Wiggles31 Posted 28 December, 2015 Posted 28 December, 2015 Disappointing result against West Ham but a dominant first half which is the positive to take. If we can play like we did first half fancy a win. Any news on Cedric and Pelle injuries? Would start them both for Long and Martina. 1-2 stressful win (Davis and Mane)
Batman Posted 28 December, 2015 Posted 28 December, 2015 have to take at least a draw. To make the Arsenal game not look like a fluke if anything
Pamplemousse Posted 28 December, 2015 Posted 28 December, 2015 Depends which team turns up. Hopefully the loss today was just down to us running out of steam. But Clasie and JWP back in midfield please.
ErwinK1961 Posted 28 December, 2015 Posted 28 December, 2015 Same team as Arsenal, with Cedric in for Martina if fit. Draw.
badgerx16 Posted 28 December, 2015 Posted 28 December, 2015 Just make sure we leave Yoshi at Staplewood.
Tom28 Posted 28 December, 2015 Posted 28 December, 2015 Disappointing result against West Ham but a dominant first half which is the positive to take. If we can play like we did first half fancy a win. Any news on Cedric and Pelle injuries? Would start them both for Long and Martina. 1-2 stressful win (Davis and Mane) What?! You'd drop Long? I really do try to understand other peoples' points of view, but idiots make it really difficult for me.
gammon cheeks Posted 28 December, 2015 Posted 28 December, 2015 6 0 win ...with Trippier and Townsend making there long awaited debuts:D
Saint-Armstrong Posted 28 December, 2015 Posted 28 December, 2015 (edited) I'm sure we won't have Pellè. Hopefully we'll have Cédric, in which case I'd go... Stekelenburg; Cédric, Fonte, Van Dijk, Bertrand; Clasie, Wanyama; Mané, S. Davis, Tadić; Long. Edited 28 December, 2015 by Saint-Armstrong
austsaint Posted 28 December, 2015 Posted 28 December, 2015 I'm sure we won't have Pellè. Hopefully we'll have Cédric, in which case I'd go... Stekelenburg; Cédric, Fonte, Van Dijk, Bertrand; Clasie, Wanyama; Mané, S. Davis, Tadić; Long. Yes; I'd like to see that line up. I thought it odd RK played Mane wide left today rather than more central and in turn Tadic wide right when his creative best seems to be on the other flank or in behind the striker.
Whitey Grandad Posted 28 December, 2015 Posted 28 December, 2015 have to take at least a draw. To make the Arsenal game not look like a fluke if anything A draw would be solid progression. I'd be disappointed with anything less.
lickierambert Posted 29 December, 2015 Posted 29 December, 2015 I can see a low scoring draw here. Let's go 1-1 I can't be the only one really lacking enthusiasm for this season. The poor summer of dealings we've had has set us back maybe two years and it feels like the PL has moved on without us a little. I look enviously at the high octane football being played by Leicester, Stoke, Spurs and Watford amongst others and feel the style of the Prem has changed quite a lot over the last couple of years. Van Gaal is finding this out too If we go out to Crystal Palace the week after next, it could be a really long 4 months playing out the remaining games. The thing that encourages me is that I think Ronald recognises changes need to be made. With the significant windfall from the probable Mane sale and the new TV deal, I think we'll see a lot of changes in the playing staff next summer.
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 29 December, 2015 Posted 29 December, 2015 have to take at least a draw. To make the Arsenal game not look like a fluke if anything I know you get a bit upset at me picking on your posts but really!!!!!! A four nil "could have been more" FLUKE...Priceless...
Wiggles31 Posted 29 December, 2015 Author Posted 29 December, 2015 What?! You'd drop Long? I really do try to understand other peoples' points of view, but idiots make it really difficult for me. Yes I'd drop Long if our top goal scorer is fit as I'm sure Koeman would as well. Otherwise I'd keep Long in.
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 29 December, 2015 Posted 29 December, 2015 I think we will win without too much drama. Side will probably be similar to Arsenal, defending on fitness.. I would like to see Pelle back too
Batman Posted 29 December, 2015 Posted 29 December, 2015 (edited) bit of a 6 pointer 2-1 to saints jan is a big month Norwich Watford WBA as well as Palace in the cup and united Edited 29 December, 2015 by Batman
Stepgar Posted 29 December, 2015 Posted 29 December, 2015 There was nothing wrong with the line ups v Arsenal and West Ham. Stick with the same. Would like to have Pelle from the bench though. Give Martina another go at right back as well. Can't judge a player on two games, one excellent and one not.
eurosaint Posted 29 December, 2015 Posted 29 December, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35195533 I guess his first game could be against us, great... he's been a thorn in our side a few times in the past IIRC !
