austsaint Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 57 minutes ago, EBS1980 said: Interesting that Ralph made comments about Diallo could also play as a number ten or full back. I wonder if he’ll try either of those one Romeu is back? I think it confirms what a lot of people are thinking; Diallo is too good a player not to be in the best 11. By the sound of it Romeu won't be fit to face Arsenal anyway which paves the way for a Diallo/JWP pairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Curse of St Mary's Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 37 minutes ago, fez said: Aubameyang definitely out https://www.arsenal.com/news/team-news-aubameyang-ceballos-mari-tierney Bonus if Cedric plays at LB again should Tierney not make it. Might play saka I suppose instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totton Saint Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 12 hours ago, whelk said: Pessimistic fuckers. Always fucking wrong except for when we lose. Not very lady like language, but I do agree with your sentiments. My philosophy is If one cannot find a good word to say, keep quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totton Saint Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 Let's hope the naysayers have to eat their words at 9:50 tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 Anything tonight is a bonus as we are going to be so exposed down the flanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 27 minutes ago, The Curse of St Mary's said: Bonus if Cedric plays at LB again should Tierney not make it. Might play saka I suppose instead. Surely not even a manager as inept as Arteta could have watched Cedric's performance on Saturday and thought he did well enough to keep his place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopper Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 I`ll take a point - get to 30 - psychological boost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 1 hour ago, Charlie Wayman said: A good hunch too. Probably Ralph's only option in reality. Was going to say the same thing. it’s not like we play with RB’s these days as they get forward so often. reckon our left flank will do well too as we know Bertrand does not always gives us options like Voskins will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 Its going to be a tough game tonight. KWP, Rom, Vest, Red, Djenpo, Bertie all out is a massive blow us and would be for most sides! Still, its games like this (where we have to trust the kids) that have turned up some great results historically - and at least we know we'll have a go and put in a performance to be proud of. I still fancy us to get a result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 5 minutes ago, Saint86 said: Its going to be a tough game tonight. KWP, Rom, Vest, Red, Djenpo, Bertie all out is a massive blow us and would be for most sides! Hasenhuttl has said Redmond will be back tonight and on the bench. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 2 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Hasenhuttl has said Redmond will be back tonight and on the bench. Yeah I know that, but he'll be a sub midway through the second half. So likely a minimal impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 18 minutes ago, Saint86 said: Yeah I know that, but he'll be a sub midway through the second half. So likely a minimal impact. Bit like him starting the game then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodymatt Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CKgIzFcMBPg/?igshid=1tcjms240pl03 Can we take anything from KWP being front and centre of the Southampton FC Matchday Instagram post? Normally injured players don’t feature in these but it is a late injury... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumsaint Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 I hope both full backs come in and prove the doubters wrong. I'm more concerned about missing KWP because he's been so excellent this season. Valery should be hungry for an opportunity to show Ralph that he can trust him, or to another manager that he would be a good investment for their team. This will be a big test. He needs to come through it. I've been impressed with Vokins every time I've seen him play, so let's hope that continues. As others have said, our team is about systems, so if they have been listening to Ralph and get their positions right, we have strong midfield and CB partnerships to support them. I still think we can win this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 3 hours ago, david in sweden said: OK ...so now we have both full backs out..What's new ? We've had absences all season and we are only half way in. Reading above, I see a lot of wailing, and gnashing of teeth and people pulling their hair out, but I've got no hair left to pull. The same scenario whenever someone new appears; Diallo, N'Lundulu and the youngsters who played in the Shrewsbury game. After the start of the season we had Vestergaard coming in looking like a brand new signing, and then Jack Stephens replaced him and is playing some of the best football of his career. Now it's the full backs, and if we are talking Valery and Vokins. Both are from the Academy, so they know what we are about and have been training with the first team for quite a while. They are not " boys " any longer, but young men looking to establish themselves in the best league in the World. We can recall Valery's contribution when Cedric was out, when he DAJFU and got himself a great goal at Old Trafford. Jake Vokins has had fewer chances, (but who wouldn't with Bertrand as first choice), but Jake has showed up well in the B team ..and is still improving. Now is their chance to show up, be seen and establish themselves as squad members. In this League it doesn't matter who the opposition are, every game is tough and if they are going to make it they have to start somewhere. Maybe I'm out of step with some of the critics, but I'm quite eager to see how they perform. COYR. My point exactly. We have shown this season we can match anyone. Even with players out we beat Liverpool. Despite the evidence of that, there are some who still insist we can't compete with the "big" clubs. It's time for Valery and Vokins to step up and show what they can do. I'm not sure Romeu is ready for tonight, but even if he is, I personally wouldn't move JWP to full back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 20 minutes ago, goodymatt said: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKgIzFcMBPg/?igshid=1tcjms240pl03 Can we take anything from KWP being front and centre of the Southampton FC Matchday Instagram post? Normally injured players don’t feature in these but it is a late injury... Is he blocked out in red because he is injured and unavailable? 🙈 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 27 minutes ago, goodymatt said: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKgIzFcMBPg/?igshid=1tcjms240pl03 Can we take anything from KWP being front and centre of the Southampton FC Matchday Instagram post? Normally injured players don’t feature in these but it is a late injury... Pretty sure they wouldn't have posted that graphic on matchday if he wasn't available after all. