saint si Posted 9 May, 2016 Share Posted 9 May, 2016 I think this scenario has us 5th, not 6th, doesn't it? Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Yes. 6th just needs us to win, Liverpool to drop points in either game, and west ham to lose one OR draw and then not win their other match by more goals than we beat palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 10 May, 2016 Share Posted 10 May, 2016 Anyone know what time their steam train thing leaves Waterloo so us London based saints can avoid the delay it'll no doubt cause? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 10 May, 2016 Share Posted 10 May, 2016 Anyone know what time their steam train thing leaves Waterloo so us London based saints can avoid the delay it'll no doubt cause? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Starting from Clapham Junction I think on Southern rail line going via Selhurst and West Croydon for additional pick ups and takes about 3 hours so must be going down past Horsham / Barnham route and along from Chichester so shouldn't impact usual services. They sold out the train quickly but from what I understand one carriage is being used for club officials and another for the squad on the way back . I would never pay that price but like the idea of it for novelty factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 10 May, 2016 Share Posted 10 May, 2016 We need to up our noise as well for this game. Last few games have been ok but really need to get the atmosphere rocking t help things along. Have a word with the chapel end then. Like a f!cking library at the Man City game, I had to apologise to my son and explain that sometimes people don't want to sing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 10 May, 2016 Share Posted 10 May, 2016 Palace fans don't seem overly bothered about the game, just want to keep everyone they can fit for the final http://www.holmesdale.net/page.php?id=106&tid=160324&page=1 one of them makes a good point that Saints will be wanting Man Utd to win the cup if we finish 6th or 7th so it's in our interests to disrupt their build up as any injuries or suspensions for them will help our cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 10 May, 2016 Share Posted 10 May, 2016 Palace fans don't seem overly bothered about the game, just want to keep everyone they can fit for the final http://www.holmesdale.net/page.php?id=106&tid=160324&page=1 one of them makes a good point that Saints will be wanting Man Utd to win the cup if we finish 6th or 7th so it's in our interests to disrupt their build up as any injuries or suspensions for them will help our cause. Was just speaking to a palace fan at work and all he's worried about is potential injuries/suspensions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 10 May, 2016 Share Posted 10 May, 2016 Do we put SKD in goal if we're 3-0 up with 5 mins to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 10 May, 2016 Share Posted 10 May, 2016 Do we put SKD in goal if we're 3-0 up with 5 mins to go? Nope, seeing as our final place may come down to GD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 10 May, 2016 Share Posted 10 May, 2016 Do we put SKD in goal if we're 3-0 up with 5 mins to go? In order to do that you'd have to drop Stekelenburg from the bench. And what if its 0-0 and we have K.Davis on the bench rather than Stekelenburg and Forster gets injured after 5 minutes? There is a big drop in quality from Stekelenburg to Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 10 May, 2016 Share Posted 10 May, 2016 In order to do that you'd have to drop Stekelenburg from the bench. And what if its 0-0 and we have K.Davis on the bench rather than Stekelenburg and Forster gets injured after 5 minutes? There is a big drop in quality from Stekelenburg to Davis. Very good point, but who says you can't have 2 GKs on the bench? Edit: I'm not for it by the way, just curious enough to pose the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 10 May, 2016 Share Posted 10 May, 2016 Just stick Kelvin in at RB. We've given everyone else a go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 10 May, 2016 Share Posted 10 May, 2016 If we are going to bring anyone on as a token appearance we might as well keep doing it with JWP before he "kicks on" next season. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 10 May, 2016 Share Posted 10 May, 2016 Do we put SKD in goal if we're 3-0 up with 5 mins to go? good grief no, his night is next Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 11 May, 2016 Share Posted 11 May, 2016 Just stick Kelvin in at RB. We've given everyone else a go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 11 May, 2016 Share Posted 11 May, 2016 http://www.kingstonguardian.co.uk/sport/football/14483455.Winger_admits_Crystal_Palace_players_will_try_to_protect_themselves_against_Southampton/?ref=rss Couple of hefty early tackles should go someway to help them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 11 May, 2016 Share Posted 11 May, 2016 http://www.kingstonguardian.co.uk/sport/football/14483455.Winger_admits_Crystal_Palace_players_will_try_to_protect_themselves_against_Southampton/?ref=rss Couple of hefty early tackles should go someway to help them. Don't worry, Big Vic will be playing and perhaps Romeu too so no worries on that score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 11 May, 2016 Share Posted 11 May, 2016 Just confirmed on SSN that Joe Ledley has broken his leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 11 May, 2016 Share Posted 11 May, 2016 Just confirmed on SSN that Joe Ledley has broken his leg. That makes it sound like a delibrate decision. ie, Joe Ledley has made a cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way down south Posted 12 May, 2016 Share Posted 12 May, 2016 Should be a relatively easy win, considering they are bound to rest their key players. I was kinda hoping we'd have some youngsters on the bench hesketh or Jones, to sub them in if we're leading by a good two goals, i think they deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 12 May, 2016 Share Posted 12 May, 2016 Should be a relatively easy win, considering they are bound to rest their key players. I was kinda hoping we'd have some youngsters on the bench hesketh or Jones, to sub them in if we're leading by a good two goals, i think they deserve it. Chickens hatched? Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 12 May, 2016 Share Posted 12 May, 2016 I was kinda hoping we'd have some youngsters on the bench hesketh or Jones, to sub them in if we're leading by a good two goals, i think they deserve it. And what if players get injured early in the match or we aren't winning the game and we need good options from the bench to change the game? The match day 18 is likely to be the strongest possible group Koeman can pick as he aims for Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way down south Posted 12 May, 2016 Share Posted 12 May, 2016 And what if players get injured early in the match or we aren't winning the game and we need good options from the bench to change the game? The match day 18 is likely to be the strongest possible group Koeman can pick as he aims for Europe. Having Jones instead of yoshida on the bench shouldn't be too much of a step down, less experiance obviously but how confident do you feel with yosida getting on the pitch even for 15 minutes, heart in mouth every time the ball comes near him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 12 May, 2016 Share Posted 12 May, 2016 Having Jones instead of yoshida on the bench shouldn't be too much of a step down, less experiance obviously but how confident do you feel with yosida getting on the pitch even for 15 minutes, heart in mouth every time the ball comes near him. Dont think so..at all..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 12 May, 2016 Share Posted 12 May, 2016 Should be a relatively easy win, considering they are bound to rest their key players. I was kinda hoping we'd have some youngsters on the bench hesketh or Jones, to sub them in if we're leading by a good two goals, i think they deserve it. Goal difference could play a part personally rather see our best 11 and our strongest bench. Palace have already beaten us twice this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 12 May, 2016 Share Posted 12 May, 2016 Having Jones instead of yoshida on the bench shouldn't be too much of a step down, less experiance obviously but how confident do you feel with yosida getting on the pitch even for 15 minutes, heart in mouth every time the ball comes near him. West Ham at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 12 May, 2016 Share Posted 12 May, 2016 Must win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 12 May, 2016 Share Posted 12 May, 2016 (edited) Goal difference could play a part personally rather see our best 11 and our strongest bench. Palace have already beaten us twice this season. Actually there is no scenario where improving our goal difference will make a difference. Edit: except if we lose and Liverpool draw. Then losing by more than one would matter. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Edited 12 May, 2016 by Shroppie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 12 May, 2016 Share Posted 12 May, 2016 Should be a relatively easy win, considering they are bound to rest their key players. I was kinda hoping we'd have some youngsters on the bench hesketh or Jones, to sub them in if we're leading by a good two goals, i think they deserve it. No way! This is a must win and no messing about with a winning settled side should be considered. Kelvin's testimonial is the best time to bring on our youngsters for some of the match, because they are our future. But not against Palarse who will be fielding players keen to prove their Cup final credentials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 12 May, 2016 Share Posted 12 May, 2016 Having Jones instead of yoshida on the bench shouldn't be too much of a step down, less experiance obviously but how confident do you feel with yosida getting on the pitch even for 15 minutes, heart in mouth every time the ball comes near him. Not only does Yoshida get whipped by us fans and is the scapegoat, but also clearly his wife haha but in all honesty, I like the bloke, think he is a good solid Prem centreback, arguably a botton half regular- but hes done a job for us and with Fontes or VVD's direction, does a job if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 12 May, 2016 Share Posted 12 May, 2016 I think this scenario has us 5th, not 6th, doesn't it? Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk A chocolate bar is on its way to you, sir. You spotted my deliberate mistake. That scenario would indeed have us finishing 5th! Well, the set of 'hopeful predictions' is still on btw. West Ham did win, and Liverpool drew. If Begovic knew how to make a fist and had punched that cross away, it would have been a Chelsea win, but hey ho. I can't see Bournemouth getting anything at OT, so 6th is looking best scenario...if Stoke can do us favour by beating Wet Spam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5string Posted 12 May, 2016 Share Posted 12 May, 2016 Must win game! IMO, most likely scenario: Man City draw with [bizarrely resurgent] Swansea Man Utd beat Bournemouth West Ham beat ['nothing to play for'] Stoke Saints beat Palace Liverpool draw with [often surprising at strange moments] West Brom so 4th Man City 66pts 5th Man Utd 66pts 6th West Ham 65pts 7th Saints 63pts 8th Liverpool 60pts But this is football, so who knows...