SuperSAINT Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Ings to start for this one? Did we pick up any injuries tonight? Cherries have a few injuries, but all of their main attacking threats are fit. (King / Wilson / Brooks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 It would be harsh to drop Long for this one. When was the last time Ings found the net? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Just put it to bed saints. 3 points would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 It would be harsh to drop Long for this one. When was the last time Ings found the net? Boxing Day I think but I'd still start him for this one, his inter play was key against Wolves. I'd try a 4-2-2-2 Gunn Valery - Yoshi - Bednarek - Bertrand Hojbjerg - Lemina JWP - Armstrong Redmond - Ings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 April, 2019 Author Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Just put it to bed saints. 3 points would be nice. THIS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Will Vestergaard be fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Ings back for this, probably see a full match of Lemina too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint97 Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 if everyone is fit - Gunn Valery, Bednarek, Yoshida, Vestergaard, Bertrand Romeu, Hojberg Lemina Redmond, Ings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 April, 2019 Author Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Ings back for this, probably see a full match of Lemina too 4 at the back this time out do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Not sure why everyone wants to drop Long for Ings. RH said a couple of weeks ago they could play together, well here’s a good chance to test that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 23 April, 2019 Author Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Not sure why everyone wants to drop Long for Ings. RH said a couple of weeks ago they could play together, well here’s a good chance to test that out. Who thought anyone would say that on here?! It's actually nice to have the option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 Who thought anyone would say that on here?! It's actually nice to have the option. well yeah true but nobody else has scored 3 in 4 games so while he’s finally found form and confidence keep him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 23 April, 2019 Share Posted 23 April, 2019 I think Long played the full match today knowing that Ings goes this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 Good to have a first half like Watford game and second half like Newcastle. Bournemouth generally sh1te now and dreadful against us but very unpredictable and some good players. 3-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 4 at the back this time out do you think?Doubt it. The defence still looked pretty dodgy, even after months of work by Ralph, last night. Having the extra CB covering the other two is the only way to make our current CBs reasonably solid. We might go two at the back next season if we improve our CB options but with the current ones 3 at the back is the best option hopefully we will have Vest back in for Stephens and Valery starting. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 basically, Ings is still god for only 60 mins or so per week what a stupid signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 basically, Ings is still god for only 60 mins or so per week what a stupid signing Oh i dunno. God for 60 mins should be able to at least determine the outcome of games whilst taking a break from all of humanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 Good to have a first half like Watford game and second half like Newcastle. Bournemouth generally sh1te now and dreadful against us but very unpredictable and some good players. 3-1 but despite that they still carry a goal threat, and the ingredient our defence seldom copes with , pace up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 You never really know what Bournemouth will turn up, but they are leaky, I doubt they will come and just sit back, so we have a good chance of scoring but you'd also fancy them to score as well. But they have pretty much been in relegation form since the start of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 Hoping for a 4-0 win to put us within a point of them on the same goal difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 Gunn Valery Bednarek Yoshida Bertrand Hojberg Romeu JWP Armstrong Ings Redmond Subs Mccarthy, Stephens, Targett, Lemina, Gallagher, Long, Sims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 I reckon Valery, Vest, Lemina and Ings will come in Gunn Bed Yosh Vest Valery Bertrand Lemina Hoj Armstrong Ings Redmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useful Idiot Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 I reckon Valery, Vest, Lemina and Ings will come in Gunn Bed Yosh Vest Valery Bertrand Lemina Hoj Armstrong Ings Redmond I think we need Romeu to play whenever possible, we always look much better with him on the pitch. Both Hoj and Lemina are better technically, but with those two as a pair we were crap under Hughes as our midfield lacked discipline. When Romeu was dropped for Sims with JWP playing in his spot we looked equally gash. When he went off yesterday we looked weak in midfield, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 I'd go.... ---------------------Gunn------------------------- ---------Bednarek Yoshida Vestergaard---------- Valery-------------------------------------Bertrand ------------JWP----Romeu---Hojbjerg----------- -------------------Redmond---------------------- ---------------------Ings-------------------------- Lemina to come on to shore it up when we're 4-0 up or when Romeu looks like he's about to get sent