Saint Pete Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Guardiola made loads of changes for their last game, surely he will do again. Granted that will mean many awesome players playing but it won’t be their best 11. More so being the last game before the World Cup. I’m sure the likes of KdB and some of our players will hope for a training match. Can only imagine we will be very defensive for the first half at least Of course, the changes the other night from city could mean a first 11 starting on Sunday. I think it will be their strongest available 11 or very close. Pep will want to be seen to respect the competition and he has said he wants to get the 100 points. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 I'll just be glad when this season is over to be quite honest. Yet another dreary home draw to finish it off would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 I'll just be glad when this season is over to be quite honest. Yet another dreary home draw to finish it off would be perfect. Maybe we should get Pellegrino back for one game? If ever there was a man to call to secure a narrow defeat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Maybe we should get Pellegrino back for one game? If ever there was a man to call to secure a narrow defeat! He would finally be right about us losing 1-0 being a "perfect performance" I still cannot believe he actually said that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 I suspect we will keep it tight and not play an expansive game. Could lose 1-0 but we'll be fine. It'll be a dull affair that's for sure. We aren't that easy to break down with the 5-4-1 formation. That’s how I see it formation wise. City have an incentive to win but don’t need to score a hatful. For me the one up top would be Long as he keeps their defence on their toes and every once in a while he can actually score. Mind you we could employ Redmond in the same role. The defence picks itself. The four in midfield would be Hoj, Rom, Lemina (if fit, if not JWP) & Tadic. Tadic gets a free role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 I’ve just put my season ticket up for tomorrow’s game on ticket exchange if anyone’s hoping for a seat .. in the kings land row 39 Who is playing tomorrow then? I'm looking forward to the Sunday game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Lawro has us staying up.... that's a relief https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44070182 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Lawro has us staying up.... that's a relief https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44070182 That has me worried actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Lawro has us staying up.... that's a relief https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44070182 See his league table has Liverpool unbeaten all season. Think he may have done same last year. Tbf he has over predicted our success as we are 10th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 See his league table has Liverpool unbeaten all season. Think he may have done same last year. Tbf he has over predicted our success as we are 10th He also has Brighton staying up on 25 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Mind you we could employ Redmond in the same role. after yet another non performance as a starter on Tuesday night he will be back on the bench. He can come on and impress Pep for the last 20 mins or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 after yet another non performance as a starter on Tuesday night he will be back on the bench. He can come on and impress Pep for the last 20 mins or so. or.....if City aint winning, the last 27 mins or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 10 years ago today.... Good job there's no chance of any highscoring defeats on the last day of the season these days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 10 years ago today.... Good job there's no chance of any highscoring defeats on the last day of the season these days.... Man City better watch out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 10 years ago today.... Good job there's no chance of any highscoring defeats on the last day of the season these days.... There's a Boro fan who sits a few desks from me and she doesn't remember this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 There's a Boro fan who sits a few desks from me and she doesn't remember this! A few of us will remember this last day capitulation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom & Gerry Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 There's no danger. I'd bring in the kids. There's a young lad called Park and another called Buss that would be ideal for this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkonOkereke Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Maybe wide of the mark on this occasion. https://mobile.twitter.com/OkerekeEkon Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk WHy is my Twitter being posted? and what is Glasgow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 WHy is my Twitter being posted? and what is Glasgow? Bunch of weird stalkers on here mate. Welcome to the forum - I am Glasgow (username before I changed it to Heisenberg) I am probably the most popular/stalked poster here just now so you have a long way to go. Forum needs posters with opinions and passion, so I double welcome you if you fit that category. Far to many fence sitting, poster obsessed, little slugs on here already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 WHy is my Twitter being posted? and what is Glasgow? Glasgow is a (in)famous poster on here and perhaps someone thought you and Glasgow were one and the same. Don't panic, most on here are nice and pleasant folk, as in life, there are also a few Ar$ eholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 I think it will be their strongest available 11 or very close. Pep will want to be seen to respect the competition and he has said he wants to get the 100 points. