Ulrich van Gobbel Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 (edited) Tobes, Morgan, and Big Vic definitely out. Tadic could be a doubt judging by the way he went off in the Ipswich game. A tough fixture and a third away trip in 6 days.. How will we line up? Would you take a draw? Go.. Edited 14 January, 2015 by Ulrich van Gobbel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 Rest everyone so they're fresh for the Palace cup tie or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 ----------------------Forster------------------- Clyne---Gardos---Fonte-Bertrand ----------------Reed--------Davis---------- ------------------------JWP--------------------- Tadic----------------------------------Elia ----------------------Pelle----------------- Wouldn't take a draw but it wouldn't be diasterous by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 Can't wait for this weekender, up Friday and back Sunday. Forster Bertrand Fonte Gardos Clyne Reed JWP Tadic/Long Davis Elia Pelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCholulaKid Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 Tobes, Morgan, and Big Vic definitely out. Tadic could be a doubt judging by the way he went off in the Ipswich game. A tough fixture and a third away trip in 6 days.. How will we line up? Would you take a draw? Go.. Yeah draw would be fine. Wouldn't have been too disappointed with a point from both United and Newcastle so 3's good, 4 better and 6 would be nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 ----------------------Forster------------------- Clyne---Gardos---Fonte-Bertrand ----------------Reed--------Davis---------- ------------------------JWP--------------------- Tadic----------------------------------Elia ----------------------Pelle----------------- Wouldn't take a draw but it wouldn't be diasterous by any means. This, with the only possible variables being Cork for Reed and Long for Tadic. The other nine are no-brainers IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 ----------------------Forster------------------- Clyne---Gardos---Fonte-Bertrand ----------------Reed--------Davis---------- ------------------------JWP--------------------- Tadic----------------------------------Elia ----------------------Pelle----------------- Wouldn't take a draw but it wouldn't be diasterous by any means. I'd agree with that team but I would take a draw. Newcastle put in a decent showing at Stamford Bridge and we never do well at SJP (Our last win up there anybody?) 8 points from Chelsea, Utd, Arsenal, Newcastle (a) and through to the cup 4th round. I think most teams would take that, even City and Chelsea (ignoring them playing themselves obviously). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo78 Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 Can't wait for this weekender, up Friday and back Sunday. Forster Bertrand Fonte Gardos Clyne Reed JWP Tadic/Long Davis Elia Pelle The players you have chosen are probably the 11 best/most fit, but I fear that our two youngsters would be too lightweight in protecting the back four. Cork next to Reed is one option (entirely depending on Cork's fitness) but Davis next to Reed could also work as that would open up for Tadic, Long and Elia supporting Pellè... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 If RK thinks Cork is good to go, him over Reed with Davis and JWP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 This, with the only possible variables being Cork for Reed and Long for Tadic. The other nine are no-brainers IMO. I doubt Cork is considered match fit to start really but he does add an option. Suprised he didn't get 20mins tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
explorer saint Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 Not confident think be 2-1 Geordies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 The players you have chosen are probably the 11 best/most fit, but I fear that our two youngsters would be too lightweight in protecting the back four. We beat Everton 3-0 with a midfield of Reed, Ward-Prowse and Davis. That trio worked well together as a shield for the back four and are all relatively small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 The bonus for us is that they are still in somewhat of limbo. Carver is still there, he wants the job, but clearly isn't going to get it. So there's going to be a lot of uncertainty around the place. Added to the fact that they've lost Tiote, Cisse and Sissoko is injured (I think) we have as good a chance as any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 We beat Everton 3-0 with a midfield of Reed, Ward-Prowse and Davis. That trio worked well together. Playing 352, which we probably won't do against Newcastle. You need to do your research sonny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 We beat Everton 3-0 with a midfield of Reed, Ward-Prowse and Davis. That trio worked well together. We played 5 at the back with a dominant Toby. He's out if you remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 Battle of the wotsits with Davis and Reed v Colback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggles31 Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 Fancy another away win and clean sheet. Wanyama and Schniederlin both out but we have good CM depth with Cork, JWP, David and Reed to pick from. Would like to see more in our final third. Could see Elia proving his worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 The bonus for us is that they are still in somewhat of limbo. Carver is still there, he wants the job, but clearly isn't going to get it. So there's going to be a lot of uncertainty around the place. Added to the fact that they've lost Tiote, Cisse and Sissoko is injured (I think) we have as good a chance as any. Sissoko is their best player and he isnt injured, but have some pretty poor defenders and miss Tiote and Cisse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintTex Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 If we have CL ambitions, 3 points is all that is acceptable against a very average team with an interim manager. We cannot be dropping points to the likes of Newcastle and hope to be Top 4 at the end of the year. If we draw or lose, is it all over? No, but these are matches you need to take all 3 points in order to keep the wolves (ManU, Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool) at bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 