Saint Billy Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Nothing like a nice bit of propaganda to get the pulses racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 in the latest training vid, all our big guns our there (bar VvD obviously) Austin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Austin? Irrelevant now we have Gabba. An average-sized gun, not a big one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Nothing like a nice bit of propaganda to get the pulses racing. All they need to do to get the pulses racing is just keep Shane Long's goal at Anfield on repeat, works for me. Heard a little rumour Saints have got the decorators in, making our Wembley dressing room look a bit more like home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 All they need to do to get the pulses racing is just keep Shane Long's goal at Anfield on repeat, works for me. Heard a little rumour Saints have got the decorators in, making our Wembley dressing room look a bit more like home. Have heard something very similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoswellSaint Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 My best advice is have a good sleep somewhere at the airport and try to miss this flight Lol. Sorry, didn't miss the flight[emoji846] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Lots more Caceres in the latest training video posted...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpweySaint Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Hate to be a total sucker for such things but the club does rather good PR videos. Gutted not to be going to this one but will have it on at work in a bookmakers in Portsmouth and my word will I be shouting about it should we beat the odds again and get a result in this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 We are going to win this one all!! Be damn sure of that and lay some money on it! Saints to beat the devils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Irrelevant now we have Gabba. An average-sized gun, not a big one. Was he in the video though? Nice option to have if he's available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Nice bit of propaganda for the game! Who the heck is cutting onions in here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackanorySFC Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Great to see scarfs & flags being sold from all sorts of market stalls at various point in and around the City, from Hedge End to Totton. Flags up on various building sites etc. Now work is pretty much done for the week my flag is hanging from the front of the house, be good to see scenes around the City like we did pre Cardiff! Get ya flags out fellas! Up the Saints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Causer Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Nice bit of propaganda for the game! Nice video which shows how the whole squad has played important roles in getting us to the final, even players like Hesketh who are not first choice have had key roles in our run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOWSaintDaz Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 from the BBC's weekends football predictions Martin Kemp's prediction: This is a United win all day - they are getting stronger and stronger. 2-0 Lawro also has us down for a 2-0 loss too Lets hope our lads can make these 2 eat humble pie!! COYS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimborne_saint Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Sounds like caceres will be on the bench at best, although Claude said he was surprised at how fit he was after being out for so long. Making a late decision on Boufal too, only began training again yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC Puel confirms he'll also make a decision tomorrow on whether Martín Cáceres features. He's been impressed with his fitness levels. #saintsfc Adam Blackmore@AdamBlackmore #saintsfc boss Claude Puel pleasantly surprised at how Martin Cacéres has done in training - i reckon that gets him in #EFLCupFinal squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Boufal back to full training and puel will decide if he is in the match day 18 tomorrow. Surely, he will he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi_sopez Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 If he is fit, he should start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 We are gonna get curb stomped I am soooo nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lickierambert Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 9 places are nailed on-the only debatable ones are the 2nd centre back and whether JWP or Hoj plays as the 3rd CM. I'll go with JWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimborne_saint Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 9 places are nailed on-the only debatable ones are the 2nd centre back and whether JWP or Hoj plays as the 3rd CM. I'll go with JWP Who would you say is nailed on for front 3/4? Gabbi obviously but do you play tadic and redmond or boufal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 9 places are nailed on-the only debatable ones are the 2nd centre back and whether JWP or Hoj plays as the 3rd CM. I'll go with JWP Prowsey to score the winner with a free-kick in the 90th minute. I bet the lad is dreaming of it, I think I'll join him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lickierambert Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Who would you say is nailed on for front 3/4? Gabbi obviously but do you play tadic and redmond or boufal? Boufal will be on the bench so Gabbi, Tadic and Redmond. If Boufal has only just started training again, he won't