eurosaint Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 More importantly who will be on penalties this time? We are playing Man Utd - we will not be given a penalty !
Colinjb Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 No Pogba, No Ibrahimovic, focus on the Europa League final, likely to play their reserves/fringe players. I look forward to seeing how we fail to win this one. I have never seen us beat Man Utd in person, so apologies beforehand.
eelpie Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 I just went with a straight forward saints win. £37 on returns £100. United will be weak and any 1st team players will not risk missing a European cup final. Hoping for a comfortable 3-1 I don't get this United are playing their second string team so they will be pushovers thing. Why would they not be playing to win? They have next season's career ambitions to want to play their very best. Just don't let us (and our footballers) get complacent. We always lose when we do.
Pamplemousse Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 I had a dream that it was 1-1 after 90 minutes, and for some reason, I stopped watching at that point. Later on in the evening, I went online only to see that Man Utd's goalkeeper had scored a 93rd minute winner.
LGTL Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Wouldn't surprise me if the pitch was under about 10 feet of water by kick off.
eddie Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Reminds me of Man City a few seasons ago when they played a second string team and we smashed them. Could go either way but it really depends on what second string means. Fellani, Mata, Rooney, Martial might all play to rest Herrera, Lindegard, Mykitarian and Rashford. I fail to see how a supposedly 'reserve' team sheet is any better for us. It'll be tough, depends on who wants it more, blah blah blah. I trust that Pied (based on one game, yes I'm aware), Romeu, Bertrand, Gabbiadini and Davis will put in their (at least now) consistently quality, controlled, hard working performances. Want to put Yoshida, Stephens and JWP in that list but hesitated. It just depends on the likes of Tadic, Redmond, Boufal, Long, Forster etc. to have 'on' days rather than 'off' days...if that happens and they are calm, creative, hard working and not giving away stupid balls/mistakes, we will win this match something like 2-1.
Pilchards Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Wouldn't surprise me if the pitch was under about 10 feet of water by kick off. I remember a situation like this once before and they even turned on the sprinklers just before kick off. I do believe our pitch has a great draining system so no matter how much rain falls it will be a dry pitch.
Gingeletiss Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 I don't get this United are playing their second string team so they will be pushovers thing. Why would they not be playing to win? They have next season's career ambitions to want to play their very best. Just don't let us (and our footballers) get complacent. We always lose when we do. They can't move up a position from where they are, and won't go down a position either. So why risk injury's with an important match coming up.
Heisenberg Posted 17 May, 2017 Author Posted 17 May, 2017 I don't get this United are playing their second string team so they will be pushovers thing. Why would they not be playing to win? They have next season's career ambitions to want to play their very best. Just don't let us (and our footballers) get complacent. We always lose when we do. They can't move up a position from where they are, and won't go down a position either. So why risk injury's with an important match coming up. This ^ + Jose is encouraging his players to take no risks (watch any of his interviews last 2 weeks) this game is an obligation for United, makes zero difference to the season for them and they will do the minimum necessary to get through it. We will go full strength as being 8th is worth £4m more than being 10th
Convict Colony Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 I liked what Pied and Caceres brougtht to the game last week, considering they have both not played for a long long time I thoguht they were good. I like that as a CB he was bringing the ball out a lot and would be good to see him and virgil strike up a partnership next season if we choose to keep him.
ozzmeister Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Be great to finish 8th and be 'the Best of the Rest'. Realistically 7th (based on the established order being the top 6) is the best we can hope to be going forward. That means catching up with Everton next season!
S-Clarke Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Be great to finish 8th and be 'the Best of the Rest'. Realistically 7th (based on the established order being the top 6) is the best we can hope to be going forward. That means catching up with Everton next season! It will only take a good summer from one of the teams in and around the 40pts mark to close that gap next year, what with the extra games Everton will have....it may not be as straight forward for them. I think we're the side with the least to do to make up the gap, I think we have a lot more quality than the teams around us. You just have to question if we're getting the best from it... But then equally, a bad summer...and you could be going the opposite way.
doddisalegend Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 It will only take a good summer from one of the teams in and around the 40pts mark to close that gap next year, what with the extra games Everton will have....it may not be as straight forward for them. I think we're the side with the least to do to make up the gap, I think we have a lot more quality than the teams around us. You just have to question if we're getting the best from it... But then equally, a bad summer...and you could be going the opposite way. Let's hope Les has been debunked of the myth that we have the best midfield options in the PL for a start...
S-Clarke Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Let's hope Les has been debunked of the myth that we have the best midfield options in the PL for a start... Misguided comment by him, he should draft out what he's going to say before he says it! I don't think he meant it as it came across, but never mind.
benjii Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 It will only take a good summer from one of the teams in and around the 40pts mark to close that gap next year, what with the extra games Everton will have....it may not be as straight forward for them. I think we're the side with the least to do to make up the gap, I think we have a lot more quality than the teams around us. You just have to question if we're getting the best from it... But then equally, a bad summer...and you could be going the opposite way. Assuming Koeman betters his woeful attempt at qualifying for the group stage here....
doddisalegend Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Misguided comment by him, he should draft out what he's going to say before he says it! I don't think he meant it as it came across, but never mind. I thought so to at the time figured it had just come across badly but two transfer windows later we still only have one proper DM in the squad and our centre midfield looks poor when JWP doesn't play so now I think Les actually believed it....
The Flying Finn Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Well I don't think Shane Long will be in the squad tonight. Just seen him out in Eastleigh on crutches.
