Lighthouse Posted 7 January, 2023 Share Posted 7 January, 2023 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 7 January, 2023 Share Posted 7 January, 2023 For once I hope we do go 5 at the back. Actually, make that 11 at the back. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 7 January, 2023 Share Posted 7 January, 2023 We are better than them, I can’t see a problem. Looking forward to the semis. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way down south Posted 7 January, 2023 Share Posted 7 January, 2023 Avoiding a drubbing should be the goal for this one I guess. Otherwise an embarrassing defeat would drain any confidence the lads gained from today's win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 7 January, 2023 Share Posted 7 January, 2023 City will want the cup to add to their collection but won't want to be full strength. We may have renewed our acquaintance with the opposition net but I still can't see past them winning even if they play the likes of Palmer, Lewis and half the EDS. Still, a freak result away from a two legged semi final and we have the competition's top Scorer up to now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 7 January, 2023 Share Posted 7 January, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killers Knee Posted 7 January, 2023 Share Posted 7 January, 2023 Free hit No2. All I want from this match is for us to show that we can counter attack and get the shot on goal before their defence can turn to face us. If we can manage that, imho there is real hope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 7 January, 2023 Share Posted 7 January, 2023 I’m sure Nath will have the lads brimming with confidence after sweeping away Palace with two fantastic, well worked goals. No doubt a tactical masterclass incoming. Saints 3-0 Man City 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 7 January, 2023 Share Posted 7 January, 2023 After Wednesday night I was intending to leave the country and find nice dark cave to bed down in for a week or so but after today’s upturn and the prospect of Oršić showing up I’m feeling slightly more comfortable and almost warming to this now. Probably won’t last! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 7 January, 2023 Share Posted 7 January, 2023 (edited) They play late tomorrow and then early ko on Saturday for the Manc derby, so they will be running the changes. That being said their second side would beat us anyways. Cant see us scoring more than them but I'm holding out hope for a win on pens Edited 7 January, 2023 by woodsaint1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 7 January, 2023 Share Posted 7 January, 2023 4 minutes ago, woodsaint1 said: They play late tomorrow and then early ko on Saturday for the Manc derby, so they will be running the changes. That being said their second side would beat us anyways. Cant see us scoring more than them but I'm holding out hope for a win on pens Should prevent a drubbing at least, they can't afford to slip up in the league and Saturday lunchtime Manchester Derby is a big one, every little helps. We have our own big game Saturday as well so can't see Jones going full strength either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 7 January, 2023 Share Posted 7 January, 2023 Still a cup 1/4 final, got to try to enjoy it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altoniansaints Posted 7 January, 2023 Share Posted 7 January, 2023 I am actually looking forward to this game, not because of the win today but because of the prospect of Orsic and possibly A.N.Other new signing playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted 7 January, 2023 Share Posted 7 January, 2023 Willy KWP, Lyanco, DCC, Salisu, Perraud JWP, Lavia Djenepo, Adams, Armstrong (A) Not a Djenepo fan but him and Armstrong will both track back and help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca155 Posted 7 January, 2023 Share Posted 7 January, 2023 39 minutes ago, Forester said: Willy KWP, Lyanco, DCC, Salisu, Perraud JWP, Lavia Djenepo, Adams, Armstrong (A) Not a Djenepo fan but him and Armstrong will both track back and help Not sure about that, Jones hopefully will have half an eye on preparing for the Everton game. I reckon KWP and SArmstrong are only partially fit so being protected. He'll want consistency at the back. It worked today (sort of) so leave it alone. City won't damage Lavia he's an asset for them and new guy has to play. Bazuma Lyanco DCC Salisu Peraud Lavia JWP Orsic Aribo Edozie A Armstrong Adams With KWP, ABK, and S Armstrong available at some point. Should at least be competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamesaint Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 Hold on for 90 mins and then win the shoot out. Simples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancouver Saint Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 Don't really care about this at all - care more about us winning our league game against Everton. Play reserves and youngsters. No injuries and anything other than a drubbing is a bonus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwsaint Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 13 hours ago, Lighthouse said: Realistically the result could also be predicted with an umpire’s signal: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 (edited) On present form, Pep shouldn't need to start with his best eleven, as even his bench is pretty formidable to look at. Certainly the summer signings that City released to us will have something to prove, and we can hope we see some minutes from our new signing, and to call us underdogs is an understatement, but Cup competitions are always a " one-off " so who knows what the evening might throw up. City have won this trophy a number of times but that will count for nothing on the day. COYR ! Edited 8 January, 2023 by david in sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 9 hours ago, macca155 said: Not sure about that, Jones hopefully will have half an eye on preparing for the Everton game. I reckon KWP and SArmstrong are only partially fit so being protected. He'll want consistency at the back. It worked today (sort of) so leave it alone. City won't damage Lavia he's an asset for them and new guy has to play. Bazuma Lyanco DCC Salisu Peraud Lavia JWP Orsic Aribo Edozie A Armstrong Adams With KWP, ABK, and S Armstrong available at some point. Should at least be competitive. We should be competitive with all those players...I'd lose Edozie to make it 11. I really don't get the fuss about the kid. He has skill galore, but no vision or end product and was poor yesterday. I'd also prefer Djenepo over Aribo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 There’s about as much chance of us winning this as there is of me winning the Lottery Jackpot - i.e. zilch. Would play our B team just to piss Pep off. Jones will mess about with this and that, get the system and tactics completely wrong and end up with a total drubbing. 7-0 City. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, egg said: We should be competitive with all those players...I'd lose Edozie to make it 11. I really don't get the fuss about the kid. He has skill galore, but no vision or end product and was poor yesterday. I'd also prefer Djenepo over Aribo. He has trouble using his left foot. That open goal miss against Lincoln and that shot he blazed over the bar against Brighton (?) were both on his left foot. Edited 8 January, 2023 by Whitey Grandad Auto-incorrect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotonianWill Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 still undecided on going, I think the price is too much for what will inevitably be a crushing of my hopes and dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 Just now, SotonianWill said: still undecided on going, I think the price is too much for what will inevitably be a crushing of my hopes and dreams. Loads of tickets left obviously, I expect by kick off Northam, Itchen and Kingsland will be almost full with Chapel quite empty Man City have sold out 3200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coalman Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 I fear for our inability to play through City's press. Though they seem to struggle with us for some reason and our players seem to up their game. Given our fragile confidence right now this could get ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 1 hour ago, coalman said: I fear for our inability to play through City's press. Though they seem to struggle with us for some reason and our players seem to up their game. Given our fragile confidence right now this could get ugly. They struggled vs the 4-2-2-2 central press and being forced out wife. We don't have a midfield. Has a team ever conceded 9 at this stage of the competition before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 5 hours ago, egg said: We should be competitive with all those players...I'd lose Edozie to make it 11. I really don't get the fuss about the kid. He has skill galore, but no vision or end product and was poor yesterday. Ah! but is he fit to wear the shirt and do you want to see him in a Saints shirt again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 8 minutes ago, Charlie Wayman said: Ah! but is he fit to wear the shirt and do you want to see him in a Saints shirt again? Eh? He's a mile away from being PL ready imo. No more than a bench option for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 3 hours ago, Whitey Grandad said: He has trouble using his left foot. That open goal miss against Lincoln and that shot he blazed over the bar against Brighton (?) we’re both on his left foot. Yep. Poor on his left. It's his decision making which frustrates me more. He either doesn't see the pass or sees it but ignores it in favour of running down a blind alley or giving the ball way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 I am so disappointed that I have decided not to attend a home game because of the hassle of a later evening kickoff and because it’s on Sky which in effect I have already paid for; let alone because it’s against City and I fear a thumping!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 3 hours ago, JRM said: Loads of tickets left obviously, I expect by kick off Northam, Itchen and Kingsland will be almost full with Chapel quite empty Man City have sold out 3200 About 10’000 left looking at the website. Shows the general feeling around the club at the minute that most people can’t be arsed with a cup game that would be considered a “gold” fixture in the league, especially at discounted price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca155 Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 6 hours ago, egg said: We should be competitive with all those players...I'd lose Edozie to make it 11. I really don't get the fuss about the kid. He has skill galore, but no vision or end product and was poor yesterday. I'd also prefer Djenepo over Aribo. Opps I guess 12 would make it competitive. I think that's a bit harsh on Edozie, agree on the end product but hecscares the pants off defenders. I'd leave Aribo out if they make us play with only 11. Has the skills but ot the work rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 Unfortunately Man City resting some of their best players against Chelsea today ahead of our game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 34 minutes ago, JRM said: Unfortunately Man City resting some of their best players against Chelsea today ahead of our game That’s because they are shit scared of us 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 Jeez - hope they use up all their goals this afternoon - they are like a hot knife through