Wiggles31 Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Have to forget today and look towards this one now. Biggest game since Coventry at home in the Championship promotion. To lose this would be a disaster. Pelle out is a big blow but Long should be able to cover against a league one team. They seem a bit hot and cold at times in the league but have already knocked out Villa and West Ham so this is no easy game but with I disrespect we should be winning this. Morgan is reported back too which is great news. Huge game!!
simo Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Not overly bothered with league form tbh but I want this cup!
OttawaSaint Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 We'll lose this it's our soecialty, remember Chesterfield etc.
trousers Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Time to wheel out the 15 year old wonder kid for this one I reckon (sorry, forgotten his name already...)
Bucks Saint Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Huge number of us making the effort to be there for this, lets hope the team do the same. Huge game, if we remember how to play well and then avoid Chelsea in the semi, all will good again
Bucks Saint Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Time to wheel out the 15 year old wonder kid for this one I reckon (sorry, forgotten his name already...) Callum Slattery. More like Ryan Seager, on the bench at least, to cover Pelle
Saint-Armstrong Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Forster; Clyne, Fonte, Gardos, Bertrand; Ward-Prowse, Schneiderlin, S. Davis; Tadić, Long, Mané. K. Davis, Alderweireld, Yoshida, Targett, Wanyama, Reed, Mayuka on the bench.
Saxon Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Not overly bothered with league form tbh but I want this cup! This exactly! As long as we don't get relegated (and ideally come about 8th or so) I'd much rather win a cup!
Saint_Tony Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Our league campign is over in terms of european qualification, so we need to go all out for this game. Confidence will be low, we might just edge it 2-1
shirleysfc Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Our league campign is over in terms of european qualification, so we need to go all out for this game. Confidence will be low, we might just edge it 2-1 This reminds me of when Alpine said we should concentrate on the play-offs when we were second in the league.
Lighthouse Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 I'd personally go with: Forster Clyne - Fonte - Gardos - Targett Morgan Victor JWP Davis Tadic Long
Saint_Tony Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 (edited) This reminds me of when Alpine said we should concentrate on the play-offs when we were second in the league. There's only going to be a couple more weeks of people saying we're fifth. We are on a slide down the table, it's clear to see. The likes of Liverpool and even Spurs will be clear of us by the turn of the year.There are more tough games to come over christmas. 8th/9th will be a good finish. Sadly, there are at least 8 teams who are better than us. Top half and a cup would be a great season. Edited 13 December, 2014 by Saint_Tony
Bucks Saint Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Forster; Clyne, Fonte, Gardos, Bertrand; Ward-Prowse, Schneiderlin, S. Davis; Tadić, Long, Mané. K. Davis, Alderweireld, Yoshida, Targett, Wanyama, Reed, Mayuka on the bench. Targett will start. Seager on the bench instead of the imposter otherwise known as Mayuka
Saint_Tony Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Why so much hate towards Mayuka? Mane is no better
Bucks Saint Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Why so much hate towards Mayuka? Mane is no better Seriously? Check the Mayuka thread if you really are unsure. Or watch him play
Dalek2003 Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Couldn't care less about this Cup, would have swapped it for 3 points any day including winning the thing. The danger is, we get distracted from the Premier League and end up being relegated.
RedWillie Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 I fear our form going into this potential nana skin. Mind you, they haven't won in four games.
Saint Garrett Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Seriously? Check the Mayuka thread if you really are unsure. Or watch him play They're both pony tbf. Mane has shown a bit of promise Mayuka is just awful On. Side note. Where is everyone drinking? Reckon we'll have a few in town during the day. Then over to the sheaf view pre match. Then out in town afterwards.eta hope we win so we can celebrate. I really want the train journey to be painful !!
Ultimatt Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Pelle's card was unpurpose IMO. Maybe it's been affecting his game so could be a relief to finally have the suspension out of the way.
LGTL Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Lets not do the SWF trademark of bigging up a team to be Real Madrid. It's Sheffield United - if we take it seriously, play to potential it should be a comfortable win. Early goal is crucial, don't even give them a sniff of an upset.
Ziggy Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Looking forward to it. I expect Utd fancy their chances so they'll be going for it.
Bucks Saint Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 Long will be itching to start, play up front and score IMO
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 13 December, 2014 Posted 13 December, 2014 This is must win in my opinion. Lose and we are proven to be nothing more than a momentum team which half the Premier League can claim to be.
Whitey Grandad Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 Our league campign is over in terms of european qualification, so we need to go all out for this game. Confidence will be low, we might just edge it 2-1 We're level with Arsenal.
the saint in winchester Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 Forster Clyne - Fonte - Gardos - Targett Morgan Victor Davis JWP Long Seager
whelk Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 I have Sheffield Utd in my L1 bet so always looking at their results and pretty much struggle most weeks. Can't be complacent but going to win comfortably.
northam soul Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 I know we need bodies and he is just coming back from injury but what makes people think JWP can offer us anything in an advanced role. Have you not watched him for the last 2 years ? even Koeman was suggesting he could offer us some attacking creativity. I am afraid i have seen nothing from him and at full strength he should be bench at best so how people want him being our penalty taker is beyond me. Bring on the abuse but he is not all that and certainly not good enough for a team that wants to finish top 6. His so called wonder set piece delivery has created what ? please tell. Totally overrated player.
