The Mac Attack Posted 17 February, 2017 Share Posted 17 February, 2017 Great news - Thank you to all that have replied!! Trousers, that screen shot was exactly what I saw yesterday and was trying to verify.Delighted you took a screenshot! Enjoy the Final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 17 February, 2017 Share Posted 17 February, 2017 Great news - Thank you to all that have replied!! Trousers, that screen shot was exactly what I saw yesterday and was trying to verify.Delighted you took a screenshot! Enjoy the Final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 17 February, 2017 Share Posted 17 February, 2017 Changed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 17 February, 2017 Share Posted 17 February, 2017 I wonder if we have a match lined-up for this weekend / early next week for him to play in? IMO would be sensible, just to keep the teams legs ticking over and maintain match fitness. Anyone know where in Spain the squad have gone? Glad they've not gone Dubai or New York as others have tbh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 17 February, 2017 Share Posted 17 February, 2017 Would go 4-2-3-1 Foster Cedric Caceres Yoshi Bertrand Davis Romeu Boufal Tadic Redmond Gabbiadini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 17 February, 2017 Share Posted 17 February, 2017 Changed it 'Mighty' because we 'might' win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shance Posted 17 February, 2017 Share Posted 17 February, 2017 Ok then. Me and a mate are staying in Islington Saturday night as we know some lads there. Anyone know where the best place to drink will be on Sunday morning/afternoon before the game that's not too far from Wembley? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 17 February, 2017 Share Posted 17 February, 2017 All noises coming from the club are suggesting this... No sure how I feel about it to be honest. It'll be his first appearance as a Saints player and he hasn't played a competitive 90min in some time. On the other hand, Stephens vs Zlatan is equally unappealing. Out of interest which noises from the club suggest Caceres will start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 17 February, 2017 Share Posted 17 February, 2017 IMO would be sensible, just to keep the teams legs ticking over and maintain match fitness. Anyone know where in Spain the squad have gone? Glad they've not gone Dubai or New York as others have tbh! Alicante (according to OR). Maybe we will have a friendly with Hercules u21s or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 Not very impressed at the notion of parachuting in a guy who hasn't played in over a year into a cup final at expense of our own youngster who played so well to get us there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shance Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 Ok then. Me and a mate are staying in Islington Saturday night as we know some lads there. Anyone know where the best place to drink will be on Sunday morning/afternoon before the game that's not too far from Wembley? Cheers. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice29 Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 Not very impressed at the notion of parachuting in a guy who hasn't played in over a year into a cup final at expense of our own youngster who played so well to get us there. Hopefully we'll get someone in on loan to help give us cover alongside Stephens whilst Van Dijk is out. Done..and now you're not impressed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 Done..and now you're not impressed? Cover does not mean starting a league final without having played a competitive match in over a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 My ticket arrived in the post this morning, hurrah! Off out to buy a fire-proof safe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice29 Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 Cover does not mean starting a league final without having played a competitive match in over a year. Nobody has said he's starting yet tbf and if it gets to match day and the people working with him everday think he's A) Better than Stephens B) Fit enough to play then I'm happy he's playing. Couple of further things to think about as well 1) Stephens may have played the last 4? games, but other than that he's hardly been active in competitive football. 2) When it comes down to it, on the day, I want the guy who is going to nullify Zlatan and United. I want the guy who has played at the highest level, I want the guy who has experience of being in and working with one of the best defences in world football. I think if Stephens plays and we win then great. If Stephens plays and we lose, we'll be thinking what if in regards to having this guy on the bench. I dont want to be thinking what if after the game. If the staff think he's capable of playing and is the right man to start then he should play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 Not very impressed at the notion of parachuting in a guy who hasn't played in over a year into a cup final at expense of our own youngster who played so well to get us there. I don't think there's any chance they'll do that. It could seriously damage squad morale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 He obviously won't start. For a number of clear reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 I don't think there's any chance they'll do that. It could seriously damage squad morale. Wouldn't if we won the cup because of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 (edited) Anyone? London. Edited 18 February, 2017 by Saint_clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammysaint Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 I think we have to start Stephens unless Caceres does get a closed door friendly or a u23 game under his belt first and has really impressed