trousers Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 (edited) 3 points please. I'd start Austin despite the "can't play 2+ games in one week" tag that he's often labelled with. Let's get another 50 - 60 minutes out of him and take it from there. And Lemina has to start (surely?) Forster Stephens* - VvD - Hoedt - Bertrand Hojbjerg - Romeu - Lemina Boufal - Tadic Austin Subs: McCarthy, Yoshida, JWP, Davis, Redmond, Gabbi, Long *assuming Cedric is still injured. Don't think we should have a back 5 at home to Leicester but given Stephen's excellent showing again yesterday I think he can do a job at right back Edited 11 December, 2017 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Anybody want to give some odds on Vardy getting horribly clattered early on. For me he's got it coming after injuring VVD, I suspect that's not been forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Anybody want to give some odds on Vardy getting horribly clattered early on. For me he's got it coming after injuring VVD, I suspect that's not been forgotten. VVD to take one for the team by taking him out? I expect the odds on that are better than evens. However, I expect any clued up ref will be aware of the possibility and might be looking to punish anything that looks like retribution overly harshly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 If Lemina doesn't start this one it's time to start worrying. PLEASE drop Redmond for Boufal. Otherwise same team (you know, Mauricio, like they did in the olden days), or give Austin a rest for the second half, replacing him with Gabbi when it gets stretched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKsaint Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Vardy did injure VDD on purpose. We must do the same on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Vardy did injure VDD on purpose. We must do the same on him. any ref will be super-aware of this and likely to come down harder on any retribution tackles. let's concentrate on winning the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verlaine1979 Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 3 points please. I'd start Austin despite the "can't play 2+ games in one week" tag that he's often labelled with. Let's get another 50 - 60 minutes out of him and take it from there. And Lemina has to start (surely?) Forster Stephens* - VvD - Hoedt - Bertrand Hojbjerg - Romeu - Lemina Boufal - Tadic Austin Subs: McCarthy, Yoshida, JWP, Davis, Redmond, Gabbi, Long *assuming Cedric is still injured. Don't think we should have a back 5 at home to Leicester but given Stephen's excellent showing again yesterday I think he can do a job at right back This is exactly the team I'd go with, assuming Austin can handle it. Let Lemina play a little higher than the other two midfielders and join in the press. Very solid through the middle + pretty much all the creativity we have in the squad out on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Vardy did injure VDD on purpose. We must do the same on him. He quite clearly didn't do it on purpose. No professional footballer (other than outright thugs like Keane), would go out with the intent to severely injury another professional. It was late and a bit naughty but there is no way, he tried to hurt him... Nothing will happen, all water under the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Think we might lose this one. They've found a bit of form and counter very well, with pace. However, knowing both managers, it could develop into a terrible game with both teams happy to pass it around in their own half for 90 minutes, waiting for the other team to attack so they can counter.... Forster Cedric/Pied Yoshida (seems a bit quicker than Hoedt) VvD Bertrand PEH Romeu Lemina Tadic Austin Boufal 0-2 Leicester (Vardy, Gray) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 He quite clearly didn't do it on purpose. No professional footballer (other than outright thugs like Keane), would go out with the intent to severely injury another professional. It was late and a bit naughty but there is no way, he tried to hurt him... Nothing will happen, all water under the bridge. I'm not so certain. Vardy is a snidey little c*nt and VVD had him in his pocket the whole game up until that point. Wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if his actions were deliberate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony F Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 He quite clearly didn't do it on purpose. No professional footballer (other than outright thugs like Keane), would go out with the intent to severely injury another professional. It was late and a bit naughty but there is no way, he tried to hurt him... Nothing will happen, all water under the bridge. Looking at the slo-mo replays at the time I really struggled to see how it could have been accidental. I shared your "no pro would intentionally injure another pro" view up until I saw that challenge. Despite his head pointing the other way at the "crunch moment" I am convinced he knew exactly what he was doing; away from a football pitch, it could have been cited as ABH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Vardy did injure VDD on purpose. We must do the same on him. I'll get a sniper in row z to take him out, will that do. FFS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 What's for sure is that no one will be happier with a Saints win than Glasgow. Always a first time for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 He quite clearly didn't do it on purpose. No professional footballer (other than outright thugs like Keane), would go out with the intent to severely injury another professional. It was late and a bit naughty but there is no way, he tried to hurt him... Nothing will happen, all water under the bridge. He quite clearly did, watch the replays again, that was no accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Kerplunk Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 