FarehamSaintJames Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 Not much else to cling onto now. Very much our last best hope of challenging for European qualification. 😅 I can see this being a very different starting eleven, maybe a few kids on the bench, but I don’t see it being high scoring in the slightest. I’d honestly take a 2-0 win now. Prediction: 2-0 or 2-1. It’ll be close like the Lincoln game. Predicted XI: McCarthy; Lyanco, DCC, Bednarek, Perraud; Djenepo, JWP, Alcaraz, Orsic; Armstrong, Mara I think the likes of Stu Armstrong, Onuachu, Sulemana, Lavia etc will all be on the bench or rested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southner Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 20 minutes ago, FarehamSaintJames said: Not much else to cling onto now. Very much our last best hope of challenging for European qualification. 😅 I can see this being a very different starting eleven, maybe a few kids on the bench, but I don’t see it being high scoring in the slightest. I’d honestly take a 2-0 win now. Prediction: 2-0 or 2-1. It’ll be close like the Lincoln game. Predicted XI: McCarthy; Lyanco, DCC, Bednarek, Perraud; Djenepo, JWP, Alcaraz, Orsic; Armstrong, Mara I think the likes of Stu Armstrong, Onuachu, Sulemana, Lavia etc will all be on the bench or rested. Think Luton would have a better run in Europe than we would. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 I don't think we'll see many youngsters, there's a FA Youth Cup 1/4 final away to Preston on Thursday evening they'll mostly be involved in that. Agree mostly with that team, probably rest Perraud and have Djenepo left back, shame we can't play Bree, I think Aribo and Walcott will get some minutes should be about their level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 26 February, 2023 Author Share Posted 26 February, 2023 Aribo kind of sums up the season for Saints. Lots of promise, but no energy, and no end product. 😂 We’ve been done over royally there, albeit on £6m but it’s money that could’ve gone elsewhere. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 26 February, 2023 Author Share Posted 26 February, 2023 Just seen “Janny B” is cup ties. Shame. 👀 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 Shame 🥳 Who am I going to blame now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 (edited) Wrong thread Edited 26 February, 2023 by bpsaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintZamboni Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 Play the team that you intend to play at the weekend. Get them on the field together and get a win under their belts. If there’s question marks (hopefully elyonoussi and Bednarak) then play the alternative and see how they perform. We need to find a formula and some consistency. I’d try McCarthy AMN ABK Salisu/DCC KWP Lavia JWP Stu Alcaraz Kamaldeen Onuachu 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 26 February, 2023 Author Share Posted 26 February, 2023 12 minutes ago, Whitey Grandad said: Shame 🥳 Who am I going to blame now? I mean I’m sure Alex McCarthy will get beaten at his near post at some point. Lyanco I’m sure will misplace a pass or fifty to the opposition. Joe Aribo walking side to side like a table football player. The opportunities are endless 😁 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 Selles has said there will absolutely be rotation, as he doesn’t want the players to be burnt out for the weekend. He hinted that it’s not out of the question for the whole team to change, I reckon he won’t quite go that far but it’ll be largely a complete change. Personally I’d go with….. Willy KWP - DCC - Salisu - Perraud Diallo - JWP - Alcaraz Sulemana - Mara - Edozie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 11 minutes ago, The Kraken said: Selles has said there will absolutely be rotation, as he doesn’t want the players to be burnt out for the weekend. He hinted that it’s not out of the question for the whole team to change, I reckon he won’t quite go that far but it’ll be largely a complete change. Personally I’d go with….. Willy KWP - DCC - Salisu - Perraud Diallo - JWP - Alcaraz Sulemana - Mara - Edozie Im liking this. Only change I'd make is McCarthy for Willy. Break him back into the starting lineup and then start him at the weekend ahead of Baz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvictaSaint Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 32 minutes ago, The Kraken said: Selles has said there will absolutely be rotation, as he doesn’t want the players to be burnt out for the weekend. He hinted that it’s not out of the question for the whole team to change, I reckon he won’t quite go that far but it’ll be largely a complete change. Personally I’d go with….. Willy KWP - DCC - Salisu - Perraud Diallo - JWP - Alcaraz Sulemana - Mara - Edozie Fat fucking chance of that with the lack of effort some of our ‘elite’ players put in. 