doddisalegend Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 I'm not really sure it matters who we play in this one city are at a different level to everyone else in the league. They are good enough to play their way out of the press and good enough to open up deep sitting bus parking teams. I imagine MoPe will try the same plan we had against Liverpool and hope we don't concede and nick one. So I expect Long and Redmond in for the counter attack. What ever I can't see us getting any sort of result against city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 I'm not really sure it matters who we play in this one city are at a different level to everyone else in the league. They are good enough to play their way out of the press and good enough to open up deep sitting bus parking teams. What ever I can't see us getting any sort of result against city. I agree but of course City are due for a bad game sometime hope it is on Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_saint Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 It's St Mary's. They used to bring them up on the coaches, but not any more. No collection St away grounds. Do you know anyone who can pick up for you? Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Booked tickets with the ticket office and they are being sent recorded delivery to arrive tomorrow morning (£6 for the privalage but needs must) If they dont arrive in time tomorrow I can arrange for duplicates to be printed and collected at Man City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 ------------------------------Forster------------------------------ Cedric--------Yoshida -----VVD---------------Hoot--------------Bertrand ------------------Lemina----Stephens----------PEH------------------------ ------------------------------Long----Gabbi --------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 ------------------------------Forster------------------------------ Cedric--------Yoshida -----VVD---------------Hoot--------------Bertrand ------------------Lemina----Stephens----------PEH------------------------ ------------------------------Long----Gabbi --------------------------- Puzzled why you'd pick Stephens in midfield and not Romeu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Forster Cedric VVD Hoedt Bertrand PEH Lemina Davis Boufal Gabbi Tadic Lemina/Davis can take it in turns to get forward with the 3 on the break. The only chance we have is if we exploit Delph at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Shop window game for VVD this so i expect him to play his game of the season so far, still think we'll get beaten comfortably though. Not sure i'd bother risking Lemina or Austin for this, Bournemouth is far more important so rest them for that one. Can see Redmond coming back in too so half expect Boufal to be dropped (hope i'm wrong). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Forster Cedric Yoshida van Dijk Bertrand JWP Hojbjerg Romeu Boufal Redmond Long Not sure about the two wide midfielders, but think Boufal might be helpful on the break while JWP will help defensively. Long and Redmond are midfielders here, with nobody upfront (!) Just think they could help out defensively while also being a threat on the counter attack, which is probably the only way we can score. Bit of a bizarre idea formation-wise but not sure how playing the same team in the same formation and the same tactics will get anything from the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Puzzled why you'd pick Stephens in midfield and not Romeu?Because I think it's a 8-0-2 formation. Midfield is overrated. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Forster Yoshida Van Dijk Hoedt Cedric Lemina Romeu Hojbjerg Bertrand Boufal Gabbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 ------------------------------Forster------------------------------ Cedric------------VVD---------------Hoot--------------Bertrand --------------------------Romeu----------PEH------------------------ --------Long------------boufal ----------tadic----------- -----------------------------Gabby----------------------------------- Have lemina and Austin come on late in the second half for fitness levels and to make sure they're ready for Bournemouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefoggy Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Am I missing something here?? Austin has a great game, scores 2 goals, and you lot want him dropped?? Don't you think he's had enough rest?? Madness, utter madness. A buzzing confident striker is just what we need in the side right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Am I missing something here?? Austin has a great game, scores 2 goals, and you lot want him dropped?? Don't you think he's had enough rest?? Madness, utter madness. A buzzing confident striker is just what we need in the side right now I think it is perfect logic actually, for three reasons... 1. He scored two goals on Sunday because the Everton CBs were shocking and left him completely unmarked to get on the end of those crosses. He won't get anything like that amount of space against Man City. 2. If our gameplan is to park the bus and hope for a counter attack, then he is not the right man to play that one up front role. Would prefer to see Gabbi or even Long in that role. 3. I doubt he would be able to play 3 games in a week, and would rather see him kept fresh for Bournemouth next weekend where he will be able to find much more room to operate amongst their defenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conaero Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 -----------------------------Forster------------------------------- Cedric--------Van ****------Hoedt---------Bertrand --------------------Romeu---------PEH----------------------- ---------Davis----------Lemina-------------Boufal-------- ----------------------------Austin-------------------------------- Yep, ill go along with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conaero Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Subs: Gabi for Austin Tadic for Lemina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 -----------------------------Forster------------------------------- Cedric--------Van ****------Hoedt---------Bertrand --------------------Romeu---------PEH----------------------- ---------Davis----------Lemina-------------Boufal-------- ----------------------------Austin-------------------------------- Swap out Davis for JWP (Austin needs good delivery from both sides) and I'd pretty much agree with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 I think it is perfect logic actually, for three reasons... 