Mattio Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 I can see us winning this then getting Chelsea in the next round where we can't play Broja so end up losing, hopefully there's an upset against Luton!
VectisSaint Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 On 28/02/2022 at 09:27, Mattio said: I can see us winning this then getting Chelsea in the next round where we can't play Broja so end up losing, hopefully there's an upset against Luton! Expand We can play Broja in the FA Cup (according to the rules), it is only the Premier League where he is not permitted to play (to the best of my understanding). Whether Chelsea and Saints agreed otherwise is open to question, but don't assume he can't play. 1
fanimal Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 Only changes I can see are WC for FF, Jack for Jan and Perraud for Tino 1
Jack Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 Full strength, unchanged for me. Rotate a few for Villa if needed. We should be putting absolutely everything into the cup run now that we’re safely mid table but way short of Euro qualification 7
tunit Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 Dont think it will be unchanged. There will be some rotation but nothing as drastic as Cov. I'd like to see something like this... Willy KWP. Salisu. Stephens. Perraud Moi. Diallo. JWP. Stu Adams Broja
JRM Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 On 28/02/2022 at 11:46, Jack said: Full strength, unchanged for me. Rotate a few for Villa if needed. We should be putting absolutely everything into the cup run now that we’re safely mid table but way short of Euro qualification Expand I agree 100% but the line up we put out against Coventry doesn't fill me with hope. We got out of jail on that one so hopefully Ralph has learnt his lesson. Don't think we'll see as many changes but It wouldn't surprise me to see the likes of Caballero , Valery, Stephens, Diallo, Smallbone, Walcott , A Armstrong, Long involved at some point, still allowed 5 subs aren't we?
Nordic Saint Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 On 28/02/2022 at 02:53, CylonKing said: Poison-Look what the cat dragged in Alleycat Scratch-Cats got your tongue Pantera-Cat Scratch Fever (not the Nugent original as he's a d*ck) More importantly, surely Saints should be in Yellow and Blue regardless of being at home? Expand If all teams want to wear yellow and blue, it could get confusing. Yellow and blue armbands would make more sense. 1
nta786 Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 (edited) WHU rank joint 3rd in terms of PPG for teams he has struggled against (PL teams only and more than 2 games played - otherwise technically Cardiff top this table as Ralph suffered 2 defeats!) Rank Team Wins Draws Losses PPG 1 Liverpool 1 0 5 0.50 2 Man United 0 4 3 0.57 3 Man City 1 2 5 0.63 3 WHU 1 2 5 0.63 5 Newcastle 1 1 4 0.67 6 Chelsea 1 3 3 0.86 7 Arsenal 2 2 4 1.00 7 Wolves 2 2 4 1.00 Edited 28 February, 2022 by nta786
alehouseboys Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 On 28/02/2022 at 12:29, Nordic Saint said: If all teams want to wear yellow and blue, it could get confusing. Yellow and blue armbands would make more sense. Expand Would have more impact if both clubs agreed on wearing one-off joint kits, us all yellow and them all blue.
