Football Special Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 (edited) 2 minutes ago, CSA96 said: Tall Paul and ABK either in first team squad tomorrow or told not even being used in this for match fitness they're so far off , probably find the pair of them having a kick about down the common instead. Edited September 20 by Football Special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Make or break for Russy baby it's not to early to say this is a pivotal game a six pointer it you like, anything less than a win and I think the tide may turn in the good will towards him, if you can't get a single point on the board and your losing to other clubs predicted to be in the relegation mix things aren't going to end well for you. He could end up with a record even worse than Nathan Jones. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 59 minutes ago, CSA96 said: Oh look, there's Martin's undroppable best mate who he always picks because he only picks his mates every week without fail and never drops them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhammondo Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 On 19/09/2024 at 06:17, Saint Fan CaM said: You and I and others might like to see him play, however you’re wrong to think a player is going to be picked if he’s disliked by his Manager and/or fellow players. In a team sport at this level that can make a difference when small gains help. And my interpretation of how Russ views his team would mean ABK is not favoured over more ‘loyal’ players despite his positive attributes. Even Branfoot had to accept he was harming the team by leaving out MLT. ABK won't add goals to the team (he can hardly make it worse as only defenders have scored in 90 minutes). When he played in the prem, he was easily good enough before the shoulder injury. Put it this way, if and when RM gets the bullet, I'm confident the new manager will start him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 4 minutes ago, lhammondo said: Even Branfoot had to accept he was harming the team by leaving out MLT. ABK won't add goals to the team (he can hardly make it worse as only defenders have scored in 90 minutes). When he played in the prem, he was easily good enough before the shoulder injury. Put it this way, if and when RM gets the bullet, I'm confident the new manager will start him MLT v ABK? Really? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ft8saint Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 11 minutes ago, lhammondo said: Even Branfoot had to accept he was harming the team by leaving out MLT. ABK won't add goals to the team (he can hardly make it worse as only defenders have scored in 90 minutes). When he played in the prem, he was easily good enough before the shoulder injury. Put it this way, if and when RM gets the bullet, I'm confident the new manager will start him I think the new manager would also start the 15m rated 17 goal last season striker tooo. Funny world this football thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Saint Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 39 minutes ago, The Cat said: Oh look, there's Martin's undroppable best mate who he always picks because he only picks his mates every week without fail and never drops them. He was rank last season and with KWP not moving on and Taylor looking decent at Goodison, it’s the only game time he will get until January. I thought he’d be Danny Fox with slightly more pace but Danny was a far superior player at Champ level. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ft8saint Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 On 17/09/2024 at 22:56, danjosaint said: I'd like a 4231 with Ramsdale Suga THB bedders Taylor Downes Les KWP Fernandes Fraser Archer I know we won't play this and there is an argument for Cornet coming in if he's fit enough but for me this could suit us better, also although could have done better with goal THB looked more relaxed in a 4, I would like to see ABK and TP on the bench though Ramsdale Suga THB bedders kwp Downes Les Arma Fernandes Fraser Archer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ft8saint Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 I think this is a must win and I have a feeling the boys are on it and season starts here 4-0 to saints #COYR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSA96 Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 1 hour ago, The Cat said: Oh look, there's Martin's undroppable best mate who he always picks because he only picks his mates every week without fail and never drops them. He is picking him. For the U21s Bloody Martin, forcing his mates into the team 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 A number of people seem to think that the person to save our season is the same person who allegedly faked a dislocated shoulder because he didn't fancy a midweek game against Nottingham Forest and then got subbed off because he didn't fancy the away game as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Saint Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Hoping we can build on midweek - wins at Goodison are rare, pens or not - but need to get the midfield right and move the ball quicker around the pitch as Ipswich will be looking to counter-attack. If