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk and they need 3 goals for the 100. Could be a spanking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 and they need 3 goals for the 100. Could be a spanking. Eh? They need 3 points for 100 points, they already have 105 goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Eh? They need 3 points for 100 points, they already have 105 goals. Glad you pointed it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 A few of us will remember this last day capitulation Yep. I remember it. Derby were already relegated IIRC. Watching back those highlights, our offside trap really wasn't working that day was it. Was Nichol still manager then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett24 Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Man City better watch out. If Swansea were facing anyone other than Stoke I would be 99.9% convinced we are staying up! However, looking at forums and twitter a huge number of Stoke fans are hoping they lose 10-0 this weekend. Hopefully the players are not thinking the same! Surely, if Stoke were to roll over and Swansea won 8-0 there would need to be some sort of investigation! I just hope we nick a draw as I can really see Swansea scoring a bucket load against Stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett24 Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 I am going to have a cover bet of Man City -4 and Swansea -4 at 225/1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 If Swansea were facing anyone other than Stoke I would be 99.9% convinced we are staying up! However, looking at forums and twitter a huge number of Stoke fans are hoping they lose 10-0 this weekend. Hopefully the players are not thinking the same! Surely, if Stoke were to roll over and Swansea won 8-0 there would need to be some sort of investigation! I just hope we nick a draw as I can really see Swansea scoring a bucket load against Stoke. Of course they are not. They are professional players, most of whom don't support the club and therefore don't have the emotional investment that fans do. They will be looking to salvage some pride from a poor season, playing for a place in a world cup squad, or trying to impress potential suitors who might want to sign them in the summer. The very idea that they will roll over and let a team who have only scored twice in their last 8 games give them a tonking, just because a few bitter fans on an internet forum hate Mark Hughes, is utterly risible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 No Bednarek, Lemina doubtful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Yep. I remember it. Derby were already relegated IIRC. Watching back those highlights, our offside trap really wasn't working that day was it. Was Nichol still manager then? I think this match was the straw on the camel's back that got him sacked (after years of fans wanting him out). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 No Bednarek, Lemina doubtful That isn't what Hughes said today about Bednarek... Jan might miss out. Clearly, he had a bang to his head. He'll need checking nearer the time. https://southamptonfc.com/news/2018-05-11/team-news-mark-hughes-pre-southampton-manchester-city-1718 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett24 Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Of course they are not. They are professional players, most of whom don't support the club and therefore don't have the emotional investment that fans do. They will be looking to salvage some pride from a poor season, playing for a place in a world cup squad, or trying to impress potential suitors who might want to sign them in the summer. The very idea that they will roll over and let a team who have only scored twice in their last 8 games give them a tonking, just because a few bitter fans on an internet forum hate Mark Hughes, is utterly risible. I wish I could share your confidence, we will find out in the first 30 mins, if it's 3-0 in 30mins we know we could be in for a long afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 No Bednarek, Lemina doubtful Bednarek is due a poor game and Lemina, while being excellent of late, can be guilty of losing possession cheaply. Plenty of cover available. If it was a 2 or 3 goal difference I might understand the furrowed brows but it's 10. Were that to be overturned then there'd be room for a meltdown but I suspect it'll turn out just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 I wish I could share your confidence, we will find out in the first 30 mins, if it's 3-0 in 30mins we know we could be in for a long afternoon. To be fair, Stoke could put wheelie bins out on the pitch and Swansea would still struggle to score at the moment. It's possible it could be turned around, but how confident would you be if the situation was reversed and it was Saints needing to make up 10 goals and 3 points? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Lawro has us staying up.... that's a relief https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44070182 Even though he thinks a 9 goal swing is needed. He really is a complete plonker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Saint Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Who is playing tomorrow then? I'm looking forward to the Sunday game. Fair point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascadia Saint Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 It's possible it could be turned around, but how confident would you be if the situation was reversed and it was Saints needing to make up 10 goals and 3 points? Haha! When you put it like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5718253/PETER-CROUCH-feel-embarrassed-guilty-letting-Stoke-fans-down.html PETER CROUCH: "You can get some crazy results on the final day and I have heard it said that we would be happy to get