Jack Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 On 28/02/2022 at 12:26, JRM said: I agree 100% but the line up we put out against Coventry doesn't fill me with hope. We got out of jail on that one so hopefully Ralph has learnt his lesson. Don't think we'll see as many changes but It wouldn't surprise me to see the likes of Caballero , Valery, Stephens, Diallo, Smallbone, Walcott , A Armstrong, Long involved at some point, still allowed 5 subs aren't we? Expand I really hope not. We got away with it vs Swansea and Coventry, WHU are too good not to put us away if we mess around. Like you say, hopefully he’s learnt. It’d be a crime to throw this one given it’s our best chance of winning something and euro qualification 3
SNSUN Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 Caballero wasn't even on the bench against Norwich, Lewis was so even if he's back after his back tweak, I'd play Forster. Their right back area is a weakness without Coufal so I'd play Perraud to attack it and KWP on the right and, sorry Tino, bench him as an impact sub. Otherwise... same team please. This could go either way. They have a good midfield and our hands will be tied trying to keep Antonio quiet but I still think we can beat them if we take our chances and their keeper doesn't have a worldy. I'm going to say... 1-1 into extra time, Redmond off the bench to win it AET. 1
eelpie Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 On 28/02/2022 at 11:46, Jack said: Full strength, unchanged for me. Rotate a few for Villa if needed. We should be putting absolutely everything into the cup run now that we’re safely mid table but way short of Euro qualification Expand This. Absolutely! 1
Jack Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 On 28/02/2022 at 13:40, SNSUN said: Caballero wasn't even on the bench against Norwich, Lewis was so even if he's back after his back tweak, I'd play Forster. Their right back area is a weakness without Coufal so I'd play Perraud to attack it and KWP on the right and, sorry Tino, bench him as an impact sub. Otherwise... same team please. This could go either way. They have a good midfield and our hands will be tied trying to keep Antonio quiet but I still think we can beat them if we take our chances and their keeper doesn't have a worldy. I'm going to say... 1-1 into extra time, Redmond off the bench to win it AET. Expand Cresswell looked like he took a good knock yesterday, tweaked his groin in a challenge and they haven’t got LB cover really. That’ll be where we can hurt them, getting the full backs up the pitch as much as possible. Antonio looked knackered yesterday as well, they may rest him
CylonKing Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 On 28/02/2022 at 07:30, The Cat said: And Nazi saluting Phil Anselmo isn't? Expand True enough, forgot in my drunkenness last night that he is also a d*ck. I'll remove that from my list. Such a shame as it's a great song and cover version. 1
Warsashsaint2021 Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 Hi All, Firth time posting on here. What does everyone think of chanting Slava Ukraine (Glory to Ukraine) on the 24th minute (date the invasion started)- would be a great show of solidarity, I think! Cheers 1
manzo Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 On 28/02/2022 at 15:28, CylonKing said: True enough, forgot in my drunkenness last night that he is also a d*ck. I'll remove that from my list. Such a shame as it's a great song and cover version. Expand How about Fudge Tunnel's version of it then?
hasper57saint Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 Two reasons I want to win this. 1. Want a trip to Wembly.....it's been a few years now. 2. To get revenge for Kiddy. Wet Spam used all five, well-paid, Prem League subs. And that's why they won.
Saint86 Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 Mariner named as the referee? What's he been like for us over the years?
tunit Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 On 28/02/2022 at 20:01, Saint86 said: Mariner named as the referee? What's he been like for us over the years? Expand Was the ref if that cup final against Man Utd so that always skews my opinion on him.
Saint_Tony Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 We have to go all out as our league campaign is pretty much over; we aren't going down and we won't catch the team in 7th. I trust Ralph to pick a strong side. We've had a couple of days extra rest, and West Ham have a busy schedule with upcoming Europa league. Whilst they have a decent first 11, they don't have great strength in depth. Saints 1-0 West Ham (Adams 62) 2
nta786 Posted 28 February, 2022 Posted 28 February, 2022 On 28/02/2022 at 20:01, Saint86 said: Mariner named as the referee? What's he been like for us over the years? Expand The last game he refereed for us was that 4-0 defeat at Anfield this season in November. Before that, the last 3 games are... the 3-2 comeback last season Burnley at home, the 3-0 defeat to Leeds last season away when he blew his whistle early, the 1-0 win over Pool with Ingsy scoring... Over the years though, he has reffed some famous games... "that" home game vs Leicester, the 1-0 win vs City when Che scored from 40 yards, the EFL Cup final, the 4-2 win over City when Mane scored a hat trick in 2016... and to save the best for last.... "that" 8-0 win over the Mackems 2
Saint Pete Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 On 28/02/2022 at 12:01, tunit said: Dont think it will be unchanged. There will be some rotation but nothing as drastic as Cov. I'd like to see something like this... Willy KWP. Salisu. Stephens. Perraud Moi. Diallo. JWP. Stu Adams Broja Expand We should only rotate anyone if they are genuinely struggling with fitness. I don't see any argument for rotating in the cup so that we can go back to the first choice 11 for the Villa game at all. It's all about priorities. I think most Saints fans would reluctantly accept a defeat or draw in league Vs Villa if it means we stay in the cup. And would hope Ralph feels the same. 1
AndySFC123 Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 Can I ask a bit of a lame question? Please don’t judge! Ex season ticket holder haven’t been since the pre Ralph disasters in mangers but dipping my toe back in the water on Wednesday night and was intrigued/excited (nerdy) by some of the pre match light show and pyrotechnics I know some don’t like it but is this done at all night games? Thanks
Lighthouse Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 I hope Yarmolenko gets a decent ovation if he plays, his home town of Chernihiv has taken an absolute pounding. 5
Saint_lambden Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 Sounds like he's going to rotate, highlighting that it's 5 subs in FA Cup rather than 3. Sigh.
