SuperSAINT Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Come on Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 I reckon we should play Ings having correctly rested him Vs Chelsea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbert Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Palace have a number of first teamers with knocks, they're there for the taking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 December, 2019 Author Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Palace have a number of first teamers with knocks, they're there for the taking. But they are so good away from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Hopefully just one change: Ings for Obafemi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Obafemi has his tail up and is full of confidence - put him up top with Ings and Redmond. Keep Armstrong in the midfield with JWP and Hojberg. Defence picks itself. Would like to say we can win this, but it’s at home and Palace under Woy have been very good in attack....just the kind of players we panic against. Wouldn’t like to predict it, but love a 3-1 home win to cap a great festive season of footie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 I think we have Ings and Adams up top this game. Whilst Obafemi got the goal, getting goals is not what we need with Ings in the team, Adams was a more well rounded player and held the ball up very well which we have been crying out for of late. Sent from my G3311 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 26 December, 2019 Share Posted 26 December, 2019 Going to be a tough game this, Palace are good away from home and play counter attacking style that we struggle with at St Mary's, I'd definitely take a draw. Looking at the upcoming fixtures hopefully we can replicate the same results as last season (Palace H drew, Spurs H won, Leicester A won, Wolves H won, Palace A won) , 13 points and safe by end of Jan if we did that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 27 December, 2019 Share Posted 27 December, 2019 I’d be happy with a draw CPFC are a bit of a bogey side at SMS. As said above they like to play on the break so will be tough to break down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 27 December, 2019 Share Posted 27 December, 2019 We are still the worst team in the league at home and they are very good away, would probably take a point. 3 wins in a row just seems unlikely as well, we had a chance for it 'on paper' against Newcastle and mucked it up and fell we might do the same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 27 December, 2019 Share Posted 27 December, 2019 Right, treat this like an away game. Play to our strengths. Keep our shape, let them come at us (Which will be their inclination with Zaha down the wing, even though they enjoy countering just as much as we do). Keep things tight, when they start getting confident hit them on the break. I would take a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewYorkSaint Posted 27 December, 2019 Share Posted 27 December, 2019 I wouldn't settle for a point. I think Saints have finally broken through to a new level. We have players playing in position. A defense rapidly growing in confidence: bravo to you Jack Stephens. In our midfield, JWP and Armstrong have broken through to a whole new level of authority. Redmond and Boufal (and Djen) can be game-winners. Our high-press has become more sophisticated and is scaring opponents. And then there's the amazingness of Danny Ings and the feeling that both Obafemi and Adams are getting close to prime time. In short: we're safer at the back, more vibrant midfield, and we're scoring goals. I think we'll finally bring greater confidence to St Mary's and deliver a convincing home performance. Main wild-card is how the two teams react to the ridiculously short turn-round time. But I think there's strong evidence that we belong above mid-table, and this is a game we can confidently plan to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 27 December, 2019 Share Posted 27 December, 2019 Would play Ings, Boufal, Redmond and obafemi for this one. Would be tempted to play Romeu for either Ward Prowse or Hojbjerg depending on how they are feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 27 December, 2019 Share Posted 27 December, 2019 Play Ings and let's get the 3 points. If we lose to Palace the good work done at Chelsea will have been negated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 27 December, 2019 Share Posted 27 December, 2019 Right, treat this like an away game. Play to our strengths. Keep our shape, let them come at us (Which will be their inclination with Zaha down the wing, even though they enjoy countering just as much as we do). Keep things tight, when they start getting confident hit them on the break. I would take a point. Agree with all you say...except that last line. If we can get a win here as well, I think we can relax for a while. Indeed, hopefully they will come at us, and we can hit them on the break, like we play away from home. We have pace in our side for quick breaks. Really looking forward to SMS on Saturday now. Haven't felt that way in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 27 December, 2019 Share Posted 27 December, 2019 We’ve broken one hoodoo we’ve had since the last Koeman season let’s break another... we haven’t won 3 Premier League games in a row since the Koeman days. What a way to end 2019 it would be if we could. Cracking goal by Ayew yesterday to rival either of ours for goal of the month. Should be a good game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted 27 December, 2019 Share Posted 27 December, 2019 Armstrong won the ball back for Obafemi's goal against chelsea and got the assist for Redders. We look a different team with him in. Think he needs to be first name on the team sheet (bar maybe Ings!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 27 December, 2019 Share Posted 27 December, 2019 As much as Armstrong is playing very well with the short turnaround wonder if boufal might come in for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danjosaint Posted 27 December, 2019 Share Posted 27 December, 2019 Met Armstrong on a flight to Edinburgh when he was out (Newcastle game) we had good chat and i must say what a really nice bloke he was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 December, 2019 Share Posted 27 December, 2019 Armstrong got the assist for Redders. He didn't, Kante passes it to Redmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 27 December, 2019 Share Posted 27 December, 2019 He didn't, Kante passes it to Redmond Kante inadvertently played the pass that Armstrong was intending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 27 December, 2019 Share Posted 27 December, 2019 As much as Armstrong is playing very well with the short turnaround wonder if boufal might come in for him. I thought Boufal slowed us down when he came on. Struggled to get into the game and got a needless yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 27 December, 2019 Share Posted 27 December, 2019 Palace have a huge injury list team picks itself according to the BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 December, 2019 Share Posted 27 December, 2019 Kante inadvertently played the pass that Armstrong was intending. I know... but it still resets the move pass counter to 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintZamboni Posted 27 December, 2019 Share Posted 27 December, 2019 Both teams are best when the opposition is expected to make things happen and like to play with pace on the break. Crap game where we can’t break them down and they break through zaha repeatedly. 