ALWAYS_SFC Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 I'd like to see: McCarthy Cedric Fonte VVD McQueen Clasie Romeu JWP/PEH for 2nd half Davis Austin Tadic/Radical (which is a better name - do you think he'd change it?) Ok, But Why are you dropping FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 McCarthy Martina VvD Yoshida Targett Reed Clasie JwP Hesketh Austin Rodriguez smash em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyboy Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 McCarthy Martina VvD Yoshida Targett Reed Clasie JwP Hesketh Austin Rodriguez smash em Picking VvD? Harsh on poor Alfie Jones, what did he do to miss out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBizzier69 Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 Very worried we'll just be outplayed, outmuscled, outscored. Hope they've got soap on a rope, otherwise we might end up picking that up after the game too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 3-0 Utd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 I think other than the odd spell, a couple of half chances, we will get soundly beaten and be 2nd best on large parts of the pitch. 4-0 to united Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 Very worried we'll just be outplayed, outmuscled, outscored. Hope they've got soap on a rope, otherwise we might end up picking that up after the game too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Saint Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 I actually fell asleep watching this Puel interview I hope he's a bit more lively in the dressing room giving a team talk or else we're ****ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 Agreed, for the 1st time I have given up watching the pressers and pre match. However if he gets good results and plays good football then i'm really not bothered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 if he gets good results and plays good football then i'm really not bothered. You'll fit in well here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 I had to reschedule my work day for this, just to catch the second half! Even if we lose 3-0, i'd be happy with a strong show of intent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MongoNeil Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 I've only seen saints at old Trafford twice. The last two seasons, when we have won. I can't make it on Friday, therefore we will lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 I'm going for a 2-0 defeat, early Zlatan header, them having crossed from the acres of space in front of the full backs, and then an hour of both sides passing it around and them defending deep with us (again) not getting the chance to counter. Then we create something from a rare mistake, Long misses a decent chance and they score in injury time just to annoy me. I'm going, like maxi_sopez I haven't been for the past 2 years when we've won, my last visit was Pochettino's first game when we made the mistake of scoring right at the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 I think other than the odd spell, a couple of half chances, we will get soundly beaten and be 2nd best on large parts of the pitch. 4-0 to united This, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue_Saint Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 ................Forster Soares-Fonte-Van Dijk-Targ Redm-Rom-Hojbjerg-Tadic .........Austin--Long McCarthy Pied Yoshida Clasie Davis Reed Rodriguez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 The team is obvious surely? FF, CS, JF, VVD, MT; OR, PH, SD DT; NR, SL. Due a 1-1 draw. Skys coverage will be 99.9% about Jose and Pogba, it will be more than sickening. Doubt we will hardly get a mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 i find it incredible that we go into the season with Nathan Redmond as one of our main forwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 i find it incredible that we go into the season with Nathan Redmond as one of our main forwards Why's that Bruce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 i find it incredible that we go into the season with Nathan Redmond as one of our main forwards It really is ridiculous when you step back and think that he was hardly a regular in a team that got relegated and now he's a guaranteed starter, out of position, in a team that finished in the top six last year. Can you think of any team who finished in our position, in any major league that would be starting the season with a winger from a relegated club as the man they are relying on for goals? I can't. It's incredibly complacent and risky IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 It really is ridiculous when you step back and think that he was hardly a regular in a team that got relegated and now he's a guaranteed starter, out of position, in a team that finished in the top six last year. Can you think of any team who finished in our position, in any major league that would be starting the season with a winger from a relegated club as the man they are relying on for goals? I can't. It's incredibly complacent and risky IMO. But IF it works, we can flog him to a bigger club for £35+m! That is what we are going for, an English player to get over 20 goals in a Premier League season, it is about the profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 But IF it works, we can flog him to a bigger club for £35+m! That is what we are going for, an English player to get over 20 goals in a Premier League season, it is about the profit. What a depressing state of affairs. If it works, he's off and if it doesn't he's no good and we pay for it with our league position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 A draw gents, a draw, two two. Sent from my HTC One M8s using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonnick Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 Preview now up on: http://theitchenperspective.blogspot.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van Hanegem Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 I think other than the odd spell, a couple of half chances, we will get soundly beaten and be 2nd best on large parts of the pitch. 4-0 to united Maybe a good beating would speed up things on the transfer front? With Mourinho at the helm I expect a boring ManU, controlling the game rather than pushing for goals. As the Saints do not have real killers up front (nor in midfield), it will be easy for Pogba etc. to control the game and just wait for the couple of chances which they will surely get. Or will Puel have "a cunning plan"? That would be a nice surprise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOWSaintDaz Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 Or will Puel have "a cunning plan"? That would be a nice surprise... He didn't have a plan against 10 men at home last Saturday, so away to Utd I don't expect him to have much of a plan there either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Durman Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 Lambs to the slaughter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van Hanegem Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 He didn't have a plan against 10 men at home last Saturday, so away to Utd I don't expect him to have much of a plan there either Yup, I was not impressed either with his tactics in that game. But I for one would like to give a new coach time to work on his ideas. Allthough somehow I have a gut feeling that it will take Puel more time than many on this forum will allow him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 As glass half full as I try to be, I have this down as a big defeat. No biggy though, still early days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 He didn't have a plan against 10 men at home last Saturday, so away to Utd I don't expect him to have much of a plan there either Behave after the first 30 mins (where we were admittedly terrible) we were by far the better team. It wasn't like Watford played 60 plus minutes with 10 men it was more like 15 minutes and we were well on top by then. We just needed better finishing on some of those 25 attempts on goal (something we have struggled with for the last few seasons to be honest). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakkoUK Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 If it wasn't for the fact that this forum is very useful in getting the latest news on Saints then I wouldn't come on here. What a bunch of whiney, pessimistic ****s the, unfortunate, majority of you are. If it wasn't for the fact the domain name is Saintsweb then you wouldn't think this was a saints fan site. Get a grip guys, it's been one game. Which we believe it or not got a point from and was probably the better team. Not bad for a side that's just changed manager and system, it'll take a couple to get back in the sway of things. After all we are Southampton not Barcelona. We have won our last two at Old Trafford, so I'm going with a 0-2 win to the Saints, that'll hopefully shut you fickle lot up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 As glass half full as I try to be, I have this down as a big defeat. No biggy though, still early days. Defeat wouldn't be a surprise at all but I think we will give them a decent game probably one goal in it. I'm certainly not expecting some sort of Villa/Sunderland thrashing everyone seems to be predicting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy Dave Posted 18 August, 2016 Share Posted 18 August, 2016 4-0 United. Ibra 2 Pogba Rooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 It really is ridiculous when you step back and think that he was hardly a regular in a team that got relegated and now he's a guaranteed starter, out of position, in a team that finished in the top six last year. Can you think of any team who finished in our position, in any major league that would be starting the season with a winger from a relegated club as the man they are relying on for goals? I can't. It's incredibly complacent and risky IMO. People who know better at the club, and have a recent track record of recruiting successfully, have a different opinion to you. I agree with them. Redmond is an absolute gem who was wasted by a succession of overly cautious managers. we will see the best of him and he will go on to become a top player with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 The team is clearly weaker than last season whilst Man Ure have strengthened considerably. Unfortunately I can't see anything other than defeat by at least a couple of goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 If it wasn't for the fact that this forum is very useful in getting the latest news on Saints then I wouldn't come on here. What a bunch of whiney, pessimistic ****s the, unfortunate, majority of you are. If it wasn't for the fact the domain name is Saintsweb then you wouldn't think this was a saints fan site. Get a grip guys, it's been one game. Which we believe it or not got a point from and was probably the better team. Not bad for a side that's just changed manager and system, it'll take a couple to get back in the sway of things. After all we are Southampton not Barcelona. We have won our last two at Old Trafford, so I'm going with a 0-2 win to the Saints, that'll hopefully shut you fickle lot up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Very much this. But you do have to be careful, if you complain about people complaining the whinging people might cry to the mods because they're allowed to whinge and be constantly negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 Strewth. I know that there is a general air of pessimism here that masquerades in a farcical manner (by far too many) as realism/pragmatism, but I'm going to be the optimist here and say that we are going to win by a single goal, possibly a score draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 I'm going for a tight defeat due to a dodgy decision. Ibra will score a goal that isn't that good and the press will mutually masturbate over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 I'm going for a surprisingly frustrating evening for Man Utd and a lucky goal for us. Redmond. 0-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilippineSaint Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 Gonna put a bet on 5-0 United. As a so called Saints fan why in hell would you want to do that? Not only will you lose your money you're giving the impression that you don't want Southampton to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 As a so called Saints fan why in hell would you want to do that? Not only will you lose your money you're giving the impression that you don't want Southampton to win. He wont bet, just bluster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 I was looking at the odds earlier and returns on United are very low - rightly so as they are clear favourites tonight. Only bet I will take is United -1 which is just below evens. £45 returns £85 and will at least mean I watched the game live n for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 Blimey its as grim as the weather on here this morning!! Ah well if we are getting spanked at half time there is always GB Womens Olympic Hockey team Bullying Off for gold on BBC at 9pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 We need him to score 2 tomorrow! ha, don't think I didn't see you making the exact same mistake on twitter, and now you're correcting other people! The hypocrisy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 ha, don't think I didn't see you making the exact same mistake on twitter, and now you're correcting other people! The hypocrisy! Shhhhhh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 Watching in The Exchange. Friday night, Saints on TV, pub. Like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 And it'll be an encouraging yet annoying 2-1 defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 The Ugly Inside says we love Friday night games. I thought we lost our last one 3-1 to Reading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett24 Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 I think this is a massive game for Puel already, a good performance tonight even if we lose it will give the players confidence in Puel's system, lose and lose badly will be very damaging for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 The Ugly Inside says we love Friday night games. I thought we lost our last one 3-1 to Reading? From memory I remember these two from 1984... ...was at both and very enjoyable ways to spend a Friday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 19 August, 2016 Share Posted 19 August, 2016 Does anyone else think that Man Utd have suddenly become afraid of " little Saints " ? Is it going to be a David v. Goliath game again ? It must be embarrassing for them to have been turned over by us at home for the last two seasons, especially having LvG spending that huge volume of money on players who later proved to be ....less than they expected. Now that they have signed the " top striker in Europe", and the most expensive player ever ....and signed a manager, (who on his own admmission) is " a bit Special " .. ...they surely are desperate to win every game convincingly. The media coverage around this has been a bit unusual to say the least. The Jose Fonte story, may be a little smoke before the fire starts, or is it just a smoke screen to upset Saints?......(I noticed that Claude Puel smelt a rat there.)..... Mourinho says that Pogba may " get some minutes "(perhaps suggesting he will start on the bench) and come on to slay a tiring Saints side (?) if MU are struggling, and JM has gone public with a demand for the Old Trafford fans to "out-sing" the few thousand Saints fans who will be crammed into one corner of their 75,000 stadium. Maybe it's just my imagination, but it we manage a hat-trick of wins tonight there will be more pressure on the Man U staff /players than they could ever have imagined. COYR!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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