Nucasol Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 54 minutes ago, Northerngimp said: A draw would be great. Accumulation of points, to quote our bacon fat blooded former head coach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 They can be very good and always put a shift in so won't be easy. I'd be happy with a draw but the trouble is I'm getting used to winning Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Can’t help thinking it would shift from great to freakishly good form to win this, or even go 9 games unbeaten. That said, one game at a time. With our confidence and the fact we look like a proper team again, who knows! Personally, I would defo shake hands on a draw before kick-off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillingtonMag Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Matter of time before we absolutely thrash some one, think it might be these. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Since October, we have only be beaten once (Leicester) by a side outside the "big six" (City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Man Utd, Arsenal and Spurs) and you could argue that Leicester are a side that were expected to be competing in that area. Wolves was the previous game we lost to, who ironically have been talked about as an outside bet for the top 4 (highly unlikely now). In truth, Southampton will be tough. Unlike West Ham and Brighton who's form has slipped and have struggled for goals, Southampton create chances and like to attack teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 I think this is a genuinely unpredictable game. Up until Saturday, both sides were absolutely flying. Southampton have only lost once at home this season, but much like Brighton on the road, they draw a hell of a lot. I haven't watched much of Southampton this season, but at the weekend Villa pressed them up the pitch and Southampton couldn't match their intensity. Without Salisu they were all over the shop at the back. That said a point would be a good result here and I think we'll get one: 1-1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 A draw would be good but a win is definitely possible. Going 9 unbeaten is the most important thing. Shame that Everton is after Chelsea as I can see they seem to be back in the mood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simples Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 I would be delighted with a point. I'm driving down after work so hopefully we get something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/11082720/southampton-2-2-newcastle-manolo-gabbiadini-double-rescues-point-for-saints Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) I suppose at this point it’s worth mentioning that our current record unbeaten streak is 11 games Edited March 7, 2022 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinky Jim Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, Nine said: I suppose at this point it’s worth mentioning that our current record unbeaten streak is 11 games Is that in the premier league? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Boost if Salisu is out for them. Tough game and we need freshen up the 11, 1-1 draw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaxer Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 39 minutes ago, Jinky Jim said: Is that in the premier league? 11-12 Premier League season under Pardew, we finished 5th Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Boon Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) A point and "Plankov" breaking his duck will suit me fine. Edited March 7, 2022 by Ken Boon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 17 minutes ago, mikejaxer said: 11-12 Premier League season under Pardew, we finished 5th We were unbeaten 2-3 games back end of the season before that too? (WBA 3-3, think Chelsea away was in there..) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Didn't realise Salisu is a doubt, that's great news for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Didn't realise Salisu is a doubt, that's great news for us. Haven’t seen the highlights from their Villa game but him being out means they’re way more susceptible in behind as Bednarek/Stephens are both slow as shit and they don’t really alter how they play unless it’s against a CL level team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Nice of the PL to schedule us Thursday-Sunday fixtures two weeks in a row so we can practice for when we're in Europe next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 No Bruno if bib theory holds true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 In spite of the team being so well balanced and organised of late, I think we should make changes tomorrow in order to keep everyone fresh and prevent injuries. My team would be: Dubravka Manquillo Schar Burn Targett Joelinton Bruno Longstaff ASM Wood Almiron So 5 changes in total. Based on form I'd keep Fraser and Willock in the team but both looked shattered against Brighton and I'd prefer Fraser's work rate against Chelsea. Manquillo and Bruno are upgrades on Krafth and Shelvey. Longstaff in for Willock purely to rest Willock. Miggy is admittedly lucky to get a start but Saints are high energy so he could be useful for this game. For what it's worth I think Howe will only make 2-3 changes at most. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 ASM unlikely to start going off Howe's pre match quotes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Based on his comments, I wonder if we're unchanged and then rotate v Chelsea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Based on his comments, I wonder if we're unchanged and then rotate v Chelsea. That’s how I read into it as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 I'm in the away end for this - get in. Any fellow forumites? Last time I went here we lost 0-4 and @Neesy expertly trolled John Carver while Tim Krul looked sad yet understanding, kind of like your mate's old labrador. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Just now, The Prophet said: Based on his comments, I wonder if we're unchanged and then rotate v Chelsea. I hope not. Far be it from me to question Howe but I've seen managers so many times not change a winning team when matches are in quick succession only to lose the game and say in hindsight they should've freshened things up due to tired legs. I just think this is the ideal time to give Bruno a game as both Shelvey and Willock were out on their feet on Saturday. Same with Fraser, as good as he's been we need to protect him a little. He's literally cramped up in our last 2 games and tired players quite often get muscle injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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