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 Lots of pessimism but easy to overlook that in recent years we have been unusually lucky with injuries. Most teams will have one month where they are pretty short. Good news is that it sounds like Redmond, Vest and Romeu are all likely to be available in Feb, and Bertrand is one match ban. I would give both Valery and Vokins an opportunity to shine, and if we lose so be it it’s not the end of the world. 29 points halfway, with Leeds to play twice, is a very good position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordHester Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 4 hours ago, Totton Saint said: Let's hope the naysayers have to eat their words at 9:50 tonight. Bit early - the game doesn't start until 8.15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fez Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 7 minutes ago, LordHester said: Bit early - the game doesn't start until 8.15. We'll be 3 up with 15 mins to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 Read elsewhere that Ralph has suggested Diallo could be RB. Can't find any reference, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 6 minutes ago, Shroppie said: Read elsewhere that Ralph has suggested Diallo could be RB. Can't find any reference, though. Don't think he meant tonight, but that Diallo could feasibly play LB/RB if needed when all three of our CMs are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 16 minutes ago, VectisSaint said: Don't think he meant tonight, but that Diallo could feasibly play LB/RB if needed when all three of our CMs are available. Yes, that makes more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 Just now, VectisSaint said: Don't think he meant tonight, but that Diallo could feasibly play LB/RB if needed when all three of our CMs are available. That's how I read it. Personally I think Diallo would do well at full back, and he gives us good cover without shifting JWP. As for tonight, I reckon we'll see a curveball somewhere. Their wide players will be a bit much for Vokins and Valery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 (edited) Im hoping to do the double over them tonight. Hopefully Valery and Vokins will both step up tonight and shine im going for a 2-1 win for us tonight Ings and Prowsey COYR Edited 26 January, 2021 by davefizzy14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totton Saint Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 2 hours ago, LordHester said: Bit early - the game doesn't start until 8.15. Yes - I saw it was an 8:15 start after I had posted. My point is the same though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 2 hours ago, fez said: We'll be 3 up with 15 mins to go Squeaky bum time, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StDunko Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 2 hours ago, fez said: We'll be 3 up with 15 mins to go Might hang on for a draw then 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 2 minutes ago, StDunko said: Might hang on for a draw then 😉 That'll be typical saints😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr27 Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 Kevin Friend on the whistle. Ho-Hum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 Same as Saturday but the full backs. No Tierney for them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 1 minute ago, Appy said: Same as Saturday but the full backs. No Tierney for them Forster in goal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 Just now, Appy said: Same as Saturday but the full backs. No Tierney for them Valery and Vokins then? Bound to weaken us a little. Fingers crossed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 Just now, beatlesaint said: Forster in goal? Oh, yeah, that too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 No Auba or Tierney for them, no full backs for us. Tough game to call. Also they have the earlier Sky game on Saturday against Man Utd, ours is later against Villa so hopefully they have one eye on that! Would take a draw, but think it could be worse. KWP and Bertrand are so key to the way we play, and Arsenal made targeted attacks down our flanks on Saturday. Smith-Rowe seems to be one to watch at the moment. Whatever the score I hope Adams scores. He works so hard he deserves more goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 7 hours ago, igsey said: Surely not even a manager as inept as Arteta could have watched Cedric's performance on Saturday and thought he did well enough to keep his place? Thought his crossing was excellent (in light of the fact he was playing against us) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Manuel Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 Nice to see Redmond on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 Redmond back on the bench is good news 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 On 25/01/2021 at 14:31, nta786 said: The team I’d play: Macca Valery Stephens Bednarek Vokins Armstrong JWP Diallo Walcott Ings Adams Although Armstrong looked like he was ran into the ground on Saturday but we don’t have wide options- I’d say get Redmond on at HT and give Dan N’lundulu a 30m run out Can I get an award for stating the obvious No complaints about the team- big clubs have play midweek/weekends somewhat regularly- why not ours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 Vokins is a good player, he'll be fine. Valery concerns me, he can't defend. Luckily, Cedric can't cross a ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Keef Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 I agree with Whelk. So many pessimists on this site. We've got to get behind the team. 0-5 Arsenal .........(only joking!) Just seen the team sheet. Cedric at left back. 5-0 Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Saint Keef Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 1 minute ago, trousers said: Congrats to JWP. A goal (or two) tonight to cap it off would be lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris cooper Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 Here’s hoping Cedric has another mare ! reddders off the bench to clinch it 2-1 🙌🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 Valery won’t get many easier opponents at full back that Cedric, so hopefully he can step up and show he’s good enough to be competition. I’ve liked what i’ve seen from Vokins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 26 January, 2021 Author Share Posted 26 January, 2021 7 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said: Valery concerns me, he can't defend. Luckily, Cedric can't cross a ball. The stoppable force against the movable object. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney_saint Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 7 hours ago, igsey said: Surely not even a manager as inept as Arteta could have watched Cedric's performance on Saturday and thought he did well enough to keep his place? Well turns out he is that inept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 26 January, 2021 Share Posted 26 January, 2021 6 minutes ago, trousers said: Congrats to Prowsey, hoping he gets the winner tonight to cap it off 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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