Whitey Grandad Posted 29 December, 2015 Posted 29 December, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35195533 I guess his first game could be against us, great... he's been a thorn in our side a few times in the past IIRC ! Will he be able to sign in time? The window doesn't open until midnight on 2nd January, I believe.
Dalek2003 Posted 29 December, 2015 Posted 29 December, 2015 bit of a 6 pointer 2-1 to saints jan is a big month Norwich Watford WBA as well as Palace in the cup and united Forget about the Cup. We need points on the board.
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 29 December, 2015 Posted 29 December, 2015 Anyone in for Wanyama really, and we'll be fine.
Mosin Posted 30 December, 2015 Posted 30 December, 2015 Yes I'd drop Long if our top goal scorer is fit as I'm sure Koeman would as well. Otherwise I'd keep Long in. Any sort of stats avalible on Long vs Pelle in the center forward roll on chances missed / Chances taken? im pretty sure Long is ahead, Pelle wastes far far more chance than long does when plying center forward, and Pelle seems to throw his arms about all the time where long just gets on with it and try's again. Pelles gives the impression he gives up after a while and he is very static, Long is constantly moving around pulling defenders all over the place and not alot of defenders can out pace Long. Pelle may have scored more goals, but Pelle only gets played in one roll, Long plays on wing 90 % of time so in these games its unfair to judge him when he is being played out of posistion. Would u judge Pelle the same if he played wide right 90 % of games? Of course Pelle would never play wide right he dnot have the ability to play that roll. Just want to add i have no idea what the stats are, im just going by what i see. i could be wrong, But i like the way we play loads more when Long plays center forward, I know Pelles hold up play is good, his passing can be questioned though. I would rather Long be uptop tbh, we look more dangerous and play less hoof balls and attack so much faster when Long plays
Mosin Posted 30 December, 2015 Posted 30 December, 2015 After looking at Skysports page, S Long has 9 apps ( 7 starts ) 7 goals. Pelle has 21 starts 9 goals.... If Long played every game Center forward and had played 21 games would he have more than 9 goals? i think he would tbh.
GarrettIvo Posted 30 December, 2015 Posted 30 December, 2015 Will he be able to sign in time? The window doesn't open until midnight on 2nd January, I believe. Everton have Spurs, City, and Chelsea in succession. What chance they hang on to Naismith until after that stretch? Just in case they need him?
hans gruber Posted 30 December, 2015 Posted 30 December, 2015 Everton have Spurs, City, and Chelsea in succession. What chance they hang on to Naismith until after that stretch? Just in case they need him? Naismith is ok but he's nothing more really than an older not as good Shane Long
captainchris Posted 30 December, 2015 Posted 30 December, 2015 Yes; I'd like to see that line up. I thought it odd RK played Mane wide left today rather than more central and in turn Tadic wide right when his creative best seems to be on the other flank or in behind the striker. RK does make some strange decisions and tinkers far too much....
captainchris Posted 30 December, 2015 Posted 30 December, 2015 Yes I'd drop Long if our top goal scorer is fit as I'm sure Koeman would as well. Otherwise I'd keep Long in. We have played predictable slow football producing worsening results with Pelle in the team.... Why on earth would we bring him back in? Madness
Saint Garrett Posted 30 December, 2015 Posted 30 December, 2015 Will be drinking in the Coach and Horses - brews its own beer - worth a visit for ale drinkers!
saints-cris Posted 30 December, 2015 Posted 30 December, 2015 Got my tickets today. Winnable game, battered them at home earlier this season.
Leicestersaint Posted 30 December, 2015 Posted 30 December, 2015 We need a win - it seems like an awfully long time ago we got to 20 points so it would be nice to advance to 27.
sebastian firefly Posted 30 December, 2015 Posted 30 December, 2015 anyone taking the train there are engineering works so give yourself more time
Saint Garrett Posted 30 December, 2015 Posted 30 December, 2015 anyone taking the train there are engineering works so give yourself more time Bought my tickets a while ago...where are they? I noticed I have to get on a bus on the way back....not ideal...!
Wade Garrett Posted 30 December, 2015 Posted 30 December, 2015 Same team as Arsenal, with Cedric in for Martina if fit. Draw. Agree with your opinion on team selection. If that team is selected, we'll win by a couple.
