Saint Garrett Posted 21 November, 2013 Author Share Posted 21 November, 2013 I thought that but MP said about Lallana playing this Saturday. Maybe picked up during training today? Press conference was before training wasn't it? Could have always been a bluff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted 21 November, 2013 Share Posted 21 November, 2013 Could have always been a bluff. We need Thevman to clarify! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 21 November, 2013 Share Posted 21 November, 2013 Maybe was doing seperate training as he played 75 minutes on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 21 November, 2013 Share Posted 21 November, 2013 Those who've been away on international duty may tire quicker. Apparently England duty is light relief from Pochettino's training sessions. He works them like dogs remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Iron Gonads Posted 21 November, 2013 Share Posted 21 November, 2013 I thought we'd never be get to sing 'We're top of the league' again after promotion from the Championship, make it happen this Saturday Saints. Lambert 1-0 or preferably 4-1 Lambert 2, Lallana, Ward-prowse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redder freak Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 All I want for Christmas is Saints top of the league. Not much to ask is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 I thought we'd never be get to sing 'We're top of the league' again after promotion from the Championship' date=' make it happen this Saturday Saints. Lambert 1-0 [/quote'] well if that happens we wouldnt be top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett24 Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Maybe Adam was having an extra rest day due to playing 2 games! Some guy on twitter seems to think he is injured though and defo out for Saturday. Will be a big blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Usually when players arent in the Thursday training they are out. VMAN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Maybe was doing seperate training as he played 75 minutes on Tuesday. He was our only player that played on Tuesday wasn't he? So could make sense that he's on a different training/rest programme to the others for a couple of days. Edit: Lambert and JWP both played of course, although much less tiring shifts than Lallana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 This fixture has actually been two of the most important in both club histories in the past. Previous fixtures in this game would ultimately be the difference between success and faliure for each club. Ironically both of them ended 2-2 with Arsenal scoring injury time equalisers in both. in 1988 Saints led 2-1 going into injury time and Arsenal snatched an equaliser in the 8th minute of injury time, time added on due to Arsenal midfield Paul Davis slying punching Glen Cockerill off the ball and out of view of the officials, the punch would break the Saints players jaw. That punch and the added injury time meant on the last day of the season Arsenal were able to travel to Anfield still able to win the title. History shows they did with another late goal, however but for that punch then that might never have happened. Then in 2004, Saints again led 2-1 going into injury time. Another injury time equaliser for Arsenal would level the scores and history would show that had Saints managed to hold out then we would have stayed up that season on goal difference. So arugably this fixture in the past has been pivitol to both clubs histories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 This fixture has actually been two of the most important in both club histories in the past. Previous fixtures in this game would ultimately be the difference between success and faliure for each club. Ironically both of them ended 2-2 with Arsenal scoring injury time equalisers in both. in 1988 Saints led 2-1 going into injury time and Arsenal snatched an equaliser in the 8th minute of injury time, time added on due to Arsenal midfield Paul Davis slying punching Glen Cockerill off the ball and out of view of the officials, the punch would break the Saints players jaw. That punch and the added injury time meant on the last day of the season Arsenal were able to travel to Anfield still able to win the title. History shows they did with another late goal, however but for that punch then that might never have happened. Then in 2004, Saints again led 2-1 going into injury time. Another injury time equaliser for Arsenal would level the scores and history would show that had Saints managed to hold out then we would have stayed up that season on goal difference. So arugably this fixture in the past has been pivitol to both clubs histories. Was at that game, in the home stand at Highbury. Seem to recall Henry smacked a pen off the post? Did that happen? RVP in like the 93rd min or something wasn't it? Hoping it won't be the same tomorrow (though actually a 2-2 at the Emirate is not a result to be sniffed at!), as I'm in the home stand once again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Was at that game, in the home stand at Highbury. Seem to recall Henry smacked a pen off the post? Did that happen? RVP in like the 93rd min or something wasn't it? Hoping it won't be the same tomorrow (though actually a 2-2 at the Emirate is not a result to be sniffed at!), as I'm in the home stand once again Dont remember the pen but i wasnt at the game, but yes it was Van Persie in the 93rdish minute. Just found it an amazing coincidence that both games finished 2-2, both of them were due to injury time Arsenal equalisers and both results had far reaching consequences for one of the clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Was at that game, in the home stand at Highbury. Seem to recall Henry smacked a pen off the post? Did that happen? RVP in like the 93rd min or something wasn't it? Hoping it won't be the same tomorrow (though actually a 2-2 at the Emirate is not a result to be sniffed at!), as I'm in the home stand once again Rory Delap scored both of our goals from headers I seem to remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Blimey McCann & Delap combining for both goals http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/3947349.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Arsenal FC @Arsenal Wenger: "All teams want to press and win the ball back quickly. Southampton maybe do it better than others. Pochettino has done very well without speaking too much. You have to give him credit for that. It's absolutely tremendous what Southampton have achieved. They can be very ambitious" #AFCvSFC http://po.st/GkbFbT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 (edited) We were riding high in the table at this game too, think it might have been up to third at one point during this run. in fact there are a lot of similarities, a young exciting team playing good football, doing better than anyone thought and everyone loved us. We conceded a shed load more goals though. Sadly most of that team would end up being sold off and replaced with rubbish. Edited 22 November, 2013 by Turkish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 I'm looking forward to going up the arse, I reckon it might be less painful than usual. Arse 0 - 1 Saints (Lovren) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 couldn't find one with the Saints goals on the 2004 game. 4 players around Van Persie and not one of them makes a challenge FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 couldn't find one with the Saints goals on the 2004 game. 4 players around Van Persie and not one of them makes a challenge FFS. Symptomatic of that season ffs. Was