goodymatt Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 With staff returning to the building today, that gives encouragement that this game will be going ahead. Fingers crossed it is as we really do not need any further fixture congestion. Hoping KWP is back for this one, my team would be as follows: Baz, KWP, THB, JB, JS, Downes, Smallbone, Stu, Brooks, Che, Arma. 2-1 Saints, assuming it goes ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Since we've been a defensive shit show from when I got my 2-0 prediction right for the first time in 2yrs I'm bringing it back. 2-0 saints The charge to the title starts Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotonianWill Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 4 hours ago, hasper57saint said: yet the abundance of asbestos cladding and toxic products inside/stored is the main concern. Breathing in toxic plastic chemicals and asbestos just for a meaningless game against Sunderland. This vs the Leicester game of 2019 will surely be debated in years to come as the “I stayed longer” glory hunter test. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 It'll be on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Anybody wearing this kit for tomorrow? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Apparently Sunderland are advising their fans they expect the game to go ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Ringwood Saint Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, Nolan said: Anybody wearing this kit for tomorrow? Might have to dig that one out! My son has stolen it off me and worn it a few times this season 👍🤓 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldandtired Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, SotonianWill said: Breathing in toxic plastic chemicals and asbestos just for a meaningless game against Sunderland. This vs the Leicester game of 2019 will surely be debated in years to come as the “I stayed longer” glory hunter test. Could you rephrase this please so it is understandable to a person of average intelligence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripey McStripe Shirt Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, SotonianWill said: Breathing in toxic plastic chemicals and asbestos just for a meaningless game against Sunderland. This vs the Leicester game of 2019 will surely be debated in years to come as the “I stayed longer” glory hunter test. What happened v Leicester in 2019. I have no recollection 🤥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 25 minutes ago, Oldandtired said: Could you rephrase this please so it is understandable to a person of average intelligence. Certainly.... He's basically expressing concern at sitting right next to the scene of a major fire where they still are to ascertain what exactly went up into the atmosphere given the instruction to residents that if you find ash and debris in your garden dont bloody touch it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osvaldorama Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, SotonianWill said: Breathing in toxic plastic chemicals and asbestos just for a meaningless game against Sunderland. This vs the Leicester game of 2019 will surely be debated in years to come as the “I stayed longer” glory hunter test. Pretty good point. Even if the game is on, is it actually worth the risk? How easy is it to detect these harmful substances? I assume they will monitor the air before they say the game could go ahead. But then again I can’t even trust the government to collect the bins on time these days so who knows anymore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Game on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/news/article/saints-vs-sunderland-welcoming-fans-back-to-st-marys 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Sunderland Presser... Everyone was confident the game tomorrow should be OK Weds was strange, we could see the smoke from far away it was a big event, lots of damage, but I think no one was hurt, and that is important Never seen anything like it Unsure if the rearrangement is positive or not, will know at the end of the season It has been relentless lately, and it will be again in April Would have loved to play on Weds, but we have had more time on the training pitch The fixture pile up is not ideal, but it is out of our control We have a really long period without a game after Sat, and we must utilise it well A chance to get rest into some, work in others and train properly These are the cards that have been dealt The game at their place was the worst feeling at this club We want to win every game, but the feeling we felt must be used on Sat KwP is out tomorrow, he will be back next game The guys have coped without him, but he is a loss but brilliant players to come in I have no feelings towards the Leicester situation, I do not know enough, so no opinion at all We have to focus on our game, and let others worry about their issues, I will have to read more about it Sunderland played really well on Tuesday and unfortunate not to get at least a point Their manager has real clarity in what they are doing They have very talented individuals, rarely are they well beaten The challenge for us is to be the team we want to be and play the game on our terms They are a good team, who try to impose themselves on the game and will be a challenge 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totton Saint Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 I was about to say we will be more rested for the Saturday game not having played midweek. Re record titles being apt how about 'Walk Don't Run' by the Ventures to describe our playing