ALWAYS_SFC Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 If there was a banker home win to add to accumulators, this is probably it. Just think though: a win and we're safe. Please god... If your predictions were right we would have been relegated in February... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Hopefully we will win with a goal scored from a blatant handball that everyone but the ref and linesman sees.... Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 The 'offside' goal and the handball still irritate me, hopefully we can get one over on them tonight. No Deeney is a big boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 To the Players: Step up to the plate lads it is really important you deliver tonight. I know few of you are looking for a transfer to Watford but let's have a top six opponent mentality just for the fans for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Errant thought : notwithstanding Ralph's comments over the weekend, do you think he should give Austin a go, fight fire with fire, rough up their CBs?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Errant thought : notwithstanding Ralph's comments over the weekend, do you think he should give Austin a go, fight fire with fire, rough up their CBs?? Why are people portraying Watford as this big, bully boy, rough them up kind of team? They're anything but. They play great football, use the width of the pitch well and attack with purpose between the lines. They've got a focal point with Denney and a strong CB with Cathcart, but they're not this 'new Wimbledon' I've seen them referred to as. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Tough game for us, but really important to get something. If the last 3 games are anything to go by, it'll be 3-1 either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washsaint Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Errant thought : notwithstanding Ralph's comments over the weekend, do you think he should give Austin a go, fight fire with fire, rough up their CBs?? In a word no! He has been terrible this year and is like a statue. His time is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Any positive result tonight sets Saturday up quite nicely with the incentive to finish the job and also give us the opportunity to finish the season top dogs on the south coast. That didn't look very likely a few weeks back. A few early robust challenges tonight to remind them they've got a cup final coming up may help the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Heading down later, looking forward to this. Would be lovely to get the 3 points and all but guarantee safety. Still think a point could well be enough, and I'd certainly like to get it done sooner rather than later. Bit of a selection headache for Ralph as Armstrong and Lemina both looked good when they came on. Could be tempted to go for 4 at the back if Vestergaard isn't fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Gunn Valery Bednarek Yoshida Bertrand Hojbjerg Lemina JWP Armstrong Redmond Ings Always like the look of this on paper but really feel like we struggle without Romeu in the side. Wouldn't mind a 4312 set-up with JWP making way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaptopSaint Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 I have a spare ticket for the game at face value - can meet at the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpin4rizeal Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 id quite like to see a 433 with lemina hojbjerg and Armstrong together. all have the energy to get up and down, then a front three of Redmond ings and sims. a bit harsh on jwp and romeau. but I could see this working quite well whilst also not being over run in midfield and whilst also giving plenty of options to attack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 id quite like to see a 433 with lemina hojbjerg and Armstrong together. all have the energy to get up and down, then a front three of Redmond ings and sims. a bit harsh on jwp and romeau. but I could see this working quite well whilst also not being over run in midfield and whilst also giving plenty of options to attackWill be amazed if Ings or Sims start, albeit for different reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Is it controversial to say JWP has reverted to type the last few games after an uncharacteristic bit of good form? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Is it controversial to say JWP has reverted to type the last few games after an uncharacteristic bit of good form? Nah I'm with you on that. It was great to see him play well but I still don't think he gets into our best team right now if everyone's fit, let alone next season with hopeful reinforcements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Is it controversial to say JWP has reverted to type the last few games after an uncharacteristic bit of good form? I think the last few games he's been played in positions which show up his weaknesses - a lack of pace and a lack of physical strength. So, I think reverted to type is a bit harsh as he’s not playing in the position he was starting to get to grips with. Played further forward, he was actually becoming quite adept at being one of the first points of the press, by winning a tackle and playing a pass with a good weight. But further back in the team he gets exposed a lot more. He's got better in certain area's under Ralph as he's a tactical managers sort of player, but for me he's not yet at a level where you'll have the likes of Man City and all swooning over him. The goals in his recent games have just added marks to his performances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 I think the last few games he's been played in positions which show up his weaknesses - a lack of pace and a lack of physical strength. So, I think reverted to type is a bit harsh as he’s not playing in the position he was starting to get to grips with. Played further forward, he was actually becoming quite adept at being one of the first points of the press, by winning a tackle and playing a pass with a good weight. But further back in the team he gets exposed a lot more. He's got better in certain area's under Ralph as he's a tactical managers sort of player, but for me he's not yet at a level where you'll have the likes of Man City and all swooning over him. The goals in his recent games have just added marks to his performances. Yeah I agree, its not really his fault as he has been shoe