SuperSAINT Posted 28 April, 2019 Posted 28 April, 2019 Tricky as always. Thank goodness we’re safe. Never know what West Ham side will turn up. I think they’ve done well this season considering the injury list they always seem to have - every time I check the injury table, they consistently have around 8-10 players out.
LGTL Posted 28 April, 2019 Posted 28 April, 2019 All a bit meh really. Looking forward to a day on the beer in a (hopefully) sunny London, with a 3 day weekend.
Saint Garrett Posted 28 April, 2019 Posted 28 April, 2019 Should be a good day out, just go and enjoy this one. We'll likely concede, probably more than once, and we might score 1 or 2. Might see us take the foot off the peddle a bit for this, with the confirmation of being safe. They're a decent side, and arguably should be doing better than what they have done this year. Would probably go with... Gunn; Valery Bednarek Vestergaard Yoshida Bertrand; JWP Romeu Hojbjerg; Redmond; Ings Bench: Forster Targett Stephens Armstrong Long Sims Lemina
Lighthouse Posted 28 April, 2019 Posted 28 April, 2019 Do your worse Saints, I dare you. See if you can pull another Boro at home in 2005, just for a laugh.
JRM Posted 28 April, 2019 Posted 28 April, 2019 3-1 defeat, will be almost identical to the Newcastle away game. Ralph has given the squad a few days off, we'll be on the beach.
waylander Posted 28 April, 2019 Posted 28 April, 2019 Should be a good day out, just go and enjoy this one. We'll likely concede, probably more than once, and we might score 1 or 2. Might see us take the foot off the peddle a bit for this, with the confirmation of being safe. They're a decent side, and arguably should be doing better than what they have done this year. Would probably go with... Gunn; Valery Bednarek Vestergaard Yoshida Bertrand; JWP Romeu Hojbjerg; Redmond; Ings Bench: Forster Targett Stephens Armstrong Long Sims Lemina Doubt we'll see Vestergaard again this season, he needs time off with that groin problem. Maybe an opportunity to give Alfie Jones a go?
John D Posted 28 April, 2019 Posted 28 April, 2019 (edited) I've got 1 spare ticket for this game PM me if interested Cheers Now Sold Edited 1 May, 2019 by John D
eurosaint Posted 28 April, 2019 Posted 28 April, 2019 Tricky as always. Thank goodness we’re safe. Never know what West Ham side will turn up. I think they’ve done well this season considering the injury list they always seem to have - every time I check the injury table, they consistently have around 8-10 players out. I suppose if you sign the likes of Jack Wilshere and Andy Carroll you shouldn’t expect too much !!
qwertyell Posted 28 April, 2019 Posted 28 April, 2019 Doubt we'll see Vestergaard again this season, he needs time off with that groin problem. Maybe an opportunity to give Alfie Jones a go?Alfie Jones who can't even make the bench when we've only got two fit senior centre backs? I think it's pretty clear the manager doesn't even rate him as a viable option over Kayne Ramsey - an 18 year old right back played out of position! From what I've seen of Jones in u23s football, he's painfully slow and has no obvious stand out attributes that suggest he could play at a high level. I'd be amazed if he was still at the club next season. Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk
igsey Posted 28 April, 2019 Posted 28 April, 2019 Forster should start, get him back on people's minds and get him in the shop window.
Kingsland Red Posted 28 April, 2019 Posted 28 April, 2019 Looking forward to it - Always enjoy our trip to the East End, although Westfield is not the same as the walk through the street vendors' stalls etc from the Upton park tube station to the old ground.
trousers Posted 28 April, 2019 Posted 28 April, 2019 ---------------------------- Gunn ------------------------------ ---------- Jones --------- Yoshida -------- Bednarek --------- Valery ------------------------------------------------- Targett ------------ Hojbjerg ------------------- Lemina ------------- --------------------------- Redmond --------------------------- -------------------- Long ------------ Ings --------------------- Subs: Forster, Bertrand, Romeu, Armstrong, JWP, Sims, Austin
woodsaint Posted 28 April, 2019 Posted 28 April, 2019 Give a few youngsters some gametime. 3-5-2 with Berty at left CB Gunn Ramsay Bednarek Yoshida Bertrand Vokins Lemina Hojbjerg Slattery Redmond Long Forster Stephens Valery JWP Sims Ings Austin
torsaint Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 Very interested if still available. Not sure how to pm, so will give you my moby no if required.
