Pre Season 22/23

[Matthew Le God]

2 minutes ago, Nolan said:

Presuming:

 

                       Bazunu

      Bednarek Salisu Bella-Kotchap

KWP                                               Djenepo

                   JWP        Lavia

        Aribo                      S Armstrong

                     A Armstrong

I'd say that is likely to be it, but for a shuffle of the centre backs, with Salisu on the left and possibly Bella-Kotchap on the right with Bednarek in the centre.

[Appy]

Djenepo better not be playing against Spurs, we desperately need full back cover. 

[Sarisbury Saint]

12 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

Because there is a mountain of evidence from numerous clubs that you start to play close to your starting XI two weeks before your first league game. 

The last friendly before the season starts is when clubs play their most likely starting X1.

I bet 3 or 4 of today’s starters won’t be starting the first game.

[Fabrice29]

16 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

Because there is a mountain of evidence from numerous clubs that you start to play close to your starting XI two weeks before your first league game. 

FWIW 4 players who started last seasons friendly two weeks before the Everton game started the Everton game.

[Midfield_General]

27 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

Because there is a mountain of evidence from numerous clubs that you start to play close to your starting XI two weeks before your first league game. 

Provide that evidence please. 

[OttawaSaint]

17 minutes ago, Fabrice29 said:

FWIW 4 players who started last seasons friendly two weeks before the Everton game started the Everton game.

Are you saying that "mountain of evidence" is a "pile of shit"?

[Bad Wolf]

Do we think they'll be streams? I thought I read somewhere that Watford are broadcasting it for £5 but I can't even find that 

[Fabrice29]

4 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said:

Are you saying that "mountain of evidence" is a "pile of shit"?

Nope. I'm sure MLG's post was well researched and he'll provide it shortly. Was just pointing out the stats of the closest possible example we could have of Ralph's selections at Saints.

[Matthew Le God]

2 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said:

Do we think they'll be streams? I thought I read somewhere that Watford are broadcasting it for £5 but I can't even find that 

On their website

https://www.watfordfc.com/news/southampton-stream-passes-buy-now

Edited 23 July, 2022 by Matthew Le God

[manji]

2 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said:

Do we think they'll be streams? I thought I read somewhere that Watford are broadcasting it for £5 but I can't even find that 

I’ve got it 

[Convict Colony]

https://www.watfordfc.com/hornets-hive-live/login?returnurl=https://watfordpayments.streamamg.com/sso/start/cmV0dXJudXJsOi9hY2NvdW50L3JlZ2lzdGVyL3N0ZXAyL2JiMjlhZTY3LWMzNWUtNGZhYi1hMWRmLTdmODE3YTE1Y2RhNj9sYW5nPWVu/?lang=en

 

Edited 23 July, 2022 by Convict Colony

[Fabrice29]

2 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said:

Do we think they'll be streams? I thought I read somewhere that Watford are broadcasting it for £5 but I can't even find that 

Southampton Stream Passes: Buy Now - Watford FC

Unlikely to be streams I'd say but it's possible.

[Convict Colony]

5 minutes ago, Fabrice29 said:

Southampton Stream Passes: Buy Now - Watford FC

Unlikely to be streams I'd say but it's possible.

Yeah am not seeing any 

[Saint Billy]

Anyone know the lineup? 

[OttawaSaint]

57 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

3421 formation again

Possibly close to the starting team vs Spurs...

 

Edited 23 July, 2022 by OttawaSaint
There you go Saint Billy

[miserableoldgit]

2 minutes ago, Saint Billy said:

Anyone know the lineup? 

[Wurzel]

2 minutes ago, Saint Billy said:

Anyone know the lineup? 

Yeah, it's the one we are going to start with against Spurs, or close to it, maybe a couple of changes. Or not.

[Saint Matty 76]

Shame we haven't managed to land a full-back on loan if Perraud's out for a while. 