start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 --------------------Forster------------------- Cedric--------Yoshi-----Stephens-----Bertrand ---------------------Romeu-------------------- -----------JWP--------------------Davis-------- Boufal-------------------------------------Tadic -----------------------Gabbi-------------------- If Boufal is not fit then Redmond in there. Also putting faith in Stephens, he will have more heart for this than Caceres, same reason JWP is in, they're going to want this so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 carrick available. drat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 --------------------Forster------------------- Cedric--------Yoshi-----Stephens-----Bertrand ---------------------Romeu-------------------- -----------JWP--------------------Davis-------- Boufal-------------------------------------Tadic -----------------------Gabbi-------------------- If Boufal is not fit then Redmond in there. Also putting faith in Stephens, he will have more heart for this than Caceres, same reason JWP is in, they're going to want this so much. But Caceres / PEH have experience in big games and finals. Personally I think they are the sort of player you need. Do you think Rashford will start ahead of Ibra because he's a local lad and will want it more..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 JWP has definitely earned his start in this, plus now Carrick is fit he will play so it won't be an all energy midfield from United, so he won't necessarily be exposed on that front. We can't afford to waste possession too much in this game, so Hojbjerg shouldn't feature from the start for me, and as much as I love him, Boufal would probably be on the bench for me too because as great as he is, he will give the ball away a fair few times because that's the nature of that kind of player. Boufal or Tadic, not both. I'm so excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 But Caceres / PEH have experience in big games and finals. Personally I think they are the sort of player you need. Do you think Rashford will start ahead of Ibra because he's a local lad and will want it more..... Choosing between a young lad who's barely played and one of the best centre forwards of the last 20 years is not the same as deciding between two average CM's and CB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 But Caceres / PEH have experience in big games and finals. Personally I think they are the sort of player you need. Do you think Rashford will start ahead of Ibra because he's a local lad and will want it more..... If Zlatan had not played a game in a year then yes. Also do think PEH deserves to be ahead of JWP? What's your line up then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Think we should go 4-3-3 for this. I know we've been crying out for 4-2-3-1 all season, but I think that may leave us too open. Look to control the middle and hit them with pace on the counter (like we did against Liverpool), which is why I'd have Redmond starting. Tough one to choose between Tadic and Boufal, but I think recent performances Tadic just edges it. Important we get the first goal and not give them as many chances as Liverpool had in 2nd leg, as they will put at least 1 of them away. --------------------Forster------------------- Cedric-----Caceres------Yoshi------Bertrand -------------------Romeu---------------------- -----------PEH------------------Davis---------- Remond-------------------------------------Tadic -----------------------Gabbi-------------------- United have been in unbelievable form recently, but if we turn up (performance wise) and they are only at 85/90% we can sneak a result. Heart says 1-0 Saints (Gabbi) head says 2-0 united (Mata and Ibra). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Great read, Mick's thoughts on the EFL Final and other things Saints related and otherwise: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/02/23/mick-channon-football-legend-racehorse-trainer-maverick-southamptons/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 --------------------Forster------------------- Cedric--------Yoshi-----Stephens-----Bertrand ---------------------Romeu-------------------- -----------JWP--------------------Davis-------- Boufal-------------------------------------Tadic -----------------------Gabbi-------------------- If Boufal is not fit then Redmond in there. Also putting faith in Stephens, he will have more heart for this than Caceres, same reason JWP is in, they're going to want this so much. This but Redmond for Boufal due to fitness ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 But Caceres / PEH have experience in big games and finals. Personally I think they are the sort of player you need. From what I can tell PEH has played in one final, of which he was substituted when the game was 0-0. Caceres has not played competitive football for over a year. Playing him ahead of Stephens would be idiotic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 If Zlatan had not played a game in a year then yes. Also do think PEH deserves to be ahead of JWP? What's your line up then? Yes. I think Davis and PEH are our best CM pairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 I hope he goes 4-2-3-1 but think he may well revert to type and look to remain very tight. I'd go with; ---------------------Forster--------------------- Cedric------Yoshida-----Caceres-------Bertrand --------------Romeu-----JWP-------------------- ----Tadic-----------Boufal---------Redmond ------------------Gabbiadini--------------------- But I expect Davis to play either for JWP in the two or in the normal 3 midfield with JWP and with Boufal on the bench. Exciting bench though with