trousers Posted 28 August, 2018 Share Posted 28 August, 2018 McCarthy Cedric Vestergaard Yoshida Bertrand Lemina Armstrong Romeu Redmond Ings Elyanoussi Bench: Gunn, Targett, Bednarek, JWP, Austin, Gallagher, Gabbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 28 August, 2018 Share Posted 28 August, 2018 Yep. It will not be though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 28 August, 2018 Share Posted 28 August, 2018 Not seen anything of Moi yet to suggest he’s good enough to be starting. I’d have Gabbi in to switch around the front 3 with Redmond and Ings. Apart from tha, looks good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 28 August, 2018 Share Posted 28 August, 2018 Good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 28 August, 2018 Share Posted 28 August, 2018 Hopefully the win tonight will give us a bit of confidence going into this one. Need to win really, but a point wouldn't be a terrible result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 28 August, 2018 Share Posted 28 August, 2018 (edited) McCarthy Cedric vestergaard yoshi Bertrand Romeu Lemina Davis Redmond Gallagher Ings Subs Gunn, bednarek, Armstrong, elyounessi, Austin, gabbi, targett Edited 28 August, 2018 by Baird of the land Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 28 August, 2018 Share Posted 28 August, 2018 Not seen anything of Moi yet to suggest he’s good enough to be starting. I’d have Gabbi in to switch around the front 3 with Redmond and Ings. Apart from tha, looks good to me. Black box is bug ridden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 28 August, 2018 Share Posted 28 August, 2018 Isn't Hoj available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordic Saint Posted 28 August, 2018 Share Posted 28 August, 2018 Gunn Cedric Bednarek Yoshida Bertrand Lemina Romeu Davis Redmond Austin Ings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint77 Posted 28 August, 2018 Share Posted 28 August, 2018 Isn't Hoj available? Shouldn’t matter as he shouldn’t be any where near the starting 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 28 August, 2018 Share Posted 28 August, 2018 Shouldn’t matter as he shouldn’t be any where near the starting 11 I wasn’t at the Leicester game but from most accounts he was quite decent up until the dive. It was a silly thing to do but I’d much rather a decent performance ruined by a moment of stupidity, rather than just being crap from the get go. Having said all that, I think he is suspended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint Posted 28 August, 2018 Share Posted 28 August, 2018 Shouldn’t matter as he shouldn’t be any where near the starting 11 Same can be said for Romeu. Seen buses turn quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 28 August, 2018 Share Posted 28 August, 2018 Do well to take a point, and I'd be happy with that. Palace are a very direct team anyway, but we need to work hard to stop the crosses. Gonna have nightmares thinking about some of their giants taking on Cedric at the back stick. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd_barrett_saint Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 I wasn’t at the Leicester game but from most accounts he was quite decent up until the dive. It was a silly thing to do but I’d much rather a decent performance ruined by a moment of stupidity, rather than just being crap from the get go. Having said all that, I think he is suspended. Wouldn't a dismissal for a 2nd yellow card mean a 1 match suspension, that he served tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Can’t see anything but a 2-0 defeat with this one. Woy has his team working well for him and a home defeat looks unlikely to a side who struggle to score. Hope I’m very wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Wouldn't a dismissal for a 2nd yellow card mean a 1 match suspension, that he served tonight? Yellow cards no longer apply to separate competitions, whereas straight reds do. But no-one seems to know if a sending off for 2 yellows crosses competitions or not. On the Total Saints podcast Adam Leitch thought he would've served it tonight, but he didn't sound totally convinced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Not seen anything of Moi yet to suggest he’s good enough to be starting. I’d have Gabbi in to switch around the front 3 with Redmond and Ings. Apart from tha, looks good to me. Well, if you don't play him, he will never adapt to the English game. Too many players written off before they can adjust imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAGONZ_RULE Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Yellow cards no longer apply to separate competitions, whereas straight reds do. But no-one seems to know if a sending off for 2 yellows crosses competitions or not. On the Total Saints podcast Adam Leitch thought he would've served it tonight, but he didn't sound totally convinced. http://sport.bt.com/football/pierre-emile-hojbjerg-banned-for-southampton-S11364291643484 Suggests his 1 match ban was served in the Carabao Cup, and he'll be available this weekend if the manager wants to pick him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Can’t see anything but a 2-0 defeat with this one. Woy has his team working well for him and a home defeat looks unlikely to a side who struggle to score. Hope I’m very wrong. Unfortunately I'm thinking the same. And there's also the added burden of coping with their famous Ultras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Same team as Leicester apart from Gabbi for Long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Not to many players pushing for a recall to the league 11, that played against Leicester, after last nights performance. On last nights cameo I wouldn't be adverse to playing Gallagher instead of Long. Other than that Yoshida for Hoedt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 http://sport.bt.com/football/pierre-emile-hojbjerg-banned-for-southampton-S11364291643484 Suggests his 1 match ban was served in the Carabao Cup, and he'll be available this weekend if the manager wants to pick him. Not shown as suspended on the FA site, so it seems it was served yesterday, pity no one looked yesterday to confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Unfortunately I'm thinking the same. And there's also the added burden of coping with their famous Ultras I thought Mo Mowlam had died? Or is that Elton John? He's a Watford fan?