Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 (edited) On to the next one then... 2 changes, I'd think - Morgan in for JWP and Gardos in for Targett, if his head injury means he's ruled out. Edited 8 February, 2015 by Ivan Katalinic's 'tache
Smirking_Saint Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Theres not a lot of difference between Davis and JWP for me right now, Davis slightly pips him. But yes its good to have both morgan and Vic back, not that I necessarily see a game against WHU as requiring a formidable midfield considering their ability to byepass it. Yoshi is solid but not as dynamic going forward, I personally think Targett will be ok and play
Batman Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 (edited) Theres not a lot of difference between Davis and JWP for me right now, Davis slightly pips him. But yes its good to have both morgan and Vic back, not that I necessarily see a game against WHU as requiring a formidable midfield considering their ability to byepass it. Yoshi is solid but not as dynamic going forward, I personally think Targett will be ok and play I'd go with that. West Ham seem to have been going backwards slightly with Carroll and Nolan back. Whether they will play on weds I have no idea Creswell is a great full back. Song has been very good for them as have Downing, Valencia and of course sakho. Morgan and vic back is huge In a way, it is good we have a week and a bit off after this game, should allow us to clear up a few knocks and toby will be back I wonder if the team will go away for a few days next weekend? Edited 8 February, 2015 by Batman
SNSUN Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Morgan and Vic protecting the back four, and attacking trio of Mané, Elia and Tadic behind Pelle is what I'd like to see, but I wonder if it's too adventurous. No Davis (who has good industry) and no JWP (who has a few assists recently) could be costly, but with our first choice central midfield I reckon we'd batter West Ham. Can't see past a Saints win though, and we can't afford any more Swansea type slip ups.
austsaint Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Sakho and Valencia loom as the threats to us on Wednesday judged by what they have done since our comfortable win at Upton Park.
eelpie Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Can't wait for the Sham v Manure match today. i don't want either to win for obvious reasons. A hard 0-0 draw will do nicely, so that we face an exhausted opponent on Wednesday.
trousers Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 When Koeman was asked in the post match interview whether Wanyama going off was tactical or enforced, he said both VW and Morgan "aren't ready for 90 minutes yet and the same applies to the game vs West Ham" (or words to that effect). As such, I'm guessing he'll start with Morgan this time and have Big Vic on the bench. So, the line up would be: Forster Clyne - Fonte - Gardos - Yoshida JWP - Schneiderlin - Davis Mane - Elia Pelle Sub's: K Davis, McCarthy, Reed, Wanyana, Tadic, Seagar, A.N. Other U21 player P.s. I assume the new Serbian fella isn't ready yet? (Work permit and match fitness?) P.p.s. is there an outside chance Alderweireld might make the bench for this, despite Koeman saying he won't be back until after the WH game?
Crab Lungs Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 So important, no room for error with arsenal, man u playing easier games and Liverpool and spurs facing off.
benjii Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Is there a case for 352 again? We know we will need to play three CBs, even if we play a back four so it seems logical. Also allows Mane to play more centrally. The dilemma would be wing back. Clyne on left and Davis or JWP on the right? Probably too disruptive but I'm sure Big Ronnie does think about these things.
CB Saint Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Really really really want to win this f**king hate Nolan, f**king hate Carroll, f**king hate fat Sam
The Cat Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 West Ham have a bit of a CB crisis. Another injury or 2 today would be nice.
Turkish Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 So important, no room for error with arsenal, man u playing easier games and Liverpool and spurs facing off. Plenty of room for error for the treading water club we are now.
Asaint4ever Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Really really really want to win this f**king hate Nolan, f**king hate Carroll, f**king hate fat Sam I'm the same mate... But I'm gonna say I hate fat Sam more! The bloke really really grinds me
Saint_clark Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Can't wait for the Sham v Manure match today. i don't want either to win for obvious reasons. A hard 0-0 draw will do nicely, so that we face an exhausted opponent on Wednesday. Rather see a West Ham win.
CB Saint Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Rather see a West Ham win. but with nine men and a raft of injuries to crucial players
Goatboy Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 22 Man brawl, several straight red to both teams, 1-0 West Ham Win. Own goal.
CB Fry Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 So important, no room for error with arsenal, man u playing easier games and Liverpool and spurs facing off. There will be errors aplenty with that League One keeper we've got between the sticks.
Crab Lungs Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 There will be errors aplenty with that League One keeper we've got between the sticks. well if not in this game, it'll be in others, guaranteed.
70's Mike Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 expecting a horrible game like most against fat sam's anti football sides
S-Clarke Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 well if not in this game, it'll be in others, guaranteed. Lol. Please stop.
Crab Lungs Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Lol. Please stop. I'll stop when the bully boys stop.
CB Fry Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 well if not in this game, it'll be in others, guaranteed. It could have been so different.
Saint Charlie Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 They have a centre back crisis for today and Carroll out, wonder if that will chance come Wednesday?
Coxford_lou Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 22 Man brawl, several straight red to both teams, 1-0 West Ham Win. Own goal. And both managers sent off and banned from their next games. Man United win a penalty in the 16th minute of injury time but Rooney balloons it, and gets booed off the pitch. That'll do.
