Yorkshire Saint Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 Big big game. Win this and its game on. Gavin KWP Perraud Salisu AKB Lavia JWP Armstrong Mo Big Paul Speedy small 6-0 Leeds (Only because I guessed 5-0 Chelsea today) Any pre match pubs ? "We've got Selles, Ruben Selles....I just don't think you understand..." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 Certainly wouldn't play Elyounoussi in this one. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 Id probably only drop Ely, Id even keep Bednarek in the 11 who I thought was excellent today AMN did very little wrong either Keep the same tactics, swap Ely for Edozie and potentially AMN for KWP thats it for me Positive momentum is what we need here 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 12 minutes ago, Smirking_Saint said: Id probably only drop Ely, Id even keep Bednarek in the 11 who I thought was excellent today AMN did very little wrong either Keep the same tactics, swap Ely for Edozie and potentially AMN for KWP thats it for me Positive momentum is what we need here Keep it the same. Too many managers change a winning team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 We've been here before, winning a game we've not been expected to win and then blowing up in the game which you'd expect us to have more of a chance in. I'm with others in the belief that you don't change a winning team, keep that 11 the same for me. One of the important points to note from Selles pre-match pressers was that he wants to build continuity and establish partnerships, obviously fully aware that we have chopped and changed way too much this year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 Anyone know what the deal is with KWP? On the bench today. Would prefer him to AMN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Corbyn Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 22 minutes ago, Smirking_Saint said: Id probably only drop Ely, Id even keep Bednarek in the 11 who I thought was excellent today AMN did very little wrong either Keep the same tactics, swap Ely for Edozie and potentially AMN for KWP thats it for me Positive momentum is what we need here Interesting change back to 4-2-2-2 today. Not sure which of our players can successfully play the narrow #10 role, hench why Ely played. Edozie is better playing wider IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umlaut Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 Whoever Ruben wants to play in whatever way he wants to play them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 Must win game for both sides. I seriously hope we can back up todays result with a further 3 points at eland road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jeremy Corbyn said: Interesting change back to 4-2-2-2 today. Not sure which of our players can successfully play the narrow #10 role, hench why Ely played. Edozie is better playing wider IMO. Orsic, Sulemana, Stu Armstrong, Aribo, Ely can probably all play there Be interesting to see if Charly could too considering its not all about pace but ability to hold, win, shift the ball in tight half spaces Edozie has enough about him I think, maybe Aribo can be convinced to out a shift in, Ely just isn’t good enough in the final third for me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 I think people will use the "don't change a winning side" stick here, and whilst I completely understand the idea, you should still fine-tune little things where possible and necessary. Elyounoussi, Bednarek and AMN are the three players whose spot is debatable. Elyounoussi was terrible yet again in possession, and this is not a game where his defensive work rate should be needed. It's beyond laughable how bad he is offensively, every single week. I'd hope for either Edozie or Alcaraz to start here, or even both if Stu isn't capable of two games in a row at the moment. Bednarek had a good game, but he is quite literally a ticking time bomb. DCC doesn't seem any closer to being in favour so I'd bring Sali back in to have two very mobile CBs. I wouldn't be devastated with Bednarek starting, but I don't think I'll ever trust him. AMN had a really weird game, solid on the whole but 3/4 moments where his lack of urgency put him in a spot of bother and he was lucky to get away with them. Two solid games on the bounce though and with KWP not getting any minutes from the bench, I could definitely see him being eased back in against Grimsby instead. Bauznu KWP - ABK - Salisu - Perraud Lavia - JWP Armstrong - Alcaraz Sulemana - Onuachu This would be my preferred lineup for this one, although I'd be more than happy to see Edozie start for a bit more added pace and directness. It's an absolute must win, or must not lose? I think probably a must win. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 Yeah i’d still drop bednarek if salisu is fit or if dcc emerges from the woodwork. Huge game, can’t afford to lose it. hopefully we can really go for it and don’t get stage fright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 I get the don't change a winning side thing, but with Bednarek we all know it is just a matter of time before his next cock up and us wanting him dropped, so why not pre-empt that by replacing him with better players now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 1 hour ago, Saint Matty 76 said: I think people will use the "don't change a winning side" stick here, and whilst I completely understand the idea, you should still fine-tune little things where possible and necessary. Elyounoussi, Bednarek and AMN are the three players whose spot is debatable. Elyounoussi was terrible yet again in possession, and this is not a game where his defensive work rate should be needed. It's beyond laughable how bad he is offensively, every single week. I'd hope for either Edozie or Alcaraz to start here, or even both if Stu isn't capable of two games in a row at the moment. Bednarek had a good game, but he is quite literally a ticking time bomb. DCC doesn't seem any closer to being in favour so I'd bring Sali back in to have two very mobile CBs. I wouldn't be devastated with Bednarek starting, but I don't think I'll ever trust him. AMN had a really weird game, solid on the whole but 3/4 moments where his lack of urgency put him in a spot of bother and he was lucky to get away with them. Two solid games on the bounce though and with KWP not getting any minutes from the bench, I could definitely see him being eased back in against Grimsby instead. Bauznu KWP - ABK - Salisu - Perraud Lavia - JWP Armstrong - Alcaraz Sulemana - Onuachu This would be my preferred lineup for this one, although I'd be more than happy to see Edozie start for a bit more added pace and directness. It's an absolute must win, or must not lose? I think probably a must win. I like the look of that team and could see Alcaraz playing that role quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archers Road Stand Posted 18 February, 2023 Share Posted 18 February, 2023 We have to win this game. It's a normal Saints trait to follow up a good win with a shite performance, I beg that we break the trend next weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 Big game. Need to get something from it. A point wouldn't be terrible, but another win would be absolutely massive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 5 hours ago, Pamplemousse said: Big game. Need to get something from it. A point wouldn't be terrible, but another win would be absolutely massive. Agree looking at the table it's massive, a Leeds fan I know seems very despondent at the moment and thinks they are going down (same as us really) whole shambles around manager recruitment seems to be an issue there, wonder if they'll appoint someone before we play? Could have an impact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 2 minutes ago, JRM said: Agree looking at the table it's massive, a Leeds fan I know seems very despondent at the moment and thinks they are going down (same as us really) whole shambles around manager recruitment seems to be an issue there, wonder if they'll appoint someone before we play? Could have an impact Sad to say the most likely outcome is both of us go down. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 We've only taken the small allocation of tickets for this game, lower tier about 1300 , will be hard to make ourselves heard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 Could do with Meslier having another off day. Can only imagine what the meltdown on here would be like if Bazunu had let in that cross/shot from Coleman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 They are 100% there for the taking if Skubala is still in charge. Nothing against him, it’s just that their 1 game bounce has now worn off and if they don’t have a figurehead in place by then, I get the impression the atmosphere is pretty horrid and the uncertainty is compounding it. And on the flip side, whist the title is interim, Ruben does look and act like our figurehead and for the first time this seasons, both players and fans seem united. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Saint Posted 19 February, 2023 Author Share Posted 19 February, 2023 1 hour ago, JRM said: We've only taken the small allocation of tickets for this game, lower tier about 1300 , will be hard to make ourselves heard ...I am in the West stand upper tier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupersonicSaint Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 Going to this one in Leeds Hospitality (girlfriend is a Leeds fan and it was her birthday present) - little did we know it would wind up being such a crucial game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 2 hours ago, JRM said: We've only taken the small allocation of tickets for this game, lower tier about 1300 , will be hard to make ourselves heard I’m in upper tier, so I’ll be pretty lonely. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsFan86 Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 13 hours ago, Saint_clark said: I get the don't change a winning side thing, but with Bednarek we all know it is just a matter of time before his next cock up and us wanting him dropped, so why not pre-empt that by replacing him with better players now. Only reason Bednerak started IMO was because Salisu had a knock. So Salisu x ABK at the back, With the return of the high press we need fast CBs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 3 minutes ago, SaintsFan86 said: Only reason Bednerak started IMO was because Salisu had a knock. So Salisu x ABK at the back, With the return of the high press we need fast CBs. Don't necessarily agree but I think he'll stick with Bednarek especially as we won yesterday and kept a clean sheet, I'd expect to see the same back four against Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 3 hours ago, Appy said: I’m in upper tier, so I’ll be pretty lonely. Might just be upper, not sure but it's only one tier as far as I know, half the allocation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 Leeds havent won in the league since the start of November.... We all know what happens next 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 12 minutes ago, woodsaint1 said: Leeds havent won in the league since the start of November.... We all know what happens next What? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 Before Chelsea, Selles takes about how the best teams have a core of 7/8 players that play all the time, usually through the spine of the team. I think we could do that and make a couple of tweaks. Would like to see: Bazunu KWP, ABK, Salisu, Perraud JWP Lavia Stu Sulemana Adams Onuachu Not sure if Sulemana is disciplined enough defensively but feel we’d offer more threat, especially on the counter, than if Moi is in there. If Moi needs to play just take our Adams and play same front 4 as Chelsea but with that defence. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osvaldorama Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 7 hours ago, JRM said: We've only taken the small allocation of tickets for this game, lower tier about 1300 , will be hard to make ourselves heard Ridiculous in such a massive game tbf. Would absolutely love to go. It’s a must win for me, almost as big as the Swansea game where Gabbi kept us up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 7 hours ago, JRM said: Agree looking at the table it's massive, a Leeds fan I know seems very despondent at the moment and thinks they are going down (same as us really) whole shambles around manager recruitment seems to be an issue there, wonder if they'll appoint someone before we play? Could have an impact My big fear as well (along with some of our players ability to self destruct). Would come as no surprise if Leeds throw some money at a big name replacement even on a temporary contract. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen, at least not until after we’ve played them. Half expect West Ham to replace Moyes as well this week, depending on today’s result perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coalman Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 8 hours ago, JRM said: Agree looking at the table it's massive, a Leeds fan I know seems very despondent at the moment and thinks they are going down (same as us really) whole shambles around manager recruitment seems to be an issue there, wonder if they'll appoint someone before we play? Could have an impact There is an experienced Premier League manager that's newly available. Assuming that his injury playing in the Dorset League isn't a deal breaker. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 (edited) I don't agree with not changing a winning team. You set up accordingly for the opposition. Not whole sale changes but Leeds aren't Chelsea, we don't need AMN at the back, we can put KWP and go more attacking. Same with Mo and Edozie. The rest I'd probably keep. Edited 19 February, 2023 by Saint_Ash Attacking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 Leeds 0 Saints 9 Team picks itself: Bazunu Bree Yanny B Lyanco AMN Walcott Diallo Moi Djenepo A Armstrong Aribo I'd also pack the bench with kids so that we can give them valuable experience once we're 4 or 5 up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 12 hours ago, CB Fry said: Sad to say the most likely outcome is both of us go down. I'd be half sad and half happy if both of us go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 12 hours ago, JRM said: We've only taken the small allocation of tickets for this game, lower tier about 1300 , will be hard to make ourselves heard How does this work? We've taken an allocation of just over 3,000 for Man U and that's all sold out. By the time Leeds tickets went on sale to non season ticket holders, the tickets available were restricted view. Surely we can ask for a larger allocation - like you say, a positive atmosphere helps the team. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, JRM said: Might just be upper, not sure but it's only one tier as far as I know, half the allocation Can they get away with not giving us a percentage of pitchside seating this way? Thought they had to in the PL (unless you’re NUFC of course). Would think more likely they just move the divide further across. Club probably had to make a decision soon after the Wolves defeat, fans had had enough so can’t blame them not chancing more tickets. Then we beat Chelsea… Edited 19 February, 2023 by alehouseboys Added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunit Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 If the club were to release more tickets (I don't think they can) then I would go. I was very close to taking one of the last few when we were about to appoint Jesse. Feel like this is the biggest game of the season so far and Im already getting nerves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorsaint Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 Watching motd and thinking how we thought Hojberg wasn’t good enough for our team. He must laugh at our numpty fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 2 hours ago, revolution saint said: Leeds 0 Saints 9 Team picks itself: Bazunu Bree Yanny B Lyanco AMN Walcott Diallo Moi Djenepo A Armstrong Aribo I'd also pack the bench with kids so that we can give them valuable experience once we're 4 or 5 up. Never change a winning side eh? 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 On 18/02/2023 at 20:56, Manuel said: Anyone know what the deal is with KWP? On the bench today. Would prefer him to AMN. Low grade hamstring injury, it's usually 3-8 weeks for recovery, players tend to return after 3 weeks ish. Ideally, players should take longer, or it'll recur every season, this is kwps second hamstring injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 21 minutes ago, Warriorsaint said: Watching motd and thinking how we thought Hojberg wasn’t good enough for our team. He must laugh at our numpty fans. Would you want him over JWP or Lavia? I know I wouldn’t. I wouldn’t take him over Romeu either (the version from a season or two back). He’s doing a very simple job well, for Spurs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 19 February, 2023 Share Posted 19 February, 2023 33 minutes ago, Jonnyboy said: Never change a winning side eh? 😉 Absolutely, this is going to be my good luck ritual. Besides which, and completely unforeseen by me, they’re being rehabilitated before my very eyes and by the end of the season no one will be raising an eyebrow at the selection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brissysaint Posted 20 February, 2023 Share Posted 20 February, 2023 If you told me last week we would be heading into this game in a better position as a club than them (not the table obviously) I would’ve laughed in your face. We can win this, don’t think you can drop janny b after a good performance but I’d replace AMN with Bree if KWP isn’t available and get rid of Moi for anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiberalCommunist Posted 20 February, 2023 Share Posted 20 February, 2023 Pressure levels akin to that Swansea game. This will be a tough after-noon, even for the more robust Saint. Its the hope that kills, and boy do we have that back! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 20 February, 2023 Share Posted 20 February, 2023 8 hours ago, Warriorsaint said: Watching motd and thinking how we thought Hojberg wasn’t good enough for our team. He must laugh at our numpty fans. Jesus wept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 20 February, 2023 Share Posted 20 February, 2023 Can’t really underestimate the importance of this next game…it’s huge. I don’t care how we win but win we must - one point would not be a failure, but of little use in our need to climb out the R zone. Psychologically a win will do wonders and set the team on a war footing for the (on paper) more difficult games. Both teams will be looking to employ the maximum level of shithousery and being at home, Leeds will have the advantage with their fans screaming for a card for every nudge. Predicting how this one will go is almost impossible - anything could happen… heart says 0-2 Saints. Head says it’ll be a scrappy affair and they’ll get a break near the end 1-0 Leeds. If we get an early goal I think we’ll win. I hope Selles is all we need him to be and gets the squad in fighting mode again because it’s going to be a very hard game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 20 February, 2023 Share Posted 20 February, 2023 23 hours ago, JRM said: We've only taken the small allocation of tickets for this game, lower tier about 1300 , will be hard to make ourselves heard Can’t fathom how the club took that allocation. We took 2,500 there in Championship FFS. Surely a question for summer Fans Forum, as this isn’t the first time we’ve taken minimum allocation and sold it out in a blink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 20 February, 2023 Share Posted 20 February, 2023 I see Garth Crooks picked Janny B in his team of the week. That’s settled it, he has to start against Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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