Lighthouse Posted 8 April, 2017 Share Posted 8 April, 2017 Bit of a mixed bag for City at the mo, in terms of form. Hopefully the team who played in Monaco will turn up, not the one which won 5-0 at West Ham. Same team baring J Rod in for Long, it it were up to me. Hopefully Gabbi can be fit enough for the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 8 April, 2017 Share Posted 8 April, 2017 Shane has to start for me. His weaknesses are there for all to see but his energy and movement causes havoc even if the end product is often missing, meaning he often creates gaps for other players. The game he didn't start this week we drew 0-0, the two that he did we won and scored 4 goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 8 April, 2017 Share Posted 8 April, 2017 Shane has to start for me. His weaknesses are there for all to see but his energy and movement causes havoc even if the end product is often missing, meaning he often creates gaps for other players. The game he didn't start this week we drew 0-0, the two that he did we won and scored 4 goals. Have to agree, if Gabbi isn't fit it has to be Long, no way should Jay Rod start I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 8 April, 2017 Share Posted 8 April, 2017 If Gabbi plays, we'll get at least a draw. We can't afford to miss a load of chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 8 April, 2017 Share Posted 8 April, 2017 i think Jay Rod will be sold in the summer, to a championship side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cool Posted 8 April, 2017 Share Posted 8 April, 2017 If Gabbi plays, we'll get at least a draw. We can't afford to miss a load of chances. We probably need a few points against the big teams if we want to finish 8th. 5 of our last 8 are at home but 5 of the 8 are against top teams. I've currently got us pencilled in for 51 points... 15 Apr Southampton v Manchester City = 0 25 Apr Chelsea v Southampton = 0 29 Apr Southampton v Hull City = 3 7 May Liverpool v Southampton = 1 13 May Middlesbrough v Southampton = 3 21 May Southampton v Stoke City = 3 TBA Southampton v Arsenal = 1 TBA Southampton v Manchester Utd = 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danjosaint Posted 8 April, 2017 Share Posted 8 April, 2017 Have to agree with above posters long should start if gabbi not fit , they are week when pressurised at the back that could be our best opportunity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 8 April, 2017 Share Posted 8 April, 2017 I agree about Long. He can't finish his dinner but does a lot of good stuff of the ball, and is better than Rodriguez in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 8 April, 2017 Share Posted 8 April, 2017 I agree about Long. He can't finish his dinner but does a lot of good stuff of the ball, and is better than Rodriguez in the air. He was involved in the build up to the goal today in a way I can't imagine Jrod doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 8 April, 2017 Share Posted 8 April, 2017 He was involved in the build up to the goal today in a way I can't imagine Jrod doing. Yeah, it's sad to say it but JRod just doesn't cut it at this level any more. Think we will sell him in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 8 April, 2017 Share Posted 8 April, 2017 Gabbi SURELY is going to be fit for this one?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 8 April, 2017 Share Posted 8 April, 2017 Yeah, it's sad to say it but JRod just doesn't cut it at this level any more. Think we will sell him in the summer. Maybe replace him with Josh King from Bournemouth who is turning into a very decent PL striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Perrin Posted 9 April, 2017 Share Posted 9 April, 2017 I agree about Long. He can't finish his dinner but does a lot of good stuff of the ball, and is better than Rodriguez in the air. http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39541762 Claudio Bravo hasn't saved a shot on target since January 2nd. Whilst I'd play Long instead of JRod, I doubt Claudio's duck will continue unless Gabbi is fit! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 9 April, 2017 Share Posted 9 April, 2017 Same tactics for how we played against Liverpool and got two wins out of two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 9 April, 2017 Share Posted 9 April, 2017 Gabbi SURELY is going to be fit for this one?? Can't rush a groin injury really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 9 April, 2017 Share Posted 9 April, 2017 Could be a cracking match. Our best bet is to attack them. Whilst they are obviously quality on the ball their defending is mid table obscurity at best. Let's take it to them. No pressure on us so let's have a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 9 April, 2017 Share Posted 9 April, 2017 Can't rush a groin injury really. Yeah but the talk was he had a fitness test for WBA so if true you'd think he'll be back a week later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 9 April, 2017 Share Posted 9 April, 2017 Only 2 points off the top 6 - would be nice to get a few points off them which would augur well for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 10 April, 2017 Share Posted 10 April, 2017 This game is virtually sold out just about 100 tickets left in block 43 that was surprisingly sent back by Man City (£20 tickets you'd have thought they'd bring more) will be interesting to see if any of our injured players feature tonight at St Marys in the u23s against Liverpool on their way back to fitness. Going to miss Romeu for this game , a big test for Stephens and Yoshida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 10 April, 2017 Share Posted 10 April, 2017 This game is virtually sold out just about 100 tickets left in block 43 that was surprisingly sent back by Man City (£20 tickets you'd have thought they'd bring more) will be interesting to see if any of our injured players feature tonight at St Marys in the u23s against Liverpool on their way back to fitness. Going to miss Romeu for this game , a big test for Stephens