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My starting XI minus any new signings would be as follows...

 

---------------------Davis--------------------

Murty-------Thomas-------Perry-------Harding

-------James-----Schnerderlin----Gillett-------

--------------------Lallana-------------------

-------------Rasiak---------Lambert----------

 

Subs: Bialkowski, Lancashire, Wotton, Thomson, Mills, Saganowski, Paterson

 

COYR

Edited by saints_is_the_south
Posted

--------------------Davis-----------------

-Murty-------Perry---------Thomas----Harding

--------------------James-------------------

--Lallana---------Schneiderlin-----------Mills--

----|------------------------------------|----

-----------Paterson---------Lambert--------

Posted
My starting XI minus any new signings would be as follows...

 

---------------------Davis--------------------

Murty-------Thomas-------Perry-------Harding

-------Gillett-----Schnerderlin----James-------

--------------------Lallana-------------------

-------------Rasiak---------Lambert----------

 

Subs: Bialkowski, Lancashire, Wotton, Thomson, Gobern, Saganowski, Paterson

 

COYR

 

Would go with that XI but with James wide right and Lallana wide left. Mills on the bench for either Thomson or Gobern.

Posted
Would go with that XI but with James wide right and Lallana wide left. Mills on the bench for either Thomson or Gobern.

 

Forgot about Mills, put him on the bench in place of Gobern. If Mills is fit then we could start him on the left, James on the right & then Lallana & Schnerderlin in the middle in a diamond formation.

Posted (edited)

Would like to see

 

-----------------Davis

 

Murty-----Thomas-----Perry-----Harding

 

------------ Schneiderlin

 

James------------------------Mills

 

---------------Lallana

 

--------Lambert-----Paterson

 

Bench - Poke, Lancashire, Gillett, Thomson, Gobern, Rasiak :-)

Edited by Northam Girls
Posted

You don't need to use ------------Davis etc

 

Use code instead like this

 

              Davis

Murty   Thomas      Perry     Harding

James Schneiderlin  Wotton    Lallana

        Lambert      Rasiak

 

Not the team I would pick but what it will probably be with Pardew picking it. I'd have Simon Gillett instead of Paul Wotton and Joseph Mills (on the left) in for James if he is fit.

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---------------------Davis--------------------

Murty-------Perry-------Thomo-------Harding

James-----Schnerderlin----*New* ----Holmes

--------------------Lallana-------------------

------------------- Lambert----------

 

Don't think Rasiak will play on Saturday because of the interest in him, and i think we'll have another decent signing by Sat - a good enough player to go straight in as well IMO.

Posted

What i'd pick:

 

            Davis
Murty  Thomas   Perry   Harding
           James  
 Schneiderlin  Gillett
          Lallana
      Rasiak   Lambert

 

Subs: Bialkowski, Lancashire, Mills, Thomson, Wotton, Saganowski, Paterson

 

No width in that squad at all, but imo that is close to our best XI. Would like to see a new CB playing instead of Perry because I think he's too old to be able to play a full season at his best for us now and I doubt that Lancashire is good enough at the moment to step into the frame.

 

Mainly used that formation to showcase Lallana in his best position, he can be a great player for us this season if played properly and in the right position. Also, James doesn't have the pace to be played on the wing, and he is strong in the tackle, so playing him at defensive midfield would allow him to cover for our defence and act as a 5th defender during attacks.

 

Would also like to see slightly more articulate play from Harding and Murty in respect to defensive clearances. I cringed every time they hoofed the ball out of defence straight back to the opposition, so maybe we could implement a 'build it up from the back' strategy? Schneiderlin is a great passer of the ball, so if he came to collect the ball from defence more often we could actually spring some decent attacks rather than wasting possession.

 

I also really hope that Rasiak stays, because it seems that him and Lambert up front together worked very well on Tuesday, and i'm sure that they could both score at least 15 goals this season each if they stayed. Otherwise, it's not such a big loss, because if Saganowski stays then we still have a lot of quality available. Also, on the subject of Matt Patterson, i'm not too sure about him. He puts himself about a lot, definately, and he scares defenders a bit, but I don't see anything about his game apart from his work rate that would make me play him over somebody like Rasiak or Saganowski. He doesn't have the technical ability that Rasiak and Saga do, and he's not exactly got pace to burn either. I think for this season at least, he should remain as a substitute or time-to-time starter, not a first team regular.

Posted

Two big forwards, and bloody narrow formations allowing the opposing defence to compact and freeze them out.

 

Eventually the penny will drop, to cut through defences we have to have players playing down both the touchlines and crosses from the byeline.

