Roger Posted 30 August, 2015 Share Posted 30 August, 2015 I'm sorry but couldn't resist. How's this for team? Assuming big Vic sorts himself out. Stek Soares fonte van diyk? Bertrand Romeo Vic Clasie Mane tadic Pelle. Subs: Gazza, Jwp, j rod, yoshida, Juamni, caulker, targett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 30 August, 2015 Share Posted 30 August, 2015 All depends on who can play that #10 role and whether Clasie is comfortable in a more attacking role. I'd like to Juanmi in there or maybe even J Rod if he can work on his sharpness in the break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 30 August, 2015 Share Posted 30 August, 2015 I would expect us to keep more or less the same side in the most. I can't see Clasie starting from the off, he'll probably come off the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 30 August, 2015 Share Posted 30 August, 2015 4 players in that team no chance!! Rickie is bound to score as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 I think we'll do well up there as long as we don't commit the cardinal sin we committed last year - letting a Pulis side score on us early. From that point it was all about trying to counter their horrible, stifling negativity - and, of course, ball boys gone missing. I'd say AWOL but I think they did have leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 Clasie injured for a few more weeks, more serious than first thought. Source: Dutch Journalist Mikos Gouka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 The "if you all hate Tottenham clap yours hands" chant should go down well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 it will be a battle. Proper Pulis side now, this lot Rondon looks very good. thought we were poor there last season so due a decent one at theirs Stek Cedric Fonte VvD Targett Vic Romeu Davis Pelle Mane Tadic Gazza, Bertrand, Yoshida, JWP, Juanmi, Long, Jrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 I think we can have an Anti Spurs Love In with The WBA fans. Who the eff are Tottenham Hotspur ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeham_69 Posted 1 September, 2015 Share Posted 1 September, 2015 4 players in that team no chance!! Rickie is bound to score as well... Yep, have to admit I've got Rickie as my first sub in my fantasy team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 I think we can have an Anti Spurs Love In with The WBA fans. Who the eff are Tottenham Hotspur ..... always liked WBA and more respect now after Peace's statement exposing Spurs pathetic antics. I can imagine what their forum must be posting about Berahino. Not as funny as Odemwingie drive to QPR's car park though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 it will be a battle. Proper Pulis side now, this lot Rondon looks very good. thought we were poor there last season so due a decent one at theirs Stek Cedric Fonte VvD Targett Vic Romeu Davis Pelle Mane Tadic Gazza, Bertrand, Yoshida, JWP, Juanmi, Long, Jrod Hm. Not too convinced by this. Juanmi for Davis? Think Davis gets involved all across the pitch and definitely enjoys passing the ball around which is what we need, yes he's 'experienced' PL player which is what you need for pulis type games, but I'd like to see Juanmi get a game in that position in front of Vic/Romeu. Their defense is fairly shaky at the moment. starting Back 5 missing 3 players from this time last year, incl. foster. I'd wager that with Mane and Juanmi starting, maybe JRod coming on for whole second half, we'll be creative/unpredictable enough to get a goal or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Hm. Not too convinced by this. Juanmi for Davis? Think Davis gets involved all across the pitch and definitely enjoys passing the ball around which is what we need, yes he's 'experienced' PL player which is what you need for pulis type games, but I'd like to see Juanmi get a game in that position in front of Vic/Romeu. Their defense is fairly shaky at the moment. starting Back 5 missing 3 players from this time last year, incl. foster. I'd wager that with Mane and Juanmi starting, maybe JRod coming on for whole second half, we'll be creative/unpredictable enough to get a goal or two. Sorry, also worth noting they've had tallest team for last few games of PL. Maybe balls into the box not going to be as effective. So there's added impetus to play the ball on the ground a little more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwoite Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 EI'm sorry but couldn't resist. How's this for team? Assuming big Vic sorts himself out. Stek Soares fonte van diyk? Bertrand Romeo Vic Clasie Mane tadic Pelle. Subs: Gazza, Jwp, j rod, yoshida, Juamni, caulker, targett. Apart from JWP and Targett, where or when will our much vaunted youths ever get a look in? There is Martina and Caulker to consider, as well, so what hope Seager, McQueen, Hesketh, Gape, Sims or anyone else? How good do they have to be to break in. Even Harry Reed is now about sixth in the peeking order. Whilst on one level this is great, we have strength in depth, on the other, aren't we supposed to have one of the top three academies in the country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Hopefully Berahino still sulking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Hopefully Berahino still sulking... Says he's not going to play for them again. Whether that's still the case in 10 days time remains to be seen. Doubt it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Wont Bertrand and Claise be back for this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Wont Bertrand and Claise be back for this ? Clasie definitely not, Bertrand very unlikely. No evidence that either are back in training with the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Clasie definitely not, Bertrand very