bpsaint Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Kane hat-trick 22/1 at SkyBet, decent odds for the pessimists amongst us.
Pamplemousse Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Apologies, was being flippant. No argument from me that Puel is a better manager than Pellegrino and, with the benefit of hindsight, he did a much better job than I appreciated at the time. I don't necessarily agree it was an error to fire him but it was certainly an error to fire him and appoint a vastly inferior manager in Pellegrino. We shouldn't have sacked him until we knew we had someone better lined up but we messed up, couldn't get Tuchel across the line and were left scrabbling around for anyone who was available. I definitely agree with this.
5string Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Anyway, back to it... What team will start today? Any injuries, including those carrying slight knocks? Forster back in? Redmond? Lemina starting? Long or Gabbiadini? (I think we know the answer to that one)
James Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Anyway, back to it... What team will start today? Any injuries, including those carrying slight knocks? Forster back in? Redmond? Lemina starting? Long or Gabbiadini? (I think we know the answer to that one) Will be amazed if Forster comes back in. For me: McCarthy Cedric Stephens Hoedt Bertrand Hojberg Lemina Romeu Tadic Boufal (or Sims if fit enough) Gabbi (will be Long we all know it),
the saint in winchester Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Kane hat-trick 22/1 at SkyBet, decent odds for the pessimists amongst us. Having jettisoned Aguero and put in Kane into my fantasy team, I need Kane to score at least 4 today!!!!
Wimborne_saint Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 U18s striker Michael Obafemi arrived with the first team squad today, so he could be on the bench.
Pamplemousse Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 U18s striker Michael Obafemi arrived with the first team squad today, so he could be on the bench. Interesting. I wonder if that’s a message from MP to the board - get a bloody striker in
Shroppie Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Suggested Real Madrid £200m bid for Kane. Hope he takes it carefully today. Wouldn't want to get injured.[emoji6] Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
Master Bates Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Will be amazed if Forster comes back in. For me: McCarthy Cedric Stephens Hoedt Bertrand Hojberg Lemina Romeu Tadic Boufal (or Sims if fit enough) Gabbi (will be Long we all know it), Long maybe out sick
SFC1906 Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Late notice I know but I’ve got a spare ticket if anyone wants it - £15? Meet at stadium 07796142904
gphutchings Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Source?No, he doesn't eat condiments. Must be something else. Fish? Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
Master Bates Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Source? I had a dream Long didn't start due to illness and we won. Then the Itchen bridge turned into a train bridge. Only 20mins to see if this dream comes true.
Shroppie Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 I heard a rumour Sims will feature, possibly start. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
Viking Saint Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 I heard a rumour Sims will feature, possibly start. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Might as well, nothing to lose
eelpie Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Apologies, was being flippant. No argument from me that Puel is a better manager than Pellegrino and, with the benefit of hindsight, he did a much better job than I appreciated at the time. I don't necessarily agree it was an error to fire him but it was certainly an error to fire him and appoint a vastly inferior manager in Pellegrino. We shouldn't have sacked him until we knew we had someone better lined up but we messed up, couldn't get Tuchel across the line and were left scrabbling around for anyone who was available. Sacking and selling without having suitably quality and qualified replacements lined up has been Les's disastrous way of doing things since Poch left. He was lucky at first that Koeman had the clout to attract some successful players and managers, but poor decisions have been made otherwise. Add Read's cowardly policy of abandoning the attacking Southampton Way that we all love and the result is where we are now. Les Read has a lot to answer for.
SuperSAINT Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Long maybe out sick U18s striker Michael Obafemi arrived with the first team squad today, so he could be on the bench. One would explain the other, I suppose.
Micky Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 I heard a rumour Sims will feature, possibly start. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Getting ready for next season..! Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk
Pamplemousse Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 That’s the team I would’ve gone along with, although probably Long playing as he had a good game last weekend. Obviously if he’s ill then Gabbiadini is the obvious replacement. No Sims on the bench.
trousers Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 I heard a rumour Sims will feature, possibly start. Sent from my Pixel using TapatalkOne to cross off the ITK list....
nta786 Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 tbf to Pellegrino today- he has put out the team I would have liked- I hope it is in a 4231 rather than a 433 though- Spurs have some explosive players. anyways- come on Saints suddenly I'm geared up for this one.