The Left Back Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 (edited) On 01/03/2022 at 09:37, AndySFC123 said: Can I ask a bit of a lame question? Please don’t judge! Ex season ticket holder haven’t been since the pre Ralph disasters in mangers but dipping my toe back in the water on Wednesday night and was intrigued/excited (nerdy) by some of the pre match light show and pyrotechnics I know some don’t like it but is this done at all night games? Thanks Expand This season there's always a pre-match build up involving a video with loud music followed by the brass band playing OWTS - all of which is great in my opinion. Then for live televised matches, particularly Sky, they shoe horn between the two some fire machines and extra song that goes on too long. Edited 1 March, 2022 by The Left Back
Toussaint Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 07:49, Saint Billy said: Put our strongest team out, why rotate?. Expand I agree I'd like our strongest team fielded, as outside of the current first choice eleven the standard drops considerably, with the only exceptions being Stephens and Peraud, in my opinion. Our midfield has been excellent, inserting Diallo, Redmond or, god forbid, Walcott would weaken it considerably. Of those, Dallo would be the least disruptive. I haven't seen enough of Smallbone to have an opinion either way. To answer your question, some players maybe struggling with knocks or fatigue, other players maybe getting frustrated at lack of game time and Armstrong could probably do with a rest. 1
Jack Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 Ralph’s said in the presser it’s a good chance to rotate. Hope he’s bluffing too an extent and the disruption is minimal
Dusic Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 12:53, Jack said: Ralph’s said in the presser it’s a good chance to rotate. Hope he’s bluffing too an extent and the disruption is minimal Expand Its pretty obvious that he will rotate because no matter what, for clubs and managers the league is always a higher priority than the cup games. We have a big squad that he has to try to keep happy and a few players, Stuart Armstrong being one, that has to be managed carefully to keep him fit. Anyone who is suprised when they see the team tomorrow and we have made a few changes shouldn't be suprised and equally it doesnt mean we have no chance of winning. 1
alehouseboys Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 When he says "chance to rotate" maybe he's just hinting at making full use of 5 subs - I think we'll start strong. 1
Saint Pete Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 12:58, Dusic said: Its pretty obvious that he will rotate because no matter what, for clubs and managers the league is always a higher priority than the cup games. We have a big squad that he has to try to keep happy and a few players, Stuart Armstrong being one, that has to be managed carefully to keep him fit. Anyone who is suprised when they see the team tomorrow and we have made a few changes shouldn't be suprised and equally it doesnt mean we have no chance of winning. Expand We won't have no chance at all of winning, but I will be really disappointed (and not a little confused) if we make a number of changes in this game just to give squad players a game. I was always under the impression that one of the major goals of top flight teams was to win trophies, and it's so depressing that the premier League is so all pervasive in clubs and managers minds now that they may prioritise getting an extra place in mid table over the chance of winning the FA Cup. I accept the need to rotate and give players like Armstrong a break at points during the season but in our current league situation, I don't accept that the right time to do that is in the Cup rather than the Villa game (or indeed the Norwich game just gone). 5
JRM Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 12:53, Jack said: Ralph’s said in the presser it’s a good chance to rotate. Hope he’s bluffing too an extent and the disruption is minimal Expand I've got a nasty feeling he's going to do a Poch on us. Will never forget when we went to bottom of the table Sunderland in 5th round 2014, Saints were fresh whereas Sunderland also had a league cup final to prepare for, we played a weakened team and crashed out absolute shambles. 3
Roo1976 Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 On 28/02/2022 at 13:20, Jack said: I really hope not. We got away with it vs Swansea and Coventry, WHU are too good not to put us away if we mess around. Like you say, hopefully he’s learnt. It’d be a crime to throw this one given it’s our best chance of winning something and euro qualification Expand Also especially as we have a favorable home draw again,hey look we haven't won a cup for so long,take it seriously put out the best and take it from there. Fingers crossed ,we should fear no one. Saints 3-1.
