Lighthouse Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Not going to get my hopes up too high too early but I'd like to think he can instill some basic organisation into our squad by the weekend. If nothing else I hope we can focus/motivate certain players and cut out some of the individual errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Think we'll lose or more likely draw. Just hope the fans don't turn on RaHa after only one game, he needs time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Think we'll lose or more likely draw. Just hope the fans don't turn on RaHa after only one game, he needs time.Why are you so bad at this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Why are you so bad at this? Maybe we should ask Glasgow to mentor him so at least he can get the basics right.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 As much as I'm happy and excited to see what the new man can do. I'm not expecting to much on the results front early doors its going to take a lot of work to bring his favoured style of football to the hopeless mess that is our squad and I'm not sure some of the players will ever be able to manage it. I think a draw for this one sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 If we create as many chances as we did last night then we'll beat them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 If we create as many chances as we did last night then we'll beat them. Do you think Cardiff will go as easy on us as Spurs did last night? I have a feeling Cardiff's players won't be going into second gear in the second half like spurs did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Can we get John Terry in as defensive coach/player? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Do you think Cardiff will go as easy on us as Spurs did last night? I have a feeling Cardiff's players won't be going into second gear in the second half like spurs did. Cardiff aren't a very good team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Cardiff aren't a very good team. I don't know if you noticed but neither are we.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egreog Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Looks like a 0-0 draw with all the usual "we were unlucky" comments. Last on MOTD I would bet too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Huge game and actually think we'll win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Why are you so bad at this? Its as far removed from textbook as one is likely to get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 I'm going to go for positive new manager bounce win. Mccarthy Valery Stephens Vestergaard Bertrand Davis Lemina Hojberg Armstrong Redmond Ings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 (edited) I presume Lemina is back for this. We'll just have to see what we can do. This squad has 3 huge games coming up before the window, Cardiff away, Huddersfield away and West Ham at home to show what they can do for this new manager before potential replacements can come in. (I am presuming we'll lose to Arsenal and Man City and anything there would be a bonus). We have to pick up two wins IMO at least, if not looking at getting 3 as we have Chelsea in the new year before going away to Leicester so there are not many winnable games there if we mess up against these 3. Everyone on a clean slate, everything working their nuts of in the game and in training, whoever emerges will have earned their spots. I think we might see a few surprises in there. Physioroom is predicted Bertrand and Ings should be available for Saturday, have no idea how accurate they are but both were maybes for Wednesday Edited 6 December, 2018 by tajjuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 I'm interested to see whether he goes with two or three CBs. One if MH's problems was that he couldn't wake up his mind. That's not really a criticism as both systems were suffering through individual weaknesses. Personally I can't see why we changed against Spurs, but I'll accept that, unless the wingbacks really get forward, it gives us more attacking options and theoretically more midfield control. I'm hoping Ings could be back. Obafemi won't be and it's all very quiet on Long and Gallagher. I'm not optimistic about starting with either/both of Austin/Gabbiadini. Would possibly prefer not bothering with a striker, but can't see that happening in a must-win game. Hasenhüttl certainly needs to hit the ground running! Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 I'm going to go for positive new manager bounce win. Mccarthy Valery Stephens Vestergaard Bertrand Davis Lemina Hojberg Armstrong Redmond Ings Defence looks errrggh. Having said that I've gone through every variation of defence I can think of, in my mind, with the players we have available and I really can't come up with one combination that doesn't make think "oh ****" that's bad. I do like what I've seen of Valery can't see him being picked over Cedric but maybe Ralph will surprise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Unfortunately no manager on the planet will be able to turn **** defenders into good ones in the space of 2 days. I think it will be a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 I'm interested to see whether he goes with two or three CBs. One if MH's problems was that he couldn't wake up his mind. That's not really a criticism as both systems were suffering through individual weaknesses. Personally I can't see why we changed against Spurs, but I'll accept that, unless the wingbacks really get forward, it gives us more attacking options and theoretically more midfield control. I'm hoping Ings could be back. Obafemi won't be and it's all very quiet on Long and Gallagher. I'm not optimistic about starting with either/both of Austin/Gabbiadini. Would possibly prefer not bothering with a striker, but can't see that happening in a must-win game. Hasenhüttl certainly needs to hit the ground running! Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Long has an ankle injury, which he got on the 9th November and was predicted to be out for around 6 weeks so I'd presume he is still a few weeks away from being fit. Gallagher just seems to have vanished, no mention of him being injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 FWIW, I'd suggest McCarthy Cedric/Valery Stephens Vestergaard Bednarek Bertrand/Cedric Lemina Hojbjerg Redmond Armstrong JWP Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage_Face Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Gonna be interesting Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage_Face Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Can’t wait to see us try the “10 second rule” that his teams play. [emoji1303] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Can’t wait to see us try the “10 second rule” that his teams play. [emoji1303] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Schmidt does the same, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 3 nil saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Will be tough. They've won their last 2 home games so their tails will be up & Warnock teams will always be ugly & in our faces. Would imagine that they will be harder to beat than Fulham & we royally f*cked that up. Desperate for Ralph to start off a positive note but will be tricky on 1 & half days worth of coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintZamboni Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 I think we’ll win this. We make chances and they’re ****ter than us. Hopefully Hassenhuttl will have the players motivated and working hard to impress. 0-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Valery should come in for Cedric imo, he’s bigger, better in the air and stronger. Cedric was so poor last night again, after an improved performance against United. Cardiff will have a field day just chipping it to the back post for someone to tower over Cedric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 A loss, 2-1 my guess. Their 2 coming from either a long throw, corner or free kick. Even pep couldn’t turn our shambles of a back 4 around in 2 days and about the only thing Cardiff are good at is pumping the ball into the box. Vest has to start imo otherwise we’re way to small and weak to deal with their aerial presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 We will be three up in 20 mins.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Warnock will have them pumping it into the box on every occasion possible so need our defence to hold firm. How often have they done that? That said - I'm with Simo, going for the super positive 3 nil away win based on nothing more than new manager bounce. Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 We will be three up in 20 mins.. And pegged back to three all 12 minutes later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Warnock will have them pumping it into the box on every occasion possible so need our defence to hold firm. How often have they done that? That said - I'm with Simo, going for the super positive 3 nil away win based on nothing more than new manager bounce. Please. If we don't play Vestergaard for that reason i'll scream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 And pegged back to three all 12 minutes later... Exciting stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picard Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Press conference now on twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 4-3 win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage_Face Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 His press conference already more exciting than last clowns. Already identified problems from one game. Something Hughes couldn’t get his head round. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Bob Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 His press conference already more exciting than last clowns. Already identified problems from one game. Something Hughes couldn’t get his head round. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Agreed. He talks the talk but walking the walk with our current squad will certainly be a challenge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Gallagher is injured. Knee. Is that a new injury? It was his hamstring before wasn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARCELONASAINT Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 It would require a minor miracle to suddenly change this squad of blundering idiots into a winning team......our defenders are not going to suddenly discover the art of defending in 48 hours when they haven't been able for the last 2 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackedoff Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Got a new manager,bound to win. Everybody else does in this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Got a new manager,bound to win. Everybody else does in this situation.Everybody else being the key words. New manger syndrome never happens for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Everybody else being the key words. New manger syndrome never happens for us. When was the last Saints manager to win in his first game in charge? Sturrock beat Liverpool I think. I know Strachan didn't (3-3 draw), Adkins didn't, Poch didn't (0-0), Puel didn't (1-1), MoPe didn't (0-0), Hughes didn't (0-3). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 When was the last Saints manager to win in his first game in charge? Sturrock beat Liverpool I think. I know Strachan didn't (3-3 draw), Adkins didn't, Poch didn't (0-0), Puel didn't (1-1), MoPe didn't (0-0), Hughes didn't (0-3). The Wigan game was Hughes's first, so technically he was. But yes, going on solely league games, you have to go way back. I think it might actually be Sturrock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Easy win. Things will click into place. Boufal to run the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 The Wigan game was Hughes's first, so technically he was. But yes, going on solely league games, you have to go way back. I think it might actually be Sturrock. Yes, you are right! For some reason I had the order of the Wigan and West Ham games mixed up in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Easy win. Things will click into place. Boufal to run the game Run the game or ruin the game...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Winless in 8 games against newly promoted sides and I think that run will continue with a poor draw in this must must win game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Away win 2-1 for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 Away win 2-1 for me. I’ll go with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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