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ALWAYS_SFC

ALWAYS_SFC

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Looks like even the club are having trouble giving away tickets to this game. The usual freebee spots for friends/ family/ hangers on near the back of block 3 are all available this week, usually full of weirdos screaming/ taking photos with iPads when Yoshida gets the ball, employees wearing club suits/ shirts/ ties covered up in ill fitting club puffer jackets or groupies doing a thoroughly good fancy dress impersonation of Wanyama or Mane (snap backs, gold chains and tracksuits).

 

As our forum fashion icon, please advise what i should wear tonight;)

Shroppie

Shroppie

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As our forum fashion icon, please advise what i should wear tonight;)

Given the forecast, everything you've got. And make sure it's waterproof.

 

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VectisSaint

VectisSaint

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Looks like even the club are having trouble giving away tickets to this game. The usual freebee spots for friends/ family/ hangers on near the back of block 3 are all available this week, usually full of weirdos screaming/ taking photos with iPads when Yoshida gets the ball, employees wearing club suits/ shirts/ ties covered up in ill fitting club puffer jackets or groupies doing a thoroughly good fancy dress impersonation of Wanyama or Mane (snap backs, gold chains and tracksuits).

Don't tell Turkish, this sounds like his idea of heaven. A few foam hands and Santa hats thrown in would be perfect.

Saint Charlie

Saint Charlie

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anyone think we will play 3 at the back tonight?

Its probably the game best suited to it if Koeman believes a front two requires a back 3 as their front two are 1.) good and 2.) an actual front two as opposed to the mythical front two Palace have.

 

Personally I wouldn't. But if he does then it shows consistency of thinking.

Batman

Batman

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Its probably the game best suited to it if Koeman believes a front two requires a back 3 as their front two are 1.) good and 2.) an actual front two as opposed to the mythical front two Palace have.

 

Personally I wouldn't. But if he does then it shows consistency of thinking.

 

god, I hope not. It will guarantee yoshida playing in a formation that has not really worked this season.

Shroppie

Shroppie

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imagine the meltdown if we lose. :scared:

 

 

3-1 to saints

It's going to be p!ssing down and bl00dy cold. Of course we'll lose.

 

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JackanorySFC

JackanorySFC

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As our forum fashion icon, please advise what i should wear tonight;)

 

I'm glad you asked.

 

As it's a bit chilly I think a Superdry hoodie with a 5/6 year old Saints shirt over the top that used to fit 5/6 years ago but now is too tight tight, even without the extra girth provided by said hoodie, accompanied by low crotch jogging bottoms and some timelessly cool Lonsdale trainers. Some goalie gloves (again, it's cold remember) will top the look off in the same way a "crazy" Christmas tie set's one apart in the office. A red and white curly wig should also keep your bone warm.

 

One final tip. If you choose to go the extra mile and rock the goalie gloves (foam hands are so passé) I would recommend the velcro Lonsdale trainers (Lonsdale one of the few premium sports brands to helpfully offer velcro as an option), easier to manage than laces.

 

*Awaits call from Dylan Jones at GQ offering a regular column*

CB Fry

CB Fry

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imagine the meltdown if we lose. :scared:

 

 

3-1 to saints

I will officially cross the floor and join the meltdown if we lose. And that's a promise.

Shroppie

Shroppie

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Surely those conditions would be advantageous to Saints?

Don't think so. Tadic and Pelle will just stand,around shivering and sulking.

 

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Batman

Batman

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Targett/Bertrand are the new Marsden/Bridge. Or something.

 

im holding hope that they will pair up down the left in a 4-at-the-back type of thing

 

 

not much hope, mind

shurlock

shurlock

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FWIW, I actually think we'll win tonight. But it seems all about the scrappy 1-0 win, hoping to defend and pack the midfield. So much fear from Koeman. It might work as one off, maybe we will win, but it's a horrible sign for the future. He needs to grow some balls sooner or later because selections have been absolutely awful.

 

It's a bad sign when you'd be genuinely surprised with any goalscorer other than OG. In fact best bet is probably Fonte or VVD from a corner.

 

Its how we beat Arsenal (only Mane and Long were genuine attackers)-and wouldn't be surprised if we go 4-4-2 again.

SaltashSaint

SaltashSaint

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Am I the only person perplexed that arguably our most creative player (Tadic) is left on the bench for a crucial home game. Should we not be taking the game to Watford? I am growing more and more concerned with Koeman's tactics and team selection.

shurlock

shurlock

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Am I the only person perplexed that arguably our most creative player (Tadic) is left on the bench for a crucial home game. Should we not be taking the game to Watford? I am growing more and more concerned with Koeman's tactics and team selection.

 

We beat Arsenal without him. In defense of Koeman, Tadic's not been great for a while - he's been much more effective coming off the bench.

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SaltashSaint

SaltashSaint

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We beat Arsenal with him. In defense of Koeman, Tadic's not been great for a while - he's been much more effective coming off the bench.

 

You could be right but I would rather have Bertrand and Tadic at home in a game we really need to win as opposed to Bertrand and Targett. Fingers crossed for a win!

washsaint

washsaint

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wow....yet another headscratcher from Koeman. And no sign of Reed on the bench despite how well he played for the U21s.

 

What a negative, defensive uninspiring lineup (yet again) with virtually no creativity.

Pamplemousse

Pamplemousse

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Adam Blackmore ‏@bigadamsport 2m2 minutes ago

Ok - #saintsfc keeping 5-3-2 with Bertrand replacing Yoshida

 

FFS. It didn't work on Saturday so no idea why it is being persisted with. If we lose then I might start to join the #KoemanOut brigade

WokingSaint

WokingSaint

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You could be right but I would rather have Bertrand and Tadic at home in a game we really need to win as opposed to Bertrand and Targett. Fingers crossed for a win!

These team selections remind me of Burley! What was it someone said at the time ' He pulls the first 11 random numbers out of his a**e??!!

IronCitySaint

IronCitySaint

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Strange lineup. Just two attackers for a team desperate for goals. Ron seems to be way too concerned about the opposition rather than picking the best possible side and letting them worry about us. Not sure why we need 'special' tactics against Watford at home. Just go for the win.

CB Fry

CB Fry

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im holding hope that they will pair up down the left in a 4-at-the-back type of thing

 

 

not much hope, mind

I'd be amazed I'd they don't do that, otherwise why pick em? Bertrand pretty good going forward. We'll see.

Saint Charlie

Saint Charlie

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5 defenders, with at least 2 defensive midfielders..at home..........in a formation that has not really worked for us for a long time....

 

 

:|

As stated earlier. Koeman believes 3 CBs is best versus a front 2.

 

Spurs did it recently against Watford.

 

He is just following his beliefs which might be wrong, but at least its consistent.

 

Also allows Mane to play centrally plus good sub options in attack.

shurlock

shurlock

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Permission to join the match build up thread "WTF is that line up all about?" brigade ... :)

 

No.

 

Counting on you - you have a knack for finding method in the madness.

WokingSaint

WokingSaint

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All the endless changes to players and systems, it just means even if you do stumble upon a winning formula like Arsenal, you won't put a run together or move forward. He'll keep us up, but this is going absolutely nowhere, and going nowhere...slowly, without goals. At least be rubbish with an attacking line up! Poor results and loads of fear and negativity is doubling depressing.

F**k the dutch! Look at Man.U !! and our previous experiences. We need to get on the front foot - and quickly!

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