their fans jeer Flynn again it might key him up. Would a Downes-Fernandes-Lallana midfield to start be too lightweight? Question also of whether Lesley can start two games in a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordic Saint Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Green said: A number of people seem to think that the person to save our season is the same person who allegedly faked a dislocated shoulder because he didn't fancy a midweek game against Nottingham Forest and then got subbed off because he didn't fancy the away game as well. He was saving himself for this Ipswich game. Edited September 20 by Nordic Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 53 minutes ago, ErwinK1961 said: MLT v ABK? Really? Ridiculous isn’t it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 1 hour ago, lhammondo said: Even Branfoot had to accept he was harming the team by leaving out MLT. ABK won't add goals to the team (he can hardly make it worse as only defenders have scored in 90 minutes). When he played in the prem, he was easily good enough before the shoulder injury. Put it this way, if and when RM gets the bullet, I'm confident the new manager will start him Considering what is known but more importantly what isn’t known, how can you be confident? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Lion Tamer Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 1 hour ago, Gloucester Saint said: He was rank last season and with KWP not moving on and Taylor looking decent at Goodison, it’s the only game time he will get until January. I thought he’d be Danny Fox with slightly more pace but Danny was a far superior player at Champ level. It's weird though that Bree is now ahead of him in the pecking order having been behind last year 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Saint Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 3 minutes ago, Ex Lion Tamer said: It's weird though that Bree is now ahead of him in the pecking order having been behind last year James is defensively more solid. Two decent league cup displays don’t hurt either. I thought Ryan might be better going forward with the assists at Swansea and QPR but didn’t materialise that much. Bree has looked better going forward IMHO and the humdinger at Cardiff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 1 hour ago, Nordic Saint said: He was saving himself for this Ipswich game. He did say that the shoulder injury would clear up in 2 weeks. The Ipswich game is about right using SaintsTime. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 3 hours ago, Mr X said: Make or break for Russy baby it's not to early to say this is a pivotal game a six pointer it you like And if we're honest, I reckon most of us are expecting three points from this game. I am and anything less needs a really good excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 3 hours ago, ErwinK1961 said: MLT v ABK? Really? Both lazy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 We will lose. Russell sacked. We will install the gaffer from Blackburn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches O Houlihan Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 (edited) 5 hours ago, Mr X said: Make or break for Russy baby it's not to early to say this is a pivotal game a six pointer it you like, anything less than a win and I think the tide may turn in the good will towards him, if you can't get a single point on the board and your losing to other clubs predicted to be in the relegation mix things aren't going to end well for you. He could end up with a record even worse than Nathan Jones. WTF?! RM managed us to a promotion, winning The Richest Game in Football™ for many fans one of the most enjoyable days following Saints they can remember. Nathan Jones wasted the World Cup window, lost 8 of 9 PL games and was sacked after just 95 days. The cup wins against Lincoln Town, Everton plus the genuinely unbelievable match against Man City must be doing a lot of heavy lifting in your head! Edited September 20 by Patches O Houlihan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Loekkegaard Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 On 18/09/2024 at 00:41, beavis17 said: No mention of our best player at the moment? Good point. I love Dibling and wouldn't mind him starting. However I foresee RM wanting to "look after him" and avoid him being kicked to death by the tractor boys from minute one. He just turned 18 so maybe best to not start him every game yet though it's very tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Loekkegaard Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 15 hours ago, Toadhall Saint said: Everyone on here said we would struggle and guess what? Yep, you got it, we are struggling. 