Patches O Houlihan Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 52 minutes ago, Smirking_Saint said: This would be my lineup today, Downes x Charles might be a little more defensive but Id like to see us start to bed in a more defensively solid approach Hopefully Adams has enough about him to channel whatever dissatisfaction he has into a good performance and I back him to bag another today if he starts, Arma coming from deep allows him to carry on what he has been doing and on current form I don’t think Alcaraz deserves a start Excited to hopefully see what THB has about him and I also think, despite my early dissapointment that Fraser is going to be a hugely important asset to us this year Lets start strong… Saints 2-0 win for me Fraser plays on the left, and I think it is much more likely that Holgate starts at CB as he has been here most of the week, but otherwise I agree. Sulemana (Edozie) and Alcaraz to come on 15 mins after we have scored the first (and not conceded) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 54 minutes ago, Smirking_Saint said: This would be my lineup today, Downes x Charles might be a little more defensive but Id like to see us start to bed in a more defensively solid approach Hopefully Adams has enough about him to channel whatever dissatisfaction he has into a good performance and I back him to bag another today if he starts, Arma coming from deep allows him to carry on what he has been doing and on current form I don’t think Alcaraz deserves a start Excited to hopefully see what THB has about him and I also think, despite my early dissapointment that Fraser is going to be a hugely important asset to us this year Lets start strong… Saints 2-0 win for me Totally agree with this. Doubt THB starts though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 1 hour ago, Smirking_Saint said: This would be my lineup today, Downes x Charles might be a little more defensive but Id like to see us start to bed in a more defensively solid approach Hopefully Adams has enough about him to channel whatever dissatisfaction he has into a good performance and I back him to bag another today if he starts, Arma coming from deep allows him to carry on what he has been doing and on current form I don’t think Alcaraz deserves a start Excited to hopefully see what THB has about him and I also think, despite my early dissapointment that Fraser is going to be a hugely important asset to us this year Lets start strong… Saints 2-0 win for me Alcaraz must start and not Adams. With you except AA up top and Alcaraz midfield or even possibly vice versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 (edited) Were gonna smash this f**king league. COME ON YOU ARISTOCRATS! COME ON YOU SAINTS! 2-4 Edited 2 September, 2023 by Master Bates Add a prediction innit old man bruv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 I'm predicting this today: Bazunu KWP Bednarek Holgate Manning Downes Alcaraz Arma Edozie Adams Fraser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gio1saints Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 12 minutes ago, Patches O Houlihan said: Fraser plays on the left, and I think it is much more likely that Holgate starts at CB as he has been here most of the week, but otherwise I agree. Sulemana (Edozie) and Alcaraz to come on 15 mins after we have scored the first (and not conceded) Have a bet on it. I even think your subs are right. 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Juice Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 really interested in what the team will be... Would like Fraser to start. For Che, I guess it will depend where his head is at after yesterday. will be telling Not sure who Russ starts CB, could reasonably be two of four although likely to see a debut. Downes to start How exciting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 I want sulemana and fraser to start 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSA96 Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Expecting it to be Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Holgate, Bednarek, Manning; S Armstrong, Downes; Fraser, A Armstrong, Edozie; Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 7 minutes ago, Patches O Houlihan said: Fraser plays on the left, and I think it is much more likely that Holgate starts at CB as he has been here most of the week, but otherwise I agree. Sulemana (Edozie) and Alcaraz to come on 15 mins after we have scored the first (and not conceded) Problem is they’re all left sided though really, with only SAA showing any natural aptitude for the right side So its a toss up really, maybe we see Fraser/Edozie swap ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 16 minutes ago, Saint Scott said: Is that a sign that Harwood-Bellis is starting I wonder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 (edited) Edited 2 September, 2023 by Convict Colony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 2-0 to us today Fraser and Adams to score - COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SotonianWill Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Just now, trousers said: That bench, jesus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Don’t love that team but glad there’s a bit more of a solid midfield today. Really hoping Holgate proves me wrong but he is the one signing I think we made who is horrible. Big day for Mara too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Smallbone fit. Awesome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Interesting to see Mara start lets see how he gets on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Juice Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 (edited) well... no one had Mara. Thought he looked good when he came on last week so be interesting to watch! Also, AA as captain!? Edited 2 September, 2023 by The Juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 A.Armstrong captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Interesting line up, that bench is ridiculous. Feel like we need to get this game out of the way with a positive result then Rusty gets to spend two weeks with his finalised squad and no outside distractions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Captain Arma... I don't hate it. 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 1 minute ago, SotonianWill said: That bench, jesus Makes a nice change from last season when we would frequently say "That bench, Jesus!" 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Slightly surprised/disappointed that Fraser isn't starting but perhaps he's not 100% 'match fit' yet? