Lighthouse Posted 1 January, 2015 Share Posted 1 January, 2015 Momentum vs. rest? After 4 games in 10 games, who would you play? What will Ipswich do? We were in exactly the same position last year with Burnley and managed a narrow win. No Mane for 2 reasons. I would go with.... Forster McCarthy - Fonte - Gardos - Targett Morgan - Reed Tadic - Davis - JWP Long I'd rest Pelle, Victor, Bertrand and Clyne who have all had a busy Christmas. Should be strong enough, if we do lose I wont be too upset this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmonton Saint Posted 1 January, 2015 Share Posted 1 January, 2015 I expect Elia will play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 1 January, 2015 Share Posted 1 January, 2015 I expect Elia will play? He can't play until Old Trafford. Tough selection this one - Long's a banker to start but as fans we can't really judge the boys' fitness so not sure who we'd rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkeith Posted 1 January, 2015 Share Posted 1 January, 2015 Morgan is the top scorer in that team! Pelle needs to play , if we want to score, and a goal would do him the world of good. Right back is a problem, as we have no wing-back in the squad other than Clyne. If Yoshida is available, I would play him there. It doesn't matter if he is tired as he will be away with Japan for a month after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmonton Saint Posted 1 January, 2015 Share Posted 1 January, 2015 He can't play until Old Trafford. Tough selection this one - Long's a banker to start but as fans we can't really judge the boys' fitness so not sure who we'd rest. Ah. I thought the transfer window opened tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 1 January, 2015 Share Posted 1 January, 2015 Momentum vs. rest? After 4 games in 10 games, who would you play? What will Ipswich do? We were in exactly the same position last year with Burnley and managed a narrow win. No Mane for 2 reasons. I would go with.... Forster McCarthy - Fonte - Gardos - Targett Morgan - Reed Tadic - Davis - JWP Long I'd rest Pelle, Victor, Bertrand and Clyne who have all had a busy Christmas. Should be strong enough, if we do lose I wont be too upset this season. Clyne missed last two games. Bertrand missed Chelsea game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 1 January, 2015 Author Share Posted 1 January, 2015 Clyne missed last two games. Bertrand missed Chelsea game. Clyne has had a knock and will probably be out anyway, if he isn't I wouldn't be rushing him back for this game. Bretrand yes but 3 in 10 days is still busy and I want to see more of Targett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 1 January, 2015 Share Posted 1 January, 2015 Clyne has had a knock and will probably be out anyway, if he isn't I wouldn't be rushing him back for this game. Bretrand yes but 3 in 10 days is still busy and I want to see more of Targett. I'd play Targett too anyway, just saying Bertrand didn't have that busy a Christmas compared to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 1 January, 2015 Share Posted 1 January, 2015 like to see targett given another run out. Think we should play a largely strong line-up though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggles31 Posted 1 January, 2015 Share Posted 1 January, 2015 Reed should start and Targett. Would like a cameo or two from some of the other youngsters (depending how the game pans out) otherwise a strong ish team. Have a nice 7 day rest after this before the huge 3rd v 4th fixture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 1 January, 2015 Share Posted 1 January, 2015 Morgan is the top scorer in that team! Pelle needs to play , if we want to score, and a goal would do him the world of good. Right back is a problem, as we have no wing-back in the squad other than Clyne. If Yoshida is available, I would play him there. It doesn't matter if he is tired as he will be away with Japan for a month after that. I thought Yoshida was away after today's match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 1 January, 2015 Share Posted 1 January, 2015 Tough game but seeing Koeman's line ups in the Carling Cup makes me think it'll be a fairly strong line up and thus winnable. Long will be key IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 1 January, 2015 Share Posted 1 January, 2015 Taking the family to this one thanks to good value tickets. Lets hope we can outsing 5,500 tractor boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 1 January, 2015 Share Posted 1 January, 2015 I'd play Pelle could be his chance to get back on the goal trail again but Ipswich are doing well iirc so it will be no easy match (wouldn't play two kids at fullback) so I'd go the same as Lighthouse but Pelle for Davis and Bertrand for Targett and possibly bring Matty on second half depending on circumstances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 1 January, 2015 Share Posted 1 January, 2015 Pelle should play. We were awful up front without him against Sheff Utd. I'd imagine Targett will play after Koeman's comments about him. Reed and Schneiderlin in midfield is a good move. I'd play Ward Prowse with them to give Davis a rest and Tadic, Pelle and Long as the front 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 1 January, 2015 Share Posted 1 January, 2015 I thought Yoshida was away after today's match. No, he is here for the Ipswich game, RK said he sgreed it with Japan coach. But you aren't the only one who thinks this fella on Solent said the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 1 January, 2015 Share Posted 1 January, 2015 No, he is here for the Ipswich game, RK said he sgreed it with Japan coach. But you aren't the only one who thinks this fella on Solent said the same. Where I heard it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 No, he is here for the Ipswich game, RK said he sgreed it with Japan coach. But you aren't the only one who thinks this fella on Solent said the same. I