igsey Posted 5 September, 2016 Share Posted 5 September, 2016 I'm camping in the Peak District with some friends this weekend, one of whom is an Arsenal fan. Be good to me, Claude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VivaElTri Posted 6 September, 2016 Share Posted 6 September, 2016 Anyone know if Boufal is fit for the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 6 September, 2016 Share Posted 6 September, 2016 To be honest, I was expecting us to get smashed before we beat them 4-0. Who knows, maybe the same thing will happen again. Where's the build up thread for that match, what were we all thinking then? We pressed the life out of Arsenal that day and hit them on the counter attack with the pace of Mane and Long. In midfield big Vic had one of those days when nothing and nobody got past and then there was the stunner from Martina to get things rolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 6 September, 2016 Share Posted 6 September, 2016 Shane Long was taken off injured last night right at the end in Belgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 6 September, 2016 Share Posted 6 September, 2016 After an adult ticket if anyone can help! duncan.geddes AT hotmail.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintadam Posted 6 September, 2016 Share Posted 6 September, 2016 I hope Austin starts even if Long is fit. We need a striker, out-and-out striker, to help us score goals. He's the best we got for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 6 September, 2016 Share Posted 6 September, 2016 I hope Austin starts even if Long is fit. We need a striker, out-and-out striker, to help us score goals. He's the best we got for that. I don't especially not at Arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 6 September, 2016 Share Posted 6 September, 2016 I had a dream last night we were 5-0 down at half time and Arsenal's first was a dodgy penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 6 September, 2016 Share Posted 6 September, 2016 Shane Long was taken off injured last night right at the end in Belgrade. Looked fine, just a knock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 6 September, 2016 Share Posted 6 September, 2016 England U21s played a diamond midfield with Redmond and Rashford up front. It looked pretty poor and Redmond struggled. Changed for second half Redmond played from wide on the right with freedom to come inside and looked a completely different player in his natural position. Targett was good, JWP struggled with the diamond but was much better in the second half. The idea of the diamond is supposed to retain possession and save legs. If we have one third possession against Arsenal it will be as much as we can manage. I wonder how the diamond will work then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd_barrett_saint Posted 6 September, 2016 Share Posted 6 September, 2016 England U21s played a diamond midfield with Redmond and Rashford up front. It looked pretty poor and Redmond struggled. Changed for second half Redmond played from wide on the right with freedom to come inside and looked a completely different player in his natural position. Targett was good, JWP struggled with the diamond but was much better in the second half. The idea of the diamond is supposed to retain possession and save legs. If we have one third possession against Arsenal it will be as much as we can manage. I wonder how the diamond will work then. I didn't watch the game, but the diamond looked pretty poor in a 1st half that ended 2-0 to England? Can't have been all bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangermouth Posted 6 September, 2016 Share Posted 6 September, 2016 I didn't watch the game, but the diamond looked pretty poor in a 1st half that ended 2-0 to England? Can't have been all bad. Missed the game but the final score was 6-1, so ... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd_barrett_saint Posted 6 September, 2016 Share Posted 6 September, 2016 Missed the game but the final score was 6-1, so ... . So...? All that tells me is that England did won by a 1 goal margin higher in the 2nd half compared to the 1st. Again, doesn't sound all that bad in the first half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 6 September, 2016 Share Posted 6 September, 2016 Park the bus for this one, take a point and move on. Sent from my Hudl 2 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 6 September, 2016 Share Posted 6 September, 2016 Anyone got a link to the England U21 highlights? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 6 September, 2016 Share Posted 6 September, 2016 Anyone got a link to the England U21 highlights? Cheers https://grabyo.com/g/v/1zY7nPzo8Jk ^ that's the Rashford treble for starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 6 September, 2016 Share Posted 6 September, 2016 (edited) https://grabyo.com/g/v/1zY7nPzo8Jk ^ that's the Rashford treble for starters. Cheers. Also just seen the JWP free kick for England's second. That was a bit special. Top class delivery. And a cracking effort from Redmond near the end that hit the post. (Found highlights on BT Sport app) Edited 6 September, 2016 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Tony Posted 7 September, 2016 Share Posted 7 September, 2016 Will be a comfortable win for Arsenal. I think we will start getting back on track after this. The games will be coming thick and fast though, 6 in 20 days. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 7 September, 2016 Share Posted 7 September, 2016 Will be a comfortable win for Arsenal. I think we will start getting back on track after this. The games will be coming thick and fast though, 6 in 20 days. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk What makes you so optimistic about the strength and depth of our squad that we'll be able to handle it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggytrousers Posted 7 September, 2016 Share Posted 7 September, 2016 England U21s played a diamond midfield with Redmond and Rashford up front. It looked pretty poor and Redmond struggled. Changed for second half Redmond played from wide on the right with freedom to come inside and looked a completely different player in his natural position. Targett was good, JWP struggled with the diamond but was much better in the second half. The idea of the diamond is supposed to retain possession and save legs. If we have one third possession against Arsenal it will be as much as we can manage. I wonder how the diamond will work then. Heard an interview with Southgate on 5 live after the game. Said he swapped from the diamond for tactical reasons due to the way Norway had set up. Said that they were happy with the system which they played to win the Toulon tournament and that it suited their fron two of Rashford and Redmond who both like to cut in from wide positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 7 September, 2016 Share Posted 7 September, 2016 England U21s played a diamond midfield with Redmond and Rashford up front. It looked pretty poor and Redmond struggled. Changed for second half Redmond played from wide on the right with freedom to come inside and looked a completely different player in his natural position. Targett was good, JWP struggled with the diamond but was much better in the second half. The idea of the diamond is supposed to retain possession and save legs. If we have one third possession against Arsenal it will be as much as we can manage. I wonder how the diamond will work then. That sounds ominous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 7 September, 2016 Share Posted 7 September, 2016 Bertrand back fit. Hope he starts tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 I had a dream