Huddersfield build-up

[Shroppie]

OK. Since I don't think we've got one I'll start it.

 

This could be a defining match. Win and it's a clear statement of progress, 6 games unbeaten and would be close to the playoff places. Lose and it would be a big backward step. So although a win would be great, I think I'd take a draw.

 

The tactics will be interesting and a measure of how NA will adapt to different situations. At Sheffield we played more like the home team and last week totally dominated going forward with most of the possession. But if you look at the highlights of Colchester vs Huddersfield from last week It was three counter-attacking goals that won the match against the run of play.

 

I would expect to see the same team as last week but with Spiderman back for Chaplow and Guly playing behind Lambert, or possibly no Guly to start with and a 4-5-1 with Chaplow and Spiderman rather than a more attacking formation leaving us more vulnerable on the break.

[hypochondriac]

We have to start Guly after last week. Team should be:

 

Davis

Butterfield Fonte Seaborne Harding

Puncheon Hammond Chaplow Lallana

Guly Lambert

 

Bench of:

 

Bart, Schneiderlin, Dickson, Jaidi, Barnard, new striker guy, Martin

 

(cracking bench now by the way.)

[iansums]

Bart

Richardson Jaidi Martin Dickson

Oxo Guly Chaplow Holmes

Connolly Bignall

 

Oops, sorry, that's our second team, my mistake.

[Saint_Ash]

Anyone a member of the Huddersfield boards? Are they cacking it?

[Shroppie]

Bart

Richardson Jaidi Martin Dickson

Oxo Guly Chaplow Holmes

Connolly Bignall

 

Oops, sorry, that's our second team, my mistake.

 

Not bad, is it?

[Toomer]

I would settle for a draw, but fancy us to win by the odd goal out of three.

[iansums]

We've got great competition for places now. Someone like Seaborne knows he's got to perform, one bad game and Martin will come in. Same thing applies virtually across the whole team with one or two exceptions.

[Saint_Jonny]

Anyone a member of the Huddersfield boards? Are they cacking it?

 

Nope, about 90% of them i'd say were confident of a win, by 2 clear goals by the look of it. Lots of "a repeat of last years 3-1 win" being said. To be fair they could be right on that one, I hope not though

 

One of our lot is on there going by the name of "liebherriffic" making a rite bellend out of himself. If you post on here, sort your life out mate.

[Doctoroncall]

Nope, about 90% of them i'd say were confident of a win, by 2 clear goals by the look of it. Lots of "a repeat of last years 3-1 win" being said. To be fair they could be right on that one, I hope not though

 

One of our lot is on there going by the name of "liebherriffic" making a rite bellend out of himself. If you post on here, sort your life out mate.

 

which board?

[Saint_Jonny]

which board?

 

http://www.downatthemac.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general

[SuperMikey]

----------------------DAVIS---------------------

BUTTERFIELD----FONTE----SEABORNE----HARDING

PUNCHEON----MORGAN-----HAMMOND----LALLANA

--------------LAMBERT-----GULY----------------

 

Subs: Bart, Martin, Richardson, Dickson, Chaplow, Barnard, Chamberlain

 

Only one change from last week, Morgan back in for Chaplow. That team ought to win tbh, although i'm expecting it to be a tough game since it's away and they won 3-0 at the weekend.

 

1-1 methinks.

Edited 15 October, 2010 by SuperMikey
Forgot Chamberlain

[West End Saint]

We have to start Guly after last week. Team should be:

 

Davis

Butterfield Fonte Seaborne Harding

Puncheon Hammond Chaplow Lallana

Guly Lambert

 

Bench of:

 

Bart, Schneiderlin, Dickson, Jaidi, Barnard, new striker guy, Martin

 

(cracking bench now by the way.)

 

Much as I like Morgan & think that he should be a starter there is a very good case for not changing a winning team the lads that played last saturday all did enough to keep the shirt so I agree keep the same side.

 

As you say our bench is looking good we still have Richardson to come back as well good competition for places the only players that can be sure of a start are Kelvin Fonte Lambo & Lallana.

 

Udders will be a big test can we keep our momentum going I would take a draw a win would be fantastic we would be right back on track with a win. COYS

[saint_bert]

If we can get Lallana on the ball and Rickie plays well we win imo.

