saintrich Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 surely going to be quite uncertain... Davis, Skacel, Surman, Lallana rumoured to be off.. Lallana and Surman also 'injured' Have lost Cork and Pearce Schneiderlin 'could' come back, will he be risked if not 100%? Saga needs international clearance Gobern, Paterson and Mcglaggon (Sp?) featured last time around, but will their inexperience be risked against Man Utd? with players like Euell, BWP brought back?
70's Mike Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 my mates son plays for the academy under 14 side and as a defender has been put on stand by
Nexstar Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Would like to see: Davis James Perry Skacel Molyneux Holmes Schneiderlin Lallana Mclaggon BWP Saga Perry seems to be our only fit CB!
Bailey Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 I reckon the team might look something like this, but it is dependant on a number of things . . . ----------------------- Davis ------------------------ James ----- Lancashire ----- Perry ----- Skacel/Molyneux ------ Schneiderlin/Gobern --- Gillett/Surman --------- Smith ---------------- McGoldrick ----------------- Holmes ---------------- Paterson/Saganowski ------------------ Saints may not want Skacel being cup-tied as it could put off potential suitors. Schneiderlin may not be fit in time, same with Surman. Also, Smith and Saganowski might not get clearance in time.
Andy_Porter Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 (edited) ----------Davis James Perry Lancashire Skacel BWP Gillett Schneiderlin Holmes --------McGoldrick ----------Saga If Schneiderlin isn't 100% then Gobern in for him. If Saga can't play bring in Paterson If Skacel can't play bring in Molyneux If Surman can play he replaces BWP If Lallana can play he replaces McGoldrick As for United I'd guess something like: -----------Kzusack Rafael -- Vidic Evans -- O'Shea Nani Fletcher Anderson Ronaldo ----------Giggs ----------Tevez Edited 2 January, 2009 by Andy_Porter
ExSt Peter Saint Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 I seriously doubt that either Surman or Lallana will play. The best we can hope for is something like: --------------Davis James Lancashire Perry Molyneux ------Euell---Schneiderlin ---------Skacel Smith-------------Holmes ------McGoldrick Subs: Forecast, Gobern, McLaggon, Saga, BWP Who knows how the deckchairs on this doomed ship will be arranged, though. It could be that someone wants to buy Euell or Skacel, so they won't play. I can't see Saga starting when he's been away for so long, but you never know with JP. I guess the players picked will be wanting to do their best, but I fear an attack of stagefright once again combined with vastly inferior playing ability, which will not serve us well.
eurosaint Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 ----------Davis James Perry Lancashire Skacel BWP Gillett Schneiderlin Holmes --------McGoldrick ----------Saga If Schneiderlin isn't 100% then Gobern in for him. If Saga can't play bring in Paterson If Skacel can't play bring in Molyneux If Surman can play he replaces BWP If Lallana can play he replaces McGoldrick As for United I'd guess something like: -----------Kzusack Rafael -- Vidic Evans -- O'Shea Nani Fletcher Anderson Ronaldo ----------Giggs ----------Tevez He is resting in Argentina so will not play, might well be Rooney instead !
eelpie Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 (edited) I reckon the team might look something like this, but it is dependant on a number of things . . . ----------------------- Davis ------------------------ James ----- Lancashire ----- Perry ----- Skacel/Molyneux ------ Schneiderlin/Gobern --- Gillett/Surman --------- Smith ---------------- McGoldrick ----------------- Holmes ---------------- Paterson/Saganowski ------------------ Saints may not want Skacel being cup-tied as it could put off potential suitors. Schneiderlin may not be fit in time, same with Surman. Also, Smith and Saganowski might not get clearance in time. I would prefer Dyer any day to Smith, since Dyer's loan has ended. Dyer should at least be on the bench, if Lowe/JP have any sense remaining, and he might even put on a display that attracts an offer. (Edit: Just heard Dyer has been loaned to Swansea. Oh dear....) Edited 2 January, 2009 by eelpie
eurosaint Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Given that the club will not want some players to be cup tied because of impending transfers, I reckon it could look like this : 4-2-3-1 Forecast. James, Hatch, Lancashire, Mills. Gillet, Gasmi. Dyer, Pulis, Smith. McGoldrick. Fergie will no doubt be sh1tting himself at the prospect !
ladysaint Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Most probably be their youth team against ours.
eurosaint Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Most probably be their youth team against ours. Difference is that our youth team is also the first team !
