qwertyell Posted 20 February, 2020 Share Posted 20 February, 2020 Don't know why people keep wanting us to play Long against teams that sit back. Understandable away from home or at home against the big clubs but he offers nothing in games like these.Who else are we going to play? Adams literally offers nothing. And Obafemi has been extremely disappointing since his "breakthrough" goal at Chelsea. It'd be great if we had better options than Long, but we haven't. Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 20 February, 2020 Share Posted 20 February, 2020 Who else are we going to play? Adams literally offers nothing. And Obafemi has been extremely disappointing since his "breakthrough" goal at Chelsea. It'd be great if we had better options than Long, but we haven't. Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk Yeah, former Birmingham player Che Adams. Can't think why he wouldn't be extra motivated to prove himself against Villa. Total mystery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekelund24 Posted 20 February, 2020 Share Posted 20 February, 2020 They have a cup final the week after, give Grealish a boot in the first 10-15 mins to make him play simple balls and this one should be a routine win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 20 February, 2020 Author Share Posted 20 February, 2020 Yeah, former Birmingham player Che Adams. Can't think why he wouldn't be extra motivated to prove himself against Villa. Total mystery. Cos it’s only motivation that you need. Nice to think he can be arsed to score a goal this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 Cos it’s only motivation that you need. Nice to think he can be arsed to score a goal this weekend In my view he is a good deal better than Obafemi and needs a decent chance, rather than five minutes when the game is gone. Give him a run in the team. He needs some decent man management, which is not Ralph's strong point IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 In my view he is a good deal better than Obafemi and needs a decent chance, rather than five minutes when the game is gone. Give him a run in the team. He needs some decent man management, which is not Ralph's strong point IMO My god!! you are utterly clueless, bringing a squad back from virtual oblivion after the Leicester debacle shows that it clearly is a strong point. You have taken the most negative poster "accolade" hands down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 In my view he is a good deal better than Obafemi and needs a decent chance, rather than five minutes when the game is gone. Give him a run in the team. He needs some decent man management, which is not Ralph's strong point IMOI'd give him an extended run too. Hopefully we are safe in the next five games and then we can play him regularly until the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 I'd give him an extended run too. Hopefully we are safe in the next five games and then we can play him regularly until the end of the season. Hope so! Need to not lose to Villa, definitely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 Grealish against Valery/male shift RB Errrr... I hope bednarek is brought back on over Vestergaard!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 KWP' date=' Redmond and Boufal all out. Expect Valery to play at RB with Djenepo coming in for Boufal.[/quote'] I'd prefer to see us playing Valery anyway. Shame that Boufal is missing as he's looked very dangerous of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useful Idiot Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 Grealish against Valery/male shift RB Errrr... I hope bednarek is brought back on over Vestergaard!!! A female to male trans right back? I didn't realise we had one in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 Team picks itself really: Mcarthy Valery, Stephens, Bednarak, Bertrand Armstrong, JWP, Hojberg, Djenepo Ings, Long Subs: Gunn, Vestergaard, Romeu, Obafemi, Adams, Smallbone, Danso Think it will be a tough game; worst home record v second worst away record. Hopefully they will be slightly distracted by their League Cup Final next weekend. Must not lose, but I don't see many sides below us picking up much. West Ham away to Liverpool, Watford away to Utd, Bmouth away to Burnley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 I actually think they will beat us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 It's a 6 pointer and a win for us would really help us cut away from bottom 5 or 6 Lose it and we are dragged back into things, possibly with some panic. Remember Swansea picking up just 1 win (6 points) in the last 11-12 fixtures.... Worst case would we stay up on 37 points? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 (edited) I actually think they will beat us. Not sure they’ll win. But it could be a nervy afternoon. They will bring loads down which will only amplify the restlessness of our support and pressure on the side if we don’t start brightly. Edited 21 February, 2020 by shurlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 I seem to recall the last time they were in a cup final following a match with us. We beat them 6-1 and Schlong got two crackers. Same day as Mane's fastest hat trick. I honestly can't see us losing this tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WokingSaint Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 Given that Grealish plays wide left, I think I would go. Mc Carthy Stehphens Bednareck Vestegard Bertrand Romeu PEH Armstrong Djenepo Ings Long I still rate Valery, but he is better going forward than marking , so nullify their main threat Where's JWP?!