trousers Posted 7 February, 2016 Share Posted 7 February, 2016 Austin to start this one for me... Forster Cedric VvD Fonte Bertrand Targett Clasie Romeu Davis Long Austin Subs: Stek, Yoshida, JWP, Tadic, Juanmi, Mane, Pelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 7 February, 2016 Share Posted 7 February, 2016 Austin to start this one for me... Forster Cedric VvD Fonte Bertrand Targett Clasie Romeu Davis Long Austin Subs: Stek, Yoshida, JWP, Tadic, Juanmi, Mane, Pelle Agreed if Targett and Davis fit. Otherwise Yoshida for Targett, JWP or Tadic for Davis. Could also see JWP for Clasie. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 7 February, 2016 Share Posted 7 February, 2016 Watched highlights of their game vs Palace. Everything goes through Sigurdsson - he has fantastic dead-ball delivery. They played Cork & Britton in their engine room which we should be able to match like for like with Romeu & Clasie. They've picked up under the new guy, but it's a good chance to keep our run going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggles31 Posted 7 February, 2016 Share Posted 7 February, 2016 Our last 3 results at the Liberty have been 0-0, 0-1 & 0-1. Too much to ask for one more clean sheet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintTex Posted 7 February, 2016 Share Posted 7 February, 2016 ---------------Forster---------------- Cedric-VvD-Fonte-Bertrand-Targett ---------Romeu-----Davis----------- ------Mane----Austin------Tadic----- the team is likely a bit gassed due to playing 10 men for 35 minutes. Romeu, Davis, Targett, Mane, Austin, and Tadic should all be pretty well rested. If Davis can't go, put in JWP. If Targett can't go, move Bertrand to Left wing and insert Yoshida as third CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shance Posted 7 February, 2016 Share Posted 7 February, 2016 We've got key players coming back now at exactly the right time. Slip Targett in at LWB and obviously Davis goes straight into the team if fit. I also think Austin will start. Swansea are very beatable this season but lets not kid ourselves, it's never an easy place to go. 2-0 saints. Austin, Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 7 February, 2016 Share Posted 7 February, 2016 A tough game with Swansea fighting for their lives. 0-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 I wouldn't change the team much, the spirit seems good, just Romeu in for Wanyama and Targett in for Yoshida , possibly Davis if for Pelle with Long / Mane playing as a front two with Austin to come on in the 2nd half. We have a week to prepare for this game, then a 2 week break after it so shouldn't worry about resting players, Clasie especially is getting up to speed. I'd be very happy with another clean sheet and try to nick it. Surely Forster will be back in the England squad for the friendlies at the end of March. I've noticed our chances of Europe being mentioned again but better to ignore that for now, see how cups go with any luck 7th place will be good enough again - for us to finish there we'd need to be above West Ham I think as can see Everton going on a good run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 Agreed if Targett and Davis fit. Otherwise Yoshida for Targett, JWP or Tadic for Davis. Could also see JWP for Clasie. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Jwp for clasie? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 Hopefully Clasie is ok. He seemed to be walking in quite a restricted way when came off the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 Jwp for clasie? Why? He seems to struggle to play every game, may have a knock and I think was first choice replacement for VW when he was last suspended. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 I think this will be a tough one for us as Swansea are fighting like hell to stay in the Prem.We must maintain our concentration and play as we can.I'll not be surprised with a 0 - 0 draw for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 No disrespect intended to Pelle, but if Austin is fit enough, surely he has to start. Similarly, if Clasie can back up he starts with Romeu; Davis in for Tadic and Targett for Yoshida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 Austin for Pelle, rom for Vic and Davis for long or mane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 Targett for Yoshida Romeu for Vic Davis/JWP for Pelle Austin as an impact sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 Forster Cedric VVD / Fonte / Yoshida / Bertrand Romeu / Clasie Long / Austin / Mane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 If everyone's fit, I'd go: -------------------Forster----------------- Cedric---VVD---Fonte---Bertrand---Targett ----------------Romeu---Clasie------------ ----------------------Davis----------------- ----------------Austin----Long------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 Are people really putting that much of a defensive team out v Swansea? For me (and yeah I'm not a manager blah blah) I'd love to see FF Cedric Fonte VVD Bertrand Classie Romeu Davis Long Austin Pelle Go at em! **** it, yeeeeee haw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 I don't think playing 3-5-2 is overly defensive, because it is very fluid. Others might call it 5-3-2. In reality it is a 4-4-2 as when one of the wing backs goes forward, the wing back on the other side drops back in beside the 3 CBs. When the opposition attack, then both can fall back into a back 5. I like it. It gives a solid defensive line, while bolstering the midfield and allowing 2 to be up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 Austin for Pelle, rom for Vic and Davis for long or mane Sadly doubt if Austin ready to start yet, fitness-wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakkoUK Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 If Austin is deemed fit enough he has to be starting up top alongside Long with Mane just behind. This game is a must win really. Although Swansea are doing better under their new manager, I wouldn't necessarily say they are in form. Considering the results we have gotten away to Manchester United and Arsenal, we should really be getting a clear cut victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwsaint Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 Lesson from history. We played 3-5-2/5-3-2 in 1983/84 as it suited the players. Mainly to find a good role for Rueben Agboola. That was some team. It's similar now. 3-5-2 seems to work. Targett is much better as a wing back in a 5 than a left back in a 4. So keep it as is. Players seem comfortable with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 Hopefully Clasie is ok. He seemed to be walking in quite a restricted way when came off the pitch. I think he was cramping up as I noticed him trying to alleviate it a fair bit before he came off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 I think he was cramping up as I noticed him trying to alleviate it a fair bit before he came off Yeah he should be fine then, with a week to recover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 Yeah he should be fine then, with a week to recover. Hope so as he now showing his worth to the team regularly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 Would start Tadic in the hole position in a 3412 formation, in place of Mane. Long and Austin up top, and Romeu replacing Vic, with Targett replacing Yoshida ofc, those would be my changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 (edited) Austin in for Pelle, Romeu for Wanyama and if fit Target in for Yoshida imo ! They're playing a bit better now a few weeks ago I'd expect an easy win ,now I just expect a win! Edited 8 February, 2016 by simo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmacian_saint Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 Speaking of, I think I've missed, but what is wrong with Davis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 I think this is a game that is made-to-measure for our new signing and our best young midfield prospect. Saturday's match is tailor made for Austin/Reed and I think it will really suit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 FF Cedric VVD Fonte Bertrand Targett (if fit) Romeu Clasie JWP Long Austin Bench; Yoshida Steklenburg Pelle Mane Tadic Reed Juanmi Lots of impact!