 

The three goals we have scored have come from wide, A Murty throw in v Millwall, two crosses from the right.

 

We have created nothing down the left. Because there is nobody playing there.

Posted
Two big forwards, and bloody narrow formations allowing the opposing defence to compact and freeze them out.

 

Eventually the penny will drop, to cut through defences we have to have players playing down both the touchlines and crosses from the byeline.

 

The three goals we have scored have come from wide, A Murty throw in v Millwall, two crosses from the right.

 

We have created nothing down the left. Because there is nobody playing there.

 

+1!!!! agree 110%. Width and pace wins you games, getting in behind teams opens up opportunity.

 

Lumping the ball forward and playing through the middle creates a 'hopeful'' game. i.e - lucky goals and not enough wins to storm the league.

Posted

An interesting side note...was just looking at a few Huddersfield forums....and they're speculating that newcastle have asked for permission to speak to Lee Clark....

Posted

I dont think we need wholesale changes just Perry in for Olly and Raza & Lambert to start up front the lads that have played so far have done well I know it would be a bit harsh to drop Patterson to the bench but Raza looked sharp midweek and he needs to be in shop window to secure the bid that is expected would be nice if he could sign off on a high and bang a couple in & help us get a much neede 3 points.

 

I think it will be a close game I am going for 2.1 Saints COYR

Posted
Id play mills and James wide with lallana off lambert. Lallana will become a problem if we keep trying to fit him in out wide.

 

yeah, with morgan and gillet in the middle that would work nicely.

Plus still Melis and Rasiak to come off the bench to add pace and poaching skills respectively.

Posted
Need to play wingers with Rasiak and Lambert up front.

 

I really don't think we need or should play Rasiak. He clearly wants away and so his commitment is questionable and providing all is well with Lambert and Patterson why play him as these two clearly represent our future.

Posted
Another tough game. Hopefully we'll sneak it tho'.

 

Looking at their home stats for last year I think you are right it will be a very tough game as they quite a good record (W9 D8 L6) and had their away from been a bit better they could have easily made the play offs eventually finishing in 9th.

 

Perhaps more worryingly they seem to have had a very good run in their pre-season friendlies with only one defeat a 1-0 loss vs Newcastle. They have also just signed a promising Man Utd youngster on loan to mitigate our new trump card.

 

Given that Pardew is still trying to organise his squad I think it's a big ask to go and get any result tbh and I think we will be beaten. Even if we get a draw IMO that would be a significant achievement and hope they can pull it off but as things stand at the moment I'm expecting a defeat on our way to achieveing mid table mediocrity for this season.

Posted

I wouldn't go with this side, but this is what I expect it to be:

 

[center]Davis

Murty     Thomas     Perry     Harding

James     Wotton     Morgan     Lallana

Rasiak     Lambert


Subs: Bialkowski, Lancashire, Gillett, Thomson, Mellis, Holmes, Paterson[/center]

Posted

Town fan here and in peace as always.

You will find us a lot more penetrating than Millwall going forwards, but a lot more penetrable defending. For this reason I see it being a reasonably high scoring game and I would go for 3-2 or perhaps 4-2, but I haven't a clue who will win. Have a safe journey and bring plenty so that we can make this an early season spectacular! Bon chance!

Posted
Looking at their home stats for last year I think you are right it will be a very tough game as they quite a good record (W9 D8 L6) and had their away from been a bit better they could have easily made the play offs eventually finishing in 9th.

 

Perhaps more worryingly they seem to have had a very good run in their pre-season friendlies with only one defeat a 1-0 loss vs Newcastle. They have also just signed a promising Man Utd youngster on loan to mitigate our new trump card.

 

Given that Pardew is still trying to organise his squad I think it's a big ask to go and get any result tbh and I think we will be beaten. Even if we get a draw IMO that would be a significant achievement and hope they can pull it off but as things stand at the moment I'm expecting a defeat on our way to achieveing mid table mediocrity for this season.

 

 

A defeat eh? You would fukkin love that wouldn't you, you skate tit!!! :smt047

Posted
Two big forwards, and bloody narrow formations allowing the opposing defence to compact and freeze them out.

 

Eventually the penny will drop, to cut through defences we have to have players playing down both the touchlines and crosses from the byeline.

 

The three goals we have scored have come from wide, A Murty throw in v Millwall, two crosses from the right.

 

We have created nothing down the left. Because there is nobody playing there.

