saint lard Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Austin injured?......perhaps that's why he cost just £4m Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Austin injured?......perhaps that's why he cost just £4m Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Maybe he was just late for a meeting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmonton Saint Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Yep. I fear that is too much unnecessary tinkering from Koeman there. Clasie had arguably his best game in a Saints shirt last time out, and Targett is playing very well. Should have kept the same players in the same system IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Surprised Targett dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Perhaps we should save the criticism until we know the result and why he has chosen this line up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 4-4-2 as Boxing Day. I suspect he has one eye on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Perhaps we should save the criticism until we know the result and why he has chosen this line up? How quaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Interesting that we've gone back to the 4231 - I guess Arsenal will have been studying our most recent games and the new shape, and now we're going back to the one we stuffed them with in December. Clasie on the bench worries me, I think we'd be much better off dealing with Sanchez and Ozil with him in place of JWP or Romeu. Lack of Austin is worrying for obvious reasons, especially as Koeman said he may be in the starting line up - I can only assume he's got an injury. The good news with the Arsenal line up is that Coquelin isn't starting; the bad news is that neither is Mertesacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Yep. I fear that is too much unnecessary tinkering from Koeman there. Clasie had arguably his best game in a Saints shirt last time out, and Targett is playing very well. Should have kept the same players in the same system IMO. probably thought neither could cope with midweek then Saturday fixture. Arguably we'd rather have them 100% for Saturday rather than 85%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 #SaintsFC boss @RonaldKoeman says @chazaustin9 has not been risked tonight due to a slight knock, but is confident he'll be fit for #WHUFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Yep. I fear that is too much unnecessary tinkering from Koeman there. Clasie had arguably his best game in a Saints shirt last time out, and Targett is playing very well. Should have kept the same players in the same system IMO. Imagine how confused Wenger will be right now though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC 36s37 seconds ago #SaintsFC boss @RonaldKoeman says @chazaustin9 has not been risked tonight due to a slight knock, but is confident he'll be fit for #WHUFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewYorkSaint Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Four thoughts: 1) 4-0 was achieved with back four 2) They will have been expecting a back five. This may be in part an attempt to surprise 3) Romeo/Wanyama/JWP is powerful midfield. Clasie will add energy last 20 mins. 4) Bummed re Austin. But pretty cool to have Pelle avail on bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmonton Saint Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 probably thought neither could cope with midweek then Saturday fixture. Arguably we'd rather have them 100% for Saturday rather than 85%. They have just had 10 days off. If professional players cant play two in games in 14 days or so, then I worry about our training methods and our recruitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC 36s37 seconds ago #SaintsFC boss @RonaldKoeman says @chazaustin9 has not been risked tonight due to a slight knock, but is confident he'll be fit for #WHUFC. Phew... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmonton Saint Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Imagine how confused Wenger will be right now though... Well we will see in a couple of hours whether it was a masterstroke or not. I can't help it, I am a natural pessimist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 They have just had 10 days off. If professional players cant play two in games in 14 days or so, then I worry about our training methods and our recruitment. I get what your saying but it's all about being at your peak not just muddling through - we have options why not use them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 How quaint I know, I am just an old fashioned boy at heart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Meh, do not expect anything from this game. Good to go back to the set up that beat them pretty convincingly at St Mary's. a point is a bonus IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfp1 Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Let's hope we can recreate the performance of the 4-0. Not gona lie tho. Confidence has gone from towering muscular byson to quivering mouse in pj's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Perhaps we should save the criticism until we know the result and why he has chosen this line up? Not a chance on here mate, nothing like a good write off become a ball is kicked.... Tis the SWF way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Seems that we're more interested in Saturday, and not looking for too much today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Not a chance on here mate, nothing like a good write off become a ball is kicked.... Tis the SWF way Or rather tis football fan forum way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickmick Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 They have just had 10 days off. If professional players cant play two in games in 14 days or so, then I worry about our training methods and our recruitment. Today and again Saturday is 4 days if that is how he meant it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Fancied our chances tonight until I saw Austin is missing. Guessing he really is a fitness liability after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Fancied our chances tonight until I saw Austin is missing. Guessing he really is a fitness liability after all. England have thrown away the Ashes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Fancied our chances tonight until I saw Austin is missing. Guessing he really is a fitness liability after all. Knee jerk as ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobes8 Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Think there is a free stream on saints fc tonight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Fancied our chances tonight until I saw Austin is missing. Guessing he really is a fitness liability after all. We did manage to win matches before we bought him ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Fancied our chances tonight until I saw Austin is missing. Guessing he really is a fitness liability after all. How do you manage to post something bizarre every single time? Why have you jumped to the conclusion he is a "fitness liability" because he misses the game tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Think there is a free stream on saints fc tonight... That's just written match updates isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydie Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Knee jerk as ever Pun intended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangy Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Vic & Rom in to muscle the midfield,Arsenal can't play a physical game so if we are in there faces from the off we can give ourselves a real chance of snatching something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 http://streamendous.com/channel21.php Half decent stream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gammoncheeks Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Vic & Rom in to muscle the midfield,Arsenal can't play a physical game so if we are in there faces from the off we can give ourselves a real chance of snatching something Arsenal were expecting a back 5 ....so maybe a surprise from Koeman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Got to love the Pundits Cockney Tony Gale saying there are clearly only two teams in the title race. Arsenal and Man City. Must have missed the fact that Leicester are 3 points clear at the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Not a chance on here mate, nothing like a good write off become a ball is kicked.... Tis the SWF way understand your comment but that would be boring. everything is easy in hindsight and its differences in opinion that lead to good debates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 understand your comment but that would be boring. everything is easy in hindsight and its differences in opinion that lead to good debates. How do you debate something that has not happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 After 3 wins, I'd take a draw tonight. It's almost a 'free shot' for Saints. Decent line up though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoPints Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Not a bad start so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Save Forster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Saints looking the better team so far, good save from Forster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernsaint Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 What a difference a keeper makes! Forster is top drawer in big games... Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsmike25 Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 This is a much harder game than the home one. We are struggling to get in behind, bit worried about Romau who seems a bit off the pace at times. Mane is not at his best and has given away possession early a few times. Tadic looks keen and is working hard. We just need to go in at HT without conceding and then catch them on the break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsmike25 Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Then Romau hits a world class ball and Long does that... ah frustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Ward prowse why didn't you shoot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsmike25 Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Think Long is injured.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Ward prowse why didn't you shoot? Where are you watching it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernsaint Posted 2 February, 2016 Share Posted 2 February, 2016 Romeu being a right hard man. Love it!!! Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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