SuperSAINT Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Here we go then. The Giant Banana-skin clash. They lost today which is their first loss of the season. Will be interesting to see what changes both they (and we make). Will MP make whole-sale changes? I think he will. There's a fair few players not getting minutes. A tricky team to predict. I'd expect who doesn't get a game on Wednesday will tell us more about which fringe players might be off. -------------McCarthy------------- Pied---Bednarek--Yoshida---McQueen ----------Clasie--Hojbjerg----------- Long--------JWP---------Boufal -------------Austin--------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza82 Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Don't want to make the final again this year then lol Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Don't want to make the final again this year then lol Sent from my SM-G930F using TapatalkRotation didn't seem to hinder our progress in this tournament last season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza82 Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Nope but pied and clasie not good enough for me, wolves are a tough side aswell. Keep momentum going for me Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 August, 2017 Author Share Posted 19 August, 2017 (edited) Don't want to make the final again this year then lol That's who I think will play. Bearing in mind that if we're going to attempt to high-press Huddersfield next weekend, I think we'll need to rest a few. Edited 19 August, 2017 by SuperSAINT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Nope but pied and clasie not good enough for me, wolves are a tough side aswell. Keep momentum going for me Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Clasie, chosen to play in the semi-final of a World Cup, but not good enough for the 2nd round of the Milk cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 (edited) can see McCarthy, Hoj, Pied, Targett, Austin, JwP and Boufal starting this...maybe even Long if he is staying the new lad is bound to get 60 mins also...surely... edit, Just seen the cut he has on his shin, so probably wont get game time in the week Edited 19 August, 2017 by Batman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Nope but pied and clasie not good enough for me, wolves are a tough side aswell. Keep momentum going for me Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Not sure how you can possibly draw any conclusions on Pieds ability as the only times we've seen him he's looked solid if unspectacular (and against much better opposition than Wolves!), as for Clasie the bloke scored away to Arsenal on the way to the final last season you plum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 I'll be honest, if we are going to have a go at the cups, I'd rather we went for the FA Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 I'd go with the team in the OP but with Sims instead of Long. I'll be honest, if we are going to have a go at the cups, I'd rather we went for the FA Cup A bit meaningless really, all depends on the luck of the draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 I'd go with the team in the OP but with Sims instead of Long. A bit meaningless really, all depends on the luck of the draw. Sims is injured isn't he? Along with Hesketh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Sims is injured isn't he? Along with Hesketh. Is he? Fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 I'll be honest, if we are going to have a go at the cups, I'd rather we went for the FA CupWe can get into the semi finals of the league cup before we kick a ball in the FA Cup so it's pretty dopey to have that attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 Presumably Wolves will play a weak team. No Championship club gives a toss about this cup any more do they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 -------------McCarthy------------- Pied---Bednarek--Yoshida---McQueen ----------Clasie--Hojbjerg----------- Long--------JWP---------Boufal -------------Austin--------------- Don't want to make the final again this year then lol That team should be good enough to beat a Championship side, especially one that will also likely make lots of changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 19 August, 2017 Share Posted 19 August, 2017 We can get into the semi finals of the league cup before we kick a ball in the FA Cup so it's pretty dopey to have that attitude. I hope we do take it seriously, but if I had a choice between either the league or FA Cup, it'd be the FA Cup for me Clive all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 McCarthy Pied yoshi Stephens targett Hojberg Romeu Jwp boufal long Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Hard to call games like this until you see the team sheets but Wolves best side is pretty strong. Still find it mad that their record signing this season only cost a couple of million less than ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Wolves were pretty much the toughest game we could have got from the unseeded pot of the draw, they've spent a lot of money and have started the season well but will definitely be prioritising promotion. Ticket sales are poor