Saints foreva Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 Draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 Even though Mario Lemina and the Lying Dutchman would, when match fit and available, be in my strongest XI, I don't think a change of two players is the difference between us and the Swans. Feeling confident we will win this to be followed by something of a meltdown on here from those who prefer to have things to moan about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWD Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 Surprised at people continuing to suggest Tadic and Boufal in the same team. It doesn't work and leaves us too exposed (especially until Lemina gets in the side and provides a bit more defensive cover). No idea where Lemina is in terms of fitness but would be good to see him get minutes from the bench. Forster Cedric - Yoshida - Stephens - Bertrand ---JWP ------- Romeu ------ Davis ---- Redmond --- Gabbiadini --- Tadic ---- The first game of the season never fails to disappoint (Leeds aside) so I'm going for 0-0, or even 0-1 with added meltdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 https://www.swanseacity.com/news/jack-armys-out-force-southampton That is top support from Swansea (although I didn't think they away end holds 3400 unless they've got rid of the segregation netting) Will make it a good atmosphere with the home end being sold out as well. 3,200 max I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 Surprised at people continuing to suggest Tadic and Boufal in the same team. It doesn't work and leaves us too exposed (especially until Lemina gets in the side and provides a bit more defensive cover). No idea where Lemina is in terms of fitness but would be good to see him get minutes from the bench... Claud Puel was of the opinion he could play Tadic and Boufal together. Before and after he said that in January both have overcome injuries that limited one or the other at times and since then they have had over six months to become accustomed to each other's play in training. There is no reason why they should be treated as an either/or, especially when the alternatives do not carry the same goal threat. As for Lemina, agree it will be interesting to see if Pellegrino has seen enough of him to include him amongst the subs because you have to be sure that all the subs are worth their place in the team on the day. As always of course, whether any substitute comes on depends on the state of play at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 3,200 max I think. I thought it was 10% or 3000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 Was 3100 last season I think, was 3200 before that. Think they added additional segregation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 3,200 max I think. I think the allocation we give is something like 3,300, must be one of the biggest in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 Yoshida went off injured vs Sevilla, but was back in training today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 (edited) Yoshida went off injured vs Sevilla, but was back in training today... Phew. Edited 9 August, 2017 by Appy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 I think the allocation we give is something like 3,300, must be one of the biggest in the league. Crazy we give more than Arsenal do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 ShameWho have we got better that can play? Strange comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 9 August, 2017 Author Share Posted 9 August, 2017 Shame Retard alert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 Retard alert. It was tongue in cheek, probably should've added a wink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 3,200 max I think. I'm told we give just over 3300. Almost certainly the biggest in the league I think. Swansea and West Ham have sold out plus Watford have also taken the full allocation so we'll see some big followings at St Marys, playing 3pm Saturday helps plus the £20 tickets. Shame we're not offered that price by other clubs, plus our ticket office prefers to take the smaller allocation. https://www.watfordfc.com/matches/tickets/away-tickets-southampton-prices-sales-info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 The away allocation is less than years ago as for recent seasons they have netting in the itchen corner. This has only been there for about 4 or 5 seasons now, seems a bit pointless as there are always coppers and stewards along those stairs anyway so the club is missing a couple hundred or so seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 Appy seems to have it in for Yoshida. Bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 1-1 I predict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 0-0. Start of a 38 scoreless draw run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 0-0. Start of a 38 scoreless draw run. Which would probably be enough to keep us up, so smiles all round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 Appy