benjii Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Hopeful that after a clear week of training we can get a result today. Ralph should have a plan for the game and if the players can execute then we should have a decent chance even with the absences. Big day today with the rest of the bottom 5 playing each other. Would be great to pick up a point or better.
Badger Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 We've signed crocks but what " ageing journeymen forwards" have we signed? Dixon and Speedie. Going back further, Frank Worthington.
SuperSAINT Posted 12 January, 2019 Author Posted 12 January, 2019 Long won't have a single shot on target all game. Meanwhile given our injury crisis, we've gone and offloaded Gabbiadini. Long likely won't score, but he needs to lead the press from the front effectively. Hasn't really done that when I've seen him which is what he's normally good at.
waylander Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Going back further, Frank Worthington. Peter Osgood
Manuel Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Gunn Bednarek Vestegaard Stephens Valery Romeu JWP Targett Redmond Armstrong Long Got to be this then hasn't it? Perhaps Cedric, otherwise I don't see much option.
alehouseboys Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Peter Osgood Hardly a 'journeyman', had only ever played for Chelsea before signing for us. Charlie George maybe. 0-0 probably best we can hope for today, OK as long as we back that up with at least 4 points from the next 2 at home.
PeteCampbell Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Targett or Cedric seems the only question
benali-shorts Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Going back further, Frank Worthington. Charlie George
Badger Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Hardly a 'journeyman', had only ever played for Chelsea before signing for us. Charlie George maybe. 0-0 probably best we can hope for today, OK as long as we back that up with at least 4 points from the next 2 at home. Charlie George George had only played for two clubs before signing for us, Arsenal and Derby, so definitely not a 'journeyman'. No disputing he falls nicely into the other category , if not being a trailblazer for the signing of crocks. I think he signed in December, and only played a couple of matches that season if at all.
SKD Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Gunn Bednerak stephens Vest Cedric Romeu JWP Targett Sims Armstrong Redmond Would be my choice on what we have available.... what a pathetic team surely a contender for the weakest the PL has ever seen. Pointless playing long as he offers nothing, literally nothing. Only 3/4 of them up to PL standard the rest lower championship.
tajjuk Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Where is Lemina? I am presuming Bertrand might make the bench if he has been back in training this week.
Mosin Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Where is Lemina? I am presuming Bertrand might make the bench if he has been back in training this week. Tummy injury still apparently, its what 5 weeks but managed to play a full game + 45 mins before becoming unable to play 3 weeks not 5, typo, my bad.
tajjuk Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Tummy injury still apparently, its what 5 weeks but managed to play a full game + 45 mins before becoming unable to play 3 weeks not 5, typo, my bad. Doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere?
Disco Stu Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Our defence is too weak and we have no firepower. I think we'll do well to get anything today.
Mosin Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere? was 4 weeks ago... https://readsouthampton.com/2018/12/16/hasenhuttl-delivers-lemina-injury-update/
tajjuk Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 was 4 weeks ago... https://readsouthampton.com/2018/12/16/hasenhuttl-delivers-lemina-injury-update/ Ok well presume he is a maybe seeing he has had the last two games off but seemed ok to play against Man City.
Mosin Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Ok well presume he is a maybe seeing he has had the last two games off but seemed ok to play against Man City. I am not sure I believe he is injured, this injury started at the time of him being linked with a move to PSG, Lemina throwing toys about maybe? seems more likely than a tummy injury that lets him play a full game and do 45 mins before being unable to play at all / even make the bench
Bad Wolf Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 I reckon he'll throw us a curve ball and play Barnes.
VectisSaint Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Peter Osgood Ossie could never be regarded as a journeyman, assuming you know what the term means (clue, it has nothing to do with number of clubs). He was a master craftsman. His legs had gone when he joined us but developed a style of play that involved little or no running but his passing ability was second to none. Much admired and great favourite at the time. One of the few players to be revered at more than one club, a legend for Chelsea and Saints.
VectisSaint Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 I reckon he'll throw us a curve ball and play Barnes. Would make sense given that he has already added him to the squad. He certainly would be an upgrade on Moi or Long.
