Wimborne_saint Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Swansea will be on a high and more confident after the win against liverpool. I'd go with: Forster Cedric Yoshida Stephens Bertrand Davis Romeu Jwp(if fit)/Hoj Redmond Long Tadic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 Swansea will be on a high and more confident after the win against liverpool. I'd go with: Forster Cedric Yoshida Stephens Bertrand Davis Romeu Jwp(if fit)/Hoj Redmond Long Tadic Agreed but not sure JWP will be ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Dutchie Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 I think Morocco could be out of the AFCON, if they lose against Egypt tomorrow? It'll be good to have Boufal back available. Going by Puel's comments he was out today because of the AFCON rule, not because of injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danjosaint Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 I think Morocco could be out of the AFCON, if they lose against Egypt tomorrow? It'll be good to have Boufal back available. Going by Puel's comments he was out today because of the AFCON rule, not because of injury. That's can't be right surely as matip was allowed to play, he was definitely injured but not sure how serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 The pressure will be on after all the rotation today. If we don't get a positive result then serious questions need to be asked. I think the team picks itself - it just depends on the fitness of JWP I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 28 January, 2017 Share Posted 28 January, 2017 0-1Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 29 January, 2017 Share Posted 29 January, 2017 We will go back to "full strength" for this one so players would have had nearly a weeks recovery. Swansea have had ages to prepare for this game which is the worry. Let's not forget Virgil & Fonte are huge misses for us. Llorente is going to be an absolute handful for us. Need to take our chances. Really want us to get something from this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 29 January, 2017 Share Posted 29 January, 2017 We always win there, let's keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 29 January, 2017 Share Posted 29 January, 2017 Apparently we need to keep our best players fit and injury free on that basis I'd play the same team as yesterday, in the cup, in the league until the cup final no point risking Yoshida getting injured...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 29 January, 2017 Share Posted 29 January, 2017 Apparently we need to keep our best players fit and injury free on that basis I'd play the same team as yesterday, in the cup, in the league until the cup final no point risking Yoshida getting injured...... Or Forster. Or anyone at all. I think we should keep the entire first choice 16 in some kind of oxygen tank until February 25th. We've learnt before that even getting salad cream out of a cupboard is an injury risk so those guys shouldn't be allowed to do anything. Feed them through a drip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 29 January, 2017 Share Posted 29 January, 2017 Or Forster. Or anyone at all. I think we should keep the entire first choice 16 in some kind of oxygen tank until February 25th. We've learnt before that even getting salad cream out of a cupboard is an injury risk so those guys shouldn't be allowed to do anything. Feed them through a drip. Absolutely. There must be plenty of drips who could do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardc Posted 29 January, 2017 Share Posted 29 January, 2017 I'll fly in the face of popular opinion and say we need to rotate the squad that played on Sat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiesaint Posted 29 January, 2017 Share Posted 29 January, 2017 That's can't be right surely as matip was allowed to play, he was definitely injured but not sure how serious Matip has 'retired' from international football and did not want to be selected for the AFCON. But that needed to be ratified by FIFA to allow him to play for Liverpool because Cameroon wanted to select him. After all he is only 25 so a little young to be retiring from international football. Boufal has not been selected by Morocco due to injury, but not sure if we can play him whilst they are still the tournament. Morocco play Egypt tonight in the last quarter final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 29 January, 2017 Share Posted 29 January, 2017 Matip has 'retired' from international football and did not want to be selected for the AFCON. But that needed to be ratified by FIFA to allow him to play for Liverpool because Cameroon wanted to select him. After all he is only 25 so a little young to be retiring from international football. Boufal has not been selected by Morocco due to injury, but not sure if we can play him whilst they are still the tournament. Morocco play Egypt tonight in the last quarter final. I think Morocco have said that he can't play until they are out of the competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 29 January, 2017 Share Posted 29 January, 2017 Or Forster. Or anyone at all. I think we should keep the entire first choice 16 in some kind of oxygen tank until February 25th. We've learnt before that even getting salad cream out of a cupboard is an injury risk so those guys shouldn't be allowed to do anything. Feed them through a drip. I've heard PL footballers don't feed themselves anymore anyway these days, they can afford to hire people to do it for them, this particularly useful as many of them find knives and forks pretty tricky things to work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 29 January, 2017 Share Posted 29 January, 2017 I imagine this game will play out like it did against Leicester. We will dominate, create lots of chances, and hopefully score a few. I'll go 4-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 29 January, 2017 Share Posted 29 January, 2017 I think Morocco have said that he can't play until they are out of the competition. With respect its not up to Morocco to decide, he will be eligible to play as determined by FIFA rules. I don't know when that is but suspect its at the conclusion of group games. Seems from rumours that he was in contention for yesterday. Anyway lets hope Egypt win tonight then it will hopefully be academic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 29 January, 2017 Share Posted 29 January, 2017 With respect its not up to Morocco to decide, he will be eligible to play as determined by FIFA rules. I don't know when that is but suspect its at the conclusion of group games. Seems from rumours that he was in contention for yesterday. Anyway lets hope Egypt win tonight then it will hopefully be academic. I can't be bothered to check the FIFA regulations but it may be something like the Moroccan team doctor determining his fitness or something like that and obviously due to the impracticalities the club come to some agreement. Or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellboypete Posted 29 January, 2017 Share Posted 29 January, 2017 I'm off to watch this - staying with an old friend and colleague who lives on the Gower. He's been a Swansea fan for as long as I've been a Saint - well over 50 years, so he's seen some dire times as well. He is not at all optimistic about their chances - the managerial upheavals this year have really upset the composure of the team (if they had any!) and he honestly thinks that they will struggle to escape the relegation zone. Obviously I half jokingly said that if Puel continues his unpredictable rotation policy this could be a turning point for them. On a serious note, I was at SMS yesterday and was very disappointed with his