Graffito Posted 18 September, 2017 Share Posted 18 September, 2017 But we don't really expect to win home games at the moment. Since the beginning of Feb, our away record is great: W5 D3 L2. But the home record over the same period is the problem: W2 D4 L4. Confidence at home is low and the crowd need to do their bit too - don't start moaning as soon as things aren't going right. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk I think the players and the crowd expect to beat the easier sides at home but fear they won't, because of the problems with scoring. The pressure extends throughout the team because then we simply cannot afford to concede. With everyone expecting a United win I'm hoping this pressure is lifted and Saints can play with a bit more freedom. May be a vain hope but let's see. Agree re the crowd but likewise there may be a different attitude with Saints being the underdog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 18 September, 2017 Share Posted 18 September, 2017 I would go for ------------- Forster ---------- McCarthy ------------- Cedric-Pied-VVD-Yoshida-Stephens-Bednarek-Bertrand --------- Romeu ------------------ Lemina ------------ Pile some bricks and cement by the goal. Forster and McCarthy have 90 mins to build a wall in front of the goal. Then on 90 mins, they go off and be replaced by Long and Gabbi. Hope to nick it in time added on. Serious suggestion - 0:4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 18 September, 2017 Share Posted 18 September, 2017 I would go for ------------- Forster ---------- McCarthy ------------- Cedric-Pied-VVD-Yoshida-Stephens-Bednarek-Bertrand --------- Romeu ------------------ Lemina ------------ Pile some bricks and cement by the goal. Forster and McCarthy have 90 mins to build a wall in front of the goal. Then on 90 mins, they go off and be replaced by Long and Gabbi. Hope to nick it in time added on. Serious suggestion - 0:4.Bit harsh to drop Hoedt. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted 18 September, 2017 Share Posted 18 September, 2017 Play the cup final team but with VVD in for Stephens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 18 September, 2017 Share Posted 18 September, 2017 Play the cup final team but with VVD in for Stephens Might work if utd play their cup final team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 18 September, 2017 Share Posted 18 September, 2017 For the first time, in a very long time as a Saints fan, I'm going to predict an easy Man Utd win and a relatively boring match. 0-2 without them breaking sweat - they look very bloody good this year. Still can but hope for another 6-3 day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 18 September, 2017 Share Posted 18 September, 2017 I would go for ------------- Forster ---------- McCarthy ------------- Cedric-Pied-VVD-Yoshida-Stephens-Bednarek-Bertrand --------- Romeu ------------------ Lemina ------------ Pile some bricks and cement by the goal. Forster and McCarthy have 90 mins to build a wall in front of the goal. Then on 90 mins, they go off and be replaced by Long and Gabbi. Hope to nick it in time added on. Serious suggestion - 0:4. Bit harsh to drop Hoedt. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk You are so right. Sorry, Bednarek you're fired! ------------- Forster ---------- McCarthy ------------- Cedric-Pied-VVD-Yoshida-Stephens-Hoedt-Bertrand --------- Romeu ------------------ Lemina ------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWillie Posted 18 September, 2017 Share Posted 18 September, 2017 Unfortunately Man U are playing very well and are bang on form, free scoring and great attacking play. I would, on this occasion, actually be happy for a 0-0 !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 18 September, 2017 Share Posted 18 September, 2017 Play the cup final team but with VVD in for Stephens And drop Lemina? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon3737 Posted 18 September, 2017 Share Posted 18 September, 2017 IMHO: ------------------------------Forster----------------------------- Cedric-----------Van Dijk-------------Hoedt----------Bertrand ------------------Romeu--------------Lemina------------------- ------------------------------Davis------------------------------- ----------Long/Gabbi---------------------------Tadic------------ ---------------------------Gabbi/Long---------------------------- Forster will have a massive test against Man United. I don’t expect a clean sheet, but if he lets in soft goals again, I think McCarthy deserves his chance at Stoke. I think Tadic deserves a chance playing left-side, but if he’s anonymous there, I’d give Sam McQueen a go at Stoke in that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 18 September, 2017 Share Posted 18 September, 2017 It's about time we beat them at home, but I can't see it this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 18 September, 2017 Share Posted 18 September, 2017 VVD playing 2nite. Be interesting to see if he plays the whole game or 45 mins. 2 games in 6 days .... is he up to it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 18 September, 2017 Share Posted 18 September, 2017 -----------------------Forster--------------------- ---------------------McCarthy--------------------- Cedric-Stephens-VVD-Hoedt-Yoshida-Bertrand -----------------Romeu-Lemina------------------ ----------------------Long------------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 18 September, 2017 Share Posted 18 September, 2017 Unfortunately Man U are playing very well and are bang on form, free scoring and great attacking play. I would, on this occasion, actually be happy for a 0-0 !!! I'm wondering by how few goals conceded we can claim a moral victory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 18 