gutting, like so many other games. Didn't we chuck away a 2 goal lead to Boro (was that one of 'Arry's first games?), the Everton game at home, probably more I'm forgetting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studentsaint Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Curbishly doing an analysis on SSN for this game...believes flamini will start...not a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verlaine1979 Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 I'd forgotten quite how awful our defending could be at times. Sobering reminder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Wenger hails "remarkable" Saints http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/10828672.Wenger_hails__remarkable__Saints/?ref=twt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/9035565/arsenal-boss-arsene-wenger-full-of-praise-for-southamptons-pressing-game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom28 Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Anyone got any news on Lallana? I've watched the build up video, no sight of him at all. If we don't have Lallana tomorrow that would be a real blow. Steven Davis could come in and do the pressing that Lallana does, but he doesn't offer the same ability on the ball to be able to keep possession and create chances (I don't have evidence to support that statement, but my impression is that Lallana offers more creativity than Davis). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Yeah sounds a little ominous about lallana. If he is out would be a huge blow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 If Lallana was out then I would expect Osvaldo to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 22 November, 2013 Author Share Posted 22 November, 2013 I reckon if he is out.... Boruc; Clyne Fonte Lovren Shaw; Morgan Wanyama; J-Rod Davis JWP; Lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Really wish Walcott wasn't back for this game. Hope he has a quiet one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 22 November, 2013 Author Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Really wish Walcott wasn't back for this game. Hope he has a quiet one. Atleast we have a LB who can defend this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Really wish Walcott wasn't back for this game. Hope he has a quiet one. he was very quiet last time we played them although he was playing in the lone striker role. Would expect that he starts on the bench in any case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Jebus. It's been a fricking LONG two weeks!!!! I don't think I can handle the wait any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom & Gerry Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Tomorrow the world changes forever. The old order will be overthrown and a new era will begin. Doctor Who should be quite good as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEVMAN Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Usually when players arent in the Thursday training they are out. VMAN?Dont panic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 Dont panic. Phew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Jeweller Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 I recall that '88 ref was called lester shapter or something like that,will never forgive him for missing that blatant elbow,always thought he must have been a Gooner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/southampton/10468535/Flashback-When-Southampton-visit-Arsenal-on-Saturday-they-can-rekindle-memories-of-Keegan-Ball-and-Channon.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 I recall that '88 ref was called lester shapter or something like that,will never forgive him for missing that blatant elbow,always thought he must have been a Gooner! David Axcell from Southend. Shapter was a decade earlier. Sent George Best off at The Dell in 76 when playing for Fulham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 22 November, 2013 Share Posted 22 November, 2013 David Axcell from Southend. Shapter was a decade earlier. Sent George Best off at The Dell in 76 when playing for Fulham Just about the only decent thing he ever did for us. Seeing his name on the match day programme sent shivers down my spine. Mind you that Fulham match is right up there in my favourite Dell matches. Under the East Stand - you were probably stood next to me LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 23 November, 2013 Share Posted 23 November, 2013 Gotta love the vman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 23 November, 2013 Share Posted 23 November, 2013 Good start to the day. 4 hours of Dr Who re-runs on BBC Entertainment while having to babysit a 3 year old son of one of Mrs D_P's best pals while she gets an about to drop a second sprog check-up. (haha her life is ruined his new big word is Oooooh Monsters) Down to Barasti nice & early to watch some Beach Soccer (Iran v Russia in the finals) gonna be a Perfect Day especially after the two words from VMAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MongoNeil Posted 23 November, 2013 Share Posted 23 November, 2013 Im genuinely excited by this match, the two-week break has just added to the anticipation too. Roll on 3 o'clock... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 23 November, 2013 Share Posted 23 November, 2013 Nicked from FB sorry if posted before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 23 November, 2013 Share Posted 23 November, 2013 Pope Francis @Pontifex 21 Nov To be saints is not a privilege for the few, but a vocation for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 23 November, 2013 Share Posted 23 November, 2013 I'm looking forward to going up the arse, I reckon it might be less painful than usual. Arse 0 - 1 Saints (Lovren) You need plenty of lubrication, Bearsy, that normally helps. If you find the right pub London prices aren't too bad.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's There Posted 23 November, 2013 Share Posted 23 November, 2013 What a great reminder of halcyon days - many a day on the terraces watching dream football. The cup highlights are great too- you can't beat winning at Wembley...unless it's winning the league maybe?http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/southampton/10468535/Flashback-When-Southampton-visit-Arsenal-on-Saturday-they-can-rekindle-memories-of-Keegan-Ball-and-Channon.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 23 November, 2013 Share Posted 23 November, 2013 Should be looking forward to this,but I'm not. the way Arsenal have been playing our bubble could well and truly be burst. hope we really play to our potential,if we do,we could get a favourable result......people would really have to sit up and take notice. a nail biting afternoon awaits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 November, 2013 Share Posted 23 November, 2013 3-1 to arsenal I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 23 November, 2013 Share Posted 23 November, 2013 3-1 to arsenal I reckon Due to the far from ideal build up for such a crucial game with players all over the place on International duty, I wouldn't be surprised if we are a bit flat today and get torn a new one, however the mood in the camp seems to be bouyant and we could come out flying. Really don't know which way this one is going to go - head goes for a loss, gut goes for a 1-1 draw and heart goes for the required 2-0 win (Merseyside derby draw) !! #fencesitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 23 November, 2013 Share Posted 23 November, 2013 Which pub are people heading to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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