4 games in and the knives are out it’s pathetic. My opinion is that we would struggle to stay in the prem. if we did we would have had an outstanding season. That has not changed. Didn't we lose the first 4 back in the prem in 2012? And won the fifth game vs Villa.... (4-1) and started getting some momemtum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 7 hours ago, Patches O Houlihan said: WTF?! RM managed us to a promotion, winning The Richest Game in Football™ for many fans one of the most enjoyable days following Saints they can remember. Nathan Jones wasted the World Cup window, lost 8 of 9 PL games and was sacked after just 95 days. The cup wins against Lincoln Town, Everton plus the genuinely unbelievable match against Man City must be doing a lot of heavy lifting in your head! Yes RM has a lot more credit in the bank than NJ but IF we lose the next two games I believe it'll be our worst start in Premier League history. Not good PR for Russ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches O Houlihan Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said: Yes RM has a lot more credit in the bank than NJ but IF we lose the next two games I believe it'll be our worst start in Premier League history. Not good PR for Russ. I was specifically responding to this statement from Dark Helmet: "He could end up with a record even worse than Nathan Jones." Even if he was fired after losing 10 PL games in a row he would still have a better record than the Welshman with a chip on both shoulders. Edited September 21 by Patches O Houlihan bloody spellcheck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 (edited) Not read the thread yet but my hail mary to get us scoring is. Cornet Stewart Dibbling Lallana Downes Big Les KWP Suggie Benders THB Hagrid Edited September 21 by Convict Colony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 7 hours ago, Kristian Loekkegaard said: Didn't we lose the first 4 back in the prem in 2012? And won the fifth game vs Villa.... (4-1) and started getting some momemtum With Bournemouth and Arsenal away up next you do feel this is a huge, huge game. Get a win here and a point at Bournemouth and things won't look quite so bad. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintstowin Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 I've ended up with 2 spares today. One is U14, one is Over 65. Chapel block next to away fans I think. Presume you can just go in, or go to ticket office to change. Face value. Can direct message me if interested. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 I’m going for it. We’ll win 2-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 I had a premonition that Ipswich win 1-0. This rarely happens, so sadly I'm inclined to believe it. Last time I had a vision so strongly, it was when I was expecting a parcel and just knew it'd arrive on Tuesday. And guess what? It did. Sorry to share the bad news, but at least we can hedge it with a little bet to reduce the disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfield Saint Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Just seen that Onuachu is featured in the training for Ipswich photo gallery on the website. Maybe the bench for him? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlehouseBrawlers Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Tough game, we're both down there, win and we go above them. But they're a united club still on the crest of a wave of two successful promotion seasons and on the back of a good away point at Brighton last week. They'll fancy this one. We need to change the way we play to get anything from this, they'll press us aggressively and no doubt we'll make the usual mistakes if we don't. If we abandon RM's favoured tactic of slow possession, particularly in and around our own box, and find a bit more urgency then we have a chance. We really need to win this one. *one thing both clubs have in common, both lost 9-0 to Man Utd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarberSaint Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 3-0 to us. Probably lose to Bournemouth. The important thing is how we do at Arsenal. If we look third-rate, we'll need a change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Same formation and line-up as Man Utd with THB for Stephens. Play as directly and at the same pace and tempo as the first 35 mins vs Man Utd, for 90 mins. Take our chances when we get them. Don’t switch off at the back. Don't let heads go down if we do concede first. Get the ball to Dibling as much as possible. Don’t let Archer take any penalties. Do that and we’ll be fine. 3-1 Saints and the season starts here. COYR. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 4 minutes ago, Midfield_General said: Same formation and line-up as Man Utd with THB for Stephens. Play as directly and at the same pace and tempo as the first 35 mins vs Man Utd, for 90 mins. Take our chances when we get them. Don’t switch off at the back. Don't let heads go down if we do concede first. Get the ball to Dibling as much as possible. Don’t let Archer take any penalties. Do that and we’ll be fine. 3-1 Saints and the season starts here. COYR. That will do. I’m backing Ramsdale’s class to provide a clean sheet, with a second half Saints winner from the sub Cornet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 I had a very weird dream that we won 2-0. Ridiculous by all accounts but there we go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Well I’d probably go with the following team today, Lallana in for the “voice” over Fernandes. Happy for Fernandes to start though as he’s class. Wonder if we might go with 1 “pivot” in Downes given it’s Ipswich. I want a LB at LB please. Don’t mind who starts RB. Diaz playing through the middle to give us a focal