jamesfp1 Posted 14 May, 2015 Share Posted 14 May, 2015 2pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 14 May, 2015 Share Posted 14 May, 2015 (edited) Good point from one of the comments: The irony of it all is that teams are so desperate to chase the 4th CL spot, they might end up costing the league that 4th CL spot because of their lack of commitment to the Europa League. Currently England is 2nd in the UEFA co-efficient. However, based on the last 4 seasons Germany will leap frog them next season (unless English teams drastically outperform German teams). That would put England in 3rd, with Serie A only needing a 4 point swing to overtake England, demoting the EPL to just 3 CL places - bearing in mind Serie A still has 3 teams in Europe earning them coefficient points while England has none, and this seasons swing currently stands at +5 in Serie A's favour. So, if English, German & Italian teams have similar seasons next year, England will lose it's 4th place to Italy and the lack of commitment to the Europa League will be a big part of that. I've already seen the calculations elsewhere - it will take around 2-4 years of Italy winning it and England failing to get past the QF stage for this to happen. The +4 and +5 stuff up there is nonsense, England loses 7 points just from Man U's 2011 final appearance dropping off the coefficient this season and they're still comfortably ahead after that. Worst-case scenario: what’s the earliest the Premier League could realistically lose its fourth Champions League place? http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11945/9765327/premier-league-to-lose-champions-league-spot-coefficients-explained To wildly predict the future, England’s fourth place will not be affected for the 2015/16 season, should be protected for the 2016/17 season, but may come under threat for the 2017/18 season - but only if Italian clubs consistently out-perform English clubs across both European competitions for the rest of this season and next season. Edited 14 May, 2015 by The9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 14 May, 2015 Share Posted 14 May, 2015 Sadly Gallagher picked up an injury Monday night, back and pelvis, so is unlikely to be fit for Saturday. A shame having just broken into the first team squad for the Leicester game. Looked to be fit enough in the build up video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 14 May, 2015 Share Posted 14 May, 2015 From what I saw of the U-21s on Monday he doesn't look comfortable on the wing and was too easily controlled by the full back - not quite the pace to go past them, although he did try. More effective centrally from what I've seen. He may have been carrying an injury which affected his pace though - for his size he's no slouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 14 May, 2015 Share Posted 14 May, 2015 From what I saw of the U-21s on Monday he doesn't look comfortable on the wing and was too easily controlled by the full back - not quite the pace to go past them, although he did try. More effective centrally from what I've seen. He may have been carrying an injury which affected his pace though - for his size he's no slouch. Scored the screamer in the final coming from the wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 15 May, 2015 Share Posted 15 May, 2015 After a disgusting lack of faith on my part after the last match (Plus a well deserved reprimand from Redslo)......Let's stuff the bastards!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 15 May, 2015 Share Posted 15 May, 2015 Preview: http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/content.php?610-PREVIEW-SAINTS-vs-Aston-Villa-Barclays-Premier-League Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 15 May, 2015 Share Posted 15 May, 2015 The first game I've been able to get to since the Burnley game. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 15 May, 2015 Share Posted 15 May, 2015 Scored the screamer in the final coming from the wing Oh, absolutely, when he moved inside: I was referring to his attempts to beat them on the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintroyt Posted 15 May, 2015 Share Posted 15 May, 2015 I have two tickets for villa available in the kings land block 32 together face ticket price to secure 07734777424 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughieslastminutegoal Posted 15 May, 2015 Share Posted 15 May, 2015 On course for the best ever finish in the premier league after having the first team ripped asunder and having to do a complete rebuild.... And dopey feckers like you are actually implying he will soon be considered for the sack.... Get a serious grip of your teats. Never heard so much BS. Read what he actually said. The early season success is protecting Koeman for the time being, but if we start next season as we are finishing this one the club will learn that goodwill can erode quickly. I think it's very clear he meant the club will learn that the goodwill of fans can erode quickly. That didn't mean that he thought he club would soon consider him for the sack, just that fans' patience can be short if things carry on next season as they are finishing this. I can't see there's much to disagree with there. Pretty much a statement of fact. That doesn't mean I think Koeman will or should be sacked either, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint97 Posted 15 May, 2015 Share Posted 15 May, 2015 So nervous for this game now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 15 May, 2015 Share Posted 15 May, 2015 So nervous for this game now. On current form, you've every right to be. That said, I think we'll dig out a win. Last home game, and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint97 Posted 15 May, 2015 Share Posted 15 May, 2015 On current form, you've every right to be. That said, I think we'll dig out a win. Last home game, and all that. Fingers crossed. No win, no europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 15 May, 2015 Share Posted 15 May, 2015 Nigel Adkins is returning to St. Mary's tomorrow! Guest of the club's board and should be pitch-side before the game to talk to the fans and all that sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 15 May, 2015 Share Posted 15 May, 2015 Fingers crossed. No win, no europe. Not necessarily, but wouldn't like to gamble on Swansea not winning either of their last two as well as us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 15 May, 2015 Share Posted 15 May, 2015 Nigel Adkins is returning to St. Mary's tomorrow! Guest of the club's board and should be pitch-side before the game to talk to the fans and all that sort of thing. When did this come about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 15 May, 2015 Share Posted 15 May, 2015 When did this come about? Been on the agenda for a while but finally managed to tie Nigel down for this one. He's been spending a lot of time out in the US watching MLS clubs and doing