unlikely. No evidence that either are back in training with the squad. Thats frustrating; Koeman definitely said after the international break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 E Apart from JWP and Targett, where or when will our much vaunted youths ever get a look in? There is Martina and Caulker to consider, as well, so what hope Seager, McQueen, Hesketh, Gape, Sims or anyone else? How good do they have to be to break in. Even Harry Reed is now about sixth in the peeking order. Whilst on one level this is great, we have strength in depth, on the other, aren't we supposed to have one of the top three academies in the country? Jack Stephens? Jordan Turnbull? Sam Gallagher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Personally would go ------------Stek Cedric Fonte Van Dijk Targett --------Romeu-JWP------------- Mane-------Davis---------Tadic --------------Pelle---------------- Obviously Bertrand if he's fit. Clasie on the bench if back (unlikely?) Wanyama on the bench if he manages to screw his head back onto his body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Happy Days ... transfer window successfully closed and my WBA arrived today. P1ssed óff at having to endure a blank weekend next week whilst on my annual trip back home though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwaysaint Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 I expect all of the fans who have moaned about player loyalty will be standing by Yoshida to keep his place, despite van Dijk being available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 I expect all of the fans who have moaned about player loyalty will be standing by Yoshida to keep his place, despite van Dijk being available? It would be a bit of a surprise if Yoshida was replaced by van Dijk for WBA, with little or no training for VvD with his new team mates, nothing to do with loyalty. Personally would play the same team as against Norwich, can't see any good reason to change it. Bertrand & Clasie will not be ready, VvD on the bench, Vic also benched or not selected. The team were playing well first 30 minutes, no need for changes against WBA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Thats frustrating; Koeman definitely said after the international break. Koeman was right then. He didn't say how long after the international break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenham Saint Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Can't wait for this one, my first trip to the Hawthorns will be nice as if memory serves me well, WBA were the first team I ever saw saints play. Squad should be much stronger barring anyone picking up injuries on international. Am sure van Dijk will start, hopefully Bertrand and Vic. Also, will be great to see Lambert again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 It would be a bit of a surprise if Yoshida was replaced by van Dijk for WBA, with little or no training for VvD with his new team mates, nothing to do with loyalty. Personally would play the same team as against Norwich, can't see any good reason to change it. Bertrand & Clasie will not be ready, VvD on the bench, Vic also benched or not selected. The team were playing well first 30 minutes, no need for changes against WBA. This ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Difficult to say, Japan play Cambodia tomorrow and Iran on the 8th, that will mean that Maya is back with Saints on Thursday 10th whilst I don't think VvD is involved in any internationals at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Away to West Brom is a very different proposition from home to Norwich (with 10 men for an hour), I suspect we'll be keen to start with Romeu - and Wanyama if he's in the right frame of mind - maybe with the 5 at the back seen at Watford (though if VVD can play in that formation, I have no idea). Personally I'd prefer 4-2-3-1 with Fonte/Van Dijk and Romeu/Wanyama, Cedric at RB and Yoshida at LB. The 2 DM shield should be sufficient for defending the flanks in front of the FBs so I'd be ok with Tadic/Rodriguez/Mane across the AM and Pelle up top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 ------------Stek Cedric Fonte Van Dijk Targett --------Romeu-Wanyama------------- Mane-------JWP---------Tadic --------------Pelle---------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 4 players in that team no chance!! Rickie is bound to score as well... Nailed on! The ex players curse! Actually I would be happy for him to score as long it is a consolation goal for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Nailed on! The ex players curse! Actually I would be happy for him to score as long it is a consolation goal for them! Strange. I'd never be happy for anyone to score against us. I loved Ricky when he played for us but he doesn't now and to be happy to concede a goal is just weird. I wish Ricky the best of luck at West Brom but against us I hope he has an absolute nightmare and looks like a Sunday league player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 I think we'll do well up there as long as we don't commit the cardinal sin we committed last year - letting a Pulis side score on us early. From that point it was all about trying to counter their horrible, stifling negativity - and, of course, ball boys gone missing. I'd say AWOL but I think they did have leave. This. Haven't seen so much time wasting from the kick off of a game. Saints to win this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Difficult to say, Japan play Cambodia tomorrow and Iran on the 8th, that will mean that Maya is back with Saints on Thursday 10th whilst I don't think VvD is involved in any internationals at all. I think I read they have Afghanistan away after Cambodia , yes according to this next three away games Afghanistan, Syria and Iran. Slightly off topic but I might