It's definitely a failure if we're having to start the season with Djenepo at LWB, irrespective of all the other good we've done.

[The Cat]

Is anyone watching the stream?

[Bad Wolf]

2 minutes ago, Wurzel said:

Yeah, it's the one we are going to start with against Spurs, or close to it, maybe a couple of changes. Or not.

I'd say at least 1 or 2 of them are going to start against Spurs, you know.

[Nolan]

1 minute ago, The Cat said:

Is anyone watching the stream?

Yes.

[SambaMaverick]

KWP limping. We seem a couple steps behind atm, probably to be expected with their season starting next week.

Edited 23 July, 2022 by SambaMaverick

[Saint Matty 76]

Aribo with a decent chance to lob the keeper on the volley, lovely ball from Stu.

[niceandfriendly]

Stream quality is decent. Got Dean Hammond on commentary. Kit looks smart but not enough red. Bazunu with a decent save down low from a Dennis shot, I believe it was.

Edited 23 July, 2022 by niceandfriendly

[Nolan]

Watford certainly having the best of the first 15.

 

[davefizzy14]

3 minutes ago, niceandfriendly said:

Stream quality is decent. Got Dean Hammond on commentary. Kit looks smart but not enough red. Bazunu with a decent save down low from a Dennis shot, I believe it was.

Can you send the link please

[niceandfriendly]

Bit of decent link up between Stu and Aribo

[SambaMaverick]

Lavia struggling with the pace of it today, in my eyes anyway

[coalman]

1 minute ago, SambaMaverick said:

Lavia struggling with the pace of it today, in my eyes anyway

Not just your eyes

[davefizzy14]

Is anyone able to post the live stream that they are watching on to here?

[Nolan]

I paid the fiver for the stream on Watford's site.

[Saints foreva]

This formation won't last long imo. 

[manji]

Watford official site. £ 5. Good commentary , excellent stream.

[manji]

Bazuna looking good, no spectacular saves but commanding in the area.

[niceandfriendly]

Aribo quick feet, close control. Wins free kick in dangerous area

[niceandfriendly]

Lavia nice skill to get away from defender, decent ball through to Aribo, corner

[coalman]

Starting to see some better interplay. Lavia and Aribo are growing into this.

[niceandfriendly]

Bednarek with a fresh trim and something of a cheeky tan if my eyes do not deceive.

[Saint Billy]

Thanks guys for the lineup👍

[niceandfriendly]

Adam Arma not yet touched the ball?

[SambaMaverick]

Stepped it up somewhat last 5 minutes, nice play down the flanks - not sure what we're supposed to be aiming for when we get in behind down there, however...

[manji]

2 minutes ago, coalman said:

Starting to see some better interplay. Lavia and Aribo are growing into this.

Agreed they are both going to add to the team.

[Convict Colony]

Just now, niceandfriendly said:

Bednarek with a fresh trim and something of a cheeky tan if my eyes do not deceive.

Does he still have that simple jack look or has it evolved

[manji]

1 minute ago, niceandfriendly said:

Adam Arma not yet touched the ball?

Yep being quite an irritant to their defenders.

[Saints foreva]

Good block from Bednarek there. 

[niceandfriendly]

1 minute ago, Convict Colony said:

Does he still have that simple jack look or has it evolved

An evolution of sorts appears to have occurred. He's got more of a quiff and faded sides now. His famous fringe has gone. His hair gel bill is gonna go through the roof.

[SambaMaverick]

This system is painfully blunt going forward

[Wurzel]

15 minutes ago, davefizzy14 said:

Is anyone able to post the live stream that they are watching on to here?

Christ no!. The forum has rules about that sort of thing, and my wife could be reading this.

[OttawaSaint]

1 minute ago, SambaMaverick said:

Since Koeman left Saints are painfully blunt going forward

Fixed

[Bad Wolf]

Just now, OttawaSaint said:

Fixed

Have we scored?