BlagdonSaint Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 Hi John, TorSaint would like your ticket if still available - please see his post above, unable to pm for some reason. Cheers.
John B Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 Give a few youngsters some gametime. 3-5-2 with Berty at left CB Gunn Ramsay Bednarek Yoshida Bertrand Vokins Lemina Hojbjerg Slattery Redmond Long Forster Stephens Valery JWP Sims Ings Austin Yes I was going to suggest something similar perhaps with Forster in Goal too
Chewy Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 Not too fussed which games it happens in, but what I'd like to see in our two remaining fixtures is continued development of Valery, Gunn, Bednarek & Vestergaard, one outing (at least) for Ramsay & Slattery, possibly a debut for Vokins, if not more game-time for Targett, and Lemina to start both games. Beyond that I'm not too fussed. Would probably play Ings both games to try and get him on the scoresheet for confidence (assuming he is definitely with us next season). Otherwise, can't see too much to gain from chopping and changing more (it's quite a bit already). Maybe a sub appearance for Tyreke Johnson and a bit more exposure for Sims? Maybe a sub outing for Gallagher to remind possible buyers he exists??
stevy777_x Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 Yes I was going to suggest something similar perhaps with Forster in Goal too Forster in goal? We have a high place finish to chase...
VectisSaint Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 ---------------------------- Gunn ------------------------------ ---------- Jones --------- Yoshida -------- Bednarek --------- Valery ------------------------------------------------- Targett ------------ Hojbjerg ------------------- Lemina ------------- --------------------------- Redmond --------------------------- -------------------- Long ------------ Ings --------------------- Subs: Forster, Bertrand, Romeu, Armstrong, JWP, Sims, Austin Wouldn't have Bednarek on the left, he showed he cannot play there against Newcastle. I like Bednarek but he was awful there.
ozzmeister Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 I think now we are safe it’s time to properly giving the -2-2-2 formation a proper go, at the least we will find the players who really can’t handle it: Gunn Valery Bednarek. Yoshida. Berty Lemina. Hoj JWP. Redmond Long. Ings
skintsaint Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 I think now we are safe it’s time to properly giving the -2-2-2 formation a proper go, at the least we will find the players who really can’t handle it: Gunn Valery Bednarek. Yoshida. Berty Lemina. Hoj JWP. Redmond Long. Ings We would get slaughtered..
doddisalegend Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 What's with this desperation to play 4-2-2-2? we've generally looked decent playing with three at the back under Ralph it suits our player options better. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk
John B Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 Forster in goal? We have a high place finish to chase...[/QUOT We also have an investment in a player who we do not know if he has fully recovered from his recent problems
Batman Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 reckon West Ham will win this with relative ease We are terrible at the back again and can't see that giving us a chance
OttawaSaint Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 reckon West Ham will win this with relative ease We are terrible at the back again and can't see that giving us a chance Aren't you a little ray of sunshine!
beatlesaint Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 Probably depends on two things, namely which West Ham turn up and the presence of Stephens in the starting line up
nta786 Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 Probably depends on two things, namely which West Ham turn up and the presence of Stephens in the starting line up yep, a number of factors come in. I reckon we'll lose 3-2. It would not surprise me either if it was another 80th minute plus heartbreak to be honest. As long as it is nothing like last seasons horror show there.