1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 27 December, 2019 Author Share Posted 27 December, 2019 Palace have a huge injury list team picks itself according to the BBC They have done an incredible job, considering their injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 I would settle for a draw. palace are a threat away from home and we’ve been pants at St Mary’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 We are going to be surprised today. Dominant 3-0 win with no nervous moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 Would play Ings, Boufal, Redmond and obafemi for this one. Would be tempted to play Romeu for either Ward Prowse or Hojbjerg depending on how they are feeling. Didn’t Ralph say that Obafemi would not be playing due to them managing his body conditioning to prevent more (hamstring) injuries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's There Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 Would be delighted with a scrappy 1:0 win. Turnaround too tight. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 Didn’t Ralph say that Obafemi would not be playing due to them managing his body conditioning to prevent more (hamstring) injuries? I posted that before he said it. It will maybe be Adams Redmond Boufal and Ings I can also see Moussa getting some action today. He was in the training pics on christmas day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 I wouldn't settle for a point. I think Saints have finally broken through to a new level. We have players playing in position. A defense rapidly growing in confidence: bravo to you Jack Stephens. In our midfield, JWP and Armstrong have broken through to a whole new level of authority. Redmond and Boufal (and Djen) can be game-winners. Our high-press has become more sophisticated and is scaring opponents. And then there's the amazingness of Danny Ings and the feeling that both Obafemi and Adams are getting close to prime time. In short: we're safer at the back, more vibrant midfield, and we're scoring goals. I think we'll finally bring greater confidence to St Mary's and deliver a convincing home performance. Main wild-card is how the two teams react to the ridiculously short turn-round time. But I think there's strong evidence that we belong above mid-table, and this is a game we can confidently plan to win. Absolutely this. I can see us winning this one today 2-0 COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhard Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 I wouldn't be surprised if RH plays with the same team as against Aston Villa, becauser: RH is known for his tough training sessions, more intensive than a game; instead of 2 training sessions they play a full game. So no big difference. Of course taking into account injuries and physical situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Pete Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 Unpredictable game this given the tight turnaround between games. I reckon Ralph would like to play same team as Chelsea game except Ings in for Obafemi. But will depend on how players have recovered so may see Boufal or Romeu getting a start if some are viewed as too fatigued. Redmond could be a key man today I think. Confidence is key for him so that goal in last game should give him a big boost for this one. Sent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 (edited) Palace have quite a nasty injury list, especially in defence so they might give away chances. But that also might make them play very defensively and we'll then probably struggle to break them down, they then have Zaha as a threat on the break and Ayew is also playing pretty well as well. We'll also have to see whether we can maintain the same level of intensity, must have been a hard game at Chelsea, we had barely 1/3rd of the ball so players like JWP and Hojberg put in a lot of distance. Can easily see us huffing and puffing all afternoon against a defensive palace, not having enough tempo because the team is knackered and them nicking a 1-0 on the break. Edited 28 December, 2019 by tajjuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 Tough one. Arguably we've found our best team/system so it would be nice to stick with it. But there must be some tired legs out there. What to do, what to do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 Boufal for Armstrong then. Ings for Obafemi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 Interesting. Didn't expect that, even though the rotation makes sense.... Feel a bit for Armstrong but he may be feeling the effects of his exertions two days ago. Hopefully Roy didn't see this teamsheet coming either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 I posted that before he said it. It will maybe be Adams Redmond Boufal and Ings I can also see Moussa getting some action today. He was in the training pics on christmas day Bang on the money!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 Expected those changes. Hope fresh boufal can cause them problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 Oh Christ ...has Ralph got cocky and gone back to thinking he’s the master tactician. I’m hoping he’s got this right. Fine margins and all that. Armstrong had been a revelation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Pete Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 Interesting. Didn't expect that, even though the rotation makes sense.... Feel a bit for Armstrong but he may be feeling the effects of his exertions two days ago. Hopefully Roy didn't see this teamsheet coming either.Suspect it's purely down to condition of players. Sent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delmary Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 Oh Christ ...has Ralph got cocky and gone back to thinking he’s the master tactician. I’m hoping he’s got this right. Fine margins and all that. Armstrong had been a revelation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I suspect that two games in three days is too much of a physical stretch for Armstrong. He’s had a lot of injuries this season. So unlikely to be tactical, more of a forced choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 Gone for Palace or draw. Just feel we could well see another WHU type performance after the excitement from Chelsea Would simply be too easy for us to kick on. Not really the Saints way in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 Suspect it's purely down to condition of players. Sent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk Yes, the Chicken/Egg scenario of needing to play to build up match fitness but not fit enough immediately to cope with the run of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 Interesting, I wonder if Boufal is on there to attack their left back? He's barely played this year and is more of a centre-back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 Exciting line up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 Obviously the main idea behind rotation is managing the players' condition, but given that I think it makes more sense to play Armstrong away at Chelsea and Boufal at home to Palace because of the way the opposition set up. Armstrong is an asset playing on the counter because of his directness, but when teams sit deep and are happy to defend you often need a piece of individual skill to unlock them, which Boufal offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 28 December, 2019 Share Posted 28 December, 2019 Can see Boufal drawing a lot of fouls near their box too, or preferably in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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