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 12 May, 2016 Share Posted 12 May, 2016 Lawro predicting us to win handsomely and end up 6th. ...8th it is then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 Would love to finish above the Hammers, the way the press been all over them this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 (edited) The lads are really fired up for this. They should be equally "fired up" for all 38 games. Maybe that's why Leicester got c.20 points more than us? They played every game like it was an end of season decider? (Ooh-er... Trousers actually expressing an opinion rather than waffling on about nothing in particular ) Edited 13 May, 2016 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 They should be equally "fired up" for all 38 games. Maybe that's why Leicester got c.20 points more than us? They played every game like it was an end of season decider? (Ooh-er... Trousers actually expressing an opinion rather than waffling on about nothing in particular ) I am not sure I like this new serious Trousers!! I preferred the rambling, older version lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 I am not sure I like this new serious Trousers!! I preferred the rambling, older version lol!! Fret ye not squire... I've only let the serious one out of the box for a couple of hours. Normal service to be resumed shortly p.s. it does genuinely annoy me ever so slightly though when players trot out the "we're really fired up for this one" line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 They should be equally "fired up" for all 38 games. Maybe that's why Leicester got c.20 points more than us? They played every game like it was an end of season decider? (Ooh-er... Trousers actually expressing an opinion rather than waffling on about nothing in particular ) And a good opinion too, I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 I wonder what questions will crop up in today's press conference.... hmmm (*scratches chin*) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 @CPFC: AP: "Joe Ledley's injury has been a blow to us this week. There's one or to we need to protect for this fixture." @CPFC: AP: "Wilf is not going to make this fixture and we'll have to wait and see if he makes the cup final." @CPFC: AP: "Southampton are a superb club with supporters that trust the team and manager. They're the form team in the PL at the moment." @CPFC: AP: "Sunday is a big game for us because the four place swing is a lot of prize money. There's been no problem with focus." @CPFC: AP: "I don't think anyone underestimates Southampton. The CEO and manager are experienced and we are envious of their facilities" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkboy Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 I wonder what questions will crop up in today's press conference.... hmmm (*scratches chin*) Koeman to Watford? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 Nothing about team news. Brilliant. I'm guessing everyone is fit then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 Nothing about team news. Brilliant. I'm guessing everyone is fit then? c.5 minutes live broadcast today. Breaks the previous record by some margin. Maybe the media department have got lots more announcements lined up today so have to crack on with that instead.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 c.5 minutes live broadcast today. Breaks the previous record by some margin. Maybe the media department have got lots more announcements lined up today so have to crack on with that instead.... Did I miss it then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC Midfielder @JordyClasie is #SaintsFC's only absentee for Sunday's game against #CPFC, @RonaldKoeman has confirmed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC Midfielder @JordyClasie is #SaintsFC's only absentee for Sunday's game against #CPFC, @RonaldKoeman has confirmed Thank you I'd do same team as last week, except JWP for Clasie then. Maybe the new contract will give him a boost in confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 Thank you I'd do same team as last week, except JWP for Clasie then. Maybe the new contract will give him a boost in confidence. Romeu would be unlucky to miss out, he was excellent when he came on last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardc Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 Romeu would be unlucky to miss out, he was excellent when he came on last week. he's been excellent everytime he has come on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 --------------------------- Forster ---------------------------- Martina ------- Fonte --------------- VvD --------- Bertrand -------------- Wanyama --------- Romeu -------------------- --------------------------- Davis ------------------------------ ----- Mane --------------- Long ------------------ Tadic ----- Subs: SKD , Cedric, Yoshida, JWP, JRod, Pelle, Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 I'm not sure Koeman likes Wanyama and Romeu together. The few times he has gone for it Koeman has often made a change at HT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 13 May, 2016 Share Posted 13 May, 2016 --------------------------- Forster ---------------------------- Martina ------- Fonte --------------- VvD --------- Bertrand -------------- Wanyama --------- Romeu -------------------- --------------------------- Davis ------------------------------ ----- Mane --------------- Long ------------------ Tadic ----- Subs: SKD , Cedric, Yoshida, JWP, JRod, Pelle, Austin If Forster is injured on 5 minutes, would you be happy with Davis playing the rest of the game instead of Stekenlenburg? I wouldn't, as for as great as Davis has been for this club it is a big drop in quality between the two. I can't see Koeman wanting to potentially risk a European spot for sentiment. The testimonial is the day for Davis, not Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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