cloggy saint Posted 29 October, 2020 Posted 29 October, 2020 On 28/10/2020 at 17:59, DT said: Start with Redmond and then swap him for Theo after/if he starts being as bad as he was against Everton. Which was very bad. Expand No, he wasn't very bad.
eelpie Posted 29 October, 2020 Posted 29 October, 2020 On 28/10/2020 at 17:59, DT said: Start with Redmond and then swap him for Theo after/if he starts being as bad as he was against Everton. Which was very bad. Expand Exaggeration. Theo was good. He grew into the game. with some dangerous runs on the break, and his cross led to the second goal.. Go to Specsavers.
Toussaint Posted 29 October, 2020 Posted 29 October, 2020 On 29/10/2020 at 11:32, cloggy saint said: No, he wasn't very bad. Expand You are right, he wasn't that good
Harry_SFC Posted 29 October, 2020 Posted 29 October, 2020 Redmond was poor first half but did improve a bit after the break. I'd stick with the same side. Use Walcott as an impact sub - it also looks like Djenepo is back in training, so possibly a fully fit squad for Ralph to pick from.
qwertyell Posted 29 October, 2020 Posted 29 October, 2020 Redmond's decision making and execution in the final third was pretty shit, but he was all right in general play and seemed to improve as the game wore on. Personally, I thought Walcott played better against Chelsea than Armstrong did against Everton, so I'd be tempted to make that change - but we know Armstong is generally a solid performer week in week out, so it wouldn't be surprise if he kept his place. I suppose the manager will weigh it up: would he rather have Walcott running at Matt Targett or Armstrong tracking back against Jack Grealish?
tajjuk Posted 29 October, 2020 Posted 29 October, 2020 On 28/10/2020 at 14:17, eelpie said: So why wouldn't they learn from heir mistakes and adjust. We would, Expand Why does David Luiz keep making the same mistakes over and over? Because he is just not that good of a defender. Its one thing knowing what went wrong, its another thing correcting it.
waylander Posted 29 October, 2020 Posted 29 October, 2020 Lawro has us down for a win, we're doomed! 1
Manuel Posted 29 October, 2020 Posted 29 October, 2020 On 29/10/2020 at 19:11, tajjuk said: Why does David Luiz keep making the same mistakes over and over? Because he is just not that good of a defender. Its one thing knowing what went wrong, its another thing correcting it. Expand Couldn't agree more. One of the long list of so called Prem superstars that "I wouldn't have in my team".
Dark Munster Posted 29 October, 2020 Posted 29 October, 2020 On 29/10/2020 at 20:05, waylander said: Lawro has us down for a win, we're doomed! Expand Just like last week!
skintsaint Posted 30 October, 2020 Posted 30 October, 2020 On 29/10/2020 at 19:11, tajjuk said: Why does David Luiz keep making the same mistakes over and over? Because he is just not that good of a defender. Expand Off subject...DL is best in a Romeu role, just don't have him as the last line of your defence!! 😆 Feeling a bit uneasy with this one, normally do Villa but they are looking to bounce back and we may be overconfident...
JRM Posted 30 October, 2020 Posted 30 October, 2020 On 30/10/2020 at 04:49, skintsaint said: Off subject...DL is best in a Romeu role, just don't have him as the last line of your defence!! 😆 Feeling a bit uneasy with this one, normally do Villa but they are looking to bounce back and we may be overconfident... Expand I don’t think we’ll win either. Pattern this season seems to be a reverse of results from last season, lose to Palace away and spurs home having beaten them last year, Everton home etc, Villa are probably due a result against us. I’ve watched them a couple of times this season and impressed with Grealish and Watkins, going to be a handful. by the time we kick off likely we'll be back down to 10th in the table which should serve as a reminder not to be complacent. A win for us however could put us in a position where a win next Friday against Newcastle could put us top.....