trounced by Swansea if it led to them staying up and Southampton going down, given that Mark is now their manager after leaving us in January. Let me assure you nothing could be further from the truth. I am embarrassed we are bottom of the table – a few weeks ago West Brom were well adrift yet we ended up being relegated before them. To finish the campaign 20th out of 20 would be as bad as it could get. So we will go to Swansea and give it everything. What goes on with other teams is no concern to us. I'm not bothered that a win at Swansea would confirm Southampton's safety, I'm only bothered about getting the win that could stop us finishing bottom. Pride is riding on this game. It should, however, have been so much more. This should have been our cup final. The fact it isn't has left me and many others absolutely heartbroken." ------------------------------------------------------------------------- For those who had any fears- Crouch has spoken! He claims Stoke will go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Dad Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Clear, professional statement from Crouch. Respect to him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Clear, professional statement from Crouch. Respect to him! Notice he doesn’t dispute the part about the players hating Hughes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Clear, professional statement from Crouch. Respect to him!With my cynical hat on, he's not really going to say anything but this, regardless of what they're thinking. He'd say exactly the same in public even if they had some secret desire to help send Saints down. (That doesn't mean for one second that I believe they want anything other than a win vs Swansea before I'm accused of suggesting otherwise!) Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Notice he doesn’t dispute the part about the players hating Hughes! What part? The players don't hate him anyway, that is just a "supporters" thing, the players that had been there for a while were supportive, after all Hughes managed them to 3 top 10 finishes. The issues at Stoke can be laid fairly and squarely at the transfer policy, which Hughes had a say in but did not control. Some massive non-performers who then caused disquiet iin the dressing room. The nonsense about Hughes relegating Stoke is just that, nonsense. They had plenty of time to get out of the situation, but they didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 This must be one of the only games in 55 years of supporting saints that I would condone setting up very defensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 A few of us will remember this last day capitulation I was there, Shilton played his last game for Derby if I recall. It was Nicholl’s final game. The following day I watched Hampshire in a Sunday league game at Derbyshire and was the coldest I have ever been at a cricket match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Stoke will beat Sawnsea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brmbrm Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 Lawro has us staying up.... that's a relief https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44070182 Its a 10 goal swing needed, Lawro, not 9. That's forgivable from an ordinary footy bloke, but you are a massively overpaid *** who clearly cannot be ar$ed doing even an hour of background work during the week. Just furcking furck off you furckwit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 WHy is my Twitter being posted? and what is Glasgow?I posted it to demonstrate that you were unassociated with Glasgow / Heisenberg, as some posters were assuming. Apologies for any intrusion, however your user name is easily googled which links straight to your Twitter. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 or.....if City aint winning, the last 27 mins or so. I see what you did there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 City win 5-0 in a game on Sunday. City lose 5-0 in another game on Sunday. Are Saints up or down? In Swansea & Stoke 'City' does not mean Manchester City so this could get very confusing. Just cos the media does it - doesn't mean you should tongue out the Manchester clubs as well. Saints 6 Man City 0. Screw it. Get 'er done in style. Staying up without breaking a sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 11 May, 2018 Share Posted 11 May, 2018 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5718253/PETER-CROUCH-feel-embarrassed-guilty-letting-Stoke-fans-down.html PETER CROUCH: "You can get some crazy results on the final day and I have heard it said that we would be happy to get trounced by Swansea if it led to them staying up and Southampton going down, given that Mark is now their manager after leaving us in January. Let me assure you nothing could be further from the truth. I am embarrassed we are bottom of the table – a few weeks ago West Brom were well adrift yet we ended up being relegated before them. To finish the campaign 20th out of 20 would be as bad as it could get. So we will go to Swansea and give it everything. What goes on with other teams is no concern to us. I'm not bothered that a win at Swansea would confirm Southampton's safety, I'm only bothered about getting the win that could stop us finishing bottom. Pride is riding on this game. It should, however, have been so much more. This should have been our cup final. The fact it isn't has left me and many others absolutely heartbroken." ------------------------------------------------------------------------- For those who had any fears- Crouch has spoken! He claims Stoke will go for it. Nice one, Crouchie, let's have another one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 12 May, 2018 Share Posted 12 May, 2018 Nice one, Crouchie, let's have another one! He used to be a skate but now he's quite alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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