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Austin to start this one for me...

 

Forster

Cedric

VvD

Fonte

Bertrand

Targett

Clasie

Romeu

Davis

Long

Austin

 

Subs: Stek, Yoshida, JWP, Tadic, Juanmi, Mane, Pelle

Shroppie

Shroppie

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Austin to start this one for me...

 

Forster

Cedric

VvD

Fonte

Bertrand

Targett

Clasie

Romeu

Davis

Long

Austin

 

Subs: Stek, Yoshida, JWP, Tadic, Juanmi, Mane, Pelle

Agreed if Targett and Davis fit.

 

Otherwise Yoshida for Targett, JWP or Tadic for Davis. Could also see JWP for Clasie.

 

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SuperSAINT

SuperSAINT

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Watched highlights of their game vs Palace.

 

Everything goes through Sigurdsson - he has fantastic dead-ball delivery.

 

They played Cork & Britton in their engine room which we should be able to match like for like with Romeu & Clasie.

 

They've picked up under the new guy, but it's a good chance to keep our run going.

SaintTex

SaintTex

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---------------Forster----------------

Cedric-VvD-Fonte-Bertrand-Targett

---------Romeu-----Davis-----------

------Mane----Austin------Tadic-----

 

the team is likely a bit gassed due to playing 10 men for 35 minutes. Romeu, Davis, Targett, Mane, Austin, and Tadic should all be pretty well rested.

 

If Davis can't go, put in JWP. If Targett can't go, move Bertrand to Left wing and insert Yoshida as third CB.

Shance

Shance

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We've got key players coming back now at exactly the right time. Slip Targett in at LWB and obviously Davis goes straight into the team if fit. I also think Austin will start. Swansea are very beatable this season but lets not kid ourselves, it's never an easy place to go.

 

2-0 saints. Austin, Davis.

JRM

JRM

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I wouldn't change the team much, the spirit seems good, just Romeu in for Wanyama and Targett in for Yoshida , possibly Davis if for Pelle with Long / Mane playing as a front two with Austin to come on in the 2nd half.

We have a week to prepare for this game, then a 2 week break after it so shouldn't worry about resting players, Clasie especially is getting up to speed.

 

I'd be very happy with another clean sheet and try to nick it. Surely Forster will be back in the England squad for the friendlies at the end of March.

 

I've noticed our chances of Europe being mentioned again but better to ignore that for now, see how cups go with any luck 7th place will be good enough again - for us to finish there we'd need to be above West Ham I think as can see Everton going on a good run.

Roger

Roger

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Agreed if Targett and Davis fit.

 

Otherwise Yoshida for Targett, JWP or Tadic for Davis. Could also see JWP for Clasie.

 

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Jwp for clasie? Why?

Shroppie

Shroppie

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Jwp for clasie? Why?

He seems to struggle to play every game, may have a knock and I think was first choice replacement for VW when he was last suspended.

 

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hasper57saint

hasper57saint

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I think this will be a tough one for us as Swansea are fighting like hell to stay in the Prem.We must maintain our concentration and play as we can.I'll not be surprised with a 0 - 0 draw for this one.

austsaint

austsaint

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No disrespect intended to Pelle, but if Austin is fit enough, surely he has to start. Similarly, if Clasie can back up he starts with Romeu; Davis in for Tadic and Targett for Yoshida.

for_heaven's_Saint

for_heaven's_Saint

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If everyone's fit, I'd go:

 

-------------------Forster-----------------

 

Cedric---VVD---Fonte---Bertrand---Targett

 

----------------Romeu---Clasie------------

----------------------Davis-----------------

 

----------------Austin----Long------------

Pancake

Pancake

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Are people really putting that much of a defensive team out v Swansea?

 

For me (and yeah I'm not a manager blah blah) I'd love to see

 

FF

 

Cedric Fonte VVD Bertrand

 

Classie Romeu

 

Davis

 

Long Austin

 

Pelle

 

Go at em! **** it, yeeeeee haw!

angelman

angelman

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I don't think playing 3-5-2 is overly defensive, because it is very fluid. Others might call it 5-3-2. In reality it is a 4-4-2 as when one of the wing backs goes forward, the wing back on the other side drops back in beside the 3 CBs. When the opposition attack, then both can fall back into a back 5. I like it. It gives a solid defensive line, while bolstering the midfield and allowing 2 to be up front.

DT

DT

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Austin for Pelle, rom for Vic and Davis for long or mane

 

Sadly doubt if Austin ready to start yet, fitness-wise

JakkoUK

JakkoUK

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If Austin is deemed fit enough he has to be starting up top alongside Long with Mane just behind. This game is a must win really. Although Swansea are doing better under their new manager, I wouldn't necessarily say they are in form. Considering the results we have gotten away to Manchester United and Arsenal, we should really be getting a clear cut victory.

kwsaint

kwsaint

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Lesson from history. We played 3-5-2/5-3-2 in 1983/84 as it suited the players. Mainly to find a good role for Rueben Agboola. That was some team.

