fanimal Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 This is a 7 pointer game make no mistake. man up time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 This is a 7 pointer game make no mistake. man up time. Must win even ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 @Lighthouse, could you tell SG that I paid my £5 to be able to rant at will back on the 22 November via bank transfer to a/c ******04, and could he reinstate my membership. Thanks. Hopefully I'll be able to post numerous celebratory posts on Saturday, but then I'm an incurable optimist.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 6 December, 2018 Author Share Posted 6 December, 2018 @Lighthouse, could you tell SG that I paid my £5 to be able to rant at will back on the 22 November via bank transfer to a/c ******04, and could he reinstate my membership. Thanks. Hopefully I'll be able to post numerous celebratory posts on Saturday, but then I'm an incurable optimist.. Leave it with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 6 December, 2018 Share Posted 6 December, 2018 No sign of Ings or Bertrand in the short training video. Wonder if Ings will turn into one of those nearly there injuries that goes on for months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 No sign of Ings or Bertrand in the short training video. Wonder if Ings will turn into one of those nearly there injuries that goes on for months? Not that anyone ever saw that situation arising on signing him of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjurwi Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Think the new coach will play 4-3-3 for the moment cause it fits with the players. ..................McCarthy...................... Soares. Vestergaard. Stephens. Bertrand(Targett) ..........Romeu..............Hojbjerg........ .....................Lemina...................... Armstrong.........................Redmond ..................Ings(Gabbiadini)............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 It will be interesting to see how he sets up the defence. Good luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 No sign of Ings or Bertrand in the short training video. Wonder if Ings will turn into one of those nearly there injuries that goes on for months? Hamstrings can be quite nasty. With hindsight, we didn't do him any favours by playing him when he tweaked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage_Face Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Lawros Prediciton "I don't think he will know too much about Cardiff, and I am pretty sure he won't have crossed paths with Neil Warnock" Cardiff 2 vs Saints 1. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 No sign of Ings or Bertrand in the short training video. Wonder if Ings will turn into one of those nearly there injuries that goes on for months? I still can't believe we've already agreed to sign Ings permanently, his injury record is appalling, already missed key games for us and looks set to miss more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage_Face Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 I still can't believe we've already agreed to sign Ings permanently, his injury record is appalling, already missed key games for us and looks set to miss more. Funny how people weren't saying this when he was smashing goals in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Lawros Prediciton "I don't think he will know too much about Cardiff, and I am pretty sure he won't have crossed paths with Neil Warnock" Cardiff 2 vs Saints 1. " Didn’t Ralph watch Cardiff last week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 It will be interesting to see how he sets up the defence. Good luck to him. It will indeed! We've got enough in midfield and attack to stay up. We scored more goals than Burnley did last season and they finished 7th FFS. We just need to find a few clean sheets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Ladbrooks were doing almost 3/1 (can't remember it exactly) on Cardiff if anyone fancies an insurance bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 7 December, 2018 Author Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Funny how people weren't saying this when he was smashing goals in. I was. No matter how many goals he scores this season, that guaranteed £20m signing clause was a ridiculous thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 PHIL MERSON: Cardiff 2-0 Southampton There's a new man at the helm at Southampton in Ralph Hasenhuttl but I must side with Cardiff to win this game. Saints are bringing in a manager who has never experienced the Premier League and I think there's a rude awakening coming on Saturday. Southampton may have let slip a two-goal lead against Manchester United last weekend, but they did play well, don't get me wrong. However, with the new manager coming in this weekend I think it's going to be a difficult afternoon for them. I'm backing Cardiff for a win that will put Southampton in big trouble. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LAWRO: Cardiff 2-1 Southampton New Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl was in the stands to see his new side get comprehensively beaten by Tottenham on Wednesday night, and it will be interesting to see what team he picks after spending so little time with his players. Hasenhuttl will get a reaction, because suddenly everyone is playing for their place now Mark Hughes has left. But I don't think he will know too much about Cardiff, and I am pretty sure he won't have crossed paths with Bluebirds boss Neil Warnock before. So this is a case of 'welcome to the Premier League' for Hasenhuttl and this is going to be a tough test for him. Cardiff have won three of their last four home games, and I can see them getting another victory here. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Honestly the signs are there with these 2 predicting Cardiff wins, Hasenhuttl is the one and we're gonna win 3-0! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 I was. No matter how many goals he scores this season, that guaranteed £20m signing clause was a ridiculous thing to do. Transfermarkt quotes only one hamstring injury in Sept 14 where he missed 3 games. I appreciate he's had other injuries but he's hardly prone to hammy's which pretty much every footballer has suffered on multiple occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 7 December, 2018 Author Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Transfermarkt quotes only one hamstring injury in Sept 14 where he missed 3 games. I appreciate he's had other injuries but he's hardly prone to hammy's which pretty much every footballer has suffered on multiple occasions. It's his knees I was, am and all ways will be worried about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage_Face Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Merson really is thick. Klopp and Pep didn't know the Premiership but he was drooling over them. (i know higher quality of manager, but same principles). They won't beat us 2 v 0, we will score. Scoring isn't our problem. Thick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Who's Phil Merson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Let's not expect miracles chaps. He will need time, especially as the poor little sods who make up our playing staff have had about 5 'philosophies' to change to over the last five years. I think we'll probably draw, and then can build from there. Obvs a win would be good tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonToo Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Let's not expect miracles chaps. Indeed. If we're still in the bottom 3 come March I hope Hughes is still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint77 Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Who's Phil Merson? you know that chap that spent a lot of time at Staplewood using our Facilitys free of charge when he was in Marchwood priory in rehab for his coke and drink addiction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Ultimately we can't lose this one. To go 5 points behind a side who most would expect to go down would be very concerning. Fulham and Hudds most likely won't be getting points tomorrow, IF we win things could look a bit more comfortable, but can't be expecting drastic change over night. Just hope for improved performance and if we can get a lead, to bloomin' well hold on to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 PHIL MERSON: Cardiff 2-0 Southampton There's a new man at the helm at Southampton in Ralph Hasenhuttl but I must side with Cardiff to win this game. Saints are bringing in a manager who has never experienced the Premier League and I think there's a rude awakening coming on Saturday. Southampton may have let slip a two-goal lead against Manchester United last weekend, but they did play well, don't get me wrong. However, with the new manager coming in this weekend I think it's going to be a difficult afternoon for them. I'm backing Cardiff for a win that will put Southampton in big trouble. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LAWRO: Cardiff 2-1 Southampton New Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl was in the stands to see his new side get comprehensively beaten by Tottenham on Wednesday night, and it will be interesting to see what team he picks after spending so little time with his players. Hasenhuttl will get a reaction, because suddenly everyone is playing for their place now Mark Hughes has left. But I don't think he will know too much about Cardiff, and I am pretty sure he won't have crossed paths with Bluebirds boss Neil Warnock before. So this is a case of 'welcome to the Premier League' for Hasenhuttl and this is going to be a tough test for him. Cardiff have won three of their last four home games, and I can see them getting another victory here. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Honestly the signs are there with these 2 predicting Cardiff wins, Hasenhuttl is the one and we're gonna win 3-0! They both seem to be basing it on him not knowing how Cardiff will play, but we were told that Cardiff was one of the team's he watched last week. I wouldn't be surprised if he also has watched their Tuesday game as well. Plus I'd still fancy our chances of beating them with Hughes, they really are not very good, I know neither are we but I think we have more quality and our luck has to change at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage_Face Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Merson is only ****ed off cos he can't pronounce his name. Bloke is a tool . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 you know that chap that spent a lot of time at Staplewood using our Facilitys free of charge when he was in Marchwood priory in rehab for his coke and drink addiction Is he related to Paul? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 I kind of expect Vestergaard to start. He did well in the Bundesliga, so I'd imagine RaHa would know what he's about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 I kind of expect Vestergaard to start. He did well in the Bundesliga, so I'd imagine RaHa would know what he's about. What he's about is 5 yards too slow. It's no good being 7 foot 6 if, when the ball and man goes past you on the deck, you constantly fail to recover. He has to improve in this area or he's not going to find it easy holding down a place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint77 Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Is he related to Paul? you know what, it might be his twin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 What he's about is 5 yards too slow. It's no good being 7 foot 6 if, when the ball and man goes past you on the deck, you constantly fail to recover. He has to improve in this area or he's not going to find it easy holding down a place. If there’s one team that aren’t going to be pulling out centre halves out of position and turning them round constantly then it’s Cardiff. We need a big brute who can win every tackle and every header, and he’s our man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 If there’s one team that aren’t going to be pulling out centre halves out of position and turning them round constantly then it’s Cardiff. We need a big brute who can win every tackle and every header, and he’s our man. Agree that with some of the more agricultural teams he may be an asset but on the whole he has to improve in terms of speed of thought and recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 If there’s one team that aren’t going to be pulling out centre halves out of position and turning them round constantly then it’s Cardiff. We need a big brute who can win every tackle and every header, and he’s our man. You should have watched them at home to Fulham a few weeks back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 I can see them pressing a lot harder and tightening up at the back. Yoshida's waving his foot at the ball won't cut it. Anybody that doesn't play hard will be on their bikes out of the squad. That message won't take long to sink in. He says that