LGTL Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 0-1 win? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 3-0 Redmond hat trick. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 (edited) Free hit. Who knows. It would just be typical of this season if we halt their winning run. Edited 6 March, 2021 by S-Clarke 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 I think we can end their run. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 Our winning run has to come to an end eventually. If we’re complacent, it could be this game. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 We did it last year, with moral high it’s not impossible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 As said above - free hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddeer Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 Anything below 9 against will be a bonus 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 Got my viewing position already sorted for this one... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trout-Tickler Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 With 3 games in 8 days I'd rest KWP and Armstrong personally. Armstrong has always struggled with games in quick succession and given his importance I'd rest KWP given his last injury arose from playing 2 games in 3 days against Wolves. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddeer Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 5 minutes ago, trousers said: Maybe start Jankewitz as he has happy memories of playing in Manchester. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 WBA got a point there and they are shit. City will have the league wrapped after tomorrow. 3-0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddeer Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 Play two narrow banks of 4, JWP just in front of them and Tella up top on his own. Let City have the ball out wide and try to flood the middle defensive third with players. Might keep the score down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapel End Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 Pray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 Keep Tella fresh for Brighton Redmond up front to terrorise them 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 Free hit..... but we need respectability as a bare minimum. If we're not going to get anything from the game, let's make sure that we don't collapse and ship another hat full of goals. KISS concept - get out with credibility in tact and move on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 20 minutes ago, Micky said: Free hit..... but we need respectability as a bare minimum. If we're not going to get anything from the game, let's make sure that we don't collapse and ship another hat full of goals. KISS concept - get out with credibility in tact and move on. Another 9-0 would be funny and potentially hugely rewarding for my fantasy team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinSFC Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 In the past I've always fancied us to give City a good game, but they look absolutely devastating at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 We're due a win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 A draw would keep the peace between Mrs B and me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 (edited) Try to keep the score down and avoid any injuries, City might start taking their eye off the ball with Champions league and other cups coming up, league title all but done. Perhaps don't risk Walker-Peters with much more winnable game v Brighton at the weekend. Edited 6 March, 2021 by JRM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Trout-Tickler said: With 3 games in 8 days I'd rest KWP and Armstrong personally. Armstrong has always struggled with games in quick succession and given his importance I'd rest KWP given his last injury arose from playing 2 games in 3 days against Wolves. This, might as well rest a few for the next game. This is a game for Jankewitz, give him a few Red Bulls and tell him to go get stuck in. Edited 6 March, 2021 by aintforever 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 I agree with those saying rest KWP and Armstrong. Both have struggled with games in quick succession and are our two most important players. I'd almost be tempted to play Djenepo at right back to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Saint Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 Forster Mccarthy KWP Bertrand Salisu Bednerak Vestegard Diallo JWP Redmond Tella Formation: 2 GK 5 Defenders 4 Midfield Prediction 8-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 City will rest a load of players but still have £30billion of talent on the pitch and win at a canter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 1 hour ago, Nick75Sfc said: Forster Mccarthy KWP Bertrand Salisu Bednerak Vestegard Diallo JWP Redmond Tella Formation: 2 GK 5 Defenders 4 Midfield Prediction 8-0 I can't see us scoring 8 with that line up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 Obviously we’ll lose but city haven’t been thrashing teams really so a heavy defeat would be a disappointment. Hopefully we can conserve some energy for a winnable match v Brighton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 Hoping for lots of huff and puff and a decent two nil defeat. No injuries please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 KWP & Diallo need game time to reach match fitness. Also we need to keep our best team together to recover our automatism which has been lost since the injuries crises. Calls to field a weakened or experimental side are daft, we need to put out our strongest team and go for it. If we lose 2-1 so be it but we'll improve our cohesion and team work ready for the next few games where we could grab a fine haul of points. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 Forster KWP - Bednarek - Vest - Bertrand JWP - Jankewitz Djenepo - Minamino Adams - Tella I’d rotate Armstrong and Diallo out for this one. KWP is kind of a necessity but he’ll probably come off for Stephens around 60 minutes, when the game is effectively over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 6 March, 2021 Share Posted 6 March, 2021 Luckily, with the league won and bigger fish to fry, City will have no interest in running up a cricket score. Once it gets to 3-0 hopefully they'll take their foot off the gas, and both sides will play out the remainder of the match as a nice, friendly no-contact walkabout. Maybe a cup of tea and chat on the side lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKsaint Posted 7 March, 2021 Share Posted 7 March, 2021 I will try to defend like we did against Chelsea. If Redmond is not in the team, then we will have a hope to get a point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 7 March, 2021 Share Posted 7 March, 2021 City have a terrible home record with kicking off at 6pm on a Wednesday. Only a couple of wins, if that , in their whole history. They are there for the taking 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted 7 March, 2021 Share Posted 7 March, 2021 (edited) I stopped betting (only $10) on Saints a while ago because, despite shocking refereeing, VAR and injuries, they weren't worth it. Not sure if today is the start of a revival (hope so). This game could