various conferences on coaching and sporting professionalism etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 15 May, 2015 Share Posted 15 May, 2015 You have to admit it's a little unusual. Not like he's a retired legend of yesteryear. Not knocking it fair play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 I wonder if we're lining Nigel up for a job alongside Ronald ready for when he runs off to Barca at the end of next season? (-; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Nigel Adkins is returning to St. Mary's tomorrow! Guest of the club's board and should be pitch-side before the game to talk to the fans and all that sort of thing. after the disgraceful way Cortese refused to even have his name mentioned in the match day programme etc after he was sacked it's nice to see, not for the first time, the current board righting the wrongs that made the club look, to put it bluntly, bloody childish. The biggest fault with NC in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 I'd welcome Adkins back in a youth coaching capacity any day, sadly I think such roles are probably beneath a man of his talents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 2pm Seeing the game starts at 12.45, I think you're a little misinformed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Nigel Adkins is returning to St. Mary's tomorrow! Guest of the club's board and should be pitch-side before the game to talk to the fans and all that sort of thing. Good move, showing Ronald how a respected ex-manager is treated when he returns to the club, rather than the deserved contempt shown to Pochettino and Saggy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Seeing the game starts at 12.45, I think you're a little misinformed. Box of frogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 I'd welcome Adkins back in a youth coaching capacity any day, sadly I think such roles are probably beneath a man of his talents. Thoroughly agree with you. It would really be a huge statement of intent were we too bring him back in this capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Gazza; Clyne Fonte Toby Bertrand Wanyama JWP Davis Mane Pelle Elia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Seeing the game starts at 12.45, I think you're a little misinformed. Art, I'm pretty sure James was referring to RK's pre match conference the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Box of frogs. Now then, be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Art, I'm pretty sure James was referring to RK's pre match conference the other day. Better posting the kickoff time than having people missing the game. Posted the ideal Media software TVMC to you to install. Takes 2 minutes to install and will have the game for those unable to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Thanks, ART! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Dr Barry Gale is in the stadium........we will meet this forward thinking sports psychologist in the flesh methinks. Tom Davis seems a really amiable chap,just received a nice tweet from him.......he throughly enjoyed working with Southampton FC. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Reed and Elia dropped to the bench I see, replaced by JWP and Long in the starting XI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Starting XI looks strong. Bench is a bit worrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumstead_Saint Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Gazza.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Why has Davis been replaced? Neither are great but I'm more confident with Kelvin in goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Why has Davis been replaced? Neither are great but I'm more confident with Kelvin in goal. Because the coaching team and manager want to assess the possibilities of using Gazza next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Can't see us winning this one either. Sorry. Gazza in goal. Whoopsy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneawol Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Why has Davis been replaced? Neither are great but I'm more confident with Kelvin in goal. Guess for another look at Gazzaniga. He needs a good game that is for sure. Can't make any slip ups like he did last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Can we tap up Vlaar afterwards please? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Where is he? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Starting XI looks strong. Bench is a bit worrying. Pretty standard Saints bench from this season really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Guess for another look at Gazzaniga. He needs a good game that is for sure. Can't make any slip ups like he did last week He won't be playing next year so not sure why we are gambling with him in this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Because the coaching team and manager want to assess the possibilities of using Gazza next season. Don't scare me with the notion they aren't going to get a keeper in the summer. Interesting to see if defence has any confidence in him. After the mess up early last game they visibly stopped involving him. Think Kelvin should have been given this game. Also disappointed to see one of the few players who looked good last week(reed) dropped instantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 One thing is for sure. You can bet Sherwood will be saying "test the keeper, because he's pants" Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Prediction 0-2 loss. We need Swansea to lose, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Don't scare me with the notion they aren't going to get a keeper in the summer. Interesting to see if defence has any confidence in him. After the mess up early last game they visibly stopped involving him. Think Kelvin should have been given this game. Also disappointed to see one of the few players who looked good last week(reed) dropped instantly. It's just what Koeman said in an interview with Blacmore after last week's game. Took it to mean one keeper or two required for next season myself. As for Reed, well I just don't think that Koeman rates him as starting material just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 Now then, be nice�� No problems Norm. I consider it CB's seal of approval for whenever I post a decent post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 16 May, 2015 Share Posted 16 May, 2015 One thing is for sure. You can bet Sherwood will be saying "test the keeper, because he's pants" Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Villa players will know this anyway, what was it last season? 3 shots 3 goals? Need a huge improvement on the no shows against Leicester and Sunderland. This is a must win but it's hard to be confident with this clown in goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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