Pilchards Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Vic will not play today (apparently) he has asked not to be involved must have a bad stomach Not in the video by the club for the arrivals so far, showed at least 14 players arriving.
Chez Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 If VW isn't going to play lets get Reed into that central midfield area to help put some pressure on opponents. If Mane is unfit lets get Juanmi into the side too, playing in the hole. Get Tadic playing on the left and we might start creating some chances for Pelle.
Chez Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Vic will not play today (apparently) he has asked not to be involved must have a bad stomach Asked not to play or said he's not well enough? Bad news either way.
The Cat Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Prepare for a clacker invasion. Just been to the ground for the kids day and according to the bloke handing them out they have so many they will never get rid of them.
Saint Charlie Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Couldn't see Mane in the pictures of the team arriving either.
Batman Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Couldn't see Mane in the pictures of the team arriving either. he was. little man bag in hand
Window Cleaner Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Prepare for a clacker invasion. Just been to the ground for the kids day and according to the bloke handing them out they have so many they will never get rid of them. Clackers as in those balls on a string that caused many broken wrists and fingers...?
Saint Charlie Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 he was. little man bag in hand Excellent. We always have a chance with him playing!
Saint Fan CaM Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Another loss on the cards. Norwich are no push-over team - in fact just the sort of team that will frustrate us and grab a crafty on the break goal. I reckon 0-1. That is our level now. The spirit has been sucked out of the squad IMO.
BARCELONASAINT Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Mane looked happy enough arriving and as Saint Charlie said...we have a chance when he's playing. Cannot express how angry i feel about the Wanyama situation......does anyone actually believe he is ill??
The Cat Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Clackers as in those balls on a string that caused many broken wrists and fingers...? The inflatable tube things that kids whack together and ruin the atmosphere.
derry Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 It seems more that the spirit has been sucked out of certain fans. Time for everybody to grow a pair. If Wanyama wants to go, put a top price, cash on the nail, on him and see if we can get rid of him. I'm sure we could bring in a decent defensive midfield player for a proportion of the fee. Wanyama's problem is Levy doesn't do money up front. I can see there being no deal and Wanyama left high and dry because Levy won't want to pay. Bring in the defensive midfielder anyway and if Wanyama stays leave him out. If Koeman picks a proper team, not the sort of negative stupidity we saw on Thursday, we are well able to win.
Saint Fan CaM Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 The inflatable tube things that kids whack together and ruin the atmosphere. You mean the deathly silence that pervades once we go behind and start hoofing it to Pelle in desperation? Yup, the atmosphere at SMS is the best ever...always.
Roger Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Stek Soares fonte yoshida targett Romeo reed Mane Davis tadic Pelle
The Cat Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 You mean the deathly silence that pervades once we go behind and start hoofing it to Pelle in desperation? Yup, the atmosphere at SMS is the best ever...always. At least the sound of the clackers will cover up all the idiots tutting and groaning when we misplace a pass.
SNSUN Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Stek Soares fonte yoshida targett Romeo reed Mane Davis tadic Pelle 100% this please, but it won't be. 3 centre backs I reckon. Am at St Marys with the Norwich supporting wife today. Praying for a Saints win! Head says 0-0 snoozefest.
Window Cleaner Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 The inflatable tube things that kids whack together and ruin the atmosphere. Ah right, thought the other things were banned anyway, my nieces had them and I of course just had to try them, bloody well hurts when you take a rap on the wrist.
bpsaint Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Ward-Prowse starting according to interview on sky. How exciting.
saintant Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 If Wanyama has indeed stated that he doesn't want to play presumably he has volunteered to forego his hefty pay packet this week. I sincerely hope the club will fine him at least one week's wages. This sort of attitude does untold damage to the morale of the whole team and should not be tolerated. If you don't want to play don't expect to be paid.
shurlock Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Ward-Prowse starting according to interview on sky. How exciting. Just hope he's not having to mark Redmond.
Batman Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 No vic in the squad Seems back to a normal set up, thank god
shurlock Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 (edited) No vic in the squad Seems back to a normal set up, thank god But as Sog says, you can read absolutely nothing into Wanyama not being in the squad. Edited 30 August, 2015 by shurlock
Olly Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 'Wanyama not mentally or physically ready to play' I'm usually optimistic, but that stinks of ****E
stevewanyamasfcs Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Team I expect to play, not the one I'd pick: Stek Cedric Fonte Yoshida Targett Davis Romeu JWP Tadic Pelle Mane Oosh
Shroppie Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 But as Sog says, you can read absolutely nada into Wanyama not being in the squad. I guess he asked to be left out. No point in including him after that, but still he gets told to getting head round the fact that he's staying. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
scally Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Stekelenburg, Cédric, Fonte ©, Yoshida, Targett, Romeu, S. Davis, Ward-Prowse, Tadić, Mané, Pellè. Substitutes: K. Davis (GK), Long, Rodriguez, Martina, Reed, Juanmi, Caulker Apart from Mane that side has absolutely no pace. I'd be very surprised if there is a slower side than that in the premier league.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 We need Tadic to play well and create something for others.
saintant Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 No pace and no power - two of the key ingredients to compete in the Premiership.
