Dig Dig Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Sorry, but I think we are going to get smacked in the head today. A shambolic 3-0 defeat for the Saints sees us spinning into the bottom 3 I prefered your old routine. This one is a complete bore off. Have a think about something, your yo-yo strategy and predicting heavy losses before each game just isn't working for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints boy in Leeds Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Well according to sky sorts Wigan have 10 first team players out, IMO this will be 2-1 or 3-1 to us, COYR ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Sorry, but I think we are going to get smacked in the head today. A shambolic 3-0 defeat for the Saints sees us spinning into the bottom 3 At least get your facts right, 3-0 would still leave us above Wigan, so outside the bottom 3 (unless Villa score about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Leigh, isn't that where Eric o A lives when he's in the UK ? Oh Noes .... I am living 5 mins walk away from the ground fec feck feck .... if only I had known !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo78 Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 (edited) Think Pochettino has a bit of a selection headache on his hands here. Quite clearly the best footballing option would be Ramirez, Lallana, and Puncheon behind Lambert. But a massive part of the second half performance on Wednesday was the pressing from the front and Davis was sensational at doing that - and obviously far better than Ramirez doing that work. So we've got a challenge of finding the right balance between the guys will will hunt down the ball and get it (to the degree we spent the second half camped in the Man Utd half on Wednesday) vs. the guys that pose most goal threat when we have the ball. I really liked the balance of Jay Rod, Davis, and Lallana in terms of shape and getting the ball back but it didn't quite work right once we got in and around the opponents box. If we had Puncheon and Ramirez on the pitch there would have been better chances created but there is a fair argument to say that we may not even have the ball enough to create those chances if they were the ones pressing. Could be one of those games were we have a gameplan that will change according to how much of the ball we expect to have and our tactics to get it back. Wigan will only play one up top so it may be more of a fight in midfield which may impact how effective pressing high up the pitch we go. That said, it is quite clear to me that Pochettino doesn't appear to give a **** about how the opposition play (in a good way, I think) and believes his pressing and set-up will nullify any team. And given what we did to Man Utd in the second half (including them going through three tactical substitutions and formation changes to no effect) it would be hard to argue against him at this stage. I suspect we will start with Lallana, Puncheon, and Ramirez and all of them will be on a short leash if the pressing isn't effective enough from them. It's harsh on Davis and Jay Rod but in that part of the pitch right now we have options and it is clear to me it is those 3 (plus the two behind) that are getting through an enormous amount of work without the ball for our new system to work, so all five will feature at some stage regardless of who starts. And you know what, if those front four (with Lambert) do their jobs pressing it won't even bother me who plays in central defence - at worst they have to read the quick breaks and act accordingly and mop up like sweepers (that is assuming all goes to plan of course). Looking forward to seeing how this new system gets on against a team in the relegation zone as opposed two teams in the top five. Interesting view of pressing vs. goal threat - I'm inclined to agree with you. I hope Pochettino quickly will find the team that can perform his tactics and still score goals. Also he needs to sell the idea to Ramirez, Lallana and Puncheon that they have to work very hard when not in possession of the ball. We haven't at all the defensive quality to back it up, but it would be interesting to see concepts such as Barca's pressing football the first 6 seconds after losing possession - no matter where on the pitch. The Barca players nearest to the ball goes on a mad hunt to stress and hurry the opponent into making a mistake. Works a treat and gives them possession far up the pitch with the other team in disarray. But as I said initially it needs a perfect organisation further back - that we do not have (yet )... Edit: video of the 6 second thingy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Cs0IemkVKs Edited 2 February, 2013 by Lazlo78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Paul C Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 My team for today Boruc Clyne - Jos - Maya - Shaw Cork - Spiderman Lallana - Ramirez - Davis J Rod Bring SRL and Puncheon on after 60 mins for Adam and J Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Boruc Clyne - Forren - Maya - Shaw Cork - Spiderman Punch - Ramirez - lallana Lambert This. Our best XI and we really should just go for the throat against Wigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 (edited) Boruc Clyne - Forren - Maya - Shaw Cork - Spiderman Punch - Ramirez - lallana Lambert Definitely our team. Only doubt is this a game too early for Forren? and play Yosh right and Forren Left CB Saints to win 3-0:)......4-0 even COYS Forgot....Puncheon , Cork and Gaston 2 = 4-0 win Edited 2 February, 2013 by ottery st mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieDog Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Have a feeling Punch might be on the bench today...Lallana to come in and Shaw for Fox as the only changes from Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Just in the Anvil pub, cracking boozer. We can do this today, got couple if quid on 3-1 @ 40/1. COYS!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Oh Noes .... I am living 5 mins walk away from the ground fec feck feck .... if only I had known !!! Not if somebody has you walking round in circles at the end of your road because of a bit of congestion at the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 We didn't have/use... Boruc Forren Shaw Cork Puncheon Ramirez For that game vs Wigan in August. + Yoshida. Relax, we will win this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEVMAN Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Shaw in is only change from Man U game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones91 Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Shaw in is only change from Man U game.is this a guess or do you know this? if so, how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopkins Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 is this a guess or do you know this? if so, how? If anyone knows it would be him. Good news IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones91 Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 If anyone knows it would be him. Good news IMO. why him?