Saints foreva Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 That's not a bad team on paper. Just a shame about the manager.
OttawaSaint Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 McC Cedric Stevens Hoedt Bertrand Romeu Lemina Hoj JWP Tadic Gabbi According to FB
Saint Pete Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 No complaints with that starting lineup TBF.
Manuel Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Makes sense to go for something more defensive following the away debacle.
James Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Can’t fault that team. However, it’s Pell’s in game management that leaves the most to be desired. Let’s see.
supersonic Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Only 2 attack-minded players at home and a bench that looks very, very weak. Well done MP and Les.
5string Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Will be amazed if Forster comes back in. For me: McCarthy Cedric Stephens Hoedt Bertrand Hojberg Lemina Romeu Tadic Boufal (or Sims if fit enough) Gabbi (will be Long we all know it), Nearly - just JWP for Boufal.
OttawaSaint Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Jesus, no way a team like that should be languishing. We really should be talking about permutations for Europa qualification not relegation. ****ing MoPe. Just go!
shurlock Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 The team is a bit meh and would have liked to see Boufal and possibly Redmond. But on the big call -starting Romeu, Lemina and Hoj together- the manager has got it right.
Viking Saint Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Realistically, probably the strongest side we can field, Boufal to replace JWP on the hour - desperate striking cover though. Sh!t or bust.
Saint Albert Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Too bad about Long, he’s been brilliant the last couple of games. Pellegrino has picked a decent line up. It’s almost as if his job is in the line...
5string Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Only 2 attack-minded players at home and a bench that looks very, very weak. Well done MP and Les. I was thinking our bench looks ok, then I read your post. I shall disagree with you, sir! Obafemi could surprise them; having Davis, Boufal, Forster & Bednarek on the bench isn't bad. Redmond is clearly playing for his place now, so may spark a little if brought on. Trying to be positive here.
Batman Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Jesus, no way a team like that should be languishing. We really should be talking about permutations for Europa qualification not relegation. ****ing MoPe. Just go!just said the same thing. that team is a lot better than 18th in the league. Pellegrino out
Bad Wolf Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Boufal for Tadic. They'll be so much space to run into with the ball. Other than that, that's the team I'd have played.
Pamplemousse Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 No Eriksen is massive. He is the one who really makes them tick.
Pamplemousse Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Jesus, no way a team like that should be languishing. We really should be talking about permutations for Europa qualification not relegation. ****ing MoPe. Just go! I agree, but a weak bench. Also shows how much the players have let themselves down this season.
shurlock Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Too bad about Long, he’s been brilliant the last couple of games. Pellegrino has picked a decent line up. It’s almost as if his job is in the line... Frankly with Long and Yoshida out, and other than deciding whether to start Davis, the team virtually picks itself.
Saint-Beer Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Boufel for tadic all day long for me. Other than that not a bad team selection. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
supersonic Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 I was thinking our bench looks ok, then I read your post. I shall disagree with you, sir! Obafemi could surprise them; having Davis, Boufal, Forster & Bednarek on the bench isn't bad. Redmond is clearly playing for his place now, so may spark a little if brought on. Trying to be positive here. Forster, Bednarek, Redmond and Davis aren't good enough. Dury still out on Pied. Obafembi, whom looks a decent prospect, is still only 17.
saint1977 Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 I had a dream Long didn't start due to illness and we won. Then the Itchen bridge turned into a train bridge. Only 20mins to see if this dream comes true. Would probably actually see some movement post match other than foot passengers to be fair!
Shroppie Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Surprised not Sims for Redmond on the bench. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
shurlock Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 Jesus, no way a team like that should be languishing. We really should be talking about permutations for Europa qualification not relegation. ****ing MoPe. Just go! Seriously? There are hardly goals in the team. People still hoping for a Gabbi that was last seen 10 months ago. When was the last time Tadic had a MoTM performance? Which leaves JWP as our main creative outlet
Saint Albert Posted 21 January, 2018 Posted 21 January, 2018 In his pre-match interview, Pellegrino confirmed that Long is out because he is sick.
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