OttawaSaint Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 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?!?!?! Just giving him some practice for next season...
Shroppie Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 Vestergaard definitely out. Long ok. Bertrand very doubtful, Armstrong struggling. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
Saint Garrett Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 Not ideal, though as they're so quick on the counter, Vestergaard may not have played anyway. Bertrand would be a big miss, and we could do with Armstrong fit.
Shroppie Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 With the injuries, would guess Gunn Valery Stephens Yoshida Bednarek Targett Romeu Hojbjerg JWP Redmond Ings But could easily see Long for Ings and Lemina for JWP or Romeu. Will be surprised if he risks four at the back until we're safe. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
obelisk Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 Looks like we'll just have to make use of the 'attack is the best form of defence' mantra on Saturday.
Batman Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 With the injuries, would guess Gunn Valery Stephens Yoshida Bednarek Targett Romeu Hojbjerg JWP Redmond Ings But could easily see Long for Ings and Lemina for JWP or Romeu. Will be surprised if he risks four at the back until we're safe. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Reckon so, can see Lemina starting this one, Somehow. Ralph has said we need to be compact, so reckon you are about right......
VectisSaint Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 With the injuries, would guess Gunn Valery Stephens Yoshida Bednarek Targett Romeu Hojbjerg JWP Redmond Ings But could easily see Long for Ings and Lemina for JWP or Romeu. Will be surprised if he risks four at the back until we're safe. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Hopefully won't make the mistake of playing Bednarek on the left again like he did against Newcastle. Play him on the right with Stephens on the left again and I'd go same team as you. Would like to get Lemina in but would have to be in place of JWP so probably won't happen.
Dusic Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 Could go back four but Targett always gets taken to the cleaners in that setup. Could well be his last Saints game at St Mary's.
Dr. Kucho Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 Let’s get the 3 points and finish this season. Ralph can experiment then with the squad in the last 2 matches and start working on next season.
Charlie Wayman Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 With the injuries, would guess Gunn Valery Stephens Yoshida Bednarek Targett Romeu Hojbjerg JWP Redmond Ings But could easily see Long for Ings and Lemina for JWP or Romeu. Will be surprised if he risks four at the back until we're safe. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Ralph will not drop Long after Tuesday's performance and in any case Ings is too static, otherwise you have probably called it right. Lemina is now an enigma but he is quality, would love see him start but Ralph cannot justify dropping Romeu. Expect Lemina on at 65 mins after Oriol's obligatory Yellow and Ings at 70.
Chewy Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 Is Targett fit? If not, left back is an issue. I'd imagine a debut for Vokins?? Given what's been said at the pre conference, would imagine something like Gunn Bednarek Yoshida Stephens Valery Romeu PEH Target / Vokins JWP Long Redmond Subs Ramsay Forster Ings Austin Sims Lemina + 1 more (who depends on left back situation I guess)
The Cat Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 Looks like we're struggling to shift tickets. Thought this would be a nailed on sell out.
Shroppie Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 Is Targett fit? If not, left back is an issue. I'd imagine a debut for Vokins?? Given what's been said at the pre conference, would imagine something like Gunn Bednarek Yoshida Stephens Valery Romeu PEH Target / Vokins JWP Long Redmond Subs Ramsay Forster Ings Austin Sims Lemina + 1 more (who depends on left back situation I guess)Targett's back in training Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
trousers Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 Targett's back in training But is he fit to play? (Lemina was 'back in training' about 2 months ago, for example)
Shroppie Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 But is he fit to play? (Lemina was 'back in training' about 2 months ago, for example) I felt that Ralph was suggesting he is Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
Lighthouse Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 Looks like we're struggling to shift tickets. Thought this would be a nailed on sell out. If they weren’t after £42 for tickets which are normally about £32, they might have more luck.
spyinthesky Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 I was surprised that it is not a sold out game but £42 is too rich for many people
trousers Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 I felt that Ralph was suggesting he is Sent from my Pixel using TapatalkNice one. Cheers Shroppie
benjii Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 If you mug fans off consistently you won't sell out. #gaoaway
The Cat Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 If they weren’t after £42 for tickets which are normally about £32, they might have more luck. Crikey. As a season ticket holder for many years I had no idea match tickets were that much.