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmonton Saint Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 I am unusually cheery and optimistic today and am expecting a confident and professional display and a fine 2-0 away win.. C.O.Y.R'S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Super. COYS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 why him?? Because Fox started against Manure, so Shaw starts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Shaw in is only change from Man U game.So Adam's groin tweek he got in training is ok then or is he on the bench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEVMAN Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 So Adam's groin tweek he got in training is ok then or is he on the bench? Bench mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 I'm looking forward to seeing how Gaston and Punch adopt to implementing the press and creating triangles after witnessing the excellent 2nd half from the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 I'm looking forward to seeing how Gaston and Punch adopt to implementing the press and creating triangles after witnessing the excellent 2nd half from the bench. Not strong enough, I can see Wigan dominating midfield and can't see us scoring with our powder puff attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 why him?? You've not read many build up threads in the last year, have you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Just in the Anvil pub, cracking boozer. We can do this today, got couple if quid on 3-1 @ 40/1. COYS!!!!! Enjoy your day. Hope your bet comes in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones91 Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 You've not read many build up threads in the last year, have you. i dont mean why luke shaw, i mean why does this bloke supposedly know the starting lineup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 i dont mean why luke shaw, i mean why does this bloke supposedly know the starting lineup Must be a new poster. Thevman is god. Get behind him ffs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 i dont mean why luke shaw, i mean why does this bloke supposedly know the starting lineup hahahhahahaha you don't know the VMAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Not strong enough, I can see Wigan dominating midfield and can't see us scoring with our powder puff attack. With 1 I think we could be ok and thus improve our attack to create better chances, with 2 we could be exposed and the system not wok, it will be an interesting first 20mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 i dont mean why luke shaw, i mean why does this bloke supposedly know the starting lineup Don't question it, just read it and take it in. It's the truth. He's our mole inside the camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 i dont mean why luke shaw, i mean why does this bloke supposedly know the starting lineup He's one of the few people on this forum who actually is an ITK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Le Tiss going for 3-1 Saints on SS. Good lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plonko Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 I wonder if any of our players will go off for a plop today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
student Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Lallana was never realistically going to start today. If the games had been a week apart you'd expect him to start but you cant really afford to throw him in and risk him in a game that means so much to both teams. He might get 30 at the end again to ease his way back in. Wonder if Guly is on the bench today. Hope that Ramirez has got a kick up the arse from Wednesday and decides to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint si Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Southampton team: Boruc, Clyne, Yoshida, Hooiveld, Shaw, Puncheon, Schneiderlin, Cork, Ramírez, Rodriguez, Lambert ©. Southampton substitutes: K. Davis (GK), S. Davis, Fox, Ward-Prowse, Lee, Lallana, Richardson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 So a whole week of a training camp, plus another few days, isn't enough to get Forren match fit. FFS. I wonder if he will even make the bench today? The one position we really needed strengthening and we buy a player who is unfit to play in one of our most important matches of the season. Great!! In fact, I will go so far as to say this IS our most important match this season. Win and we are 6 points clear; lose and we are level on points. Psychologically, either one is going to have a huge effect - especially without NA around to pick them up. Win and I think we will stay up; lose and we are probably going down; draw and it is still in the balance. Just my opinion, of course. Edit: Just seen, Forren not even on bench again. In fact, no CB on the bench. Let's hope Maya or Jos don't pick up a knock!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Forren has a slight muscle strain to add to his not being quite match fit due to his lay off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Forren has a slight muscle strain to add to his not being quite match fit due to his lay off. Thanks for the info. Which muscle? When did he strain it? Any idea how long until he will be able to play? In any event, just shows that we prob should have got 2 CBs in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torsaint Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Interesting having a Uruguayan managed by an Argentinian. No love lost there.Lallana was never realistically going to start today. If the games had been a week apart you'd expect him to start but you cant really afford to throw him in and risk him in a game that means so much to both teams. He might get 30 at the end again to ease his way back in. Wonder if Guly is on the bench today. Hope that Ramirez has got a kick up the arse from Wednesday and decides to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEVMAN Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 So a whole week of a training camp, plus another few days, isn't enough to get Forren match fit. FFS. I wonder if he will even make the bench today? The one position we really needed strengthening and we buy a player who is unfit to play in one of our most important matches of the season. Great!! In fact, I will go so far as to say this IS our most important match this season. Win and we are 6 points clear; lose and we are level on points. Psychologically, either one is going to have a huge effect - especially without NA around to pick them up. Win and I think we will stay up; lose and we are probably going down; draw and it is still in the balance. Just my opinion, of course. Edit: Just seen, Forren not even on bench again. In fact, no CB on the bench. Let's hope Maya or Jos don't pick up a knock!!!! No point throwing in a new toy when its not ready ,would be madness.You could throw him out there and he could be well off the pace,thats when your ****ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 The Vman is not Nigel after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 No point throwing in a new toy when its not ready ,would be madness.You could throw him out there and he could be well off the pace,thats when your ****ed. I understand that and fully agree. My problem is: why buy only one toy for Christmas, which can't be used until Easter, when it is essential to have a toy which can be played with on the first weekend in February? It makes me nervous to see Jos in the starting 11, and even more so knowing we have absolutely no other option. Not even a CB for the bench. FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints boy in Leeds Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 IMO it is a must win. No matter how many times you say it isn't, won't change my mind Must win even seeing as there's still 38 points up for grabs after this one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Must win even seeing as there's still 38 points up for grabs after this one ? Mathematically, no; psychologically, yes. IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 Must win even seeing as there's still 38 points up for grabs after this one ? can't be right 38 isn't a multiple of 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 2 February, 2013 Share Posted 2 February, 2013 http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?43041-WIGAN-V-SAINTS-(Match-thread) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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