seems to have it in for Yoshida. Bizarre. Just don't rate him, not got it in for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 Cant be bothered to research but dont we have a pretty poor win ratio for first games of the season? Seem to remember that Leeds 3-1 after promotion back to the Championship was last opening day winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 https://www.swanseacity.com/news/jack-armys-out-force-southampton That is top support from Swansea (although I didn't think they away end holds 3400 unless they've got rid of the segregation netting) Will make it a good atmosphere with the home end being sold out as well. I think (after being intrigued and then spending a while on google maps, it's more than just a hunch) we are one of the better grounds to get to for them travel wise. I think, though it's close with a few others, only West Brom give fans in Swansea a shorter trip by car. Admittedly, it's still around 3 hours, but perhaps being first game of the season, and a good chance of 3 points (no doubt that's how they see it) might help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 Just don't rate him, not got it in for him. That might have been ok to say from 2012 to 2016. But last season he was at a higher level and improved significantly, he doesn't make as many mistakes any more and looks a lot more composed on the ball. I'd prefer Stephens & van Dijk (or a new CB if he goes), but Yoshida playing isn't the disaster you make out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 18-0 with gabbi and boufal getting all the goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 Cant be bothered to research but dont we have a pretty poor win ratio for first games of the season? Seem to remember that Leeds 3-1 after promotion back to the Championship was last opening day winner Away to West Brom shortly after Rickie scored his first goal for Scotland, 1-0 win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 Claud Puel was of the opinion he could play Tadic and Boufal together. Before and after he said that in January both have overcome injuries that limited one or the other at times and since then they have had over six months to become accustomed to each other's play in training. There is no reason why they should be treated as an either/or, especially when the alternatives do not carry the same goal threat. As for Lemina, agree it will be interesting to see if Pellegrino has seen enough of him to include him amongst the subs because you have to be sure that all the subs are worth their place in the team on the day. As always of course, whether any substitute comes on depends on the state of play at the time. It's not necessarily Tadic and Boufal. But add Redmond as well and you have a problem. It doesn't really matter what Puel said, every time he put the three of them on our midfield dissipated and we totally lost control of the game. Bournemouth at home being the best and possibly first example. I totally understood Puel's reason for doing it, I may well have done the same - we had the better of the game, we were pushing but just lacked that cutting edge. We added the third musketeer, Bournemouth stuck an extra man in the middle and they pulverised us for the final 20 minutes. A one off perhaps, except we did again a week or two later, and then at least another time before the season was out and the result was the same every time - we looked worse, not better. And I say that with a heavy heart - with no obvious AMC in the side it would brilliant if we could get them all in, the answer to all our prayers in fact. Who knows, maybe Pellegrino will find a solution which incorporates them, but until they demonstrate otherwise, I'm going to be sceptical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 I'd sooner have Gardos than the new chap. I think he is called the Polish bloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 I think he is called the Polish bloke I've already seen Alpines new name for him. Jan Bedracrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 Gabby to relish a fresh start like when he first signed for us. 2-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 3,200 max I think. I thought it was 10% or 3000? It's a minimum 10% of capacity up to 3,000 for League games, anything over 3,000 is down to the individual club. At St Mary's I believe the club give slightly over the max due to where the under-stand segregation is to keep rivals apart on the concourse - the area includes over 3,200 seats but any segregation (over the seats) comes out of the away allocation so the (if max) visitors figure is usually between 31,500-3,200. Seems weird the Swansea OS are saying "3,400" as that would include Saints ST holder seats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 between 3,150-3,200. Seems weird the Swansea OS are saying "3,400" as that would include Saints ST holder seats! I aint paying a fiver to post on a bleedin' football forum but the lack of edit facility is **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 I