selection, as I'm an old school believer in the FAC. However, I can understand some rotation can be useful, but on that scale it can be counter productive. Assuming we put out as strong a team, or close, and get into a rhythm, I think we will win this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimborne_saint Posted 29 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 29 January, 2017 Now that Morocco are out of AFCON, should have Boufal back if he is indeed fit. Personally don't think he'll start though as he'll be lacking match fitness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 29 January, 2017 Share Posted 29 January, 2017 Boufal off the bench to wreak havoc against the tiring Swans I'll up my prediction to 6-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 29 January, 2017 Share Posted 29 January, 2017 We should wipe Swans off the face of the earth - our full strength, rested, recovered, yet match-fit team will surely see to that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 29 January, 2017 Share Posted 29 January, 2017 We should wipe Swans off the face of the earth - our full strength, rested, recovered, yet match-fit team will surely see to that? They've had a lot more time to rest than we have. However, despite the fact that they impressively beat Liverpool, I'd be disappointed if we lost here. We should get a win, but Clement seems to have improved them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 29 January, 2017 Share Posted 29 January, 2017 Now that Morocco are out of AFCON, should have Boufal back if he is indeed fit. Personally don't think he'll start though as he'll be lacking match fitness But he will be rested :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 We should wipe Swans off the face of the earth - our full strength, rested, recovered, yet match-fit team will surely see to that? With VVD, Boufal, Austin, Pied, Targett, McCathy, JWP and Rodriguez out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 I can't be bothered to check the FIFA regulations but it may be something like the Moroccan team doctor determining his fitness or something like that and obviously due to the impracticalities the club come to some agreement. Or something. As Morocco are out of the competition now he would be free to play, no obligation to request permission from their FA. Just down to Boufal's fitness really but if he has been training with the first team i'd expect him to play some role in this game. Any news on Rodriguez's injury? I think we can expect VVD to still be out for both games this week so need young Jack Stephens to recover from Saturday's defensive horror show. Gardos doesn't look ready yet. Strange having a game during the last few hours of the transfer window, would expect any business to be completed by then. Fair play to any Saints fans making the journey to Wales, looking at the online ticket sales looks like we'll have about 800 there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Always felt a little sad when we beat the Swans in the past because Gary Monk (a really nice bloke and ex-Saint) was their manager but now all I want to do is beat them with the best we can field.It'll be tough but we should do it. COYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimborne_saint Posted 30 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 30 January, 2017 - Correct me if I'm wrong but no sign of Jrod, JWP, Boufal or tadic in the training video? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 30 January, 2017 Share Posted 30 January, 2017 - Correct me if I'm wrong but no sign of Jrod, JWP, Boufal or tadic in the training video? Tadic and Boufal make a very brief appearance around 43 seconds. No Jay Rod in video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimborne_saint Posted 30 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 30 January, 2017 Tadic and Boufal make a very brief appearance around 43 seconds. No Jay Rod in video. Ah yes you're right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dell Dave Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 If you get a pint of Gower Gold in the Greyhound Llanrhidian and see Saints win - you will have a very pleasant day indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 - Correct me if I'm wrong but no sign of Jrod, JWP, Boufal or tadic in the training video? Probably due to him being injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 Easy to forget there is a game on tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wimborne_saint Posted 31 January, 2017 Author Share Posted 31 January, 2017 Forster, Cedric, Yoshida, Stephens, Bertrand, Romeu, Clasie, Davis, Tadic, Redmond, Long Subs: Taylor, Gardos, Reed, BOUFAL, Hojbjerg, McQueen, Sims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 Given the injury situation, that's probably the best XI Puel could have named. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 Llorente will beast us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USA SaintsFan Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 Forster Bertrand Stephens Yoshida Cedric Romeu Davis Clasie Redmond Long Tadic Anyone remembering this match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 Boufal back, but JWP injured so Classie keeps his place. I've given the latter some stick this week on here. Hopefully that means he will have a stormer. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 Llorente will beast us. It will be that little skate that undoes us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 As good as we can get with current injuries. I'm assuming Jrod is injured and not in London tying up a move to Spuds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 Jrod off then Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 Swansea are pretty poor at home They've lost the last 3 at home heavy WHU won 1-4 Bournemouth won 0-3 Arsenal won 0-4 Nice fast start and there crowd will be on the players backs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Alert Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 Jrod off then Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Took a knock against Liverpool. Nothing more than that. Looks like we have begun to see a somewhat settled side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shance Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 Good team that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 Looks like we have begun to see a somewhat settled side.which I dare say we would have had all season if it were not for the European games and then the recent mass of games. I doubt we will rotate much at all from here on in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 Good team that. Lets hope so. Looking beyond tonight the new reserve keeper and hopefully striker should strengthen that side nicely. Bring VVD back into the equation and obviously it looks better. For me we then just need someone to come in during the summer to play alongside Romeu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 which I dare say we would have had all season if it were not for the European games and then the recent mass of games. I doubt we will rotate much at all from here on in. No no no, Puel is doing it ON PURPOSE, not because we were playing THREE GAMES EVERY WEEK. He is OBSESSED with his ROTATION POLICY and we will get relegated unless we bring in Hoddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 31 January, 2017 Share Posted 31 January, 2017 Long is a bit of an enigma. Love his industry, but goals is what it is about. Every time I think we should get someone else in, he goes and scores. Hope he can go on one of his good streaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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