Useful Idiot Posted 23 November, 2017 Posted 23 November, 2017 Judging by the importance of a result and the necessity of not allowing Everton I see Pellegrino going all out for the point, but without midfield options he'll probably just make sure that everyone man marks their opposite number, both in and out of possession. I expect the team might be: -----------------Forster----------------- Cedric---Yoshida-------Van Dijk---Bertrand ---------JWP-----------Hojbjerg---------- Tadic----------Boufal-------------Redmond ----------------Long-------------------- Personally I'd prefer Stephens in where JWP is and Tadic and Redmond out for JWP on the right and Hesketh on the left. Don't see that happening, though.
Useful Idiot Posted 23 November, 2017 Posted 23 November, 2017 oh, I'd also prefer Gabbi or Austin on for Long, obviously
suewhistle Posted 23 November, 2017 Posted 23 November, 2017 I didn't realise they were playing at home. Just seen a picture in the Guardian match report and there were so many empty blue seats it looked like Fratton Park..
the saint in winchester Posted 23 November, 2017 Posted 23 November, 2017 Goodison only half full tonight it seems. Scallies saving their giros for the trip down here on Sunday? They're bringing 3000! Jolly boys outing.
suewhistle Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 Yeah, let's hope Wetherspoons and The Samaritans have extra staff on.
Saint Albert Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 A well-managed Saints team should beat the cluster**** that is Everton. It will feel like an opportunity squandered if we don’t win. I’m still hoping that Lemina is going to be fit to start. Does it mean anything that he’s on the cover of the matchday program?
DuncanRG Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 A well-managed Saints team should beat the cluster**** that is Everton. It will feel like an opportunity squandered if we don’t win. I’m still hoping that Lemina is going to be fit to start. Does it mean anything that he’s on the cover of the matchday program? Unfortunately not
striker Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 Lets keep everything exactly the same because its working so well [sarcasm off] We need changes, this way is proven to get us no where. Forster Cedric-Hoedt-VVD-Yoshida-Bertrand Tadic-Boufal-Redmond Austin-Gabbi
Disco Stu Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 Seems to be a lot of parallels between both sets of fans regarding the attitude towards their squads, managers and board. I can't imagine this game will be anything other than dull. Not sure why Sky have decided to broadcast two out of form teams against each other but there you go.
thorpie the sinner Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 I have decided to enter the Saints prediction comp for the first time!! 4 1 Saints with Austin nabbing the opener, I reckon that shirt is as good as mine lol
doddisalegend Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 A well-managed Saints team should beat the cluster**** that is Everton. It will feel like an opportunity squandered if we don’t win. I’m still hoping that Lemina is going to be fit to start. Does it mean anything that he’s on the cover of the matchday program? I wouldn't expect a Saints team with JWP and Hoj as their midfield engine to beat a local tyro team let alone Everton..
GarrettIvo Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 The only thing I know for sure is we won't score.
doddisalegend Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 So with only two fit central midfielders neither who are proper holding DMs we could just go old school 4-4-2 put Redmond on the right and McQueen on the left as wingers with Austin and Gabbi up front. Not that Mope would do that mind. Alternatively as the thought of JWP and Hoj in the centre of the park fills me with dread could jack Stephens or Yoshida do a job as a DM?
LGTL Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 Ah, they're at the stage of asking to promote the entire U23 team.. With that in mind, Saints 0-1 Everton.
LGTL Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 If we go in with JWP and Hoj in CM, we might as well not bother.
hypochondriac Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 Really nervous about this one. Loads of reasons why we coukd win this one so will probably contrive to lose it. I reckon a draw though most likely.
DT Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 any shot on goal and they will score. we don't do shots on goal. do the math
Heisenberg Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 Seems like a great chance for one side to kick start the season. Hoping its us not them. #InPellegrinoWeTrust #WeMarchOn #COYR #winners
Dr. Kucho Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 According to the statistics on the BBC, Everton have conceded 2 goals or more in their last 8 games.
niceandfriendly Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 The scoreline line really flattered Atalanta, Everton weren't that bad at all. Despite some poor results they've been playing some great stuff, certainly better than us at the moment. We'll do very well to get a draw from this, but Everton should beat us comfortably. 3-0 or 3-1 to them would not be a disaster for us, as we'd avoid the morale destroying thrashing which they could quite easily dish out.
Matthew Le God Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 The scoreline line really flattered Atalanta, Everton weren't that bad at all. Despite some poor results they've been playing some great stuff, certainly better than us at the moment. Were you watching a different game to the rest of us? Atlanta as the away side had 22 shots on Everton's goal. The Everton keeper Robles did well to keep it to only 5 goals conceded. We'll do very well to get a draw from this, but Everton should beat us comfortably. 3-0 or 3-1 to them would not be a disaster for us, as we'd avoid the morale destroying thrashing which they could quite easily dish out. What an utterly bizarre statement! Is this supposed to be a "joke" of some kind?