Window Cleaner Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 No pace and no power - two of the key ingredients to compete in the Premiership. It's only Norwich FFS. Then again it was only a bunch of Danish pipe fitters on Thursday...
supersonic Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Stekelenburg, Cédric, Fonte ©, Yoshida, Targett, Romeu, S. Davis, Ward-Prowse, Tadić, Mané, Pellè. Substitutes: K. Davis (GK), Long, Rodriguez, Martina, Reed, Juanmi, Caulker Apart from Mane that side has absolutely no pace. I'd be very surprised if there is a slower side than that in the premier league. Midfield is so weak. Weaker than the Everton game where we go torn a new one. Talking of getting torn a new one, Redmond is against Targett today
nta786 Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Norwich haven't lost a game away from home (for them) under Alex Neil yet. Add to that, the fact that there has only been 7 home wins out of 38... Omens not with us.
Saint Billy Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Not exactly a selection that gets yout juices going.
Wiggles31 Posted 30 August, 2015 Author Posted 30 August, 2015 Never a fan of Davis and Ward Prowse in the same team. And agreed about the pace comments. 4-3-3 I presume?
austsaint Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Take Mane out of that lineup and it's the weakest side to line up since L1/Championship days. Midfield in particular looks suspect. Why not Reed partnering Romeu and either Davis or Juanmi on the right AM.
JxgrSaint Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Davis and JWP starting again, I'm going for a 0-2 loss
Andy Durman Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 We are playing 1-4-3-2-1 system. The system is good. Just not sure we have the players.
Wrensup Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Well this is going to be a long afternoon with Davis and Prose playing.
mrfahaji Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 When have we ever done that...? I actually think that Norwich will trouble us unless we play well, because every team in the league is good enough to beat us if we drop our (usual) standards by 5-10%. I'm not sure playing Davis in front of Wanyama & Romeu makes for a great midfield, but I think opting for Mane or Juanmi in there is asking for more long balls, as there will be huge gaps between defence & attack, and we won't have enough of the ball. Has Tadic ever played centrally? I'm guessing he isn't very good there, which is a shame as he's probably the ideal player in terms of his role and creativity to play there. For example: Stek Cedric Fonte Yoshida Targett Romeu Davis JWP* Tadic Mane Pelle *Maybe Juanmi on the right - I'm not convinced by JWP but at least as a midfielder he'd be better at supporting the full back and would get chance to put some crosses in with his fabled right foot, might be able to find a bit more space & time out there too. Well, perhaps aside from the arrangement of the midfield, will shall see if my team selection will pay dividends...!
Wrensup Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 We are playing 1-4-3-2-1 system. The system is good. Just not sure we have the players. Is that 1 goalkeeper, 2 defenders, 3 defensive midfielders, 4 attacking midfielders, and 1 striker? Can tell with the 1 at each end :s
WealdSaint Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 I wonder what Harrison Reed has to do to get a game Too weak again in midfield
Donatello Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Take Mane out of that lineup and it's the weakest side to line up since L1/Championship days. Midfield in particular looks suspect. Why not Reed partnering Romeu and either Davis or Juanmi on the right AM.
Viking Saint Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Vic will not play today (apparently) he has asked not to be involved must have a bad stomach Source???
Window Cleaner Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Take Mane out of that lineup and it's the weakest side to line up since L1/Championship days. Midfield in particular looks suspect. Why not Reed partnering Romeu and either Davis or Juanmi on the right AM. Because Koeman wants nothing to do with Reed in the first team unless it's the very last solution at the bottom of the barrel. His choices last season will tell you that. It's not understandable or explicable but there it is.
Window Cleaner Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 I wonder what Harrison Reed has to do to get a game Move
NewYorkSaint Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Too much negativity, gang. Yes, the VW situation is upsetting. But you're not giving JWP a fair chance. On his day, he's an wonderful creator. He always gives his all. I think there's going to be some fire out there today. If Tadic is back to fit, and Mane turns on a little magic, we'll be on the scoresheet before long and life will feel a lot better. Meanwhile, we're supporters. Let's support!
Brave Sir Robin Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 I think Wanyama should be told if he wants to move to a bigger club then bloody well get out there and show you're good enough. That's what Morgan did.
dubai_phil Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Wanayama gets unsettled by b**s from Spurs. It screws with his head he is dropped/asks not to be involved, fans go into meltdown and some of the language being used on Twitter by supposed Saints fans is just out of order. Because EXACTLY the same thing happened at the start of last season when Morgan threw his toys out the pram and Spurs unsettled him with B**s and he was dropped for not being mentally right to play. How did that all work out last season? Or has everyone forgotten. Norwich will be a hard test. I am far more concerned about the contribution of Tadic & his fitness & form than I am about VW. We lack creativity because he has not provided any. He starts to play today then we will be fine. He has another anonymous game and you lot will all be here blaming VW for our inability to score.
Saint-Armstrong Posted 30 August, 2015 Posted 30 August, 2015 Preview: http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/content.php?652-PREVIEW-SAINTS-vs-Norwich-City-Barclays-Premier-League
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