Dman Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 13 minutes ago, fanimal said: Presumably they will travel up this afternoon/evening so that will determine the squad? in that sense an early kickoff helps I think? Surely they'd fly up tomorrow? I know we're a little skint, but surely we're not that skint that we'll be throwing them on a 6 hour coach and a hotel for 2 nights 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Flying up tomorrow (Friday) - per Russell at the press conference. Then Russ can be available for any last minute calls on transfers. Although Jason will obviously lead it, Russ needs to be contactable. He said it's not ideal, but its ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east-stand-nic Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 On 29/08/2023 at 07:23, SaintJackoInHurworth said: I think I would go with the following line-up as it is probably closer to the version of 4-3-3 (4-1-2-3) that we have been playing and keeps our wingers in their normal positions instead of swapping them around as everyone has done above!! 😁 Bazunu | Bednarek Holgate | KWP Charles Manning | Smallbone | v Alcaraz v SAA Arma Edozie In this Charles is the sitting CDM, Smallbone operates in a box-to-box role and Alcaraz provides the AM role, but may alternate to some degree with Smallbone behind him and with Arma ahead of him, thus making Arma into more of a false nine than an out and out centre forward (which would suit him better). As subs we would have: Lumley or McCarthy (or new GK if McCarthy is sold/loaned out??) Bree/new FB (Johnson?)/Larios New CB/ABK - I am assuming ABK will be sold or go out on loan, which could lead to us purchasing another new CB (probably Nathan Wood). If ABK does stay he may remain as sub or may start if he is getting back to full fitness. Downes (or he may start if Smallbone is not deemed fit enough to start) S.Armstrong Aribo Fraser (or he starts and one of the other wingers starts on bench) Sulemana or New winger (Tella replacement - Paintsil/Roberts/Rak-Sakyi?) or Doyle Adams/New striker (or Ballard/Mara if new striker (Miovski/Shankland/Stewart) is not yet match-ready) NB If Aribo goes this would open up the possibility of both Adams/new striker AND Ballard or Mara being on the bench or, if he doesn't leave (and is fit) Sulemana could feature as well as Fraser and the other new winger, though it would seem odd to feature so many wingers in the squad! PS Let's be honest though, there are far too many unknowns at present to be sure who will/won't be in our squad and ready for selection next Saturday! I really like that set up and when you look at us like this, we look strong and in depth as still no room for Downes or Fraser and others in your starting line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Mikey Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Interesting to see the following training in the main group for varying reasons: ABK, Kamaldeen, Larios, Che. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 41 minutes ago, Saint Mikey said: Interesting to see the following training in the main group for varying reasons: ABK, Kamaldeen, Larios, Che. I thought that but then realised I couldn't pick anyone out who wasn't in that group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Mikey Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 29 minutes ago, revolution saint said: I thought that but then realised I couldn't pick anyone out who wasn't in that group. True. Only Tall Paul, maybe he's in a group of his own - basketball training?! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 The transfer window is going to completely over shadow this build up , just hope Sunderlands preparations are as disrupted as ours. What's the latest on players coming and going up there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Just now, JRM said: The transfer window is going to completely over shadow this build up , just hope Sunderlands preparations are as disrupted as ours. What's the latest on players coming and going up there? We're signing all their players. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osvaldorama Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Should be a piece of piss, all of their players will be playing for us instead. Another routine victory for Russell Martin’s barmy army E I E I E I O 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osvaldorama Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 (edited) Double post Edited 1 September, 2023 by Osvaldorama Double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Are there any more players we can buy from Sunderland before the game? Is their keeper any good? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 Assuming Che goes who do we expect to lead the line on Saturday? We know AA can't do it, Mara will probably be gone so it will be interesting to see what RM does. Doubt any other incoming striker will be signed in time or risked so it's a tricky one. Perhaps he'll give Tall Paul a start 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintNewForest Posted 31 August, 2023 Share Posted 31 August, 2023 28 minutes ago, saintant said: Assuming Che goes who do we expect to lead the line on Saturday? We know AA can't do it, Mara will probably be gone so it will be interesting to see what RM does. Doubt any other incoming striker will be signed in time or risked so it's a tricky one. Perhaps he'll give Tall Paul a start 🙂 Tall Paul will probably be gone as well. We could give Ballard a chance ... oh wait, he'll be gone too. Good to have options at least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 If we get Stewart and Roberts over the line I guess that's Tony Mowbray's team talk done 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 3 minutes ago, saintant said: If we get Stewart and Roberts over the line I guess that's Tony Mowbray's team talk done 🙂 Do well and you might get to sign for Southampton in January? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 A dream opportunity for fans to be called on to make up the numbers, following deadline day departures. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 I loved the original vertical red and white stripes. As we have changed strips for away games now I have no worries about any of our lot passing to a Mackum! Win tomorrow and it means we keep up the momentum. COYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenilworthy Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 Remember to take coins out of pockets Sunderland: Away fans banned from bringing coins and vapes into ground - BBC Sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gio1saints Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 I think the crowd will be extra vocal and extra nasty towards us tomorrow. It’s gonna need wise professional heads to cope with the atmosphere. I think that points to a more experienced starting 11 than last time ie Ryan Fraser to start, Flynn to start, Stu to start (C) and Holgate to start. I’d hope there’s a place for Shea to start but it might be at expense of Charlie which I’d rather both were on the pitch! AA to play wherever he likes frankly except conventional 9.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 Based on if things stay the same between now and tomorrow. Bazunu; KWP, Bednarek, Holgate, Manning; Charles, Downes, Armstrong; Fraser, Edozie, Adams. Subs: Lumley, Harwood-Bellis/ABK, Bree, S.Armstrong, Alcaraz, SAA, Aribo, Sulemena, Mara. Could also switch Downes to the 6 and bring S.Armstrong/Alcaraz in for Charles to make it a bit more attacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 2 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said: Based on if things stay the same between now and tomorrow. Bazunu; KWP, Bednarek, Holgate, Manning; Charles, Downes, Armstrong; Fraser, Edozie, Adams. Subs: Lumley, Harwood-Bellis/ABK, Bree, S.Armstrong, Alcaraz, SAA, Aribo, Sulemena, Mara. Could also switch Downes to the 6 and bring S.Armstrong/Alcaraz in for Charles to make it a bit more attacking. There are a few there who won't have travelled, Adams, ABK for starters, Sielmana, Mara as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 17 minutes ago, VectisSaint said: There are a few there who won't have travelled, Adams, ABK for starters, Sielmana, Mara as well I get why ABK hasn't travelled but don't see why the other 3 wouldn't have. Doesn't seem like deals were close for those players at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 Be very surprised to see Adams in the squad. Not that the move to Wolves was close, but RMs comments last week re distractions and advice Che was getting from agents etc. That would have been going on right up until earlier today. Baz KWP Holgate Bed Manning Charles Downes S Arm Alcaraz Edozie A Arm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 Just now, woodsaint1 said: Be very surprised to see Adams in the squad. Not that the move to Wolves was close, but RMs comments last week re distractions and advice Che was getting from agents etc. That would have been going on right up until earlier today. Baz KWP Holgate Bed Manning Charles Downes S Arm Alcaraz Edozie A Arm Fraser starts for me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 1 minute ago, AlexLaw76 said: Fraser starts for me Agree 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 16 minutes ago, woodsaint1 said: Be very surprised to see Adams in the squad. Not that the move to Wolves was close, but RMs comments last week re distractions and advice Che was getting from agents etc. That would have been going on right up until earlier today. Baz KWP Holgate Bed Manning Charles Downes S Arm Alcaraz Edozie A Arm Despite what I said earlier I read that Adams travelled so maybe he will be in the matchday squad if not starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 1 hour ago, AlexLaw76 said: Fraser starts for me Same, he's a proper premier League player, has to start. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 6 minutes ago, Saint_Ash said: Same, he's a proper premier League player, has to start. And he'll get stick as a Newcastle player which I think he'll love. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 -------------Bazunu-------------- KWP---Holgate----Bed---Manning -------------Downes------------ Stu---------Alcaraz----------Fraser --------------AA------------------- ------------------Che-------------- Bit of artistic licence between the attacking midfield 3. I would have Che play, he's a saints player now, prove your worth, and have Adam A behind him. Going forward, thinking of the players we have in the squad that can come in, we look strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 1 minute ago, CB Fry said: And he'll get stick as a Newcastle player which I think he'll love. He seems a player that thrives on winding up the opposition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 Feel good factor is back, so in typical Saints fashion I predict a meek 3-0 loss to being us back down to earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 1 hour ago, woodsaint1 said: Be very surprised to see Adams in the squad. Not that the move to Wolves was close, but RMs comments last week re distractions and advice Che was getting from agents etc. That would have been going on right up until earlier today. Baz KWP Holgate Bed Manning Charles Downes S Arm Alcaraz Edozie A Arm I think Che should start up front with AA slightly deeper. Fraser has to start for Edozie who can come on as a sub. Likewise, unleash Sulemana in the second half for Stu or Alcaraz. Is TBH not ready to start? Perhaps Charles at CB rather than Bednarek to accommodate Che with Downes holding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 Surely with AA being a Geordie and Fraser being a NUFC player and how comically unlucky Sunderland are sometimes should mean they both definitely start? Fuck it, I’m betting on both scoring tomorrow. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santolijador Posted 1 September, 2023 Share Posted 1 September, 2023 give kwp the armband 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 It will be interesting to see if RM goes with two "pivot" (excuse me) midfielders or sticks with the two "8"s. We could play Charles and Downes or we could just play one of them. Personally I'd play both, with Alcaraz in front allowing him to push very high and Interchange with ArmA, so that he can drop a bit deeper. I'm assuming Adams won't feature. I guess THB hasn't been around long enough to start so it will be Holgate and Bednarek at the back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Hoping we parade our new striker Ross Stewart to the away fans before kick off. Going to be a special player when he gets over his injury. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Martin said he does not see Stu as a wide player, so I'd hazard a guess that he either plays in the middle of not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gio1saints Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 (edited) Given how many goals we have been conceding one suggestion could be: ————Bazunu——— KWP—Holgate-Beds—Manning ———-Flynn-Shea——— Ed——————————Fraser ——————AA——————— ——————Che——————- 1. I think it’s right to give Mason his debut but there’s an argument for keeping the Shea/Beds duo which worked well second half of QPR. 2. If so then his MF slot is up for grabs. I think RM would prefer Stu for his experience in this kind of game but not playing Charlie may be controversial. 