style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 With no kwp, my team prediction is Bazunu THB Stephens bednarek Manning Downes Smallbone Brooks Stuart Armstrong Adam Armstrong Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Hopefully no changes to the personnel and that the defence have a bit more of an idea of what's going on around them this time... I'm going to go for a routine 3-0 win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 47 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said: Hopefully no changes to the personnel and that the defence have a bit more of an idea of what's going on around them this time... I'm going to go for a routine 3-0 win. Would be nice to get some revenge for the 5-0 defeat , get at them early on, if Sunderlands defence is feeling generous we could see a repeat of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Referee is a Premier League official - unfortunately it's Stuart Attwell. Presumably been demoted for the week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 I see the club message says they expect the usual road closures tomorrow. I presume that means only the usual? Anyone know if the road past the stadium (and therefore past the fire) is open normally yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotonianWill Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Sunderland (H) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Ken Tone said: I see the club message says they expect the usual road closures tomorrow. I presume that means only the usual? Anyone know if the road past the stadium (and therefore past the fire) is open normally yet? On the Echo website, it says the roads and footbridges should reopen tonight when the fire brigade leave the scene. Edited March 8 by Pamplemousse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Feels like the pressure is off now so hopefully Martin let's the players have some freedom, particularly going forward take some risks and be creative instead of focusing on keeping the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 18 hours ago, Osvaldorama said: Pretty good point. Even if the game is on, is it actually worth the risk? How easy is it to detect these harmful substances? I assume they will monitor the air before they say the game could go ahead. But then again I can’t even trust the government to collect the bins on time these days so who knows anymore Wear a mask. Proven to protect against loss of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Studio Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 We need to play for 3rd place now so keep matching or beating the Ipswich tally to get the best draw for the playoffs. Should be strongest 11 today with a 3 week break. It won't happen but Bree in for Manning and I am not a Smallbone fan so Rothwell for him. Has to be a win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 What I do not understand is why we are not getting the Preston game in between Sunderland today and Middlesbrough on 29th. oh today 2-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintNewForest Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Just now, Dr Who? said: What I do not understand is why we are not getting the Preston game in between Sunderland today and Middlesbrough on 29th. oh today 2-2 Because Preston have to agree to it. They haven't. And then it's international break, where I think we'll likely lose the likes of Adams & Bednarek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 1 hour ago, Paul.Studio said: We need to play for 3rd place now so keep matching or beating the Ipswich tally to get the best draw for the playoffs. Should be strongest 11 today with a 3 week break. It won't happen but Bree in for Manning and I am not a Smallbone fan so Rothwell for him. Has to be a win! I don't think there are any real differences finishing 4th or 3rd to be honest. Makes no odds. Both positions still get the second leg at home, which is the only real advantage you get from the 5-6 positions. I don't buy the notion that teams in 5-6 are weaker, they'll be just as hard as the team in 4th or 3rd. Playoffs are a lottery, form, points you've accumulated and where you finished in the league table goes out of the window. The best advantage is the 2nd playoff leg at home, and 4th or 3rd gets us that. I still would like to finish 3rd as it means we've got momentum, but finishing 3rd won't give us any 'tie' advantage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 3 minutes ago, Dr Who? said: What I do not understand is why we are not getting the Preston game in between Sunderland today and Middlesbrough on 29th. oh today 2-2 Preston don't want that because they have Plymouth away the following weekend (we don't play that weekend because of Leicester's FA Cup game). We could just offer staplewood to PNE for a couple of days next week (once we've played them), then they drive on off to Plymouth on Friday. We won't have another game until the 29th so we could be given a day or two off to free up the facilities to PNE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 20 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: I don't think there are any real differences finishing 4th or 3rd to be honest. Makes no odds. Both positions still get the second leg at home, which is the only real advantage you get from the 5-6 positions. I don't buy the notion that teams in 5-6 are weaker, they'll be just as hard as the team in 4th or 3rd. Playoffs are a lottery, form, points you've accumulated and where you finished in the league table goes out of the window. The best advantage is the 2nd playoff leg at home, and 4th or 3rd gets us that. I still would like to finish 3rd as it means we've got momentum, but finishing 3rd won't give us any 'tie' advantage. Based on current positions and how we have fared against the other teams it would probably make more sense to finish 4th and play West Brom than finish 3rd and play Hull. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodymatt Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 47 minutes ago, VectisSaint said: Based on current positions and how we have fared against the other teams it would probably make more sense to finish 4th and play West Brom than finish 3rd and play Hull. Agree with this. Autos is going to need us to win 9 games, which seems very unlikely considering we have all the top 3 to play away and we are conceding 2 goals a game at the moment having lost 3 in 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 18 hours ago, Pamplemousse said: On the Echo website, it says the roads and footbridges should reopen tonight when the fire brigade leave the scene. Echo traffic news website just now is showing marine parade past the ground is shut still. Will affect routes to car parking etc, especially if Chapel Road shut as usual before match. So will have to allow extra time . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Let's close the gap today and get another win. 2-0 to us Adam Armstrong and Brooks to score - COYR 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 23 hours ago, Osvaldorama said: Pretty good point. Even if the game is on, is it actually worth the risk? How easy is it to detect these harmful substances? I assume they will monitor the air before they say the game could go ahead. But then again I can’t even trust the government to collect the bins on time these days so who knows anymore God is this for real? Best stay home for six months just in case eh….. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 22 hours ago, hypochondriac said: With no kwp, my team prediction is Bazunu THB Stephens bednarek Manning Downes Smallbone Brooks Stuart Armstrong Adam Armstrong Adams THB and Bednarek have been excellent together it’s completely ridiculous to break that partnership up to include Stephens. If he has to play play him at left or right back where he can do a job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 2 hours ago, VectisSaint said: Based on current positions and how we have fared against the other teams it would probably make more sense to finish 4th and play West Brom than finish 3rd and play Hull. Asssuming those are the teams. I still think Norwich will slip in there. They've beaten both WBA and Hull in the last couple of months and despite their loss against Boro last game (they were 1-0 before a red card) I still think they have the squad experience to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Play offs are a lottery. Depends entirely who wants it more on the day. Back to today, half paying attention from the Middle East. 1-1 prediction. Bazunu; THB, Stephens, Bednarek, Manning; Downes, Smallbone, Stu Armstrong; Adam Armstrong, Adams, Edozie (this is who I think will be picked rather who I think should). 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 It is mental that we have started playing THB as some sort of inside RB.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Idiot of a manager, Bree on the bench, again! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danjosaint Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Yeah but Akanji and Ake can play that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 If it is broke, don't fix it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Manning in and ThB at RB-ish FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FarehamSaintJames Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 2 minutes ago, CB Fry said: If it is broke, don't fix it. You say that, but this defence considered three goals against a poor Birmingham side a week ago. And this team have shipped goals for fun in recent weeks. Downes coming back gives me a little more faith, but I’m far from convinced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Would rather see Manning benched, but no real surprises in the lineup. Ipswich currently drawing with 20 mins left, just posting this here before their inevitable 92nd minute winner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 (edited) Manning gets selected to try to play football again. Not sure how. idiotic selection again and fail to win today and the automatics have gone. Stupid not to go back to the defensive line up that worked. Prepare for playoffs. Edited March 9 by DT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 2 minutes ago, Saint NL said: Would rather see Manning benched, but no real surprises in the lineup. Ipswich currently drawing with 20 mins left, just posting this here before their inevitable 92nd minute winner Jinxed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 11 points (again) behind Ipswich 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galway saint Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 our best spell was with JB and THB at back - since that was disturbed we have not been the same yet we continue to keep them apart seems odd that having had such a poor game last week defensively we play the same defence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Just now, Galway saint said: our best spell was with JB and THB at back - since that was disturbed we have not been the same yet we continue to keep them apart seems odd that having had such a poor game last week defensively we play the same defence More like bonkers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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