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 So how many bookings in the cup causes a cup-specific ban? Is it two, like the world cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Gunn Cedric Vestergarrd Yoshida Bertrand Lemina Romeu Armstrong Gabbiadini Redmond Ings Would love to see Gabbi coming off the the central striker. Probably more chance of me being picked though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 (edited) I'm quite disillusioned with Soares. Apart from his obvious lack of height, resulting in him being unable to win the ball in the air and being picked off by opponents, he seems to be in a world of his own when it comes to decision making. His crossing lacks perception and accuracy as he just puts his foot through it. Stephens, from the reports from last night was poor at right back. He may eventually have to settle for being a holding midfielder provided he steps up his tempo and cuts out the ball watching. Having said that, last season Bednerek was solid against Fulham at right back, maybe he could step up and hold down a defensive right back position as long as we are playing 4-4-2 without wing backs. If we go 4-4-2 on Saturday, Bednerek, Yoshida, Vestergaard and Bertrand make a solid back four. Hojbjerg played with good intensity on Saturday and served his one match ban last night, so I would pair him with Lemina because Lemina and Romeu just don't play well as a pair. We lack pace and consequently movement with Austin and Gabbiadini so to start I'd like to see Gallagher up front with Ings playing off him. Continuing in that vein Redmond left with Long on the right of midfield where he could match Zaha's pace and close him down. Having said that I can see close to last Saturday's starting line up with maybe Yoshida (hopefully) paired with Vestergaard. Elyanoussi shows good touches but needs to step up his tempo so maybe a place for Austin or Armstrong (not wide) but not necessarily 4-4-2. Edited 29 August, 2018 by derry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 I'm quite disillusioned with Soares. Apart from his obvious lack of height, resulting in him being unable to win the ball in the air and being picked off by opponents, he seems to be in a world of his own when it comes to decision making. His crossing lacks perception and accuracy as he just puts his foot through it. Stephens, from the reports from last night was poor at right back. He may eventually have to settle for being a holding midfielder provided he steps up his tempo and cuts out the ball watching. Having said that, last season Bednerek was solid against Fulham at right back, maybe he could step up and hold down a defensive right back position as long as we are playing 4-4-2 without wing backs. If we go 4-4-2 on Saturday, Bednerek, Yoshida, Vestergaard and Bertrand make a solid back four. Hojbjerg played with good intensity on Saturday and served his one match ban last night, so I would pair him with Lemina because Lemina and Romeu just don't play well as a pair. We lack pace and consequently movement with Austin and Gabbiadini so to start I'd like to see Gallagher up front with Ings playing off him. Continuing in that vein Redmond left with Long on the right of midfield. Having said that I can see close to last Saturday's starting line up with maybe Yoshida (hopefully) paired with Vestergaard. Elyanoussi shows good touches but needs to step up his tempo so maybe a place for Austin or Armstrong (not wide) but not necessarily 4-4-2. Bednarek as RB? Against Palace’s pace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Well, if you don't play him, he will never adapt to the English game. Too many players written off before they can adjust imho. Play him; yes but I would be starting him. There is an obvious advantage of coming on second half when you’re up against defenders who have been running around for an hour longer than you have. If he can have an impact against some tiring legs, then he should be considered for a starting spot. I don’t think anyone is written off before they can adjust. The likes of Gaston, Boufal and Mané all had plenty of opportunities to prove themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Bednarek as RB? Against Palace’s pace? If Long was on our right in front of Bednerek he is quick enough to catch Zaha. Sessegnon didn't cause Bednerek too many problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Bednarek as RB? Against Palace’s pace? Good point. Maybe deploy him as front sweeper instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 If Long was on our right in front of Bednerek he is quick enough to catch Zaha. Sessegnon didn't cause Bednerek too many problems. Sessegnon is not in the same league as Zaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 That's a big statement on a brilliant 17/18 year old that hasn't put a foot wrong yet against a player that failed abysmally at MU, gave up on an England international career and is resurrecting his career as star man at mediocre Palace. Still I'll bow to your expertise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 That's a big statement on a brilliant 17/18 year old that hasn't put a foot wrong