3. Che should play in this game BUT RM has left him on the bench a lot so who knows. If RM decides Che is better as a sub later in game then it makes a space for Charlie, Mara or even Joe. Or even drumroll…..Kamaldeen! This team should be good for at least a point probably three. That’s a sure sign for seasoned saints fans that we will get beaten but I remain ever hopeful! If any recent team can do it I have trust that this new look, newly reset saints can. Edited 2 September, 2023 by gio1saints 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Russ didn't involve Che last week because his head wasn't in the right place. Difficult to imagine he would be anywhere near the first team today. Probably needs a little break with Scotland to come back focused later in the month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gio1saints Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, CB Fry said: Russ didn't involve Che last week because his head wasn't in the right place. Difficult to imagine he would be anywhere near the first team today. Probably needs a little break with Scotland to come back focused later in the month. I agree with you but the quickest way to get Che scoring again is for him to be on the pitch not the bench. He’s got the guts for it I’m sure and if he plays and scores the whole mood changes. Each match he watches not plays costs Saints £15M/c 40 matches - that’s c. £375,000 per match not to play!!! Leaving him on the bench to get his head straight after we did not sell him is a high stakes play! I think it’s what RM will do on balance but it would be a hell of a statement if he started! Edited 2 September, 2023 by gio1saints Maths! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delmary Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Did Che travel with squad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 10 minutes ago, Delmary said: Did Che travel with squad? Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southner Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 14 minutes ago, gio1saints said: I agree with you but the quickest way to get Che scoring again is for him to be on the pitch not the bench. He’s got the guts for it I’m sure and if he plays and scores the whole mood changes. Each match he watches not plays costs Saints £15M/c 40 matches - that’s c. £375,000 per match not to play!!! Leaving him on the bench to get his head straight after we did not sell him is a high stakes play! I think it’s what RM will do on balance but it would be a hell of a statement if he started! A good test of RM's man-management. If he throws himself straight into the mix and starts bagging some goals, he potentially earns himself a chance of a January move. Maybe that's the sales pitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 2 minutes ago, Southner said: A good test of RM's man-management. If he throws himself straight into the mix and starts bagging some goals, he potentially earns himself a chance of a January move. Maybe that's the sales pitch? Either way Che doesn't seem the kind of guy to throw his toys out of the pram. Let's not forget the only reason he didn't play last week was because Martin thought it would be best to leave him out. Sulemena I'm not as sure about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyNumber7 Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 RM said in the presser the other day that if Che didn't leave, he would definitely be involved. Whether he starts or not is another question. We have real options now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlehouseBrawlers Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 1 hour ago, Pilchards said: Hoping we parade our new striker Ross Stewart to the away fans before kick off. Going to be a special player when he gets over his injury. Cheeky, but personally I'd rather not pump up the best part of a 40k crowd that's already pumped-up anyway I'd leave the winding up to Fraser banging in one or two myself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southner Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said: Either way Che doesn't seem the kind of guy to throw his toys out of the pram. Let's not forget the only reason he didn't play last week was because Martin thought it would be best to leave him out. Sulemena I'm not as sure about. Yeah Che certainly seems to be the type to just get on with it now the window's closed. Sulemana however gives me the impression that he's less interested in giving it some for us. More than happy to be proved wrong though. He could be a dangerous asset with the right mindset. Edited 2 September, 2023 by Southner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 35 minutes ago, TheAlehouseBrawlers said: Cheeky, but personally I'd rather not pump up the best part of a 40k crowd that's already pumped-up anyway I'd leave the winding up to Fraser banging in one or two myself. I forget how big both the Stadium of Light and St James' Park are. Proper supporters up there in the chilly North East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 37 minutes ago, TheAlehouseBrawlers said: Cheeky, but personally I'd rather not pump up the best part of a 40k crowd that's already pumped-up anyway I'd leave the winding up to Fraser banging in one or two myself. Sunderland get excellent crowds numbers wise but don't actually make that much noise , especially for a lunchtime ko. Would be nice to keep a clean sheet for once but we always look shaky defensively , I think we got a bit lucky against QPR so will predict a 1-1 today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 This would be my lineup today, Downes x Charles might be a little more defensive but Id like to see us start to bed in a more defensively solid approach Hopefully Adams has enough about him to channel whatever dissatisfaction he has into a good performance and I back him to bag another today if he starts, Arma coming from deep allows him to carry on what he has been doing and on current form I don’t think Alcaraz deserves a start Excited to hopefully see what THB has about him and I also think, despite my early dissapointment that Fraser is going to be a hugely important asset to us this year Lets start strong… Saints 2-0 win for me 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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