 

It's similar now. 3-5-2 seems to work. Targett is much better as a wing back in a 5 than a left back in a 4. So keep it as is. Players seem comfortable with it

ALWAYS_SFC

ALWAYS_SFC

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Hopefully Clasie is ok. He seemed to be walking in quite a restricted way when came off the pitch.

 

I think he was cramping up as I noticed him trying to alleviate it a fair bit before he came off

nta786

nta786

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Would start Tadic in the hole position in a 3412 formation, in place of Mane. Long and Austin up top, and Romeu replacing Vic, with Targett replacing Yoshida ofc, those would be my changes.

simo

simo

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Austin in for Pelle, Romeu for Wanyama and if fit Target in for Yoshida imo ! They're playing a bit better now a few weeks ago I'd expect an easy win ,now I just expect a win!

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CB Fry

CB Fry

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I think this is a game that is made-to-measure for our new signing and our best young midfield prospect.

 

Saturday's match is tailor made for Austin/Reed and I think it will really suit them.

MarkSFC

MarkSFC

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FF

Cedric VVD Fonte Bertrand Targett (if fit)

Romeu Clasie

JWP

Long Austin

 

Bench; Yoshida Steklenburg Pelle Mane Tadic Reed Juanmi

Lots of impact!!

Matthew Le God

Matthew Le God

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I think this is a game that is made-to-measure for our new signing and our best young midfield prospect.

 

Saturday's match is tailor made for Austin/Reed and I think it will really suit them.

 

I would think Reed is unlikely to make the match day 18, let along start or come on. Steven Davis was back in training in the build up to the West Ham game and will probably go into the squad instead of Wanyama.

Toadhall Saint

Toadhall Saint

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I think this is a game that is made-to-measure for our new signing and our best young midfield prospect.

 

Saturday's match is tailor made for Austin/Reed and I think it will really suit them.

 

I would think Reed is unlikely to make the match day 18, let along start or come on. Steven Davis was back in training in the build up to the West Ham game and will probably go into the squad instead of Wanyama.

 

Lol bit of a woosh moment there. [emoji23]

captainchris

captainchris

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No way that all three forwards should play at once. We were over run in midfield Saturday. The gives us no balance and no control of the ball. Admitedly Pelle is useless but even so my call is two only up top and not one of those 'in behind ' Davis a as forward midfielder yes....

whelk

whelk

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Lol bit of a woosh moment there. [emoji23]

 

There are many of them. I would like to think it may have been a double whoosh but fear he was responding seriously.

eddie

eddie

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I think this is a game that is made-to-measure for our new signing and our best young midfield prospect.

 

Saturday's match is tailor made for Austin/Reed and I think it will really suit them.

 

genius

altoniansaints

altoniansaints

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This is more of a must win for me than West ham last week, we've done the hard work in turning our form around and getting back to within touching distance of Europe again now we need to keep it up till the end of the season and a win v Swansea will be the first step in proving we can win against teams fighting for their lives. Austin won't start but will make an impact off the bench, 1 nil saints Austin with a late winner.

austsaint

austsaint

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I think this is a game that is made-to-measure for our new signing and our best young midfield prospect.

 

Saturday's match is tailor made for Austin/Reed and I think it will really suit them.

 

Off the cuff?

Panda

Panda

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I think this is a game that is made-to-measure for our new signing and our best young midfield prospect.

 

Saturday's match is tailor made for Austin/Reed and I think it will really suit them.

 

I think you have stitched MLG up!

Cosmic

Cosmic

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I think this is a game that is made-to-measure for our new signing and our best young midfield prospect.

 

Saturday's match is tailor made for Austin/Reed and I think it will really suit them.

 

Off the cuff?

 

No, total stitch-up.

Shroppie

Shroppie

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I think this is a game that is made-to-measure for our new signing and our best young midfield prospect.

 

Saturday's match is tailor made for Austin/Reed and I think it will really suit them.

That would be a real turn-up for the books. Bit worried that Reed can get shirty, but maybe we could play Austin in the pocket.

 

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igsey

igsey

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I think we could see Tadic back in the side over Mane, who just hasn't taken his chances and doesn't deserve to start. Austin, Targett and Davis in if fit too.

trousers

trousers

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Will be my first trip to Swansea on Saturday. Driving there. Any advice/recommendations on best place(s) to park in Swansea? Doesn't have to be mega close to the stadium. Anywhere within 30 minutes walk will be fine. Cheers

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