Saint Fan CaM Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 This is going to be a difficult one, despite their humiliation at the hands of Liverpool, unless of course their players want to send an adverse message about their Manager. Think Selles will need to consider a more conservative formation to protect our fragile defence/GK, but still have pace up top to hit them on the break and give us a chance of a goal. A great result would be a draw…an unbelievable result a tight win (we rarely look like scoring more than one). Bazunu AMN. Bednarek. ABK. KWP/Perraud Diallo. JWP. Lavia. Sully/Walcott. Alcarez. Che. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 I don’t think he’ll change a great deal - possibly Sulemane for a more conservative option (god knows who, and please not you know who) although I think we’ll need pace on the break so I hope not. The other unknown is Charlie. Given we’ve got Brentford 4 days later if there’s any doubt I’d save him. Again, not sure who’d replace him. Diallo seems out in the cold, Stu would be a riskier option (not known for retaining possession). Our squad is so poor we really are a bit hamstrung. Maybe Paul as an outlet alongside Che, but those two and Sulemane together on the pitch looks a bit too attacking. Whatever the case it’ll be very tough. Would bite your hand off if offered a point! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 3 minutes ago, Chewy said: I don’t think he’ll change a great deal - possibly Sulemane for a more conservative option (god knows who, and please not you know who) although I think we’ll need pace on the break so I hope not. The other unknown is Charlie. Given we’ve got Brentford 4 days later if there’s any doubt I’d save him. Again, not sure who’d replace him. Diallo seems out in the cold, Stu would be a riskier option (not known for retaining possession). Our squad is so poor we really are a bit hamstrung. Maybe Paul as an outlet alongside Che, but those two and Sulemane together on the pitch looks a bit too attacking. Whatever the case it’ll be very tough. Would bite your hand off if offered a point! If Alcaraz is out it's almost guaranteed that Elyounoussi will play. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 What's up with you lot? It's AlcarAz and SulemanA for Crissake! I know the BBC insist on calling him Bazuna, not Bazunu, and the tabloids just seem to make up names for them as they go along, but surely if you're a Saints supporter you should know their names. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 8 minutes ago, Victor said: What's up with you lot? It's AlcarAz and SulemanA for Crissake! I know the BBC insist on calling him Bazuna, not Bazunu, and the tabloids just seem to make up names for them as they go along, but surely if you're a Saints supporter you should know their names. I never learnt how to spell Hoyburg until he left 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 If Alcaraz is out as expected, i hope it's S.Armstrong rather than Elyounessi for him. As always i'd prefer Salisu to Bednarek. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 (edited) McCarthy KWP Bednerak/ABK Salisu Perraud Lavia JWP Theo Alcaraz* (S Armstrong) Sulemana Che *starts if not injured Nailed on that Elyounnosi will be in for Armstrong and Bazunu in for McCarthy 3-0 defeat Edited 6 March, 2023 by Dman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 I really wonder how much analysis will go into Man U's Capitulation yesterday.? Do our analyst concentrate on how they have played to get to the top three. or do they shift to look at how Liverpool exploited them to see if there's anything can replicate. We know Selles is big on his analytics, wonder if @Jacob Tanswell or the Athletic could figure out which direction we look to go down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 Hopefully this guy feels the same as yesterday at full time https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMYPDwcAH/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 20/ 10/96 Newcastle 5 - 0 Manchester United. following week 26/10/96 Southampton 6 - 3 Manchester United Absolutely no relevance to the present day but a little straw to clutch at. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 Dreaming of a third clean sheet in four games Expect us to lose sadly but hopefully we will have a go at them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 1 hour ago, Baird of the land said: If Alcaraz is out as expected, i hope it's S.Armstrong rather than Elyounessi for him. As always i'd prefer Salisu to Bednarek. I'm the same. I'd replace Bednarek (not that he's been terrible) with Salisu, pacier, stronger, better in the air, and usually shows up in shop window games. I just don't want Elyounoussi to have any role, even if Alcaraz is out. I'd also prefer Walcott off the bench and start Stu. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 6 March, 2023 Author Share Posted 6 March, 2023 2 hours ago, Victor said: What's up with you lot? It's AlcarAz and SulemanA for Crissake! I know the BBC insist on calling him Bazuna, not Bazunu, and the tabloids just seem to make up names for them as they go along, but surely if you're a Saints supporter you should know their names. And your thoughts on the game are? 🤨 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 Would expect it will be a hybrid of Chelsea (A) and Leicester (H). We played this team against Chelsea: Baz; AMN Bednarek ABK Perraud; Elyounoussi Lavia JWP Armstrong; Onuachu Sulamena I think we'll go with a 4-4-1-1/4-5-1/4-3-3 however you want to put it...he seems pretty settled on the back 4, don't know if he sees Salisu as first choice or not due to his injury. Assuming Charly is out...my punt would be: Bazunu; AMN Bednarek ABK KWP; Elyounoussi JWP Lavia Walcott; Sulemena; Adams Wouldn't be surprised to see Salisu start, but we do need the continuity at the back, we've chopped and changed it all season and it's hurt us. Also not sure whether Stuey might play because he's a bit better defensively than Theo. If we can somehow nick a draw here it would be amazing, but I'm expecting a bit of a thumping if I'm honest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 Last night's result is bound to have an impact on our match. The manager will demand a reaction but there might also be sweeping team changes with fringe players getting their chance. We should expect to be under considerable pressure from the get-go and probably need to dig in and ride our luck for the first twenty minutes. If we can withstand that and the game settles down to a less frantic place and it is still 0-0 then we have a chance of getting something from the match. If we concede early on then we could be in for a drubbing. This will not be a game for the faint hearted. My gut feeling is we'll buckle in that first twenty minutes and end up losing 3-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris cooper Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 Away pubs for this one closest to old Trafford anyone ? 