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Just now, The Juice said: well... no one had Mara. Thought he looked good when he came on last week so be interesting to watch! Don’t think there much else choice unless Che went in there, and I thought before the game that the bench would be the best he’d get. Adarma can’t really play up top on his own in this system so it’s about the best realistic option we had. If it’s not going great then at least Che is there from the bench. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 1 minute ago, Sheaf Saint said: Makes a nice change from last season when we would frequently say "That bench, Jesus!" the likes of Diallo would not make our bench now.....ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northam soul Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Slightly surprising front line IMO. Stu out wide I guess which seems odd but good bench to change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Tone Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Got to feel sorry for Charles, but iit's good to actually have serious competition for places. Nowadays of course it's a 11-16 man game not just 11. Expect we'll see quite a few subs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Glad to see Mara getting a chance. Think he's got real potential. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsaint Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 2 minutes ago, trousers said: Slightly surprised/disappointed that Fraser isn't starting but perhaps he's not 100% 'match fit' yet? Probably rewarding edozie for his goal last week? Would be a bit savage to drop him when he's finally shown a bit of end product we've all been screaming for. If he doesn't kick on and Fraser impressed from the bench again I think he'll then drop to the bench. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Just now, Wsaint said: Probably rewarding edozie for his goal last week? Would be a bit savage to drop him when he's finally shown a bit of end product we've all been screaming for. If he doesn't kick on and Fraser impressed from the bench again I think he'll then drop to the bench. Fair point 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 (edited) Not a fan of Mara starting. Feel like it's a huge game for him. Has to turn up. Edited 2 September, 2023 by Harry_SFC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umlaut Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Just now, Wsaint said: Probably rewarding edozie for his goal last week? Would be a bit savage to drop him when he's finally shown a bit of end product we've all been screaming for. If he doesn't kick on and Fraser impressed from the bench again I think he'll then drop to the bench. Think that's a good move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 5 minutes ago, SotonianWill said: That bench, jesus Looks a bit like we're playing the team with subs from the start, then bringing on the first team in the second half. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 6 minutes ago, SotonianWill said: That bench, jesus This. We often had far weaker than that last season imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 1 minute ago, northam soul said: Slightly surprising front line IMO. Stu out wide I guess which seems odd but good bench to change it. Hasn't RM said he doesn't see Stu as a winger though? Have to wait til KO to see what position he actually takes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Harsh on Charles to be dropped. Big chance for Mara, would be nice if he comes good and we have three strikers pushing for that spot A strong bench so no excuses for not changing things up if we're not ahead after 65 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 (edited) Surprised about Mara but let’s see what he can do ! Edited 2 September, 2023 by beatlesaint 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stknowle Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 6 minutes ago, The Juice said: well... no one had Mara. Thought he looked good when he came on last week so be interesting to watch! Also, AA as captain!? May be down to Adams' head still being not completely right I guess. Really hoping that today is the day Mara properly steps up for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 8 minutes ago, SotonianWill said: That bench, jesus Exactly my thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 1 minute ago, beatlesaint said: Assume Edozi is injured then? He's starting.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Given it would be very Saintsy to pop the feel good bubble after a great start to the season and a positive transfer window, I'm going for 3-2 win for Sunderland #reversephyscology 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 8 minutes ago, SotonianWill said: That bench, jesus Decent line up - good to show Mara we're keeping faith in him, Martin must have liked what he saw last week. AA playing wider is also a good thing. Welcome back Smallbone. Definitely excited for the season now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 1 minute ago, Saint NL said: He's starting.... Yeah I know, brain fart, sorry 🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 3 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said: Hasn't RM said he doesn't see Stu as a winger though? Have to wait til KO to see what position he actually takes up. I think Stu will play as the 10. Wouldn't surprise me to see that front 3 being quite fluid, including using Mara to come in from the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 Control possession, wear them out, unleash the power of the subs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 13 minutes ago, trousers said: Fucking Jobe. It’s Bellingham he ain’t Brazilian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 2 September, 2023 Share Posted 2 September, 2023 5 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said: Hasn't RM said he doesn't see Stu as a winger though? Have to wait til KO to see what position he actually takes up. I have it as Downes as the DM pivot, then Stu and Will ahead in CM, then AA and Edozie wide of Mara. S 4-1-2-2-1 or the reverse Christmas tree. 5 minutes ago, Saint NL said: Harsh on Charles to be dropped. Big chance for Mara, would be nice if he comes good and we have three strikers pushing for that spot A strong bench so no excuses for not changing things up if we're not ahead after 65 mins. Rotated is a fairer word! We have a big squad, everyone will need some rotation at some point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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