saintds Posted 15 September, 2014 Share Posted 15 September, 2014 2 teams with a good start to the season. Both playing with confidence but maybe a 4-2 reverse has knocked Swansea a bit? Even so, I predict it's down to the managers. Monk has done well but I think RK with his experience will out think him in a 1-0 away win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 15 September, 2014 Share Posted 15 September, 2014 Swansea fans take on Saturday. Seem pretty confident of getting at least a draw which is hardly a surprise given their great start. http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/swanseacity/forum/124922/southampton/#34 Think this guy might be a little over confident though. Clearly Gary Monk is a better manager than RK:? Why the heck would you say that? In what way would a draw at home be a good result? Do they have a better manager or forward line? (No.) Is their team more settled than ours? (No.) Are they a better team than us? (No.) 3-0 to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 I think dropping Davis is quite a big call, particularly away. We'd miss him IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 I think dropping Davis is quite a big call' date=' particularly away. We'd miss him IMO.[/quote'] People seem to suggest dropping him every game. He'll perennially be the player that is underrated by fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 People seem to suggest dropping him every game. He'll perennially be the player that is underrated by fans. Because the midfield three of Schneiderlin - Cork - Wanyama looks so tasty, people seem to forget how vital Davis it to the way we play. He is a little gem. Great signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 Assume Mane will have sorted his paperwork out in time for this one...surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenham Saint Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 Jordi Amat has been ruled out for 6 weeks, so, (obviously) will miss this one for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 Apart from Sigurdsson, they haven't been starting with any of their signings - Fernandez, Gomis and Montero have all been mostly subs, so they're not massively different to last season, whilst we are a bit more direct. I can see us going back to the defensive shield as we're away, but them having a load more possession than last season, so Forster; Clyne, Fonte, Alderweireld, Bertrand; Schneiderlin, Wanyama; Tadic, Cork, Davis; Pelle for me. Subs: Boruc (Will keep listing him until we start naming him again), Gardos, Yoshida, Ward-Prowse, Reed, Long, Mane. If Mane's clearance comes through I wouldn't be THAT surprised to see him on the wing to play in the space behind their full backs on the break. Will be interesting to see if we set up to play on the counter as I expect we will - last season's jammy 1-0 win had 0-0 all over it until that last minute spawniness from Lambert though, so wouldn't be massively surprised to see us cancel each other out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingdomCome Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 Tough call for the lineup. Away from home to Swansea I think we need to be as strong as possible defensively Forster Clyne, Fonte, Alderweirald, Bertrand Wanyama Cork, Schneiderlin Tadic, Long Pelle Hopefully Mane will be on the bench for impact towards the end. Or possibly start with Davis for a more attacking set up and then bring on Wanyama to settle things if we can get ahead...or Mane if we need a goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 Tough call for the lineup. Away from home to Swansea I think we need to be as strong as possible defensively Forster Clyne, Fonte, Alderweirald, Bertrand Wanyama Cork, Schneiderlin Tadic, Long Pelle Hopefully Mane will be on the bench for impact towards the end. Or possibly start with Davis for a more attacking set up and then bring on Wanyama to settle things if we can get ahead...or Mane if we need a goal. Given his role last Saturday, I think we have to consider that Cork can play as the furthest forward "attacking" central midfielder as well now, he wasn't in position to score by nicking the ball away from Williamson by accident, he'd been up that high all half. You would assume Koeman had this in mind when letting Gaston go on loan to Hull - or that at the least it was a serendipitous discovery in the training sessions after. I'd prefer to think the former. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 This is a very tricky fixture. I really have no clue of the result, and the season starts here for Saints, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 Given his role last Saturday, I think we have to consider that Cork can play as the furthest forward "attacking" central midfielder as well now, he wasn't in position to score by nicking the ball away from Williamson by accident, he'd been up that high all half. You would assume Koeman had this in mind when letting Gaston go on loan to Hull - or that at the least it was a serendipitous discovery in the training sessions after. I'd prefer to think the former. Since his run and cross from the right away to leeds i've thought he could be useful playing further forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 Forster Clyne Fonte Alderweireld Bertrand Wanyama Cork Schneiderlin Davis Tadic Pelle Subs: Boruc, Gardos, Yoshida, JWP, Reed, Long, Mane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 Last two games there 0-0 and 0-1, both tight cagey matches - but both at the end of the season however! Expect a lot more energy and enthusiasm, go for an entertaining 1-1 draw, hope for 2-1 win. A lot harder than the last 3 matches for us, so be prepared lads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnersaint Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 Since his run and cross from the right away to leeds i've thought he could be useful playing further forward. Always felt he didn't make it at Chelsea because he didn't develop into a younger version of Lampard quickly enough. Hence loans etc. and eventual sale. Probably always had an eye for goal but never played high enough up the pitch to realise this part of his potential.Between him and MS I'm loving seeing goals from mid-field, something that was seriously lacking under Pochettino. Re Pochettino, Spurs supporting colleagues already frustrated about vast amounts of possession with little end product. Even suggested by one he was AVB Mk2. Bless them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentry Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 and the season starts here for Saints, IMO. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Malvo Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 Think we will win 3-1. They take an early lead probably on the break with Dyer and a bit like the Hammers game we turn the screw and smash them the rest of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 Apart from Sigurdsson, they haven't been starting with any of their signings But he is the man that makes them tick. More of a threat than Dyer imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 Another tough one to predict. Saints should win, but Swansea have started well. No idea what the score will be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 Another tough one to predict. Saints should win, but Swansea have started well. No idea what the score will be! Do you mean could, not should? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Shane Long appears to be fine for Saturday after Tim Krul punched him in the head and he was apparently taken off at half time due to potential concussion... Shane Long @ShaneLong7 36m New boots ready for Swansea at the weekend, bit of me these!! #tiempos #saintsfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallagroth Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Swansea in form are the biggest test so far for us this season, much more so than Liverpool in my opinion. If we dispatch them comfortably we will be looking very good for a top 6 attempt. if we lose respectably I would suggest we may not reach new heights but will comfortably scrap for the best of the rest places in 7-10 against swansea, Villa, and one of the ousted top teams (Liverpool or Tottenham is my guess which would also amuse me a lot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Swansea in form are the biggest test so far for us this season, much more so than Liverpool in my opinion. If we dispatch them comfortably we will be looking very good for a top 6 attempt. if we lose respectably I would suggest we may not reach new heights but will comfortably scrap for the best of the rest places in 7-10 against swansea, Villa, and one of the ousted top teams (Liverpool or Tottenham is my guess which would also amuse me a lot). That's a lot to predict due to one result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 That's a lot to predict due to one result! If we lose I predict a riot. And a lot of misery on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Has Shane Long got size 5 feet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenham Saint Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Press Conference starting slightly earlier today (supposedly) at half 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Koeman presser points Long is OK, back in training for last 3 days, will be available for sat. No new injuries Mane WP is done, Will arrive tomorrow. Too close for sat. Will speak with him tomorrow and assess his fitness Will be part of the squad against arsenal at least No point being frustrated about Work Permits. he is coming now and we look forward to it. He will be here tomorrow Positive to use English players where possible. We have lots throughout the club Victor will play depending on the tactics. He is a controlling midfielder. The others are more offensive Just depends on tactics and opponents. Very happy to have him he is a very good player Players have to accept it when they are not picked. it is part of the job No talks about cork contract at the moment. Will look at it in december maybe january Not surprised how fans supported morgan brilliantly at the weekend. He is a great player and has been a great player for the club he has a contract with the club. He is a very good professional. He is happy to be part of the team We do not know the future. Fans have been good. They support all the players Bony is known very well from time in Holland. He was very strong. Both Pelle and Bony far too strong for Holland league. Good players for Premier league Bony is a very good goal scorer and very physical. Not surprised he is doing well Thought he might have gone in the summer and that benefits swansea. Which is good for them keeping their best players Nice to see how swansea play. Similar to us. They do lots of work in midfield. Will be an interesting game on saturday We do practice in in finishing for midfielders with the attackers. Midfielders need to score goals. they need to get between 5-10 goals. Give freedom to midfielders to be more offensive than last season too early to even think about the team remaining for top 4 challenge. way too early more important that we settle after the summer and show good performances and team spirit. we will have down days. if we play like we know we can, we will win more. we are a good team, good players but we need time very happy at the moment Benali has been great. Great charity, So many miles run. We as a club will do more for the charity but we want everybody to be involved. that is it for the TV presser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Decent Presser again. Strange questions asking about Bony, I could understand if it was how we're going to neutralise his threat but not "are you surprised no one bought him?" Good stuff about Mane, we'll prob see pics of him training early next week, would be nice "impact player" as Nige would put it, against Arsenal next week. Looking forward to the game, I predict Vic to be starting this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Decent Presser again. Strange