Saints vs Pompey - Build Up

[Arizona]

Lets have your thoughts on here. Unfortunately I can't get the day off work, so I want to see plenty of photos of the monopoly money, HMRC signs and TCWTB crying into his hat when we win.

 

Team News: Fonte, Seaborne, Puncheon and Otsemobor are cup tied. Antonio and Barnard are NOT. Murty and Connolly are injured.

[Tractor_Saint]

Lets have your thoughts on here. Unfortunately I can't get the day off work, so I want to see plenty of photos of the monopoly money, HMRC signs and TCWTB crying into his hat when we win.

 

Can't get the day off work? Surely you'll just find a new job or pull a sickie then - work can't be as important as this match can it?

 

2-1 to the Saints, Saints go in half time 1-0 down

[sperm_john]

2-1 saints is my prediction

[CWD]

Davis

 

James - Jaidi - Thomas - Harding

 

Puncheon (cup tied?) - Hammond - Schneiderlin - Lallana

 

Lambert - Papa

 

Antonio to start if Puncheon is cup tied, if not he will scare the **** out of them coming off the bench.

[Saint_clark]

And so it begins...

Definitely having a bet on 3-1 Saints.

[Um Bongo]

I think we'll lose, but I don't care. 1-3 to them.

 

I'm going to spend 90 mins giving those ****s abuse and make fun of their ****ty little club. Might be the last time I get to do so!

[Matthew Le God]

Puncheon (cup tied?)

 

Yes, he is.

[SuperMikey]

2-1 to them I think, but fun anyway.

[CWD]

Yes, he is.

 

Ah shame, oh well in that case id still like to see Antonio come off the bench, so maybe Waigo at RM and Barnard up front with Ricky

[fish fingers]

I'm going for a score draw and a couple of sending offs.

[Saint Charlie]

Team has to be:

 

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

 

Thomas-----------Jaidi----------------Perry------------Harding

 

 

Antonio----------------Morgan-----------Hammond--------------Lallana

 

 

---------------------Lambo--------------Papa------------------------

 

No brainer.

[Saint_clark]

Team has to be:

 

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

 

Thomas-----------Jaidi----------------Perry------------Harding

 

 

Antonio----------------Morgan-----------Hammond--------------Lallana

 

 

---------------------Lambo--------------Papa------------------------

 

No brainer.

 

Worried about Jaidi after last night.

Completely agree though.

[Saint J 77]

I can't see anything but a smelly Skate victory. The thought of which makes me feel sick! Obviously I want to be wrong. But I don't think I will be. I just hope its quick and as painless as possible. The trouble is if they beat the tax man this could be the game that turns their season about. It could give them the lift they need. I really didn't want to play them for this reason alone.

 

I heard Avran Grant got sent off last night, so does that mean he will not be allowed in the dug out for Saturday or does it not take effect until their next league match?

 

if they have another league match left that is

[lordswoodsaints]

1 2 3 4 657 coming for you,ready or not.

[Griffo]

Can't see anything other than a Pompey win too. However, back to Itchen North and 90 minutes of banter with the smelly ****s.

[SFC Forever]

Worried about Jaidi after last night.

Completely agree though.

 

I must admit he worried me a bit but he needed the game. Pompey are a big strong team which will try to bulldoze their way through. We have a bit of skill which I hope to see unravel their hopes and bring us home victorious.

[SFC Forever]

In fact Hammond will also strip fitter for the game last night.

[Vershinin]

Saints 2-1 ****s We will beat this ****ing ****s, pace and skill up front against their lumbering tossers. COYR

[70's Mike]

its PERSONAL

[Thedelldays]

I think we will lose...to be honest..I could not care

Saturday is about taking the michael out of the skates imo

[saintkiptanui]

I think we will lose...to be honest..I could not care

Saturday is about taking the michael out of the skates imo

Utter tosh, I can't wait to rip the sh*t out of them but if we do lose I won't be thinking oh nevermind, I will be gutted.

[Griffo]

COME THE **** ON. I haven't been able to sleep for the last few days. I'm buzzing.

[Andy_Porter]

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

 

Thomas - Jaidi - Perry - Harding

 

Waigo - Hammond - Morgan - Antonio

 

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

 

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

 

Or

 

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

 

Thomas - Jaidi - Perry - Harding

 

------------ Wotton

 

Waigo - Hammond - Morgan - Lallana

 

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

 

Either way I don't think we should be going in 4-4-2.

