Saint Charlie Posted 28 September, 2009 Share Posted 28 September, 2009 After a cameo and two decent sub appearances is this the time to throw him in from the start? We could certainly use his pace and the extra options it would bring. Up front he would also help create space for Lambert with his movement. We need to take the game to Rovers and he would give the crowd a lift. Or is he better coming on as an impact sub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 28 September, 2009 Share Posted 28 September, 2009 For me he is. We'll see what Pardew does though eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints67 Posted 28 September, 2009 Share Posted 28 September, 2009 I think we need to play Papa from the start. maybe pair him with saga and let Lambert have a free role? Not sure if our midfield is strong enough to cope with this though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 28 September, 2009 Share Posted 28 September, 2009 be he doesnt start til Torquay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyp Posted 28 September, 2009 Share Posted 28 September, 2009 yep start him now we need pace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 28 September, 2009 Share Posted 28 September, 2009 I've been away, but heard he was injured at a Reserves match. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpb Posted 28 September, 2009 Share Posted 28 September, 2009 Does he know the off side rule yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint78 Posted 28 September, 2009 Share Posted 28 September, 2009 He came off the bench on Saturday eelpie so presumably would be fit to start against rovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 28 September, 2009 Share Posted 28 September, 2009 It's all down to his level of fitness. It's known he wasn't match fit when he got here and that is why he has been in the reserves and coming on in the latter parts of second halves. His match time in the first time seems to be increasing, from 2 minutes, to 25 minutes, to about half an hour, so I imagine he is getting there, and it will be good when he can start as he looks dangerous. It was said he got injured in the reserves, and then he came on at Carlisle and looked fine, dunno what that was all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paris Posted 28 September, 2009 Share Posted 28 September, 2009 It's called bluffing the opposition... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 28 September, 2009 Share Posted 28 September, 2009 If he does come off the bench to run them ragged I'd rather he did it a bit earlier on in the game TBH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 28 September, 2009 Share Posted 28 September, 2009 Start him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 28 September, 2009 Share Posted 28 September, 2009 I'd be tempted to play a 4-3-3 with Saga, Lambert and Papa up front, but then that means that we'd have to compromise the midfield in order to suit the attack. If I were to play a 4-3-3 against Bristol Rovers though, i'd play something like: -----------Davis-------------- James--Jaidi--Trotter--Harding --Lallana--Hammond--Mills----- ----Papa--Lambert--Saga----- Subs: Bart/Forecast (if Bart is on loan), Perry, Schneiderlin, Holmes, Patterson, Lancashire It's a tough decision between Lallana and Schneiderlin, but I think that Lallana is a bit more hard working in the midfield, and while definately a central player, he would be more likely to attack down the flanks instead of Schneiderlin. The thing with Schneiderlin is, he is by far our best passer of the ball, and given the right training and opportunities he will be a class player, but at the moment i'd prefer to play Lallana over him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 28 September, 2009 Share Posted 28 September, 2009 Does he know the off side rule yet? Do the refs and linesmen know the offside rule yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 28 September, 2009 Share Posted 28 September, 2009 I'd be tempted to play a 4-3-3 with Saga, Lambert and Papa up front, but then that means that we'd have to compromise the midfield in order to suit the attack. If I were to play a 4-3-3 against Bristol Rovers though, i'd play something like: -----------Davis-------------- James--Jaidi--Trotter--Harding --Lallana--Hammond--Mills----- ----Papa--Lambert--Saga----- Subs: Bart/Forecast (if Bart is on loan), Perry, Schneiderlin, Holmes, Patterson, Lancashire It's a tough decision between Lallana and Schneiderlin, but I think that Lallana is a bit more hard working in the midfield, and while definately a central player, he would be more likely to attack down the flanks instead of Schneiderlin. The thing with Schneiderlin is, he is by far our best passer of the ball, and given the right training and opportunities he will be a class player, but at the moment i'd prefer to play Lallana over him. Although I think your post and team is good I cannot really see Pardew starting with that team probably have Schneiderlin in for either papa or Saga If Thomas is fit then what? James in midfield possibly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyp Posted 28 September, 2009 Share Posted 28 September, 2009 saga has done nothing for ages. Feel he has got to the stage where he was at when he 1st arrived. needs a goal and then i reckon he could go on a scoring spree like his first half season. Either that or he just needs a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Mullet Posted 29 September, 2009 Share Posted 29 September, 2009 saga has done nothing for ages. Feel he has got to the stage where he was at when he 1st arrived. needs a goal and then i reckon he could go on a scoring spree like his first half season. Either that or he just needs a change. Our service has to be better. Lambert hasnt scored to many from open play has he. It will come with time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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