Chewy Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 Three centre backs and three slow, fairly defensive central midfielders, at home in a must win game against the second worst team in the league. I so hope to be proved wrong, but have to say that team concerns me. Again.
trousers Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 if that team can't beat an utterly woeful fulham, then Championship me upAny news on the Pope's religion?
qwertyell Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 ...Five at the back, a midfield who pass backwards and sideways, Austin leading the line, Elyounoussi still making the bench... Optimism abounds. Jesus, we're a mess. Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk
Saint Benali Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 6 defensive outfield players at home to Fulham....
Dalek2003 Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 Five at the back, a midfield who pass backwards and sideways, Austin leading the line, Elyounoussi still making the bench... Optimism abounds. Jesus, we're a mess. Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk Hopefully just enough to finish a above three other teams...but I wouldn't back on it. Looking at my local team, Norwich City, I think Saints would struggle.
CB Fry Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 Would have liked to see Armstrong myself but let's see how this caged-tigers all-guns-blazing team get on.
striker Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 I think Ralph has got it right today. Yoshi and Bertrand for Stephens and Targett is a key for me. Austin should be able to do some damage against the crappy Fulham defence. Get a lead and then bring on Armstrong
captainchris Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 Wtf really.... Where is Sims? Not a look in and yet Ralph persists with Elly who is diabolical???? Elly must be Ronaldo in training, how can he persist with him - for what? Ralph seems to have ‘issues’ with many players which is starting to be alarming ..
ashnats Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 3 at the back, we should dominate midfield, plenty of opportunities for jwp and Redmond. Wish Austin was more mobile but that team should win the game.
captainchris Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 This is what will happen-Valery will pushed far too forward pushing their back line deeper and thereby preventing our forwads from running into the channels or having any space.
Crab Lungs Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 Would have liked to see Armstrong myself but let's see how this caged-tigers all-guns-blazing team get on. Loooooool at that description.
Baird of the land Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 Glad yoshi is in. Disappointed gallagher isn’t starting. At least he’s on the bench this week. 5 at the back and 3 more defensively minded midfielders is a bit overkill. Armstrong for jwp would have been better imo. Hopefully he’ll change sooner if it doesn’t work by half time or we somehow go behind.
Baird of the land Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 This is what will happen-Valery will pushed far too forward pushing their back line deeper and thereby preventing our forwads from running into the channels or having any space. Austin running into channels lol.
austsaint Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 Glad yoshi is in. Disappointed gallagher isn’t starting. At least he’s on the bench this week. 5 at the back and 3 more defensively minded midfielders is a bit overkill. Armstrong for jwp would have been better imo. Hopefully he’ll change sooner if it doesn’t work by half time or we somehow go behind. JWP seems undroppable now, which is odd, Ralph seems to think he's an attacking midfielder - Armstrong can count himself unlucky. I'm disappointed Sims hasn't been given a place to liven up what is an attack lacking pace and movement. Do we really need 3 CB's at home against a side like Fulham?
Nordic Saint Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 6 defensive outfield players at home to Fulham.... Three central defenders again because Ralph knows Vestergaard isn't quick enough to play in a back four but he hasn't seen yet that Yoshida is. Once he has, Vestergaard can be replaced by a midfield player, like Sims or Armstrong. Apart from that, this looks like just about the best starting eleven we have available at the moment, although after they've been coached by Dave Watson, there are doubts about all of our goalkeepers.
trousers Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 Where is Sims? Good question. Whilst Sims hasn't yet had chance to prove himself at Premier League level, he's always struck me as the kind of attacking/industrious midfielder that would suit Hassenhuttl's style of play. One can only assume that Ralph, having seen him in training, has come to the conclusion he's not up to Premier League standard. That said, Elyanoussi doesn't seem to be of Premier League standard either, so a tad baffling why Sims isn't given a go.
Danbert Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 A decent looking lineup that, good to see Yoshi back. I'm expecting a win here, and there are far too many fickle bed wetters around here, I don't see us getting relegated this season.
striker Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 Austin running into channels lol. In the final 1/3 Austin moves fine, he does make good runs and has a nose of the ball and goal. Its just the other 2/3 of the pitch that is issue Against Fulham with this line up, we should have possession which means chances around the box, which is Austins thing
ericb Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 Another example of THE GREATEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD, playing a game we have to win at home and setting up with a back five... The biggest irony is that i'm desperate to win even though i hate the premier league with an absolute passion.
Lighthouse Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 Saints - I'm not going. You're not having a penny of my money. I fully expect you to lose and get relegated. Go ahead, do your worst!!!
aintforever Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 5 at the back with two holding midfielders at home to Fulham, **** me.
doddisalegend Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 Three centre backs and three slow, fairly defensive central midfielders, at home in a must win game against the second worst team in the league. I so hope to be proved wrong, but have to say that team concerns me. Again.It's hardly a surprise given how woeful we are in defence and our complete lack of useful attacking players. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk
supersonic Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 "pressing, attacking football"....with 5 defenders and 2 defensive midfielders.
Viking Saint Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 JWP seems undroppable now, which is odd, Ralph seems to think he's an attacking midfielder - Armstrong can count himself unlucky. I'm disappointed Sims hasn't been given a place to liven up what is an attack lacking pace and movement. Do we really need 3 CB's at home against a side like Fulham? Exactly this. Too defensive minded, almost Puel-esque in going out not to lose, at home to Fulham....Ely is absolutely baffling, he must have some cracking photos....
aintforever Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 With Romeo and PEH you can play a back 4 and still have your full backs attack, I would ditch a CB and have Armstrong, JWP and Redmond behind Austin against this shower of ****e.
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 SWF managers out in force tonight... A must win game
doddisalegend Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 JWP seems undroppable now, which is odd, Ralph seems to think he's an attacking midfielder - Armstrong can count himself unlucky. I'm disappointed Sims hasn't been given a place to liven up what is an attack lacking pace and movement. Do we really need 3 CB's at home against a side like Fulham?Let's be fair we would need 3 CBs if we where playing St Swithin's 6th form girls B team and even then we would concede.... Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk
Baird of the land Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 the one time this midfield 3 worked imo, it was because Hojberg seemed much more advanced. Hope for a repeat tonight.
Crab Lungs Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 Decent stream here https://ustreamyx.com/stream.php?id=tsn3&token=b41-2f1-f70-c3d-356-29c-400-eff-9aa-786-43
mcbendy Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 https://www.firstonetv.live/Live/Canada/The-Sports-Network-3-(TSN-3)-14
Plumstead_Saint Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 Decent stream here https://ustreamyx.com/stream.php?id=tsn3&token=b41-2f1-f70-c3d-356-29c-400-eff-9aa-786-43 Nice one thanks
St Chalet Posted 27 February, 2019 Posted 27 February, 2019 https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?60766-Saints-vs-Fulham-Match-Thread#.XHbpdoj7SUk
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