Match Day Thread Leicester City v Southampton Saturday 12th January 2019 3pm

[OddRiverOakWizards]

The Gunn change is a surprise. There are lots of young and academy players in that squad, squad looks a little light but hopefully people can take their chances.

 

[st_brendy]

Ralph said he was giving 2 games, which he has had. He’ll be back for Derby.

I wasn't aware of that. But he'd have always had the second of those two games, given that he was already playing in the cups. So in my book, it's only the Chelsea game which he got (as extra). And he kept a clean sheet. Away to Hazard.

 

[Dark Lord SFC]

Ok with the team but a little disappointed at Long being given a place as I would rather have a striker that might score a goal

 

[OddRiverOakWizards]

I wasn't aware of that. But he'd have always had the second of those two games, given that he was already playing in the cups. So in my book, it's only the Chelsea game which he got (as extra). And he kept a clean sheet. Away to Hazard.

They said that as he was quicker off his line he was suited for the Chelsea game, however I imagine he will be disappointed not to keep his place, however so would McCarthy. The only other logic I see, is that we thought someone was interested in McCarthy and that has now dissipated and would also explain the Forster returning rumours.

 

[SaintElliot]

Ok with the team but a little disappointed at Long being given a place as I would rather have a striker that might score a goal

Long is our only available ST...

 

[OddRiverOakWizards]

Also might have considered putting Alfie Jones on the bench instead of Ramsay as we have no centre backs and two right backs.

 

[mowgli]

Long is our only available ST...

Apart from Gallagher on the bench. Surprised to see him there as he still coming back from injury. Bertrand was never going to be ready for this game. Sims, IMO, is the one that will be given a chance to make an impact later on in the game

 

[Le Tissier's Laces]

Also might have considered putting Alfie Jones on the bench instead of Ramsay as we have no centre backs and two right backs.

Ramsay played CB against City.

 

[OddRiverOakWizards]

Ramsay played CB against City.

But I thought that was a stop gap?

 

[SaintinSerbia]

so when is Ralph bringing in his big Austrian centre forward?

 

[OddRiverOakWizards]

so when is Ralph bringing in his big Austrian centre forward?

Arnautovic?

 

[SaintsFan86]

They are talking about hasenhütttl next on soccer Saturday

 

[SaintinSerbia]

so what's happened to Lemina?

 

[Dark Lord SFC]

Long is our only available ST...

Really? Gallagher and Barnes are strikers and can't be worse at scoring than poor old Shane

 

[Dark Lord SFC]

so what's happened to Lemina?

Injured yet again

 

[SaintinSerbia]

poor old Shane

poor old Shane must be ****ing magic in training!

 

[fatletiss]

Really? Gallagher and Barnes are strikers and can't be worse at scoring than poor old Shane

It’s not just about the scoring. Sam hasn’t played for ages and Barnes didn’t look like the lone striker type to me yet.

 

[Dark Lord SFC]

It’s not just about the scoring. Sam hasn’t played for ages and Barnes didn’t look like the line striker type to me yet.

But we know long won't score so the lads can't do worse than not scoring surely

 

[st_brendy]

I said during the week that I expected Long to start this one, given Gallagher's lack of match fitness. You can't just throw him in from the start in a PL match after such a period out without playing.

I would though like to think Gallagher will start against Derby.

 

[SaintinSerbia]

the best thing about Shane's goals is that they are all memorable! (if you have a long memory)