last night we were 5-0 down at half time and Arsenal's first was a dodgy penalty. that wasn't a dream - it was a nightmare ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 ..think this is one game that BOTH managers really want to win for slightly different reasons. Claude Puel will want to win against HIS old manager, whilst Wenger (who celebrates 20 years with Arsenal this month) won't want to lose out to one of his own prodigies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Annoying that South West Trains summer offer of £16 return finishes the day before the game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Who cares ? You , I and every other person in the world know what he means Doesn't exactly promote you as knowing what you're talking about though, especially given the amount of money the Premier League has thrown at rebranding specifically to stop people calling it anything else. The Premiership is a Scottish division and a rugby competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way down south Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 I expect us to get two things from this game, one is we'll most likely get beat but we keep it tight and maybe get our first away goal in a 2-1 loss, two, we show moments of brilliance that'll give us a boost to go and thrash the team in our Europa game on Thursday. but being selfish, I'll be hoping that Forster and the whole defence have a stormer of a game, and one of our forwards produce a masterclass to give us the three points. Dreamland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 I expect us to get two things from this game, one is we'll most likely get beat but we keep it tight and maybe get our first away goal in a 2-1 loss, two, we show moments of brilliance that'll give us a boost to go and thrash the team in our Europa game on Thursday. but being selfish, I'll be hoping that Forster and the whole defence have a stormer of a game, and one of our forwards produce a masterclass to give us the three points. Dreamland! ah ! ...but no dreams = no ambition = no success. Despite the prophets of doom and gloom who knows what might happen if we play well enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 I can't see us outplaying Arsenal at their own game tbh, though as their defence is bloody awful at the moment we might have a chance if our finishing is any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 I reckon we'll continue to have the highest average number of shots in the league, higher possession that Arsenal.... and get smashed. But don't worry, people on here will remind us that passing the ball back and forth between the centerbacks and shooting from 30yards (rather than from inside the box) is the way to beat people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Assuming it's the usual system, I would like to see Long and Rodriguez start upfront with Redmond in the "10" for this one. Not sure Tadic will see much of the ball if he starts and Redmond will get us further up the pitch more quickly. It may turn out that Rodriguez is way off the pace still but let's find out in a "free-hit" sort of match that ought, in theory, to suit his strengths more than Austin's. Giving him 15 mins here and there won't show us too much and I don't think anyone would disagree that, when fully fit, he's our best striker. I'm assuming Boufal isn't ready to start. Hopefully Bertrand is back too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 I reckon we'll continue to have the highest average number of shots in the league, higher possession that Arsenal.... and get smashed. But don't worry, people on here will remind us that passing the ball back and forth between the centerbacks and shooting from 30yards (rather than from inside the box) is the way to beat people. Strangely I haven't yet seen anyone say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Assuming it's the usual system, I would like to see Long and Rodriguez start upfront with Redmond in the "10" for this one. Not sure Tadic will see much of the ball if he starts and Redmond will get us further up the pitch more quickly. It may turn out that Rodriguez is way off the pace still but let's find out in a "free-hit" sort of match that ought, in theory, to suit his strengths more than Austin's. Giving him 15 mins here and there won't show us too much and I don't think anyone would disagree that, when fully fit, he's our best striker. I'm assuming Boufal isn't ready to start. Hopefully Bertrand is back too. If we stick with the diamond, then I'd go with the following... ----------------Forster----------------- Cedric----Fonte-----VVD----Bertrand ----------------Romeu------------------ -----------JWP--------Hojbjerg-------- -----------------Davis------------------- Long--------------------------Redmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett24 Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Meant to start at 2pm, has Claude been sacked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Puel: "Boufal should be ready in maybe one month more" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Puel: "Boufal should be ready in maybe one month more" Booo. Want him now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Puel: "Boufal should be ready in maybe one month more" Definitely overselling the delay - cue surprise inclusion in a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Forster fit. I'm assuming Bertrand is as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Forster fit. I'm assuming Bertrand is as well. Yep, he said Bertrand could start on Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Yep, he said Bertrand could start on Saturday Good, nothing against Targett but Bertrand is one of the best left backs in the league so great to have best players playing. Sounds like JRod is in for a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Puel: "Boufal should be ready in maybe one month more" Shame, we really could have done with him to unlock Swansea @ St Mary's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Pied out for 6-9 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 But don't worry, people on here will remind us that passing the ball back and forth between the centerbacks and shooting from 30yards (rather than from inside the box) is the way to beat people. I thought the moans last season were because we _never_ shot from outside the box and tried to walk it in.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Pied out for 6-9 months Yeah, we knew that about 2 weeks ago, and when they didn't announce him in the Europa League squad list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 I thought the moans last season were because we _never_ shot from outside the box and tried to walk it in.. You wouldn't want to be too predictable to either extreme. We are currently incredibly predictable and easy to defend against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Yeah, we knew that about 2 weeks ago, and when they didn't announce him in the Europa League squad list. Ah, OK - been out of contact with all things Saints lately - been job hunting 24/7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Puel: "Boufal should be ready in maybe one month more" Did he say that was the timeline for playing or returning to training with the first team squad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 8 September, 2016 Share Posted 8 September, 2016 Did he say that was the timeline for playing or returning to training with the first team squad? I'm sure he's been doing some light training already so I expect it'll be when he's fit to be named on the bench at the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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