questions asking about Bony, I could understand if it was how we're going to neutralise his threat but not "are you surprised no one bought him?" Good stuff about Mane, we'll prob see pics of him training early next week, would be nice "impact player" as Nige would put it, against Arsenal next week. Looking forward to the game, I predict Vic to be starting this one. From what he said about both us and Swansea wanting to dominate the midfield and Vic being a controlling midfielder, I'd say he'll be in the starting line up. Wonder who will drop out? I guess Cork or Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Cheers for typing all that up, Bats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 From what he said about both us and Swansea wanting to dominate the midfield and Vic being a controlling midfielder, I'd say he'll be in the starting line up. Wonder who will drop out? I guess Cork or Davis. He also said Morgan is a controlling midfielder so expect Cork to drop out, I think Davis plays a better role in that forward position imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 He could leave out Long, go with Morgan, Vic & Cork in the middle and push Davis out to wide right? That's the beauty now, plenty of strong options in the squad with Jay Rod & Mane still to add in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 We will lose 2-1 and finish 9-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 We will win 2-0 and finish 7-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 He could leave out Long' date=' go with Morgan, Vic & Cork in the middle and push Davis out to wide right? That's the beauty now, plenty of strong options in the squad with Jay Rod & Mane still to add in[/quote'] Very much doubt he will leave out Long. Long helsp makes Grazi tick. When Long is not playing Grazi has not been very effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 [video=youtube;K-jpYIbsVpc] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 We are doomed ..... lawro reckons we'll win 2-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo78 Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Straight talk regarding the midfield situation. As long as Big Vic, Cork etc. know that the manager has faith in them and will pick them when they fit the tactical setup best, they should be less frustrated than if they are just left out regardless of the tactics (like under MoPo)... Should help keep all midfielders on their toes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Bones Posted 19 September, 2014 Share Posted 19 September, 2014 Going for a 1-1 Draw with either Fonte or Alderweireld scoring for us. Like many looking forward to this game against two teams who will both be going for the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDogMatt Posted 19 September, 2014 Share Posted 19 September, 2014 Assume we are in red and white like last season? Anyone know? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PercyR Posted 19 September, 2014 Share Posted 19 September, 2014 I dreamt last night that we were winning 2-0 but that must have been the half time score because when I went back to sleeep and got up again we had won 4-0! True Story. Good Omen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Rees Posted 19 September, 2014 Share Posted 19 September, 2014 Assume we are in red and white like last season? Anyone know? Cheers Away kit I reckon, stripes wouldn't clash too bad but they'd want to wear the away at every opportunity I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslo Posted 19 September, 2014 Share Posted 19 September, 2014 From what he said about both us and Swansea wanting to dominate the midfield and Vic being a controlling midfielder, I'd say he'll be in the starting line up. Wonder who will drop out? I guess Cork or Davis. I would hold wanyama back to start against arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 19 September, 2014 Share Posted 19 September, 2014 I would hold wanyama back to start against arsenal. Perennial debate - which game is more important; I'd argue the three points v Swansea is, and I would start with Big Vic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 19 September, 2014 Share Posted 19 September, 2014 I would hold wanyama back to start against arsenal. Perennial debate - which game is more important; I'd argue the three points v Swansea is, and I would start with Big Vic. Not really relevant either way - it's not like he's played loads of football over the last few months and is going to be burnt out playing Sat & then Tues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenham Saint Posted 19 September, 2014 Share Posted 19 September, 2014 We are doomed ..... lawro reckons we'll win 2-0 Merson suggests over on the Sky predictions that we will lose this one 2-1 (barely mentions us) and says that their wingers will be too fast for us. He's clearly never seen Clyne or Bertrand sprinting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 19 September, 2014 Share Posted 19 September, 2014 We are doomed ..... lawro reckons we'll win 2-0 2-1 actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 19 September, 2014 Share Posted 19 September, 2014 Lawro reckons we will win 2-1, Neil Lennon says we will lose it 2-0. Mind you, the credibility of both of them is questionable as they both think Newcastle will beat Hull. Can't see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 19 September, 2014 Share Posted 19 September, 2014 Away kit I reckon, stripes wouldn't clash too bad but they'd want to wear the away at every opportunity I think I should think we'll wear all navy against them, whilst they'll wear all white against us even at St Mary's (because their away kit is red/black halves, red/red). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 19 September, 2014 Share Posted 19 September, 2014 (edited) Ronald Koeman @RonaldKoeman 7m Stretching the legs after 4 hours by Coach. Edited 19 September, 2014 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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