aint paying a fiver to post on a bleedin' football forum but the lack of edit facility is **** Bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 That might have been ok to say from 2012 to 2016. But last season he was at a higher level and improved significantly, he doesn't make as many mistakes any more and looks a lot more composed on the ball. I'd prefer Stephens & van Dijk (or a new CB if he goes), but Yoshida playing isn't the disaster you make out. Yes thank you, I watch him every week, he's fine, but we should be looking to do better than "fine" at CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 9 August, 2017 Share Posted 9 August, 2017 0-0. Start of a 38 scoreless draw run. ... and a 17th place finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk Posted 10 August, 2017 Share Posted 10 August, 2017 1-0 Redmond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbert Posted 10 August, 2017 Share Posted 10 August, 2017 Mike Jones will be reffing - from memory, he's quite card happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 10 August, 2017 Share Posted 10 August, 2017 Bye. Why, where are you going? Going for the old favourite, 3-1, couple for Gabby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 10 August, 2017 Share Posted 10 August, 2017 Mike Jones will be reffing - from memory, he's quite card happy A quick look on Soccerbase shows he ref'd us 3 times last season, all at St. Mary's. Losses to Chelsea and West Brom (in which he sent VvD off) and the 1-0 win over....... Swansea!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 10 August, 2017 Share Posted 10 August, 2017 Yes thank you, I watch him every week, he's fine, but we should be looking to do better than "fine" at CB. Yep, he's not good enough for a club that want to be challenging for a Europa League place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 10 August, 2017 Share Posted 10 August, 2017 I can only ever remember 2 wins on the opening day in the Prem - Coventry away 1999 and West Brom away 2013. Think it'll be a draw - 1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Saint Posted 10 August, 2017 Share Posted 10 August, 2017 Sigurdson definately out for Swansea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 August, 2017 Share Posted 10 August, 2017 (edited) Forster Cedric Yoshida Stephens Bertrand Romeu Davis © JWP Tadic Redmond Gabbi Subs: Taylor, Pied, Lemina, Hojbjerg, Boufal, Long, Austin Injured/Dropped/On-Strike: McCarthy, Targett, Flanagan, Van Dijk, Gardos, Clasie, Gallagher, Wood, Jones, Bednarek, McQueen, Sims, Hesketh, Valery Saints 2 Swansea 0 (Gabbi 23, Austin, 81) Attendance: 30,975 Best pie: Chicken Balti Edited 10 August, 2017 by trousers Thought better of starting with 10 players! Should probably also have a CB on the bench but hey ho.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 10 August, 2017 Share Posted 10 August, 2017 Forster Cedric Yoshida Stephens Bertrand Romeu Davis © Tadic Redmond Gabbi Subs: Taylor, Pied, Lemina, JWP, Boufal, Long, Austin Injured/Dropped/On-Strike: McCarthy, Targett, Flanagan, Van Dijk, Gardos, Clasie, Hojbjerg, Gallagher, Wood, Jones, Bednarek, McQueen, Sims, Hesketh, Valery Saints 2 Swansea 0 (Gabbi 23, Austin, 81) Attendance: 30,975 Best pie: Chicken Balti We'd probably do better with 11 players. I'd choose JWP as the 11th. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 August, 2017 Share Posted 10 August, 2017 We'd probably do better with 11 players. I'd choose JWP as the 11th. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Yep, just spotted that! Thought I'd snuck the update in without anyone noticing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 10 August, 2017 Share Posted 10 August, 2017 Subs: Taylor, Pied, Lemina, JWP, Boufal, Long, Austin What would we do if one of the centre backs was injured during the game? Unusual for a team not to have centre back cover as one of the 7 subs, so Bednarek may need to be an option on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_TOAST Posted 10 August, 2017 Share Posted 10 August, 2017 sorry if Ive missed it, but is there due to be a press conference ? last season was on a Thurs about 3pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 10 August, 2017 Share Posted 10 August, 2017 Yep, just spotted that! Thought I'd snuck the update in without anyone noticing. Nice try. [emoji6] Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 August, 2017 Share Posted 10 August, 2017 What would we do if one of the centre backs was injured during the game? Unusual for a team not to have centre back cover as one of the 7 subs, so Bednarek may need to be an option on the bench. Yep, just added that omission to my own observation too. My thinking is that we could probably shuffle Bertrand into CB but not ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 August, 2017 Share Posted 10 August, 2017 Nice try. [emoji6] At least no-one has disputed my pie choice....yet..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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