thought Koeman said they agreed to let him stay for the Arsenal game? Anyway, I really think Davis needs a rest. Pelle too but we should keep him in to try and get back into the scoring habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 This half season, we played the maximum number of League Cup games, with strong sides in all rounds and it impacted our league campaign so negatively that we are merely two points clear in fourth. So that's one myth killed stone dead. Now, for a cup competition played primarily at the weekend we are excellently place to freaking well go for it. And we should. Full house, tough but beatable opposition to start us on our journey of making a bit of history in 2015. So a similar team to today, with Morgan back (cup tie him, just to make sure...). I'd start with Long - feels like his kind of game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 No, he is here for the Ipswich game. When did he say that? Today? Because on 23rd December... Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC · Dec 23 Koeman says Maya Yoshida will join up with Japan for the 2015 AFC Asia Cup finals after #SaintsFC's game against @Arsenal. Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC · Dec 23 Koeman also confirms that Sadio Mané will depart for the #AFCON2015 after the #FACup game against #ITFC. #saintsfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 Easy 3-0 Win. Mane, Pelle and Schneiderlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lickierambert Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 I'd go: Forster Mccarthy Fonte Gardos Targett Schneiderlin Reed JWP Tadic Long Pelle Got a suspicion that McCarthy will make 7 for 8 changes on Sunday for them-think they've got Derby next which is a big game in the championship race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 Ipswich playing Derby could well be a saving grace, McCarthy probably has low expectations and doesn't want the distraction from the promotion chase, and is likely to rest players. He's got previous for it at Wolves too. I can see us picking a side not unlike the one listed above too, though it might be an idea to see if we can find a central AM who isn't Davis (or Mané). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 I assume Hesketh is injured, which is a shame as I would've liked to see him start this one. Anyway, I would pick Kelvin D McCarthy Fonte Gardos Targett Morgan Reed JWP Tadic Long Seager Subs: FF, Bertrand, Toby, Davis, Pelle, Isgrove, McQueen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewYorkSaint Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 The fact we're holding 4th place and have a real shot at Champions League changes the calculation here a little. I'd argue that even if that's still a long shot, it's way less of a long shot than getting to Wembley in the FA Cup. So I think we have an obligation to prioritise for the league at this point. Therefore I'd support OP's 11. Maybe even bring in Isgrove for Tadic. Still enough there to win. Probably. And if we get unlucky and go out, not the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Durman Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 (edited) The team picks itself. When you're on a good run the last thing we need is to take chances. We will pick our best team available and get the job done. I do think there is room for Targett and McCarthy. Reed and JWP must start. I'd go with Foster McCarthy, Fonte, Alderweireld, Targett JWP, Reed, Schneiderlin, Tadic Mane Pelle Underestimate Ipswich at your peril! If McCarthy had low expectations he wouldn't have driven down to watch the game yesterday. I think he smells the chance of a scalp Edited 2 January, 2015 by Andy Durman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 The team picks itself. When you're on a good run the last thing we need is to take chances. We will pick our best team available and get the job done. I do think there is room for Targett and McCarthy. Reed and JWP must start. I'd go with Foster McCarthy, Fonte, Alderweireld, Targett JWP, Reed, Schneiderlin, Tadic Mane Pelle Underestimate Ipswich at your peril! If McCarthy had low expectations he wouldn't have driven down to watch the game yesterday. I think he smells the chance of a scalp Mane's gone to the African cup of Nations and thus unavailable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 Mane's gone to the African cup of Nations and thus unavailable. Apparently not. Despite what Ronald actually said in one of the pressers, it seems like it is actually Yoshida who has gone and Mane is still here for Ipswich. Koeman was quite specific once, he had spoken with the Japan coach and agreed to delay Yoshida going. Prrhaps one of us was confused :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 Apparently not. Despite what Ronald actually said in one of the pressers, it seems like it is actually Yoshida who has gone and Mane is still here for Ipswich. Koeman was quite specific once, he had spoken with the Japan coach and agreed to delay Yoshida going. Prrhaps one of us was confused :-) We'll see, the C+ commentators said that Diouf of Stoke headed off for Senegal after yesterday's game and that they all had to report to Dakar by the week-end because the Senegal coach wants to see them all a bit before reducing his group from it's current 28 to the final 23. Doubt if Mané would be involved against Ipswich anyway, he went off injured yesterday and we have the new fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 Mane quite possibly won't be fit though which would be a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 Mane quite possibly won't be fit though which would be a shame. I really doubt that he'll play against Ipswich, seems that the UK haven't brought the old TW forward a day like most other European Countries have, so no new fella right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 I really doubt that he'll play against Ipswich, seems that the UK haven't brought the old TW