so far, saints have opened the whole ground so plenty of good half way line seats available, hopefully after yesterday's win a few more will go, Wolves have sold nearly 1500 so far so there should be a bit of atmosphere with a decent away following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Yes, my seat will be available as I'll be on my way to Huddersfield via visiting friends and some trout fishing in the dales. Overheard the chat on the Brighton train home last night and no one going, the prospect of extra time and Southern Rail not an attractive thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Def McCarthy. Would be interesting to see if he can replace Forster in the first team. Boufal for Tadic as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 20 August, 2017 Author Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Absolutely need to start Gallagher for this one. Austin on bench, rest Gabbiadini, strong team besides. Yes we want to have a good run but we also want to get players playing and on form. McCarthy Pied Stephens Bednarek Targett Lemina Hojbjerg JWP Boufal Redmond Gallagher Sam G was one of the players I was referring to when I mentioned about players not being involved on Wednesday might tell us about who might be off. Clasie is another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 I think we play a lot of players McCarthy Pied Bednarek Gardos McQueen Targett Hojbjerg Long Boufal Clasie Gallagher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Absolutely need to start Gallagher for this one. Austin on bench, rest Gabbiadini, strong team besides. Yes we want to have a good run but we also want to get players playing and on form. McCarthy Pied Stephens Bednarek Targett Lemina Hojbjerg JWP Boufal Redmond Gallagher He is 2nd in the pecking order as striker for league games, wouldn't it make sense to play him from the start in the cup? He'll be a bit miffed if he doesn't start vs Wolves, as will Long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Austin should start -he's not starting in the league and would benefit from game time. Other than in the heads of fantasists pining for 4-4-2, that's likely to be the case for the foreseeable future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Right. I think the players who haven't featured at all (or much) should play. Gallagher needs time with Long up there too. Also guys like Clasie, Hojbjerg, Targett, Bednarek, etc. all need time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Austin should start -he's not starting in the league and would benefit from game time. Other than in the heads of fantasists pining for 4-4-2, that's likely to be the case for the foreseeable future. Ha ha. Its time is coming soon, then all us fantasists will be proven correct! The 4-4-2 with Gabbi and Austin upfront, you watch. The goals will start flying in the net then, you'll need an abacus to keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Ha ha. Its time is coming soon, then all us fantasists will be proven correct! The 4-4-2 with Gabbi and Austin upfront, you watch. The goals will start flying in the net then, you'll need an abacus to keep up. At which end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 At which end? That remains to be seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 We know what Austin can do. Gallagher needs game time. Whoever isn't in the first 11 and doesn't stat will be miffed I imagine but I'm going with what I think is best for the team rather than what is best for some egos. It's best for the team if Austin plays, scores a couple and puts some pressure on Gabbi. Unless Long leaves Gallagher is fourth choice striker and a run out against Wolves isn't going to change that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Maybe I will be way off, but I'm thinking that MP won't change much at all. He seems to be one who makes small, incremental changes. We hardly need to rest players, OK we have another game on Saturday, but then a fortnight off. We got used to rotation last season, but to me its more important to develop some understandings in the team. Perhaps put some of the unused players on the bench. Would be good to give McCarthy a game (but then I would like to drop Forster period), maybe McQueen or Targett instead of Bertrand and Boufal instead of Tadic, not much else. Then again maybe he will make 11 changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 For the record, I would pick: ----------------------------McCarthy--------------------------- Pied-------------Bednarek--Yoshida---------------Targett -----------------------JWP---------Lemina-------------------- ----Long------------------Boufal-------------------McQueen ------------------------------Austin--------------------------------- Sub: Forster, Stephens, Gardos, Davis, PEH, Gallagher, Redmond Not sure if Lemina's gash can take a pounding so soon. If he can't play than being PEH in and Clasie onto bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 For the record, I would pick: ----------------------------McCarthy--------------------------- Pied-------------Bednarek--Yoshida---------------Targett -----------------------JWP---------Lemina-------------------- ----Long------------------Boufal-------------------McQueen ------------------------------Austin--------------------------------- Sub: Forster, Stephens, Gardos, Davis, PEH, Gallagher, Redmond Not sure if Lemina's gash can take a pounding so soon. If he can't play than being PEH in and Clasie onto bench. Could be close but no way will/should risk Lamina. Looked nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_lambden Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 ---------------------------McCarthy----------------------- --Pied-----------Bednarek----------Yoshi---------Targett-- ------------------Hojbjerg----------JWP-------------------- --Long---------------------Boufal-----------------McQueen-- ----------------------------Austin----------------------------- Wouldn't risk Lemina after Noble's 'tackle'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Saint Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 Might go to penalties so Tadic can have the evening off for starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 ---------------------------McCarthy----------------------- --Pied-----------Bednarek----------Yoshi---------Targett-- ------------------Hojbjerg----------JWP-------------------- --Long---------------------Boufal-----------------McQueen-- ----------------------------Austin----------------------------- Wouldn't risk Lemina after Noble's 'tackle'.Think this will be close. Maybe Davis, Tadic or Lemina for Long. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue_Saint Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 I would play McCarthy Pied Yoshida Bednarek McQueen Hojbjerg Clasie Boufal Jwp Davis Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 It looks like our u23s play away to Wolves tonight so the selection in that game with give an indication of which players will be called up for the cup game. I think I recall for the cup final last season tickets initially went on sale to season ticket holders who had also been to the first rounds of the cup so there is some incentive to go to these games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 WTF? Part of the deal with the sponsors from Asia. Doesn't really matter when the draw is, we'll just find out 3 hours later when we wake up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 Part of the deal with the sponsors from Asia. Doesn't really matter when the draw is, we'll just find out 3 hours later when we wake up. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 Part of the deal with the sponsors from Asia. Doesn't really matter when the draw is, we'll just find out 3 hours later when we wake up. I think it does matter. English football moves ever further from its roots due to money. The draw should be in England at a time when people can watch it live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 Try this? McCarthy Pied - Bednarek - Yoshida - McQueen Lemina - Classie Tadic - Hojberg - Boufal Austin Yoshi and Tadic needed to calm things down, Romeu on if things go pear shaped. Maybe Gabbi later if we are 6-0 up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 Big banana skin this game. All depends on which team's get put out. I'd say we should put out a strong backbone as Wolves can't be underestimated. McCarthy (or Forster if not fit) Pied Bednarek Yoshida Targett Hojbjerg Romeu JWP Boufal Redmond Austin subs: Taylor, Stephens, McQueen, Clasie, Tadic, Long, Gallagher Let Lemina's cut heal. Will there be more youngsters? We shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 WTF? TBF refs are adding a lot more injury time these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 TBF refs are adding a lot more injury time these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 Here we go then. The Giant Banana-skin clash. They lost today which is their first loss of the season. Will be interesting to see what changes both they (and we make). Will MP make whole-sale changes? I think he will. There's a fair few players not getting minutes. A tricky team to predict. I'd expect who doesn't get a game on Wednesday will tell us more about which fringe players might be off. -------------McCarthy------------- Pied---Bednarek--Yoshida---McQueen ----------Clasie--Hojbjerg----------- Long--------JWP---------Boufal -------------Austin--------------- I think this is right with possible change of Targett for McQueen. I don't get the negativity from some fans about the changes. These are vital players in our squad who should be itching to prove a point. And rotating helped get us to Wembley last year. I am all for it. Be interesting to see what Wolves do as they have spent big on promotion bid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint97 Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 McCarthy Pied,Bednarek,Yoshida,Targett Davis,PEH JWP, Boufal, McQueen Austin Expect Wolves to make some changes too. Hopefully we'll name a strong bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 Not sure we'd play Clasie if he's off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza82 Posted 21 August, 2017 Share Posted 21 August, 2017 McCarthy Valery Stephens Bednarek Mqueen Hojbjerg Ward-Prowse Long Boufal Redmond Austin Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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