[Dalek2003]

On paper they should win. However, morale will be brittle especially when the players are reminded that they could be out of a job soon.

[Jillyanne]

If it is a draw, anyone have any idea when the replay at FP will be.

[Saint_clark]

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

 

Thomas - Jaidi - Perry - Harding

 

Waigo - Hammond - Morgan - Antonio

 

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

 

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

 

Or

 

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

 

Thomas - Jaidi - Perry - Harding

 

------------ Wotton

 

Waigo - Hammond - Morgan - Lallana

 

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

 

Either way I don't think we should be going in 4-4-2.

 

Completely disagree, they are weakest in defence, we need to go for them.

[Jimmy_D]

Their morale is gonna be low... I mean, they're gonna be expecting it to be their last game, how many are gonna want to risk an injury and not being picked up by another club?

 

2-1 Saints I reckon.

[Legod Third Coming]

On paper they should win. However, morale will be brittle especially when the players are reminded that they could be out of a job soon.

 

As it was last night you mean????

[EBS1980]

Just got tickets today for the game and can't wait. Do you reckon it would be best to drive in or take the train? Any chance of trouble at the train before or/and after the game?

 

Also, how far is it from the station?

[Toomer]

Must admit I am a little worried about this one as long as we put on a good performance.

[Brussels Saint]

Leaving at 5.30am to catch the Tunnel, really can't wait now.

 

Don't think we will will, just hope we compete.

[saint lard]

Am i correct in thinking Howard Webb is the ref for Saturday?

If so apparently he has had a bloody nightmare game officiating tonight according to SSN.

[shurlock]

Am i correct in thinking Howard Webb is the ref for Saturday?

If so apparently he has had a bloody nightmare game officiating tonight according to SSN.

 

Yes he is. Watched the game - was appalling - bottled giving the scousers a pen with the last kick of the game. But made crap decisions all night. Don't rate him more generally. Fantastic at posturing and acting the big man but utterly inconsistent.

Edited 10 February, 2010 by shurlock

[Professor]

Lets remember that Pompy do not have a premier league team. Thats why they are points adrift at the botttom. They have a CCC level team playing in the premier, whereas Saints have a CCC team playing in Div1. That makes it an even game, only we have home advantage and a winning habit, whilst Pompy have nothing, not even players who understand what a local derby is about. 2-1 to Saints after being 2-0 up.

[Tamesaint]

Lets remember that Pompy do not have a premier league team. Thats why they are points adrift at the botttom. They have a CCC level team playing in the premier, whereas Saints have a CCC team playing in Div1. That makes it an even game, only we have home advantage and a winning habit, whilst Pompy have nothing, not even players who understand what a local derby is about. 2-1 to Saints after being 2-0 up.

 

I have similar sentiments .... but after last night I think that we are due for some 3-1 victories so I go for 3-1 on saturday.

[St Landrew]

Lets remember that Pompy do not have a premier league team. Thats why they are points adrift at the botttom. They have a CCC level team playing in the premier, whereas Saints have a CCC team playing in Div1. That makes it an even game, only we have home advantage and a winning habit, whilst Pompy have nothing, not even players who understand what a local derby is about. 2-1 to Saints after being 2-0 up.

 

A very good way to look at things. I think the Lads are perfectly capable of seeing off Pimply, but I have one slight reservation, and that is that they managed to get a last gasp draw against Sunderland. It sent their morale rocketing, and Grant made the very most of it by gathering them all round in a circle just after the whistle to drum the lesson into them. So my only worry is that Grant will have done his job too well.

 

If they play as they usually do, I feel they could well be there for the taking.

[Thedelldays]

Lets remember that Pompy do not have a premier league team. Thats why they are points adrift at the botttom. They have a CCC level team playing in the premier, whereas Saints have a CCC team playing in Div1. That makes it an even game, only we have home advantage and a winning habit, whilst Pompy have nothing, not even players who understand what a local derby is about. 2-1 to Saints after being 2-0 up.

 

this is what is daft...we dont have a CCC in div 1..or (like pompey) we would be cut off close to the CCC

[SuperSAINT]

It's going to be insane. I can't wait.

 

Their pace will cause us problems. We're a squad built for league 1. We're going to have to really on being physical and bullying them off the ball.

[scott_saints]

If anyone plans on being quiet and not singing if we go a goal or two behind (...likely) can you please stay at home on Saturday please?