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkeith Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 Where's JWP?!!! Whoops, JWP for Romeu, or Djenepo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 I seem to recall the last time they were in a cup final following a match with us. We beat them 6-1 and Schlong got two crackers. Same day as Mane's fastest hat trick. I honestly can't see us losing this tomorrow. I think that was the best day in the league as a Saints fan since our return to the Premier League. Even better than beating Sunderland 8-0. Everything just seemed to be good for us back then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancouver Saint Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 Am worried about this. No Boufal or Redmond so creativity with the ball on the ground severely restricted - have liked Djenpo but he looked terrible against Burnley - Mings is back for them - KWP out already!! (need some pace to stick with Grealish)...Valery hasn't played since goodness knows when. Vestergard a proven liability. Bednarek wouldn't have been left out if there wasn't a niggle or something with him - is he fully fit? Tons of away supporters filling their quota for Cup Final tickets...our complete inability to win at home. We need a fast start and Grealish to be holding back / locked in cotton wool / have a dousie. I would definitely play Che Adams for this one and abandon our play some more direct long balls up the park for him to hold up and harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 21 February, 2020 Author Share Posted 21 February, 2020 My optimism at home has completely gone. Villa are sh1t but so are we. We seem to be able to out sh1t anyone at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carljbray Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 Anyone know any pubs in/around southampton still able to show saturday 3pm games on tv? through a stream or whatever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 Yep- just do not see us winning. Prediction: 1-1 I reckon Long will score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 Anyone know any pubs in/around southampton still able to show saturday 3pm games on tv? through a stream or whatever Why not go up to SMS and watch it in 3D? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint97 Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 Who else are we going to play? Adams literally offers nothing. And Obafemi has been extremely disappointing since his "breakthrough" goal at Chelsea. It'd be great if we had better options than Long, but we haven't. Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk Adams... he's a better striker than Long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 They are 4-1 to beat us, which strikes me as value, sadly. If you can be cheered by winning dosh. Would prefer three points, obvs. But if picks Vestergard I may have to lump on Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 Craig Pawson on the whistle tomorrow he’s another who can be a funny one. Last weeks excuse for a ref Simon Hooper will be manning the Transit van in the St Mary’s car park watching TV’s looking out for an offside nasal hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint Posted 21 February, 2020 Share Posted 21 February, 2020 Massive game. Win and we're on the verge on safety, lose and we're still looking over our shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 Last weeks excuse for a ref Simon Hooper will be manning the Transit van in the St Mary’s car park watching TV’s looking out for an offside nasal hair. Well at least he won't have to run around and not keep up with play.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarrettIvo Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 I seem to recall the last time they were in a cup final following a match with us. We beat them 6-1 and Schlong got two crackers. Same day as Mane's fastest hat trick. I honestly can't see us losing this tomorrow. You've been paying attention to our home performances right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkoksaint Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 Well at least he won't have to run around and not keep up with play.. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/6410603/new-premier-league-refs-david-coote-simon-hooper-mike-jones-neil-swarbrick/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.JonB Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 Adams... he's a better striker than Long. You say that but this season in 695 minutes he has failed to score and has produced one assist. Nothing in the cups either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 We'll win but it won't be easy. Eventually they'll go for it when we're 2-1 up, they'll hit the bar twice, have a dubious penalty denies, and we'll pick them off on the counter to secure a 3-1 win in the 94th minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 Half the Burnley team stubbed their toes on him last week. Clumsy or dirty, that's what happens when second rate journeymen who have no right to play in the best league in the world are up against really talented ball players. Seems to be their mentality to stop them at all cost and take them out of the game as a bonus. It amazes me that Danny Ings is still standing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 Hopefully today we can get a much needed win at home. I'm going for 2-0 to us with Ingsy and Moussa scoring. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 Quite pleased that the Sussex rivers are too high for me to risk crossing them to to the match. Surely, we'll win this one, but a draw or defeat would be so depressing that I can't face the possibility of a miserable drive home. I've been a Saints' supporter long enough to have watched defeats, right back to Third Division days but the home form now, against sides we should easily be competing with, is beginning to get me down. It'll be interesting to see the line-up. Ralph's pre-match comments suggest to me that, rather than bring Valery in, he might move Stephens to RB. Not an easy decision because Stephens and Bednarek seem to have been the more reliable centre pair, but depends on whether he thinks Yan is ready for a return. At least I can follow the action from the comfort of a chair at home without facing the rotten weather we've got outside, over this way. I can see I'm not alone as the club are still pushing tickets. I sincerely hope those of you going to the game are rewarded with a good win and not just by 1-goal, which that leaves everyone on tenterhooks to the final whistle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint97 Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 You say that but this season in 695 minutes he has failed to score and has produced one assist. Nothing in the cups either. Cheers, wasn't aware of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 Breaking records for the wrong reasons all over the place this season. Squad is fine though.... What more do we need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 Valery still can’t get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 Ward-Prowse at RB then. Valery on the bench, Smallbone starts in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 Of course Mings is fit for Villa, FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 Ward-Prowse at RB then. Valery on the bench, Smallbone starts in midfield.I would guess they'll line up that way. Sky show a 433 with Djenepo at RB. Please no. [emoji15] Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 We're going to have a problem in midfield. Smallbone is as lightweight little Jake Hesketh and doesn't do anything on the defensive side. Sent from my F3311 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 I see Boufal has made the bench. Bit of good news. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 We're going to have a problem in midfield. Smallbone is as lightweight little Jake Hesketh and doesn't do anything on the defensive side. Sent from my F3311 using TapatalkWonder why he got the nod ahead of Romeu? Can only be an attacking move. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 Although I've got a season ticket since the Bournemouth game I think I've been to three games including two cup ties. The way we play at home just isn't enjoyable. It's incomprehensible that we haven't found a way to play teams that have come to try and steal points. I've chosen not to go again today. Looks like he is tinkering again. JWP at right back and Smallbone in the midfield. I don't see the point of that, Valery at right back looked like the call to me. I hope I'm wrong but I can't see the point of moving JWP out of midfield. Good luck to Smallbone. It'll be interesting to see how we play. I just hope we win but personally I've had it with the slow motion crap we play at home. We are great to watch away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 Now is the time to tinker. As we are "definitely" safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 Although I've got a season ticket since the Bournemouth game I think I've been to three games including two cup ties. The way we play at home just isn't enjoyable. It's incomprehensible that we haven't found a way to play teams that have come to try and steal points. I've chosen not to go again today. Looks like he is tinkering again. JWP at right back and Smallbone in the midfield. I don't see the point of that, Valery at right back looked like the call to me. I hope I'm wrong but I can't see the point of moving JWP out of midfield. Good luck to Smallbone. It'll be interesting to see how we play. I just hope we win but personally I've had it with the slow motion crap we play at home. We are great to watch away.I can see sense in it. Our RB will be up against Grealish. JWP did a great job on Zaha the other week and I'd trust him to do it again today. Probably not the game to bring Valery back after a long lay-off which has probably affected his energy and stamina levels. Hope Smallbone comes good: a risk putting him in ahead of Romeu, but potentially more positive. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Troy Posted 22 February, 2020 Share Posted 22 February, 2020 Who would you prefer to look after Grealish....JWP or Valery? Case closed. Absolutely! Their best threat and game winner gets picked up by jwp who we hope plays like he did against zaha. Shame he’s not in the centre but right call I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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