The Left Back Posted 29 October, 2021 Share Posted 29 October, 2021 59 minutes ago, Dellman said: I don't get the hatred for Walcott, just jealousy because he's done well and made a fortune and not with us? He remains the only player to have scored premier league goals in 14 (or is it 15?) consecutive seasons, a record that will probably never be equalled, let's hope he bangs in another this season and extends the record. I am a supporter. If the manager picks a player, back him 100% I don't think it's hate, and certainly not jealousy. If there's a criticism of fans (not just this forum) is that we tend to rush to binary judgements about players. So players can be written off far too quickly (in the current squad without breaking sweat I'm thinking both keepers, all four central defenders, all midfielders and several strikers). My instinct is that Theo is done and is unlikely to add much value on the pitch from here on. On the other hand he got a contract from the club and gets picked by the manager and so there's possibly something I'm not seeing. I realise a moderate view sounds like sitting on the fence. I'm hoping he doesn't get picked this weekend because I've seen nothing this season to warrant a place in the team. But I wouldn't write his footballing obituary just yet. Even Shane Long had a decent cameo on Tuesday! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 29 October, 2021 Share Posted 29 October, 2021 15 minutes ago, The Left Back said: I don't think it's hate, and certainly not jealousy. If there's a criticism of fans (not just this forum) is that we tend to rush to binary judgements about players. So players can be written off far too quickly (in the current squad without breaking sweat I'm thinking both keepers, all four central defenders, all midfielders and several strikers). My instinct is that Theo is done and is unlikely to add much value on the pitch from here on. On the other hand he got a contract from the club and gets picked by the manager and so there's possibly something I'm not seeing. I realise a moderate view sounds like sitting on the fence. I'm hoping he doesn't get picked this weekend because I've seen nothing this season to warrant a place in the team. But I wouldn't write his footballing obituary just yet. Even Shane Long had a decent cameo on Tuesday! Shane Long is slightly different in that he doesn’t rely solely on pace, I think Theo’s legs have gone and without that (those) he has absolutely nothing. I agree re the the binary judgements, lyanco being the most recent example of zero to hero in two games, literally the definition of binary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 29 October, 2021 Share Posted 29 October, 2021 (edited) Not hatred, just objectivity. He looked like he still had something to offer in the first half of last season, but since coming back from injury he's looked poor, and so far this season has looked out of his depth and contributed nothing. He's not the future of this team. A backup player at best now. Edited 29 October, 2021 by Sheaf Saint 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintZamboni Posted 29 October, 2021 Share Posted 29 October, 2021 35 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said: Not hatred, just objectivity. He looked like he still had something to offer in the first half of last season, but since coming back from injury he's looked poor, and so far this season has looked out of his depth and contributed nothing. He's not the future of this team. A backup player at best now. A backup player who cost £0 except wages. I think that needs to be included in any objective thinking. If the club can hold on to or get players for no transfer fee then that’s a win, even if that player is a back up or cup player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 29 October, 2021 Share Posted 29 October, 2021 10 minutes ago, SaintZamboni said: A backup player who cost £0 except wages. I think that needs to be included in any objective thinking. If the club can hold on to or get players for no transfer fee then that’s a win, even if that player is a back up or cup player. That isn't true. Agent fee, loyalty fees, signing on fees etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 29 October, 2021 Share Posted 29 October, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, SaintZamboni said: A backup player who cost £0 except wages. I think that needs to be included in any objective thinking. If the club can hold on to or get players for no transfer fee then that’s a win, even if that player is a back up or cup player. I think it is massively pushing it to describe Theo as a player who cost "£0". His wages are huge and likely to be much higher than some players we have paid fees for. So you can't say "£0 except wages" like that's not the issue. It is the issue. On the club's balance sheet, Theo is going to represent significant expenditure. Edited 29 October, 2021 by CB Fry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 29 October, 2021 Share Posted 29 October, 2021 13 hours ago, Minsk said: Given Broja's injury, I don't think the team will be far from this: McCarthy Tino Bednarek Salisu Perraud JWP Romeu S Armstrong Redmond A Armstrong Adams Possibly Moi starting vice Stu? But as he had an op on his hand on Monday wouldn't have trained much this week. Subs: Forster; KWP; Valery; Lyanco; Diallo; Smallbone; Djenepo; Moi; Tella I like the position you put Theo, he should be there every match. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 7 hours ago, SaintZamboni said: A backup player who cost £0 except wages. I think that needs to be included in any objective thinking. If the club can hold on to or get players for no transfer fee then that’s a win, even if that player is a back up or cup player. Wages are a significant “exception” He costs around £3.7 million a year plus, whatever it cost to get him here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Lion Tamer Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 10 hours ago, CB Fry said: I think it is massively pushing it to describe Theo as a player who cost "£0". His wages are huge and likely to be much higher than some players we have paid fees for. So you can't say "£0 except wages" like that's not the issue. It is the issue. On the club's balance sheet, Theo is going to represent significant expenditure. It's a decent point though that although Theo's wage looks excessive, the club will have looked at the total cost compared to an equivalent player and decided it is better value. It just looks weird because Theo is getting a bigger % of the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Anyway, back on today's game, as Broja us out I wouldn't be surprised to see a 4141 McCarthy Livramento Salisu Bednarek Perrauld Romeu SA JWP Diallo Redmond AA With Bednarek possibly swapped out for Lyanco and Adams or (don't laugh) Long for AA. Please no Walcott 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 I just want to see a lineup without Walcott. We have too many competent alternatives to even be considering him. I can’t say I know too much about how Watford play this year, but I’d like Armstrong and Redmond behind Armstrong and Che. Also took a look at the Watford forum and it’s nice to remember that it’s not just this place that’s gone insane. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Hopefully we can maintain our good form recently and get our first league away win of the season. 2-0 to us with Adam Armstrong and Adams scoring COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapel End Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Who's looking forward to the team news? Ralph has lots of decisions to make with a deep squad and the less regular starters impressing, good problem to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kidd Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Not a bad team, is that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kidd Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Happy AA gets a chance. Although I saw Foster and thought Fraser was in. Then realised i was looking at the Watford lineup. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Still think Stuart Armstrong should be one of the first names on the team sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 (edited) KWP the slight surprise but i assume Ralph thinks he is better defensively than Perraud. Assume Djenepo is injured, which is a shame. Edited 30 October, 2021 by Baird of the land Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapel End Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Just now, northam soul said: Still think Stuart Armstrong should be one of the first names on the team sheet. Yes, when fully fit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Ralph sticking to his teachers pets I see… 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboy Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 IPTV listings here 👇 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Tony Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 decent line up, KWP probably in at left back to try and keep Sarr quiet. Really should be winning this, no excuses. Watford 1-3 Saints (Redmond 31, Sarr 44, A. Armstrong 53, 70) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Ralph was quoted as saying that JWP wouldn't automatically get his place back. Diallo has been playing very well in his absence and didn't deserve to be dropped. Still not convinced by KWP at LB. Macca and Bednarek straight back in after their respective replacements both had great games against Chelsea. At least Walcott isn't starting I suppose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapel End Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 1 minute ago, captainchris said: Ralph sticking to his teachers pets I see… Yawn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kidd Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 1 minute ago, captainchris said: Ralph sticking to his teachers pets I see… Who Redmond - the one that has been one of our better players this season. Yeah, I can effing believe it eaver. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Shame Diallo misses out - but I suppose it was always going to happen. Wonder if we'll still see fast progression through midfield or if we'll be back to plod-plod-plod? Why not a natural LB in the LB position? This could see us slowing down play too much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Pete Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 2 minutes ago, trousers said: Still baffled by the omission of Stuart Armstrong again. Presumably not injured as on the bench. I don’t understand why we would be starting Moi or Redmond in preference to him, sorry. Otherwise team is as I would have expected. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Just now, Saint Pete said: Still baffled by the omission of Stuart Armstrong again. Presumably not injured as on the bench. I don’t understand why we would be starting Moi or Redmond in preference to him, sorry. Otherwise team is as I would have expected. I expect he will come on at some point, as will Diallo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kidd Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Just now, Saint Pete said: Still baffled by the omission of Stuart Armstrong again. Presumably not injured as on the bench. I don’t understand why we would be starting Moi or Redmond in preference to him, sorry. Otherwise team is as I would have expected. He is coming back from injury, i agree he should play otherwise, and expect he will be starting games soon, but cant be rushed straight back into 90 mins. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapel End Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 1 minute ago, Saint Pete said: Still baffled by the omission of Stuart Armstrong again. Presumably not injured as on the bench. I don’t understand why we would be starting Moi or Redmond in preference to him, sorry. Otherwise team is as I would have expected. Still building full fitness i would expect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Comfortable win today boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Can see the logic tbf, I'd have preferred Perraud but am also happy with KWP at left back. JWP straight back in no surprise, before suspension I think had the 2nd highest "distance covered" and he is our captain. Who is to say we wouldnt have beaten Leeds even with him had he not be suspended. Djenepo would have been handy off bench too. Prediction - tight 1-0 Saints win whilst we make chances I just expect Saints to make a dogs dinner of about 7 of them 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 2 minutes ago, Saint_Tony said: decent line up, KWP probably in at left back to try and keep Sarr quiet. Really should be winning this, no excuses. Watford 1-3 Saints (Redmond 31, Sarr 44, A. Armstrong 53, 70) Why should we? If we do then it will be a good result away from home beating a side that has just beat Everton by a good margin in their own back yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Shame for Diallo, midfields looked better with him in it. Also don’t like a right footer at left back, but as has been mentioned assume KWP to do a job on Sarr. Nice to see Armstrong up front with an actual striker partner. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totton Saint Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 8 minutes ago, Billy the Kidd said: Happy AA gets a chance. Although I saw Foster and thought Fraser was in. Then realised i was looking at the Watford lineup. Me too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Saint_Tony said: Really should be winning this, no excuses. Watford 1-3 Saints (Redmond 31, Sarr 44, A. Armstrong 53, 70) You not only have the scorers but the times in which they score?! There's no way this is a 'no excuses for not winning' game. Watford are a strong, physical side with a couple of decent players, they also have a case for thinking it's a 'no excuses' game. I can see another draw coming up. Edited 30 October, 2021 by cloggy saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 A win would be insane. 😀 Seriously Watford are missing Dennis but King and Sarr are dangerous, King more so as his confidence will be high. Still, I don't think we've been in bad form and I tip us to get our first away win of the season today, even without Broja. 1-3 Saints, JWP on the sheet and Armstrong will get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Just now, Toadhall Saint said: Why should we? If we do then it will be a good result away from home beating a side that has just beat Everton by a good margin in their own back yard. Depends on your PL aspirations really, with all due respect to Watford if we want to finish 12th or higher you should be beating promoted sides home and away with the odd exception. Equally though, if Watford want to stay up then they should be targeting 3 pts against a team like us. A draw keeps our head above the water really, doesn't do much favours. Therefore on that front I hope it is a good open game where both go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Golden bollox back, KWP left back, Bednarek back even though he has been at fault for 2 goals in last 3 games, S Armstrong on the bench Quality, absolute quality 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 (edited) It didn’t matter how good Forster, Lyanco, Diallo etc played mid week or over the past 3 games in the case of Diallo, the old favourites were always coming back in. Anyone who believed that bullshit about JWP not assured of his place is a mug. Edited 30 October, 2021 by beatlesaint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Wonder how we'll do with set pieces today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 13 minutes ago, nta786 said: Depends on your PL aspirations really, with all due respect to Watford if we want to finish 12th or higher you should be beating promoted sides home and away with the odd exception. Equally though, if Watford want to stay up then they should be targeting 3 pts against a team like us. A draw keeps our head above the water really, doesn't do much favours. Therefore on that front I hope it is a good open game where both go for it. So you agree then? 👍😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapel End Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 2 minutes ago, Suhari said: Wonder how we'll do with set pieces today. Hopefully score from a couple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallysaint Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 If Ralph plays Stu Armstrong from the start and his injury flares up people on here would have a meltdown. we are finally managing players a bit better 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 I have a good feeling for today. I have no idea why. Liking the look of the team lineup and the only improvement would by S Armstrong in IF and when he is fully fit from what is available. Thinking it will be a good game 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Oh and hopefully the break for JWP and we will see him back to his best 🤞 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice29 Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 26 minutes ago, Saint Pete said: Still baffled by the omission of Stuart Armstrong again. Presumably not injured as on the bench. I don’t understand why we would be starting Moi or Redmond in preference to him, sorry. Otherwise team is as I would have expected. There was no way he was going from being injured and one (i think? maybe 2) sub appearance to starting 2 games a in a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemi Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 Not saying that JWP shouldn’t play but how he just walks back into Diallo’s spot is mental. Could certainly accommodate all three if JWP is deemed undroppable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 It’s a shame we don’t have the depth to switch to a 3 man midfield and keep Diallo in the side. He’s been one of our best players this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totton Saint Posted 30 October, 2021 Share Posted 30 October, 2021 4 minutes ago, Nemi said: Not saying that JWP shouldn’t play but how he just walks back into Diallo’s spot is mental. Could certainly accommodate all three if JWP is deemed undroppable Could Diallo had been picked instead of Romeo or is that heresy? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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