Saint_Ash Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Decent line up, midfield looks much stronger, Dibling to shine and Archer to do well down the middle. 3-2 Saints. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintStinger Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Nice bench too. Wonder if we'll see Stewart at some point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Decent midfield and attack. Still way off with the defence. Russell's insistence on starting Stephens will cost us. How is he a better option than THB? Joke. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedyfly Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 11 minutes ago, Gingeletiss said: He must love bloody Stephen’s. Someone has to I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Fair play to the manager. Personally, would have dropped Stephens. Surely has to be 4-2-3-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Ditches the five at the back..... starts Stephens ahead of THB. We cannot have nice things can we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 8 minutes ago, LGTL said: It’s what I’d have picked, except Stephens for THB. Likewise, but I can see why he’s done it. Our fourth game back up, THB hasn’t been playing well and we’ve gone back to a back four. I think he wanted more known experience in there to start with, THB will get more chances. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 3 minutes ago, Colinjb said: Ditches the five at the back..... starts Stephens ahead of THB. We cannot have nice things can we? It beggars belief that anyone who's watched is can't understand why he's dropped an out of form CB and kept faith on someone who's played better. It's not complicated. The change of system is long overdue, and with big Lesley in there, you'd hope that Stephens won't be asked to pretend he's a midfielder. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARCELONASAINT Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 If we don't get anything from this game or at least be 100% more competitive we cannot really blame RM because he's put our strongest side out there (Stephens aside maybe) It's for the players that have the shirt today to prove they desrve it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Ross Stewart is alive? I think that’s the real headline this weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 4 minutes ago, egg said: It beggars belief that anyone who's watched is can't understand why he's dropped an out of form CB and kept faith on someone who's played better. It's not complicated. The change of system is long overdue, and with big Lesley in there, you'd hope that Stephens won't be asked to pretend he's a midfielder. I was being more then a little sarcastic. Although, saying he's played better....... It's not exactly a glowing reference. I would have more confidence in THB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches O Houlihan Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 36 minutes ago, Midfield_General said: Love that. We need to get Dibling's contract sorted! Smallbone goes from starting to completely out of the squad. He played two full games for Ireland - maybe that is part of the reasoning? The write up I saw suggested he was Ireland's best player in the second one (but that they were crap) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 (edited) United starting Eriksen and Fernandes together in midfield with Mainoo means they don't really have a recognised DM. That's a midfield that can be bullied if we get it right. Fuck 'em up Big Les. Rashford starting over Garnacho is an interesting one. And no Casemiro. United fans not happy at all with their line-up. Edited September 14 by Midfield_General 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 19 minutes ago, SaintStinger said: Nice bench too. Wonder if we'll see Stewart at some point? He'll come on at the 2 week mark. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Saint Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 40 minutes ago, Jack said: Ok, meltdown 1 averted. Love that Got to be happy with that. At least he's having a go. Can just about make a case for Shoehorn starting ahead of THB who has looked a bit shaky lately despite being an infinitely more talented player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Looking at the line up and bench today - we've surely got enough quality to stay in the division this year. Or am I being too optimistic? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Will Smallbone didn't even make the bench. That's gotta hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Saint Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 39 minutes ago, It's There said: Whatever happens, a bold move. A new era has started! Bold or desperate?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 2 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said: Will Smallbone didn't even make the bench. That's gotta hurt. Tight hamstring keeping him out apparently, rather than dropped altogether. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGC Saint Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 With the exception of THB over Stephens I like that line up. Good to see Dibling getting a start. Would love to see him score today. COYS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Ridiculous amount of players not even making the squad, especially in defensive positions: Lumley, Bree, Edwards, Wood, Larios, Manning, Smallbone, Sam Amo, Kamaldeen, Onuachu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Team sheet is a lie because he can't adapt and is wedded to one system 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 That's a much better lineup, let's hope it pays dividends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 2 minutes ago, Dusic said: Ridiculous amount of players not even making the squad, especially in defensive positions: Lumley, Bree, Edwards, Wood, Larios, Manning, Smallbone, Sam Amo, Kamaldeen, Onuachu One more player and that side would probably do alright in the championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Well BBC Sport has us down as playing 3-5-2 but the lineup suggests otherwise. Stephens obviously kept in due to his ability to wind up BF. Really excited to see what that midfield can do. Dammit I'm actually excited and cautiously optimistic now. Wonder how long it will take for them to rinse that out of me! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Playing against Erickson in midfield, I’m expecting us to play right through them. They’ve got a guy who died up against a very mobile midfield that we are playing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 (edited) 10 minutes ago, for_heaven's_Saint said: Tight hamstring keeping him out apparently, rather than dropped altogether. Is "tight hamstring" as believable as the club's "two weeks" mantra though...? Edited September 14 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Looks a fairly brave and attacking selection. Well done RM for ringing the changes, certainly can’t fault it too much after previous performances. Possbly over ambitious with too many inexperienced players coming in at once, but on an individual basis most deserve their chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Brave line up so good on Russ. Pleased Dibbing is starting, also see what Lesley and Fernandes are all about. Good time to play United but still got players who can hurt us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Stewart on bench. Perhaps he’ll get a 15 minute cameo at the end. Long enough to pick up an injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Did I just hear that right from crouchy? Martin said this week that he was given FIVE YEARS to get us back to the premier league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 2 minutes ago, Turkish said: Brave line up so good on Russ. Pleased Dibbing is starting, also see what Lesley and Fernandes are all about. Good time to play United but still got players who can hurt us. Maybe now he's starting people will begin spelling his name correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 3 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: Did I just hear that right from crouchy? Martin said this week that he was given FIVE YEARS to get us back to the premier league? How long was his initial contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 2 minutes ago, Saint_clark said: Did I just hear that right from crouchy? Martin said this week that he was given FIVE YEARS to get us back to the premier league? No. He said he got to the PL from L2 in 5 years by sticking to his principles so not about to change away from it now he is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Lets not forget out of all the CBs last game THB had the worst game, played some shocking stuff so in my view rightly dropped, think he is better in a 4 but i guess stephens and bednerak currently ahead of him, he will come back in eventually 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Right Saints. Give me a decent hangover cure and cook it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Johnathan.Wilson Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Why does the Graphic say we are 4-4-2? Aren't we 4-3-3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 48 minutes ago, Colinjb said: Ditches the five at the back..... starts Stephens ahead of THB. We cannot have nice things can we? He's been better than THB this season tbf. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 2-0 take it to the bank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 25 minutes ago, Dusic said: Ridiculous amount of players not even making the squad, especially in defensive positions: Lumley, Bree, Edwards, Wood, Larios, Manning, Smallbone, Sam Amo, Kamaldeen, Onuachu ABK as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Any links guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Commentator hasn't mentioned Saints yet, forgot what it's like to play one of the big boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 minute ago, Farmer Saint said: Any links guys? https://top.soccerstreams100.io/event/eng-1/man-united-vs-southampton-live-soccer-stats/704316 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Dibling very close there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Tyler Dibling. Class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Dibling, that would have been some goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 That would have been special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Dibling is truly the bollocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Erm, what team is this we're watching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Without the 3rd CB we are evidently spending less time passing the ball around aimlessly at the back.... Shock. Horror! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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