September, 2017 Share Posted 18 September, 2017 VVD playing 2nite. Be interesting to see if he plays the whole game or 45 mins. 2 games in 6 days .... is he up to it yet?VvD looks ready to start on Saturday IMO. Played the whole 90 mins tonight yet wasn't too strenuous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 18 September, 2017 Share Posted 18 September, 2017 ----------------------FF-------------------- Cedric-----VvD-------Yoshi-----Bertrand ------------Romeu---Lemina-------------- ----Tadic--------Davis---------long--- -------------------Gabi----------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 18 September, 2017 Share Posted 18 September, 2017 It'll be Long upfront on his own to play on the counter. So I'd expect the same team as Saturday...... perhaps VVD for Maya. Which I think is probably the best set up for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 19 September, 2017 Share Posted 19 September, 2017 (edited) Forster Cedric Hoedt VVD Bertrand Romeu Lemina JWP Davis Gabbi Long Tadic needs a rest - Lemina found him with great balls several times with the freedom of Croydon in front of him, but as usual there was bugger all end product. The goal came from a weak shot the keeper should have done better with. Can't see him making any sort of impact against United, waste of a shirt. Redmond needs to be given the day off to go shopping for some longer studs. At least JWP hits a decent corner and with VVD back in the mix that could be where we nick it. Edited 19 September, 2017 by Kingsbridge Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue_Saint Posted 19 September, 2017 Share Posted 19 September, 2017 Forster Cedric Hoedt VVD Bertrand Romeu Lemina JWP Davis Gabbi Long Tadic needs a rest - Lemina found him with great balls several times with the freedom of Croydon in front of him, but as usual there was bugger all end product. The goal came from a weak shot the keeper should have done better with. Can't see him making any sort of impact against United, waste of a shirt. Redmond needs to be given the day off to go shopping for some longer studs. At least JWP hits a decent corner and with VVD back in the mix that could be where we nick it. Wouldn't play JWP. Would play Tadic. Showed signs of recovery of form against Palace and much, much better the footballer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 19 September, 2017 Share Posted 19 September, 2017 Everton showed some of United's limitations in the 2nd half on Sunday, despite eventually conceding late goals. This might be the game to go three at the back and push the full backs on: Ff Yoshi VVD Hoot Cedric Bertrand Romeu Lamina Davis Long Gabby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 19 September, 2017 Share Posted 19 September, 2017 Forster Cedric Hoedt VVD Bertrand Romeu Lemina JWP Davis Gabbi Long Tadic needs a rest - Lemina found him with great balls several times with the freedom of Croydon in front of him, but as usual there was bugger all end product. The goal came from a weak shot the keeper should have done better with. Can't see him making any sort of impact against United, waste of a shirt. Redmond needs to be given the day off to go shopping for some longer studs. At least JWP hits a decent corner and with VVD back in the mix that could be where we nick it. Not sure why people keep saying Tadic had a shot for the goal, he was crossing it with pace and the keeper tried to push it away from goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 19 September, 2017 Share Posted 19 September, 2017 Forster Cedric Hoedt VVD Bertrand Romeu Lemina JWP Davis Gabbi Long Tadic needs a rest - Lemina found him with great balls several times with the freedom of Croydon in front of him, but as usual there was bugger all end product. The goal came from a weak shot the keeper should have done better with. Can't see him making any sort of impact against United, waste of a shirt. Redmond needs to be given the day off to go shopping for some longer studs. At least JWP hits a decent corner and with VVD back in the mix that could be where we nick it. Still can't understand why people want jwp in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 19 September, 2017 Share Posted 19 September, 2017 Forster Cedric Hoedt VVD Bertrand Romeu Lemina JWP Davis Gabbi Long Tadic needs a rest - Lemina found him with great balls several times with the freedom of Croydon in front of him, but as usual there was bugger all end product. The goal came from a weak shot the keeper should have done better with. Can't see him making any sort of impact against United, waste of a shirt. Redmond needs to be given the day off to go shopping for some longer studs. At least JWP hits a decent corner and with VVD back in the mix that could be where we nick it. Still can't understand why people want jwp in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Johnson Posted 19 September, 2017 Share Posted 19 September, 2017 Forster Cedric VvD Hoedt Bertrand Romeu Lemina Davis Tadic Long Gabbiadini Bench: McCarthy, Yosh, Targett, JWP, Boufal, Redmond, Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 19 September, 2017 Share Posted 19 September, 2017 Still can't understand why people want jwp in the team. Poster boy for the academy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 19 September, 2017 Share Posted 19 September, 2017 Manchester United: Romelu Lukaku chant is 'racist' - Kick It Out http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41317495 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 19 September, 2017 Share Posted 19 September, 2017 Not sure why people keep saying Tadic had a shot for the goal, he was crossing it with pace and the keeper tried to push it away from goal. I thought Tadic was very decent against Palace and should be