Saint_Tony Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Arsenal's second 11 is still far stronger than ours. Looks like Davis and Boufal may start. But if we line up with Stuart Taylor, Martina, Ward Prowse and Yoshida then I'll be expecting a similarly **** perfornance to last thursdays. Come on Claude, forget Saturday, this is a massive opportunity! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Arsenal's second 11 is still far stronger than ours. Looks like Davis and Boufal may start. But if we line up with Stuart Taylor, Martina, Ward Prowse and Yoshida then I'll be expecting a similarly **** perfornance to last thursdays. Come on Claude, forget Saturday, this is a massive opportunity! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Yoshida and JWP have been good this season and are not weak links at all. But JWP won't start. It'll be Clasie and Davis, probably with Boufal and Reed. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 It was worse losing to Sheffield United in 2014 than it would be tonight. Ironically it was that game where people thought we had 'signed the second Ali Dia'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 It was worse losing to Sheffield United in 2014 than it would be tonight. Ironically it was that game where people thought we had 'signed the second Ali Dia'. If we don't lose 6-1 it will be an improvement on last seasons tragedy at least we wont be fielding Cualker this time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Do we know why McCarthy wasn't in the squad on Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Do we know why McCarthy wasn't in the squad on Sunday? Hamstring injury. Been injured since the Palace cup game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Durman Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 I have a spare ticket in away section if anyone wants it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 If coming from south (Waterloo, central London etc) I would get off before then at Highbury & Islington. It's only a short walk from there with much better pubs in the area, plus you don't even need to touch the Piccadilly line. From Waterloo take Bakerloo line northbound, change at Oxford Circus walk through short tunnel onto Victoria line. Very easy journey. For the midweek game last year a lot of Saints fans parked at Richmond and got the London overground direct from there to Highbury & Islington, another good option. I do the route from North London to Southampton for every home game, getting the Bakerloo to Oxford Circus, then the Viccy line to Highbury is by far and away the quickest route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 You're even more clueless than I thought if you think there isn't much between them. They're being asked to do different jobs. The fact Martina is getting picked to play away games in Europe clearly means the manager thinks he's better suited to the task at hand, or Cedric would be doing it, with Martina playing the league games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 They're being asked to do different jobs. The fact Martina is getting picked to play away games in Europe clearly means the manager thinks he's better suited to the task at hand, or Cedric would be doing it, with Martina playing the league games. Martina just plays all the European games and cup games pretty much, nothing to do with being home or away and no different job being asked of him. Cedric plays the league games because the Manager picks stronger teams in the league. Cedric is just better, in defence and attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Is there any reason Stephens hasn't been given a chance since Sunderland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Anyone out boozing yet? Had a half day at work so might head out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraBLACK Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 If we don't lose 6-1 it will be an improvement on last seasons tragedy at least we wont be fielding Cualker this time... The reason it didn't work is because Caulker played in defence. We should have put him up top like Klopp did! Or perhaps he played him as a striker because he didn't want him anywhere near Liverpool's goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washsaint Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 We will lose if Cuco the Clown starts. The guy is awful. Really hope Sims and Reed get a chance to play. Not sure where the goals will come from assuming Austin does not play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Is there any reason Stephens hasn't been given a chance since Sunderland? A chance at what? No reason or need for him to play instead of van Dijk, Fonte or Yoshida in Premier League or European games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 They're being asked to do different jobs. The fact Martina is getting picked to play away games in Europe clearly means the manager thinks he's better suited to the task at hand, or Cedric would be doing it, with Martina playing the league games. I very much doubt that is the reason, more likely Puel wants to keep his best right back fresh for the Premier League. As fullbacks in our system are required to do a lot of running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Is Olomola injured after the Everton game (went off with a knock)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Is Olomola injured after the Everton game (went off with a knock)? Possibly. Went off as well as Gardos. I wouldn't imagine he would have featured anyway as it's unlikely he would play Monday & Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 I very much doubt that is the reason, more likely Puel wants to keep his best right back fresh for the Premier League. As fullbacks in our system are required to do a lot of running. Except when we play in Europe and Cup games, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Would be surprised to see Puel move away from his rotation policy for this game, despite the temptation to given it's a Quarter Final. Can see the pros and cons of both but when it comes down to it he's been consistent in his selection policy and in what he has said since he joined. The only thing that undermines it at