forward a day like most other European Countries have, so no new fella right ? Right. Probably means Pelle and Tadic will both have to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 I really doubt that he'll play against Ipswich, seems that the UK haven't brought the old TW forward a day like most other European Countries have, so no new fella right ? Anyone wanting to play in the FA Cup on Sunday would need to have been registered by 12:00 today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 I really doubt that he'll play against Ipswich, seems that the UK haven't brought the old TW forward a day like most other European Countries have, so no new fella right ? England are aligned with Germany in terms of TW, so 2 reasons he can't be transferred until tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbot79 Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 This is exactly the kind of game that Pelle will score in which is why he should play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Benali Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 Ipswich are no mugs. They have lost only once since August. To expect to put in fringe players and youngsters and easily beat them is dangerous. They are a very tough team. If we don't put out a strong team we will struggle to break them down. That's why I would put out our strongest team and then sub players if we are ahead and in control. Even with our strongest team out this will be a difficult game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 Pelle has to play because we have no one else who can do the job he does. I'd start Forster; McCarthy Fonte Alderweireld Targett; Reed Schneiderlin JWP; Tadic Pelle Long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 Ipswich will make changes, Mick McCarthy's already said that Bartosz Bialkowski won't play as he wants Dean Gerken to be match sharp in case BB was to get injured. According to McCarthy, they have a first-team squad of 20 senior players, and that many of them who haven't played recently will get a game this weekend. Suggests the likes of McGoldrick and Murphy, their main two strikers, might not feature either. Connor Sammon is fit again, so he'll probably play instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 Koeman said he will make a couple of changes but not lots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 Ipswich will make changes, Mick McCarthy's already said that Bartosz Bialkowski won't play as he wants Dean Gerken to be match sharp in case BB was to get injured. According to McCarthy, they have a first-team squad of 20 senior players, and that many of them who haven't played recently will get a game this weekend. Suggests the likes of McGoldrick and Murphy, their main two strikers, might not feature either. Connor Sammon is fit again, so he'll probably play instead. That does sound like they're going to rest a fair few players and based on Koeman's press conference we're putting a strong side out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 Forster Alderweireld - Fonte - Gardos - Targett JWP - Schneiderlin - Reed Tadic - Pelle - Long Subs: Gazzaniga, McCarthy, S Davis, Wanyama, Bertrand, Isgrove, Seager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 http://tractor-boys.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=63982 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSt Peter Saint Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 If Koeman's putting out the strongest team he has, the only changes will be Yoshida (Toby at RB and Fonte & Gardos in centre) and Mane (for Long) out, as I think they're both unavailable. Targett and Reed both deserve their chances, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 If Koeman's putting out the strongest team he has, the only changes will be Yoshida (Toby at RB and Fonte & Gardos in centre) and Mane (for Long) out, as I think they're both unavailable. Targett and Reed both deserve their chances, though. he said that he will make a couple of changes. not many Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 Ipswich have a fine pedigree and the sort of team that would grace the Premier League. I suspect that they will be happy to put up a good game playing good football but will not spill too many tears if the lose tomorrow. Anyway, an intriguing fixture and a relief from the League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardc Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 http://tractor-boys.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=63982 Pre Match report is rubbish compared to Bearsy's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 http://tractor-boys.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=63982 "decent little club"...I feel like I've just had my hair ruffled by a 12 year old. I guess 'Tractor Saint' who posts on here will have split loyalties, I believe Ipswich is his first love? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 "decent little club"...I feel like I've just had my hair ruffled by a 12 year old. I guess 'Tractor Saint' who posts on here will have split loyalties, I believe Ipswich is his first love? Better than an 'indecent big one'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 Strange one this as I would like a cup run, but it seems to end in disappointment. I still think top 6 is a very realistic chance in the league, in place of Spurs or Liverpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 2 January, 2015 Share Posted 2 January, 2015 Ipswich have a fine pedigree and the sort of team that would grace the Premier League. I suspect that they will be happy to put up a good game playing good football but will not spill too many tears if the lose tomorrow. Anyway, an intriguing fixture and a relief from the League. A relief from being 4th? You are nuts! I did not think our last cup game was a 'relief'. I am loving this season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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