is this weeks priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Don't underestimate our players and don't be surprised if we win well tomorrow. They will understand the implications of the infrastructure changes that have been made over the last three weeks. There is a new atmosphere of renewal and ambition around the place and this is bound to re-ignite the passions in players for their own ambitions and futures. We maybe cannot measure the impact of a 'feel good' factor but everyone will respond to it even if sublimely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 What he's about is 5 yards too slow. It's no good being 7 foot 6 if, when the ball and man goes past you on the deck, you constantly fail to recover. He has to improve in this area or he's not going to find it easy holding down a place. Plenty of slow defenders have done well in this league. Metersacker turned like a battleship and had the acceleration of an OAP but he was still a good defender. The Bundesliga is not a slow paced league either and Vestergaard did very well there, he was playing in the Champions League two years ago and performing well. It's about positioning and decision making, he is just being rash because there is no team shape or discipline to our defending and he is in and out of the team trying to make an impression. The goal we conceded against Utd on Saturday was a great example, he was rash, he came charging out to get the ball and then is not quick enough to recover, but he doesn't have to be quick enough to recover if he just stays in position and forces the attacker to do something. None of our defenders are playing with any confidence or playing together, the team is defending as individuals, that is what Ralph needs to sort out, I fully expect once the team is defending as one and our defence starts playing together, we'll see a lot more from our centre backs and a lot less individual errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Plenty of slow defenders have done well in this league. Metersacker turned like a battleship and had the acceleration of an OAP but he was still a good defender. The Bundesliga is not a slow paced league either and Vestergaard did very well there, he was playing in the Champions League two years ago and performing well. It's about positioning and decision making, he is just being rash because there is no team shape or discipline to our defending and he is in and out of the team trying to make an impression. The goal we conceded against Utd on Saturday was a great example, he was rash, he came charging out to get the ball and then is not quick enough to recover, but he doesn't have to be quick enough to recover if he just stays in position and forces the attacker to do something. None of our defenders are playing with any confidence or playing together, the team is defending as individuals, that is what Ralph needs to sort out, I fully expect once the team is defending as one and our defence starts playing together, we'll see a lot more from our centre backs and a lot less individual errors. Some very good points - it’s why CB’s mature with age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 The goal we conceded against Utd on Saturday was a great example, he was rash, he came charging out to get the ball and then is not quick enough to recover, but he doesn't have to be quick enough to recover if he just stays in position and forces the attacker to do something. And on the flip side, we might not have conceded the second goal to Spurs if any of our players had been a bit more 'rash', instead of hesitating to attack the second ball before Moura took his second bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 No Ings, Bertrand or Obafemi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Some very good points - it’s why CB’s mature with age. Yes, totally agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 No Ings, Bertrand or Obafemi. What about Long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Good to see Barnes training with the first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Good to see Barnes training with the first team. Who are the guys either side of Hoedt behind him? they’re U23’s as well aren’t they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Marcus Barnes is a 22 year old forward, correct? It must be hit or bust time for him surely at that age? Give the lad a go, as I keep saying, he cannot be any worse than the sheer incompetence we have had to endure the last two years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintTex Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 really need the 3 points here. If not at Cardiff then where? Cardiff (a) Arsenal (h) Huddersfield (a) West Ham (h) Manchester City (h) Chelsea (a) 9 points after the holiday fixtures would get us to 18 points with 21 games played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Marcus Barnes is a 22 year old forward, correct? It must be hit or bust time for him surely at that age? Give the lad a go, as I keep saying, he cannot be any worse than the sheer incompetence we have had to endure the last two years!He's not registered in the 25 man squad, so can't play. Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Don't underestimate our players and don't be surprised if we win well tomorrow. They will understand the implications of the infrastructure changes that have been made over the last three weeks. There is a new atmosphere of renewal and ambition around the place and this is bound to re-ignite the passions in players for their own ambitions and futures. We maybe cannot measure the impact of a 'feel good' factor but everyone will respond to it even if sublimely. That would be awe-inspiring, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 Who are the guys either side of Hoedt behind him? they’re U23’s as well aren’t they? On first view I thought it was Stephens, but now I'm not so sure. Not sure who the other one is either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 7 December, 2018 Share Posted 7 December, 2018 really need the 3 points here. If not at Cardiff then where? Cardiff (a) Arsenal (h) Huddersfield (a) West Ham (h) Manchester City (h) Chelsea (a) 9 points after the holiday fixtures would get us to 18 points with 21 games played. You have to wonder how much impact Ralph can have with one training session though. I guess our best hope is a new manager watching makes the players up their games (not that they did for spurs ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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