Stepgar Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 I getthe feeling the AP is really worried about this game as he is talking about giving the opposition time and space. Would you take a point now? Think I would. http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~1833770,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 No, he is being politically respectful, that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 I getthe feeling the AP is really worried about this game as he is talking about giving the opposition time and space. Would you take a point now? Think I would. http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~1833770,00.html Not likely we need to win and win well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 Something wrong if you would take a point at home in this league considering our current form. We should go into every single game looking to win and win comfortbly. I'd be dissapointed if we draw on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 AP is clever about reducing the expectations of the fans - and removing the added ''must win'' pressure off the players shoulders. He's done it in a few games this season, Oldham away being an example i think... Top management IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 I wouldn't be happy with a draw, but I wouldn't be too downbeat about it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepgar Posted 22 October, 2009 Author Share Posted 22 October, 2009 Every one is talking this game up soooooo much about being a real test and I get the feeling that AP is not too confident on this one. I would love to be proven wrong I really would and I hope I am but something tells me that MKD are going to come at us with high spirits good form knowing that if they press enough try can get a goal or two. and with their defence they will fancy their chances on keeping the clean sheet. Just my thoughts. I would take a point now for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 Good salesmanship to get the fans in. Talk up the opposition, set the scene that is going to be a game worth coming to. Who do you really think has reservations about this game? Are we really more apprehensive about playing the Dons at St Mary's than they are about having to come here to play one of the divisions in form teams? The web site has to build the game up as part of the marketing strategy, it's all words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersfield Saint Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 Something wrong if you would take a point at home in this league considering our current form. We should go into every single game looking to win and win comfortbly. I'd be dissapointed if we draw on Saturday. Agree with this; on current form I don't fear any team in this div. Hope I'm not proven wrong on Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 Everyone seems to be forgetting that the Oldham team we confortably beat on Saturday, beat MK Dons 2-1 less than a month ago. If we play to anywhere near our best, we will beat MK Dons. It's that simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 I think we will win by the odd goal 3-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 Everyone seems to be forgetting that the Oldham team we confortably beat on Saturday, beat MK Dons 2-1 less than a month ago. If we play to anywhere near our best, we will beat MK Dons. It's that simple. AAaaaaaargh!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 No, certainly at home I would hope and expect a win. That is regardless of the opposition. AP tends to talk up the team we are playing but I think it is all psychology. It keeps the players feet on the ground and manages the fans' expectations. It is also probably a bit of kidology to make Paul Ince think that we rate them highly and are wary of them (false sense of security). Make no bones about it. AP will have prepared the team with nothing but a win in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 Everyone seems to be forgetting that the Oldham team we confortably beat on Saturday, beat MK Dons 2-1 less than a month ago. If we play to anywhere near our best, we will beat MK Dons. It's that simple. No it isn't. What if Oldham weren't playing at their best V us? What if Dons weren't playing at their best V Oldham? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 As some people have suggested, Pardew may be talking down the prospects to take pressure off his players by trying to reduce fans expectations. But reading between the lines also suggests that he won't start with Connolly. I hope he isn't really being too cautious and planning to stick with another 4-5-1 defensive line-up. If he goes with Rickie and Connolly up front he'll really have the fans fired up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 i rate AP's approach , always big up the opposition do not sound arrogant or over confident , keep the squad on their toes. but deep down he wants and expects 3 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 As some people have suggested, Pardew may be talking down the prospects to take pressure off his players by trying to reduce fans expectations. But reading between the lines also suggests that he won't start with Connolly. I hope he isn't really being too cautious and planning to stick with another 4-5-1 defensive line-up. If he goes with Rickie and Connolly up front he'll really have the fans fired up. Yeah, we've been struggling to score since he started with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 As some people have suggested, Pardew may be talking down the prospects to take pressure off his players by trying to reduce fans expectations. But reading between the lines also suggests that he won't start with Connolly. I hope he isn't really being too cautious and planning to stick with another 4-5-1 defensive line-up. If he goes with Rickie and Connolly up front he'll really have the fans fired up. who does he