1. He scored two goals on Sunday because the Everton CBs were shocking and left him completely unmarked to get on the end of those crosses. He won't get anything like that amount of space against Man City. 2. If our gameplan is to park the bus and hope for a counter attack, then he is not the right man to play that one up front role. Would prefer to see Gabbi or even Long in that role. 3. I doubt he would be able to play 3 games in a week, and would rather see him kept fresh for Bournemouth next weekend where he will be able to find much more room to operate amongst their defenders. Hoping this is the managers thinking as well tbh especially regarding point no. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefoggy Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 I think it is perfect logic actually, for three reasons... 1. He scored two goals on Sunday because the Everton CBs were shocking and left him completely unmarked to get on the end of those crosses. He won't get anything like that amount of space against Man City. 2. If our gameplan is to park the bus and hope for a counter attack, then he is not the right man to play that one up front role. Would prefer to see Gabbi or even Long in that role. 3. I doubt he would be able to play 3 games in a week, and would rather see him kept fresh for Bournemouth next weekend where he will be able to find much more room to operate amongst their defenders. Rubbish!! Is this the same Long that hasn't scored in 20+ games? We might only get one chance against City and if it falls to Austin he is more likely to take it. Save Long for last 15 mins. Don't change a winning side!!! And why can't Austin make 3 starts in a week? He's not an old man! I don't care if it's City or Swansea we are playing, don't change a winning side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Rubbish!! Is this the same Long that hasn't scored in 20+ games? We might only get one chance against City and if it falls to Austin he is more likely to take it. Save Long for last 15 mins. Don't change a winning side!!! And why can't Austin make 3 starts in a week? He's not an old man! I don't care if it's City or Swansea we are playing, don't change a winning side Your not very bright Dave are you !? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Your not very bright Dave are you !? You're * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 We have no chance, so play Long up front and let him run around. Play both Gabbi and Austin in a 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 the weekend in a winnable game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useful Idiot Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 We have no chance, so play Long up front and let him run around. Play both Gabbi and Austin in a 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 the weekend in a winnable game. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Interesting odds. ManC 1/5 Draw 6/1 Saints 12/1 Pretty decent odds in a 2 horse race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 We have no chance, so play Long up front and let him run around. Play both Gabbi and Austin in a 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 the weekend in a winnable game. Man City have already won the game, according to many on here. No wonder they are 8 points out in front. Never give up, we will never surrender. We have every chance, this is a two horse race. Think positive. We can win this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Interesting odds. ManC 1/5 Draw 6/1 Saints 12/1 Pretty decent odds in a 2 horse race. I've chucked a 5er on saints 3 nil 250/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 We have no chance, so play Long up front and let him run around. Play both Gabbi and Austin in a 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 the weekend in a winnable game. Did you say we had "no chance" the last time we played Pep Guardiola's team away...? Interesting odds. ManC 1/5 Draw 6/1 Saints 12/1 Pretty decent odds in a 2 horse race. It is not a 2 horse race... you've just listed 3 possible outcomes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Albert Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Man City have already won the game, according to many on here. No wonder they are 8 points out in front. Never give up, we will never surrender. We have every chance, this is a two horse race. Think positive. We can win this. City are in a bit of a low ebb (by their standards) in their two most recent games - a narrow win away to Huddersfield thanks to a flukey late Sterling goal, and a narrow win against Feyenoord in the CL thanks to a late Sterling goal. A home win seems most likely but we have a shot at getting a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangermouth Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Did you say we had "no chance" the last time we played Pep Guardiola's team away...? It is not a 2 horse race... you've just listed 3 possible outcomes! Because there are three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Even in a literal two horse race there are three outcomes surely? Horse A, Horse B and neither horse finishing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Even in a literal two horse race there are three outcomes surely? Horse A, Horse B and neither horse finishing?Four. Dead heat. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Even in a literal two horse race there are three outcomes surely? Horse A, Horse B and neither horse finishing? Horse passes to Redmond, who misses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefoggy Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 We have no chance, so play Long up front and let him run around. Play both Gabbi and Austin in a 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 the weekend in a winnable game. Great positive attitude there. What is the point of even sending up a side to Manchester if we have 'no chance'. For ****s sake, no wonder our players can't wait to leave with supporters attitude like this. Where is your fighting spirit man? I bet you are one of those fans that goes to games and moans about people singing too loud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Interesting odds. ManC 1/5 Draw 6/1 Saints 12/1 Pretty decent odds in a 2 horse race. Thought I saw 17/1 for Saints on my phone somewhere, which is just ridiculous. Not a betting lass but with those odds I'd be tempted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Great positive attitude there. What is the point of even sending up a side to Manchester if we have 'no chance'. For ****s sake, no wonder our players can't wait to leave with supporters attitude like this. Where is your fighting spirit man? I bet you are one of those fans that goes to games and moans about people singing too loud Nope, I wear earplugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gammon cheeks Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 ****y 1 saints 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Redmond or Boufal have to play on the right, Delph is their weakest link. Though I'm pretty sure we could score 5 goals and lose against City as we have Forster in goal! Guarantee we will concede a goal from Coutinho/De Bruyne/Sigurdsson range because we forgot to close somebody down on the edge of the box, and Big Fraser Forster will do his statue impression. De Bruyne or Fernandinho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Saints to win to nil. Forster has the game of his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_Tel49 Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Horse passes to Redmond, who misses I'm against playing the horse - he ends up just hoofing it. OK I'll get my coat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKsaint Posted 28 November, 2017 Share Posted 28 November, 2017 Ignore the game with Eveton which were exceptional poor and lack of confidence. Let's restore our first team selection: Long, Romeu and Redmond as they are the key of our recent success. Long will score eventually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 Due a blip. Their defence is getting very stretched. On paper we don’t have a prayer but feel a lot more confident after Sunday. So 3-0 to City it is then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 We're gonna win this one. Anyone else have a twinge in their mangina? COYf***ingS Richard Dryden's red and white army, you fat bastarrrrdd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 Ignore the game with Eveton which were exceptional poor and lack of confidence. Let's restore our first team selection: Long, Romeu and Redmond as they are the key of our recent success. Long will score eventually Romeu yes, and Lemina too. We really ought to play three defensive midfielders in this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-til-i-die Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 A lot of people seem keen to put Romeu back in but he’s been poor this season. I don’t understand it. Some players seem to fly beneath the radar. PEH had a better game than Romeu has had all year. If you give a motm performance and get dropped it sends a poor message in my opinion. It’ll be just another example of rewarding mediocrity like we have with some long term contracts for average players. I feel it creates the wrong culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 Due a blip. Their defence is getting very stretched. On paper we don’t have a prayer but feel a lot more confident after Sunday. So 3-0 to City it is then problem is to threaten their defence you have to get the ball of them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 Ignore the game with Eveton which were exceptional poor and lack of confidence. Let's restore our first team selection: Long, Romeu and Redmond as they are the key of our recent success. Long will score eventuallyI'll assume this is totally ironic. The Redmond bit, at least. Long could do a job as an outlet if we're pegged back but not as a host scorer (perhaps we're playing for nil) and Romeu doesn't deserve to displace PEH or Lemina. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvictaSaint Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 Are Michael Svensson or Dan Petrescu available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 My thoughts. ..................................Forster................................ .............Yoshida............VVD..........Hoedt................ Cedric........................Romeu.......................Bertrand .............PEH............Gabbiadini........Lamina............. ..................................Long.................................... Long to pin their defence back, Gabbiadini to score our two goals, PEH and Lemina to add some bite to the midfield, but also some attacking threat, the two wingbacks to give us width and the rest to defend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 My thoughts. ..................................Forster................................ .............Yoshida............VVD..........Hoedt................ Cedric........................Romeu.......................Bertrand .............PEH............Gabbiadini........Lamina............. ..................................Long.................................... Long to pin their defence back, Gabbiadini to score our two goals, PEH and Lemina to add some bite to the midfield, but also some attacking threat, the two wingbacks to give us width and the rest to defend. That's not a bad shout IMO, although might be inclined to stick with Boufal (instead of Gabbiadini in that line-up). I'm also in two minds as to whether we should rest Austin or keep playing him. Valid arguments on both sides of that particular debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc oli Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 Keep Austin in. Even if he only plays the first 60 minutes, better to play him from the start while his confidence is up. Too much over-thinking going on here- confident players more likely to play well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 29 November, 2017 Share Posted 29 November, 2017 Keep Austin in. Even if he only plays the first 60 minutes, better to play him from the start while his confidence is up. Too much over-thinking going on here- confident players more likely to play well. Exactly. We don't need to rest anyone from the off unless they are carrying a niggle. The Bournemouth game is winnable regardless of who we pick tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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