Toadhall Saint Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Ossie could never be regarded as a journeyman, assuming you know what the term means (clue, it has nothing to do with number of clubs). He was a master craftsman. His legs had gone when he joined us but developed a style of play that involved little or no running but his passing ability was second to none. Much admired and great favourite at the time. One of the few players to be revered at more than one club, a legend for Chelsea and Saints. [emoji106]
Piran Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Peter Osgood Well, I don't know how you would define 'journeyman', Waylander, but your definition is surely not the same as mine. Some of my favourite moments watching Saints play, was when Ossie was on the pitch. A true star for me!
Mosin Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 McCarthy, Stephens, Valery, Vestergaard, Bednarek, Targett, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong, Redmond, Long Subs: Gunn, Soares, Elyounoussi, Gallagher, Sims, Slattery, Ramsay
nta786 Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 McCarthy Valery Stephens Vestegaard Bednarek Targett Romeu JWP Armstrong Redmond Long so 3421 or 5221 depending on how you view it. Gunn, Cedric, Ramsay, Slattery, Sims, MoE, Gallagher
Lighthouse Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Have we ever put out a weaker bench in the Premier League?
alehouseboys Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 George had only played for two clubs before signing for us, Arsenal and Derby, so definitely not a 'journeyman'. No disputing he falls nicely into the other category , if not being a trailblazer for the signing of crocks. I think he signed in December, and only played a couple of matches that season if at all. He also had a stint in the US before signing for SFC and also went out on loan to Forest while here. And then went onto play for several other clubs. Probably fits the 'journeyman' title throughout his career. Today's line-up Starting XI: McCarthy, Valery, Vestergaard, Stephens, Bednarek, Targett, Romeu ©, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong, Redmond, Long. Subs: Gunn, Cédric, Ramsay, Slattery, Sims, Elyounoussi, Gallagher.
JoeShmoe Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Would rather have seen Gallagher or Barnes than Long but best we can put out hopefully see Gallagher get some game time
SuperSAINT Posted 12 January, 2019 Author Posted 12 January, 2019 Lemina's injury is an odd one. Where's Yoshida?? Asia cup
JustMike Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Have we ever put out a weaker bench in the Premier League? Not since the GB days
Sheaf Saint Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Where's Yoshida?? At the Asia Cup with Japan for the next few weeks (depending on how far they get).
LGTL Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 On paper that is a very poor side. It is on grass too.
merrimd Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 4 youth players in the starting lineup and 4 on the bench. Absolutely love that!!!! Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk
nta786 Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Have we ever put out a weaker bench in the Premier League? This was our bench against Everton at home back in 2014- we won that game against them 3-0 though! (mind you, we had a decent defence back then- but looking at that line up that beat them it wasn't all that to say the least either!) 1Davis 10Mané 32McCarthy 33Targett 38McQueen 45Seager 46Gape
Nordic Saint Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 McCarthy, Stephens, Valery, Vestergaard, Bednarek, Targett, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong, Redmond, Long Subs: Gunn, Soares, Elyounoussi, Gallagher, Sims, Slattery, Ramsay There are so many weak links in that side that it has to be one of the poorest teams we've ever fielded in the top flight. Let's hope Ralph can perform miracles with it.
Sheaf Saint Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Just goes to who how dreadful our recruitment has been over the last 4 years that we are STILL in a situation where Shane Long manages to get starts for us. He should have been upgraded and moved on a long time ago.
WokingSaint Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Ossie could never be regarded as a journeyman, assuming you know what the term means (clue, it has nothing to do with number of clubs). He was a master craftsman. His legs had gone when he joined us but developed a style of play that involved little or no running but his passing ability was second to none. Much admired and great favourite at the time. One of the few players to be revered at more than one club, a legend for Chelsea and Saints. Agree with this. Shere class.
Lighthouse Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 4 youth players in the starting lineup and 4 on the bench. Absolutely love that!!!! So would I, if any of them were good enough.
Saint Billy Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Hardly a 'journeyman', had only ever played for Chelsea before signing for us. Charlie George maybe. 0-0 probably best we can hope for today, OK as long as we back that up with at least 4 points from the next 2 at home. Ted MacDougall?
Batman Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 The goalkeeping situation confuses me. in what way?
WokingSaint Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 There are so many weak links in that side that it has to be one of the poorest teams we've ever fielded in the top flight. Let's hope Ralph can perform miracles with it. The only players missing are Hoigberg (Suspended) and Yoshida (International Duty). Who else would you have brought in?
Pamplemousse Posted 12 January, 2019 Posted 12 January, 2019 Gallagher a good option off the bench. He should get his chance.
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