off. They're obviously very dangerous on the counter, and we're not very good at defending it, so we'll have to be on our toes. They'll really want to beat us too, but Ralph will have them on it...Going for a 3-1 win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 I think we need Romeu to play whenever possible, we always look much better with him on the pitch. Both Hoj and Lemina are better technically, but with those two as a pair we were crap under Hughes as our midfield lacked discipline. When Romeu was dropped for Sims with JWP playing in his spot we looked equally gash. When he went off yesterday we looked weak in midfield, too. I agree with you but reckon Ralph will freshen it up a bit and Lemina is someone he likes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 Hoping for a 4-0 win to put us within a point of them on the same goal difference 2-0 is enough for that (ours goes up 2, theirs go down 2), but 4-0 would be nicer. Much nicer:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteleySaint30 Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 Everyone seems to think the result is a foregone conclusion - I'm not so sure and very nervous about this one. We lose and Cardiff + Brighton and it will be squeaky bum time......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 Everyone seems to think the result is a foregone conclusion - I'm not so sure and very nervous about this one. We lose and Cardiff + Brighton and it will be squeaky bum time......... It won't, sqeeuky bum time for Brighton and Cardiff. Imagine if Brighton get a huge win and then Cardiff win as well, that will deflate them massivley given their remaining 2. We are fine, anyone can see that now. We're not even included in any 'relegation' talks. If Cardiff and Brighton both get over 37 points and overtake us in 3 games, then I will eat both of my ears. It will simply not happen. Stop worrying about it now and look forward to the summer and what Ralph can do with this lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteleySaint30 Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 It won't, sqeeuky bum time for Brighton and Cardiff. Imagine if Brighton get a huge win and then Cardiff win as well, that will deflate them massivley given their remaining 2. We are fine, anyone can see that now. We're not even included in any 'relegation' talks. If Cardiff and Brighton both get over 37 points and overtake us in 3 games, then I will eat both of my ears. It will simply not happen. Stop worrying about it now and look forward to the summer and what Ralph can do with this lot! Trust me, I'm trying. Really hoping I can go and enjoy the last couple of games without a care in the world:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 I reckon Valery, Vest, Lemina and Ings will come in Gunn Bed Yosh Vest Valery Bertrand Lemina Hoj Armstrong Ings Redmond I’ll go with that. Bit unfair on long but he will get a run from the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteleySaint30 Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 It won't, sqeeuky bum time for Brighton and Cardiff. Imagine if Brighton get a huge win and then Cardiff win as well, that will deflate them massivley given their remaining 2. We are fine, anyone can see that now. We're not even included in any 'relegation' talks. If Cardiff and Brighton both get over 37 points and overtake us in 3 games, then I will eat both of my ears. It will simply not happen. Stop worrying about it now and look forward to the summer and what Ralph can do with this lot! Trust me, I'm trying. Really hoping I can go and enjoy the last couple of games without a care in the world:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 Trust me, I'm trying. Really hoping I can go and enjoy the last couple of games without a care in the world:) think of it this way, two teams have to get a result out of unlikely games (Brighton with Arsenal or Man City and that’s providing they beat Newcastle. Cardiff with Man Utd away and that’s IF they win the next two) and that’s without us picking up anymore points. One might do something, the chances of both is remote and the chance of all three things happening..... I’m always a pessimist - that way you can’t be disappointed - but even I can’t convince myself we will go down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 2-0 is enough for that (ours goes up 2, theirs go down 2), but 4-0 would be nicer. Much nicer:) Thanks Wurzel, of course - getting over excited again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-til-i-die Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 Are we thinking that are goal difference is superior enough to Brighton’s to not be a concern in the event we finish on the same points? I think it’s about 5 difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 Fourth weekend game in April; so far lost first one 1-3, won next one 3-1 third one lost 1-3, so last one win 3-1 to make a nice clean set of four in a row all evened out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-til-i-die Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 Are we thinking that are goal difference is superior enough to Brighton’s to not be a concern in the event we finish on the same points? I think it’s about 5 difference. *our Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 They're a weird team. Often win by a lot, or lose by a lot. This season they've lost 4-0 twice, 5-0, 5-1 and 4-1. They've also won 4-0 twice, 5-0, and 4-2. They've also won and lost 3-0 once. So 0-0 on Saturday it is then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Box Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 McCarthy is out for the season, achillies injury, hence Forster for the last 2 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 ''What the **** is on your head?'' ''He's got a pineapple on his head...'' And is that an