Turkish Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 07:49, Saint Billy said: Put our strongest team out, why rotate?. Expand It might impact our chances of finishing 9th 2 1
Turkish Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 14:45, JRM said: I've got a nasty feeling he's going to do a Poch on us. Will never forget when we went to bottom of the table Sunderland in 5th round 2014, Saints were fresh whereas Sunderland also had a league cup final to prepare for, we played a weakened team and crashed out absolute shambles. Expand 1-0 down and chasing the game with 10 mins to go he brought on Sam Mcqueen for his debut FFS. Nothing against Sam Mcqueen but not the time or place for that.
Mystic Force Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 Lawro tipping us for this one, so we are obviously doomed. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60271312 1
beatlesaint Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 (edited) Is it true the FA have denied Saints request to wear the yellow and blue kit tomorrow? I’ve seen something on social media but don’t know if it’s true. Surely they wouldn’t refuse it……would they? Edited 1 March, 2022 by beatlesaint
Badger Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 16:08, beatlesaint said: Is it true the FA have denied Saints request to wear the yellow and blue kit tomorrow? I’ve seen something on social media but don’t know if it’s true. Surely they wouldn’t refuse it……would they? Expand No idea if true that it's been requested or declined. But it might ha be deemed a 'political gesture' which isn't accepted by the FA. Presumably our one match sponsorship by Cats Protection has also been vetoed. 3
whelk Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 14:45, JRM said: I've got a nasty feeling he's going to do a Poch on us. Will never forget when we went to bottom of the table Sunderland in 5th round 2014, Saints were fresh whereas Sunderland also had a league cup final to prepare for, we played a weakened team and crashed out absolute shambles. Expand I never forgave Poch for that. Won’t forgive Ralph either but can’t see it as he knows importance of cups. 1
whelk Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 14:53, Turkish said: It might impact our chances of finishing 9th Expand Although the game won’t impact the xG table so a free hit
Pamplemousse Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 Think it's a bluff from Ralph to keep Moyes guessing.
Toadhall Saint Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 17:12, whelk said: I never forgave Poch for that. Won’t forgive Ralph either but can’t see it as he knows importance of cups. Expand Hmmm - just read what he has said on Hampshire live. Not sure we’ll be starting with the 11 from the last 2 starts.
Mattster Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 18:10, Toadhall Saint said: Hmmm - just read what he has said on Hampshire live. Not sure we’ll be starting with the 11 from the last 2 starts. Expand Agreed, doesn't sound promising. I'm not sure his heart in is this cup run but I hope I am proved wrong.
Toadhall Saint Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 (edited) On 01/03/2022 at 18:52, Mattster said: Agreed, doesn't sound promising. I'm not sure his heart in is this cup run but I hope I am proved wrong. Expand Think his heart is but his head rules. Can’t see S Armstrong starting mainly due to risk of injury. Edited 1 March, 2022 by Toadhall Saint
Baird of the land Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 Hopefully it's just 2 or 3 three rotated out.
Toussaint Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 19:02, Baird of the land said: Hopefully it's just 2 or 3 three rotated out. Expand The lowest risk would be Stephens, Peraud and Diallo , straight like for like swaps and with Diallo in for Armstrong if he needs a rest. If his strategy is similar to Derby then we won’t get away with it.
qwertyell Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 16:08, beatlesaint said: Is it true the FA have denied Saints request to wear the yellow and blue kit tomorrow? I’ve seen something on social media but don’t know if it’s true. Surely they wouldn’t refuse it……would they? Expand Brighton are doing it. https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2510189/albions-show-of-support-for-peace-in-ukraine
Wurzel Posted 1 March, 2022 Posted 1 March, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 16:08, beatlesaint said: Is it true the FA have denied Saints request to wear the yellow and blue kit tomorrow? I’ve seen something on social media but don’t know if it’s true. Surely they wouldn’t refuse it……would they? Expand I thought RH said something along the lines of wanting to but these things not always possible to arrange with the opponents. Not really sure what he meant as it won't clash with any of Wham's 3 kits. He did say we'd definitely wear it against Villa though.
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