I've never really cared about doing a match thread but I wanted to get in before DTLW and Tom after seeing people talk about it in the Chelsea thread. Not really sure what to do now. Kickoff is 7.45 on Wednesday, referee is someone, not sure how to find out, our form has been pretty good until the last two games, and here's some pretty pictures that are kind of related: please log in to view this image please log in to view this image
The press conference has confirmed Morgan and Artur both out for tomorrow. Guly, Fox, Ramirez, K Davis all injured. Still a strong squad to choose from. Not even stretching our team selection yet. I'd go with Gazza Clyne Fonte Loveren Shaw Wanyama Cork JWP Lallana Rodriguez Lambert Subs: Cropper, Chambers, Hooiveld, Reed, Osvaldo, Gallagher, Davis
19:45 Southampton v Aston Villa Refereee = Jonathan Moss . Assistants = J Brooks & J Collin . 4th Official = A D'Urso Details can be found at http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/referees/appointments.html
Yeah, this could be a great opportunity for Corky. If selected I hope he plays a blinder to give Poch a good headache.
I reckon he'll go for Steve Davis over Cork. Can't decide which strikers to play, maybe we should go crazy and start all three.
I'd play Cork over Davis. I think Cork is better at sitting back and hassling, whereas Davis is a bit more of an all rounder. I'd also prefer Davis as an impact sub if we are chasing the game. Interesting that Gaston is on the longer term injured list,..I'm sure I've seen him training with everyone else in the photos in the lead up to the last couple of games.
If he does not play tonight, then I'm afraid he's gone in January. Personally I hope he starts & gives MP a big headache ahead of our next game. Go Jack.
If this is the Official Match Thread, there is a lot of relevant stuff in the Team thread, could they be melded into one?