 

Gunna go with a 2-1 win, to really make our statement of intent.

[Dalek2003]

You have to log in etc to the Huddersfield board, even if you just want to read the comments. Must have something to hide.

[View From The Top]

I'm confident of a win so therefore we will lose.

 

Years since I've been to Huddersfield and it's the nippers 1st away game of the season.

[Deppo]

You have to log in etc to the Huddersfield board, even if you just want to read the comments. Must have something to hide.

 

 

I had to pay a fiver to join

[Dr Who?]

I cannot call this one, as it seems they have hit form as well. Winning 3-0 at Colchester is not a bad result. I think it will be a really good game on my first visit to Huddersfield. Another away ground to cross off the list.

[vince]

I occasionally drink with a Huddersfield ST holder (not bad, seeing as he drives 240 miles from Surrey for each home game for him) and he does not rate Lee Clarks tactics at all in terms of formation and substitutions, so I think the way we are currently playing will make it a little easier than it might seem.

 

It is well worth keeping an eye out on here : http://www.htfc-world.com/ a few days after the game. Some of the old match cartoons/movies are really funny.

[Kingsbridge Saint]

Would be happy with a point but think we've got a great chance of nicking it. We are on the verge of being unplayable in this division. But knowing Saints we'll stuff it up and end up well entrenched in the bottom half of Division 3. A good test for us at this stage.

[Doctoroncall]

I occasionally drink with a Huddersfield ST holder (not bad, seeing as he drives 240 miles from Surrey for each home game for him) and he does not rate Lee Clarks tactics at all in terms of formation and substitutions, so I think the way we are currently playing will make it a little easier than it might seem.

 

It is well worth keeping an eye out on here : http://www.htfc-world.com/ a few days after the game. Some of the old match cartoons/movies are really funny.

 

I've been reading that for years, even last season's lost was easier to take after reading the piece Danny put together.

[Saint Fan CaM]

Tough one to call this one. I think there's a good chance we'll show them up a bit. 1-2 loss it is then and back down to earth.

[SNSUN]

We CAN win this. We've definitely improved under Adkins, strengthened one or two areas, and Guly seems to have aclimatised to the rigours of League One football. Huddersfield's form has been patchy, but they had a good win last weekend, and on paper their team is very strong. Complete and utter 100% performances from every Saints player on Saturday and we can win this, I do, however, think a draw is the most likely outcome. I'm going for a 2-2 draw with a line up of

 

Davis

 

Butterfield, Fonte, Seaborne, Harding

 

Puncheon, Chappers, Hammond, Lallana

 

Guly

 

Lambert

 

subs: Bart, Richardson, Jaidi, Dickson, Morgan, Ox-C, Barnard.

[whizz]

I've got a feeling we'll secure a decent win - perhaps a two goal margin.

We're a different side these days, confident and have a winning mentality.

[bender]

I'm confident of a win so therefore we will lose.

 

Years since I've been to Huddersfield and it's the nippers 1st away game of the season.

 

How old is your boy. Can't wait to take mine to SMS. Just turned 2 though so not quite yet.

[Lighthouse]

I'd stick with the same team that beat Tranny. Harsh on Morgan and Barny who have been pretty good this season, but I just don't see the point in changing the side.

[Kingsbridge Saint]

How old is your boy. Can't wait to take mine to SMS. Just turned 2 though so not quite yet.

 

Mate - seriously. Wait until he is at least six or seven. You want him to remember his first game don't you? That will be special for the rest of his life.

[for_heaven's_Saint]

Just managed to get hold of a train ticket- can't wait.

[Graffito]

All the hype points to the inevitable...a 0-0 draw.

[NickG]

Morgan for Chaplow only change

[Window Cleaner]

Morgan for Chaplow only change

 

doubt it, I expect Barnard and Chaplow to start instead of Morgan and Guly, hope we don't p*ss them both off so much that they'll be on the phone to their agents before the afternoon is out.Mark my words if Morgan gets dropped because he was away on international duty we can say good bye (or adieu) to him,but I'm afraid NA is stupid enough to do it.

Edited 15 October, 2010 by Window Cleaner

[saint_stevo]

Morgan had 2 games in a few days, and travelling etc.

 

I fully expect an unchanged side

[Appy]

Unchanged side for me.

 

I really think we can win this 2-1.

