Lighthouse Posted 19 January, 2019 Share Posted 19 January, 2019 First of 4 consecutive 6-pointers for us and for once we have a decent break leading up to it. Hoping to have Bertrand and Lemina back and a new signing or two. I'd probably go with the same team as the Everton game but with Bertrand in at LB. It's also very tempting to put Lemina in for Stephens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 January, 2019 Share Posted 19 January, 2019 Don't think Lemina will walk straight back into the starting 11 now. Who out of Romeu, Hojbjerg and the in form JWP would make way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 19 January, 2019 Share Posted 19 January, 2019 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 19 January, 2019 Share Posted 19 January, 2019 Cedric for Valery on the right imo. On the left......Will Targett be fit? Will Bertrand be fit? Would love to have Berty back with renewed vigour. Lemina situation seems a bit concerning. Get him fit and firing on all cylinders and he could be a valuable asset in the middle. I know the manager has a plan but we can't let talent like this slip away unchecked. Look forward to him being fit and ready. Otherwise, same as today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 19 January, 2019 Share Posted 19 January, 2019 Tough game. They're decent away from home. But 11 days until the game and I'd have RH over Hodgson any day. Home win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 January, 2019 Share Posted 19 January, 2019 Don't think Lemina will walk straight back into the starting 11 now. Who out of Romeu, Hojbjerg and the in form JWP would make way? Don't think he'll be fit to be honest. Palace will be tricky. Usually well organised & they know where the goal is now. Zaha & Townsend can be lethal on the counter attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 19 January, 2019 Share Posted 19 January, 2019 They have Spurs in the cup on the Sunday before, hopefully takes a bit out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 19 January, 2019 Share Posted 19 January, 2019 We've got plenty of time to prepare for this one, hopefully Ralph can use this time wisely to fine tune another victory. Three in a row in the league - is that asking too much, am I being greedy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 20 January, 2019 Share Posted 20 January, 2019 We've got plenty of time to prepare for this one, hopefully Ralph can use this time wisely to fine tune another victory. Three in a row in the league - is that asking too much, am I being greedy? We need to make the most of the ‘easier’ games which are coming along now. String a few wins together and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 20 January, 2019 Share Posted 20 January, 2019 They gave the bin-dippers a very tough game yesterday, not going to be easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 20 January, 2019 Share Posted 20 January, 2019 They have just scored 6 away vs City and Liverpool, this is probably going to be a lot tougher than when we played them away, they will be full of confidence (so should we) and Zaha and Townsend are a handful. I'd like the see Cedric and Bertrand in to be honest, I would be a little worried about Valery vs Zaha, Zaha made a mug of Milner who is very experienced. Is there an U23 game between now and then, would be good for Bertrand and Lemina to get some minutes. A week and half to prepare though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage_Face Posted 20 January, 2019 Share Posted 20 January, 2019 Keep Zaha quiet you win. Simple. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 20 January, 2019 Share Posted 20 January, 2019 Keep Zaha quiet you win. Simple. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk We should get Vestergard to just eat him Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 20 January, 2019 Share Posted 20 January, 2019 Don't think he'll be fit to be honest. Palace will be tricky. Usually well organised & they know where the goal is now. Zaha & Townsend can be lethal on the counter attack. I agree, Palace play the way that will test our weaknesses, hitting us on the break from our own corners with Zaha and Townsend, Win would be great, do the double over Palace and would leave us just a couple of wins from safety. U23 play Leeds tomorrow night, will be interesting to see if Bertrand features as part of his recovery, should give Gallagher a game to let him get 90 mins under his belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 20 January, 2019 Share Posted 20 January, 2019 Very different away team to Everton so different tactics needed from us. They will look to hit us on the break and are very good at it. We will have to try to break them down and not get caught out, particularly from our own corners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 20 January, 2019 Share Posted 20 January, 2019 This will be a huge test due to their pace particularly on the break. Really need our wing backs firing on all cylinders. I would stick with Valary at RB...he’s quicker and better in defence than Cedric so more equipped to look after Saha who we need to triple up on. Likewise Townsend is looking like a new player at the moment and will need careful management. Thinking this could be a 2-3 loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 20 January, 2019 Share Posted 20 January, 2019 I agree, Palace play the way that will test our weaknesses, hitting us on the break from our own corners with Zaha and Townsend, Win would be great, do the double over Palace and would leave us just a couple of wins from safety. U23 play Leeds tomorrow night, will be interesting to see if Bertrand features as part of his recovery, should give Gallagher a game to let him get 90 mins under his belt. Agree completely about Bertrand & Gallagher. Sam could do with match-minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint Posted 20 January, 2019 Share Posted 20 January, 2019 No sign of the team heading off to warmer climates for a training camp since there's two weeks for Ralph to work with the players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 20 January, 2019 Share Posted 20 January, 2019 We have almost two weeks to prepare for this one. Ralph will have them all watching Palace videos to highlight their strengths and weaknesses. He is a Master Technician and I bet he's already formulating a plan to overcome Palace. Won't be an easy game but I hope Bertie comes back raring to go. COYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 20 January, 2019 Share Posted 20 January, 2019 Will Obafemi be fit again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 20 January, 2019 Share Posted 20 January, 2019 Will Obafemi be fit again? 