The Cat Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 That's Alfie Jones isn't it? Vokins is much smaller.
SuperSAINT Posted 25 April, 2019 Author Posted 25 April, 2019 That's Alfie Jones isn't it? Vokins is much smaller. Correct.
woodsaint Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 That's Alfie Jones isn't it? Vokins is much smaller. Would like to see him get a game to see what he can offer (could be last two games if we're officially safe). Dont know much about him apart from a brief spell on loan at st mirren. As Sims has proven, loan spells away arent always a great indicator of potential. Would he be a better squad option than Stephens?
JRM Posted 25 April, 2019 Posted 25 April, 2019 Crikey. As a season ticket holder for many years I had no idea match tickets were that much. Thats behind the goal price for A game. Same again for Huddersfield which is also stupidly A game prices, no way that will sell out with Huddersfield sending loads of tickets back
SNSUN Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 Elyounoussi Armstrong Sims Yoshida Vestergaard Ings (mc)Carthy Targett Obafemi Ramsey Yan Valery Those players initials spell out my thoughts on the game! Seriously though Bournemouth are a strange team in that they have some very good players interspersed with some not so good ones! Ake, Wilson, King, Brooks and Fraser are all weapons for them, and most would probably slot straight into our side. Still a victory would mathematically see us safe and would definitely put us on a platform to finish higher up in the table than we expected at the end of the Hughes reign! Do we have enough about us? Tough one to call but I think we can win this.
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 One of those end of season games where one side is far more up for it than the other. I am hoping we are the former and get the job done. Fraser will be a worry all afternoon regardless. Hope Boruc gets a good reception.
DT Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 One of those end of season games where one side is far more up for it than the other. I am hoping we are the former and get the job done. Fraser will be a worry all afternoon regardless. Hope Boruc gets a good reception. That got me worried that Fraser Forster is starting! eek
trousers Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 (edited) Looks like we're struggling to shift tickets. Thought this would be a nailed on sell out.Probably due to this: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/17599365.extinction-rebellion-is-organising-action-in-southampton-on-saturday AN ENVIRONMENTALIST group are preparing to "rebel for a brighter future" in the heart of Southampton this weekend. Approximately 200 people from Extinction Rebellion will gather in Guildhall Square, Above Bar Street, on April 27 and to make their voices heard about climate change. A spokesperson for Southampton Extinction Rebellion said: "The event has been organised by Amy Eleanor Shelley and Harriet Stewart who live in Southampton and went to the London protests. It might turn into a protest if the people decide they want to do one. Was certainly touch and go for me whether I went to watch Saints or saved the planet... Edited 26 April, 2019 by trousers
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 Score draw. Steady on The next thing we see might be you posting something positive about the club... 3-1 Saints
Badger Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 Probably due to this: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/17599365.extinction-rebellion-is-organising-action-in-southampton-on-saturday Was certainly touch and go for me whether I went to watch Saints or saved the planet... Yes, f^ck it, I was going to drive down from Gloucestershire but I reckon it would be better for the planet if we all cycled. Better leave in a minute as I've not been on a bike for nearly 50 years. Global footprint and all that.
Saint Garrett Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 Is that Vokins on the far right? Alfie Jones I think, Vokins is a small blonde chap, not that that helps...! Match tickets are a joke for this game, £42 to watch Bournemouth. I regularly drag ppl with me but no-one showed any interest at that price. Have to do something about that next year or have many more season ticket holders. Given Bompey will likely sell out or already have, this may be one of the lowest "home" crowds of the season?
