Window Cleaner Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 Liverpool fans are not confident. Swansea more or less copied our tactics and they're worried teams have got them sussed out. Henderson and Clyne have knocks as well so they're doubtful. Depends if they play Matip or not I expect. I think he's been cleared to play now so that will make a bit of difference to their defence. Just don't understand Klopp's refusal to play Sakho, Klavan is a clown, Matip wasn't available and yet he continues with his obstination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 Depends if they play Matip or not I expect. I think he's been cleared to play now so that will make a bit of difference to their defence. Just don't understand Klopp's refusal to play Sakho, Klavan is a clown, Matip wasn't available and yet he continues with his obstination. Matip came on in the Swansea game so I'd expect him to play on Wednesday, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 Have you considered their intention might be to get Sakho and Liverpool want us to wait until after the semi final so he can't play? Then he is an idiot. Because we should never have sold Fonte without having a replacement. Could all have been done on Thursday. Only a muppet would expect Liverpool to strengthen our team right before a cup semi final against them. There is absolutely no defence for what he has done with Fonte, the timing is horrendous and could very well cot us a cup final. I just hope for all our sakes that our best player and captain is fit!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 Then he is an idiot. Because we should never have sold Fonte without having a replacement. Could all have been done on Thursday. Only a muppet would expect Liverpool to strengthen our team right before a cup semi final against them. There is absolutely no defence for what he has done with Fonte, the timing is horrendous and could very well cot us a cup final. I just hope for all our sakes that our best player and captain is fit!! would he really have played Fonte if he was about to leave the next day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 would he really have played Fonte if he was about to leave the next day? No, too risky. Would you buy a car that had been in an accident the day before? More to the point, would he have been fully committed if a deal had been agreed and he knew that he was leaving next day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 No, too risky. Would you buy a car that had been in an accident the day before? More to the point, would he have been fully committed if a deal had been agreed and he knew that he was leaving next day? Players about to leave are never played. You cant risk that they get injured in that game and then the deal fall through. Still a few hundred tickets left I noticed. Just off to collect mine. Excited now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 I was wrong about the first leg. I want to be wrong about this leg too please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjurwi Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 If VvD is out i'd like to se ......................FF................ Cedric. Yosh.Stephens.Bertrand. McQueen ................Clasie.....Romeo................... .....................Tadic.......................... .............Long........JayRod................... Or ...................FF..................... Cedric...Yosh....Stephens.....Bertrand ..........Clasie........Romeo.......... Redmond.......Tadic........Jayrod ...................Long..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 If VvD is out i'd like to se ......................FF................ Cedric. Yosh.Stephens.Bertrand. McQueen ................Clasie.....Romeo................... .....................Tadic.......................... .............Long........JayRod................... Or ...................FF..................... Cedric...Yosh....Stephens.....Bertrand ..........Clasie........Romeo.......... Redmond.......Tadic........Jayrod ...................Long..................... Why would you want them to take a huge risk and switch to a formation they haven't used under Puel? Last time was under Koeman many months ago and it is a huge risk using it unprepared. Only worth switching if they've had weeks of preparation in that system in training as a back up to the 433, no evidence atm Puel ever intends to use that system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai27 Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 Why would you want them to take a huge risk and switch to a formation they haven't used under Puel? Last time was under Koeman many months ago and it is a huge risk using it unprepared. Only worth switching if they've had weeks of preparation in that system in training as a back up to the 433, no evidence atm Puel ever intends to use that system. Agreed. It would do more harm than good defensively if we were to switch. Assuming VVD is out, my team would be unchanged from Sunday with Stephens taking his place and Long coming on a bit earlier. Same game plan with quick build up putting pressure on them from the start. If we sit back the entire game and invite them to attack then it's never going to end well (might have worked once at St. Mary's but I doubt it will do at Anfield). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 Is Davis injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 -----------------------------Forster----------------------------- -Cedric-----------Yoshi-------------Bertrand------McQueen- ------------Clasie---------Davis---------Romeu--------------- -------Redmond---------Rodriguez---------Tadic------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 Is Davis injured? Oh right, there's that. In that case I'd play Hojbjerg there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 Some hope: "van Dijk, he is having a scan and I am waiting for the results at the moment,” said Puel. “It was a good kick on his ankle, and he could not continue in the game yesterday. "It’s not serious, but I don’t know if he can participate in this game. We will see in the next days before the game.” Puel added: "It's better for Davis. We will see tomorrow in the training session if he can participate in this game or not." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArgentinianSaint Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 So exciited about this semi final, any news on vvd? If he is not fit, who is going to play, Stephens yoshi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 quick question, do you have to pay for parking if collecting tickets from SMS? Years since I did that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 quick question, do you have to pay for parking if collecting tickets from SMS? Years since I did that. No, you get half an hour or an hour for free now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 Cheers Ash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImproveOurAtmosphere Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 ket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 (edited) So exciited about this semi final, any news on vvd? If he is not fit, who is going to play, Stephens yoshi? I'd not get too excited about it if I were you. Our semi final record against sides from Liverpool is pretty awful. I should know, I went to all of those in the 80s. Edited 23 January, 2017 by Window Cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 ket Probably would help to improve the atmosphere, though wouldn't recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 ket Great first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 ket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 ket This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 We will win the tie....and go to Wembley. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 ket Might help VVD's foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 We couldn't be playing them at a better time. Plymouth restricted them to one goal in 180 minutes, Swansea gave them a thumping and even Sunderland took a point. Theyve not won any last 6 and we are already 1 up If we get at them early and snatch a goal could be game over and party time for us :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 We couldn't be playing them at a better time. Plymouth restricted them to one goal in 180 minutes, Swansea gave them a thumping and even Sunderland took a point. Theyve not won any last 6 and we are already 1 up If we get at them early and snatch a goal could be game over and party time for us :) In my long years of watching Saints play every single one of those things you've said points towards us getting royally thumped and going out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 In my long years of watching Saints play every single one of those things you've said points towards us getting royally thumped and going out! I'd say more heroic failure. Van Dijk fails a last fitness test and we battle gamely for 90 minutes then lose in extra time with us having a big decision go against us, with us all left ruing our luck and claiming we'd have won if Van Dijk had been fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 Feeling quite positive about it but can't see us beating Manure at Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 I'm confident! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 With the prospect of a Man Utd v Liverpool final, they'll be a lot of powerful people baying for it to happen, the TV mobs will be rubbing their hands in anticipation. Who's the referee...........? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 Feeling quite positive about it but can't see us beating Manure at Wembley. I dont think Man U have ever beaten us at Wembley but I have seen Saints beat Man U at Wembley so there is always a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Pete Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 With the prospect of a Man Utd v Liverpool final, they'll be a lot of powerful people baying for it to happen, the TV mobs will be rubbing their hands in anticipation. Who's the referee...........? Martin Atkinson. At least it's not the same ref from first leg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 I'd say more heroic failure. Van Dijk fails a last fitness test and we battle gamely for 90 minutes then lose in extra time with us having a big decision go against us, with us all left ruing our luck and claiming we'd have won if Van Dijk had been fit. To be fair the stories written isn't it? Us holding out till the end of extra time and the one of our ex players scoring in the last minute, so TV can talk about how plucky we are, our support talk about "what if Van Dijk" and the press patronise us for how well we've done, but how it's a magical moment at Anfield and shows why the players move there. I really f*cking hope i'm wrong, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 To be fair the stories written isn't it? Us holding out till the end of extra time and the one of our ex players scoring in the last minute, so TV can talk about how plucky we are, our support talk about "what if Van Dijk" and the press patronise us for how well we've done, but how it's a magical moment at Anfield and shows why the players move there. I really f*cking hope i'm wrong, but... And don't forget the atmosphere created by those brilliant Liverpool fans, another great cup night at Anfield. Then the scoring player, probably Lallana will talk with affection about his old club but he's a Liverpool player now and had a job to do and how pleased he is to be in the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 Just enjoy it. A semi final at Anfield. This is our cup final ! (Only joking) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalisburySaints Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 And don't forget the atmosphere created by those brilliant Liverpool fans, another great cup night at Anfield. Then the scoring player, probably Lallana will talk with affection about his old club but he's a Liverpool player now and had a job to do and how pleased he is to be in the final. i don't think Lallana will talk about us with any affection!