Lighthouse Posted Sunday at 22:57 Share Posted Sunday at 22:57 Bit of a nothing game for us really but I suppose we've got to turn up at least. If we've got nothing better to do, please can we at least go with a basic 4-2-3-1 and not get embarrassed. McC KWP - THB - Bednarek - Manning/Taylor Aribo - Downes Armstrong - Dibling - Fernandes Archer Something like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washsaint Posted Sunday at 23:17 Share Posted Sunday at 23:17 And that lineup just shows how bad and shit a squad we have. Maybe 2 Prem quality players there (Dibling and Fernandes).....and that would likely be our strongest team! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted Sunday at 23:19 Share Posted Sunday at 23:19 Weird one this. Liverpool might well turn up expecting to waltz through it, so 1-0 Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danjosaint Posted Sunday at 23:23 Share Posted Sunday at 23:23 24 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: Bit of a nothing game for us really but I suppose we've got to turn up at least. If we've got nothing better to do, please can we at least go with a basic 4-2-3-1 and not get embarrassed. McC KWP - THB - Bednarek - Manning/Taylor Aribo - Downes Armstrong - Dibling - Fernandes Archer Something like that Similar but 100% 4231 Taylor for me at Lb, swap fernandes to central with Dibling out wide and TP up front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorba Posted Sunday at 23:31 Share Posted Sunday at 23:31 New manager bounce. 3-1 Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Special Posted Sunday at 23:37 Share Posted Sunday at 23:37 I'm going if only to sing . Simon Rusks red and white army . For 90 minutes. Obviously a defeat, Liverpool with more important things to focus on play in 2nd gear , couple of early soft goals conceded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die Mannyschaft Posted Monday at 00:10 Share Posted Monday at 00:10 It would be the biggest turnaround in football history to from worst team to best team and best Liverpool. I'll think unfortunately another 5 goals as we let in too many goals and just can't score enough. VAR will assist Liverpool again. Just hope Saints play as a unit and have a game plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted Monday at 00:21 Share Posted Monday at 00:21 Ramsdale KWP - THB - ABK - Taylor Downes - Ugochukwu Dibling - Lallana - Fernandes Onuachu 2-1 Saints! COYR! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted Monday at 00:36 Share Posted Monday at 00:36 25 minutes ago, die Mannyschaft said: It would be the biggest turnaround in football history to from worst team to best team and best Liverpool. I'll think unfortunately another 5 goals as we let in too many goals and just can't score enough. VAR will assist Liverpool again. Just hope Saints play as a unit and have a game plan. Is there VAR in this competition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted Monday at 01:01 Share Posted Monday at 01:01 The scar tissue will be with the squad for sometime to come. 5-0 Liverpool despite a brave showing… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted Monday at 01:56 Share Posted Monday at 01:56 Result is unimportant, player attitude will be the important metric in this one. Let's see some steel from every player on the pitch. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted Monday at 07:29 Share Posted Monday at 07:29 Push for Europe next season continues 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Special Posted Monday at 07:53 Share Posted Monday at 07:53 Wonder if SKY will get Martin on as a pundit? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakovnetski Posted Monday at 08:00 Share Posted Monday at 08:00 7 hours ago, trousers said: Ramsdale KWP - THB - ABK - Taylor Downes - Ugochukwu Dibling - Lallana - Fernandes Onuachu 2-1 Saints! COYR! Bring in Wood for a back 3 and drop the llama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted Monday at 08:23 Share Posted Monday at 08:23 I honestly just don't care, the £30 ticket price should be prompting mass protests. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Saint Posted Monday at 09:25 Share Posted Monday at 09:25 1 hour ago, Pamplemousse said: I honestly just don't care, the £30 ticket price should be prompting mass protests. Milking the tourists whilst they can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Special Posted Monday at 09:47 Share Posted Monday at 09:47 21 minutes ago, Gloucester Saint said: Milking the tourists whilst they can. Don't forget the booking fee, absolute joke these prices Tickets are priced at the following: General Sale Adult: £32.50 Over-65: £32.50 18-25: £32.50 Under-18: £12.50 Under-14: £12.50 Matchday Adult: £35.00 Over-65: £35.00 18-25: £35.00 Under-18: £15.00 Under-14: £15.00 Tickets are subject to a £1.50 booking fee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted Monday at 09:58 Share Posted Monday at 09:58 How does Rusk set up the U21s? I'm hoping he is not conditioned to play Russball because that would be a total disaster. We need to distance ourselves well away from that style of play if we want to see improvements. Wednesday's team selection, formation and tactics will be interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted Monday at 10:16 Share Posted Monday at 10:16 (edited) 18 minutes ago, saintant said: How does Rusk set up the U21s? I'm hoping he is not conditioned to play Russball Like the Ralph 'playbook' before him, I thought the club was wedded to playing the same way at all levels? That's not to say there isn't a more pragmatic version of "Russball" available to any manager with a degree of flexiblity in their mindset, of course... Edited Monday at 10:16 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted Monday at 10:18 Share Posted Monday at 10:18 2 hours ago, whelk said: Push for Europe next season continues Would be unique for a football team to enter a song I guess 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted Monday at 10:34 Share Posted Monday at 10:34 Mccarthy Sugawara TBH Wood ABK Manning Aribo Downes Fernandes Onachu Archer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted Monday at 10:56 Share Posted Monday at 10:56 53 minutes ago, saintant said: How does Rusk set up the U21s? I'm hoping he is not conditioned to play Russball because that would be a total disaster. We need to distance ourselves well away from that style of play if we want to see improvements. Wednesday's team selection, formation and tactics will be interesting. I watched them at Woking, they played the same way as 1st team (which makes sense). Woking soon worked out our tactics and then gave us a bit of a hammering until we made a couple of subs in the last 10m. He doesn’t really have time to implement any new tactics even if he wanted to. I would say it’s a chance for him to play some of the youngsters he has been working with, but from what I’ve seen they are miles away from this level so wouldn’t be doing them any favours. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted Monday at 11:48 Share Posted Monday at 11:48 1 hour ago, trousers said: Like the Ralph 'playbook' before him, I thought the club was wedded to playing the same way at all levels? That's not to say there isn't a more pragmatic version of "Russball" available to any manager with a degree of flexiblity in their mindset, of course... Maybe he plays Ruskball as opposed to Russball (sorry, does that comment mean I hate RM?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted Monday at 12:22 Share Posted Monday at 12:22 2 hours ago, Football Special said: Don't forget the booking fee, absolute joke these prices Tickets are priced at the following: I was wondering whether to buy myself a ticket now a new era has started... but your reminder of the prices has confirmed my original decision, particularly with no concessions. Not even sure I've got a big enough masochistic streak to go down the local pub to watch either.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted Monday at 13:42 Share Posted Monday at 13:42 (edited) I hope he plays Tall Paul and Archer up front as a pair and they both get hat-tricks 🤪 Edited Monday at 13:42 by beatlesaint 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted Monday at 15:18 Share Posted Monday at 15:18 Rusk surely has to try something a bit different, but there’s very little time for him to make a mark on how the team is setup and performs. As others have said I’d play TP up top with Dibling, Archer and Arma just behind him. Aribo or Lallana and Downes as DM’s. Then a back four of KWP, THB, ABK or Wood and Taylor. Whatever, Liverpools B team will be way too much for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted Monday at 15:26 Share Posted Monday at 15:26 Just keep the scoreline under 5. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted Monday at 16:01 Share Posted Monday at 16:01 It will be a shitshow. Our best hope is Liverpool rest all their players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint Posted Monday at 18:08 Share Posted Monday at 18:08 2 hours ago, Pamplemousse said: It will be a shitshow. Our best hope is Liverpool rest all their players And given they are focused on the league and just dropped a couple of points they didn't expect, their team will look like their 2nd eleven...could they do us a favour and make it their U21s, then we might have a chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Special Posted Monday at 18:19 Share Posted Monday at 18:19 (edited) 12 minutes ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said: And given they are focused on the league and just dropped a couple of points they didn't expect, their team will look like their 2nd eleven...could they do us a favour and make it their U21s, then we might have a chance? We'd still lose but at least might make it competitive. I remember as a nipper absolutely buzzing to reach 1/4 finals of this competition, some great atmospheres at The Dell but inevitably let down against Cup powerhouses of the time Luton and Oldham Didn't we also manage to knock ourselves out in 1/4 final v Stockport mid 90s , classic Saints. Shame how much this competition has been devalued Edited Monday at 18:22 by Football Special 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted Monday at 18:29 Share Posted Monday at 18:29 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Football Special said: We'd still lose but at least might make it competitive. I remember as a nipper absolutely buzzing to reach 1/4 finals of this competition, some great atmospheres at The Dell but inevitably let down against Cup powerhouses of the time Luton and Oldham Didn't we also manage to knock ourselves out in 1/4 final v Stockport mid 90s , classic Saints. Shame how much this competition has been devalued 1997. Drew the first game 2-2 away, and fucking lost the replay at home in true Saints fashion. As a 9 year old it took me months to get over that game and I’ve hated Alun Armstrong and Brett Angel ever since. Edited Monday at 18:37 by LGTL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Special Posted Monday at 18:48 Share Posted Monday at 18:48 16 minutes ago, LGTL said: 1997. Drew the first game 2-2 away, and fucking lost the replay at home in true Saints fashion. As a 9 year old it took me months to get over that game and I’ve hated Alun Armstrong and Brett Angel ever since. At least our sharp eyed directors then recruited Dave Jones as manager, along with P. JONES and legend L. TODD remembered fondly by fans for worst fitting kit , true beauty this one 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted Monday at 18:51 Share Posted Monday at 18:51 1 minute ago, Football Special said: At least our sharp eyed directors then recruited Dave Jones as manager, along with P. JONES and legend L. TODD remembered fondly by fans for worst fitting kit , true beauty this one Need to be a bit careful with any SR banners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted Monday at 19:00 Share Posted Monday at 19:00 9 hours ago, Football Special said: Don't forget the booking fee, absolute joke these prices Tickets are priced at the following: General Sale Adult: £32.50 Over-65: £32.50 18-25: £32.50 Under-18: £12.50 Under-14: £12.50 Matchday Adult: £35.00 Over-65: £35.00 18-25: £35.00 Under-18: £15.00 Under-14: £15.00 Tickets are subject to a £1.50 booking fee. Those prices are ridiculous aren’t they. Only about 3.5k tickets remaining though so there’s still people paying them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Special Posted Monday at 19:12 Share Posted Monday at 19:12 10 minutes ago, bpsaint said: Those prices are ridiculous aren’t they. Only about 3.5k tickets remaining though so there’s still people paying them! Sadly anyone on the database can buy 4 each, we're used to away fans in the home end but this game could take it to another level. I've bought shares in a half and half scarf company off the back of this fixture expecting record sales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted Monday at 19:32 Share Posted Monday at 19:32 31 minutes ago, bpsaint said: Those prices are ridiculous aren’t they. Only about 3.5k tickets remaining though so there’s still people paying them! It will I’ll be a scouser fest on Wednesday, at least a southern based plastic scouser fest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintNewForest Posted Monday at 20:49 Share Posted Monday at 20:49 (edited) The club are probably wanking each other off about those ticket prices, and what a good decsion it's been. Fuck whose actually sat in them seats, and who they support. Probably partly explains why Swansea prices are higher as well. They get away with it.. Edited Monday at 20:49 by SaintNewForest 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMrsWallace Posted Monday at 21:32 Share Posted Monday at 21:32 13 hours ago, Football Special said: Wonder if SKY will get Martin on as a pundit? No, he'll be