drop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 No it isn't. What if Oldham weren't playing at their best V us? What if Dons weren't playing at their best V Oldham? What if Oldham weren't playing at their best against MK Dons and were at their best against us ... we're gonna walk this game 1-0 to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 No, certainly at home I would hope and expect a win. That is regardless of the opposition. AP tends to talk up the team we are playing but I think it is all psychology. It keeps the players feet on the ground and manages the fans' expectations. It is also probably a bit of kidology to make Paul Ince think that we rate them highly and are wary of them (false sense of security). Make no bones about it. AP will have prepared the team with nothing but a win in mind. I'm with you on this. It's all for the benefit of us and the MK Dons. The MK Dons fans, manager and players get a confidence boost from knowing that we respect them and it might give them false hopes and rising expectations. Perhaps if we humiliate them though, the fall is harder for them and affects several other results for them afterwards. Our own fans lessen their expectations in case we lose, but are even more impressed if we win, which is the best way to be going forward. What Pardew tells the players is the really important part and I'd be surprised if he has told them the same thing. Although he will have been realistic about our chances, I bet that he's told them that provided they play with effort, passion and conviction, they can beat a team like MK Dons. I believe that it is easier for us to get something against the footballing teams than against the cloggers. Pardew says that we will have to expect that they might get more possession than many teams we play. Why? We have the ability and the players to make sure that is not the case if we close them down and stifle their game whilst playing to our strengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 If we get a point (or god forbid worse) at home to MKD's then AP needs to go imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 If we get a point (or god forbid worse) at home to MKD's then AP needs to go imo. I'll take that as being said in jest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Will Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 If we get a point (or god forbid worse) at home to MKD's then AP needs to go imo. Lol I assume you're joking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 I'll take that as being said in jest Lol I assume you're joking Just playing or am I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up and away Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 I am reading this as a game we should win as long as we do not give them too much room. When you compare form with teams played it definitely looks that way at present. Get the balance wrong and you can see us making very hard work of it, get it right and it could easily turn out to be a stroll in the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowsaintsfan Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 AP is clever about reducing the expectations of the fans - and removing the added ''must win'' pressure off the players shoulders. He's done it in a few games this season, Oldham away being an example i think... Top management IMO. I think you are right there, there is still alot of fans who will be there this sat who havent seen much of us starting to turn it round and will still feel quite negative as well all have in the last year or so. The key is not jumping on the players backs and keep up our fantastic support as we have done in previous weeks - an early Saints goal will help greatly this weekend i feel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish Saint Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 I think you are right there, there is still alot of fans who will be there this sat who havent seen much of us starting to turn it round and will still feel quite negative as well all have in the last year or so. The key is not jumping on the players backs and keep up our fantastic support as we have done in previous weeks - an early Saints goal will help greatly this weekend i feel Couldn't agree more! Seems all the pieces are falling nicely into place for a great result and a good game against the Dons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 As some people have suggested, Pardew may be talking down the prospects to take pressure off his players by trying to reduce fans expectations. But reading between the lines also suggests that he won't start with Connolly. I hope he isn't really being too cautious and planning to stick with another 4-5-1 defensive line-up. If he goes with Rickie and Connolly up front he'll really have the fans fired up. Our 4-5-1 has been far from defensive and cautious. We're basically attacking with 5 sometimes 6 if one of the full backs gets forward. Why change a winning formula? I can understand changing it around if Lallana is injured but otherwise there's no point changing anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 I getthe feeling the AP is really worried about this game as he is talking about giving the opposition time and space. Would you take a point now? Think I would. http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~1833770,00.html He's talking the talk, kidology. When the whistle blows those Saints are not going to stand back. They know what they need to do now. They are going to rip into them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan Posted 22 October, 2009 Share Posted 22 October, 2009 No it isn't. What if Oldham weren't playing at their best V us? What if Dons weren't playing at their best V Oldham? I still think that we have a much stronger team than MK Dons. So, I reiterate, that if we play to our best we will win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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