Lighthouse Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 Yes I was going to suggest something similar perhaps with Forster in Goal too With Forster, Ramsay, Slattery and Vokins on the pitch we’d get battered. Chucking kids who aren’t ready into a game like this isn’t going to achieve nothing and will just knock their confidence.
stevy777_x Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 Forster in goal? We have a high place finish to chase...[/QUOT We also have an investment in a player who we do not know if he has fully recovered from his recent problems The few extra millions we earn if we finish higher can contribute to subsidizing Forster s wages when we sell him to another team. Playing a competent keeper is a must for this. I don’t wish to test out Forster to see if he is over his recent struggles knowing he has already scuppered the under 23’s promotion to Division 1 by dropping an absolute clanger a few games ago.
Dark Munster Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 If we draw or lose then we can realistically only move up one place if we beat Huddersfield. But win our last two matches and moving up 3 places (or at a stretch 4) is possible, for an extra £6-8 million in position money. It's a must win game. I'm getting nervous already.
shurlock Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 (edited) I think now we are safe it’s time to properly giving the -2-2-2 formation a proper go, at the least we will find the players who really can’t handle it: Gunn Valery Bednarek. Yoshida. Berty Lemina. Hoj JWP. Redmond Long. Ings We’ve looked poor whenever we’ve played 4-2-2-2. Not only have our CBs been exposed but we’ve been run ragged in midfield. Edited 29 April, 2019 by shurlock
Saint IQ Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 Play Slattery Sims and Targett for sure. -----------------Gunn------------------- ------Bednerek-Yoshida-Bertrand----- Valery--Slattery--Hojbjerg--Targett ------Sims-----Ings------Redmond--
SNSUN Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 There's millions of pounds still at stake and that'd at least cover some of the wages for crap players we're still paying. Ergo the teams we put out against West Ham and Huddersfield still need to be fairly strong. Maybe bring in Jones, Ramsey, Slattery or Johnson but do it against Huddersfield if anything. A stronger team for West Ham please. Diop got highlighted against Spurs as having a good game, so keep Long and Ings in with Redmond for a bit of pace, maybe have Lemina next to Hojbjerg and Romeu in midfield giving JWP a rest, Valery and Targett wing backs with Bertrand in a back 3 with Bednarek and hopefully Yoshida, and maybe bring in McCarthy for a change. West Ham are weird, crap at times, decent at times. Along with Everton they get the "most inconsistent team of the season" award. They're beatable but I'd take a point. Then a home win against Hudds should see us finish above Burnley.
saint1977 Posted 29 April, 2019 Posted 29 April, 2019 There's millions of pounds still at stake and that'd at least cover some of the wages for crap players we're still paying. Ergo the teams we put out against West Ham and Huddersfield still need to be fairly strong. Maybe bring in Jones, Ramsey, Slattery or Johnson but do it against Huddersfield if anything. A stronger team for West Ham please. Diop got highlighted against Spurs as having a good game, so keep Long and Ings in with Redmond for a bit of pace, maybe have Lemina next to Hojbjerg and Romeu in midfield giving JWP a rest, Valery and Targett wing backs with Bertrand in a back 3 with Bednarek and hopefully Yoshida, and maybe bring in McCarthy for a change. West Ham are weird, crap at times, decent at times. Along with Everton they get the "most inconsistent team of the season" award. They're beatable but I'd take a point. Then a home win against Hudds should see us finish above Burnley. Hence why Sat’s late soft equaliser was annoying. Prize money could wipe out the loss on Fraser alone.
Raging Bull Posted 30 April, 2019 Posted 30 April, 2019 ---------------------------- Gunn ------------------------------ ---------- Jones --------- Yoshida -------- Bednarek --------- Valery ------------------------------------------------- Targett ------------ Hojbjerg ------------------- Lemina ------------- --------------------------- Redmond --------------------------- -------------------- Long ------------ Ings --------------------- Subs: Forster, Bertrand, Romeu, Armstrong, JWP, Sims, Austin I’d love to see this
eelpie Posted 30 April, 2019 Posted 30 April, 2019 Give a few youngsters some gametime. 3-5-2 with Berty at left CB Gunn Ramsay Bednarek Yoshida Bertrand Vokins Lemina Hojbjerg Slattery Redmond Long Forster Stephens Valery JWP Sims Ings Austin The forum seems to assume that we don't need any more points. But Brighton could easily overtake us if we should lose here and if Huddersfield do what relegated teams often do, play their socks off and sneak an unlikely victory. I would hate to end up in 17th place below Brighton. Yes , give some deserving youngsters a chance in the next two games, but not by weakening the team's ability to win.
