The9 Posted 22 August, 2015 Share Posted 22 August, 2015 LOL. You don't give up do you. I'm sure both will play tomorrow but its quite funny when people find any excuse to avoid seeing that there might (just might) be a problem. It maybe that Pelle just had a previous appointment with the hairdresser to apply more gel. Seemed like a perfectly likely and rational explanation to me. What's weird is when people try to claim that anyone has suggests that must therefore be exactly what I think happened and that definitely nothing else could have. Anyway, when both Fonte and Pelle start tomorrow you can stop worrying about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5string Posted 22 August, 2015 Share Posted 22 August, 2015 Sorry for missing this, but how long is Clasie [likely to be] out for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 22 August, 2015 Share Posted 22 August, 2015 Sorry for missing this, but how long is Clasie [likely to be] out for? Back for WBA most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5string Posted 22 August, 2015 Share Posted 22 August, 2015 Back for WBA most likely. Thanks. Still another couple of weeks. Bit of a blow cos I hoped he would use these early games to get 'up to speed' for the PL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 22 August, 2015 Share Posted 22 August, 2015 If both sides play to their best we should win, but I think a draw is most likely and wouldn't be a bad result after playing Thursday. We could really use a win for confidence and early league position jostling though. We need to set our sights on mid table and enjoy the Europa League this season so a draw would be par. On that basis next Thursday is a much bigger game for us. We won't be getting relegated this season, not a chance, so lets just enjoy the European experience, enjoy a competent season under the radar, then a relaxed summer without all the vultures circling for our players for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 22 August, 2015 Share Posted 22 August, 2015 If both sides play to their best we should win, but I think a draw is most likely and wouldn't be a bad result after playing Thursday. We could really use a win for confidence and early league position jostling though. We need to set our sights on mid table and enjoy the Europa League this season so a draw would be par. On that basis next Thursday is a much bigger game for us. We won't be getting relegated this season, not a chance, so lets just enjoy the European experience, enjoy a competent season under the radar, then a relaxed summer without all the vultures circling for our players for a change. Meanwhile in Never Never Land... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 22 August, 2015 Share Posted 22 August, 2015 Meanwhile in Never Never Land... Quite, we've got at least 3 going in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 22 August, 2015 Share Posted 22 August, 2015 Quite, we've got at least 3 going in 2016. Wanyama, Mané and... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 22 August, 2015 Share Posted 22 August, 2015 Wanyama, Mané and... Take any one from Fonte, Rodriguez, maybe even Pelle, Cedric, Forster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 22 August, 2015 Share Posted 22 August, 2015 Take any one from Fonte, Rodriguez, maybe even Pelle, Cedric, Forster... Fonte will be 32 next summer, I've no idea why you think he has a big money move on the horizon. J Rod has a lot to do to prove he is still good enough for Saints before he can start dreaming bigger. Pelle will be 31 next summer and has had a fairly modest career in the Prem. Forster could yet miss the whole season and wasn't anything astonishing last season. Cedric needs to prove he is can defend before anyone above Saints will look twice at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petts Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 This teams taking a bit more time to gel, and a couple of key personnel missing or possibly angling moves. However, a gritty game at times tomorrow, but 3-1 saints, sadio to get a brace. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 2-0 Watford. They are just the sort of team we struggle against unfortunately. We do need to start to put some wins on the board though otherwise the mood in the dressing room is going to sour. VVD joining will be a boost hopefully (if indeed it finally happens). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcullen91 Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 If theres any spare tickets gloating about for this afternoons game. Please message me on 07479551221 would be fantastic as my original plans have fallen through at the last minute. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon1976 Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Sorry if it's been posted elsewhere but are we playing in our green away kit or home red and white kit today? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Wonder if Wanyama will play today? Hopefully, if not we will be physically light in midfield, but odnly if his head is in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Would take a draw right now. How very different from all the optimism of last season. Another defeat and will really start to worry. We were very poor at the end of last season and this form has continued,new signings or not we look crap. Vulnerable all over the pitch...and considering what we have going forward we are wasteful. Poor team selections.....new signings are certainly not up to scratch. I thought last summer would be more destructive with the outgoings not thus season. We got lucky last season....it appears to have run out. Quite happy to be dumped out of Europe,which is a shame.....but we aren't going to invest enough to battle on both fronts. When was our last Premier Lge win? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 I've heard Wanyama was getting a t shirt printed yesterday with the words 'Who the **** are Spurs.' seriously the best T shirt print I've seen is the Sharp one for his son, very moving moment indeed. What's yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Sorry if it's been posted elsewhere but are we playing in our green away kit or home red and white kit today? Thanks Red & white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 2-0 Watford. They are just the sort of team we struggle against unfortunately. We do need to start to put some wins on the board though otherwise the mood in the dressing room is going to sour. VVD joining will be a boost hopefully (if indeed it finally happens). What Sort of team of team are Watford? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 If theres any spare tickets gloating about for this afternoons game. Please message me on 07479551221 would be fantastic as my original plans have fallen through at the last minute. Thanks "Yoshi" was selling one mate further down the forum. I'll bump the thread for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WealdSaint Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 I would take a draw I would like a win to get the boys confidence going, confidence is the biggest thing they are lacking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon1976 Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Red & white Thanks- hoping we score and start believing in ourselves today. Think we can get at least a draw if we can keep it tight at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgeEnder Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Does anyone know if any pubs in Southampton are showing the game today? Used to go to the Station in Bitterne but they seemed to have stopped showing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Hoping for a draw on this one but fearing the worst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Would take a draw right now. How very different from all the optimism of last season. Another defeat and will really start to worry. We were very poor at the end of last season and this form has continued,new signings or not we look crap. Vulnerable all over the pitch...and considering what we have going forward we are wasteful. Poor team selections.....new signings are certainly not up to scratch. I thought last summer would be more destructive with the outgoings not thus season. We got lucky last season....it appears to have run out. Quite happy to be dumped out of Europe,which is a shame.....but we aren't going to invest enough to battle on both fronts. When was our last Premier Lge win? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk A very accurate summing up of the situation we are in. However, be careful about expressing such sentiments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 How very different from all the optimism of last season. When was our last Premier Lge win? There was little or no optimism this time last season, though it turned out well soon afterwards. When was our last PL win, well it was 16 May 2015, matchday 37, when we won 6-1. There have only been 3 PL games since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Iron Gonads Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 I'll be happy to see us look more solid in defence, would like to see Caulker and Romeu have impressive games, they should do as we're playing a team consisting of a number of Championship players, get a draw or even sneak a win and start to build that confidence. Mane in the 55th minute and Saints shutting them out for the remainder would please me greatly and give no small amount of optimism for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 There was little or no optimism this time last season, though it turned out well soon afterwards. When was our last PL win, well it was 16 May 2015, matchday 37, when we won 6-1. There have only been 3 PL games since. And that equates to one win in the last eight Premier league games.....could be nine after today. Very poor,no denying that. We beat an atrocious Villa side with the fa cup final on the horizon for them. We lost to some **** poor sides in the run in. It needs to be turned around asap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 We'll spank them this is ****ty Watford we're talking about not a top 4 team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Some proper crazy talk on here today! OK we haven't had the best of starts (an old Saints tradition for those with short memories), but we're still way better than Watford. A nailed on comfortable win. I'm going for 3-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Watford play with a degree of freedom and create a lot of chances. Promoted on merit, they will be very tough. We need to up our game and keep it much tighter than we have seen so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Saint_G Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Agree apart from the "new signings are certainly not up to scratch". Bit foolish to write them off so early IMO. I will give them at least 10 games before condemning them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Is it on the radio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 What a depressive read for a Sunday morning.We are better than Watford and we'll prove it this afternoon.COYS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Tony Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Had a big bet on Watford, hoping we can win this though. A draw wouldn't be a disaster at this early stage. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Is it on the radio? 96.1 radio solent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrich van Gobbel Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 FYI - travelling Saints fans, M3 closed in both directions at Basingstoke. Due to reopen at 1.30pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 m3 is fooked . Stuck on it now. Not moving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 96.1 radio solent Only if the commentators arrive on time! Currently stuck on the M3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Watford play with a degree of freedom and create a lot of chances. Promoted on merit, they will be very tough. We need to up our game and keep it much tighter than we have seen so far. Are there any examples of clubs being promoted but not on merit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellboypete Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Sitting in the Bree Louise next to Euston Station before getting train to watford checking out some unusual real ales ( my 2nd favourite London pub after the Harp) Turns out that one of the barmen is a great mate of Filip Djuricic, having been very observant in noticing my saints shirt! They went to school together in Serbia. He said that Djuricic was desperate to come back on a permanent deal, and that EK was too but that clubs couldn't agree. Nothing new there but thought I'd just share it.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Sitting in the Bree Louise next to Euston Station before getting train to watford checking out some unusual real ales ( my 2nd favourite London pub after the Harp) Turns out that one of the barmen is a great mate of Filip Djuricic, having been very observant in noticing my saints shirt! They went to school together in Serbia. He said that Djuricic was desperate to come back on a permanent deal, and that EK was too but that clubs couldn't agree. Nothing new there but thought I'd just share it.!! He has been offered to Lyon and lots of others recently so still available. Wouldn't have been upset to keep him, can play that attacking central midfield role well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamberwellSaint Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Sitting in the Bree Louise next to Euston Station before getting train to watford checking out some unusual real ales ( my 2nd favourite London pub after the Harp) Turns out that one of the barmen is a great mate of Filip Djuricic, having been very observant in noticing my saints shirt! They went to school together in Serbia. He said that Djuricic was desperate to come back on a permanent deal, and that EK was too but that clubs couldn't agree. Nothing new there but thought I'd just share it.!! That's an absolutely quality pub, one of the best in London. (I'm lucky enough to work round the corner). Have a good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 @HarrisonReed: Super Sunday in bed for me ??⚽️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 @Iandennisbbc: Referee delegate at Vicarage Rd noticed cross bar not straight. It will be adjusted and hawk eye system will be re-tested #bbcfootball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 And that equates to one win in the last eight Premier league games.....could be nine after today. Very poor,no denying that. We beat an atrocious Villa side with the fa cup final on the horizon for them. We lost to some **** poor sides in the run in. It needs to be turned around asap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Maybe we should sack Koeman and bring Adkins back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 (edited) Return of 3-5-2 Wanyama and Mane both start. Stek Cedric, Yoshida, Fonte, Caulker, Targett Romeu, Davis, Wanyama Mane, Pelle Should be more solid and allows Mane to play close to Pelle but the thought of Caulker being dragged into wide areas is scary! Slight concern we are playing a different system in the 3rd PL game after having used a different one all of pre season. Edited 23 August, 2015 by Saint Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Tony Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Looks very defensive. Only positive is we have some decent options on the bench. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 If ever we needed a win, it's now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diabolus Ex Machina Posted 23 August, 2015 Share Posted 23 August, 2015 Gonna need both Targett and Cedric to be adventurous going forward to support the attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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