SNSUN Posted 30 October, 2020 Posted 30 October, 2020 Same result as last season in this fixture would be nice, the 3-1, but Villa are a different animal to the team we did the double over last season. Mind you, so are we in many ways. The home fixture last season was the game with the Che Adams last minute cross-field pass to Armstrong who bust a gut to score. He's been decent since. I think we will get a draw here. Entertaining 2-2, with the same team as last week. (Villa are the spine of my Fantasy team too (Cash, Grealish, Watkins) so I guess there's a consolation if we get beat!)
qwertyell Posted 30 October, 2020 Posted 30 October, 2020 Walcott back available, but too early for Djenepo, Salisu and Smallbone (who I didn't even realise was injured - in keeping with his general anonymity as a footballer). Almost certainly unchanged. Walcott for Tella on the bench, I'd assume. Will N'Lundulu keep his spot in the matchday squad or is Obafemi back? Maybe both of them can make the bench and Long, who has been useless in every sub appearance so far, will be punted.
BallBoy Posted 31 October, 2020 Posted 31 October, 2020 Is there something wrong with this thread. Nothing for 18 hours! Villa are a different animal to last year. But then so were Everton. I have always liked Barclay as a player. Grealish is a special talent. Not sure we can keep them both quiet.
Pamplemousse Posted 31 October, 2020 Posted 31 October, 2020 Entertaining draw is my prediction. A win would be brilliant, but Villa like us are confident and will play much better than Everton did.
alehouseboys Posted 31 October, 2020 Posted 31 October, 2020 On 31/10/2020 at 10:52, BallBoy said: Is there something wrong with this thread. Nothing for 18 hours! Villa are a different animal to last year. But then so were Everton. I have always liked Barclay as a player. Grealish is a special talent. Not sure we can keep them both quiet. Expand Most of the pre-match threads have been slow this season, I guess everyone's feeling a bit detached from the game as behind closed doors. With a new national lockdown predicted to be coming into force next week it will be interesting to see if games get suspended again. PL chief doesn't expect it to "at the moment". 1
skintsaint Posted 31 October, 2020 Posted 31 October, 2020 On 31/10/2020 at 10:52, BallBoy said: I have always liked Barclay as a player. Expand Looked quite unfit against Leeds...blowin' outta his arse 2nd half.
Sheaf Saint Posted 31 October, 2020 Posted 31 October, 2020 On 31/10/2020 at 18:05, simo said: We could go top of the league ! Expand Not after Liverpool secured a late win against WHam we can't. Best we can hope for now is second, and that would require us to beat Villa 5-0. 1
Manuel Posted 31 October, 2020 Posted 31 October, 2020 On 31/10/2020 at 19:51, Sheaf Saint said: Best we can hope for now is second, and that would require us to beat Villa 5-0. Expand Gives the lads a target to aim for.
Matthew Le God Posted 31 October, 2020 Posted 31 October, 2020 (edited) On 31/10/2020 at 19:51, Sheaf Saint said: Best we can hope for now is second, and that would require us to beat Villa 5-0. Expand A 4-0 win would put Saints level with 2nd place Everton on points, goal difference and goals scored. Edited 31 October, 2020 by Matthew Le God
SaintJackoInHurworth Posted 31 October, 2020 Posted 31 October, 2020 (edited) If we win we will be in 3rd place straight after the match (or as mentioned above, 2nd if we win 5-0, etc.) In addition, if we win then we will finish the gameweek in the top 5. Edited 31 October, 2020 by SaintJackoInHurworth
davefizzy14 Posted 31 October, 2020 Posted 31 October, 2020 On 31/10/2020 at 22:43, SaintJackoInHurworth said: If we win we will be in 3rd place straight after the match (or as mentioned above, 2nd if we win 5-0, etc.) In addition, if we win then we will finish the gameweek in the top 5. Expand Thats what I'm hoping for to be at least 3rd after the match tomorrow 2-0 to us Ings and Walcott - COYR 1
Archers Road Stand Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 This is Saints so comfortable 2-0 defeat.
