readingsaint Posted 28 August, 2015 Share Posted 28 August, 2015 Stek Cedric Fonte Caulker Yoshida Romeu Wanyama Rodriguez Mane Tadic Pelle Like this innovative formation, 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1, beefs up the spine of the team! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted 28 August, 2015 Share Posted 28 August, 2015 Can't imagine that Norwich will trouble us overmuch, unless of course we play some sort of freak team and pump long balls up to Pelle all afternoon. When have we ever done that...? I actually think that Norwich will trouble us unless we play well, because every team in the league is good enough to beat us if we drop our (usual) standards by 5-10%. I'm not sure playing Davis in front of Wanyama & Romeu makes for a great midfield, but I think opting for Mane or Juanmi in there is asking for more long balls, as there will be huge gaps between defence & attack, and we won't have enough of the ball. Has Tadic ever played centrally? I'm guessing he isn't very good there, which is a shame as he's probably the ideal player in terms of his role and creativity to play there. For example: Stek Cedric Fonte Yoshida Targett Romeu Davis JWP* Tadic Mane Pelle *Maybe Juanmi on the right - I'm not convinced by JWP but at least as a midfielder he'd be better at supporting the full back and would get chance to put some crosses in with his fabled right foot, might be able to find a bit more space & time out there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett24 Posted 28 August, 2015 Share Posted 28 August, 2015 Stek Cedric Fonte Yoshida Targett Romeu Wanyama/Reed JWP* Tadic Mane Pelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 28 August, 2015 Share Posted 28 August, 2015 I would like to see some pace down either wing with a creative player in the hole Mane Tadic Jrod ----Pelle---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 28 August, 2015 Share Posted 28 August, 2015 We're either going to lose thanks to a defensive mistake or we will stuff them 6-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 28 August, 2015 Share Posted 28 August, 2015 Norwich slaughtered Sunderland and should have beaten Stoke. They are a fast attacking team and hungry for scalps. Saints 0 - Norwich 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 28 August, 2015 Share Posted 28 August, 2015 Stek Soares Fonte Yoshi Martina ----Wanyama Romeu------- Mane ----Juanmi-----JRod ------------Pelle----------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 28 August, 2015 Share Posted 28 August, 2015 Usually I find you annoying as hell - but this is sadly spot on - not 0-3 though Norwich slaughtered Sunderland and should have beaten Stoke. They are a fast attacking team and hungry for scalps. Saints 0 - Norwich 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG Posted 28 August, 2015 Share Posted 28 August, 2015 Relax i'm going to this one and have a 100% record this season (3-0 Vitesse). It's in the bag. Failing that you can get 4s on a Norwich victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 28 August, 2015 Share Posted 28 August, 2015 Really can't see us winning this one either. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 28 August, 2015 Share Posted 28 August, 2015 Back to the basis that served us well last season. Stek Soares Fonte Yoshi Targett ----Wanyama Romeu------- Mane ----Davis-----Tadic ------------Pelle----------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 28 August, 2015 Share Posted 28 August, 2015 Feel a bit like I did after going to the Sheffield Utd away with Everton looming on the following Saturday......... Hopefully the outcome from then will happen again, just being a Saints fan of many years experience it never quite seems to roll like that. Roll on the International break and hope that the fire gets re lit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatello Posted 28 August, 2015 Share Posted 28 August, 2015 *Maybe Juanmi on the right - I'm not convinced by JWP but at least as a midfielder he'd be better at supporting the full back and would get chance to put some crosses in with his fabled right foot, might be able to find a bit more space & time out there too. I mentioned this (in passing) in the 'JWP needs a defense, etc, yada, yada, yada' thread. It's the one position where he's looked suitable. And as you've referenced, it provides some stability for Cedric to overlap. Ultimately, Prowse isn't ready to operate in the final thirds of the pitch, so it's the only position where I think he would warrant any game time. -------------Stek---------------- Cedric--Fonte--Yoshida--Targett ------Wanyama--Romeu------- JWP--------Mane-------Tadic -------------Pelle-------------- If no Wanyama, then Reed. If no Mane, then Juanmi. Maybe JRod/Long coming on second half to meet JWP crosses late on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 28 August, 2015 Share Posted 28 August, 2015 Back to the basis that served us well last season. Stek Soares Fonte Yoshi Targett ----Wanyama Romeu------- Mane ----Davis-----Tadic ------------Pelle----------- This would be my team as well. Davis can drop back if need be whereas we've had 4 out and out attackers previously which is suicidal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 28 August, 2015 Share Posted 28 August, 2015 Nickers Off Ready When I Come Home; stuff the keepers comments about us in disarray up his jersey, come on boys, win for the fans, so miserable right now, a bit of luck, a break, ref on our side for a change, and kick towards the Northam second half please?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 28 August, 2015 Share Posted 28 August, 2015 We are crap, so are Norwich. 5-4 home win Saints 5 Norwich 4 .... that brings back good memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Unfortunately this is one of my sure-fire losses of the season, never been so sure we're going to lose as I am for this Sunday. Get your bets on a 2-1 Norwich win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Tadic is a must start. The only player with a brain in our team. If Pelle hasn't scored by 60mins I'd like to see him replaced with Juanmi. We'd be forced to play it on the deck. We used to be good at that remember. He might have a brain but he doesn't always use it, if hopes rest on him then indeed it is going to be a long season. And besides isn't he carrying an injury or illness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 He might have a brain but he doesn't always use it, if hopes rest on him then indeed it is going to be a long season. And besides isn't he carrying an injury or illness? Tadic interview in echo says he is 100% now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogwoppit Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 As always, I want us to win. However, based on our performances this season and especially after Thursday, I'm not confident of even getting a draw. Confidence is probably low, no change in personnel from Thursday, except possibly Mane will actually be fit to play and then what formation will Ron decide on? I think that if we go a goal down in the first 20 minutes we could get a hammering. Anyway, I will be there with my 6 year old son.....COYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintStinger Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 One of the key things for me is getting Tadic back as a rugular starter. He