point. Wouldn’t mind seeing Cornet start either. Too many players… Ramsdale Suga THB Bednarek Taylor Ugo Downes Dibling Lallana Fraser Diaz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 9 hours ago, Patches O Houlihan said: WTF?! RM managed us to a promotion, winning The Richest Game in Football™ for many fans one of the most enjoyable days following Saints they can remember. Nathan Jones wasted the World Cup window, lost 8 of 9 PL games and was sacked after just 95 days. The cup wins against Lincoln Town, Everton plus the genuinely unbelievable match against Man City must be doing a lot of heavy lifting in your head! I'm on about record in the premier league obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 41 minutes ago, BarberSaint said: 3-0 to us. Probably lose to Bournemouth. The important thing is how we do at Arsenal. If we look third-rate, we'll need a change. Most teams outside of the top five look third rate at arsenal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 16 minutes ago, Mr X said: I'm on about record in the premier league obviously You’ll use any record to suit your agenda - it’s not changed since last season after all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Saint Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 18 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said: Well I’d probably go with the following team today, Lallana in for the “voice” over Fernandes. Happy for Fernandes to start though as he’s class. Wonder if we might go with 1 “pivot” in Downes given it’s Ipswich. I want a LB at LB please. Don’t mind who starts RB. Diaz playing through the middle to give us a focal point. Wouldn’t mind seeing Cornet start either. Too many players… Ramsdale Suga THB Bednarek Taylor Ugo Downes Dibling Lallana Fraser Diaz I asked this question last night, whether FD-Fernandes-Lallana was too lightweight and bring Ugo on 55-60 when Lallana is done? As it’s a must-win game really, I think I’d be tempted. Yes to 🍦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thripp87 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Absolute bankers today. 1.) lots of useless possession 2.) Ipswich will win to nil 3.) the so called Northam wall will be a morgue. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssEffCee Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 1 minute ago, Thripp87 said: Absolute bankers today. 1.) lots of useless possession 2.) Ipswich will win to nil 3.) the so called Northam wall will be a morgue. That's the spirit 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thripp87 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 33 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said: Well I’d probably go with the following team today, Lallana in for the “voice” over Fernandes. Happy for Fernandes to start though as he’s class. Wonder if we might go with 1 “pivot” in Downes given it’s Ipswich. I want a LB at LB please. Don’t mind who starts RB. Diaz playing through the middle to give us a focal point. Wouldn’t mind seeing Cornet start either. Too many players… Ramsdale Suga THB Bednarek Taylor Ugo Downes Dibling Lallana Fraser Diaz Don’t mind the look of the back 4, but KWP has to play. I would actually play him further ahead on the wing. He would be much more effective than Diaz there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Apparently we don't waste much time at goal kicks. Interestingly, Ipswich do, so I'll keep an eye out today. Of course Man City waste the most amount of time, they are the most cynical team in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gio1saints Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 2 minutes ago, Saint NL said: Apparently we don't waste much time at goal kicks. Interestingly, Ipswich do, so I'll keep an eye out today. Of course Man City waste the most amount of time, they are the most cynical team in the league. I’ve got a feeling it’s sometimes quite related to whether the team is winning or losing. if yiu measured how long any team thats winning, especially last third of match spends in goal kicks I’d wager it’s significantly longer than same for team that’s losing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 14 minutes ago, Thripp87 said: Absolute bankers today. 1.) lots of useless possession 2.) Ipswich will win to nil 3.) the so called Northam wall will be a morgue. Do you think by any chance that 3) might in some way be related to the first two ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Ramsdale KWP THB Bedders Taylor Downes Les Lallana AA BBD Cornet Bench: Dibling, Aribo, Stewart, Suga, Wood, McCarthy, Archer, Fraser, Fernandes Lots to offer from an attacking bench, as this is a game we really need to be winning. Also, because there's not a massive difference between bench and some of the starters. Positions to fight for there. I can see this as a draw. But hopefully, Ipswich will push up allowing us to put one away. The subs will be very important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 (edited) This is a big game today. We have to be winning this. 3-0 to us - Dibling, Brereton-Diaz and Cornet scoring - COYR 😊 Edited September 21 by davefizzy14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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