Pamplemousse Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Arsenal away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 It's away to Arsenal. ? Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Worst draw possible. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Arsenal away... Sent from my Hudl 2 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Was hoping for a home draw, but not Franny's fault! Still will be exciting. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Just common sense. I think six academy boys was a step to far quality wise luckily Sunderland were truly awful and Boufal came up with a match winning moment of absolute class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Ahh bollix out of the cup to a dodgy late game penalty at Arsenal it is then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Saint Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Worst draw possible. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yep, this....then again, if we field a strong side, anything's possible!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallagroth Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 bugger Arsenal away is not ideal... Liverpool would have been worse in their current form. We know we can give Arsenal a game they only just beat us last time out against the run of play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken spoke Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 chance to get our own back for that penalty.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_saint Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Sparta away 2 day break Everton home 2 day break Arsenal away 2 day break Palace away 4 games in 10 days will be tough. Keep rotating that squad Claude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken spoke Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 that was a tough game to watch, as we could have lost that game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 I think six academy boys was a step to far quality wise luckily Sunderland were truly awful and Boufal came up with a match winning moment of absolute class. admittedly ..it was a below par game but won with a truly magical goal (ala MLT). It's only one match, but having 6 Academy lads on the pitch at the same time is a good sign. They won't all make Prem. careers, but the fact that we bred them and they got to play together is certainly noteworthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verlaine1979 Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Great goal from Boufal, and a few moments where is control was Hazard-esque. A player like that on the pitch changes the dynamic - other teams will be scared of him, and I'm not sure we've had a player opponents genuinely fear since we returned to the Prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallagroth Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Great goal from Boufal, and a few moments where is control was Hazard-esque. A player like that on the pitch changes the dynamic - other teams will be scared of him, and I'm not sure we've had a player opponents genuinely fear since we returned to the Prem. Sadio had that effect on defenses, but you are right once Boufal gets up to speed and has better players looking for him he will open up a lot of space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Yoshida motm. Isgrove doesn't look like he's going to make it. Stephens looked poor but remember he's been played at centreback for 3 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Fancy turning over Arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Won a game where genuine bit of quality from someone gave it to us! A bit like Coutinho long shots last season and they win 1-0! Glad but yeah will have to rotate- really hope we beat Prague and Inter by the time we play Beer Sheva- then we can play a mid to strong team for this. Get to the semis and I'll start thinking of Wembley!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Fancy turning over Arsenal. never know which Arsenal are gonna turn up and we were unlucky there the other week. Its better than having to go to Liverpool at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Positive of getting Arsenal is at least I can get there after work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 never know which Arsenal are gonna turn up and we were unlucky there the other week. Its better than having to go to Liverpool at the moment. Especially if they play a similar 11 to yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 We're second favourites but it's hardly beyond the realms of possibility that we could beat them in a cup tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Worst draw possible. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Don't agree . Utd would be tougher as Jose always goes for it in league cup . Wouldn't fancy Liverpool either & Newcastle are flying at the moment , long treck up there would be tough . Arsenal reserves are beatable . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaptopSaint Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 No way we deserved to lose up there earlier in the season. No reason why our reserves can't turn over theirs. COYR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Yoshida motm. Isgrove doesn't look like he's going to make it. Stephens looked poor but remember he's been played at centreback for 3 years now. Thought isgtove did well 1st half but no one back him up. Stephens is a cb no More no less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 That must surely have been Isgrove's last match for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Yoshida MOM did really well. Reed and McQueen good performances too. Touch of class won it. Terrible atmosphere but expected with Kingsland shut. Shout out for Redmond who looked class when he came on his body shape when receiving it is brilliant half turn and attack Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Dull game. Great goal. fantastic to see 6 academy players on the pitch. JWP, Reed and McQueen will be regulars now. Isgrove will make it too - but sadly not with us I suspect. Stephens looked Ok for someone played out of position (though I do appreciate he started life as a right back). Olomola - well a bit too early to judge but pretty well bullied off the ball all night by some experienced pros. I like the look of McCarthy. A step up on Stek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Claude Puel has shown he has total belief in himself, in his players, and has nerves of steel. Above all he never panics. A truly great manager who knows how to get the best out of his players. Took guts to replace Rodriguez with Olomola, who looked awful at first, yet he settled down and didn't look so bad once he'd gained confidence. Puel maintained his nerve with later substitutions when a manager of less courage might have gone for VVD. McCarthy did well to hold the goal when he was obviously in pain. Thank goodness Sunderland never equalised and the match gone to penalties. Once again Claude showed his faith and cast iron nerves. The draw for the next round gives Puel the opportunity to get one over his former mentor, having grown in experience since we played them in the Premier League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintTex Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 So how many games are we going to play this season? 38 League 3 EFL Cup 6 EL 1 FA Cup 48 games minimum. Hopefully more, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 oh and Yoshida was immense tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Dull game. Great goal. fantastic to see 6 academy players on the pitch. JWP, Reed and McQueen will be regulars now. Isgrove will make it too - but sadly not with us I suspect. Stephens looked Ok for someone played out of position (though I do appreciate he started life as a right back). Olomola - well a bit too early to judge but pretty well bullied off the ball all night by some experienced pros. I like the look of McCarthy. A step up on Stek. Jwp was awful, no way he's going to be regular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Can someone tell me whether that was basically Sunderland's first choice team? If so, then they really are in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