the moment is the awful form of Long and Jay Rod. They are costing us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Would be surprised to see Puel move away from his rotation policy for this game, despite the temptation to given it's a Quarter Final. Can see the pros and cons of both but when it comes down to it he's been consistent in his selection policy and in what he has said since he joined. The only thing that undermines it at the moment is the awful form of Long and Jay Rod. They are costing us. Long's been injured, they're dodgy things hammies, especially when most of your game is sprinting around chasing stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 I'm just going to leave this here: (source: http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=2471&teamTabs=results) Matches with C Soares W3 D4 L2 As a %: W33 D44 L22 Matches without C Soares W5 D2 L4 As a %: W45 D18 L36 Matches with C Martina W4 D2 L3 As a %: W44 D22 L33 Matches without C Martina W4 D4 L3 As a %: W36 D36 L27 Statistics, eh? Won 33% of matches with Cedric in the team and 44% of matches with Martina. Overall record for comparison: Totals: W8 D6 L6 As a %: W40 D30 L30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Anyone travelling into Waterloo for the match, be aware that the trains are massively f**ked, so don't leave it too late. https://www.journeycheck.southwesttrains.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconnect Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Reckon tonight could be the night Schlong breaks his duck. At least hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordic Saint Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Would be surprised to see Puel move away from his rotation policy for this game, despite the temptation to given it's a Quarter Final. Can see the pros and cons of both but when it comes down to it he's been consistent in his selection policy and in what he has said since he joined. The only thing that undermines it at the moment is the awful form of Long and Jay Rod. They are costing us. So is the awful form of Redmond. In fact, any game Austin doesn't start in, we're f..ked, unless we get an own goal or a penalty. And any game in which either Fonte or van Dijk don't start, we're going to concede a goal or two. So, that means defeat like we saw in Prague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 I'm just going to leave this here: (source: http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=2471&teamTabs=results) Matches with C Soares W3 D4 L2 As a %: W33 D44 L22 Matches without C Soares W5 D2 L4 As a %: W45 D18 L36 Matches with C Martina W4 D2 L3 As a %: W44 D22 L33 Matches without C Martina W4 D4 L3 As a %: W36 D36 L27 Statistics, eh? Won 33% of matches with Cedric in the team and 44% of matches with Martina. Overall record for comparison: Totals: W8 D6 L6 As a %: W40 D30 L30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Fully expecting a full strength side. This is our most realistic route back in to Europe for next season. Avoid Liverpool in a two legged semi and I'd be reasonably confident of springing an upset on them in the final. I am however preparing to be extremely disappointed that we'll waste a good opportunity by playing our reserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Maybe Cedric plays the more difficult games, Puel playing his strongest team? Also iirc Cedric was preferred early season when we were generally struggling as a team. Excuses, excuses, I just prefer him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Fully expecting a full strength side. This is our most realistic route back in to Europe for next season. Avoid Liverpool in a two legged semi and I'd be reasonably confident of springing an upset on them in the final. I am however preparing to be extremely disappointed that we'll waste a good opportunity by playing our reserves. We don't have reserves we have a squad which Puel uses in the way he thinks best. Which ever team he puts out it will be the one he thinks can do a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 I will be fuming if Puel sticks out some **** side tonight Let's give this a right go - great opportunity for some silverware finally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 I will be fuming if Puel sticks out some **** side tonight Let's give this a right go - great opportunity for some silverware finally He will pick a side HE thinks will win it but what ever he does you will complain regardless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/arsenal-vs-southampton-fans-warned-of-travel-chaos-at-finsbury-park-amid-victoria-and-piccadilly-a3408791.html Arsenal fans and commuters faced travel misery as the Piccadilly and Victoria lines were hit by major problems. Transport bosses warned Gunners fans heading to their side's home game against Southampton that their journeys were likely to be disrupted severely. It comes as the Victoria line was closed between Seven Sisters and Walthamstow hours before kick-off at the Emirates Stadium after a person was hit by a train at Blackhorse Road station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 He will pick a side HE thinks will win it but what ever he does you will complain regardless... If he puts out our first team and we don't pass sideways all night you will not hear any complaints from me Fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/arsenal-vs-southampton-fans-warned-of-travel-chaos-at-finsbury-park-amid-victoria-and-piccadilly-a3408791.html Arsenal fans and commuters faced travel misery as the Piccadilly and Victoria lines were hit by major problems. Transport bosses warned Gunners fans heading to their side's home game against Southampton that their journeys were likely to be disrupted severely. It comes as the Victoria line was closed between Seven Sisters and Walthamstow hours before kick-off at the Emirates Stadium after a person was hit by a train at Blackhorse Road station. Cheers for that, I'll head straight up in that case instead of sticking around the office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 If he puts out our first team and we don't pass sideways all night you will not hear any complaints from me Fair Surely you have understood by now... we use the