trousers Posted 28 February, 2009 Posted 28 February, 2009 So, Ipswich on Tuesday.... Select a winning starting line-up for third game on the trot or bring in a one or two fresh legs? My gut feel is to start with the same 11 again. Thoughts?
Channon's Sideburns Posted 28 February, 2009 Posted 28 February, 2009 So, Ipswich on Tuesday.... Select a winning starting line-up for third game on the trot or bring in a one or two fresh legs? My gut feel is to start with the same 11 again. Thoughts? Same 11, Same Subs...Same fooookin pants. DO NOT CHANGE A THING UNLESS WE HAVE TO.....
70's Mike Posted 28 February, 2009 Posted 28 February, 2009 Same 11, Same Subs...Same fooookin pants. DO NOT CHANGE A THING UNLESS WE HAVE TO..... agreed , afterall ipswich played today as well
NickG Posted 28 February, 2009 Posted 28 February, 2009 (edited) Lallana looked in pain after the knock so expect him to be injured/rested Edited 28 February, 2009 by NickG
Micky Posted 28 February, 2009 Posted 28 February, 2009 It ain't broken - don't fix it. Forced changes only please...
saint_ed Posted 28 February, 2009 Posted 28 February, 2009 Lallana definitely won't be available on Tuesday so I would expect that to be the only change.
sperm_john Posted 28 February, 2009 Posted 28 February, 2009 regardless of the win today, I actually think we are gonna get some kind of result at ipswich tues...hmmm time to bet maybe
L1Minus10 Posted 1 March, 2009 Posted 1 March, 2009 Schneiderlin for Lallana, Wotton on the bench if fit.
Saint Fan CaM Posted 1 March, 2009 Posted 1 March, 2009 Schneiderlin for Lallana, Wotton on the bench if fit. I don't think Schneiderlin is correct guy for the right flank - he got pulled into the middle far too often and is more comfortable playing a holding role at CM IMO. I would keep the team the same, but give Smith a chance on the right or possibly start with BWP.
BadgerBadger Posted 1 March, 2009 Posted 1 March, 2009 Keep it going with what's working and let injury dictate the changes - we don't have the luxury of being cute with our team selection. That said I've been impressed with Wottes subs - how many times have we rolled our eyes on bizarre subs during a game from Bulrey onwards
hypochondriac Posted 1 March, 2009 Posted 1 March, 2009 Keep it going with what's working and let injury dictate the changes - we don't have the luxury of being cute with our team selection. That said I've been impressed with Wottes subs - how many times have we rolled our eyes on bizarre subs during a game from Bulrey onwards Good subs apart from bringing saga off at Bristol city.
BadgerBadger Posted 1 March, 2009 Posted 1 March, 2009 Good subs apart from bringing saga off at Bristol city. Good point but I think we can forgive a minor idescresion considering what we're used to :roll:
saint_ed Posted 1 March, 2009 Posted 1 March, 2009 I don't think Schneiderlin is correct guy for the right flank - he got pulled into the middle far too often and is more comfortable playing a holding role at CM IMO. I would keep the team the same, but give Smith a chance on the right or possibly start with BWP. I agree, I would like to see Smith given a chance again.
SimonRichards Posted 1 March, 2009 Posted 1 March, 2009 Unless there are injured players, keep with a winning, confident side.
JibMcdo Posted 1 March, 2009 Posted 1 March, 2009 If we had a decent right back I would probably put James in the centre right position if Lallana's injured. But we haven't...