in training. Agree I do not fancy either Yoshi or Stephens vs Zlatan, but if Bertrand and Cedric can stop some crosses along with Romeu and Davis then hopefully that eliminates some pressure, we will need who ever is starting up top to really cut them open, I feel Jay Rod Gabbiadini and Long two of them should start along with Tadic if Boufal is deffo out or only fit enough for the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shance Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 London. Nice one. Cheers mate! See you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 Nobody has said he's starting yet tbf and if it gets to match day and the people working with him everday think he's A) Better than Stephens B) Fit enough to play then I'm happy he's playing. Couple of further things to think about as well 1) Stephens may have played the last 4? games, but other than that he's hardly been active in competitive football. 2) When it comes down to it, on the day, I want the guy who is going to nullify Zlatan and United. I want the guy who has played at the highest level, I want the guy who has experience of being in and working with one of the best defences in world football. I think if Stephens plays and we win then great. If Stephens plays and we lose, we'll be thinking what if in regards to having this guy on the bench. I dont want to be thinking what if after the game. If the staff think he's capable of playing and is the right man to start then he should play. And if Caceres starts and Zlatan tears him a new one (due to him not being match fit) we'll also be thinking what if after the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 I think claude will just assess quickly where Martin is in terms of fitness and sharpness, if he is getting there he will spend most of the training camp get back into playing and then drilling defending back in the UK but a guy who is good enough for barca and juve should be able to pick up our style very quickly. He seems of lean build so probably has good endurance so maybe match sharpness is what he needs to work on over the next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 I have a feeling Puel might opt for the experience of the seasoned international over the raw youngster. He may start with Caceres and see how it goes - if he's comfortable leave him on but if he struggles there's always Stephens on the bench. This is may be too big a game for Stephens but he will be desperate to play and it's a tricky one for Puel that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodymatt Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 Is Bertrand ok? Looks like his foot is wrapped up in this twitter post from Maya. Zoom required, not sure it's that conclusive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 Why on earth can we not buy this white kit? Amazingly short sighted of the club. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 Why on earth can we not buy this white kit? Amazingly short sighted of the club. There's no way they've chosen not to sell it. It'll be time taken to turn them around, but if we win I'm sure they'll flog em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 18 February, 2017 Share Posted 18 February, 2017 There's no way they've chosen not to sell it. It'll be time taken to turn them around, but if we win I'm sure they'll flog em. Not beyond the wit of man to do it quick. Would have shifted 10,000 at £30 a pop Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 Suggestion in the press that De Gea is injured. That would be sad. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 (edited) Not beyond the wit of man to do it quick. Would have shifted 10,000 at £30 a pop Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Would we? I doubt we do much more than 30-40k shirts in total every season, expecting us to shift another 30% or so for one match seems fanciful. And of course you've used the classic stadium expansion argument of let's just cut the price to sell more - new release shirts would be normally be closer to £50. Being that this would be a premium, short run, high risk item you'd have to sell it for its normal RRP. And then there are the logistics. From design sign off to how many sizes are they producing to freight timelines there is a lot to work out. All this for something that between the decision to wear it at the fixture and the point at which the club needs to sell 80% of the stock is about four weeks. While in one world it may be possible to buy time in a factory and air freight the stock, on planet earth the whole thing becomes pointless if the club/under armour lose or nearly lose money on every shirt. It's not beyond the wit of man to understand the club and UA likely did review the opportunity and decided not to proceed. Edited 19 February, 2017 by CB Fry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 If we win, they'll undoubtably release a commemorative shirt next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 Interesting (perhaps) to note that the club have seemingly decided on a zero coverage approach to this week's Spanish training camp. Our social media team are usually all over these visits like a rash, with wall to wall coverage, but next to nothing for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 Interesting (perhaps) to note that the club have seemingly decided on a zero coverage approach to this week's Spanish training camp. Our social media team are usually all over these visits like a rash, with wall to wall coverage, but next to nothing for this one. It's because Van Dijk is fit and we don't want to tip off United... Oh wait, that was a wet dream I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 I have a feeling Puel might opt for the experience of the seasoned international over the raw youngster. He may start with Caceres and see how it goes - if he's comfortable leave him on but if he struggles there's always Stephens on the bench. This is may be too big a game for Stephens but he will be desperate to play and it's a tricky one for Puel that's for sure. In a game that could last 120 minutes, I don't think we are going to want to risk having to make a substitute because a player isn't up to it. If Caceres plays, we will have to be certain that he is good enough and fit enough. As for Boufal, physio room has him down as returning from injury on Friday 26th... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 In a game that could last 120 minutes, I don't think we are going to want to risk having to make a substitute because a player isn't up to it. If Caceres plays, we will have to be certain that he is good enough and fit enough. As for Boufal, physio room has him down as returning from injury on Friday 26th... If you have managed a FF team and ever relied on PhysioRoom you will know its guesswork at best. 26th isn't a Friday either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimborne_saint Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 Interesting (perhaps) to note that the club have seemingly decided on a zero coverage approach to this week's Spanish training camp. Our social media team are usually all over these visits like a rash, with wall to wall coverage, but next to nothing for this one. Think the club agreed that all players media commitments for the final would be done before the trip to Spain and only Puel has to do his usual presser on Friday before the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 Suggestion in the press that De Gea is injured. That would be sad. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Yeah I'd cry a river [emoji6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmacian_saint Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 Ok then. Me and a mate are staying in Islington Saturday night as we know some lads there. Anyone know where the best place to drink will be on Sunday morning/afternoon before the game that's not too far from Wembley? Cheers. I'd advise a couple of places in Finchley Road- only a few minutes away on the Metro line a probably nicer/less packed than in Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 IMO would be sensible, just to keep the teams legs ticking over and maintain match fitness. Anyone know where in Spain the squad have gone? Glad they've not gone Dubai or New York as others have tbh! We haven't got a great record of playing well after more than a week off. It always seems to take a bit too much time in the first game afterwards to get up to full speed. Hopefully this will be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 1) Stephens may have played the last 4? games, but other than that he's hardly been active in competitive football. . ..other than competitive international under-21 matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 ..other than competitive international under-21 matches Which is arguably equivalent to championship level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 Anyone? I guess most people on here are going to Wembley to watch a football match not stand around in a boozer all day - hence no replies. Still, each to his own aye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 ..other than competitive international under-21 matches Which is arguably equivalent to championship level. or putting in another context, a level at which JWP is said to excel in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 Not very impressed at the notion of parachuting in a guy who hasn't played in over a year into a cup final at expense of our own youngster who played so well to get us there. I agree, though Read may have instructed Puel to play our youth product, Stephens, anyway. I think unless Stephens or Yosh are injured Martin won't play. He could be very useful in league matches, though. We need a strong run in to the end of season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever a red and white Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 Let's hope Blackburn put up some sort of fight, maybe even get a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morse Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 I guess most people on here are going to Wembley to watch a football match not stand around in a boozer all day - hence no replies. Still, each to his own aye? yep there won't be a football fan within a mile of any pub, nobody wants alcohol to impair their football experience. However, I would consider myself a Saints fan rather than a football fan and will be off my t1ts on class A by noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 I guess most people on here are going to Wembley to watch a football match not stand around in a boozer all day - hence no replies. Still, each to his own aye? Or some of us are going up on Saturday, coming back Monday to make a weekend of it. Football without booze pah Afraid I am not that familiar enough to advise Shance on specific boozers hence no reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 Our fans need to up their game next week otherwise we'll be drowned out by United singing 'something tells me I'm into something good" like they're doing at Blackburn at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivangolac Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 Our fans need to up their game next week otherwise we'll be drowned out by United singing 'something tells me I'm into something good" like they're doing at Blackburn at the moment. well that has shut them up 1-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 19 February, 2017 Share Posted 19 February, 2017 What is that inane song the United away fans keep singing at every away game? So monotonous…not in the spirit of the game itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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