Roger Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 When Koeman was asked in the post match interview whether Wanyama going off was tactical or enforced, he said both VW and Morgan "aren't ready for 90 minutes yet and the same applies to the game vs West Ham" (or words to that effect). As such, I'm guessing he'll start with Morgan this time and have Big Vic on the bench. So, the line up would be: Forster Clyne - Fonte - Gardos - Yoshida JWP - Schneiderlin - Davis Mane - Elia Pelle Sub's: K Davis, McCarthy, Reed, Wanyana, Tadic, Seagar, A.N. Other U21 player P.s. I assume the new Serbian fella isn't ready yet? (Work permit and match fitness?) P.p.s. is there an outside chance Alderweireld might make the bench for this, despite Koeman saying he won't be back until after the WH game? No he didn't he sai they would be ready for 90 vs west ham.
trousers Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 No he didn't he sai they would be ready for 90 vs west ham. Yep, just listened back to the interview - I must have misheard what he said first time around. Good news then - both to start....but who to drop...?
Roger Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Yep, just listened back to the interview - I must have misheard what he said first time around. Good news then - both to start....but who to drop...? Ward prowse.
LGTL Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Forster Clyne Gardos Fonte Yoshida Morgan Wanyama Davis Elia Mane Pelle
Batman Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 West Ham look really dangerous down their left and any set play
Wiggles31 Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 This will be a hard game. They look very impressive this half against Utd. It'll be different to last season when they played for a 0-0 borefest. Schneiderlin and Wanyama key in this. Pelle needs to improve on his QPR performance and get more involved as he'll also be key. Fancy a stressful 2-1 win.
hutch Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 well if not in this game, it'll be in others, guaranteed. If anybody can get him to play to his strengths, I think Koeman can.
lickierambert Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 They've looked really good so far today. Song is such a good ball winner and their front two are a handful. Think I'd risk Wanyama and Schneiderlin even if they're not 100%
Saint_Tony Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 They've looked really good so far today. Song is such a good ball winner and their front two are a handful. Think I'd risk Wanyama and Schneiderlin even if they're not 100% He would be a good replacement for Morgan in the summer
simo Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 A few of their players are playing with knocks today as they have a few other injuries , hopefully a few will struggle Wednesday
eelpie Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Can't wait for the Sham v Manure match today. i don't want either to win for obvious reasons. A hard 0-0 draw will do nicely, so that we face an exhausted opponent on Wednesday. Happy with the 1-1 draw. West Ham won't be coming to St Mary's cock a hoop having beaten the Manure. It's up to us now .
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 West Ham look very tired to me, there was nothing in the tank for the last 20mins. If we start brightly and get the first goal I think we can win this one without too much drama. Get dragged down into playing the sort of game that West Ham want and they are a real danger. All down to us I think.
S-Clarke Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 West Ham look very tired to me' date=' there was nothing in the tank for the last 20mins. If we start brightly and get the first goal I think we can win this one without too much drama. Get dragged down into playing the sort of game that West Ham want and they are a real danger. All down to us I think.[/quote'] That's what I thought, plus the psychological hit a last minute goal will do to them. They were a bit walking wounded come the end, added to the already busy treatment room they have. Never going to be an easy game, but I think it's as good a time as any to play them.
a1ex2001 Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Theres not a lot of difference between Davis and JWP for me right now, Davis slightly pips him. But yes its good to have both morgan and Vic back, not that I necessarily see a game against WHU as requiring a formidable midfield considering their ability to byepass it. Yoshi is solid but not as dynamic going forward, I personally think Targett will be ok and play Target shouldn't be allowed to play even if he wants to.
Professor Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Our win at Upton Park might be too early season to indicate how things will go in the home game but we are playing a side that has just managed to draw at home against a team that we beat away from home. OK, so that sort of form isn't reliable, but we are a better team than them so we really should expect a win.
Ulrich van Gobbel Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 I think we need to recall Jos Hooiveld back for this one.
Leicestersaint Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Big game for both teams - and it won't be easy. I just hope we can start scoring again and go in at half-time 3-0 up! Pelle needs to buck up a bit.
fanimal Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 It was about this time last season all the moaners got on the back of SRL, now its Pelle's turn despite his hercluean efforts for the team, give it a rest guys please? He has no real direct replacement with Long, Jay Rod and Sam all injured - you can imagine the meltdown if he got injured too! We have never had it so good, all these club records being broken, defying the odds, keep the faith and be tolerant/patient.
beavis17 Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 I think we need to recall Jos Hooiveld back for this one. Nah, the game isn't on a Tuesday.
ThorpG Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 West Ham look very tired to me' date=' there was nothing in the tank for the last 20mins. If we start brightly and get the first goal I think we can win this one without too much drama. Get dragged down into playing the sort of game that West Ham want and they are a real danger. All down to us I think.[/quote'] I think the reputation West Ham is a bit undeserved this year - I agree in previous seasons that they have been direct, but in a fairness to Big Sam he has listened to the criticism and has responded. I think they play decent stuff, with quick, exciting strikers, and they seem to get the ball to Song and Downing's feet when they can. I would rather they did well than the 'big teams' just below us - Man U, Tottenham, Arsenal and Liverpool. Don't get me wrong, I hope we smash em on Wednesday, but if they finished 5th just behind us, would have no problem with that.
goneawol Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Is the big lump back on Wednesday? Allardyce confirmed that Andy Carroll could return from injury on Wednesday for the match against Southampton. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/11399388/West-Ham-manager-Sam-Allardyce-takes-swipe-at-Manchester-Uniteds-long-ball-tactics-in-Upton-Park-draw.html
Yuki Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Is there any news on Shame Long? Maya to score in a Southampton win.
Matthew Le God Posted 8 February, 2015 Posted 8 February, 2015 Is there any news on Shame Long? I'm curious to know if that was a typo or not!
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