Can't see a match reaction thread for tonights game for some reason. Anyway....Koeman's reaction: @bigadamsport: RT @solentsport: #saintsfc boss @RonaldKoeman with @bigadamsport after 1-0 win away at #ITFC https://t.co/Vl4cl5Zaha/s/EeMe via @audioBoom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 Newcastle will be very tough without MS, VW and TA - anything we get will be a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom28 Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 If we have CL ambitions, 3 points is all that is acceptable against a very average team with an interim manager. We cannot be dropping points to the likes of Newcastle and hope to be Top 4 at the end of the year. If we draw or lose, is it all over? No, but these are matches you need to take all 3 points in order to keep the wolves (ManU, Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool) at bay. What a load of ********. You know Chelsea and Liverpool lost there, right? A win would be a fantastic result, a draw a good result and a defeat not the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardc Posted 14 January, 2015 Share Posted 14 January, 2015 I hope we dont play three centre backs when only two are natural - I thought Bertrand looked lost as a CB and Targett and Clyne didnt really get forward as they normally would - stick to a back 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey_saint Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 ----------------------Forster------------------- Clyne---Gardos---Fonte-Bertrand ----------------Reed--------Davis---------- ------------------------JWP--------------------- Tadic----------------------------------Elia ----------------------Pelle----------------- Wouldn't take a draw but it wouldn't be diasterous by any means. That's actually a decent team, I'd be confident with that 11 of at least a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 If we have CL ambitions, 3 points is all that is acceptable against a very average team with an interim manager. We cannot be dropping points to the likes of Newcastle and hope to be Top 4 at the end of the year. If we draw or lose, is it all over? No, but these are matches you need to take all 3 points in order to keep the wolves (ManU, Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool) at bay. Exactly, RK is on thin ice. It was bad enough when we dropped two points against Chelsea and then missed all those chances against Arsenal, but failure to win this one would surely be the final nail in the Koeman coffin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 If we have CL ambitions, 3 points is all that is acceptable against a very average team with an interim manager. We cannot be dropping points to the likes of Newcastle and hope to be Top 4 at the end of the year. If we draw or lose, is it all over? No, but these are matches you need to take all 3 points in order to keep the wolves (ManU, Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool) at bay. This is why I'd rather we won the cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 I'd agree with that team but I would take a draw. Newcastle put in a decent showing at Stamford Bridge and we never do well at SJP (Our last win up there anybody?) 1997. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 With some injuries to key midfield players, I'm wondering if we can re-sign Frazer Richardson and play him as a "front sweeper"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 If we have CL ambitions, 3 points is all that is acceptable against a very average team with an interim manager. We cannot be dropping points to the likes of Newcastle and hope to be Top 4 at the end of the year. If we draw or lose, is it all over? No, but these are matches you need to take all 3 points in order to keep the wolves (ManU, Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool) at bay. "These are the matches"? It's one match. We obviously need to win more than we lose to make the top 4, but I'd make us slight underdogs in this match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 Tough game, we beat them 4-0 at home...but Newcastle are so unpredictable you have no real idea what they're going to play like and what kind of a shift their players are going to put in, if I was a betting man I'd bet on a 1-1/2-2 draw personally, very winnable game yes, but Newcastle on their day can be very impressive, just depends which Newcastle turn up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 Tough game, we beat them 4-0 at home...but Newcastle are so unpredictable you have no real idea what they're going to play like and what kind of a shift their players are going to put in, if I was a betting man I'd bet on a 1-1/2-2 draw personally, very winnable game yes, but Newcastle on their day can be very impressive, just depends which Newcastle turn up. You are the same chap who said "guaranteed loss this" after a few mins into the Ipswich game, right? I suggest you steer clear of punditry and stick to whatever day job you have.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 (edited) You are the same chap who said "guaranteed loss this" after a few mins into the Ipswich game, right? It's called sarcasm m'dear. God knows what my sarcastic Ipswich prediction has to do with my flourishing lap dancing career though. Edited 15 January, 2015 by BlakeySFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 Tough one to call. Missing Morgan, Vic & Toby is huge for us defensively, and Newcastle are so unpredictable. ----------Forster Clyne Fonte Gardos Bertrand -------Cork-----Reed -----------Davis JWP---------------------Elia -----------Pelle Off day for Newcastle, another clean sheet for Saints, 0-1. Saints labeled boring in the press, Koeman happy with "amazing schpirit and organisations" United drop points at QPR, fans have a meltdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 I wonder if Long could have earned himself a starting place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 I wonder if Long could have earned himself a starting place. Not for me. Will be a different type of game and his touch isn't good enough to retain the ball. Keep him as an impact sub for when their defenders tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 A draw will keep us in third place, unless United stick at least seven past Redknapp. Come to think of it, fourth for a couple of weeks wouldn't be so bad, would