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 I think this is a game that is made-to-measure for our new signing and our best young midfield prospect. Saturday's match is tailor made for Austin/Reed and I think it will really suit them. I would think Reed is unlikely to make the match day 18, let along start or come on. Steven Davis was back in training in the build up to the West Ham game and will probably go into the squad instead of Wanyama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 I think this is a game that is made-to-measure for our new signing and our best young midfield prospect. Saturday's match is tailor made for Austin/Reed and I think it will really suit them. I would think Reed is unlikely to make the match day 18, let along start or come on. Steven Davis was back in training in the build up to the West Ham game and will probably go into the squad instead of Wanyama. Lol bit of a woosh moment there. [emoji23] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 No way that all three forwards should play at once. We were over run in midfield Saturday. The gives us no balance and no control of the ball. Admitedly Pelle is useless but even so my call is two only up top and not one of those 'in behind ' Davis a as forward midfielder yes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpb Posted 8 February, 2016 Share Posted 8 February, 2016 A couple on this thread have some fond memories of the Dell ... http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/swanseacity/forum/164917/away-ends-at-polish-lower-league-football-!!!!/#20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 9 February, 2016 Share Posted 9 February, 2016 Lol bit of a woosh moment there. [emoji23] There are many of them. I would like to think it may have been a double whoosh but fear he was responding seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted 9 February, 2016 Share Posted 9 February, 2016 I think this is a game that is made-to-measure for our new signing and our best young midfield prospect. Saturday's match is tailor made for Austin/Reed and I think it will really suit them. genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altoniansaints Posted 9 February, 2016 Share Posted 9 February, 2016 This is more of a must win for me than West ham last week, we've done the hard work in turning our form around and getting back to within touching distance of Europe again now we need to keep it up till the end of the season and a win v Swansea will be the first step in proving we can win against teams fighting for their lives. Austin won't start but will make an impact off the bench, 1 nil saints Austin with a late winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 9 February, 2016 Share Posted 9 February, 2016 I think this is a game that is made-to-measure for our new signing and our best young midfield prospect. Saturday's match is tailor made for Austin/Reed and I think it will really suit them. Off the cuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted 9 February, 2016 Share Posted 9 February, 2016 I think this is a game that is made-to-measure for our new signing and our best young midfield prospect. Saturday's match is tailor made for Austin/Reed and I think it will really suit them. I think you have stitched MLG up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted 9 February, 2016 Share Posted 9 February, 2016 I think this is a game that is made-to-measure for our new signing and our best young midfield prospect. Saturday's match is tailor made for Austin/Reed and I think it will really suit them. Off the cuff? No, total stitch-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 February, 2016 Author Share Posted 9 February, 2016 Sew, back to the thread.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 9 February, 2016 Share Posted 9 February, 2016 Sew, back to the thread.... No duds from you tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 9 February, 2016 Share Posted 9 February, 2016 A couple on this thread have some fond memories of the Dell ... http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/swanseacity/forum/164917/away-ends-at-polish-lower-league-football-!!!!/#20 I recognise that pitch. It's Munich at the 2006 World Cup. It wasn't just me that was pi**ed then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted 9 February, 2016 Share Posted 9 February, 2016 Sew, back to the thread.... zip it , would you? seams like you're always making these needle-ss comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 9 February, 2016 Share Posted 9 February, 2016 I think this is a game that is made-to-measure for our new signing and our best young midfield prospect. Saturday's match is tailor made for Austin/Reed and I think it will really suit them. That would be a real turn-up for the books. Bit worried that Reed can get shirty, but maybe we could play Austin in the pocket. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 February, 2016 Author Share Posted 9 February, 2016 So, this Austin Reed fella....are we gonna Singer song for him or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 10 February, 2016 Share Posted 10 February, 2016 I think we could see Tadic back in the side over Mane, who just hasn't taken his chances and doesn't deserve to start. Austin, Targett and Davis in if fit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardc Posted 10 February, 2016 Share Posted 10 February, 2016 what the cotton socks are you all on about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 February, 2016 Author Share Posted 10 February, 2016 Will be my first trip to Swansea on Saturday. Driving there. Any advice/recommendations on best place(s) to park in Swansea? Doesn't have to be mega close to the stadium. Anywhere within 30 minutes walk will be fine. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenilworthy Posted 10 February, 2016 Share Posted 10 February, 2016 This site is always a helpful guide http://www.footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/premier-league/liberty-stadium-swansea-city.html#adirections-and-car-parking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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