horned into different positions of late. Having said that the option to revert to type has always been there with JWP, hopefully Ralph has more about him than to let that happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Is it controversial to say JWP has reverted to type the last few games after an uncharacteristic bit of good form? He's slipped backwards imo. I'd take a fit and firing Lemina over JWP all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 No Deeney is a big boost. Yeah, this for me. Was strong when he came on at St Mary's. Point would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 He's slipped backwards imo. I'd take a fit and firing Lemina over JWP all day long. Indeed. Despite being out for 4 months Lemina showed himself in the 45 mins he was on against Newcastle to be a far better option in that position than JWP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Tonight I'd start with.... Gunn; Valery Bednarek Vestergaard Yoshida Bertrand; Hojbjerg Romeu JWP; Redmond; Ings or if Valery & Vestergaard aren't making it... Gunn; Targett Bednarek Yoshida Bertrand; Hojbjerg Romeu JWP; Armstrong Redmond Ings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 I reckon we'll lose this one but beat Bournemouth on Saturday. So, only another 4 days of consternation to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 To the Players: Step up to the plate lads it is really important you deliver tonight. I know few of you are looking for a transfer to Watford but let's have a top six opponent mentality just for the fans for once. really? who is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Although going down is highly unlikely, 1 more point would be vital (from our remaining games) and tonight would be a good time to get it. That would put us 6 points clear of Cardiff with a vastly superior goal difference. They would then need to win 2 of their 3 games and then needing at least a point in the other. That is on the basis we only gain 1 more points from the last 4 games.....you never know Been after that elusive 1 point since and including the Liverpool game so, would be nice to get it tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-til-i-die Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 We beat Wolves since Liverpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Stephens again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 ... Holy ****! I hope it's a flat back 4 and not Stephens in a 3 with JWP as wide right. That first half was a bloody shambles on Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 if we play 3/5 at the back, we will probably struggle. when we play like that, we find it hard against compact sides who dominate the middle of the pitch and watford are probably the best at that. Also, take JwP out of where he is decent to a place where he is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Reece Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Holy ****! I hope it's a flat back 4 and not Stephens in a 3 with JWP as wide right. That first half was a bloody shambles on Saturday! must be 4-3-3.......mustn’t it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Ward-Prowse at RWB again and two right backs on the bench. Absolutely bizarre. Hope Ralph has a cunning plan up his sleeve, because that XI looks suspiciously like one picked by a manager who watched the Newcastle debacle and learned not a single thing. Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Stephens. Manager needs to look at himself. Suicide. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 A few useful subs there though. 90 minutes would be too much for Lemina, Ings and Valery all coming back from injury. Sims can come on when Watford are tired and a few are on yellow cards, which might give him a bit of protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Odd team selection. COYR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Carlos Carvalhal all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 hoping for a 4-3-3, expecting a 3-5-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Only explanation must be he’s saving the A team for Bournemouth I guess, defence wise Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Was Ralph watching the first half on Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 must be 4-3-3.......mustn’t it ? That’s my guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Stephens is a bad omen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Holy ****! I hope it's a flat back 4 and not Stephens in a 3 with JWP as wide right. That first half was a bloody shambles on Saturday! Hopefully RH learns the lesson from Saturday and swaps Bednarek back to the right of Yoshida, as the graphic might suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Hope I'm wrong but it looks like 3 at the back with JWP as a wing back a position he is obviously not suited to as it requires pace to get up and down the line and the ability to tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Not sure what to think about that. Pleased to see Armstrong and I'm assuming Ings, Lemina and Valery are not quite there in terms of fitness. Ramsay didn't look ready in the brief glimpses I've seen of him. The main thing for me is that he has dropped Sims. As good as he has looked personally, we have been swamped as a team whenever he has been playing. He has played exactly half of the last 3 games and we've conceded 5 of the 7 goals when he was on the pitch. Not what you need away from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Hope I'm wrong but it looks like 3 at the back with JWP as a wing back a position he is obviously not suited to as it requires pace to get up and down the line and the ability to tackle. if we start with the same setup as Newcastle, it would be very weird considering how appalling the 1st half display was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Stephens. Oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 PEH and Romeu are going to be absolutely cream crackered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Hoping for. Gun Stephens Bednarek Yoshida Bertrand JwP Rom Hoj Armstrong Long Redmond Hoping it is NOT Gunn Stephens Bednarek Yoshida JwP Bertrand Rom Hoj Armstrong Redmond Long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Rick Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Anyone know if there will be a stream for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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