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Lighthouse

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Neither has Walter Mazzarri :) He hasn't lost a game for nearly 2 years.

 

Does anyone know much about Mazzarri? I thought Kinky Sanchez Flores did a decent job and will be a tough act to follow on relatively limited resources.

vectraman

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It'll be interesting, two new managers both unproven in the premier league, both teams with new players, and Saints without our first choice left back playing a new system which is not fluid yet....

If I was Watford's manager, I'd be giving our left back a severe workout with a pacy forward and right wingback combo. Targett looked very vulnerable to pace last season, and fonte may not be there either to help out. Mind you I've no idea what Watford's players are like - they were certainly poor back January on a cold wet night!

Prediction 1-1.

Yorkshire Saint

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Actually looking forward to seeing how Targett has progressed especially going forward. Really hope he can kick on this season when he gets the chance as at times last season he looked very dangerous.

 

Agreed although I'd probably use the word vulnerable ;)

GarrettIvo

GarrettIvo

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3-1 to saints

nice flowing football on show

 

shlong x2 with redmond

 

With Pelle gone I am.looking forward to learning who will be the recipient of your never ending criticism.

Batman

Batman

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With Pelle gone I am.looking forward to learning who will be the recipient of your never ending criticism.

 

call it as I see it.

if they play shyte IMO, I will say so

 

if they play well IMO, likewise

 

I (for some time) thought we were a much better outfit with Long as the central striker over pelle. I think that was the correct opinion to have

pelle was a decent option but for too long in his time here, he played when he didnt really merit it

 

it was a bit like Jermaine Wright. always seemed to play depsite playing badly too many times

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ALWAYS_SFC

ALWAYS_SFC

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With Pelle gone I am.looking forward to learning who will be the recipient of your never ending criticism.

 

He had an agenda against Pelle, slagging him off at every turn, cannot bear to be wrong, ironic as he is wrong 90% of the time

 

For my money he will pick on Redmond, to criticise on repeat

nta786

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What an uninspiring starting XI...

 

It is what we expected though?

 

442 Diamond then?

 

Forster

Cedric VVD Yoshida Targett

Romeu

Davis JWP

Tadic

Redmond Long

 

 

That left side is pretty weak admittedly, hopefully Targett steps up.

James

James

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It is what we expected though?

 

442 Diamond then?

 

Forster

Cedric VVD Yoshida Targett

Romeu

Davis JWP

Tadic

Redmond Long

 

 

That left side is pretty weak admittedly, hopefully Targett steps up.

 

Got to be the blandest midfield we've put out in recent years. Bizarre that one of our major signings and best players in pre season is overlooked in favour of JWP (who weirdly seems to start the opening game of every season and then get dropped).

 

Massive shame Fonte isn't deemed fit enough.

James

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Really weird thing to say. It's an uninspiring lineup that doesn't mean we will play badly or lose.

 

Precisely, weird how this forum interprets anything other than "everything Saints do is wonderful" as a lack of support...

Matthew Le God

Matthew Le God

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What an uninspiring starting XI...

 

Agreed. Seems a very functional but fairly dull lineup.!

 

Cheer up!

 

Lots of pace with Redmond, Long and Cedric.

 

Creativity from Tadic, Davis and Ward-Prowse

 

Very good outfield options on a strong bench Austin, Fonte, Hojbjerg, Pied, Clasie, Rodriguez.

Saint Benali

Saint Benali

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Ward-Prowse starting is a surprise.

 

Personally I expected it. I don't agree with it but its what the manager has been brought in for. To play the youngsters etc. Koeman dropped him when we found our form and I imagine that annoyed Les and co. Can't sell youngsters if they are not playing and raising their value.

 

I think the one I am more concerned with is Fonte. Thankfully its only Watford we are playing.

LGTL

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JWP is still the academy golden boy. If he was actually good enough we'd have sold him years ago. Young, English but still here. Says it all.

igsey

igsey

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Must be a strange feeling for José, when was the last time he started a game at St Mary's on the bench?

 

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austsaint

austsaint

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Personally I expected it. I don't agree with it but its what the manager has been brought in for. To play the youngsters etc. Koeman dropped him when we found our form and I imagine that annoyed Les and co. Can't sell youngsters if they are not playing and raising their value.

 

I think the one I am more concerned with is Fonte. Thankfully its only Watford we are playing.

 

I'm all for playing the youngsters but Ward-Prowse, who must be pushing 22 has had so many chances to establish himself as an attacking mid-fielder and consistently comes up short - free kicks and corners aside. Let's see some of the other youngsters.

Saint Benali

Saint Benali

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I'm all for playing the youngsters but Ward-Prowse, who must be pushing 22 has had so many chances to establish himself as an attacking mid-fielder and consistently comes up short - free kicks and corners aside. Let's see some of the other youngsters.

 

I agree. I have said it for a few seasons now. For a player with over 100 PL games he has had a really non eventful career so far. But as mentioned above the club want him to be the poster boy. They will continue to push him as that regardless of how good he actually is. And I don't think he is that good at all. My friend calls him "The Crab". Goes sideways and backwards.

Pamplemousse

Pamplemousse

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Cheer up!

 

Lots of pace with Redmond, Long and Cedric.

 

Creativity from Tadic, Davis and Ward-Prowse

 

Very good outfield options on a strong bench Austin, Fonte, Hojbjerg, Pied, Clasie, Rodriguez.

 

I agree, I look at the side and I'm feeling positive. If it doesn't work then moan after the match but the team is being written off before we've even started

tajjuk

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Odd to see Hojberg on the bench to be honest, full pre-season and looked probably the best player.

 

Also would say Austin is unlucky to miss out there as well, Fonte presumably just not fit enough rather than moving.

Mallagroth

Mallagroth

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Got to be the blandest midfield we've put out in recent years. Bizarre that one of our major signings and best players in pre season is overlooked in favour of JWP (who weirdly seems to start the opening game of every season and then get dropped).

 

Massive shame Fonte isn't deemed fit enough.

 

Think I must have missed a season as the midfield looks nearly identical to last few competitive games I saw. Tadic, JWP, Davis. The only change I can see is Romeu who looked great when Wanyama was off on one of his many suspensions and in pre season. Redmond and long are playing as strikers. Yoshida and target are backups because first team are t ready. Wtf is uninspiring? We have to make changes but in truth tbe core of our team is first choice. **** your pants after the match give the new lads a chance to prove their worth, could yet be an upgrade.

JoeShmoe

JoeShmoe

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Big game / season this for JWP - could he become properly influential in games or be meh like he often has been. Hojberg is IMO different class so JWP at least has a chance to showcase his talent

nta786

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In the stadium now, our pitch looks an beautiful :) keep the faith!

 

I'm happy to see JWP play too, he is our poster boy but I want him to come good!

 

Strong bench for Puel if things don't go to plan.

 

COYS!!

Baird of the land

Baird of the land

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I can see why Puel might want to ease Hojberg into the Premiership. I think the midfield and attack looks fine. It's the defence that gives me jitters, we really need Van Dijk to show some leadership in the absence of Bertrand and Fonte.

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