Toussaint Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 I woke up this morning with absolutely no sense of which way this will go. Which is unusual. Hope this helps.
alehouseboys Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 As long as we don't lose sight of the fact they stuck seven past the league champs and the "worlds greatest centre half" recently (I also realise Leeds stuck 3 past them with no reply last time out at home). Capable of winning this but I'd take a point. 1
Totton Saint Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 The weather will play a big part. Not good at the top of Scotland where I am on holiday. I read Severn Bridge closed down South
Granite_City_Saint Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 On 01/11/2020 at 09:11, Totton Saint said: The weather will play a big part. Not good at the top of Scotland where I am on holiday. I read Severn Bridge closed down South Expand That type of weather counts as a fine summer day up here
Matthew Le God Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 (edited) On 01/11/2020 at 09:11, Totton Saint said: The weather will play a big part. Not good at the top of Scotland where I am on holiday. I read Severn Bridge closed down South Expand Birmingham at 12pm kickoff is forecast for... - 14C - 15 mph winds - 6% chance of rain https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2655603 If that is an accurate forecast the weather isn't an issue at all. Edited 1 November, 2020 by Matthew Le God
Spitz Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 On 01/11/2020 at 09:49, Matthew Le God said: Birmingham at 12pm kickoff is forecast for... - 14C - 15 mph winds - 6% chance of rain https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2655603 Expand Positively balmy!
northam soul Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 On 01/11/2020 at 09:49, Matthew Le God said: Birmingham at 12pm kickoff is forecast for... - 14C - 15 mph winds - 6% chance of rain https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2655603 If that is an accurate forecast the weather isn't an issue at all. Expand Minus 14 degrees I hope there wearing gloves. 1
whelk Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 (edited) Mings will struggle with the wind cos he is shit Edited 1 November, 2020 by whelk
saintquin Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 Got the same feeling about this game as the one last week. Haven't got a f**king clue! There you go hope that helps!
jawillwill Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 On 01/11/2020 at 10:26, whelk said: Mings will struggle with the wind cos he is shit Expand Our fans are nutjobs. He's undoubtedly been our best player for the last 18 months. 🙄
trousers Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 We're due a bad day at the office. Got a hunch it'll be today
Manuel Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 (edited) Walcott starts. With Armstrong Edited 1 November, 2020 by Manuel
TWar Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 On 01/11/2020 at 11:00, Manuel said: Walcott starts. Guessing Armstrong injured, not even on the bench. Expand He's on the pitch haha, redmond benched.
Lighthouse Posted 1 November, 2020 Author Posted 1 November, 2020 Interesting. Have I missed an injury to Obafemi or is he now behind N'Lundulu in the pecking order?
Manuel Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 When Theo was a kid he used to come on as sub play on the left.
Shroppie Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 On 01/11/2020 at 11:02, TWar said: He's on the pitch haha, redmond benched. Expand I'm sure the first team I saw posted had no Armstrong.
nta786 Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 Yep happy with that team, although I would have started Redmond over Walcott but I don’t mind Walcott starting if Ralph thinks that is best. Very happy with bench though! Djenepo/Redmond/Diallo to come on for me at some point
beatlesaint Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 That will hopefully do Redmond some good being benched. He needs a kick up the arse and obviously Ralph feels that way too.
DT Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 No Redmond in starting line up. Good. Correct decision.
Shroppie Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 Very attacking bench. Stephens only defender
Saint Pete Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 Hmmm, bit surprised at that. Didn't think we would change from the winning team last week. Ralph must be impressed with what he is seeing from Theo so far.
Matthew Le God Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 On 01/11/2020 at 11:04, Lighthouse said: Interesting. Have I missed an injury to Obafemi or is he now behind N'Lundulu in the pecking order? Expand He was recently sent off for the B team for violent conduct. So being dropped probably as punishment.
whelk Posted 1 November, 2020 Posted 1 November, 2020 On 01/11/2020 at 11:05, DT said: No Redmond in starting line up. Good. Correct decision. Expand Alan Smith must be baffled. Had him as Man (can you still say that?) of the match
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