Last time i did a match thread we beat Villa 6-1 Need i say more!!! Ok i know people get upset if officials arn't known Officials. Andre Marriner S Ledger D Cann R Madley I predict a 3-4 saints win with a Pelle Brace, Mane and Caulker with the others.
Buzzing for this one. Really feel that we will get a good win and season will be kicked on from here. 3-1 win for saints with Jay, Graziano and Jwp scoring.
I imagine we'll see Cedric & Tadic back in for this one, don't think Jay will start, possibly Davis for JWP as well?
Don't think Jay will be able to start two games in two days, although I'd love him too. I would think it would be something like: Stekelenburg, Soares, Fonte, Caulker, Targett, Wanyama, Romeu, Davis, Mane, Tadic, Pelle. Subs: Gazzaniga, Rodriguez, Martina, Yoshida, Ward-Prowse, Juanmi, Long.
I think it will be something like: Pellè Mané - Davis - Tadic Vic - Romeu Targett - Yoshida - Fonte - Cédric Stekelenburg Although, I'd personally rather see JWP in the side again as I feel that we could exploit Watford from set-pieces - Gomes isn't the most comfortable commanding his area.
Have to admit I'm not confident. I think 1-1. I can't see us keeping a clean sheet. I would play Cedric fonte caulker targett Vic Romeu Mane Davis tadic Pelle Tadic on the left, mane on the right.
I've read paople saying JayRod can't play more than a game a week (or words to that effect). Is that something the club's said that I've missed or just common sense about his reintroduction? Vin
I was impressed with JWP's calm use of the ball yesterday. Would pick him ahead of Tadic possibly. Also, I think Caulker should start. Unfortunately, this means dropping Maya
Would have JWP and Caulker in - just for the danger they created at set pieces together. Also Long for his pace and endeavour. Stek Cedric Fonte Caulker Targett Wanyama Romeu Long JWP Mane Pelle Subs: Gazza, Yoshida, Martina, Davis, Juanmi, Tadic, Rodriguez
Watford are dangerous going forward and shaky at the back...first to three goals wins. Also, thank you fixture computer for the first match this year that isn't i) when I'm at work, or ii) desperately early in the morning.
On the subject of Mane & Wanyama playing: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33995543 Write what you like Press. Nobody's leaving.
I've only said it as I just assume the club won't want Rodriguez to push hard from the start. Needs to build up his fitness etc so that he can play a full 90 minutes first, but he could well play 60 minutes on Sunday if the club thinks he can handle it.
If he came thru Thursday ok I'd start with JRod and give him another 60. We need to get him up to speed asap and that will take more game time. I hope Cedric is better than he looked v Everton.