Graffito Posted 30 December, 2015 Posted 30 December, 2015 Bought my tickets a while ago...where are they? I noticed I have to get on a bus on the way back....not ideal...! Trains from London are running out of Kings Cross rather than Liverpool St, with a change at Ely in Cambridgeshire, so I assume there are engineering works somewhere on the Liverpool St - Norwich line.
derry Posted 30 December, 2015 Posted 30 December, 2015 Koeman panicked a bit and out of desperation played 4-4-2 against Arsenal but only got 35% possession and won 4-0 could have been 7. WHU, went back to what he is comfortable with, more possession but slower less incisive penetrating attacks and lost like previous games. I'd like to see more of the Arsenal tactics and less of the pass it around. I don't see having lots of possession and losing great tactics. Some of our best wins have been with less possession.
Batman Posted 30 December, 2015 Posted 30 December, 2015 Tadic has said the team need to learn from the mistakes at West Ham for this one
Mr Biscuits Posted 30 December, 2015 Posted 30 December, 2015 I've moved on to: just score more than one goal. We should be beating sides like Norwich comfortably and it's frustrating that I'm nervous about this game.
Batman Posted 30 December, 2015 Posted 30 December, 2015 Kevin Friend hopeless again in favour of Liverpool. just such a crap ref miles off the one we had at West Ham (even though we lost)
Whitey Grandad Posted 31 December, 2015 Posted 31 December, 2015 Kevin Friend hopeless again in favour of Liverpool. just such a crap ref miles off the one we had at West Ham (even though we lost) Oh no he wasn't!
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 31 December, 2015 Posted 31 December, 2015 Need a win really, we are on a knife edge of joining a relegation battle or putting in some breathing space and an outside shot at Europa. I would like to see us playing at a faster pace which precludes Wanyama and also means leaving Long in over Pelle at the moment.
Whitey Grandad Posted 31 December, 2015 Posted 31 December, 2015 We need to sort out our defence and that means we need to stop chopping and changing every game. It's no wonder there's so much sloppy defending.
VectisSaint Posted 31 December, 2015 Posted 31 December, 2015 Need a win really, we are on a knife edge of joining a relegation battle or putting in some breathing space and an outside shot at Europa. I would like to see us playing at a faster pace which precludes Wanyama and also means leaving Long in over Pelle at the moment. Can't drop Vic, because Romeu is suspended. Not that I think Ronald would drop him anyway.
hasper57saint Posted 31 December, 2015 Posted 31 December, 2015 It will all depend on who wants it most.Narch are a little more aggressive now than when we played them back in August and we still have to learn to sometimes fight back rather than give up.I'd like a real New Year present of three points please - for Saints. COYS
Saint Garrett Posted 31 December, 2015 Posted 31 December, 2015 ------------Steklenberg Cedric Fonte Van Dijk Bertrand --------Wanyama Clasie------- JWP----------Mane----------Davis --------------Long---------------- Play Cedric, give him the protection in JWP, Mane central with Long. Plus it's my birthday tomorrow so a win would be a nice way to celebrate it.
Atlanta Saint Posted 31 December, 2015 Posted 31 December, 2015 Switch Bertrand to RB and bring in Targett or put him in at RB can't be any worse that what we've done.
Goatboy Posted 31 December, 2015 Posted 31 December, 2015 ------------Steklenberg Cedric Fonte Van Dijk Bertrand --------Wanyama Clasie------- JWP----------Mane----------Davis --------------Long---------------- Play Cedric, give him the protection in JWP, Mane central with Long. Plus it's my birthday tomorrow so a win would be a nice way to celebrate it. Hey Birthday buddy! Me too!
Norm Posted 31 December, 2015 Posted 31 December, 2015 ------------Steklenberg Cedric Fonte Van Dijk Bertrand --------Wanyama Clasie------- JWP----------Mane----------Davis --------------Long---------------- Play Cedric, give him the protection in JWP, Mane central with Long. Plus it's my birthday tomorrow so a win would be a nice way to celebrate it. Happy birthday tomorrow
hasper57saint Posted 31 December, 2015 Posted 31 December, 2015 I see we have Clattenberg as Ref for Saturday.Have we ever won with him as Ref? Will Saturday be a first? PS. Liverhampton had their 'Friend' as twelf man last night.Have they ever lost in his presence?
Dalek2003 Posted 31 December, 2015 Posted 31 December, 2015 Switch Bertrand to RB and bring in Targett or put him in at RB can't be any worse that what we've done. Interesting call. Targett did quite well at one stage in the season. Norwich have a very useful player in Redmond. They are fast and very good at counter attacking.
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