show us. Realistically, and regrettably, can't see a win and a draw is against the odds. TBH, at this moment I just don't want to see any more caving for the rest of the season. Play hard for the full 90 and at least come off the pitch with a bit of pride. IIf they win, I'll shout all of you a beer, tea, coffee or any other beverge you want - but in New Zealand. Even Turkey sorry Turkish. Edited 7 March, 2021 by Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 7 March, 2021 Share Posted 7 March, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jeremy said: I stopped betting (only $10) on Saints a while ago because, despite shocking refeering, VAR and injuries, they weren't worth it. Not sure if today is the start of a revival (hope so). This game could show us. Realistically, and regrettably, can't see a win and a draw is against the odds. TBH, at this moment I just don't want to see any more caving for the rest of the season. Play hard for the full 90 and at least come off the pitch with a bit of pride. IIf they win, I'll shout all of you a beer, tea, coffee or any other beverge you want - but in New Zealand. Even Turkey sorry Turkish. You're not going to be able to retire early betting a tenner on Saints, or any other Club for that matter. I imagine you will be offered $10 or $12. for a Saints win v M. City which might tempt you. What do you drink over in the shaky isles? Monteith's Ale, Savvy Blanc or maybe a Central Otago PInot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca155 Posted 7 March, 2021 Share Posted 7 March, 2021 4 hours ago, HKsaint said: I will try to defend like we did against Chelsea. If Redmond is not in the team, then we will have a hope to get a point. Ridiculous post, he has been an integral part of many good wins in the past. Just because he's struggling at the moment, there is no need to turn on him. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted 7 March, 2021 Share Posted 7 March, 2021 (edited) Conserve energy for Brighton and protect those returning from injury. Forster Stephens, Bednarek, Vest, Salisu, Bertrand Redmond, Jank, JWP, Djenepo Adams Edited 7 March, 2021 by Forester 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapel End Posted 7 March, 2021 Share Posted 7 March, 2021 If we can keep KDB, Marhez,Jesus, Silva, Sterling, Foden, Gundogan quiet we will be ok Oh nearly forgot Aguero as well 😂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 7 March, 2021 Share Posted 7 March, 2021 I don't fancy us fielding a weakened side although I suspect it will happen. If we do the odds are on a heavy defeat and imo that is the last thing we want or need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 7 March, 2021 Share Posted 7 March, 2021 Feels like we've been stitched up a bit with this one, game due to be end of April when City could have been distracted by Champions league semi final etc, instead they moved league cup final to that weekend and squeezed our game in now. At least we'll have a blank weekend end of April to have a rest I suppose, could be useful when rescheduling FA Cup semi final and final games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 7 March, 2021 Share Posted 7 March, 2021 I'd start strong but then take KWP/Diallo off around 55-60 I think. I really don't want to see KWP/Diallo etc pushed to their limits after just returning although I suspect the sport scientists will know better. No one is expecting anything here either. I would start Minamino too but I think Ralph said Taki can't play 2 games in quick succession because this is something he isn't used to. Forster KWP Bednarek Vestegaard Bertrand Djenepo JWP Diallo Armstrong Adams Tella Subs: KWP off Salisu on, Diallo off Redmond on (and move Armstrong into No. 6 position), and then give Minamino some time for Tella We will need some ridiculous slice of luck to get something here- if Jesus/Sterling don't have their shooting boots on then I back us to keep it tight but they will for sure get chances. I think if this game was played last week it would have been a 6-1 mauling similar to the one back in 2018/19, but returning players gives it a different outlook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 7 March, 2021 Share Posted 7 March, 2021 We must be realistic and save bodies for Brighton Djnepo instead of Tiko for an hour Redmond instead of Tella conserve Armstrong biggest issue is do we play KWP again? we will spend at least 70 minutes without the ball probably so it’s all about energy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvictaSaint Posted 7 March, 2021 Share Posted 7 March, 2021 I still have very happy memories of being at Maine Road and seeing Dan Petrescu score the winner for us..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca155 Posted 7 March, 2021 Share Posted 7 March, 2021 All about keeping the system going and not exposing players. Defence should be the same, maybe Ramsey/Stephens as a sub for KWP to conserve fitness. Redmond and Djenepo to start, use them to conserve other players' fitness for Brighton. Other than that business as usual. Perhaps give Salisu or Jankewitz 20 mins at the end. Could get a draw City will get bored at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 7 March, 2021 Share Posted 7 March, 2021 It matters little how much a player costs in the currently 'Agent Controlled' market, its what they do on the field that counts. Our players play for SFC and under the direction of Ralph. Man City may be a wealthy Club,but we can still challenge them on the field where it really counts. I am going for a Saints victory and bollocks to the pundits.They have to lose this 'Media wank-fest' sometime and we will do that on Wednesday.Tella has really impressed me and they don't like attacking forwards like him who don't shrug off the challenge.Three more points for the Saints. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 7 March, 2021 Share Posted 7 March, 2021 2 hours ago, hasper57saint said: It matters little how much a player costs in the currently 'Agent Controlled' market, its what they do on the field that counts. Our players play for SFC and under the direction of Ralph. Man City may be a wealthy Club,but we can still challenge them on the field where it really counts. I am going for a Saints victory and bollocks to the pundits.They have to lose this 'Media wank-fest' sometime and we will do that on Wednesday.Tella has really impressed me and they don't like attacking forwards like him who don't shrug off the challenge.Three more points for the Saints. I'll have some of what you are smoking please. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonb Posted 7 March, 2021 Share Posted 7 March, 2021 21 hours ago, badgerx16 said: A draw would keep the peace between Mrs B and me. I'm married to a red. Needless to say THAT game against them the peace was being tested 😧 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiberalCommunist Posted 7 March, 2021 Share Posted 7 March, 2021 God their bench is fantastic. No point in even wanting someone to be suspended for our game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 7 March, 2021 Author Share Posted 7 March, 2021 We’ll no doubt feel the full force of retaliation from them if this result stays the same. Just what we need, a wounded Manchester City! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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