take up following Japan away some proper trips there. http://uk.soccerway.com/teams/japan/japan/1348/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 There is no such thing as an ex-players curse. Of course if you player enough of your ex-players they will score a few every now and then but did any ex-Saints actually score against us last year? None of the Liverpool contingent, nor Arsenal. Shaw didn't, neither did Crouch, Puncheon, Baird and probably half a dosen others we came up against. I doubt Rickie will even get on the pitch TBH. He's got Rondon, Anichebe and one would imagine Berahino all fighting over his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 I think I read they have Afghanistan away after Cambodia , yes according to this next three away games Afghanistan, Syria and Iran. Slightly off topic but I might take up following Japan away some proper trips there. http://uk.soccerway.com/teams/japan/japan/1348/ That is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Worst game I saw last season with Pulis in charge. Time wasting from the off, no ball boys and a one nil defeat! Not going this year. It will be another hard struggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Assuming it will be too early for Bertrand and Clasie, I would pick this starting 11: Stekelenburg Soares Fonte Van Dijk Targett Wanyama Romeu Mane Rodriguez Tadic Pelle Bench: Gazza Caulker Reed Jwp Davis Juanmi Long Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Who from the matchday squad is likely to drop out if Wanyama and Van Dijk are included for West Brom? Reed? Martina? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 2 September, 2015 Share Posted 2 September, 2015 Assuming it will be too early for Bertrand and Clasie, I would pick this starting 11: Stekelenburg Soares Fonte Van Dijk Targett Wanyama Romeu Mane Rodriguez Tadic Pelle Bench: Gazza Caulker Reed Jwp Davis Juanmi Long Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Way too attacking away from home. No way will we play that IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 3 September, 2015 Share Posted 3 September, 2015 It would be a bit of a surprise if Yoshida was replaced by van Dijk for WBA, with little or no training for VvD with his new team mates, nothing to do with loyalty. Personally would play the same team as against Norwich, can't see any good reason to change it. Bertrand & Clasie will not be ready, VvD on the bench, Vic also benched or not selected. The team were playing well first 30 minutes, no need for changes against WBA. It's marginal, but I think it would be a bit more surprising if VvD didn't start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 3 September, 2015 Share Posted 3 September, 2015 One of the few grounds in the prem I've not been to this (not sure why either) so looking forward to ticking it off. Having a feeling this will be a tough niggly game so would play wanyama, Romeu and JWP in the middle with Tadic left and mane right. Rest of the team pretty much picks itself (assuming VVD goes straight in). Be happy enough with a point to be honest but I think west brom might be there for the taking after the transfer window upheaval Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 3 September, 2015 Share Posted 3 September, 2015 Posted my team above, but RK has made it clear that Rodriguez will be a regular (presumably starter) when he is fully match fit. Between Tadic and Jay-Rod for me in that L side of the attacking 3 behind Pelle. Pelle Tadic/J.Rod - JWP - Mane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 3 September, 2015 Share Posted 3 September, 2015 Who from the matchday squad is likely to drop out if Wanyama and Van Dijk are included for West Brom? Reed? Martina? You'd have thought so. Weirdest signing of the summer for me, he really doesn't look like much of a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 3 September, 2015 Share Posted 3 September, 2015 You'd have thought so. Weirdest signing of the summer for me, he really doesn't look like much of a player. Needed a cheap backup and he was available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 3 September, 2015 Share Posted 3 September, 2015 You'd have thought so. Weirdest signing of the summer for me, he really doesn't look like much of a player. Think he looks solid enough no world beater but as cover for right back or possibly an emergency centre back he will do. Sometimes you just need a player who is solid and unspectacular and doesn't mind getting splinters in his arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 3 September, 2015 Share Posted 3 September, 2015 Think he looks solid enough no world beater but as cover for right back or possibly an emergency centre back he will do. Sometimes you just need a player who is solid and unspectacular and doesn't mind getting splinters in his arse. isnt that jack stephens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maysie Posted 3 September, 2015 Share Posted 3 September, 2015 isnt that jack stephens? I'd argue at this stage of his career he needs to be getting plenty of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 3 September, 2015 Share Posted 3 September, 2015 You'd have thought so. Weirdest signing of the summer for me, he really doesn't look like much of a player. Looks perfectly competent enough for backup to me now, having been utterly gash on his debut. 2 year deal suggests lack of expectation for him, and possibly some for McCarthy, Turnbull or Stephens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 3 September, 2015 Share Posted 3 September, 2015 You'd have thought so. Weirdest signing of the summer for me, he really doesn't look like much of a player. Agreed. Don't know why we didn't go for Sam Byram perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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