interviewing for the Man City job. Pep will happily make way. A guttsy but ultimately futile performance from Saints. I'm going 2-1 to Liverpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted Monday at 21:49 Share Posted Monday at 21:49 21 hours ago, trousers said: Ramsdale KWP - THB - ABK - Taylor Downes - Ugochukwu Dibling - Lallana - Fernandes Onuachu 2-1 Saints! COYR! This should be the team for me and a 2-1 win - COYR 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted Monday at 22:02 Share Posted Monday at 22:02 21 hours ago, trousers said: Ramsdale KWP - THB - ABK - Taylor Downes - Ugochukwu Dibling - Lallana - Fernandes Onuachu 2-1 Saints! COYR! I like that but unless ABK has suddenly started training with the 1st team, he ain't playing. I'd also have Aribo ahead of Lesley. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted Monday at 22:17 Share Posted Monday at 22:17 21 hours ago, trousers said: Ramsdale KWP - THB - ABK - Taylor Downes - Ugochukwu Dibling - Lallana - Fernandes Onuachu 2-1 Saints! COYR! Like that team because you’ve got four players who have been frozen out previously, with something to prove. I also like the idea of Downes having more defensive cover in midfield. Let’s just hope for a spirited, aggressive attitude and a more organised defence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted Monday at 22:23 Share Posted Monday at 22:23 16 minutes ago, egg said: I like that but unless ABK has suddenly started training with the 1st team, he ain't playing. I'd also have Aribo ahead of Lesley. Yes, might be too soon for ABK, even if there is a plan to play him to gauge what he can add or shop window him. Perhaps Airibo on for Lallana after an hour. Even Sulemana on in the second half depending on the state of things. I know he’s been ordinary but he has plenty to play for and there is ability there with a bump of confidence and a different playing style. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted Tuesday at 07:26 Share Posted Tuesday at 07:26 I am at least looking forward to going to the game now. I have no expectations of a result though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Special Posted Tuesday at 13:51 Share Posted Tuesday at 13:51 (edited) Had a look back at the legendary team from the 2022/23 season who made the semi finals with a shock win over Man City in the 1/4 finals, three players remain, how many of the others would get into our current team? Not a bad side on paper. Worth noting as well only a crowd of 22,996 turned up. Bazunu Lyanco Caleta-Car Salisu Walker-Peters Lavia (subbed for Elyounoussi) Diallo Djenepo (subbed for Perraud) Ward-Prowse A. Armstrong (subbed for Orsic) Mara (subbed for Che Adams) Edited Tuesday at 13:52 by Football Special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches O Houlihan Posted Tuesday at 13:59 Share Posted Tuesday at 13:59 7 minutes ago, Football Special said: Had a look back at the legendary team from the 2022/23 season who made the semi finals with a shock win over Man City in the 1/4 finals, three players remain, how many of the others would get into our current team? Not a bad side on paper. Worth noting as well only a crowd of 22,996 turned up. Bazunu Lyanco Caleta-Car Salisu Walker-Peters Lavia (subbed for Elyounoussi) Diallo Djenepo (subbed for Perraud) Ward-Prowse A. Armstrong (subbed for Orsic) Mara (subbed for Che Adams) Not a bad side on paper?!! I put it to you that 7 of those starters aren't PL quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted Tuesday at 14:57 Share Posted Tuesday at 14:57 (edited) Press conference at 3pm Edited Tuesday at 14:58 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lighthouse Posted Tuesday at 15:13 Author Share Posted Tuesday at 15:13 F**k me, Diallo, I forgot he ever existed in a Saints shirt. Possibly the biggest non-entity footballer we've ever had, I literally can't remember one thing he did here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted Tuesday at 15:21 Share Posted Tuesday at 15:21 7 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: F**k me, Diallo, I forgot he ever existed in a Saints shirt. Possibly the biggest non-entity footballer we've ever had, I literally can't remember one thing he did here. I don't even remember him?? 🤔 No, Seriously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted Tuesday at 15:26 Author Share Posted Tuesday at 15:26 4 minutes ago, Patrick Bateman said: I don't even remember him?? 🤔 No, Seriously! I thought they made energy efficient lightbulbs but apparently he was actually a footballer as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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