Andy_Porter Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 He is resting in Argentina so will not play, might well be Rooney instead ! Probably for the best, Tevez would have something prove to the manager compared to Rooney.
ladysaint Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Difference is that our youth team is also the first team ! Exactly what I meant.
Andy_Porter Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Given that the club will not want some players to be cup tied because of impending transfers, I reckon it could look like this : 4-2-3-1 Forecast. James, Hatch, Lancashire, Mills. Gillet, Gasmi. Dyer, Pulis, Smith. McGoldrick. Fergie will no doubt be sh1tting himself at the prospect ! I think i'd leave before a ball is kicked if we start with Pulis, Hatch, Mills, Forecast and Gasmi.
oxfordshire_saint Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 It'd surely be Perry and Lancashire at the back, would seem harsh to throw Kyle Davies in against them!!! On the subject of Kyle Davies, does anyone know if he's any good? I saw him vs Farnborough in the pre-season friendly, but couldn't really judge him from that. Been playing regularly for the ressies though hasn't he? Isn't Ryan Tafazolli quite highly regarded in the youth team? He's even younger but he's 6'5", so could be useful.
saintrich Posted 2 January, 2009 Author Posted 2 January, 2009 Most probably be their youth team against ours. They have a carling cup game tuesday, so will probably save most of their youngsters for that.
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Davis James, Perry, Schneiderlin, Gillett, Gobern, Molyneuex, Mills, Surman, Skacel, Holmes, McGoldrick 1-9-1 damage limitation.
eurosaint Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Davis James, Perry, Schneiderlin, Gillett, Gobern, Molyneuex, Mills, Surman, Skacel, Holmes, McGoldrick 1-9-1 damage limitation. Could be ok as long as McG does a lot of tracking back !
ladysaint Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Davis- Forecast - Bialkowski Plus 8 defenders. and we would still lose.
eurosaint Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Exactly what I meant. Sorry Lady, I am a bit tetchy today, everytime I read the OS I get more depressed and then get finger happy on the keyboard !
ladysaint Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 No problem, exactly the same here its like ten green bottles for me, just hope we have some players left by the end of Jan.
Rusaldo Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 He is resting in Argentina so will not play, might well be Rooney instead ! according the the bbc the new left winger they've signed is "straight into the squad" so could see him.
oxfordshire_saint Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 according the the bbc the new left winger they've signed is "straight into the squad" so could see him. I don't think he'll feature, judging from these comments from Fergie: "We'll give him time. He's not played since December 10 so he'll need time to adjust and get used to the tempo of our game and also the training." And the club have also said the following: "A press conference will be held next week, once the necessary paperwork has been filed with the relevant football authorities."
THEVMAN Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 I would prefer Dyer any day to Smith, since Dyer's loan has ended. Dyer should at least be on the bench, if Lowe/JP have any sense remaining, and he might even put on a display that attracts an offer. I heard Dyer is going straight back on loan to Swansea.
Saint Billy Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Really struggling with putting a saints side together for this one or any other game for that matter, we are lacking in every department except perhaps in goal, and that even depends on whether Davis is on the way out or not. Lets face it, this going to be purely damage limitation as other posters have pointed out above.
patred44 Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 HATE TO BREAK IT TO YOU...but Kelvin is struggling with an injury problem he picked up against Reading..
Andy_Porter Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 HATE TO BREAK IT TO YOU...but Kelvin is struggling with an injury problem he picked up against Reading.. Source? No mention of it on the United injury round up on the os.
patred44 Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Source? No mention of it on the United injury round up on the os. Why do you keep reading the s***** they put out there was no mention of Cork going either:mad: But my information doesnt rely on such a lying broadsheet like that.
