of the disappointing person that he is] but couldn't see not even one thing that could in any way bee seen as attractive or likeable. Even his sluggish attempts at Bonhomie with the journalist you could see was less genuine than the warmth in a dead stinking snake. If we lose on Saturday I will have to leave early so the smugness exuding from him doesn't stick me to my seat. Its the boring part of the season for Arry. No transfers, no brown envelopes, just bloody football matches. Gets others to do his coaching. His dog does his accounts. It must be frustrating and boring being Arry at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 (edited) Edited 25 September, 2014 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Rest of squad: Thanks a lot, Jose Fonte kiss-arse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Abroad Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 They asked some weird questions in that presser about Champions League and how do you stop players from leaving again if you're successful. Seemed like someone was fishing for a story, something to go against the recent wave of Southampton positivity perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Slightly more confident now. Mutch, Barton and Sandro, Kranjcar and Taarabt all unavailable for this one according to their forums. And they're all predicting 5-0 / 7-0 losses for them. Quite a happy bunch. Mutch and Barton are out, but Redknapp seemed to hint Sandro and Kranjcar would be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerone Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 still quite a few tickets left for this game, the new ticket website is slightly confusing as blocks coloured red are just low availability rather than sold out, so tickets still available in virtually every block. the Itchen North corner is an odd one with loads of seats available in blocks 1, 2 and 3. QPR sold initial 2245 and have put a further 600 on sale earlier this week, can't see them selling all of those but around 2500 of them will help boost the crowd towards 30k. interesting the club seem to be acknowleding that incentives need to be used for some games with season ticket holders being offered to buy extra discounted tickets for Stoke at home in the Chapel stand. I think talk of us going top is unlikely, chelsea are 3 points clear with better goal difference and goals scored . id play Forster Clyne Gardos Fonte Bertrand schneiderlin Cork Davis Tadic Pelle Long Well out of interest, I counted the green dots at 15:55 hours 25-09-14. There are 1,907 available seats. Take into account hospitality will be some 600 short, segregation, along with QPR not selling out, then right now around 30,000 would be the number. I presume there will be a few takers between now and kick off but we it will be around the 30,250 mark maximum. PS. I can see green dots while I am writing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenham Saint Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Well out of interest, I counted the green dots at 15:55 hours 25-09-14. There are 1,907 available seats. Take into account hospitality will be some 600 short, segregation, along with QPR not selling out, then right now around 30,000 would be the number. I presume there will be a few takers between now and kick off but we it will be around the 30,250 mark maximum. PS. I can see green dots while I am writing this. And Bearsy called me a Dork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerone Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 And Bearsy called me a Dork! To be honest I am in hospitality and guess the crowd can win me a book on how to be a better dork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 sorry bout calling you dork beckenham, i don't really think ur dork i just like calling people dork at the mo! Ur right about gingerone tho. Massive dork by the sounds of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerone Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 sorry bout calling you dork beckenham, i don't really think ur dork i just like calling people dork at the mo! Ur right about gingerone tho. Massive dork by the sounds of it I really hope you know me :-). If not don't wear a shirt with bearsy on the back. Us red heads have a temper you know :-). All joking aside. We don't sell out because it is too expensive. I hope the club recognise this and drop the prices next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Lots of large annoying images... Stick to plain text please, much easier to read! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Bit of a shame that even in this kind of form we can't even sell out the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Bit of a shame that even in this kind of form we can't even sell out the ground. Fook, didn't we? How did we get on, did we win? Don't know how I missed that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Stick to plain text please, much easier to read! Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Trousers is to Twitter as DubaiPhil is to golf.:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 (edited) Trousers is to Twitter as DubaiPhil is to golf.:-) Its not very often I get a compliment on here but I'll take that one. It was a compliment, wasn't? Edited 25 September, 2014 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 A wry one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 Gallagher and Isgrove trained with the 1st team today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 I hope our players are all up for it, and not knackered through staying up till stupid o clock playing FIFA15 ;-) How about a revamped version, of what has to be the worst song we ever had (I refused to sing it), the cringeworthy "We're staying up, with Harry and Jim" God just typing it makes me want to vomit. The new version, when we are cruising along 3 or 4 goals to the good, could be "You're going down, with Harry and Glenn" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 25 September, 2014 Share Posted 25 September, 2014 when we are cruising along 3 or 4 goals to the good, could be "You're going down, with Harry and Glenn" Thats right, get those chickens counted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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