[NickG]

Adkins said this week he has often changed a winning team, he will pick the best team, from available players, looking at opposition, to win a game

[Matthew Le God]

Morgan had 2 games in a few days, and travelling etc.

 

Schneiderlin only came on for the last 20 minutes on Friday and then played on Tuesday. If at his age he can't mange to play on the Saturday afterwards he needs to find another profession!

[Matthew Le God]

I'd stick with the same team that beat Tranny. Harsh on Morgan and Barny who have been pretty good this season, but I just don't see the point in changing the side.

 

To have the best possible chance of winning the game? The Saints side that beat Bournemouth was different to the one that beat Tranmere, yet Saints still won easily.

[Window Cleaner]

Adkins said this week he has often changed a winning team, he will pick the best team, from available players, looking at opposition, to win a game of football

 

 

there you go:put it right for you.

[Lighthouse]

To have the best possible chance of winning the game? The Saints side that beat Bournemouth was different to the one that beat Tranmere, yet Saints still won easily.

 

Yeah, but I think the "If it aint broke don't fix it" principle applies here. After the Wednesday game, where we were the better team but hardly world beaters, I would have forgiven people for wanting to make changes. I wasn't at the Tranmere game, but by all accounts we completely played them off the park and there were no poor players.

 

I fully respect those who want Morgan back though. It's a fantastic dilema to be in.

[Lighthouse]

The 'aint broke don't fix it' logic is really simplifying football. It suggests you keep going until it breaks, and doesn't actually show any regard for your opposition, which changes every week.

 

Would we want to give no consideration to who we're playing? To me, studying the opposition, not being surprised by them and coming up with the best 11 and tactics to overcome them is by far the most intelligent method and I'm glad Adkins is doing that. If we have the same 11, it's because he thinks it's best for this game. Maybe some players are better away from home than others for instance, or some better against pace or strength or height...

 

True, but I think the side which beat Tranmere is the one mostly likely to beat the Udders, simply because they played so well. I think stability will help and taking out players like Guly or Chaplow for Morgan or Barnard wont help. I think Morgan has better ability than Chaplow overall, but I don't nescessarily think the team will automatically be stonger with him in the side.

[Yorkshire Saint]

From BBC : Quite happy, I think the keeper and Novak are quite big players for them....

 

Huddersfield will be without winger Lee Croft, who is serving a one-match ban after his red card at Colchester.

 

Goalkeeper Alex Smithies (leg) will also miss out, while midfielder Anthony Pilkington (back) and striker Lee Novak (hamstring) are doubtful.

 

Southampton will welcome back Morgan Schneiderlin, who has returned from international duty with France U21s.

 

Defender Frazer Richardson could feature for the first time this season, after a dislocated shoulder.

[THEVMAN]

We are playing the same line up that started last week.

[Saint Charlie]

We are playing the same line up that started last week.

 

Probably the right call. Hammond will be suspended soon so thats Morgan's route back in!

[NickG]

there you go:put it right for you.

 

lost me

[madruss]

This board has become eerily positive of late. These strange bouts of optimism are often dispelled with a disappointing defeat. 2-1 huddersfield!

[sfc4prem]

Repeat of last seasons result at the Galph; 3-1 to the Terriers.

[View From The Top]

How old is your boy. Can't wait to take mine to SMS. Just turned 2 though so not quite yet.

 

8yo. 2nd year with a season ticket.

 

1st game was a pre-season at Cheltenham.

[offix]

There is no reason or justification for it, but somehow I feel that we could get a BIG win

[opthomps]

This will be a heck of a test on recent form. Would not be unhappy with a draw. Would be thinking same old saints if we lose. If we win then i really will start to believe we could do something special this season.

[ladysaint]

I am hoping for a reverse of last seasons result at the Galpharm today, think I will actually put a wager on that.

[dubai_phil]

Wouldn't change anything from last week.

 

I'll be late on parade on the match day thread have to go out to Sharjah today.

 

Highly traumatic experience spending any amount of time up there, it's like going "Oop North" except they don't have beer up the road..... Shudder

[Charlie2008]

Repeat of last seasons result at the Galph; 3-1 to the Terriers.

 

I beg to differ; in my opinion:

 

Huddersfield 1 - 3 SOUTHAMPTON

 

You saw it here 1st. COYRs!