3 weeks apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 20 January, 2019 Share Posted 20 January, 2019 They gave the bin-dippers a very tough game yesterday, not going to be easy. This game will be a test of how far we have come since Ralph took over. After their display against 'pool we will do well to achieve a draw. But a win is achievable. COYR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 20 January, 2019 Share Posted 20 January, 2019 3 weeks apparently. I wouldn't rush him back either, now we're out of the cups i doubt we'll rotate as much so he can get his sharpness back in u23s , then perhaps be an impact sub for the 1st team for last couple of months of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza Posted 20 January, 2019 Share Posted 20 January, 2019 They gave the bin-dippers a very tough game yesterday, not going to be easy. I watched the full 90 mins of it last night, Palace deserved something out of it. Played really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 20 January, 2019 Share Posted 20 January, 2019 Palace are so good. They must have way more points than us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 21 January, 2019 Share Posted 21 January, 2019 No sign of the team heading off to warmer climates for a training camp since there's two weeks for Ralph to work with the players? Would personally rather they stayed home and practiced in conditions they're likely to face here in England. Toughen them up a bit. Never really understood why teams would go through the hassle and stress of traveling miles away to Dubai in what must feel a little bit like a holiday, when they could just go to the Cotswolds if they want to increase team bonding. Palace will be tough. Townsend is probably at the peak of his career. Would take a draw before the game I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 21 January, 2019 Share Posted 21 January, 2019 Palace are so good. They must have way more points than us. Point fairly well made. They've got two cracking attacking options but not much else. We can win for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopintsnilnil Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 Never really understood why teams would go through the hassle and stress... I suspect that as premier league footballers their experience of the "hassle and and stress" of foreign travel may be significantly different to yours and mine. Most of us will have more difficult commutes to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 Here's how Palace have done since December. Most of the games are very close. Palace 2-0 Burnley Brighton 3-1 Palace West Ham 3-2 Palace Palace 1-0 Leicester Man City 2-3 Palace Palace 0-0 Cardiff Palace 0-1 Chelsea Wolves 0-2 Palace Palace 1-0 Grimsby (FA Cup) Palace 1-2 Watford Liverpool 4-3 Palace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 They rarely don't score. We will need at least 2 goals, 3 will be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 They rarely don't score. We will need at least 2 goals, 3 will be better. 4 would be even better! Dare I say 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 4 would be even better! Dare I say 5? Do I hear 6?......6! 7 any advance on 7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 Do I hear 6?......6! 7 any advance on 7? http://www.footytube.com/video/southampton-8-0-sunderland-307218 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 http://www.footytube.com/video/southampton-8-0-sunderland-307218Doubt we will ever play a team as inept as that Sunderland side ever again [emoji3] Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 Wilfried Zaha has been identified by Borussia Dortmund as a potential replacement for Chelsea-bound Christian Pulisic. (Sport Bild) Please be true, please be true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 Wilfried Zaha has been identified by Borussia Dortmund as a potential replacement for Chelsea-bound Christian Pulisic. (Sport Bild) Please be true, please be true No way they would let him go in the January window, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 Not expecting Bertie or Lemina back anytime soon having listened intently to what RH was saying at the fans forum t'other evening. Not just about injury recovery and physical fitness anymore these guys have to do at least 30 sprints at full power to satisfy the rules of the new regime. Leave a dirty boot on the floor after training and you're dead meat! Can't see poor old Bertie doing 30 anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 Seeing as Pulisic isn't moving till the summer you are probably right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage_Face Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 Just whacked a bet on Andros Townsend scoring a screamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 No way they would let him go in the January window, IMO. Seeing as Pulisic is still at Dortmund then any deal (which would seem unlikely) would presumably involve a loan back until the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 Just whacked a bet on Andros Townsend scoring a screamer. It's an unexplored market, the old "score a screamer" market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage_Face Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 It's an unexplored market, the old "score a screamer" market. Yeah I got it from Heisenburgs Fakebet Site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 It's possible both Hennessey & Guaita will be still out injured so Speroni likely to be in goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 It's possible both Hennessey & Guaita will be still out injured so Speroni likely to be in goal. Haven’t they just signed a Brazilian keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 No Lemina in training pics from today. He really is struggling with his stomach muscle strain (which I believe is genuine btw). Bertrand is there. No Targett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 No Lemina in training pics from today. He really is struggling with his stomach muscle strain (which I believe is genuine btw). Bertrand is there. No Targett. Targetts injury didn’t look too clever on Saturday, seemed to be in quite a bit of distress when he first sat down on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 No Lemina in training pics from today. He really is struggling with his stomach muscle strain (which I believe is genuine btw). Bertrand is there. No Targett. Lemina's injury is so odd as he's been in a lot of previous training pics without featuring in the games. I spot a Hesketh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumstead_Saint Posted 23 January, 2019 Share Posted 23 January, 2019 Ralph said last week in a pre-match interview that Lemina has a stomach [abdominal?] problem - he has pain when he shoots - - which wouldn't necessarily stop him training. Bertrand is also training, and also "has some pain problems". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 23 January, 2019 Author Share Posted 23 January, 2019 Ralph said last week in a pre-match interview that Lemina has a stomach [abdominal?] problem - he has pain when he shoots - - which wouldn't necessarily stop him training. Bertrand is also training, and also "has some pain problems". That’s interesting, I feel pain whenever Shane Long shoots. I wonder if I have the same ailment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 24 January, 2019 Share Posted 24 January, 2019 Getting pretty short of wingbacks. Targett, Bertrand, Cedric all unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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