and Yoshida. I can't see any of the other 'Big 6' team struggling to sell 3,000 tickets for an away game. It was the same last season with City, we got the extra block for home fans then too. TBF, it'll probably be a good, noisy 2,500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 10 April, 2017 Share Posted 10 April, 2017 We are still without a league win over the BIG 6 this season and would be v.good to end that run ASAP Man C have only won 1 of the last 5 on the road - they are beatable for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 April, 2017 Share Posted 10 April, 2017 This game is virtually sold out just about 100 tickets left in block 43 that was surprisingly sent back by Man City (£20 tickets you'd have thought they'd bring more) will be interesting to see if any of our injured players feature tonight at St Marys in the u23s against Liverpool on their way back to fitness. Going to miss Romeu for this game , a big test for Stephens and Yoshida. Does Romeu's Premier League ban apply to the U23s? If not, then I guess he'll play to keep his match fitness levels up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 10 April, 2017 Share Posted 10 April, 2017 Does Romeu's Premier League ban apply to the U23s? If not, then I guess he'll play to keep his match fitness levels up? what a daft question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 April, 2017 Share Posted 10 April, 2017 what a daft question Thanks. It takes years of practice to be as daft as me. I'm assuming your intellect comes naturally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 10 April, 2017 Share Posted 10 April, 2017 We are still without a league win over the BIG 6 this season and would be v.good to end that run ASAP Man C have only won 1 of the last 5 on the road - they are beatable for sure. TBF we beat Liverpool twice in the EFL cup and bettered Man U in the final. We also were pretty unlucky v Arsenal (robbed!) and Spurs away so shouldn't have anything to fear, might as well have a go ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 10 April, 2017 Share Posted 10 April, 2017 Game now sold out should be good atmosphere hopefully! COYR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSeb Posted 10 April, 2017 Share Posted 10 April, 2017 what a daft question Christ, you are quite something. Honestly if I'd been wrong in my predictions as regularly and to such an extent as you have been, and thrown as many ridiculous paddies at the slightest sign of adversity, I wouldn't have the audacity to criticise other posters in the manner you do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 11 April, 2017 Share Posted 11 April, 2017 TBF we beat Liverpool twice in the EFL cup and bettered Man U in the final. We also were pretty unlucky v Arsenal (robbed!) and Spurs away so shouldn't have anything to fear, might as well have a go ! And in the league we still have to play City, Chelsea, Arsenal, United and Liverpool of the top 6 so we may actually end up with a good record against them (again). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 11 April, 2017 Share Posted 11 April, 2017 I can't see any of the other 'Big 6' team struggling to sell 3,000 tickets for an away game. It was the same last season with City, we got the extra block for home fans then too. TBF, it'll probably be a good, noisy 2,500. yeah I agree for a 5.30 Saturday game they'll be noisy enough, their 2500 allocation is sold out but was on general sale for a while which shows despite their big home crowds they are not in the same league as others with genuine big fanbases. Despite paying £20 instead of last year's £42 I don't think any team has brought more fans than the previous year. It does make it strange in the Northam with the whole away end stood, usual home end stood then block 43 stuck in the middle mostly sat down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 11 April, 2017 Share Posted 11 April, 2017 Result will depend on what City side Pep turns out and the attitude he infuses them with beforehand. Their squad should be right up there with Chelsea but the endless rotation and tinkering throughout the season has been worse than ours and a pivotal reason why they aren't challenging for the title. Pep has been a hindrance. If Pep is focused on the cup and the players pick up that he isn't bothered about the league (which he isn't) then they are there for the taking, especially if Gabbi is fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 11 April, 2017 Share Posted 11 April, 2017 Christ, you are quite something. Honestly if I'd been wrong in my predictions as regularly and to such an extent as you have been, and thrown as many ridiculous paddies at the slightest sign of adversity, I wouldn't have the audacity to criticise other posters in the manner you do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 11 April, 2017 Share Posted 11 April, 2017 Long and Redmond have to start along with Gabbi if fit. City are so stubborn playing out of the back but they don't really have the players able to do it. Their keeper and full backs in particular are very panicky when pressed. Aguero has been poor this season (by his standards) but David Silva has been immense. PEH and Clasie to continue in DM for me, I wouldn't risk Reed as he gives away too many fouls especially against a lightweight attacking side with Silva, De Bruyne, Aguero, Sterling all more than happy to hit the deck at the lightest touch. Can't see either team keeping a clean sheet (unless Fraser goes full Shop Window form). Do we know who the referee is? Can see somebody like Mike Dean giving a dodgy penalty when Sterling goes down like he does 3-4 times a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 11 April, 2017 Share Posted 11 April, 2017 Result will depend on what City side Pep turns out and the attitude he infuses them with beforehand. Their squad should be right up there with Chelsea but the endless rotation and tinkering throughout the season has been worse than ours and a pivotal reason why they aren't challenging for the title. Pep has been a hindrance. If Pep is focused on