explorer saint Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Fancy turning over Arsenal. Well we did them 2-1 same cup 2 years ago for those that have short memories Tadic and Clyne screamer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adysaint Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Really bad draw. I'd imagine we'll still make changes and Arsenal's team will probably just be too strong. One of my earliest Saints memories is the 87 Semi against Liverpool and it seems like a curse that we'll never get to a LC Semi again. Even when we got a League 1 side, we still messed it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 I really hope Puel doesn't field the kids against Arsenal. We are three games away from a cup final. Let's try and win something for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 It's the week after Prague away so presumably will be on the Wednesday again because we'll have a game the Sunday before. We have so many matches it's like being back in League 1. I'm loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Sometimes I hate "coincidences". The last time we saw a goal like that (and in that top corner of that goal) it came from the right foot of a raving f*ckwit who cost us a shedload of wasted money. God, I sound like Alpine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
explorer saint Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Really bad draw. I'd imagine we'll still make changes and Arsenal's team will probably just be too strong. One of my earliest Saints memories is the 87 Semi against Liverpool and it seems like a curse that we'll never get to a LC Semi again. Even when we got a League 1 side, we still messed it up. Well we don't have Steve Baker now as right back now who lifted his leg make sure first goal went in .. Not that those that were there remember it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Sometimes I hate "coincidences". The last time we saw a goal like that (and in that top corner of that goal) it came from the right foot of a raving f*ckwit who cost us a shedload of wasted money. God, I sound like Alpine. Different end though, so we might be OK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5string Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Just seen highlights on Ch5. Definitely should have been a penalty from Yoshi's challenge - not given, so hey-ho, they even up over a season (apparently). Great goal from Boufal. Any win is a good win. Arsenal next. COYS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Different end though, so we might be OK! Thank God for that. I went to watch it again and they'd taken the video down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 I have to say, I love how many English players we fielded tonight - I make it eight and a token Welshie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warsash saint Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Credit to the Sunderland fans for travelling the huge distance in their numbers on a Wednesday night to watch that sh*te !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Where did we find this Puel guy from? I'd never heard of him until he was in the frame to be manager. I'm now pleased Koeman left. We are a very canny club with a very smart manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_Tel49 Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Really bad draw. I'd imagine we'll still make changes and Arsenal's team will probably just be too strong. One of my earliest Saints memories is the 87 Semi against Liverpool and it seems like a curse that we'll never get to a LC Semi again. Even when we got a League 1 side, we still messed it up. There are not any good draws at this stage. At some point you have to meet 'em and beat 'em to win a trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Yoshida MOM did really well. Reed and McQueen good performances too. Touch of class won it. Terrible atmosphere but expected with Kingsland shut. Shout out for Redmond who looked class when he came on his body shape when receiving it is brilliant half turn and attack Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Agreed. Yoshida, Reed, Hojbjerg, McQueen and Fonte all good tonight and of course the Boufal moment was pure magic. There were a few poor performances on the night - Stephens, Hesketh and Ward-Prowse were ineffective. Great cameo from Redmond - his speed is exceptional; thought Olamola was a brave change by Puel and he showed enough to keep himself in the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charminster Posted 26 October, 2016 Share Posted 26 October, 2016 Agreed. Yoshida, Reed, Hojbjerg, McQueen and Fonte all good tonight and of course the Boufal moment was pure magic. There were a few poor performances on the night - Stephens, Hesketh and Ward-Prowse were ineffective. Great cameo from Redmond - his speed is exceptional; thought Olamola was a brave change by Puel and he showed enough to keep himself in the frame. Hesketh did not play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 27 October, 2016 Share Posted 27 October, 2016 Hesketh did not play! Yes, I meant Isgrove - poor lad is not going to make it at Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 27 October, 2016 Share Posted 27 October, 2016 A crap game made great by a moment of sheer brilliance that will linger on in the memory as the successful home debut of Boufal. It was the game where we played 6 of our home grown academy players, yet still had enough quality to have won a league cup match against PL opposition. Fonte and Yoshida gave us enough experience in defence and Hojbjerg enough experience in front of them, to allow a degree of youthful experimentation around them and Puel's daring tactics having produced the win, are to be applauded. He had made provisions on the bench to have strong substitutions available if needed, but the team acquitted themselves well enough that drastic changes were not needed. On paper, a team like this would have been taken apart by a top team, but Puel gauged it just right with Sunderland, that the youngsters would give their all and that players like Boufal or Redmond could push us over the line. Comparing him to Koeman, it is unlikely that Koeman would have dared to have chosen to play so many academy players, but also there wouldn't have been the depth of choice available to him otherwise to have had players fresh enough to have ground out the result. Puel has been either lucky, or very astute tactically and the more we progress, the more I am inclined to believe that we have acquired a very good manager. As well as having several key players out injured, and having to rotate our squad to avoid over-tiredness because of the frequency of matches, we are managing to still be solid in defence and capable of winning games. It really is an achievement worthy of the highest praise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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