has to start starting. And he has to show his first 5 months for of last season form again sharpish. He seems to be the only player we have that get's the best out of Pelle. He actually has the vision and skill to make those lovely little through balls and create clear chances. We know he can do it. Mane again has to start, obviously. So no room for JRod for me. He's simply not up to speed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint97 Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 ---------------Stek---------- Cedric Fonte Caulker Yoshida -------Wanyama Romeu---- JWP-----------Mane-------Tadic ---------------Pelle----------- Would be disappointed if we don't have this as a line-up, obvious that Tadic has to start and Targett should not. Reed in for Victor if he's not fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 RK says that we HAVE to win this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 RK says that we HAVE to win this game You love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 If we aren't signing any AMCs, I'd like to see Hesketh at least making the bench. He's going to be a good player and isn't exactly going to be worse than Davis or JWP in that role, certainly not in the final third. I mean the AMC role in front of our solid DMs does seem perfect for a certain Uruguayan really I disagree. People always say, "lets play the kids, they can't be worse than the senior players," then when they play they get slated. JWP and Targett are prime example of that, widely criticized so far this season but both considered brighter prospects so far by the coaches and management. It's the same with Reed, who seems to be the answer to our problems according to some people, when in fact he is very raw and prone to some rash challenges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 RK says that we HAVE to win this game Must win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Without a change in attitude, tactics and personnel we are going to get hammered at home again. That performance Thursday night was an insult to the supporters. There need to be big changes across the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 I'd switch to a straight 442, or 4411. This means the full backs don't have to get forward so much, plus they'll have some protection in front of them. JWP and Tadic crossing for Pelle/Mane. ____________Stek Cedric__Fonte__Yoshida__Targett JWP__Wanyama/Reed__Romeu__Tadic __________Mane/Juanmi _______________Pelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_lambden Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Too early to say must-win? -----------------Stek---------------- --Soares--Fonte--Caulker--Targett ------------Victor---Romeu-------- --Mane---------Tadic-------Davis-- ---------------Pelle----------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Not arsed. Season over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 I disagree. People always say, "lets play the kids, they can't be worse than the senior players," then when they play they get slated. JWP and Targett are prime example of that, widely criticized so far this season but both considered brighter prospects so far by the coaches and management. It's the same with Reed, who seems to be the answer to our problems according to some people, when in fact he is very raw and prone to some rash challenges. The worst case of that so far this year has been 'let's play Juanmi'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 ---------------Stek---------- Cedric Fonte Caulker Yoshida -------Wanyama Romeu---- JWP-----------Mane-------Tadic ---------------Pelle----------- Would be disappointed if we don't have this as a line-up, obvious that Tadic has to start and Targett should not. Reed in for Victor if he's not fit. Victor looks OK in the training pictures. Will be disappointed if we start with JWP instead of Davis. Don't like Yoshida at LB, we have to play Targett, unless Martina could play there. Hopefully Bertrand will be back next game, though I'm not confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 I see we have Jon Moss on the whistle tomorrow, what joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 The worst case of that so far this year has been 'let's play Juanmi'. I would say that's fair enough as he has been capped by Spain. I'd be surprised if Spain have capped a player worse than J Rod is at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Not arsed. Season over. Ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintmonkey1979 Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Anyone know what time the players arrive? My step daughter wants to do the autograph thing. If it keeps her happy, it keeps the mrs happy and that makes my life easier, so any help would be great. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 He has to start starting. . Tactical nous at its finest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 RK says that we HAVE to win this game Everton don't HAVE to win their game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Everton don't HAVE to win their game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 [ATTACH=CONFIG]1817[/ATTACH] Why don't you try and stop typing the same thing three times a day every day, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintMB Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 I'm going, but I don't really care about the result tomorrow. The main thing I want to see is that we're playing football. Crafting chances through good movement and skill on the ball. Caulker hoofing the ball up from the back to Pelle for 75mins is not what I bought a ST to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Benali Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Do not understand why people are picking JWP. He has been awful. Would rather give someone else a chance then continue with what we have been doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 My team FWIW Stek Cedric - Fonte - Caulker - Yoshi Wanyama - Romeu Mané - Juanmi - Tadic Pelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Stekelenburg Cedric Fonte Caulker Yoshida Wanyama Romeu Davis Mane Tadic Pelle Subs: Kelv Targett Martina Reed JWP JRod Juanmi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Monkey Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Do not understand why people are picking JWP. He has been awful. Would rather give someone else a chance then continue with what we have been doing. Or just not continue it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Draw for me, Norwich will not be a pushover especially how we are playing atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonnick Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Preview is now up on my blog: http://theitchenperspective.blogspot.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 win tomorrow and will see us about 10th going into the international break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 Plus we have the SKY curse (if that still exists) Not after we won three televised away games in a week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del boy Posted 29 August, 2015 Share Posted 29 August, 2015 win tomorrow and will see us about 10th going into the international break A win and we'd go above Chelsea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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