east-stand-nic Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 On 29/08/2024 at 23:02, S-Clarke said: Under the fake guise that it's to aid with fixture congestion. The same fixture congestion that isn't even a debate when these clubs fuck off to Australia for friendlies the week after the season has finished. Surely by assuring them of an easy tie, it is hindering them with fixture congestion as they are more certain to go through and have to play yet another game? There is no way this is anything to do with fixtures and absolutely certain that it is about helping them to WIN. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Whats the general view on team selection? It's going to be hard to beat Derby's record low points the way the team is performing in the Prem and with the absolute need for a result against Ipswich next weekend, perhaps a Line Up as follows, as it is unlikley the team is not going to make any headway in either of the Cup Competitions this season (please prove me wrong!!!!): 1. Macca 2 KWP 3 Taylor 4. Ugochukwu 5. Wood 6. Edwards. 7. Amo Ameyaw 8. Smallbone 9. Tall Paul 10. Aribo 11. Cornet A reasonably good top half Championship team line up???? Subs Lumley/Bree/Manning/Bell Kotchup/Arma/Dibling/Stewart/Lallana/Fraser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Special Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 4 minutes ago, spyinthesky said: Whats the general view on team selection? It's going to be hard to beat Derby's record low points the way the team is performing in the Prem and with the absolute need for a result against Ipswich next weekend, perhaps a Line Up as follows, as it is unlikley the team is not going to make any headway in either of the Cup Competitions this season (please prove me wrong!!!!): 1. Macca 2 KWP 3 Taylor 4. Ugochukwu 5. Wood 6. Edwards. 7. Amo Ameyaw 8. Smallbone 9. Tall Paul 10. Aribo 11. Cornet A reasonably good top half Championship team line up???? Subs Lumley/Bree/Manning/Bell Kotchup/Arma/Dibling/Stewart/Lallana/Fraser I don't think anyone who Martin plans to play against Ipswich will feature in this game. Definitely Wood and Edwards at the back., Bree and Manning or Taylor, Smallbone, Aribo probably SAA. Who knows up front, think a start for Stewart is likely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 ABK and TP need to play. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Ramsdale kwp Edward’s tbh abk fraser aribo downes smallbone Tall Paul cornet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Is there any point to this game? Yep, you bet there is. RM should pick his best team and coach them to score a goal and win a game of f-ing football. They must know how to pass the ball now! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Can we shoehorn Stephens into this one? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted Sunday at 06:30 Share Posted Sunday at 06:30 On 03/09/2024 at 09:42, Saint Fan CaM said: Holds little interest for me now thanks to the corrupt nature of the draw and the likely uninspiring team selection RM will make. Manning and Stephens to start anyone? Er....maybe not, after Saturdays red card? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted Sunday at 10:45 Share Posted Sunday at 10:45 Not the time to be giving the 2nd XI game time, the first choice line up need as much time as possible to gel together. Same formation as yesterday, THB for JS (forced on us but logical anyway) RS if he can play 90mins or BBD replace CA as central striker, Fraser wide left. It's only the cup but if we could get any sort of win there against the only team currently below us, that could be a huge psychological blow for them as well as a boost for us. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted Sunday at 10:54 Share Posted Sunday at 10:54 Comfortable home win 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted Sunday at 16:16 Share Posted Sunday at 16:16 (edited) If we are going to play Ross Stewart can we learn how to cross the ball into the box. There was an opportunity yesterday when Fraser had the ball on the left wing pretty much level with the penalty spot. Stewart was in the box along with Cornet behind him with one or two others just arriving. Despite this opportunity about four or five passes later the ball was back at the feet of Ramsdale. If we were winning you could argue good game management but we were 2-0 down ffs Edited Sunday at 16:16 by northam soul 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkoksaint Posted Sunday at 16:34 Share Posted Sunday at 16:34 If we play a ‘weakened’ team and lose the pressure will mount even more on RM. For his own preservation he needs to select a strong team 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted Sunday at 17:46 Share Posted Sunday at 17:46 If it goes to pens can we not have Archer on the pitch please. 😁 But seriously my team is Alex, Bree, Ronnie, ABK, Taylor, Les, Fernandes, Will, AA, Archer, BBD. A mix of squad players, new players that still need to be bedded in and players that need to find form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted Monday at 00:19 Share Posted Monday at 00:19 17 hours ago, david in sweden said: Er....maybe not, after Saturdays red card? Bugger. That means he only misses two PL matches. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted Monday at 01:01 Share Posted Monday at 01:01 41 minutes ago, Dark Munster said: Bugger. That means he only misses two PL matches. However, if we appeal it then it'll get delayed till the weekend... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted Monday at 04:56 Share Posted Monday at 04:56 (edited) 3 hours ago, Saint_clark said: However, if we appeal it then it'll get delayed till the weekend... I've noted that you often have smart ideas ... what next? Edited Monday at 04:57 by david in sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted Monday at 06:47 Share Posted Monday at 06:47 -----------Rambo---------- Suga----ABK---Edwards---Taylor -------Lez-----BillyBone------- Cornet-------Aribo------Fraser --‐-----------BBD------------- Needs to be a half decent team. We need to stop losing and they will presumably rotate, so we should have a chance. Stewart to hopefully be good for another 40 mins or so off the bench. If like to see Fernandes given some time in one of the deeper midfield roles too. Cornet and Fraser competing for a start against Ipswich. ABK chance to prove readiness for Prem team as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted Monday at 07:07 Share Posted Monday at 07:07 Pretty sure whatever we want, RM will go second string. Assuming a back 4 I think he’ll pick McCarthy Bree ? Edwards ? Smallbone ? Aribo SAA ? ArmA His decisions will be THB or ABK at cb, Manning, Taylor or Larios at lb, Lallana or Lesley in midfield and any one of Stewart, Cornet, Fraser, Tall Paul, BBD or Archer in the front 3 although Im guessing Stewart will be a sub and get another 30 minutes. Whoever doesn’t feature will be in the picture for next Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted Monday at 08:14 Share Posted Monday at 08:14 I'd go strong, but give opportuinty to give those who haven't previously had a sniff an chance to impress, whilst trying players in a slightly different position (i.e archer Left wing) Ramsdale Suga ABK THB Taylor Downes Les Fernandes Cornet Tall Paul Archer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted Monday at 09:15 Share Posted Monday at 09:15 59 minutes ago, Dman said: I'd go strong, but give opportuinty to give those who haven't previously had a sniff an chance to impress, whilst trying players in a slightly different position (i.e archer Left wing) Ramsdale Suga ABK THB Taylor Downes Les Fernandes Cornet Tall Paul Archer If he doesn't pick that back 5 then Lucy needs to withdraw privileges for the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakovnetski Posted Monday at 10:35 Share Posted Monday at 10:35 (edited) 9 hours ago, Saint_clark said: However, if we appeal it then it'll get delayed till the weekend... An appeal would be senseless. They VAR-checked it at the time and they'll back up the ref for dangerous play. But I guess then he misses 3 PL matches? Edited Monday at 10:36 by Bakovnetski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted Monday at 11:38 Share Posted Monday at 11:38 Play the same team in the same formation, swapping in THB for the suspended Stephens if ABK is still persona non grata. Leave everything else the same. We need to find a consistent first team and shape and they need to learn how to play together and win together. We’ll never do that if we’re chopping and changing from match to match. Let’s see if the same team can build on what they did for the first 35 mins on Saturday, by converting chances, cutting out defensive mistakes and doing it for 90 mins. This is a great opportunity to play without the pressure of PL points at stake and get the feeling back of winning against PL-level opposition. We’re not in a position to piss that away by putting out an experimental or reserve team. We need to go into the Ipswich game with some confidence off the back of a win, not feeling even lower after another demoralising defeat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted Monday at 11:58 Share Posted Monday at 11:58 Saturdays line up with ABK in for stephens 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted Monday at 12:24 Share Posted Monday at 12:24 7 hours ago, david in sweden said: I've noted that you often have smart ideas ... what next? That feels like a diss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted Monday at 12:34 Share Posted Monday at 12:34 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bakovnetski said: An appeal would be senseless. They VAR-checked it at the time and they'll back up the ref for dangerous play. But I guess then he misses 3 PL matches? Just the two PL matches. The FA website says that his suspension ends 30th September which is the Bournemouth game. More’s the pity. Edited Monday at 12:34 by Whitey Grandad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Special Posted Monday at 12:53 Share Posted Monday at 12:53 51 minutes ago, jamesfp1 said: Saturdays line up with ABK in for stephens I've given it some thought and won't be too fussed if Martin just throws out a weakened team, the football league themselves have completely devalued the competition allowing for seeding in the draw under the guise of European fixture congestion but really just helped them and the tv companies achieve their aim of big clubs reaching latter stages ensuring viewing figures / advertising revenue We're just making up the numbers in this charade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted Monday at 13:38 Share Posted Monday at 13:38 If it was against almost anyone else I'd go for a weakened team, but we cannot afford to give Everton a confidence boost by letting them tonk us. Think we should give Stewart a go up front and ABK at CB, otherwise the team that started Saturday (but I suspect McCarthy will get a go in goal as it's the cup). I would like to see Lallana and Tyler playing together, I have visions of Bally and Steve Williams, albeit a bit further forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylvianSylvian Posted Monday at 14:14 Share Posted Monday at 14:14 ONUACHU FRASER DIBLING CORNET UGOCHUKWU DOWNES TAYLOR ABK THB BREE RAMSDALE Onuachu brace, cruising at 60mins, sub off Downes & Dibbers, Big Les injured, ABK red card, lose 3 -2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted Monday at 15:19 Share Posted Monday at 15:19 2 hours ago, Whitey Grandad said: Just the two PL matches. The FA website says that his suspension ends 30th September which is the Bournemouth game. More’s the pity. He's also under investigation for using foul and abusive language to the referee so they'll slap an extra game on I reckon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted Monday at 17:21 Share Posted Monday at 17:21 2 hours ago, Pamplemousse said: He's also under investigation for using foul and abusive language to the referee so they'll slap an extra game on I reckon. Here's hoping. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted Monday at 18:49 Share Posted Monday at 18:49 (edited) Am guessing we will not score a goal in this game. Everton 2-0 It's got so bad upfront I'm not even worried about the defence. Edited Monday at 18:50 by Convict Colony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Hill Posted Monday at 18:54 Share Posted Monday at 18:54 Only chance of a goal is an own goal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted Monday at 18:57 Share Posted Monday at 18:57 Will we be brave? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Special Posted Monday at 19:17 Share Posted Monday at 19:17 27 minutes ago, Convict Colony said: Am guessing we will not score a goal in this game. Everton 2-0 It's got so bad upfront I'm not even worried about the defence. How many did we score in the last round? This comp might be where we use up all our goal allowance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted Monday at 19:20 Share Posted Monday at 19:20 I know why tall Paul isn't a Martin type striker he scores goals 🤣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted Monday at 20:19 Share Posted Monday at 20:19 Would definitely give Archer another start down the middle. He was good vs Cardiff and bright until the pen miss on Saturday. We need a forward to play themselves into a bit of form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordic Saint Posted Monday at 20:42 Share Posted Monday at 20:42 STEWART SULEMANA DIBLING AMO-AMEYAW UGOCHUKWU FERNANDES TAYLOR ABK THB SUGAWARA RAMSDALE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted Monday at 20:56 Share Posted Monday at 20:56 Will we live up to our new nickname? Southampton nil? I don't reckon so. 2-1 to Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted Monday at 22:13 Author Share Posted Monday at 22:13 2 hours ago, Convict Colony said: I know why tall Paul isn't a Martin type striker he scores goals 🤣 Which was your favourite goal, from the ones he scored for previous Saints managers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted Monday at 22:46 Share Posted Monday at 22:46 Just a reminder that this match is live on Sky Sports Plus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted Tuesday at 06:08 Share Posted Tuesday at 06:08 (edited) Could we not agree that "TP" be referred to as "PO" in future posts even if you can't spell his surname ! Also PO Box 3 has a certain ring about it Edited Tuesday at 06:10 by Charlie Wayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted Tuesday at 07:09 Share Posted Tuesday at 07:09 18 hours ago, Saint_clark said: That feels like a diss. NEVER....and you seemingly can express viewpoints without blasphemy or prejudice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted Tuesday at 07:36 Share Posted Tuesday at 07:36 12 hours ago, Convict Colony said: Am guessing we will not score a goal in this game. Everton 2-0 It's got so bad upfront I'm not even worried about the defence. Based on Evertons last few games, we'd probably be best off to give them a 2-0 head start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted Tuesday at 08:12 Share Posted Tuesday at 08:12 35 minutes ago, Saint NL said: Based on Evertons last few games, we'd probably be best off to give them a 2-0 head start. We'll probably not find that too arduous a task. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Man Do Posted Tuesday at 08:27 Share Posted Tuesday at 08:27 13 hours ago, Andy Hill said: Only chance of a goal is an own goal. “We don’t need to score we’ve got your back four!”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southner Posted Tuesday at 08:29 Share Posted Tuesday at 08:29 9 hours ago, Whitey Grandad said: Just a reminder that this match is live on Sky Sports Plus It gets worse... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted Tuesday at 08:33 Share Posted Tuesday at 08:33 Time to change the formation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintNewForest Posted Tuesday at 09:01 Share Posted Tuesday at 09:01 28 minutes ago, saintant said: Time to change the formation. What, like we did for United? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted Tuesday at 09:50 Share Posted Tuesday at 09:50 48 minutes ago, SaintNewForest said: What, like we did for United? Didn't work or did I miss something? Thought we lost 3-0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted Tuesday at 10:54 Author Share Posted Tuesday at 10:54 1 hour ago, saintant said: Didn't work or did I miss something? Thought we lost 3-0 So we try it for one whole game against a top six team, then we abandon it and move on? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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