SuperSAINT Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 Lallana injured for this one. This is going to be a tricky one, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 They are still high up the table despite not winning lately. A tough team to play against who are well organised and work hard. They picked up a decent point late on last night. The obvious result is a draw so I'll go for a 1-1 where we are leading at half time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 Don’t think they’ve won for over 2 months now but will be tricky. 4 points from these two games would be a good return. Adz injured again for St Mary’s - he doesn’t even try and hide it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 Tough game, we always seem to win at their place but not such a good record at St Mary's. If Stuart Armstrong is fit we have a chance, if not then 1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 A good side, will be a tough game. Really could do with 3 points. Rest Tino and give Perraud a chance on the left. Hopefully S Armstrong is fit again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 we can win this. I would drop Tino, Armstrong and McCarthy. they have not won for ages, but still play good stuff and create chances. They rescued a very good point at West Ham last night, right at the end. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 Same team for me. Stu over Tella if fit. Its our strongest team until we sign a new keeper. Macca is well below par but don't expect better from Forster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice Fernandes no.1 fan Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 For me the team depends on fitness after last night. Livramento looks like he could do with a rest (or just 60 minutes), Bednarek went off injured so will need to hear why, and Tella looked like he had a problem with a muscle in the first half. If none of them are up to 100% by the weekend I would start with the below, but with Broja ready to come on after 60 -----------Mccarthy KWP--Lyanco---Salisu---Perraud Redmond-JWP-Romeu-Elyounoussi --------Adams----Armstrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_lambden Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 Tough lot to beat. Hard to see past another draw for both based on current form. 1-1. Tino looks jaded and will presume Bednarek won't be ready for the weekend. Will need Broja's aerial presence up against their giant back line. Forster KWP Lyanco Salisu Perraud Redmond JWP Romeu Tella Broja Adams 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 On several occasions in the past Saints have outplayed Brighton without coming away with the points. Certainly Potter has grafted a good side together, and we might see they are more of a challenge than many people think. Aside from any media nonsense about.." a South Coast derby ", this is a game that we must win to consolidate a mid-table spot and stay clear of the drop zone. The remaining 5 games in December, (3 of which are away) are against London sides and unless we find some goal-scoring acumen, we could come away empty-handed, as none of them looks to be anything like....." an easy fixture ". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisbury Saint Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 Got to start Broja ahead of Armstrong. It won’t happen though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 Long cold winter coming up… we need Jon Snow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 We underestimate Brighton at our peril. Got laughed at for saying at the start of the season they will be top 10 and still think that, just about. Struggle to score goals, but may well do against our leaky defence. Bring back Forster (obvs) and tighten up the midfield. Stuart Armstrong the key. Need to play for 90 minutes for once. Draw would be okay result but need a win (my daughter has never seen a win at home live, so hoping for change there...) Come on Saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbert Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 No Webster or Lallana for them. Who will we boo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simster Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 14 minutes ago, Danbert said: No Webster or Lallana for them. Who will we boo? You'll be booing Maupay. He will miss a sitter early in the first half, then get kicked and one of your players will get booked as a consequence. You will then open the scoring despite having 7% of the ball all game, but Maupay will equalise in the 74th minute with just his 7th presentable chance and cup his ears to the home fans before celebrating in front of ours and then being booked himself. I do love Neal Maupay. The game itself has draw written all over it. 😄😄😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 1 hour ago, Sarisbury Saint said: Got to start Broja ahead of Armstrong. It won’t happen though. Don't agree. Broja is over rated on this forum. His work rate is limited, AAs is not. Broja is frequently anonymous for long periods, AA is not. Broja has flashes of power and even of brilliance and I hope he matures to become star but overall AA contributes more at present. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 3 hours ago, Dellman said: Don't agree. Broja is over rated on this forum. His work rate is limited, AAs is not. Broja is frequently anonymous for long periods, AA is not. Broja has flashes of power and even of brilliance and I hope he matures to become star but overall AA contributes more at present. With you on this. His pressing was a lot more committed than Broja. In the first half they struggled to get out but less so after Arma went off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 I make it the home team hasn’t won this fixture since we were both in the championship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 7 hours ago, Fabrice Fernandes no.1 fan said: For me the team depends on fitness after last night. Livramento looks like he could do with a rest (or just 60 minutes), Bednarek went off injured so will need to hear why, and Tella looked like he had a problem with a muscle in the first half. If none of them are up to 100% by the weekend I would start with the below, but with Broja ready to come on after 60 -----------Mccarthy KWP--Lyanco---Salisu---Perraud Redmond-JWP-Romeu-Elyounoussi --------Adams----Armstrong Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintTex Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 7 hours ago, david in sweden said: On several occasions in the past Saints have outplayed Brighton [insert any PL team here] without coming away with the points. there you go! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 2 December, 2021 Author Share Posted 2 December, 2021 2 hours ago, Appy said: I make it the home team hasn’t won this fixture since we were both in the championship. I was wondering about this. Last seasons match was painful viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 I would bring in Forster as McC has had too many cock ups of late ! Livra needs a break and Bednarek is probably injured so KWP and Perraud come in… I’d keep the rest as per Wednesday because we looked good in the first half ! See how it goes and we’ve still got a pretty good bench 👍 COYS😇 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 Apparently Saturday will mark exactly 2 years since we last won a match without Stuart Armstrong. 18 games, 0 wins 11 losses 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Turkish said: Apparently Saturday will mark exactly 2 years since we last won a match without Stuart Armstrong. 18 games, 0 wins 11 losses https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58239578 😉😇 (Yes I know you mean in a league game, but you made it too easy) Edited 2 December, 2021 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 No team is going to be too bothered about coming to St Marys this season, most will have marked it down as a potential 3 points and Brighton will be no different. We really need the points to consolidate in mid table, but the best I can see us getting is the draw and slipping further into the mire. 1 - 1 if luck is on our side, otherwise another home loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Micky said: No team is going to be too bothered about coming to St Marys this season, most will have marked it down as a potential 3 points and Brighton will be no different. 1 - 1 if luck is on our side, otherwise another home loss. Really? Which away teams have had an easy match at St Mary’s this season? We've only lost once at home this season. Edited 2 December, 2021 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiberalCommunist Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 Twar doesn't seem half as annoying. No offence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinSFC Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 Going for 1-1 this game. A point is a win these days. #RalphIn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 20 minutes ago, Micky said: No team is going to be too bothered about coming to St Marys this season, most will have marked it down as a potential 3 points and Brighton will be no different. Every game at every ground is a potential 3 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewYorkSaint Posted 2 December, 2021 Share Posted 2 December, 2021 I think we'll win. Hoping to see Moussa back in the squad. At some point he's going to ignite for us. A really exciting player. And it's so great to see Redmond back at his best. I thought he was stunning first half against Leicester. JWP looking back to his best too. And there's more creativity and energy going into set piece planning. All of which gives me reason to take the optimistic stance here. Optimists aren't always right. But they have more fun! Compare: three days of dread/meh vs three days of excitement. Come join camp hope! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 3 hours ago, NewYorkSaint said: I think we'll win. Hoping to see Moussa back in the squad. At some point he's going to ignite for us. A really exciting player. And it's so great to see Redmond back at his best. I thought he was stunning first half against Leicester. JWP looking back to his best too. And there's more creativity and energy going into set piece planning. All of which gives me reason to take the optimistic stance here. Optimists aren't always right. But they have more fun! Compare: three days of dread/meh vs three days of excitement. Come join camp hope! Let's go ...😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 15 hours ago, DT said: We underestimate Brighton at our peril. Got laughed at for saying at the start of the season they will be top 10 and still think that, just about. Struggle to score goals, but may well do against our leaky defence. Bring back Forster (obvs) and tighten up the midfield. Stuart Armstrong the key. Need to play for 90 minutes for once. Draw would be okay result but need a win (my daughter has never seen a win at home live, so hoping for change there...) Come on Saints ...😆 hope your daughter is not above 20 years old. ... come on you Saints 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 Desperate times when you think to yourself, "I hope Stephens is available". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisbury Saint Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 18 hours ago, Dellman said: Don't agree. Broja is over rated on this forum. His work rate is limited, AAs is not. Broja is frequently anonymous for long periods, AA is not. Broja has flashes of power and even of brilliance and I hope he matures to become star but overall AA contributes more at present. Totally agree with this, but I prefer someone who is more capable of putting the ball in the net, even if that’s all he does do. You could see the Leicester players where a little less comfortable when Broja came on. Armstrong is not filling me with confidence, he seems to be trying almost too hard and doing everything to quick. He needs to be more composed and aware of what’s around him. We had years of Shane Long running around a lot, now we need something different, someone who can score. Broja is raw, but he’ll only improve by playing more. I’m not convinced Armstrong will. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiberalCommunist Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 Redmond has been a lot better in recent games, and that is great to see. But I wish he'd try something new when going for headers. How many times does he jump for one, then seemingly duck out the way and land on the deck giving the opposition the ball. I don't think I've ever seen a player look so scared of making contact. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kidd Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 (edited) Looking forward to the Brighton game, should be a good game between two sides of similar quality. Think we can nick it, hoping they dont get out of their rut at our expense - they are quite capable of pulling this off. Weirdly, I wonder if we concede first (in the 1st half) if that would help us build momentum and have a better 2nd half. Whilst I didnt think we were as awful on Weds as we often are in the second period, it is still a bit of a concern, and I do wonder if with Ralph's automations if he does almost preset what changes are going to happen instead of reading the game. Sounds odd, and he has been generally better than last season with subs, tactics, and formations but still work to do. I mean surely he doesnt automate the subs and stuff, right? Edited 3 December, 2021 by Billy the Kidd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 Forster; KWP, Lyanco, Salisu, Perraud; Romeu, JWP; Redmond, Djenepo; Adams; Broja. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisbury Saint Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 38 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said: Forster; KWP, Lyanco, Salisu, Perraud; Romeu, JWP; Redmond, Djenepo; Adams; Broja. Yep I’d go with that except I’m not fussed on either goalie. S Armsttong and Tella coming on second half if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkeith Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 Forster, S Armstrong and Bednarek all out injured . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 12 minutes ago, redkeith said: Forster, S Armstrong and Bednarek all out injured . Seriously? Oh gawd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 6 hours ago, benjii said: Desperate times when you think to yourself, "I hope Stephens is available". He could probably do with a game or two for the B team to get some match fitness , been out for so long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 Just now, DT said: Seriously? Oh gawd Forster a doubt, other two definitely out. No S. Armstrong no win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garysfc48 Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 On 02/12/2021 at 10:13, Saint_lambden said: Tough lot to beat. Hard to see past another draw for both based on current form. 1-1. Tino looks jaded and will presume Bednarek won't be ready for the weekend. Will need Broja's aerial presence up against their giant back line. Forster KWP Lyanco Salisu Perraud Redmond JWP Romeu Tella Broja Adams Agree with your comments but there’s no way Ralph will drop McCarthy after Leicester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALK DMC Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 49 minutes ago, JRM said: He could probably do with a game or two for the B team to get some match fitness , been out for so long Agreed , but would be good to have him on the bench just in case Lyanco or Salisu pick up an injury during the game. Otherwise I suspect Romeu will need to drop to centre half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAH61 Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 Ahhh I remember this well, halcyon days indeed!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 42 minutes ago, Garysfc48 said: Agree with your comments but there’s no way Ralph will drop McCarthy after Leicester. I think it would take Ralph storming in to his own bedroom seeing McCarthy with his wife after throwing the ball into his own net 12 times to even consider dropping him on the evidence of this season. And even then he'd put the non-Forster keeper in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALK DMC Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 16 hours ago, eurosaint said: I would bring in Forster as McC has had too many cock ups of late ! Livra needs a break and Bednarek is probably injured so KWP and Perraud come in… I’d keep the rest as per Wednesday because we looked good in the first half ! See how it goes and we’ve still got a pretty good bench 👍 COYS😇 Judging by the responses on here I am in a minority, but I'm still not convinced that Tino should be dropped. I acknowledge that his performances have dipped from early season, KWP is better on the right and Perraud has been solid, but I still think that we miss Tino's height and physicality if he wasn't there. And even when he isn't playing great, he still looks dangerous or creates a half chance. I can't recall Perraud making a single chance when he has played, KWP has had good performances at left back and Tino still has good moments in every game. We've started letting goals in from corners recently (Chelsea (cup), Norwich, Liverpool & Leicester) and I think that we are beginning to miss Vestergaard's "big lump" ability. In what is a generally small team we can't afford to lose some of our more sizable performers. It is another reason why Broja could start in front of Armstrong. Brighton have two centre halfs (Dunk & Duffy) who both have a reputation for being dangerous at set-pieces, I wouldn't weaken the team here just because Tino has had a dip in form. I suspect that the injuries will start to rack up over December with so many games, so the likes of Perraud will get their opportunities and show what they can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAH61 Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 (edited) I'd go with this XI...Tino does need a break and I miss KWP at RB. MaccaKWP-Lyanco-Salisu- PerraudRedders-JWP-Romeu-TellaAdams-Armstrong I've got a funny feeling that Ralph will bring Jack in for Bedders. Edited 3 December, 2021 by CAH61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obelisk Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 4 minutes ago, WALK DMC said: We've started letting goals in from corners recently (Chelsea (cup), Norwich, Liverpool & Leicester) and I think that we are beginning to miss Vestergaard's "big lump" ability. In what is a generally small team we can't afford to lose some of our more sizable performers. It is another reason why Broja could start in front of Armstrong. Brighton have two centre halfs (Dunk & Duffy) who both have a reputation for being dangerous at set-pieces, I wouldn't weaken the team here just because Tino has had a dip in form. Makes me wonder why Saints don't try leaving one or even two of our titches upfield at corners. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 3 December, 2021 Share Posted 3 December, 2021 Shocking statistic Our game vs Brighton will be exactly 2 years since our last win without Stuart Armstrong playing (home game vs Norwich). We've played 18 games since then with 0 wins and 11 losses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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