cloggy saint Posted 29 October, 2020 Share Posted 29 October, 2020 17 hours ago, 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. No, he wasn't very bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 29 October, 2020 Share Posted 29 October, 2020 17 hours ago, 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. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 29 October, 2020 Share Posted 29 October, 2020 52 minutes ago, cloggy saint said: No, he wasn't very bad. You are right, he wasn't that good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 29 October, 2020 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 29 October, 2020 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 29 October, 2020 Share 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, 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 29 October, 2020 Share Posted 29 October, 2020 Lawro has us down for a win, we're doomed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 29 October, 2020 Share Posted 29 October, 2020 54 minutes ago, 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. Couldn't agree more. One of the long list of so called Prem superstars that "I wouldn't have in my team". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 29 October, 2020 Share Posted 29 October, 2020 1 hour ago, waylander said: Lawro has us down for a win, we're doomed! Just like last week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 30 October, 2020 Share Posted 30 October, 2020 9 hours ago, tajjuk said: Why does David Luiz keep making the same mistakes over and over? Because he is just not that good of a defender. 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 30 October, 2020 Share Posted 30 October, 2020 2 hours ago, 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... 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..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 30 October, 2020 Share 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!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 30 October, 2020 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallBoy Posted 31 October, 2020 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 31 October, 2020 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 31 October, 2020 Share Posted 31 October, 2020 57 minutes ago, 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 31 October, 2020 Share Posted 31 October, 2020 1 hour ago, BallBoy said: I have always liked Barclay as a player. Looked quite unfit against Leeds...blowin' outta his arse 2nd half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 31 October, 2020 Share Posted 31 October, 2020 We could go top of the league ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 31 October, 2020 Share Posted 31 October, 2020 1 hour ago, simo said: We could go top of the league ! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 31 October, 2020 Share Posted 31 October, 2020 4 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said: Best we can hope for now is second, and that would require us to beat Villa 5-0. Gives the lads a target to aim for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 31 October, 2020 Share Posted 31 October, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sheaf Saint said: Best we can hope for now is second, and that would require us to beat Villa 5-0. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintJackoInHurworth Posted 31 October, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 31 October, 2020 Share Posted 31 October, 2020 43 minutes ago, 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. Thats what I'm hoping for to be at least 3rd after the match tomorrow 2-0 to us Ings and Walcott - COYR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archers Road Stand Posted 1 November, 2020 Share Posted 1 November, 2020 This is Saints so comfortable 2-0 defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 1 November, 2020 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 1 November, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totton Saint Posted 1 November, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granite_City_Saint Posted 1 November, 2020 Share Posted 1 November, 2020 12 minutes ago, 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 That type of weather counts as a fine summer day up here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 1 November, 2020 Share Posted 1 November, 2020 (edited) 37 minutes ago, 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 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitz Posted 1 November, 2020 Share Posted 1 November, 2020 Just now, 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 Positively balmy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 1 November, 2020 Share Posted 1 November, 2020 12 minutes ago, 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. Minus 14 degrees I hope there wearing gloves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 1 November, 2020 Share Posted 1 November, 2020 (edited) Mings will struggle with the wind cos he is shit Edited 1 November, 2020 by whelk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintquin Posted 1 November, 2020 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 1 November, 2020 Share Posted 1 November, 2020 18 minutes ago, whelk said: Mings will struggle with the wind cos he is shit Our fans are nutjobs. He's undoubtedly been our best player for the last 18 months. 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 November, 2020 Share Posted 1 November, 2020 We're due a bad day at the office. Got a hunch it'll be today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Manuel Posted 1 November, 2020 Share Posted 1 November, 2020 (edited) Walcott starts. With Armstrong Edited 1 November, 2020 by Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 1 November, 2020 Share Posted 1 November, 2020 Finally a strong looking bench! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TWar Posted 1 November, 2020 Share Posted 1 November, 2020 1 minute ago, Manuel said: Walcott starts. Guessing Armstrong injured, not even on the bench. He's on the pitch haha, redmond benched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 1 November, 2020 Author Share Posted 1 November, 2020 Interesting. Have I missed an injury to Obafemi or is he now behind N'Lundulu in the pecking order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 1 November, 2020 Share Posted 1 November, 2020 When Theo was a kid he used to come on as sub play on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 1 November, 2020 Share Posted 1 November, 2020 1 minute ago, TWar said: He's on the pitch haha, redmond benched. I'm sure the first team I saw posted had no Armstrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 1 November, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 1 November, 2020 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 1 November, 2020 Share Posted 1 November, 2020 No Redmond in starting line up. Good. Correct decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 1 November, 2020 Share Posted 1 November, 2020 Very attacking bench. Stephens only defender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Pete Posted 1 November, 2020 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 1 November, 2020 Share Posted 1 November, 2020 3 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: Interesting. Have I missed an injury to Obafemi or is he now behind N'Lundulu in the pecking order? He was recently sent off for the B team for violent conduct. So being dropped probably as punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 1 November, 2020 Share Posted 1 November, 2020 18 minutes ago, DT said: No Redmond in starting line up. Good. Correct decision. Alan Smith must be baffled. Had him as Man (can you still say that?) of the match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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