Andy_Porter Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Why do you keep reading the s***** they put out there was no mention of Cork going either:mad: But my information doesnt rely on such a lying broadsheet like that. Fair point, our only chance of getting anything out the game would be a massive Davis performance.
eelpie Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 I heard Dyer is going straight back on loan to Swansea. Yep, just heard. I give up hope. Poortvliet must be tearing his hair out in despair at his master's stupidity. Sometimes I feel sorry for the guy.
georgeismyname Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Saints: --------------------------Davis--------------------------------- James------------Perry-----------Lancashire------------Molyneux ----------------Schneiderlin------Surman------------------------ -------------------------Lallana--------------------------------- Saganowski-----------------------------------------------Skacel ------------------------Paterson--------------------------------- Subs: Bialkowski, McLaggon,Holmes, Gobern, Gillett, Wright-Phillips, McGoldrick is what I would like to see if all of them can play but it will probably be more like this: --------------------------Davis----------------------------------- James---------Perry-------------Lancashire-------------------Mills --------------Gillett-------------Gobern--------------------------- ---------------------McGoldrick----------------------------------- Smith-----------------------------------------------------Holmes ------------------------Paterson---------------------------------- Subs: Forecast, McLaggon, Wright-Phillips, Euell, Kyle Davies, United: ----------------------van der Sar---------------------------------- Brown-----------Ferdinand----------Vidic----------------------Evra Ronaldo-----------Scholes-----------Carrick-------------------Giggs -----------------Rooney-----------Tevez-------------------------- Subs: Kuszczak, Evans, Park, Berbatov, Anderson, Nani, Welbeck is what I would like to see even though we would get trounced but probably more like this and we will still get trounced: -------------------------Kuszczak---------------------------------- Rafael-------------Evans----------Vidic-----------------------O'Shea Anderson-----------Nani----------Giggs------------------------Park -------------------Welbeck-------Tevez---------------------------- Subs: Foster, Ferdinand, Scholes, Carrick, Ronaldo, Rooney, Berbatov,
Weston Saint Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Despite several comments on forums claiming Drew's absence was just an excuse before selling him I can confirm he did have a nasty gash on his ankle and unfortunately the Reading game came just too soon after Plymouth. He is training and will be absolutely gutted if he's not playing on Sunday. Of course he might have been sold by then but although there is some interest from a few clubs no offers have yet been made. As I said earlier, I am told Adam is at least 2 games away from a return.
Lunatic Fridge Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Who the hell cares what team we put out. It is a very unimportant game as far as the future of SFC is concerned. (And no I won't be going thank god!)
buctootim Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Who the hell cares what team we put out. It is a very unimportant game as far as the future of SFC is concerned. (And no I won't be going thank god!) 1 Wrong 2 Wrong 3 Thank God
SaintDonkey Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 I really don't envy Jan trying to pick a team for this one. Personally I wouldn't risk anyone with any injury niggle (a list I'd include Davis on). The best way to play against Manure this season has been all out attack so... ---------------Forecast James-----Perry-----Lancashire---Skacel ------------Gillet ---BWP---------Euell------Smith -------McGoldrick---Paterson Saga in for Paterson if cleared. with James and Rudi under orers to get forwards as much as possible.
saint lard Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Tevez will not be playing,nor in the squad either.
JibMcdo Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 ------------------Davis James------Perry--------Lancashire-----Skacel -----------Gillett------Euell/Schneiderlin BWP-----------McGoldrick-------------Holmes ----------------Paterson
JibMcdo Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Just re-read that team I posted above and that would surely be the shortest team to have ever played professional football.
I.O.W SAINT Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 Tevez will not be playing,nor in the squad either. Evra and Vidic are both banned and Ferdinand injured aswell
Arizona Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 I would go for - - - - - - - - Davis - - - - - - - - James - Lancashire - Perry - Skacel - - - - Surman - - Anderton - - - - - BWP - - - - DMG - - - - Holmes - - - - - - - - - - Pato - - - - - - - -
Johnny Shearer Posted 2 January, 2009 Posted 2 January, 2009 I would go for - - - - - - - - Davis - - - - - - - - James - Lancashire - Perry - Skacel - - - - Surman - - Anderton - - - - - BWP - - - - DMG - - - - Holmes - - - - - - - - - - Pato - - - - - - - - Who?!
