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Match Day Thread SAINTS v Tottenham - FA Cup Special, Sat 25 January, 3pm KO

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  1. Mikey

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    I don't think Stephens would transition well to midfield at the top level. Receiving and using the ball when the whole game is in front of you is drastically different than moving laterally and playing on the turn. I think without a clear picture and with a lot more pressure on him, things could get a bit hairy for him. Maybe worth a dabble in preseason though, but probably not worth messing with it as long as he has claim to a starting role.
     
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  2. St. Luigi Scrosoppi

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    Didn't he play in midfield when he was on loan at Swindon?
     
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    Hopefully Armstrong isn't out for long. But whilst he is out who plays his role? Could be a chance for Boufal to play. I would usually think about moving JWP forward, but then we'd end up partnering PEH and Romeu which doesn't work. I think it would be easier to keep the rest of the team the same and try a different player in the Armstrong role. That doesn't take into account that we also need someone to play RB, and of the players that have played there, JWP has done the best. But I'm not sure you really want to take him away from the middle either. Ralph is going to have some decisions to make.
     
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    He did quite a lot I seem to recall.
     
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    He did yes, looked very comfortable in that role albeit it was only league 1.
     
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  6. Mikey

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    Indeed, hence specifying that I don't think he could manage it at the top level.
     
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    shoot_spiderman Power to the People

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    I think so too
    We don't want to lose JWP from the middle
    I'd start with Sophie for Stuey
    We need to play someone more full-backey at RB, Maya or Danso
     
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    Obafemi came into the hospitality lounge after the game yesterday and his answer to the interviewer's question: "How are you feeling?" was "****ed". <laugh>
     
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    Just watched the bbc sport highlights. The commentators seemed disappointed when we equalised lol
     
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  10. Saints Fan4Life

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    Probably getting ready to cream themselves at the thought of Mourinho winning a trophy.
     
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  11. Archers Road

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    Nope. Not remotely?
     
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    He's had sparse appearances recently but looks to be improving quickly, far more sharper and stronger on the ball and able to weave in and amongst opposition players. I wonder if all the "lack of professionalism" comments have finally got through to him and we're starting to see some of the results...
     
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    62½

    And a little more than double 7½ stone.
     
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    Was hoping that we'd have some ticket news today, would have thought the clubs would have agreed to it before the match.
     
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  15. tomw24

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    We should get a decent allocation, at least what we gave Spurs. I reckon it will be tomorrow.
     
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  16. Libby

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    I would hope for 5k as I'm assuming the tickets will need to be cheap for them to try pull in a decent crowd. Reckon we'll take a normal PL allocation though.
     
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    Is it on the Wednesday? I might be able to do the new ground at last.
     
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    Yes.
     
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    Can boufal be a box to box player? Would love him to step up but feel he may never reach his potential.
     
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    I doubt they’ll be a tenner - Spurs are too tight for that. Won’t be more than a score either though, I wouldn’t have thought; maybe 15. They won’t want the ground half empty in front of the cameras.
     
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