squad as we have lots of games to cover... accept it.. I expect he has told the team to just " kick it forward" Fair... you rarely are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/arsenal-vs-southampton-fans-warned-of-travel-chaos-at-finsbury-park-amid-victoria-and-piccadilly-a3408791.html Arsenal fans and commuters faced travel misery as the Piccadilly and Victoria lines were hit by major problems. Transport bosses warned Gunners fans heading to their side's home game against Southampton that their journeys were likely to be disrupted severely. It comes as the Victoria line was closed between Seven Sisters and Walthamstow hours before kick-off at the Emirates Stadium after a person was hit by a train at Blackhorse Road station. Poor signal on the train and can't get the underground site to load, can anyone confirm if Vauxhall to Highbury and Islington is affected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnery Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 I will be fuming if Puel sticks out some **** side tonight Let's give this a right go - great opportunity for some silverware finally Will you Skweem and skweem and skweem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Surely you have understood by now... we use the squad as we have lots of games to cover... accept it.. I expect he has told the team to just " kick it forward" Fair... you rarely are The 11 that played 90 minutes 3 days ago can manage another 90 tonight If our delicate flowers are tired afterwards rest them this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 For those coming up on the train, might also be worth considering the London Overground train which runs from Clapham Junction all the way to Highbury & Islington. Takes a bit (10 mins) longer than tube but could potentially save time if there are problems on the Victoria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 If he puts out our first team and we don't pass sideways all night you will not hear any complaints from me Fair for reference who is in the fist team then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Is it on to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/arsenal-vs-southampton-fans-warned-of-travel-chaos-at-finsbury-park-amid-victoria-and-piccadilly-a3408791.html Arsenal fans and commuters faced travel misery as the Piccadilly and Victoria lines were hit by major problems. Transport bosses warned Gunners fans heading to their side's home game against Southampton that their journeys were likely to be disrupted severely. It comes as the Victoria line was closed between Seven Sisters and Walthamstow hours before kick-off at the Emirates Stadium after a person was hit by a train at Blackhorse Road station. Cheers for info. Public transport having a bad day of all days. Just check TFL website and it's saying "Minor Delays" on the Victoria line now due to the earlier "Customer Incident" : https://tfl.gov.uk/tube-dlr-overground/status/#line-lul-victoria So looks like almost back to 'normal'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 for reference who is in the fist team then? Would definitely include Forster, VVD, Fonte, Bertrand, Cedric, Romeu, tadic (yes injured so not tonight), Austin You can then add 3 or 4 as you please from JWP, Davis, PEH, Redmond, Boufal, clasie, jay, long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 I will be fuming if Puel sticks out some **** side tonight Let's give this a right go - great opportunity for some silverware finally He will pick a side HE thinks will win it but what ever he does you will complain regardless... If he puts out our first team and we don't pass sideways all night you will not hear any complaints from me Fair Surely you have understood by now... we use the squad as we have lots of games to cover... accept it.. I expect he has told the team to just " kick it forward" Fair... you rarely are Will you Skweem and skweem and skweem? The 11 that played 90 minutes 3 days ago can manage another 90 tonight If our delicate flowers are tired afterwards rest them this weekend for reference who is in the fist team then? Hook, line and sinker.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Hook, line and sinker.... Chatting about Saints on the Saints forum Feel free to join in and contribute anytime or day mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 Chatting about Saints on the Saints forum Feel free to join in and contribute anytime or day mate Tick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_Tel49 Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 I'm just going to leave this here: (source: http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=2471&teamTabs=results) Matches with C Soares W3 D4 L2 As a %: W33 D44 L22 Matches without C Soares W5 D2 L4 As a %: W45 D18 L36 Matches with C Martina W4 D2 L3 As a %: W44 D22 L33 Matches without C Martina W4 D4 L3 As a %: W36 D36 L27 Statistics, eh? Won 33% of matches with Cedric in the team and 44% of matches with Martina. Overall record for comparison: Totals: W8 D6 L6 As a %: W40 D30 L30 I suspect that the numbers involved are not sufficient for any valid statistical conclusions to be drawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 I'd be surprised if VVD starts. Most likely it'll be Fonte and Yoshida. I hope Cedric plays at RB but wouldn't be surprised if Martina plays. The only way is up for him after a horror show in Prague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 (edited) Would definitely include Forster, VVD, Fonte, Bertrand, Cedric, Romeu, tadic (yes injured so not tonight), Austin You can then add 3 or 4 as you please from JWP, Davis, PEH, Redmond, Boufal, clasie, jay, long So pretty much the team that lost to Hull or the one that barely managed to get out of our half against Liverpool? Edited 30 November, 2016 by doddisalegend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 30 November, 2016 Share Posted 30 November, 2016 I will be fuming if Puel sticks out some **** side tonight Let's give this a right go - great opportunity for some silverware finally I will be fuming if Puel picks the first team tonight. This competition is about giving your second team a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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