butter v Chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64saint Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 1 hour ago, JRM said: Unfortunately Man City resting some of their best players against Chelsea today ahead of our game Think we can assume Haarland will be starting against us as he hasn't come off the bench today. Lyanco will have him in his pocket though 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 Havent they got a derby v Man Utd on Saturday? However whatever side they put out we are in for a thrashing City could probably play with 11 outfield players and still win comfortably as it is unlikely we will get near their goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Man Do Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 1 hour ago, spyinthesky said: Havent they got a derby v Man Utd on Saturday? However whatever side they put out we are in for a thrashing City could probably play with 11 outfield players and still win comfortably as it is unlikely we will get near their goal The reality is they could start a 3rd choice team and where we to somehow do a goal they'd sub on 5 50m plus players and blow us away! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 2 hours ago, 64saint said: Think we can assume Haarland will be starting against us as he hasn't come off the bench today. Lyanco will have him in his pocket though 🙄 Just had a look at the odds, Man City at 4/5 to win by more than one goal, seems easy money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 6 hours ago, bpsaint said: About 10’000 left looking at the website. Shows the general feeling around the club at the minute that most people can’t be arsed with a cup game that would be considered a “gold” fixture in the league, especially at discounted price. Yeah I'm not going, although that's for logistical reasons rather than footballing ones. I'd probably try and make it to any semi (if we get there) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkdiggler Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 After watching them tear Chelsea a new one I can’t see this being pretty! willy Lycano. Sally. DCC. Perued Lavia. JWP. Orsic S Armstrong Endozie McAdams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaptopSaint Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 Rest Haaland and DeBruyne for the Manchester derby and play ManCity U20s (2021) vs ManCity U20s (2022). That seems fair. We'll agree to rest Lyanco and Diallo in response. Saints 3 (Lavia 18, Edozie 62, Bazunu 90+5) Man City 2 (Wonderkid 4, NewMessi 11) Roll on the semis. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 8 January, 2023 Share Posted 8 January, 2023 They just made Chelsea look like a non-league team with about 6 main players rested. Best expectation is we put a shift in, don't make any massive howlers and don't get thrashed, maybe a striker gets a confidence boosting goal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 I'm scared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 I imagine they’ll be lots of empty seats on Wednesday. Who’s paying £40/50 to see their team get a spanking. Club should’ve made it cheap, get bums on seats and create an atmosphere 🤷🏻♂️ It would appear people that come up with pricing don’t look at things like this. But a fan spending less on a match ticket is more likely to spend a few more quid inside the ground on a coffee, a snack, whatever. 🤷🏻♂️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 5 minutes ago, FarehamSaintJames said: But a fan spending less on a match ticket is more likely to spend a few more quid inside the ground on a coffee, a snack, whatever. 🤷🏻♂️ A fan spending less on a match ticket is likely to be there! But match ticket and train fare (and jogging back to catch the last train..) a few calming drinks beforehand, all to watch us possibly being as hapless as Chelsea. I caught the last 25 minutes of the game as I happened to be wandering past a pub showing it and I was curious.. and now like Pickles above! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M271 Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 5 minutes ago, FarehamSaintJames said: I imagine they’ll be lots of empty seats on Wednesday. Who’s paying £40/50 to see their team get a spanking. Club should’ve made it cheap, get bums on seats and create an atmosphere 🤷🏻♂️ It would appear people that come up with pricing don’t look at things like this. But a fan spending less on a match ticket is more likely to spend a few more quid inside the ground on a coffee, a snack, whatever. 🤷🏻♂️ I thought that the pricing was £20 to season ticket holders, £22.50 general sale and £25 on match day. About the same price as going to watch a league 2 match. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 8 minutes ago, M271 said: I thought that the pricing was £20 to season ticket holders, £22.50 general sale and £25 on match day. About the same price as going to watch a league 2 match. I paid £20 (plus £1.50 admin fee) !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Left Back Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 28 minutes ago, M271 said: I thought that the pricing was £20 to season ticket holders, £22.50 general sale and £25 on match day. About the same price as going to watch a league 2 match. You're no fun. It's much more rant-inducing, scandalous and hyperbolic if we say £50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 9 January, 2023 Share Posted 9 January, 2023 17 hours ago, Toussaint said: That’s because they are shit scared of us Well maybe not sh*t scared, but " cautious " as despite always picking up the points, Pep has always said that we play well against them, and so I don't expect a " weakened side" but I'll be pleased if they don't start with De Bruyne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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