 

Thanks x

[Spudders]

If anyone plans on being quiet and not singing if we go a goal or two behind (...likely) can you please stay at home on Saturday please?

 

Thanks x

That's the great thing about Saturday, I reckon it will be rocking no matter what happens!

[Andy_Porter]

Completely disagree, they are weakest in defence, we need to go for them.

 

As do I.

 

It's only really in this country where people seem to think 4-5-1 is a defensive formation because we have so many negative managers who use it in such a way.

 

I know we played some decent football in our 4-4-2 on Tuesday but Saturday is a different kettle of fish - we need to control the game and get at them, having an extra man in midfield will give the full backs more scope to attacks as well as the wingers.

[Thedelldays]

thank god we have one or two hard men in the team for this game...the last time at fratton the players bottled it on a massive scale...

 

lets hope players like Thomas, Hammond, Lambert, Jaidi will not allow that to happen..

 

Maybe their players will bottle it under the pressure...

[Thedelldays]

As do I.

 

It's only really in this country where people seem to think 4-5-1 is a defensive formation because we have so many negative managers who use it in such a way.

 

I know we played some decent football in our 4-4-2 on Tuesday but Saturday is a different kettle of fish - we need to control the game and get at them, having an extra man in midfield will give the full backs more scope to attacks as well as the wingers.

 

 

agree 100%

 

leeds went for it against the man U and the spuds..and did not do too badly

[Andy_Porter]

thank god we have one or two hard men in the team for this game...the last time at fratton the players bottled it on a massive scale...

 

lets hope players like Thomas, Hammond, Lambert, Jaidi will not allow that to happen..

 

Maybe their players will bottle it under the pressure...

 

I hope those four along with the coaching stuff are really banging onto the youngsters about what this games all about and what to expect from a derby game.

 

Going to be a new experience for Lallana, James, Antonio, Mills and Schneiderlin etc

[ericb]

**** me i'm nervous already and it's only wednesday. Hate to think what i'll be like come friday night!

 

For what it's worth i think we'll probably lose, i just hope we don't cave like we did at Fratton.

[LGTL]

We have to attack at them, their defence is the weakest part of the team. Let them come on to us and we might suffer though. Absolutely cannot wait for it though, and back in Itchen North. It's going to be just like old times.

[Saint Fan CaM]

If they win it will be due to their pace. Our biggest attribute will be taking the game to them and closing them down very early. Any player that wimps out on a tackle will not be in my good books. I really think we could do this but I reckon it will finish 2-3 to them.

[stockportsaint]

Davis

 

James - Jaidi - Thomas - Harding

 

Puncheon (cup tied?) - Hammond - Schneiderlin - Lallana

 

Lambert - Papa

 

Antonio to start if Puncheon is cup tied, if not he will scare the **** out of them coming off the bench.

 

Yes he is, according to this: http://www.soccerbase.com/players_details.sd?playerid=38041

[St Marco]

Have to remember they are a prem team and we are a third division team. They have to be clear favourites to win and most neutrals will be expecting them to beat us.

 

That in my opinion is what we want. Saints have always done better as the under dog, the team written off. If we can tap into that famous spirit of days gone by we could pull off an upset.

 

Portsmouth have some decent players but from their games i have seen and reading what their fans say they don't looklike a team playing together. They played against 8 outfield players midweek and struggled to break them down, only scoring by route 1 in the 95th minute. That appears to be their style. Hoof it up the pitch and hope either Dindane or Utaka get onto it.

 

Sadly of late we seem to be doing the same, void of ideas and looking to our front man for the inspiration.

But i think we have gears to go up. I have seen our team play very well in games and you know if it connects they have the potential to destroy teams.

League wise we have started to fall away a little, but as a cup team we have only lost 1 game in something like 14 games and that was to a PL team, of which we didn't deserve to lose. If we play like we did in that game we could win it.

 

I have a feeling it will be a very frantic affair and having Howard Webb as the ref might be a good thing as he is in my opinion probably Englands best ref currently. He has experience of the big games so hopefully he will get the passion in the game and not ruin it by making a bad call which could spoil it.

 

My gut feeling is a 2-1 win with Lambert scoring an injury time winner and becoming a god on the south coast.

[Under Weststand]

On a long weekend in Torquay Fri to Mon anyone know any good Boozers to watch the game in Torquay? All I ask is for the team to give 100% for 90-mins, would love it if we could sneak a 2-1 win.