Shroppie Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Well I don't think Shane Long will be in the squad tonight. Just seen him out in Eastleigh on crutches. Shame. I'd like to see him start alongside Gabbiadini. Pace could be useful. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
musesaint Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Well I don't think Shane Long will be in the squad tonight. Just seen him out in Eastleigh on crutches. Thought he looked in a lot of pain towards the end of the Boro game. No surprise there then ... but a shame. Would've liked to see Shane running at them in the rain. Might have even scored for once
benjii Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 It's raining, and has been most of the day, but it's nothing particularly heavy. Pitch will be fine. The above scenario would be vaguely amusing though.
SKD Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Shame. I'd like to see him start alongside Gabbiadini. Pace could be useful. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk I actually think Gabbiadini and Austin would be a good partnership. Gabbiadini has the pace to cause the defense trouble and Austin, whilst its not his best trait, has the aerial ability to hold the ball up / challenge long forward balls with Gabbiadini picking up the pieces. The trouble is, is Claude brave enough to risk not having a bank of 4 and 5 against a top 6 side? Would still like to see us try 3-4-3, but can't see that happening at this late stage of the season. 2-1 - Austin & Bertrand - Rashford
Lighthouse Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Thought he looked in a lot of pain towards the end of the Boro game. No surprise there then ... but a shame. Would've liked to see Shane running at them in the rain. Might have even scored for once Indeed, his first touch might have skidded 40 yards off the wet surface and slipped through De Gea's gloves.
S-Clarke Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Indeed, his first touch might have skidded 40 yards off the wet surface and slipped through De Gea's gloves. Probably quite likely he'd miss and hit De Gea in Manchester apparently, it's the young kid Pereria playing in goal tonight - De Gea didn't travel. I'd say this is a good opportunity to test him, get some shots in, put him under pressure etc, but I won't hold my breath.
Colinjb Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Any chance of the game being rained off? It's not stopped all day here.
Weston Saint Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Initially was not going as I was staying at cricket, then with rain decided to go as no one was going to use my season ticket. A few minutes ago had an invite from a friend to be there at 5.15 to join him in a corporate box with all that goes with it:) No brainer! Hope we play better than we have been at home. Put out the team that started the cup final!
saint1977 Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Probably quite likely he'd miss and hit De Gea in Manchester apparently, it's the young kid Pereria playing in goal tonight - De Gea didn't travel. I'd say this is a good opportunity to test him, get some shots in, put him under pressure etc, but I won't hold my breath. That is a big bonus, De Gea has arguably saved them on their last 2-3 visits here. Mind you, as you say, any advantage relies on us actually showing something approaching attacking intent and testing Pereira. No excuses for negative tactics tonight, fast pressing football and let's have a proper go.
benjii Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Any chance of the game being rained off? It's not stopped all day here. No.
trousers Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Any chance of the game being rained off? It's not stopped all day here. Club just tweeted this photo
JRM Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Still a couple of hundred seats left for the game, mostly at the back of the Chapel stand so will be nice and dry.
Matthew Le God Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Any chance of the game being rained off? It's not stopped all day here. When has a Premier League game ever been "rained off"? It isn't a common occurrence, as pitches all have superb drainage systems.
Marsdinho Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 When has a Premier League game ever been "rained off"? It isn't a common occurrence, as pitches all have superb drainage systems. We had a home game at SMS against Palace called off due to rain, cant remember if it was league or cup.
suewhistle Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 We had a game against Leicester delayed 30-45 minutes due to a cloudburst. Fratton Park might see a postponement and you'd get wet in the stand, but we should be fine. Currently getting wet inside in a Wetherspoons...
Colinjb Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 We had a home game at SMS against Palace called off due to rain, cant remember if it was league or cup. Absolutely, remember it well, hence why I asked. Also, before Birmingham in the Championship the heavens absolutely opened, a Steward I was friendly with confirmed that had it continued the game would have been postponed.
Marsdinho Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 All this talk of rain...its been 27 degrees and sunny here all day!
the saint in winchester Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Pull the roof shut and we'll be fine. Oh wait, we don't have a roof.
trousers Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Any news on Bertrand? Les probably sold him half hour after Ralph announced we didn't need to sell anyone...
LGTL Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 When has a Premier League game ever been "rained off"? It isn't a common occurrence, as pitches all have superb drainage systems. Wasn't Premier League but Man City had a CL game rained off this season. You remind me of Puel. Dull.
Dusic Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Bertrand likely just rested as Stephens and Cedric have been lately. He has played every game for a while now. Big game for Targett, he always looks short of PL class for me, especially in a back four when required to defend and attack - be interesting to see how he does against good players like Mata and Mhikitaryan.
captainchris Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Is Puel on this planet ? Don't dare have a good game playing for this guy - you will be dropped for sure next match! Does he have a massive ego or does he enjoy ****ing his players off, unless your name is Tadic of course or Forster.
Dusic Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Is Puel on this planet ? Don't dare have a good game playing for this guy - you will be dropped for sure next match! Does he have a massive ego or does he enjoy ****ing his players off, unless your name is Tadic of course or Forster. Surely 10 of the 11 were nailed on starters in this game? To me at least...
trousers Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Is Puel on this planet ? Don't dare have a good game playing for this guy - you will be dropped for sure next match! Does he have a massive ego or does he enjoy ****ing his players off, unless your name is Tadic of course or Forster. He does it just to annoy a few posters on here. Works a treat every time.
DT Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Would have played Clasie. Man u still look very strong offemsively Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Manuel Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Well, a win against United is a decent win for me, whichever team they put out. Hopefully we can take advantage and start to nail that 8th down hard!
James Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Good to see the rotation policy continue to the final week of the season! Shame for Clasie - has been decent in his last two games. Is better than Davis as a DM for me.
Manuel Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 Hate the fact Fellaini is on. Lots of crosses to defend today then.
Chris27687 Posted 17 May, 2017 Posted 17 May, 2017 It's the league cup final team minus Bertrand? Seems like a good idea.
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