6:55am train gets in to Manchester Piccadilly at 12:27pm so only hour n half neck oil before ko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 5 minutes ago, Chris cooper said: Away pubs for this one closest to old Trafford anyone ? 6:55am train gets in to Manchester Piccadilly at 12:27pm so only hour n half neck oil before ko. Five and a half hour train journey?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris cooper Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 1 hour ago, cloggy saint said: Five and a half hour train journey?? Got a change twice .. are you going cloggy ? Il wait 🤫 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 We will get our arses handed to us, with sugar on top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisbury Saint Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 6 hours ago, Wurzel said: 20/ 10/96 Newcastle 5 - 0 Manchester United. following week 26/10/96 Southampton 6 - 3 Manchester United Absolutely no relevance to the present day but a little straw to clutch at. Four maybe, six is a bit far fetched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stud mark of doom Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 7 hours ago, Wurzel said: 20/ 10/96 Newcastle 5 - 0 Manchester United. following week 26/10/96 Southampton 6 - 3 Manchester United Absolutely no relevance to the present day but a little straw to clutch at. I’d take an 8-4 win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 All the other teams at the bottom have got very winnable games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Saint Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 We're going to get battered. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 I’m hoping that Utd as a team and squad are gonna be predominantly focussed on cup competitions now knowing they can win an FA Cup/Europa League, with PL title basically behind them. If they can have that mindset of coasting to a top 4 position in the upcoming weeks then hopefully we can capitalise on that, and their squad isn’t actually that deep with quality for where they want to be. However, it’ll still be a tough ask at OT to be honest, even if they played fringe players like Maguire, Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka, McTominay etc etc It’ll actually be interesting if Ten Hag drops half that squad after their humbling or he gives them a chance to put it right, or whether he does that against Betis this Thursday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, nta786 said: I’m hoping that Utd as a team and squad are gonna be predominantly focussed on cup competitions now knowing they can win an FA Cup/Europa League, with PL title basically behind them. If they can have that mindset of coasting to a top 4 position in the upcoming weeks then hopefully we can capitalise on that, and their squad isn’t actually that deep with quality for where they want to be. However, it’ll still be a tough ask at OT to be honest, even if they played fringe players like Maguire, Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka, McTominay etc etc It’ll actually be interesting if Ten Hag drops half that squad after their humbling or he gives them a chance to put it right, or whether he does that against Betis this Thursday. Not a chance in hell Anyway, look at this twat Edited 6 March, 2023 by AlexLaw76 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 Fernandes is the biggest cheat in the PL, and that is quite an acheivement given the other challengers for the crown. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotonianWill Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 18 minutes ago, badgerx16 said: Fernandes is the biggest cheat in the PL, and that is quite an acheivement given the other challengers for the crown. he just wanted to get off the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 When we were a half decent side we'd struggle to get anything at Old Trafford, so I really can't see anything other than yet another loss. They'll be looking to erase the memory of Anfield, so we will be in for a real tough afternoon. I'd snap your arm off now for a point but realistically is gonna be more about keeping it respectable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behind Enemy Lines Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 10 hours ago, whelk said: I never learnt how to spell Hoyburg until he left I never, ever learnt if it was Font, Fontie, Fontay, Useless Effin 🤬 (when we lost), all the time he was here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintTex Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 (edited) A front 3 of Sully, Che, and Walcott A mid 3 of JWP, Lavia, and Charly A back 4 of whatever GK (pick em) - we give up a bone headed goal. Sully, Che, and Walcott camp out 5 yards outside the penalty box and then flop like there are snipers in the stands JWP with 2 free kick goals to break Beckham's record at Old Trafford. United 1 - 2 Southampton Edited 6 March, 2023 by SaintTex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisbury Saint Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 If we’re going to lose, can someone take out that cheating little shit Fernandez. I”d nominate A Armstrong but he’d probably miss. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 27 minutes ago, Micky said: When we were a half decent side we'd struggle to get anything at Old Trafford, so I really can't see anything other than yet another loss. They'll be looking to erase the memory of Anfield, so we will be in for a real tough afternoon. I'd snap your arm off now for a point but realistically is gonna be more about keeping it respectable. We got a point last season and have won twice since promotion back to the top flight. Doesn't have any relevance for this game, but we have a better record there than we do at most other top sides grounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 I'm driving up for this one. Staying in Altrincham Saturday night then heading in with my nipper early to make a day of it in Manc. Any decent parking suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 No one expects us to get anything from this so we'll probably get the win. Don't ask me how though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killers Knee Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 Another performance to match those against Chelsea and Man City as our players furiously, and with all their might, advertise themselves for a bigger pay day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 (edited) We were very good up at Old Trafford last season. High pressing attacking football. Just a shame that a couple of games later it all started to fall apart. Can't see the same this time around unfortunately. Edited 6 March, 2023 by Harry_SFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 1 hour ago, Micky said: When we were a half decent side we'd struggle to get anything at Old Trafford, so I really can't see anything other than yet another loss. They'll be looking to erase the memory of Anfield, so we will be in for a real tough afternoon. I'd snap your arm off now for a point but realistically is gonna be more about keeping it respectable. We have won twice and drawn twice since our return to the Premier League up there. I have been there three times in that period and am yet to see us lose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 (edited) We were in a great run of form when we played them at OT last season - Che and Broja were an absolute handful. It really started to go to shit after that. Che's hold up play was pretty good against Leicester and it could be a favourable matchup against Martinez. Would like to see him and Tall Paul together but its unlikely. Bednarek back at OT for us also gives me bad vibes. Would love to see Salisu or DCC replace him but Selles seems to favour Janny B 😑 McCarthy* AMN Salisu ABK KWP Lavia JWP Walcott Alcaraz* Sulemana Adams *injuries permitting. Bazunu and Stu Armstrong to fill in Edited 6 March, 2023 by woodsaint1 Wrong quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 2 hours ago, Micky said: When we were a half decent side we'd struggle to get anything at Old Trafford, so I really can't see anything other than yet another loss. They'll be looking to erase the memory of Anfield, so we will be in for a real tough afternoon. I'd snap your arm off now for a point but realistically is gonna be more about keeping it respectable. We won 1-0 at OT twice in 14/15 and 15/16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsdinho Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 Man Utd heat map from after the game 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 2 minutes ago, nta786 said: We won 1-0 at OT twice in 14/15 and 15/16 Yeah I know, we were good then, but I've be watching saints for over 50 years, it's rare for us to get much at OT. We are crap at the moment and were very lucky to get 3 points from Leicester, so can only see a loss at the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo1976 Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 11 hours ago, Nolan said: I really wonder how much analysis will go into Man U's Capitulation yesterday.? Do our analyst concentrate on how they have played to get to the top three. or do they shift to look at how Liverpool exploited them to see if there's anything can replicate. We know Selles is big on his analytics, wonder if @Jacob Tanswell or the Athletic could figure out which direction we look to go down. wonder if he could work out why Moi plays aswell.............................................there must be something he adds to the squad................................got it ARM POINTING.............................we need them(phew ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo1976 Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 6 minutes ago, Marsdinho said: Man Utd heat map from after the game Fucking quality....................lmao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo1976 Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 1 hour ago, saintscottofthenortham said: I'm driving up for this one. Staying in Altrincham Saturday night then heading in with my nipper early to make a day of it in Manc. Any decent parking suggestions? Bolton....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 1 hour ago, saintscottofthenortham said: I'm driving up for this one. Staying in Altrincham Saturday night then heading in with my nipper early to make a day of it in Manc. Any decent parking suggestions? We haven’t been for years but always used to park in the Old Trafford cricket ground. Don’t expect to getaway quickly after the game though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 6 March, 2023 Share Posted 6 March, 2023 Man Utd, Brentford, Spuds. 5 or more points from these and I'd say we are well back in the race for survival. 3 or 4 would be borderline acceptable. 0-2 and we may as well start checking out our Championship opposition. A point this weekend would be a very nice start but I refuse to get my hopes up. United will be wanting to prove a point and, well, we still stink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 7 March, 2023 Share Posted 7 March, 2023 9 hours ago, saintscottofthenortham said: I'm driving up for this one. Staying in Altrincham Saturday night then heading in with my nipper early to make a day of it in Manc. Any decent parking suggestions? Parallel is my favourite. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 7 March, 2023 Share Posted 7 March, 2023 10 hours ago, saintscottofthenortham said: I'm driving up for this one. Staying in Altrincham Saturday night then heading in with my nipper early to make a day of it in Manc. Any decent parking suggestions? Last season we parked for free around Great Stone Road. Loads of street parking, quiet area, probably 15-20 minute walk to the ground. Easy to get away after too. There's a pub called Quadrant there, didn't go in though because of early kick off. Had a fry up instead in a cafe next door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 7 March, 2023 Share Posted 7 March, 2023 Their 'reaction' game will be against Betis anyway, if they get something or beat them, or even keep it close it could help us. They then might need to rotate to be fresh for the return leg and hopefully their confidence is still down a bit. Honestly a point would be amazing. Hope we don't try and just sit back defend deep, that rarely works for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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