AlexLaw76 Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 39 minutes ago, egg said: You constantly advocate our best players in their best positions, then come up with that idea!! Make your mind up mate. needs must mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 9 minutes ago, warwicksaint said: What you smoking over there? Well, let's see how 5 at the back goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 (edited) Who's our right-back in the Saints B-team? If I remember correctly, wasn't part of the philosophy behind renaming the "U23s" to the "B-Team" a while back to provide continuity between the B-Team and First Team? In other words, the players in the B-Team should be able to slip seamlessly into the First Team if/when required. Or maybe I've completely mis-remembered the thinking behind the 're-branding' of the U23s....? (p.s. before I get jumped upon by the Saintsweb intelligentsia, I'm not for one moment suggesting here that whoever our B-Team right back is is currently of a level to play in the first team, they're probably not, I just thought that was the stated aim of the B-Team when they renamed it from the U23s.) Edited 19 August, 2022 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 9 minutes ago, trousers said: Who's our right-back in the Saints B-team? If I remember correctly, wasn't part of the philosophy behind renaming the "U23s" to the "B-Team" a while back to provide continuity between the B-Team and First Team? In other words, the players in the B-Team should be able to slip seamlessly into the First Team if/when required. Or maybe I've completely mis-remembered the thinking behind the 're-branding' of the U23s....? (p.s. before I get jumped upon by the Saintsweb intelligentsia, I'm not for one moment suggesting here that whoever our B-Team right back is is currently of a level to play in the first team, they're probably not, I just thought that was the stated aim of the B-Team when they renamed it from the U23s.) Lewis Payne. The U21's are playing later so if there's any chance he'll be part of the squad on Saturday he won't be involved today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, trousers said: Who's our right-back in the Saints B-team? If I remember correctly, wasn't part of the philosophy behind renaming the "U23s" to the "B-Team" a while back to provide continuity between the B-Team and First Team? In other words, the players in the B-Team should be able to slip seamlessly into the First Team if/when required. Or maybe I've completely mis-remembered the thinking behind the 're-branding' of the U23s....? (p.s. before I get jumped upon by the Saintsweb intelligentsia, I'm not for one moment suggesting here that whoever our B-Team right back is is currently of a level to play in the first team, they're probably not, I just thought that was the stated aim of the B-Team when they renamed it from the U23s.) This is what I was referring to.... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8597665/Southamptons-academy-turns-B-team-replace-23-club-switch-European-model.html Quote Southampton are set to approve a restructuring of their famed academy by replacing their Under 23 side with a senior B team. The Saints academy has helped develop Gareth Bale, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Adam Lallana and Theo Walcott, and before that the club produced legends Alan Shearer and Matt Le Tissier. The model of having a senior B team has been used successfully in Europe by Barcelona, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. If the switch is agreed, as is likely, the training for the B team will mirror the schedule of manager Ralph Hasenhuttl's first team at the club's Staplewood headquarters. Where possible, the B team will play their matches on different days to the senior side to allow Hasenhuttl to watch their games - the club will continue to play in Premier League 2. It is hoped that by Hasenhuttl keeping an eye on B-team matches, it will help facilitate the promotion of players into the first-team set-up. Edited 19 August, 2022 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca155 Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 Both Stephens and Valery have experience of playing RB. It isn't perfect but it maintains a balance. I'd go Bazuna Stephens AWB Salisu KWP JWP Lavia Aribo Djenepo Adams Armstrong Case to be made for S Armstrong instead of Djenepo, Redmond could also feature. Mara on in 2nd half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, The Cat said: Lewis Payne. The U21's are playing later so if there's any chance he'll be part of the squad on Saturday he won't be involved today. Cheers.... seems like a good prospect... https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/football-news/southampton-fans-saints-confirm-deal-6231482?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar Edited 19 August, 2022 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 Ralph wasn't scared to play Ramsay Obafemi etc. when he first joined. Not out of the question he could come in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 5 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said: Ralph wasn't scared to play Ramsay Obafemi etc. when he first joined. Not out of the question he could come in But he's become more risk averse since then, hasn't he....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 1 hour ago, macca155 said: Both Stephens and Valery have experience of playing RB. It isn't perfect but it maintains a balance. I'd go Bazuna Stephens AWB Salisu KWP JWP Lavia Aribo Djenepo Adams Armstrong Case to be made for S Armstrong instead of Djenepo, Redmond could also feature. Mara on in 2nd half It’s Bazunu ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_lambden Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 Fofana has been asked to be left out of the squad which is a big boost. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le_tiss Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdmickey3 Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 Just now, le_tiss said: Vestergaard to play ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermcpete Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 1 minute ago, tdmickey3 said: Vestergaard to play ? Just had a look on the Leicester forum, with Soyuncu out as well they think Vesty will be starting. Lets have Mara and Armstrong to start and running at him. Should be a fun watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, tdmickey3 said: Vestergaard to play ? 