Long, JRod, Boufal/ Davis, Sims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Unless Puel is bluffing it sounds like Stephens starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 24 February, 2017 Author Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Nice bit of propaganda for the game! *Dry's eyes* At 50 years old, having just successfully fought cancer, I should be flippant about a mere game of football but fu_cke me, I couldn't possibly be more excited. I even went away this week riding in Flanders to help temper the excitement but now I'm back I feel like nipper on Xmas eve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useful Idiot Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 As Puel's had a couple of weeks to work on the team I wouldn't be surprised if he reverts to a diamond, especially due to his comments about how he wants to play Tadic centrally and our lack of a strong DM presence alongside Romeu. I'd be half inclined to play PEH to get anoter tall player into the squad, but considering how bad he's been at marking from set pieces he's probably not much of an improvement on JWP in that respect. I think Puel might well go for this, especially as Gabbiadini is supposed to be excellent at cutting in from the left: ---------------------Forster-------------------- Cedric------Stephens------Yoshida------Bertrand ---------------------Romeu--------------------- ----Ward-Prowse----------------Davis---------- ---------------------Tadic---------------------- -----Gabbiadini-----------------Redmond-------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useful Idiot Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Sorry, that should read Gabbiadini from the right, not left. Had a brain fart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Nice bit of propaganda for the game! [emoji106][emoji56][emoji122] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 As Puel's had a couple of weeks to work on the team I wouldn't be surprised if he reverts to a diamond, especially due to his comments about how he wants to play Tadic centrally and our lack of a strong DM presence alongside Romeu. I'd be half inclined to play PEH to get anoter tall player into the squad, but considering how bad he's been at marking from set pieces he's probably not much of an improvement on JWP in that respect. I think Puel might well go for this, especially as Gabbiadini is supposed to be excellent at cutting in from the left: ---------------------Forster-------------------- Cedric------Stephens------Yoshida------Bertrand ---------------------Romeu--------------------- ----Ward-Prowse----------------Davis---------- ---------------------Tadic---------------------- -----Gabbiadini-----------------Redmond-------- I'm fairly certain that will be the 11 players that start. Just a question of shape but it's going to be something like that. As you say, it would be good to have some more height in the team as United are quite big and I do worry about that but he may take the view that the best form of defence is for us to be on our game in possession. Bench will presumably be: Hassan, Caceres, McQueen/Martina, Clasie, Hojbjerg, Boufal, Long. The only real other candidates are Gardos, Jay Rod and Sims but I expect Caceres will be ahead of Gardos and he would like to have two central midfielders on the bench so Sims and Jay Rod will miss out. If Caceres is deemed versatile enough you could have another forward instead of McQueen/Martina but that would be a bit of a gamble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 As Puel's had a couple of weeks to work on the team I wouldn't be surprised if he reverts to a diamond, especially due to his comments about how he wants to play Tadic centrally and our lack of a strong DM presence alongside Romeu. I'd be half inclined to play PEH to get anoter tall player into the squad, but considering how bad he's been at marking from set pieces he's probably not much of an improvement on JWP in that respect. I think Puel might well go for this, especially as Gabbiadini is supposed to be excellent at cutting in from the left: ---------------------Forster-------------------- Cedric------Stephens------Yoshida------Bertrand ---------------------Romeu--------------------- ----Ward-Prowse----------------Davis---------- ---------------------Tadic---------------------- -----Gabbiadini-----------------Redmond-------- I admire your confidence but I don't think we would beat Utd starting with 10 players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 I admire your confidence but I don't think we would beat Utd starting with 10 players Count again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Count again Yup, 10.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 There are 11. Your device is gash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Is there any evidence whatsoever that Caceres may start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Is there any evidence whatsoever that Caceres may start? No. He won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 No Jay Rod in the training videos ?? Injured again or dropped for throwing his shin pads on camera?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboy Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Is there any evidence whatsoever that Caceres may start? Yes he plays for us therefore he could play hope that helps !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefoggy Posted 24 February, 2017 Share Posted 24 February, 2017 Nice bit of propaganda for the game! Oh my goodness, if I wasn't excited before i sure am now!!!!!! Love this!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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