JibMcdo Posted 1 March, 2009 Posted 1 March, 2009 And also is McGoldrick playing in midfield going to work away from home?
saintwarwick Posted 1 March, 2009 Posted 1 March, 2009 I agree, I would like to see Smith given a chance again. I'm sorry but Smith is sh1te. I'd sooner play BWP on the right.
saintwarwick Posted 1 March, 2009 Posted 1 March, 2009 And also is McGoldrick playing in midfield going to work away from home? Well the opposition won't be expecting it so best time to try it. Thing is will Wotte stick with a 4-1-2-1-2 or change to a 4-5-1 as it's an away game.
saint_ed Posted 1 March, 2009 Posted 1 March, 2009 I'm sorry but Smith is sh1te. I'd sooner play BWP on the right. Well apparently so was Euell, Gillett, Davis, McGoldrick, James among others Smith is hungry to prove himself, and adds much needed pace. I think he deserves another chance, in the event of Lallana being injured just like those mentioned above have, or are beginning to prove themselves after numerous chances.
saintwarwick Posted 1 March, 2009 Posted 1 March, 2009 Well apparently so was Euell, Gillett, Davis, McGoldrick, James among others Smith is hungry to prove himself, and adds much needed pace. I think he deserves another chance, in the event of Lallana being injured just like those mentioned above have, or are beginning to prove themselves after numerous chances. But those players have proved themselves that they are capable, Smith, the Millwall reject, on the otherhand is just sh1te. I'd even put James on the right wing and bring Wotton in at right back.
Johnny Shearer Posted 1 March, 2009 Posted 1 March, 2009 Not being funny but I've always seen Ipswich as our bogey team. I'll be happy with a draw whatever the team.
docker-p Posted 1 March, 2009 Posted 1 March, 2009 I would say same 11, unless we can draft in a replacement for DMG.
ExSt Peter Saint Posted 1 March, 2009 Posted 1 March, 2009 As it's a diamond, presuming we stick to the same formation, I don't think Smith, even if he was a great winger, is the best for that for position. Spiderman in for Lallana as the only change. They should be able to play 3 games a week. It's not like we've had to do it every week all season.
Andoverian Posted 2 March, 2009 Posted 2 March, 2009 Assuming Lallana is out I would definately play Schneiderlin. He is the one who is likely to supply Saga and Euell with the sort of service they need to be effective.
Saintleigh Posted 2 March, 2009 Posted 2 March, 2009 SSN have just shown Marsdinho scoring at Portman Road in a 1-3 win. If we sign him by 12 o'clock he could be eligible for tomorrow night.
saint_ed Posted 2 March, 2009 Posted 2 March, 2009 But those players have proved themselves that they are capable, Smith, the Millwall reject, on the otherhand is just sh1te. I'd even put James on the right wing and bring Wotton in at right back. James is only just now proving himself as being adequate, and thats over a WHOLE season. Smith has had a handful of games. Give him a chance before totally writing him off. He did well against Man Utd in the cup and went on a fantastic run, before admittedly messing up the shot. But a 'sh1te' player would not have been able to ghost past one of the top defenses in Europe. We have very little pace in our side, so there is always room in the match day squad for a player like Smith.
brightspark Posted 2 March, 2009 Posted 2 March, 2009 Please don't change a winning team. That would be suicidal. They are learning how each other work, and if they really want to stay up, they will all work their socks of for 90 minutes. At this level, tiredness should never be an issue.
L1Minus10 Posted 2 March, 2009 Posted 2 March, 2009 Smith is a left footed winger and plays best on the left so... with our new coach having this unusual habit of putting players in their best positions, I would not expect Smith to start if Lallana is injured. The fact that he is even more lightweight and the fact that we are away from home are two other reasons. Anyone suggesting starting BWP is IMO, someone who can't tell a professional footballer from a complete steaming pile of useless sh!t.
saint_ed Posted 2 March, 2009 Posted 2 March, 2009 Smith is a left footed winger and plays best on the left so... with our new coach having this unusual habit of putting players in their best positions, I would not expect Smith to start if Lallana is injured. The fact that he is even more lightweight and the fact that we are away from home are two other reasons. Anyone suggesting starting BWP is IMO, someone who can't tell a professional footballer from a complete steaming pile of useless sh!t. And Schneiderlin is a central midfielder. What do you say to those suggesting that then? Smith has played right wing plenty of times in his career. Had McLaggon been fit then he would have been the obvious choice, but seeing as he isn't, we aren't left with too many options apart from Smith.