S-Clarke Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 Alfie Jones I think, Vokins is a small blonde chap, not that that helps...! Match tickets are a joke for this game, £42 to watch Bournemouth. I regularly drag ppl with me but no-one showed any interest at that price. Have to do something about that next year or have many more season ticket holders. Given Bompey will likely sell out or already have, this may be one of the lowest "home" crowds of the season? £46 ticket price in the Kingsland - £47 if you include the booking fee. Absolute theives really.
Batman Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 £46 ticket price in the Kingsland - £47 if you include the booking fee. Absolute theives really. disgraceful prices.
whelk Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 Fck me - never look at home ticket prices. Club out of touch if think shift tickets at that price without a complimentary prawn sandwich
whelk Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 £46 ticket price in the Kingsland - £47 if you include the booking fee. Absolute theives really. Take comfort that the away fans get it for £20
Badger Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 Match tickets are a joke for this game, £42 to watch Bournemouth. I regularly drag ppl with me but no-one showed any interest at that price. Have to do something about that next year or have many more season ticket holders. Given Bompey will likely sell out or already have, this may be one of the lowest "home" crowds of the season? Just had a look on the OS at ticket availability and it appears that only a few isolated singles are dotted around in the blocks I checked. It showed 35 (Kingsland) and 39 (Northam -Kingsland corner) as grey - "not available online". Anyone know what that is about ? A block booking for Chinese tourists perhaps ?
Lighthouse Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 What's sad is it probably will have sold out by kick off, which will justify those prices completely and nothing will change.
scott_saints Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 What's sad is it probably will have sold out by kick off, which will justify those prices completely and nothing will change. If it's sold out then the prices ARE justified. If people are willing to pay it, why reduce it? Would make no business sense. Of course it may not sell out yet though!
nta786 Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 What's sad is it probably will have sold out by kick off, which will justify those prices completely and nothing will change. Well perhaps, but I think I remember hearing how spare tickets actually aren't sold and instead given to members of staff, although again that might only be when we are really not close to selling out. But, the club have said they will change matchday prices when they announced season ticket pricing --> 'with new individual matchday pricing for 2019/20 – details of which will be confirmed soon – there will be even better value than in previous years for Season Ticket holders.' https://southamptonfc.com/news/2019-04-10/season-tickets-information-and-on-sale-southampton-football-club-201819
doddisalegend Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 I got an email from the club offering me, due to high demand ( ??), 4 extra tickets as a ST holder which I took as a sign they where having trouble shifting them for this game... Just another sign how little thought saints fans give to Bournemouth as a rivalry. Though no doubt, as always, their fans will be at SMS frothing like loons doing their best impression of Pompey fans. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk
Lighthouse Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 If it's sold out then the prices ARE justified. If people are willing to pay it, why reduce it? Would make no business sense. Of course it may not sell out yet though! Yes, that's my point. Nothing will change unless more people vote with their wallet.
JRM Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 Just had a look on the OS at ticket availability and it appears that only a few isolated singles are dotted around in the blocks I checked. It showed 35 (Kingsland) and 39 (Northam -Kingsland corner) as grey - "not available online". Anyone know what that is about ? A block booking for Chinese tourists perhaps ? When it is greyed out just means that block is sold out. And to previous post away fans are not subsidised by Virgin anymore so they pay £30 same as we do at all away games. Pricing Bournemouth and Huddersfield the same as a top 6 game makes no sense as none of the premier league glory fans are going to turn up for these games , and with Saints being safe there's no important significance. Not a proper local derby.
simo Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 Heard on the radio Howe is desperate to beat us as they have always been in our shadow or something along those lines !
Charlie Wayman Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 50mph gales will make things interesting, maybe we can beat Long's fastest goal record again from kick-off?
benjii Posted 26 April, 2019 Posted 26 April, 2019 Heard on the radio Howe is desperate to beat us as they have always been in our shadow or something along those lines ! They’ve always been staring at our shadow from some distance away. They would love to be in our shadow. I’ve always liked the plucky Cherries.
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