S4INT Posted 3 January, 2009 Posted 3 January, 2009 I would like to see: Davis James-Perry-Lancashire-Molyneux Gillett McKlaggon-Schneiderlin-Holmes Skacel McGoldrick Subs: Bialkowski, Euell, BWP, Surman, Gobern Saints to play out of their skins for a deserved 2-1 victory with the crowd stunning Manchester United's reserves into failure, crumbling as they go behind.
brightspark Posted 3 January, 2009 Posted 3 January, 2009 Hopefully: Davis; James, Perry, Lancashire, Molyneux; Smith, Schniederlin, Surman, Holmes; Skacel; McGoldrick (4-4-1-1) it will be nothing like that though. i definitely think we should play Skacel more forward, if he could regain his Hearts form he'd be the best player in the Championship. Even if we have to sacrifice Holmes, PLAY SKACEL FORWARD!!!
S4INT Posted 3 January, 2009 Posted 3 January, 2009 Hopefully: Davis; James, Perry, Lancashire, Molyneux; Smith, Schniederlin, Surman, Holmes; Skacel; McGoldrick (4-4-1-1) it will be nothing like that though. i definitely think we should play Skacel more forward, if he could regain his Hearts form he'd be the best player in the Championship. Even if we have to sacrifice Holmes, PLAY SKACEL FORWARD!!! I agree, if we get him firing in that position it would be a huge asset. He can certainly strike a ball and the team might start getting some goals from midfield (tbh goals from anywhere we badly need!) Additionally, I hear that he's a very friendly guy. He also seems to appreiciate the Saints fans support and has played out of position at left-back to an admirable and near-faultless level for god knows how long. Massive respect to Skacel for all of that. (And someone mentioned he had an attractive girlfriend...) If we can try and give Perry and Lancashire some protection then that would be great as I see that as our weakest point, so having Gillett (who I thought had a storming game against Reading) covering them and tracking back to the full-back positions would be really useful. So we have a keeper, a defence, a midfield (McKlaggon on the wing?) and McGoldrick in goalscoring form averaging a goal a game for his last game... The young players will put all their effort into the most challenging game they will have ever played in. We are totally written off for this game and so I'm really looking forward to it. Let's get some pride and unity back :]
The Fat Controller Posted 3 January, 2009 Posted 3 January, 2009 Davis James. Perry. Lancashire.Skacel, Gillett, Schniederlin, Holmes, McGlaggon, McGoldrick, Paterson.
Arizona Posted 3 January, 2009 Posted 3 January, 2009 Who?! Schneiderlin and Paterson. Would have thought the latter was obvious. Anyway, this is the one game when I wouldn't want Skacel in an attacking possition, simply because we need him in defence. I am already dreading what Giggs, Ronaldo et al will make of Perry and Lancashire, we sure as heck don't need a couple of dodgy inexperienced fullbacks either side of them.
L1Minus10 Posted 3 January, 2009 Posted 3 January, 2009 -----------------Bialkowski James--------Perry-------Lancashire-----Molyneux -------Gillett-------------------Gobern ------------------McGoldrick Smith-----------------------------------Holmes ------------------Paterson We're gonna get mullered.... Can you imagine Berbatov and Rooney up front against Lancashire.... None of Davis (injured), Schneiderlin (injured), Surman (sold), Lallana (sold), Skacel (sold), Euell (appearance money) will play
Benj540 Posted 3 January, 2009 Posted 3 January, 2009 -----------------Bialkowski James--------Perry-------Lancashire-----Molyneux -------Gillett-------------------Gobern ------------------McGoldrick Smith-----------------------------------Holmes ------------------Paterson Subs: Forecast, Davies, McLaggon, Mills, Thomson/Pulis
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