a shoe-in, frankly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted 19 September, 2017 Share Posted 19 September, 2017 I'd pretty much start with the same team as against Palace - just switch Redmond for Gabbi and VVD for Yoshi. Long will cause them problems with his running and aggression. Tadic when he's on form and out wide can rip any full back apart. And hopefully Gabbi will find and use the space they create to score. With Lemina and Romeu in the middle and Davis linking play we should be OK in the midfield. And VVD and Hoedt should cope with Lukaku's pace and power OK. ----------------------FF-------------------- Cedric-----VvD-------Hoedt-----Bertrand ------------Romeu---Lemina-------------- -----Tadic----------Davis--------Gabbi------- ---------------Long------------- And if that doesn't work or we take the lead and want to hold it I'd go 3-4-1-2 ---------------------FF-------------------- ------Yoshida ----VvD-------Hoedt----- Cedric-------Romeu---Lemina------Bertrand --------------------Davis----------------- ---------------Long--------Gabbi---------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry12 Posted 19 September, 2017 Share Posted 19 September, 2017 I'd pretty much start with the same team as against Palace - just switch Redmond for Gabbi and VVD for Yoshi. Long will cause them problems with his running and aggression. Tadic when he's on form and out wide can rip any full back apart. And hopefully Gabbi will find and use the space they create to score. With Lemina and Romeu in the middle and Davis linking play we should be OK in the midfield. And VVD and Hoedt should cope with Lukaku's pace and power OK. ----------------------FF-------------------- Cedric-----VvD-------Hoedt-----Bertrand ------------Romeu---Lemina-------------- -----Tadic----------Davis--------Gabbi------- ---------------Long------------- And if that doesn't work or we take the lead and want to hold it I'd go 3-4-1-2 ---------------------FF-------------------- ------Yoshida ----VvD-------Hoedt----- Cedric-------Romeu---Lemina------Bertrand --------------------Davis----------------- ---------------Long--------Gabbi---------- Although it has taken about 3 years, I like the fact that people are finally leaving Mr Plod out of their starting lineups. Long may MP give Les Reed 2 fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 19 September, 2017 Share Posted 19 September, 2017 Plenty of smiles around the training pitch today and our new man Hoedt seems to be quite the lad at the centre of things and he's only just joined the squad. Maybe that's what they have needed, a big personality with a GSH to lift the downbeat mood around the place of late. Even Bertie was game for a laugh. Very nice to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 19 September, 2017 Share Posted 19 September, 2017 Plenty of smiles around the training pitch today and our new man Hoedt seems to be quite the lad at the centre of things and he's only just joined the squad. Maybe that's what they have needed, a big personality with a GSH to lift the downbeat mood around the place of late. Even Bertie was game for a laugh. Very nice to see.Couldn't see Lemina or Davis in any of the pics or videos, maybe had some minor knocks. Palace was pretty physical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 20 September, 2017 Share Posted 20 September, 2017 Still can't understand why people want jwp in the team. Unfortunately this forum has been overrun with trolls. Shame the mods aren't cracking down on it really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way down south Posted 20 September, 2017 Share Posted 20 September, 2017 Man u are strong in both the wide and central areas of attacking third. Martial, rashford, lukaku pace and power in abundance. I dont know if we can hope to keep a clean sheet against that, IMO our best hope is to outscore them as their back four isnt as flawless as their front 3/4. Theyll probs win the midfield battle as well with pogba and matic in there so, playing direct seems to be the more efficient option. If austin is fit play him as we'll have a chance to win some aerial battles in the box with long feeding off knock downs. Cedric. Vvd. Hoedt. Bertie Lemina. Romeu Tadic. Davis. Long Austin With long joining austin making a front two in phases and davis dropping back to help out rom and lemina and tadic fitting into the 10 role on occasions IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 20 September, 2017 Share Posted 20 September, 2017 Man u are strong in both the wide and central areas of attacking third. Martial, rashford, lukaku pace and power in abundance. I dont know if we can hope to keep a clean sheet against that, IMO our best hope is to outscore them as their back four isnt as flawless as their front 3/4. Theyll probs win the midfield battle as well with pogba and matic in there so, playing direct seems to be the more efficient option. If austin is fit play him as we'll have a chance to win some aerial battles in the box with long feeding off knock downs. Cedric. Vvd. Hoedt. Bertie Lemina. Romeu Tadic. Davis. Long Austin With long joining austin making a front two in phases and davis dropping back to help out rom and lemina and tadic fitting into the 10 role on occasions IMO. Doomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted 20 September, 2017 Share Posted 20 September, 2017 Really excited for this game. Silently optimistic for some odd reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 20 September, 2017 Share Posted 20 September, 2017 I'd be tempted to bring back in Van Dijk if he's looking up to speed after his u23 outing to try and deal with lukaku. Other than that stick with the same team that won the palace match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 20 September, 2017 