 

Holmes would be able to get plenty of quality crosses in for the front two. If MIlls is fit he would be another option. Both would offer a very good alternative to having every decent attack come down the right hand side

Posted

I do feel confident going into this. We've beaten a poor Northampton side when we were finding out feet and drew with a strong Millwall side when we were even less sure of ourselves. We're a step closer to where we need to be and have two new signings. Going to win 2-0.

Posted
Town fan here and in peace as always.

You will find us a lot more penetrating than Millwall going forwards, but a lot more penetrable defending. For this reason I see it being a reasonably high scoring game and I would go for 3-2 or perhaps 4-2, but I haven't a clue who will win. Have a safe journey and bring plenty so that we can make this an early season spectacular! Bon chance!

 

You lot seems like nice blokes really. Seems like putting in a bet then more then 5 goals in this game is on its way now : )

 

Good luck to you to - but please let us win - we are on -9 you know ; )

Posted

Just starting the first leg of long journey to Huddersfield, funnily I still feel the same excitement as I did on my first away match 40 years ago and cant explain why.

Posted (edited)

Have a great trip gang!

 

Would expect to see

 

Davis

Murty Thomas Perry Harding

 

James Wotton Schneiderlin Lallana

 

Patterson Lambert

 

Rasiak has only had 30 minutes this season so probably too early for a start, Pato puts it about and should create the damage for Raziak to exploit later on.

 

Bench

 

Bart Meilis Rasiak Saga Gillett Lancashire Gobern

 

Assuming that Mills & Holmes still carrying niggles only decision would be between Thompson & Saga for the bench

 

If he had been signed earlier I would like to see our Jermaine Jenas clone at RM with James taking over from Wotton until Gillett is match fit

 

 

Should be a good day out, but I have us down for a defeat today as I think we are still learning the shape and tactics

Edited by dubai_phil
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Shortly setting off, only a relatively short journey from Lancashire for me, but plenty of pre match drinking to be done :smt047:p

 

Got my I Spy book of Yorkshire at the ready:-

Old Blokes wearing flat caps and smoking woodbines sat on park bench, ferrets, racing pigeons, whippets, etc , sign posts ending in Thwaite, shops with good old English names such as Ramsbottom, Higginbottom and Patel ;)

 

Hope the locals are as friendly as my last visit to Yorkshire 2 years ago (Barnsley) but a slightly better result, although a draw again would be quite creditable, I feel the bar (my expectations anyway !) has been raised somewhat, would be ok.

 

Hope someone posts a good match report later, in case my memory is slightly jaded :rolleyes:

 

It will be a bit embarrassing for me as I don't think I'll recognise any of the players on the pitch ... I'll be the one going 'go on lad', 'well done my son' etc :cool:

 

COYS

Posted
Shortly setting off, only a relatively short journey from Lancashire for me, but plenty of pre match drinking to be done :smt047:p

 

Got my I Spy book of Yorkshire at the ready:-

Old Blokes wearing flat caps and smoking woodbines sat on park bench, ferrets, racing pigeons, whippets, etc , sign posts ending in Thwaite, shops with good old English names such as Ramsbottom, Higginbottom and Patel ;)

 

Hope the locals are as friendly as my last visit to Yorkshire 2 years ago (Barnsley) but a slightly better result, although a draw again would be quite creditable, I feel the bar (my expectations anyway !) has been raised somewhat, would be ok.

 

Hope someone posts a good match report later, in case my memory is slightly jaded :rolleyes:

 

It will be a bit embarrassing for me as I don't think I'll recognise any of the players on the pitch ... I'll be the one going 'go on lad', 'well done my son' etc :cool:

 

COYS

 

 

Don't be silly, it won't be a case of recognition, it will be a case of doouble vision!

 

Have fun you lucky bugger!

 

Oh and try to find out who the hell is showing CCC & L1 games over here this season, ain't on Showtime or SA channels :mad:

Posted
Two big forwards, and bloody narrow formations allowing the opposing defence to compact and freeze them out.

 

Eventually the penny will drop, to cut through defences we have to have players playing down both the touchlines and crosses from the byeline.

 

The three goals we have scored have come from wide, A Murty throw in v Millwall, two crosses from the right.

 

We have created nothing down the left. Because there is nobody playing there.

 

Well said..........We have no width and can't understand the strategy. We have no out let tp pass to because all our players are the very congested area of the pitch.

We are 'grinding' it out at the moment........

Posted

Why is Holmes not in the squad? I've always rated him when i've seen him play, and I thought he was over his most recent injury as he was on the bench in mid-week.

Posted

Just about to set off, it's pee'ing it down and blustery here, so assuming it's the same on the 'dark side'. Hoping for a good game, nontheless.

 

COYR !!!!!

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