6 minutes ago, petermcpete said: Just had a look on the Leicester forum, with Soyuncu out as well they think Vesty will be starting. Insurance bet on the inevitable Vestergaard last minute winner then.... #saintsy Edited 19 August, 2022 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 Just now, trousers said: Insurance bet on the inevitable Vestergaard last minute winner then.... #saintsy Watch him have the game of his life lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 That's him, Vardy and Perez all guaranteed a goal against us. Ah well, will be a fun day out hopefully. Worth going for the Rooney chants in any case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 15 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: Watch him have the game of his life lol He had a fair few good games for us as well during his run of form, strange club Leicester, seems a good time to be playing them but just can't see us getting the win, 1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Saint Garrett Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 3 minutes ago, JRM said: He had a fair few good games for us as well during his run of form, strange club Leicester, seems a good time to be playing them but just can't see us getting the win, 1-1 Yeah know what you mean. But despite them being in a bit of a mess, they still have, Amartey, Perreira, Ndidi, Tielemans, Vardy, Barnes, Iheanacho, Maddison, Justin, Amartey, Evans, most of which would get in our side...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 42 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said: Yeah know what you mean. But despite them being in a bit of a mess, they still have, Amartey, Perreira, Ndidi, Tielemans, Vardy, Barnes, Iheanacho, Maddison, Justin, Amartey, Evans, most of which would get in our side...! Yes, I imagine they would be a much more dangerous side if they could play two Amarteys! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 32 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said: Yes, I imagine they would be a much more dangerous side if they could play two Amarteys! Sat on a meeting at the same time...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca155 Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 4 hours ago, Appy said: It’s Bazunu ffs Blast and I actually looked that up. Looked at the right spelling and promptly typed the idiot version. Must do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 Apparently Tielemans isn't in the squad either, for 'unspecified reasons'. It does leave a bad taste in terms of how Fofana is acting though. They helped him rehab for 12 months through a nasty ACL injury, and now he refuses to play for them (whilst still picking up a wage I guess) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris cooper Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 17 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: Apparently Tielemans isn't in the squad either, for 'unspecified reasons'. It does leave a bad taste in terms of how Fofana is acting though. They helped him rehab for 12 months through a nasty ACL injury, and now he refuses to play for them (whilst still picking up a wage I guess) Vvd 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 14 minutes ago, Chris cooper said: Vvd Yeah exactly, it just leaves a bad taste. Loyalty is few and far between in football. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 33 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: Apparently Tielemans isn't in the squad either, for 'unspecified reasons'. It does leave a bad taste in terms of how Fofana is acting though. They helped him rehab for 12 months through a nasty ACL injury, and now he refuses to play for them (whilst still picking up a wage I guess) Yep. He’s a tosser. Hasn’t handed in a transfer request either, VVD MK II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiberalCommunist Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 That squad must be rotten to the core. Kinda feel sorry for them. Hope we can pile the misery on tomorrow. Nine would be fitting, one will do! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 Imagine the pressure build on them if we can absolutely batter them tomorrow. Vardy red card, Vestergaard own goal as well as a couple of newbies getting their first goals for us 😂 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 Great time to play Leicester with the transfer window continuing while the season starts. Schmeichel gone, Ward a downgrade, Fofana and Tielemans not playing. What we mustn't then do is shoot ourselves in the foot and play the reserved tactics we've been playing this season, nor should Bednarek or Elyounoussi be in the starting eleven. As I said after the match last Saturday, if we didn't learn anything from the performance in the last 20 minutes, then ultimately it was pointless, despite giving us a point. This is a great opportunity to get three points. If we sit back and give Vardy, Perez, Barnes and Maddison chances, they'll eventually punish us, as Leeds did last week. Attack them from the off, take a lead, demoralise them and then possibly go more reserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 43 minutes ago, HarvSFC said: Great time to play Leicester with the transfer window continuing while the season starts. Schmeichel gone, Ward a downgrade, Fofana and Tielemans not playing. What we mustn't then do is shoot ourselves in the foot and play the reserved tactics we've been playing this season, nor should Bednarek or Elyounoussi be in the starting eleven. As I said after the match last Saturday, if we didn't learn anything from the performance in the last 20 minutes, then ultimately it was pointless, despite giving us a point. This is a great opportunity to get three points. If we sit back and give Vardy, Perez, Barnes and Maddison chances, they'll eventually punish us, as Leeds did last week. Attack them from the off, take a lead, demoralise them and then possibly go more reserved. Agree with this - sadly Ralph won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 4 hours ago, Saint Garrett said: Yeah know what you mean. But despite them being in a bit of a mess, they still have, Amartey, Perreira, Ndidi, Tielemans, Vardy, Barnes, Iheanacho, Maddison, Justin, Amartey, Evans, most of which would get in our side...! Um, no mention of Ayoze "I love scoring hat tricks against Saints" Perez? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 Mention of the 0-9 sweepstake.. I am going for 45 seconds.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coalman Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 18 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: Mention of the 0-9 sweepstake.. I am going for 45 seconds.. It's going to happen in the build up before a ball is kicked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 2 hours ago, HarvSFC said: Great time to play Leicester with the transfer window continuing while the season starts. Schmeichel gone, Ward a downgrade, Fofana and Tielemans not playing. What we mustn't then do is shoot ourselves in the foot and play the reserved tactics we've been playing this season, nor should Bednarek or Elyounoussi be in the starting eleven. As I said after the match last Saturday, if we didn't learn anything from the performance in the last 20 minutes, then ultimately it was pointless, despite giving us a point. This is a great opportunity to get three points. If we sit back and give Vardy, Perez, Barnes and Maddison chances, they'll eventually punish us, as Leeds did last week. Attack them from the off, take a lead, demoralise them and then possibly go more reserved. It was meant to be a great time to play Everton last season as well first up with a squad in disarray and a fan base who didn’t want Benitez. We’re just the perfect team that Leicester will want to play too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 9 hours ago, The Cat said: Lewis Payne. The U21's are playing later so if there's any chance he'll be part of the squad on Saturday he won't be involved today. Payne, Vokins and Simeu (FWIW) played tonight. 3-0 to Saints, Bellis 2, Pearce, unless Stoke score in the last few seconds.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 7 hours ago, Saint Garrett said: Yeah know what you mean. But despite them being in a bit of a mess, they still have, Amartey, Perreira, Ndidi, Tielemans, Vardy, Barnes, Iheanacho, Maddison, Justin, Amartey, Evans, most of which would get in our side...! It's a good point you make, going to revise my prediction to 3-1 Leicester (Vardy to score anytime) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 Bazunu Lyanco/Stephens ABK Salisu KWP JWP Lavia Djenepo SArmstrong Aribo Adams I have a sneaky suspicion that’ll be the line up. Stubborn Ralph sticking with the 3 at the back but perhaps with the possible departure of Bednarek one of the others lads will come in. Mara on off the bench but Aribo to start. We hope for a back 4 but typically we are struggling for the full backs to implement it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestMidSaint Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 8 hours ago, le_tiss said: I sincerely hope that whenever this happens the player automatically loses a weeks wage. The way things are these days it almost wouldn’t surprise me if that’s not the case though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorsaint Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 Its a back 3 again. Listening to the press conference it seems we are going to stick with it. Big mistake methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 (edited) Bazunu KWP ABK Sali Moussa Aribo Lavia JWP Diallo AArmstrong Mara 😬 Edited 20 August, 2022 by Saint Garrett 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 (edited) If it's that 3CB bullshit again then I'm finding something else to do. Ridiculous that he must never learns. Edited 19 August, 2022 by OttawaSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 19 August, 2022 Share Posted 19 August, 2022 Just now, Saint Garrett said: Bazunu KWP ABK Sali Moussa Lavia Diallo JWP Aribo AArmstrong Mara 😬 ITK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 1 hour ago, Saint Garrett said: Bazunu KWP ABK Sali Moussa Lavia Diallo JWP Aribo AArmstrong Mara 😬 If this is 4222, I really hope the XI is wrong. Four at the back is progress and Mara deserves a start after his cameo, but why on earth would Ralph bring in Diallo, presumably as one of the 10s, when the likes of Stu and even Redmond are available? He’s proven time & time again he’s not up to the required standard, even less so when out of position. Djenepo aside, when will we start players in their favoured position!? No Che would be a mistake too. He was a contender for MOTM vs Leeds and now nowhere to be seen, despite Ralph saying he is fit & available. This team selection would once again leave more questions than answers for me… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 (edited) To protect Moussa would be my guess. He can sit in at full back whilst Djenepo goes forward. Che on the bench apparently, only trained 1 day this week so guessing that’s why. Edited 20 August, 2022 by Saint Garrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 7 hours ago, Saint Garrett said: Bazunu KWP ABK Sali Moussa Aribo Lavia JWP Diallo AArmstrong Mara 😬 u reckon 3 solid midfielders then and then Aribo roaming around the strikers, id go for that for sure. 4-3-1-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooney Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 7 hours ago, OttawaSaint said: If it's that 3CB bullshit again then I'm finding something else to do. Ridiculous that he must never learns. I bet you have a quick peek on how we are doing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 7 hours ago, Saint Garrett said: Bazunu KWP ABK Sali Moussa Aribo Lavia JWP Diallo AArmstrong Mara 😬 If that's the line up then we're looking at least four or five nil no problem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 20 minutes ago, CB Fry said: If that's the line up then we're looking at least four or five nil no problem JWP hattrick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 20 August, 2022 Share Posted 20 August, 2022 Adams is really out of the circle of trust. Diallo, not a peep so far, so of course will start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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