aintforever Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 I would put out the strongest team possible, this is our best chance of a trophy and the players should all be pretty fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 Our starting XI against Palace last year, albeit a round later; McC, Cuco, Yoshi, Fonte, Targett, Clasie, JWP, Reed, Hesketh, Long, Austin Some will argue we rested players and made it to the final, others than we're not in Europe now and we don't need to this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 I would put out the strongest team possible, this is our best chance of a trophy and the players should all be pretty fresh. If we did that, they wouldn't be fresh for the league game only 3 days later. We don't need out best team out to beat Wolves' 1st team. Plus in any case Wolves will probably do similar and field a weakened side, as promotion is far more important for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 I don't think it is so much a question of 'resting players' rather than giving 'fringe players' game time to get/keep them match fit/ready. This means giving game time to all those who could be called upon to play if anyone were to pick up a knock during training (for example). Players who have not yet started a match this season and may have only had some game time during pre-season. Players like: McCarthy Pied Targett McQueen Bednarek PEH Boufal Long Austin I would have added: Gallagher and Classie, but rumours are that they are off Gardos but feel he is too far down the pecking order Lemina, but doubt he will play given the gash on his leg So, the 9 players above plus 2 others. For those 2 I would pick Yoshida over Stephens (as he would be the natural choice for captain, plus I feel Bednarek/Stephens CB pairing is too inexperienced) and JWP (as it seems he has lost his place in the first 11 to Lemina). That would give a starting team something like this: ---------------------------------McCarthy------------------------------- Pied---------------Bednarek----------------Yoshida--------------Targett --------------------JWP----------------------PEH------------------------ Long---------------------------Boufal--------------------------McQueen --------------------------------Austin------------------------------------- Can't say I'm too enthused with a JWP/PEH pairing protecting a Yoshida/Bednarek pairing but hey-ho. I would rather a slight tweak, as in: ---------------------------------McCarthy------------------------------- Pied---------------Bednarek----------------Yoshida-------------McQueen --------------------Romeu----------------------PEH-------------------- JWP-----------------------------Boufal----------------------------Long ---------------------------------Austin---------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 I'd play something like this. McCarthy Cedric Yoshida Stephens Mcqueen JWP Romeu Hojberg Boufal Long Austin The above could be played in a 4231 variant too, with Long on the wing instead, alongside Boufal and JWP and behind Austin. The reason for the above is that why play a completely different second team, we need to build some understanding and consistency, and also it is unfortunate for the substitutes to do well and then in the latter stages of the competition to be forgotten about should they get there. Cedric needs minutes as hes only played in 3 games in total so far (inc preseason), McCarthy just so we fans can see whether he is genuine competition for Forster/plus gives him that match situation. Bertrand can be only one rested for me. Clasie is apparently on his way out so give PEH those minutes + Romeu is invaluable for us and doesn't need rest given we have no Europa League this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Posted 22 August, 2017 Share Posted 22 August, 2017 Looking forward to this, can't complain for £10 per ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 22 August, 2017 Share Posted 22 August, 2017 Judging by those who didn't play last night, and those who need game time, I reckon we'll play something like: Mccarthy Pied Gardos Bednarek Targett JWP Hjoberg Long Boufal McQueen Austin If Flannigan is fit I think he may get a start at RB, or in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 22 August, 2017 Share Posted 22 August, 2017 Does anyone know if Hoot was registered in time for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza82 Posted 22 August, 2017 Share Posted 22 August, 2017 Judging by those who didn't play last night, and those who need game time, I reckon we'll play something like: Mccarthy Pied Gardos Bednarek Targett JWP Hjoberg Long Boufal McQueen Austin If Flannigan is fit I think he may get a start at RB, or in midfield.Unfortunately Flannigan is injured. Had his op today Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 22 August, 2017 Share Posted 22 August, 2017 Unfortunately Flannigan is injured. Had his op today Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk That's sad for the lad, he seemed to be on the way back. Fingers crossed he can make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 Would be a shame if we go back to playing JWP against Wolves as it'll be tantamount to admitting we're not interested in this cup this year. But admittedly we do need to put him in the shop window so it's a tricky one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 Would be a shame if we go back to playing JWP against Wolves as it'll be tantamount to admitting we're not interested in this cup this year. But admittedly we do need to put him in the shop window so it's a tricky one. Not bad. 7/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 If Monday's anything to go by, we're going to get a very physical game. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 Is this expected to be on TV/stream anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 Would be a shame if we go back to playing JWP against Wolves as it'll be tantamount to admitting we're not interested in this cup this year. But admittedly we do need to put him in the shop window so it's a tricky one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 Would be a shame if we go back to playing JWP against Wolves as it'll be tantamount to admitting we're not interested in this cup this year. But admittedly we do need to put him in the shop window so it's a tricky one. If Redmond can stay on the pitch to the end in a Premiership game putting in a performance to make us look like we are also playing with 10 men too, then your wish of seeing JWP out the door is akin to standing in a force 10 gale and piddling into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 Would expect to see the likes of Targett, Mcqueen, Mccarthy, Long, Austin, Hoj, Bedranak etc. Possibly with the extra quality of JWP/Redmond/Boufal/Yoshida sprinkled around the side. Apparently Wolves will be pretty much full strength as well. Neves, cavaliero, Jota, Costa........some proper top level players in their side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 Would expect to see the likes of Targett, Mcqueen, Mccarthy, Long, Austin, Hoj, Bedranak etc. Possibly with the extra quality of JWP/Redmond/Boufal/Yoshida sprinkled around the side. Apparently Wolves will be pretty much full strength as well. Neves, cavaliero, Jota, Costa........some proper top level players in their side.Agreed. This won't be easy. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 I wouldn't be surprised if Lemina starts as well. And Gardos, if he's fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 I wouldn't be surprised if Lemina starts as well. And Gardos, if he's fit. Given the huge cut he had from Saturday, I'd be very surprised...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 reckon we will see about 4 changes. those changes will be for the likes of Austin, JwP, maybe Pied and Boufal I reckon we easily got one of the hardest ties possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 reckon we will see about 4 changes. those changes will be for the likes of Austin, JwP, maybe Pied and Boufal I reckon we easily got one of the hardest ties possible Absolutely, typical really. I think this Wolves team is better than a few PL sides to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 I'd imagine Wolves will field a weakened team, this competition is not their priority this season if they're aiming for promotion. I expect McCarthy to start in goal and Long up top to protect our two injury-prone strikers. Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josebaiw Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 Is this expected to be on TV/stream anywhere?Not listed anywhere globally on the app I use. Every year the second round seems impossible to find. Sent from my XT1580 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 I'm thinking.... McCarthy Cedric Yoshida © Bednarek Targett Romeu Hojbjerg Redmond Boufal Austin Subs: Taylor, McQueen, Stephens, JWP, Tadic, Gabbiadini, Long Rested/Dropped/Injured/Sulking/On their way out of the door: Forster, Pied, Gardos, Bertrand, van Dijk, Lemina, Davis, Clasie, Sims, Hesketh, Wood, Jones, Flannigan, Valery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 I'm thinking.... McCarthy Cedric Yoshida © Bednarek Targett Romeu Hojbjerg Redmond Boufal Austin Subs: Taylor, McQueen, Stephens, JWP, Tadic, Gabbiadini, Long I think we may use 11 players in the starting line-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 on reflection, I reckon.. Forster Pied Yoshida Stephens Targett Romeu Hoj Tadic JwP Boufal Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 I think we may use 11 players in the starting line-up. Bugger... I do that quite a lot! Spending half my life on here is obviously driving me senile Chuck JWP in the starting 11 in that case, with Davis on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 I'm thinking.... McCarthy Cedric Yoshida © Bednarek Targett Romeu Hojbjerg Redmond Boufal Austin Subs: Taylor, McQueen, Stephens, JWP, Tadic, Gabbiadini, Long Rested/Dropped/Injured/Sulking/On their way out of the door: Forster, Pied, Gardos, Bertrand, van Dijk, Lemina, Davis, Clasie, Sims, Hesketh, Wood, Jones, Flannigan, Valery Can't see Romeu being risked or pre-sale Cedric. Reckon JWP might play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 Can't see Romeu being risked or pre-sale Cedric. Reckon JWP might play.Cedric's going nowhere but won't play. It'll be Pied. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 Agree Pied will play, he looked decent pre season. Looking forward to seeing McCarthy play, got a feeling there will be a few goals in this and extra time. Looks like it'll be a small crowd, think highest attendance in the round so far was at Leeds last night 17k would be good if we have a decent walk up and beat that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 (edited) MP's Pre-match interview... https://southamptonfc.com/news/2017-08-23/video-mauricio-pellegrino-southampton-wolves Says that Targett has picked up an injury so is doubtful. So a start for McQueen I guess Edited 23 August, 2017 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordic Saint Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 Agree Pied will play, he looked decent pre season. Looking forward to seeing McCarthy play, got a feeling there will be a few goals in this and extra time. Looks like it'll be a small crowd, think highest attendance in the round so far was at Leeds last night 17k would be good if we have a decent walk up and beat that. Looks like we're on course to beat that highest attendance by several thousand, with a 20,000+ crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 MP's Pre-match interview... https://southamptonfc.com/news/2017-08-23/video-mauricio-pellegrino-southampton-wolves Says that Targett has picked up an injury so is doubtful. So a start for McQueen I guessProbably right. I thought McQueen might play a more attacking role, but my guess now for the front four would be Austin, with JWP, Boufal and Long, assuming Sims and Hesketh still out. Back four of Pied, Stephens/Yoshida, Bedarnek, McQueen. Lemina and Romeu/Davis in midfield. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 MP's Pre-match interview... https://southamptonfc.com/news/2017-08-23/video-mauricio-pellegrino-southampton-wolves Says that Targett has picked up an injury so is doubtful. So a start for McQueen I guess I rate McQueen as the better player so not unhappy with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey-deacons-left-nut Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 anyone knwo if there are tickets available n the door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 MP on the game... We need to be focused this is another competition and will be a tough game wolves are in good form and this is an important game we need to keep going on the track we are on will be a difficult game we will make changes as we will have another game saturday There are a lot of teams who have high potential, wolves are one of them we have another tough game on sat we have to be humble and focused on this game this game is another step that we try to win if we win, we look to the next game we try to improve in our good style and the squad is ready we have matt targett as a doubt, he is the only player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 MP on the game... We need to be focused this is another competition and will be a tough game wolves are in good form and this is an important game we need to keep going on the track we are on will be a difficult game we will make changes as we will have another game saturday There are a lot of teams who have high potential, wolves are one of them we have another tough game on sat we have to be humble and focused on this game this game is another step that we try to win if we win, we look to the next game we try to improve in our good style and the squad is ready we have matt targett as a doubt, he is the only player At least he didn't say "this game has interesting possibilities". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 At least he didn't say "this game has interesting possibilities".But surely it does? [emoji6] Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 anyone knwo if there are tickets available n the door? Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 His interviews are so much more listenable. If only we hadn't dropped such a huge bollock with Puel. I guess we were due one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 His interviews are so much more listenable. If only we hadn't dropped such a huge bollock with Puel. I guess we were due one. We didn't really though did we? While he clearly wasn't everyone's cup of tea he still maintained us as a top ten side and got us to a cup final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 We didn't really though did we? While he clearly wasn't everyone's cup of tea he still maintained us as a top ten side and got us to a cup final. serious question, where is he now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 serious question, where is he now?Good question. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 serious question, where is he now? Taking a holiday probably He'll very easily get a job, he'll have pick of clubs in France (except PSG, Monaco and Lyon) or a team like Anderlecht or Basel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 (edited) Tough game, Wolves are a good team with a couple of players who would improve us so we will need to play a strong team. Not sure how seriously they will take it though, generally teams don't take it too seriously until the quarter / semi finals, so a good chance to have a decent run and I think the extra game will help implement MP's philosophy. ------------McCarthy--------------- Cedric--Stephens--Yoshida--McQueen (give Bertrand a rest following his injury against Swansea) ----------Lemia--Romeu------------ Redmond--Ward Prowse--Boufal -------------Austin------------------ Forster, Bedarnek, Pied, PEH, Tadic, Gabbi, Long 0-1 (should Wolves take it seriously) 2-0 if not. Edited 23 August, 2017 by SKD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 I think it's about how serious Wolves take it. IMHO they will make 11 changes as the premiership is far too important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 I think it's about how serious Wolves take it. IMHO they will make 11 changes as the premiership is far too important.The average age of their U23 squad on Mon was 19.5 (courtesy of trousers), so I guess they held back some reserves for tonight. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintAndy14 Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 I think it's about how serious Wolves take it. IMHO they will make 11 changes as the premiership is far too important. I agree - a good Championship side who are hoping to push for promotion realistically won't take the 2nd Round of the League Cup too seriously. They certainly won't have any aims of winning it as this cup can distract from league form, and league form is their priority. Narrow win for us, I reckon. Not a pretty match, but we should have enough to get through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordic Saint Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 The average age of their U23 squad on Mon was 19.5 (courtesy of trousers), so I guess they held back some reserves for tonight. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk And they thrashed our U23s 3-0 so we must have been holding back a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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