This game will go against type for both managers. Us in a 6-5 thriller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_John Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 He quite clearly did, watch the replays again, that was no accident. Exactly, imo it was a clear deliberate stamp he isn't even looking at the ball only VvD foot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xED1143RMcI but we should wait until late in the game before taking kicking him (but tell him during the game that he is going to get a good kicking before the 90mins are up) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Ian Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 The scheduled referee is Chris Kavanagh, and will only be his sixth Premier League game. His first was our away game at WBA last season, and he also refereed our league cup win over Sunderland last season, so hopefully a good luck omen for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Cedric is fit again according to Pellegrino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintTex Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 So what do you think the reaction to Puel will be at St. Mary's Wednesday? polite clapping? collective yawn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 So what do you think the reaction to Puel will be at St. Mary's Wednesday? polite clapping? collective yawn? The reaction will have many interesting possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 I reckon Davis might be given a start for this one. It is nice to have players we can bring in who are equally as competent as those they are replacing. For me, Lemina, Boufal and Austin are no-brainers to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 I'll get a sniper in row z to take him out, will that do. FFS! Maybe not put him in row z, he might get knocked out by one of Cedric's crosses/shots before he get's the chance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 my team FF cedric vvd hoedt bertrand romeu lemina davis boufal tadic austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 He quite clearly didn't do it on purpose. No professional footballer (other than outright thugs like Keane), would go out with the intent to severely injury another professional. It was late and a bit naughty but there is no way, he tried to hurt him... Nothing will happen, all water under the bridge. Nice use of the "no true Scotsman" fallacy. I had a good view. Sadly, it looked deliberate to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Seriously wouldn't be surprised if MP sat Austin for Gabbi in this one. If he does play Austin for close to a full match then I would expect to see Gabbi start vs Chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Can we just play our best team at home against the opposition we really need to beat, even if 1-0 in the 93rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Pellegrino is like someone saving their favourite wine for 'best' and then never actually drinking it. Always seem to be opting for half a bottle of the midweeker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Rom to take Vardy out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 my team FF cedric vvd hoedt bertrand romeu lemina davis boufal tadic austin Agreed. With Redmond at home watching on telly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 For the Leicester forum guys watching , We don't hate you just the Dirty **** Vardy, Most of us are glad Puel went no matter how he's doing with you and finally we'll still finish above you this season ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 3 points please. I'd start Austin despite the "can't play 2+ games in one week" tag that he's often labelled with. Let's get another 50 - 60 minutes out of him and take it from there. And Lemina has to start (surely?) Forster Stephens* - VvD - Hoedt - Bertrand Hojbjerg - Romeu - Lemina Boufal - Tadic Austin Subs: McCarthy, Yoshida, JWP, Davis, Redmond, Gabbi, Long *assuming Cedric is still injured. Don't think we should have a back 5 at home to Leicester but given Stephen's excellent showing again yesterday I think he can do a job at right back Almost every time you do a team, it's the team I'd come up with, so it saves me a job! It's hard to tell with Pellegrino in charge, I don't think he knows what his best team is, but I think that line up gives creativity and solidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Exactly, imo it was a clear deliberate stamp he isn't even looking at the ball only VvD foot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xED1143RMcI but we should wait until late in the game before taking kicking him (but tell him during the game that he is going to get a good kicking before the 90mins are up) Anyone else still believe it was accidental after that?He wasn't even looking at the ball,only Virgils ankle.However,there's more than one way to skin a cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 The reaction will have many interesting possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint-crinny Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Applause from me - won't forget the cup run and the final which we came so close to winning and was just a great run from Arsenal onwards. Hardly like we're cup final regulars is it? Thought it was the right call when he left, but no ill feeling from me at all, far from it. However, if he masterminds a thrilling win for Leicester on Wednesday, i'll be dishing out the abuse with everyone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Cedric fit, apparently. Great news. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Anyone else still believe it was accidental after that?He wasn't even looking at the ball,only Virgils ankle.However,there's more than one way to skin a cat. Nope. No chance it was accidental. He knew full well he wasn't going to get to that and he's clearly still looking down at Virgil's ankle long after the ball has gone. Dirty little c*nt who deserves to be taken out in a VVD/Romeu sandwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musesaint Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Vardy did injure VDD on purpose. We must do the same on him. Forgot what a little tw*at Vardy is. Sneaky, cheating little weasel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteCampbell Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 I'd pick: Forster Cedric/Pied VVD Yoshida Bertrand Romeu Davis Lemina Redmond Tadic Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 I'd pick: Forster Cedric/Pied VVD Yoshida Bertrand Romeu Davis Lemina Redmond Tadic Austin Boufal for Redmond. Is Long still injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Is Long still injured? He was in training before the Arsenal game. With nearly a fully fit squad, some players have to be left out of the matchday 18 even if they are fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 11 December, 2017 Share Posted 11 December, 2017 Nope. No chance it was accidental. He knew full well he wasn't going to get to that and he's clearly still looking down at Virgil's ankle long after the ball has gone. Dirty little c*nt who deserves to be taken out in a VVD/Romeu sandwich. Shame we don't have big Vic available as an extra topping to that sandwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 12 December, 2017 Share Posted 12 December, 2017 Anybody want to give some odds on Vardy getting horribly clattered early on. For me he's got it coming after injuring VVD, I suspect that's not been forgotten. I bet Vardy jumps on both VVD's ankles on Wednesday. To prove he meant it first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 12 December, 2017 Share Posted 12 December, 2017 90 mins of us passing around the halfway line with them hitting us on the break. Not looking forward to this one. Still think we can get at least a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 12 December, 2017 Share Posted 12 December, 2017 90 mins of us passing around the halfway line with them hitting us on the break. Not looking forward to this one. Still think we can get at least a point. This is Puel vs Puellegino. It’ll be 90 minutes of both teams trying to sit back. The ball will probably not even move from the centre circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 12 December, 2017 Share Posted 12 December, 2017 Pain in the arse midweek home games. Even moreso on back of weekend home game. Two aways followed by two homes is sh1t. Freezing too so my appetite for this one isn’t great but hey cannot be tempted by achieving more at work, the warmth and comfort of a stream and the joy of reading the Saintsweb wrist slitters on the match thread. 2-0 win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 12 December, 2017 Share Posted 12 December, 2017 Pain in the arse midweek home games. Even moreso on back of weekend home game. Two aways followed by two homes is sh1t. Freezing too so my appetite for this one isn’t great but hey cannot be tempted by achieving more at work, the warmth and comfort of a stream and the joy of reading the Saintsweb wrist slitters on the match thread. 2-0 win Could be worse. Gateshead are at Torquay tonight! I'm not sure how this one will go. We need a quick start but I do wonder whether our recent habit of letting leads/creditable draws slip will play on the mind against an energetic team like Leicester. Having Cedric back is huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 12 December, 2017 Share Posted 12 December, 2017 Pain in the arse midweek home games. Even moreso on back of weekend home game. Two aways followed by two homes is sh1t. Freezing too so my appetite for this one isn’t great but hey cannot be tempted by achieving more at work, the warmth and comfort of a stream and the joy of reading the Saintsweb wrist slitters on the match thread. 2-0 win It won't be freezing when we play tomorrow just ****ing down with rain if the forecast is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu0x Posted 12 December, 2017 Share Posted 12 December, 2017 He quite clearly didn't do it on purpose. No professional footballer (other than outright thugs like Keane), would go out with the intent to severely injury another professional. It was late and a bit naughty but there is no way, he tried to hurt him... Nothing will happen, all water under the bridge.I think you're being a bit naive. I don't believe that Vardy was actively intending to put Virgil out for 6 months. But you're crazy if you don't believe that footballers don't 'leave a foot in' or 'go in hard' or 'go over the top of' another player to 'let them know they are there'. All of the above are widely used 'football terms' used commonly by 'real football men' all the time during commentary/match analysis. They are also all just euphemisms for intention to assault someone (or, at best, recklessnes, which still counts). If you intend to assault someone, but didn't intend to injure them *really badly*, you are still just as much to blame if they do end up really badly injured. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangermouth Posted 12 December, 2017 Share Posted 12 December, 2017 90 mins of us passing around the halfway line with them hitting us on the break. Not looking forward to this one. Still think we can get at least a point. For the first time in ages on this site I actually did laugh out loud. Off to have a cuppa to calm my nerves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangermouth Posted 12 December, 2017 Share Posted 12 December, 2017 This is Puel vs Puellegino. It’ll be 90 minutes of both teams trying to sit back. The ball will probably not even move from the centre circle. This is actually the comment I meant to comment about. Maybe I should have something stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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