yet against a player that failed abysmally at MU, gave up on an England international career and is resurrecting his career as star man at mediocre Palace. Still I'll bow to your expertise. Sessegnon is still very young - for all his potential, he’s struggled so far to adapt to the PL (hence why he was dropped on Sunday). Right now Zaha is a proven PL performer and I’d take him everyday of the week over Sessegnon. Ask me in a few years time and I’ll probably give you a different answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Agree Cedric is a concern but his pace means he’ll be starting. Can already picture how it will go though- long balls to Benteke up against Cedric at the back post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useful Idiot Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Without Zaha in their side, Palace didn't win a single game last year. He changes games. He completes an incredible number of dribbles. He causes defenders to panic. Sessegnon has great natural movement and composure and, from what I've seen, strikes a football very well. He's good at recovering possession but doesn't seem to have Zaha's blistering pace or the same ability to take players on. Other than sometimes playing in the same position, they don't really have much in common. At the moment, Zaha is the more dangerous player, though Sessegnon has time to reach or surpass him in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Agree Cedric is a concern but his pace means he’ll be starting. Can already picture how it will go though- long balls to Benteke up against Cedric at the back post.[/QUOTE] All teams do this and we did it with Beattie, Lambert and Pelle to name a few and most full backs are beaten by the big centre forward its nothing new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Stop Zaha stop Palace. Still amazed Zaha is still at Palace. Thought legally you had to sell players once the top 6 make an enquiry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useful Idiot Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Stop Zaha stop Palace. Still amazed Zaha is still at Palace. Thought legally you had to sell players once the top 6 make an enquiry Depends ho much they love the club. Zaha seems to thrive on being the main man and has already tried out UTD and things didn't work out for him there. Maybe he's just more loyal than the mercenaries that wanted to use Saints as a stepping stone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Stop Zaha stop Palace. Still amazed Zaha is still at Palace. Thought legally you had to sell players once the top 6 make an enquiry guess you where golfing when this happened... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 I reckon this one will end in a score draw. I am top of the prediction league so yes, I am ITK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Depends ho much they love the club. Zaha seems to thrive on being the main man and has already tried out UTD and things didn't work out for him there. Maybe he's just more loyal than the mercenaries that wanted to use Saints as a stepping stone? We advertised ourselves as a "stepping stone" club for a while and then seemed to renegade on a number of gentlemens agreements. Probably explains why we are now struggling to get deals done. Imagine agents do talk and once you **** off a few you get a bad name. It's probably costing us more in agent fees too Anyways....back to palace. I predict 2-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Stop Zaha stop Palace. Still amazed Zaha is still at Palace. Thought legally you had to sell players once the top 6 make an enquiry Brilliant! Do that one about Redmond being Henry again! OMG my sides!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 We advertised ourselves as a "stepping stone" club for a while and then seemed to renegade on a number of gentlemens agreements. Probably explains why we are now struggling to get deals done. Imagine agents do talk and once you **** off a few you get a bad name. It's probably costing us more in agent fees too Anyways....back to palace. I predict 2-1 OMG we've gone renegade!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 Benteke will score. Other than that, who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 McCarthy Cedric Yoshida Vestergaard Bertrand Yaya Toure Lemina Armstrong Redmond Gabbiadini Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice29 Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 McCarthy Cedric Vestergaard Yoshida Bertrand PEH Lemina Armstrong Ings Redmond Long Cant believe actually pick Gabbi still. Would have Gallagher and Austin on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 29 August, 2018 Share Posted 29 August, 2018 We need to bully and kick them like Watford did. Easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 30 August, 2018 Share Posted 30 August, 2018 OMG we've gone renegade!!!! I dont like it when he gets quoted him but in this case i`m glad you did.. Renegade..... :lol: on agreements.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 30 August, 2018 Share Posted 30 August, 2018 Can't see us getting anything here tbh. Benteke always seems to score, Zaha will cause us all sorts of problems and we'll probably struggle to score ourselves. Prediction: 2-0 Palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 30 August, 2018 Share Posted 30 August, 2018 We need to bully and kick them like Watford did. Easy. Not sure that is within our style, even with Mark Hughes as manager. Romeu can be a bit overzealous in his tackling, and possibly Lemina, but apart from those two it's not an area we prosper in. JWP ?? If we do, then at what stage do we go down to 10 men? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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