Share Posted 20 September, 2017 Man u are strong in both the wide and central areas of attacking third. Martial, rashford, lukaku pace and power in abundance. I dont know if we can hope to keep a clean sheet against that, IMO our best hope is to outscore them as their back four isnt as flawless as their front 3/4. Theyll probs win the midfield battle as well with pogba and matic in there so, playing direct seems to be the more efficient option. If austin is fit play him as we'll have a chance to win some aerial battles in the box with long feeding off knock downs. Cedric. Vvd. Hoedt. Bertie Lemina. Romeu Tadic. Davis. Long Austin With long joining austin making a front two in phases and davis dropping back to help out rom and lemina and tadic fitting into the 10 role on occasions IMO. Hope to out score them......have you watched us play at all recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way down south Posted 20 September, 2017 Share Posted 20 September, 2017 Hope to out score them......have you watched us play at all recently? Point taken. But still if we cant keep a clean sheet and nick one goal on the break, what other choice do we have if we are to get anything from this than to score(hope to) atleast one more than them or as many as them. If we got any semblence of confidence from the palace win then we have the slightest of chances for an upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 20 September, 2017 Share Posted 20 September, 2017 I'd be tempted to bring back in Van Dijk if he's looking up to speed after his u23 outing to try and deal with lukaku. Other than that stick with the same team that won the palace match. I'm so p1ssed off with VVD but must play if fit and head is in right place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfield Saint Posted 20 September, 2017 Share Posted 20 September, 2017 Nothing to be afraid of. They've lost Pogba we've got VVD back. Midfield will be a battle but we can hold our own and we can and will score against them. Their front 3 and how we deal with them will be the key. Let's make it noisy and hostile. f*** em. Manc t**ts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 20 September, 2017 Share Posted 20 September, 2017 Team has to be ------------Forster------------- ----Yoshida--VVD--Hoedt----- Cedric-Romeu-Lemina-Bertrand ------------Davis-------------- --------Long---Gabb--------- Subs McCarthy Stephens McQueen JWP Tadic Redmond Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 20 September, 2017 Share Posted 20 September, 2017 Man u are strong in both the wide and central areas of attacking third. Martial, rashford, lukaku pace and power in abundance. I dont know if we can hope to keep a clean sheet against that, IMO our best hope is to outscore them as their back four isnt as flawless as their front 3/4. Theyll probs win the midfield battle as well with pogba and matic in there so, playing direct seems to be the more efficient option. If austin is fit play him as we'll have a chance to win some aerial battles in the box with long feeding off knock downs. Cedric. Vvd. Hoedt. Bertie Lemina. Romeu Tadic. Davis. Long Austin With long joining austin making a front two in phases and davis dropping back to help out rom and lemina and tadic fitting into the 10 role on occasions IMO. He's injured and won't play for a few weeks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 20 September, 2017 Share Posted 20 September, 2017 Question - I'll be using mine and my wife's membership cards for the first time for the United game - yes I bought my Norwich supporting wife membership because she goes to Saints games more than Norwich games because of me - but it turns out my wife may not be able to come. If I bring someone else, do they get checked, or is it as easy as putting them in the machine and walking in? I'd hate to dump a friend outside while I enjoy the match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 20 September, 2017 Share Posted 20 September, 2017 Question - I'll be using mine and my wife's membership cards for the first time for the United game - yes I bought my Norwich supporting wife membership because she goes to Saints games more than Norwich games because of me - but it turns out my wife may not be able to come. If I bring someone else, do they get checked, or is it as easy as putting them in the machine and walking in? I'd hate to dump a friend outside while I enjoy the match! They'll be absolutely fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza Posted 20 September, 2017 Share Posted 20 September, 2017 Wouldn't play JWP. Would play Tadic. Showed signs of recovery of form against Palace and much, much better the footballer I'd play Tadic too. And I can't stand him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 20 September, 2017 Share Posted 20 September, 2017 Unfortunately this forum has been overrun with trolls. Shame the mods aren't cracking down on it really. Oh please please.... What ban everyone with an opinion ???? Oh dear what dull place this would be then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 20 September, 2017 Share Posted 20 September, 2017 The Man Utd team this evening: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 21 September, 2017 Share Posted 21 September, 2017 They'll be absolutely fine Thought so. Gracias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteCampbell Posted 21 September, 2017 Share Posted 21 September, 2017 Forster Cedric Yoshi Hoedt Bertrand Lemina Romeu JWP Davis Redmond Long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 21 September, 2017 Share Posted 21 September, 2017 Forster Cedric Yoshi Hoedt Bertrand Lemina Romeu JWP Davis Redmond Long Urgh! Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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