🤣 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westmidlandsaint Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 Orsic won't be able to play if he was out with concussion, think concussion protocols are 10 days. Would like to see Alcaraz, DCC start. I don't think we should move too much from what Ruben wants to go with at Leicester they need to start gelling a confidence boosting few goals from open play would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 Has the Light Show line up been leaked yet? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaturdayGirl Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 How will Grimsby score it we cant play Bednarek .... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 1 hour ago, SaintZamboni said: Play the team that you intend to play at the weekend. Get them on the field together and get a win under their belts. If there’s question marks (hopefully elyonoussi and Bednarak) then play the alternative and see how they perform. We need to find a formula and some consistency. I’d try McCarthy AMN ABK Salisu/DCC KWP Lavia JWP Stu Alcaraz Kamaldeen Onuachu No way stu or mailand niles should pay they don’t deserve it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Man Do Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 Personally I would start PO and Sule to get them match fit. I’d be tempted to try Adams and PO together up top to see if that could work as well. Basically we need to remember how to score goals, have we scored 3 in a game this year yet?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 3 minutes ago, Stu Man Do said: Personally I would start PO and Sule to get them match fit. I’d be tempted to try Adams and PO together up top to see if that could work as well. Basically we need to remember how to score goals, have we scored 3 in a game this year yet?! Cambridge away. Other than that I’m struggling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 2 hours ago, The Kraken said: Selles has said there will absolutely be rotation, as he doesn’t want the players to be burnt out for the weekend. He hinted that it’s not out of the question for the whole team to change, I reckon he won’t quite go that far but it’ll be largely a complete change. Personally I’d go with….. Willy KWP - DCC - Salisu - Perraud Diallo - JWP - Alcaraz Sulemana - Mara - Edozie What's nuts is that other than Diallo for Lavia that looks better than our "premier league first choice" team. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 2 hours ago, The Kraken said: Selles has said there will absolutely be rotation, as he doesn’t want the players to be burnt out for the weekend. He hinted that it’s not out of the question for the whole team to change, I reckon he won’t quite go that far but it’ll be largely a complete change. Personally I’d go with….. Willy KWP - DCC - Salisu - Perraud Diallo - JWP - Alcaraz Sulemana - Mara - Edozie That B team is probably better than the team that played Saturday, obvs no Latvia but the rest of it shows how interchangeably rubbish the rest of our squad is. Maybe that’s the secret of our non-success, we employ two B teams and can’t put out a decent first XI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 Cross posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 2 hours ago, SaintZamboni said: Play the team that you intend to play at the weekend. Get them on the field together and get a win under their belts. If there’s question marks (hopefully elyonoussi and Bednarak) then play the alternative and see how they perform. We need to find a formula and some consistency. I’d try McCarthy AMN ABK Salisu/DCC KWP Lavia JWP Stu Alcaraz Kamaldeen Onuachu I agree with this. Apart from Perraud and Stu A. who would probably struggle to play Wednesday and then Saturday, the rest should be up for it and get a team together that knows each other's games and strengths (😏). Surely they can practice through balls, running in to space, one-twos and just creating openings/scoring opportunities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 2 hours ago, The Kraken said: Selles has said there will absolutely be rotation, as he doesn’t want the players to be burnt out for the weekend. He hinted that it’s not out of the question for the whole team to change, I reckon he won’t quite go that far but it’ll be largely a complete change. Personally I’d go with….. Willy KWP - DCC - Salisu - Perraud Diallo - JWP - Alcaraz Sulemana - Mara - Edozie Having got a ticket for the game I’d be delighted to see what this line up can achieve, even if it is against a lower league team. Having said that, I’m under no illusion that Grimsby have the advantage of a consistent side that know each other’s games and will play like it’s the final. Indeed sadly it wouldn’t surprise me to see us lose 1-2 after going in 1-0 up at half-time. We shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 Must admit, the games I've seen us play this season against lower league opposition (Sheff Wed & Blackpool), we've really struggled, and that's with more or less our first team. I lost faith in Poch after he put our B team out to play Sunderland. I hope Ruben doesn't do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaturdayGirl Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 If I was Selles trying to prove my squad iI would be playing the top 11 .. who ever he thinks they are , he could sacked by Thursday sacked well Now whats the International dialing code for Austria once again ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaturdayGirl Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 SR now have blood on their hands ... Call Ralph They made signings this transfer window he was denied in the summer Let the guy play with a full bat , time is running out ... fast 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 2 minutes ago, SaturdayGirl said: SR now have blood on their hands ... Call Ralph They made signings this transfer window he was denied in the summer Let the guy play with a full bat , time is running out ... fast No. He’s the reason we are where we are. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 26 February, 2023 Share Posted 26 February, 2023 1 hour ago, SaturdayGirl said: SR now have blood on their hands ... Call Ralph They made signings this transfer window he was denied in the summer Let the guy play with a full bat , time is running out ... fast Gotta be a windup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 27 February, 2023 Share Posted 27 February, 2023 6 hours ago, Saint Fan CaM said: Gotta be a windup. Just another cantankerous 'character' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 27 February, 2023 Share Posted 27 February, 2023 12 hours ago, The Kraken said: Selles has said there will absolutely be rotation, as he doesn’t want the players to be burnt out for the weekend. He hinted that it’s not out of the question for the whole team to change, I reckon he won’t quite go that far but it’ll be largely a complete change. Personally I’d go with….. Willy KWP - DCC - Salisu - Perraud Diallo - JWP - Alcaraz Sulemana - Mara - Edozie Which is hugely frustrating as it means the same team will be playing again this weekend. We've tried not changing a winning team (one measly win!), so I guess we should also try not changing a losing team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 27 February, 2023 Share Posted 27 February, 2023 At least we might win a game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotonianWill Posted 27 February, 2023 Share Posted 27 February, 2023 13 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said: At least we might win a game. might being the key word here, even against league 2 grimsby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted 27 February, 2023 Share Posted 27 February, 2023 Selles said in his press conference he wanted us to play through the lines by passing and moving, playing tall Paul give the players an easy out by just lumping it forward to use his height advantage, I fear his signing maybe the final nail in our coffin (not his fault) as the team is low in confidence they dont want to play a risky pass so we simply revert to Jones ball. For this game i would like to see this team Willy KWP - DCC - Salisu - Perraud Diallo - JWP - Alcaraz Sulemana - Mara - Djenepo Then for the Leicester game replace Diallo with Lavia and Djenepo with Stu A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintZamboni Posted 27 February, 2023 Share Posted 27 February, 2023 15 hours ago, Roger said: No way stu or mailand niles should pay they don’t deserve it I’d agree Armstrong had a bad game but my feeling was, at least he tried. Yeah he couldn’t beat his man often, nothing came off and he missed our best chance of the game but at least he tried to beat his man and created a chance. Who else in the attacking third can we say that of? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 27 February, 2023 Share Posted 27 February, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, SotonianWill said: might being the key word here, even against league 2 grimsby Don't be so spineless, we'll win this match easily probably by around 5-0. It may not help us much in the league but will do wonders for the fans. Would be doubly delicious if Ballard gets a run out. Edited 27 February, 2023 by Charlie Wayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 27 February, 2023 Share Posted 27 February, 2023 43 minutes ago, Charlie Wayman said: Don't be so spineless, we'll win this match easily probably by around 5-0. It may not help us much in the league but will do wonders for the fans. Would be doubly delicious if Ballard gets a run out. What, like how we played Lincoln off the park? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 27 February, 2023 Share Posted 27 February, 2023 I'd probably focus on getting Sulemana and Onuachu some more minutes/a good performance under their belts. It's not like we've been running them into the ground seeing as they're typically coming off at around the 60th minute each week. Caballero Lyanco - DCC - Salisu - KWP Alcaraz - Diallo - Aribo Edozie - Onuachu - Sulemana Shame that Bree is cup-tied, and the concussion comes at a bad time for Orsic who needed this game massively. Hopefully Ballard/Dibling get a spot on the bench as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 27 February, 2023 Share Posted 27 February, 2023 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Saint Matty 76 said: I'd probably focus on getting Sulemana and Onuachu some more minutes/a good performance under their belts. It's not like we've been running them into the ground seeing as they're typically coming off at around the 60th minute each week. Caballero Lyanco - DCC - Salisu - KWP Alcaraz - Diallo - Aribo Edozie - Onuachu - Sulemana Shame that Bree is cup-tied, and the concussion comes at a bad time for Orsic who needed this game massively. Hopefully Ballard/Dibling get a spot on the bench as well. Actually makes sense to give Onuachu and Sulemana a chance to build an understanding and maybe even score a goal. Leave Ballard and Dibling to focus on FA Youth Cup on Thursdays trip to Preston, they've done well would be a shame to go out of that competition missing some of their better players with the first team Edited 27 February, 2023 by JRM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 27 February, 2023 Share Posted 27 February, 2023 21 hours ago, FarehamSaintJames said: Just seen “Janny B” is cup ties. Shame. 👀 Why is it only cups. Goon needs to be “tied” for all our games 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 27 February, 2023 Share Posted 27 February, 2023 24 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said: Why is it only cups. Goon needs to be “tied” for all our games Definitely worth a try, can't make him any worse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 27 February, 2023 Share Posted 27 February, 2023 9 hours ago, Saint Garrett said: At least we might win a game. Now you've torn it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaturdayGirl Posted 27 February, 2023 Share Posted 27 February, 2023 21 hours ago, Whitey Grandad said: No. He’s the reason we are where we are. Grandad , The reason we are here is because the club made no signings in the summer thus condeming Ralph I trust you are quite content with the clubs football management since Ralphs departure .. Just when do your alarm bells start ringing Maybe when we are in the championship ... It`ll be to late by then mate . 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 27 February, 2023 Share Posted 27 February, 2023 Nope. I blame Ralph. We have been poor since before last summer. When you say “the club’s football management since Ralph’s departure” I include the management before he was sacked. Their big failure was not releasing him earlier and the even bigger failure was choosing the wrong replacement. I hear no alarm bells because the prospect of the Championship carries no fears for me. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 27 February, 2023 Share Posted 27 February, 2023 Please stop saying janny b it’s embarrassing 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 28 February, 2023 Share Posted 28 February, 2023 On 26/02/2023 at 18:02, FarehamSaintJames said: Just seen “Janny B” is cup ties. Shame. 👀 That's not a good thing, it means he'll play at the weekend because he'll be rested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 28 February, 2023 Share Posted 28 February, 2023 8 hours ago, Roger said: Please stop saying janny b it’s embarrassing It's an 'ironic' moniker now, nothing to be embarrased about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 28 February, 2023 Share Posted 28 February, 2023 13 hours ago, Saint86 said: Now you've torn it... Luton are only a few places below us in the league and Grimsby knocked them out last round so definitely not a foregone conclusion. Ticket sales still look terrible, I doubt the board care but they should take note in this round last year we had 28,383 at home to West Ham , will be a good 10k less a year later, a lot of fans giving up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted 28 February, 2023 Share Posted 28 February, 2023 On 26/02/2023 at 18:22, Whitey Grandad said: Shame 🥳 Who am I going to blame now? Eric Black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 28 February, 2023 Share Posted 28 February, 2023 49 minutes ago, JRM said: Luton are only a few places below us in the league and Grimsby knocked them out last round so definitely not a foregone conclusion. Ticket sales still look terrible, I doubt the board care but they should take note in this round last year we had 28,383 at home to West Ham , will be a good 10k less a year later, a lot of fans giving up. Not using this as an excuse, but the ridiculous kick off time and the fact that it's a Wednesday will have meant some won't be able to make the game. Absolutely crazy that the FA still persist with Round 5 games on a week day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 28 February, 2023 Share Posted 28 February, 2023 3 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said: Not using this as an excuse, but the ridiculous kick off time and the fact that it's a Wednesday will have meant some won't be able to make the game. Absolutely crazy that the FA still persist with Round 5 games on a week day. Plus it's live on 'free' TV so is accessible to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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