Bucks Saint Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 (edited) So you missed how JWP started the season in the team, you know, back when we were winning for fun? Pin point cross for Wanyama in the last minute today, better than most other crosses in the last 5 games Edited 14 December, 2014 by Bucks Saint
Batman Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 imagine the meltdown if we do not go through
Ludwig Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 imagine the meltdown if we do not go through we wont need to imagine it, you'll be leading it.
red&white56 Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 Forster Clyne - Fonte - Gardos - Targett Morgan Victor Davis JWP Long Seager why no Betrand - is he injured, cup-tied or you just don't fancy him???
LGTL Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 why no Betrand - is he injured, cup-tied or you just don't fancy him??? Targett has played every previous round, stands to reason he'll play this one too.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 I know we need bodies and he is just coming back from injury but what makes people think JWP can offer us anything in an advanced role. Have you not watched him for the last 2 years ? even Koeman was suggesting he could offer us some attacking creativity. I am afraid i have seen nothing from him and at full strength he should be bench at best so how people want him being our penalty taker is beyond me. Bring on the abuse but he is not all that and certainly not good enough for a team that wants to finish top 6. His so called wonder set piece delivery has created what ? please tell. Totally overrated player. Are you kidding?
Cabrone Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 Damn this has come at a bad time, if we'd have played them a month ago I'd be quite confident of a result but on the back of 4 defeats it's looking more open. Really want us to win this one, the league was fun but it looks like we're sliding down to mid table now. This is the competition we have a big chance of silverware in. If the lads put a big shift in we'll come through but they'd better turn up for this one as Utd will be well up for it. Come on Saints!
Dalek2003 Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 imagine the meltdown if we do not go through It will be a relief if we don't. We should have quietly made an exit at the start of the competition.
View From The Top Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 It will be a relief if we don't. We should have quietly made an exit at the start of the competition. When you shuffle off this mortal coil I for one will not be grieving.
View From The Top Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 Damn this has come at a bad time, if we'd have played them a month ago I'd be quite confident of a result but on the back of 4 defeats it's looking more open. Really want us to win this one, the league was fun but it looks like we're sliding down to mid table now. This is the competition we have a big chance of silverware in. If the lads put a big shift in we'll come through but they'd better turn up for this one as Utd will be well up for it. Come on Saints! We will win, they will be up for it but we will have too much for them. Win by 2 clear goals.
Saint_Tony Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 There will be a meltdown. We've been given a lucky draw, we have a great chance to progress. Our focus should be on this competition, we should still be able to win another 9 or 10 games in the league to finish top 10.
Dalek2003 Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 When you shuffle off this mortal coil I for one will not be grieving. I will ignore the personal comment. My point is simple, we should concentrate on the P. League. The League is not worth even a single point.
Bucks Saint Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 Targett has played every previous round, stands to reason he'll play this one too. Agreed - and he has been very good.
VectisSaint Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 I will ignore the personal comment. My point is simple, we should concentrate on the P. League. The League is not worth even a single point. Your point is confused, it is you that is simple.
DuncanRG Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 There will be a meltdown. We've been given a lucky draw, we have a great chance to progress. Our focus should be on this competition, we should still be able to win another 9 or 10 games in the league to finish top 10. If we win another 9 or 10 games, assuming we don't lose all the rest, we'll probably be a 5-6 points away from the top six. And that's if we give up on Europe and focus on the League Cup! Think of the possibilities if we don't give up on European qualification in early December...
The Cat Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 I'd go with this: Forster Clyne - Fonte - Yoshida - Targett Schneiderlin - Wanyama Davis JWP - Tadic Long Bench: Davis, Alderwiereld, Bertrand, Gardos, Reed, Mane, Seagar (if he is in the 22 man up north squad)
Window Cleaner Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 I'd go with this: Forster Clyne - Fonte - Yoshida - Targett Schneiderlin - Wanyama Davis JWP - Tadic Long Bench: Davis, Alderwiereld, Bertrand, Gardos, Reed, Mane, Seagar (if he is in the 22 man up north squad) And Victor and Morgan both get cards so that we face Everton with ZERO midfielders available, Davis and JWP really doesn't inspire me greatly and Koeman obviously wants nothing to do with Reed for the PL at least.. No game time for Reed even when we're desperately short in midfield is one of the season's great mysteries.
Batman Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 And Victor and Morgan both get cards so that we face Everton with ZERO midfielders available, Davis and JWP really doesn't inspire me greatly and Koeman obviously wants nothing to do with Reed for the PL at least.. No game time for Reed even when we're desperately short in midfield is one of the season's great mysteries. good point
simo Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 And Victor and Morgan both get cards so that we face Everton with ZERO midfielders available, Davis and JWP really doesn't inspire me greatly and Koeman obviously wants nothing to do with Reed for the PL at least.. No game time for Reed even when we're desperately short in midfield is one of the season's great mysteries. I'd rather a cup semi than 3 points against Everton
Batman Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 I'd rather a cup semi than 3 points against Everton we should have enough to beat a division 3 side without one of morgan or victor
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 14 December, 2014 Posted 14 December, 2014 We won't go down so this is important, to a degree this defines what our season will be. Will be travelling up on my own as none of my mates could make it, so if anyone is in the same boat/fancies having a 'Billy no-mates' hanging with them let me know.
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