saintwarwick Posted 3 March, 2009 Posted 3 March, 2009 Smith is a left footed winger and plays best on the left so... with our new coach having this unusual habit of putting players in their best positions, I would not expect Smith to start if Lallana is injured. The fact that he is even more lightweight and the fact that we are away from home are two other reasons. Anyone suggesting starting BWP is IMO, someone who can't tell a professional footballer from a complete steaming pile of useless sh!t. And you think Smith is any better
hutch Posted 3 March, 2009 Posted 3 March, 2009 There's not a lot wrong with our away form this season. We're in the sh1t because of our dismal form at sms. It's not rocket science that you (should) play differently at home or away. So do other teams, so stick to the away style that's worked reasonably well so far this season. Plan 'B' seems to be working at home now (maybe), but no need to change the away style.
trousers Posted 3 March, 2009 Author Posted 3 March, 2009 "Saints have been boosted by the news that Adam Lallana will travel to Ipswich for tonight's Championship clash. The talented midfielder was substituted in the second half on Saturday after taking a knock, with Morgan Schneiderlin coming on in his place for the last twenty minutes. But the 20-year appears to have shaken off the worst of it and joins the Mark Wotte's squad, which has no other fresh injury concerns. "Everybody is fit," Wotte declared. "Paul Wotton is back and I've added Oscar Gobern and Matthew Paterson to the group to give me more options competition for places on the bench. I think it's a good strategy to never change a winning team." http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/articles/article.php?page_id=11443
SoccerMom Posted 3 March, 2009 Posted 3 March, 2009 If Adam doesn't make it, then Thomson should go on the right. Proper winger, bags of pace and on the right foot. He and James have played enough together in the past to be able to overlap properly.
trousers Posted 3 March, 2009 Author Posted 3 March, 2009 If Adam doesn't make it, then Thomson should go on the right. Proper winger, bags of pace and on the right foot. He and James have played enough together in the past to be able to overlap properly. Doesn't look like Thomson is in the squad.... Saints: (from) Davis, Forecast, James, Saeijs, Perry, Liptak, Skacel, Wotton, Gobern, Schneiderlin, Smith, Lallana, Gillett, Surman, Wright-Phillips, Euell, McGoldrick, Saganowski, Paterson.
dubai_phil Posted 3 March, 2009 Posted 3 March, 2009 "Saints have been boosted by the news that Adam Lallana will travel to Ipswich for tonight's Championship clash. The talented midfielder was substituted in the second half on Saturday after taking a knock, with Morgan Schneiderlin coming on in his place for the last twenty minutes. But the 20-year appears to have shaken off the worst of it and joins the Mark Wotte's squad, which has no other fresh injury concerns. "Everybody is fit," Wotte declared. "Paul Wotton is back and I've added Oscar Gobern and Matthew Paterson to the group to give me more options competition for places on the bench. I think it's a good strategy to never change a winning team." http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/articles/article.php?page_id=11443 Now THERE is a line from a Saints manager that we have not heard in a few years! All those Burley tinkerings and the JP lotto. Hope it works
saints_is_the_south Posted 3 March, 2009 Posted 3 March, 2009 Looks like Ipswich have a few injuries in defence, Thatcher & Voltz are both out tonight so hopefully we can exploit this.
the saint in winchester Posted 3 March, 2009 Posted 3 March, 2009 Doesn't look like Thomson is in the squad.... Saints: (from) Davis, Forecast, James, Saeijs, Perry, Liptak, Skacel, Wotton, Gobern, Schneiderlin, Smith, Lallana, Gillett, Surman, Wright-Phillips, Euell, McGoldrick, Saganowski, Paterson. No, Thomson is pencilled in to play for the Reserves tomorrow night ... unless his loan to Bournemouth is finalised in the next 24 hours. Like you, I'd sooner he was in the first team squad, but one step at a time.
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