it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Tony Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 Newcastle are a very up and down side, you never really know if they're going to turn up. We still have enough quality to get a result, a draw wouldn't be a disaster. If they're without Tiote and possibly Sissoko, then we can cope with our missing players. Hopefully Cork will be ready. Tough one to call, but I think it will be a 1-1 draw. Spurs should win at a canter, but Utd have a tricky trip to QPR and I can't see Arsenal doing anything at the Etihad on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallagroth Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 This game is going to be a tough challenge to win. With the specific injuries we have to our defence which is our best asset then we are faced with a real test of our champions league credentials. Can we weather this storm of injuries. If we somehow manage to get a result away at newcastle then we are looking very strong mentally and will prove our quality throughout the squad to be able to see it through to the end. The next games are our allegedly our 'kind' fixtures, this is where we can put points on the board and potentially create a gap between our rivals but of course it invariably doesn't work out that way in football. Come on you Saints ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 Take a bus and park it. Then nick a winner. We're now the masters of a 1-0 away smash and grab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 (edited) Newcastle are more direct than LVG's somnambulant, sideway passing United. As such, we're going to need to retain possession much better than we did on Sunday or last night; otherwise can see them getting on top of us and making life very difficult without the core trio of VW, Morgan and Toby. Edited 15 January, 2015 by shurlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 FORSTER CLYNE--GARDOS-FONTE--BERTRAND -----DAVIS-----CORK -----------JWP TADIC-------------ELIA ---------PELLE Assuming Tadic will be fully fit, think this is probably the best we can put out. Full weeks training for Cork may see him straight in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 If Tadic is injured as well the team pretty much writes itself. Classic 4-4-2 -------------------Forster------------------- Clyne------Gardos-----Fonte------Bertrand JWP--------Reed-------Davis---------Elia ---------Long-----------Pelle------------- Some sort of 4-2-3-1 (being away and all that) -------------------Forster------------------- Clyne------Gardos-----Fonte------Bertrand ------------Reed-------Davis-------------- ----Long---------JWP-------------Elia -----------------Pelle-------------------- I like Davis further forward but don't like the idea of Reed and JWP in the Morgan, Big Vic role as both young and bit inexperienced. Still, a decent line up but only the bench looks a bit lightweight with Cork, Targett, Isgrove, an injured Tadic, Sammy lee and the tea lady all sat on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 God knows what my sarcastic Ipswich prediction has to do with my flourishing lap dancing career though. Neither will earn you any money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 Long Pelle Elia will give them the sh*ts. They wouldnt know which one to put men on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 Even with all the injuries and with Tadic rested as he came off at Ipswich with what appeared to be a muscle strain, the line-ups people have suggested look strong enough to maintain the system and get a win at Newcastle. Be very surprised if we don't get two goals given the striker quality of Long, Pelle and Elia, while the defence still looks good with Gardos performing well, Fonte just being Fonte and probably with Davis in front of the back 4. The main concern is that that any further injuries would be difficult to cope with as Cork might be the only sub with more than a handful of games behind him. So far on this thread, I don't think anyone has suggested names for the subs bench, which is understandable as its likely to be a problem for RK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 Tough game, we beat them 4-0 at home...but Newcastle are so unpredictable you have no real idea what they're going to play like and what kind of a shift their players are going to put in, if I was a betting man I'd bet on a 1-1/2-2 draw personally, very winnable game yes, but Newcastle on their day can be very impressive, just depends which Newcastle turn up. Yep...should have spotted the sarcasm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint1977 Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 The bonus for us is that they are still in somewhat of limbo. Carver is still there, he wants the job, but clearly isn't going to get it. So there's going to be a lot of uncertainty around the place. Added to the fact that they've lost Tiote, Cisse and Sissoko is injured (I think) we have as good a chance as any. Hadn't heard anything about Sissoko but frankly welcome if he is missing as very much rediscovering his mojo after losing way at Toulouse. Heavily linked with PSG and Arsenal which seems to be one of the reasons Pards quit, Cabaye MKII from this time last year. Tiote at ACON I'm presuming. Cisse still banned anyway after an inexplicable forearm smash on an Everton defender off the ball at a set piece (Alcaraz?). Can't imagine Cork will start yet until Palace in the Cup so as you were in the second half last night. RK might start Elia again in place of Tadic to give us a bit more pace on the counter. He could play Long but he put in a massive workload last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 If they can be kept quiet for 45-60 minutes you can guarantee their fans will be on them. Hopefully we can keep it tight and keep it at 0-0 and nick a goal. Better still, hopefully Adrian Durham is covering the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 Going up Friday on the 6:30 flight from Soton, back on Monday afternoon - absolutely buzzing for this one! COYS. Top night out, great city, friendly locals, and another opportunity for an away win. We would have won there last season if it wasn't for Hooiveld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 15 January, 2015 Share Posted 15 January, 2015 Come on everyone, start believing. We'll smash 'em. 0-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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