My guess for today's line up would be: Stek Yoshida Fonte van Dijk Bertrand Wanyama Romeu Classie Juanmi Long Tadic Bench: Gazzaniga, Martina, Caulker, Ward-Prowse, S Davis, Gaston, Mane
Not sure Clasie will start - it`s a concern that he only lasted an hour against Arsenal before going off with cramp. I think Romeu and Davis will start.
Just been invited to the game by my old mucker Kriss Akabusi. That means it's going to be loud (plus I'll need to be reserved and polite if we score!!!)
NewsNow reported that Southampton Are Dealt A Double Blow, with Pelle and Cedric being out for the WHU game. Like it was something nobody already knew.?
Feeling much more laid back about this game, having beaten Arsenal. Not expecting a result, as such, but will be able to watch in more comfort.
Let's face it even a point would give us four points from two difficult games over Christmas with Norwich to come on Saturday. Happy Christmas if so
Shaquiri has scored a goal better than Martina's, according to Garth Crooks. That'll be goal of the decade then!
I think the point is the short recovery time, He could have had a month off, but his muscles still have to recover from exertion and a build up of lactic acid.
He's a professional athlete in the full flush of youth and vitality. I know we encourage people to be delicate little flowers these days, but we really shouldn't. Besides, Shane is Irish. They still breed em tough over there.
SAINTS: Stekelenburg; Martina, Fonte, Van Dijk, Bertrand; Romeu, S. Davis, Wanyama; Mané, Long, Tadić.