ErwinK1961 Posted 30 April, 2019 Posted 30 April, 2019 The forum seems to assume that we don't need any more points. But Brighton could easily overtake us if we should lose here and if Huddersfield do what relegated teams often do, play their socks off and sneak an unlikely victory. I would hate to end up in 17th place below Brighton. Yes , give some deserving youngsters a chance in the next two games, but not by weakening the team's ability to win. By beating Arsenal and Man City? Really?
fanimal Posted 30 April, 2019 Posted 30 April, 2019 Play our strongest team for the last two games win them and finish above Bournemouth and Brighton top team on the South Coast please.
S-Clarke Posted 30 April, 2019 Posted 30 April, 2019 Play our strongest team for the last two games win them and finish above Bournemouth and Brighton top team on the South Coast please. I think we'll finish above Brighton no matter what given their remaining games, but we'll need at least 4 points to hop above Burnley. Two wins to have a chance of doing anything else, which I don't think we'll do - West Ham are a good side, if Stephens starts then we've already conceeded goals. We'll probably stay in 16th.
Tamesaint Posted 30 April, 2019 Posted 30 April, 2019 As long as we play better at West Ham than we did last year. That game for me was last season's lowest point. Hughes learnt a lot from that game (did Boufal play again that season?) but relegation seemed most likely after that match. Onwards and upwards.
Saint Garrett Posted 30 April, 2019 Posted 30 April, 2019 I don't want to lose, as all my mates are West Ham fans. Hoping for a good game, with some goals, and 3 points. COYS
SuperSAINT Posted 30 April, 2019 Author Posted 30 April, 2019 Probably depends on two things, namely which West Ham turn up and the presence of Stephens in the starting line up Would like to think Yoshi will be back. Less chance Vestergaard. So we could play a 3 of Bednarek - Yoshi - Bertrand
Cabbage_Face Posted 30 April, 2019 Posted 30 April, 2019 I'd like some fringe players to be given a chance.
Hamilton Saint Posted 30 April, 2019 Posted 30 April, 2019 I don't understand the apathy of some of these responses. We should go all out to win both of our last two games. There's a chance to get an extra 7 million pounds in prize money. Plenty of time for the players to relax during the off-season.
Charlie Wayman Posted 30 April, 2019 Posted 30 April, 2019 Pellegrini has transformed WHU into a very good footballing side that comprehensively outplayed Spurs the other day. They are on the way up whereas we are in 'sighs of relief mode'. No contest really and the usual 0-3 drubbing beckons on the cards. Honestly after the season our lads have had campaign weariness seems inevitable and it is hard to see where the motivation will come from to do any better.
Batman Posted 30 April, 2019 Posted 30 April, 2019 Give a few youngsters some gametime. 3-5-2 with Berty at left CB Gunn Ramsay Bednarek Yoshida Bertrand Vokins Lemina Hojbjerg Slattery Redmond Long Forster Stephens Valery JWP Sims Ings Austin this will not be the team, ffs Lemina will probably start in place of Ings and maybe Targett to play LWB at the expense of Stephens
Lighthouse Posted 30 April, 2019 Posted 30 April, 2019 I don't understand the apathy of some of these responses. We should go all out to win both of our last two games. There's a chance to get an extra 7 million pounds in prize money. Plenty of time for the players to relax during the off-season. There’s only so many times I can watch Saints throw a game away in the 87th minute and still care TBH. I’m mighty relieved we’re staying up, from a financial point of view more than the football, but I won’t be gripping the edge of my seat if we’re clinging on to a 1-0 lead with 5 minutes to go.
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