Chris27687 Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 We really have to win this convincingly - they are at absolute rock bottom. If we don't i'll start getting worried about this year. 3-0 Saints.
doddisalegend Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 We really have to win this convincingly - they are at absolute rock bottom. If we don't i'll start getting worried about this year. 3-0 Saints. They not really at rock bottom though they picked up 4 points in their last two league games (unlike us). Last nights game was a dead rubber that they made changes for so you can't read much into that. On top of that we have lost our best three CMs and will have to play two players who couldn't help stop a U23s Fulham side score four goals. We probably also have the worst keeper in the PL (backed up by two even worse back up keepers) who couldn't catch a cold let alone a football.... So a win let alone a convincing one looks unlikely.
hypochondriac Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 They not really at rock bottom though they picked up 4 points in their last two league games (unlike us). Last nights game was a dead rubber that they made changes for so you can't read much into that. On top of that we have lost our best three CMs and will have to play two players who couldn't help stop a U23s Fulham side score four goals. We probably also have the worst keeper in the PL (backed up by two even worse back up keepers) who couldn't catch a cold let alone a football.... So a win let alone a convincing one looks unlikely.Don't forget potentially playing someone who hasn't scored in almost a full calendar year as our lone striker.
Charlie Wayman Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 Will be people going up there on Sunday with a genuine sense of excitement or just out of curious morbidity, spectre at the grave so to speak.
Dusic Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 Lets keep everything exactly the same because its working so well [sarcasm off] We need changes, this way is proven to get us no where. Forster Cedric-Hoedt-VVD-Yoshida-Bertrand Tadic-Boufal-Redmond Austin-GabbiPlaying with no midfielders is a great idea IMO. Can't work out why you are not a PL Manager with this kind of genius.
LeBizzier69 Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 Not sure if both sigurdsson and Rooney will both be playing - but both can hit the target and will give FF a nightmare of an afternoon. Sadly, can see a 3-0 or worse this Sunday. I just wish I didn't feel like this.....almost feels like I'm slagging off my wife.
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 0-2 everton. Another limp performance. Minimal shots on target. Pickford might as well do his xmas shopping online whilst waiting for something of note to happen near his goal. No way pellegrino will survive another loss. Atmosphere will be toxic and stubborn les will have to sack him. Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk
DT Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 almost better to lose by a margin that forces the club to get a new manager in than scrape a draw. almost.
VectisSaint Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 Lemina possible for Sunday it seems. If not then would suggest Stephens would be a better bet than JWP for DM.
BARCELONASAINT Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 Although Everton are woeful at present it just seem we are even worse and i just can not see a win for us. You need to score goals to win games and you have to be able to keep clean sheets....neither of which we are capable of at the moment. 0-2 Everton and Pellegrino out the door by middle of next week.
tajjuk Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 Battle of the two 'most f*cked up from a good position' clubs in the league. No idea, could go either way. If we lose does he get sacked? On a side note the Fulham U23 performance, weren't like 3 of their goals from corners? U23s were just crap defensively but I thought they looked alright going forward.
SO16_Saint Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 A well-managed Saints team should beat the cluster**** that is Everton. It will feel like an opportunity squandered if we don’t win. I’m still hoping that Lemina is going to be fit to start. Does it mean anything that he’s on the cover of the matchday program? There’s your first mistake. This is not a well managed Saints team
Snopper Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 Think Everton will be looking to get any pride back that they still might have and looking for a reaction to last night`s humiliating drubbing. I`m hoping for the best but fearing the worst.
waylander Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 Nothing about Davis being injured from MP's press conference, only Targett.
the saint in winchester Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 That's handy. They have already published their team, courtesy of a "fan". Pickford Kenny Jagielka Keane Baines Gana Schneiderlin Lookman Gylfi Lennon Sandro or DCL
the saint in winchester Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 So can we look on this game now as "El Sackico"? This is like The Apprentice. "Whichever team loses, at least one of you will be fired". Could there be 3 sackings on Monday?
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 we will never play a team at such a low ebb - it should be a massacre
Pamplemousse Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 If Lemina is fit, that would be massive for us. The one positive in a very underwhelming season.
OttawaSaint Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 I think we'll **** this up. We are at an equally low ebb, can't score. This has all the hallmarks of a classic Saints **** up.
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 It will be a fiesta of attacking and stylish football and we will................................................................................................................................ Win 1 nil
doddisalegend Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 we will never play a team at such a low ebb - it should be a massacre We are at a lower ebb than they are. They've picked up 4 points in the last two league games we picked up zero scary as it sound they are the team in form not us.....
notnowcato Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 Judging by the importance of a result and the necessity of not allowing Everton I see Pellegrino going all out for the point, I hope you meant that..
PeteCampbell Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 So is Davis confirmed out? Terrible timing
Saint Albert Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 I wouldn't expect a Saints team with JWP and Hoj as their midfield engine to beat a local tyro team let alone Everton.. Doesn’t exactly fill one with confidence does it? I’m still holding onto the hope that Lemina is fit and ready to go.
Saint Albert Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 There’s your first mistake. This is not a well managed Saints team You are (unfortunately) correct.
Saint Albert Posted 24 November, 2017 Posted 24 November, 2017 Lemina is a “late decision”: https://southamptonfc.com/news/2017-11-24/team-news-mauricio-pellegrino-southampton-everton-premier-league-1718 Luckily, we have enough players in the squad to replace Romeu, according to Pellegrino. Yay.
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