the cup and the players pick up that he isn't bothered about the league (which he isn't) then they are there for the taking, especially if Gabbi is fit. Agreed, psychologically the title is over so it depends on whether they can focus on the fight for a top 4 place, which they should still get even if they lose a few games before the end of the season with Arsenal imploding and Man United with fixture congestion and a tough run in. It helped us last year playing man city while they had the distraction of the champions league semi final, shame they lost to Monaco in the last round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 11 April, 2017 Share Posted 11 April, 2017 Forster Bertrand Stephens Yoshida Cedric Clasie Davis JWP Tadic Redmond Long Subs: Hassan, Pied, Caceres, Hojbjerg, Boufal, JRod, Gabbiadini (subject to fitness of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 11 April, 2017 Share Posted 11 April, 2017 Forster Bertrand Stephens Yoshida Cedric Clasie Davis JWP Tadic Redmond Long Subs: Hassan, Pied, Caceres, Hojbjerg, Boufal, JRod, Gabbiadini (subject to fitness of course) What a daft line up. Caceres must play or what a waste of insurance money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fez Posted 11 April, 2017 Share Posted 11 April, 2017 Do we know who the referee is? Can see somebody like Mike Dean giving a dodgy penalty when Sterling goes down like he does 3-4 times a game. Ref's Neil Swarbrick. He reffed our 3-0 Arsenal-style defeat at Palace. And our EFL Cup win over Liverpool at St. Mary's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Pete Posted 11 April, 2017 Share Posted 11 April, 2017 We are going to win this 3-1 Heard from someone today that VVD is likely to stay for another season. It's not 100% but comes from someone that would have an idea. I don't doubt that is what Saints think and hope now but my view is still that it mostly depends on who comes in for him. He may be quite happy right now but it may all change if city or Chelsea make a move. His injury may work in our favour though as it may put clubs off offering the big bucks. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 11 April, 2017 Share Posted 11 April, 2017 Yeah but the talk was he had a fitness test for WBA so if true you'd think he'll be back a week later... Groins are a sod, they're always there, making you think you'll be ok and then going again. I've guessed at the Chelsea game before he's on the pitch and I'm sticking with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 11 April, 2017 Share Posted 11 April, 2017 Christ, you are quite something. Honestly if I'd been wrong in my predictions as regularly and to such an extent as you have been, and thrown as many ridiculous paddies at the slightest sign of adversity, I wouldn't have the audacity to criticise other posters in the manner you do! He's certainly something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 11 April, 2017 Share Posted 11 April, 2017 He's certainly something. ... or other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 11 April, 2017 Share Posted 11 April, 2017 Christ, you are quite something. Honestly if I'd been wrong in my predictions as regularly and to such an extent as you have been, and thrown as many ridiculous paddies at the slightest sign of adversity, I wouldn't have the audacity to criticise other posters in the manner you do! Post of the season. I don't think anyone could have put it better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salisbury saints1 Posted 12 April, 2017 Share Posted 12 April, 2017 I think Arsenal are there for the taking at the moment and I think we can get a point from Man U given the wembley performance. 54 points is possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 12 April, 2017 Share Posted 12 April, 2017 We are going to win this 3-1 Heard from someone today that VVD is likely to stay for another season. It's not 100% but comes from someone that would have an idea. I would be amazed if he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 12 April, 2017 Share Posted 12 April, 2017 No Gabbi in the training pictures is a shame. Fingers crossed he's back for Chelsea. Austin must be pretty close too? Must have been out over 4 months now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnet Posted 12 April, 2017 Share Posted 12 April, 2017 Citeh haven't even had 6 clean sheets this season, maybe we'll score even without Gabbi. Top Clean Sheets In 2016/17 So Far Chelsea Thibaut Courtois 13 Tottenham Hotspur Hugo Lloris 12 Manchester United David de Gea 11 Southampton Fraser Forster 11 Stoke City Lee Grant 9 Everton Joel Robles 9 Burnley Tom Heaton 9 Arsenal Petr Cech 8 Middlesbrough Victor Valdes 8 Bournemouth Artur Boruc 6 Its also good to see Forster up there with 11 even though we've had a (supposedly) **** season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom28 Posted 12 April, 2017 Share Posted 12 April, 2017 We are going to win this 3-1 Heard from someone today that VVD is likely to stay for another season. It's not 100% but comes from someone that would have an idea. Ask your 'someone' if they know where VVD is going after the Saints v City game on Saturday..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 12 April, 2017 Share Posted 12 April, 2017 Ask your 'someone' if they know where VVD is going after the Saints v City game on Saturday..... Itk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 12 April, 2017 Share Posted 12 April, 2017 Itk �� My guess is that he will go home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 12 April, 2017 Share Posted 12 April, 2017 Ask your 'someone' if they know where VVD is going after the Saints v City game on Saturday..... VvD is in the squad? Excellent news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 12 April, 2017 Share Posted 12 April, 2017 Ask your 'someone' if they know where VVD is going after the Saints v City game on Saturday..... Well, he's a professional. I doubt it'll be down The Guide Dog.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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