overweight Elyonnoussi i can see in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 24 April, 2019 Share Posted 24 April, 2019 (edited) ... Shami Chakrabarti has let herself go. Edited 24 April, 2019 by shurlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 25 April, 2019 Share Posted 25 April, 2019 Surprised to see so many tickets still left for this, overpriced for opposition but vital game so expected to have sold out by now. Their recent away form is far better than home results so hopefully Ralph (and the fans) will get them pumped up to push us over the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue_Saint Posted 25 April, 2019 Share Posted 25 April, 2019 I reckon Valery, Vest, Lemina and Ings will come in Gunn Bed Yosh Vest Valery Bertrand Lemina Hoj Armstrong Ings Redmond Romeu for Yoshida and game on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 25 April, 2019 Share Posted 25 April, 2019 *our Pedant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 25 April, 2019 Share Posted 25 April, 2019 Surprised to see so many tickets still left for this, overpriced for opposition but vital game so expected to have sold out by now. Their recent away form is far better than home results so hopefully Ralph (and the fans) will get them pumped up to push us over the line. Actually they've just been pretty poor in general, they just happened to play a much worse Huddersfield and Brighton away recently. Fulham is their only other away win since we played them back in October. Anyway, it is overpriced but it's not vital. For that reason I'm out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 25 April, 2019 Share Posted 25 April, 2019 Are we thinking that are goal difference is superior enough to Brighton’s to not be a concern in the event we finish on the same points? I think it’s about 5 difference. We have 5 GD better than them, and they have Arsenal and City to play. Hard to see them over turning that. Would be nice to get 3 points and be done this weekend, as long as we match Cardiff's result this Saturday we're in the clear. Be lovely if the last two games of the season are in a relaxed atmosphere. No more dramas and looking over our shoulder. Can see Lemina coming in, and Long getting a rest; this is all on the assumption Vestergaard is fit. Gunn Valery, Bednarak, Yoshida, Vestergaard, Bertrand Redmond, PEH, Lemina, Armstrong Ings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 25 April, 2019 Share Posted 25 April, 2019 Good to have a first half like Watford game and second half like Newcastle. Bournemouth generally sh1te now and dreadful against us but very unpredictable and some good players. 3-1 They claim that they saved us from relegation last year by beating at least one of our relegation opponents. I don't think they'll be so magnanimous on Saturday. It's going to be a proper derby thriller. We haven't had that for a long time. 3-3 Bournemouth's equaliser in the last 20 seconds of extra time of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 25 April, 2019 Share Posted 25 April, 2019 Bournemouth have had a few injuries in defence recently and were pretty poor defensively away from home anyway so I can see us winning by 2 or 3. They are a threat going forward though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 25 April, 2019 Share Posted 25 April, 2019 (edited) Weird, it is a presser for our game at the weekend (and a big one) and they are asking Ralph his thoughts on the title race! WTF?!?!?! Ralph: We are 1 win from definitely being safe We have had a hard month and have done wel Gotten the number of points we have deserved Team have showed how committed they are and understand more of what is expected However, still not at 40 points which is what we need and hope to have 40 points Sat afternoon I knew I could do this job, I trust my team. We have invested a lot in this club to rid of the negativity it is clear that we are now growing. We are on a journey and that is important First we have to be safe, then onto the summer. We must start differently next year as it will be tough to match the form for a whole season Shane has showed in the last 4 games that he has a fantastic character and performance he must stay fit, he knows how to look after his body We have worked very hard with shane, showing him better positions and now it is paying off He never stops learning, we never know what will happen We didnt do anything special for the goal against Watford, all teams prepare properly we wanted to attack immediately and we did just that With Charlie, we will discuss this - as with all players - once we are safe. Charlie is an alternative from the bench Vestergaard not fit, bertrand a doubt, Targett is back in training Armstrong has a knock, Long is fit and trained today. Bournemouth had a very good start and have never really been in trouble They have a good manager who is doing a fantastic job it is a bit like a Derby because they are very close This is a special game for us as we can get the 40 points and make us safe We are very motivated for this We must do our job and we have almost done it nearly every game, we have had chances to win and that is good. Bournemouth may not be constantly good in the 2nd half of the season but we must be organised as they are dangerous we must be compact against them Long is not the only player who has improved since I have arrived Edited 25 April, 2019 by Batman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 25 April, 2019 Share Posted 25 April, 2019 They've got the firepower to cause us problems but I'd say we're playing OK enough now to see them off. Don't know if he's been starting for them but interesting to see how Clyne's getting on. Guess we could see a couple of ex-Saints if Boruc gets the nod in goal, think Surman's out injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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