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChudSaint Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-train-ahead-southampton-tie-12496894.amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/jan/23/jurgen-klopp-liverpool-southampton-efl-cup This seems a little over the top? Probably good news for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 23 January, 2017 Share Posted 23 January, 2017 Same starting XI as today, huge game. Everyone who can needs to get a ticket and get up there! 90 mins from Wembley. COYS!!!! We will clearly start with Davis and Clasie if fit. PS your geography is terrible, it takes well over an hour and a half to get from Anfield to Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 24 January, 2017 Share Posted 24 January, 2017 Anyone got one or two spaces in their car for the trip up on wednesday? Train prices have shot up over the weekend, was waiting to hear back from someone before booking and now I can't afford the f*cking fare price. Obviously more than happy to pay petrol money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 24 January, 2017 Share Posted 24 January, 2017 Huge game. We need to try to score and make them score three. Not too hopeful but you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 24 January, 2017 Share Posted 24 January, 2017 Anyone got one or two spaces in their car for the trip up on wednesday? Train prices have shot up over the weekend, was waiting to hear back from someone before booking and now I can't afford the f*cking fare price. Obviously more than happy to pay petrol money. Why not try Southampton -away travel http://southamptonawaytravel.co.uk/cup-fixtures/efl-cup/liverpool-efl/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 24 January, 2017 Share Posted 24 January, 2017 Anyone got one or two spaces in their car for the trip up on wednesday? Train prices have shot up over the weekend, was waiting to hear back from someone before booking and now I can't afford the f*cking fare price. Obviously more than happy to pay petrol money. I think Ladysaint said he had a spare place in car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 24 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 24 January, 2017 Anyone got one or two spaces in their car for the trip up on wednesday? Train prices have shot up over the weekend, was waiting to hear back from someone before booking and now I can't afford the f*cking fare price. Obviously more than happy to pay petrol money. I'm going up tomorrow morning from Basingstoke and back Thursday. Happy to give you a lift up tomorrow if that fits in with your plans. Bit of a squeeze in the car mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 24 January, 2017 Share Posted 24 January, 2017 Liverpool train ahead of Southampton tie - and there's no sign of Coutinho or Clyne http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-train-ahead-southampton-tie-12496894 Some good news at least if those two are out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellboysaint Posted 24 January, 2017 Share Posted 24 January, 2017 If VVD isn't fit then Les's lie about a replacement coming in before Fonte being allowed to leave will bite us on the ass big time. Absolute cock up from the board that could potentially cost us our best chance of a Wembley final for years. Totally agree. This is a massive week and there is no Fonte replacement. If we go out of both cups the board is responsible. I hope Stephens steps up but Yoshida and Stephens is not what we would have hoped for in these big games. I hope Les takes his share of the blame for a potential cock up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 24 January, 2017 Share Posted 24 January, 2017 Totally agree. This is a massive week and there is no Fonte replacement. If we go out of both cups the board is responsible. I hope Stephens steps up but Yoshida and Stephens is not what we would have hoped for in these big games. I hope Les takes his share of the blame for a potential cock up. 1. How was Les or anyone at the club able to predict that our best player would go down injured 3 days before this game? 2. So you're suggesting we play a player who's heart isn't in it and knows he'll be moving to a new club later that week anyway.... 3. Fonte hasn't played for about a month. Why would the club want to continue paying wages (and potentially make suitors look elsewhere) to a player that isn't playing and isn't part of the match day squad. Even if Fonte's transfer hadn't already been secured, he would not be playing Wednesday. Absolute ridiculous statement and you clearly know nothing about how transfers take place. As frustrating as it is, we have transfer targets which we do not let out in the media. Deals take time, I have no doubt that come the end of the window we'll have a new CB (IMO it will be Sahko. Liverpool aren't going to strengthen us before a game against them are they). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 24 January, 2017 Share Posted 24 January, 2017 Totally agree. This is a massive week and there is no Fonte replacement. If we go out of both cups the board is responsible. I hope Stephens steps up but Yoshida and Stephens is not what we would have hoped for in these big games. I hope Les takes his share of the blame for a potential cock up. Totally agree. Some will argue that Reed has been unlucky with VVDs injury, but why gamble on it - particularly now so close to our biggest game of season. Fonte wouldn't refuse to play, hes said that. Reed also spoke about his professionalism and how if he stayed hed remain captain so there were no concerns with this side. Said at the time that it was potential suicide unless he announced his replacement that night as promised.... He didnt and now were sat going into this huge game with Jack whose had 80 mins at RB and 30 mins at CB partnering our no.3 (Yoshida) Total joke and could genuinely cost us a trophy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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