So the third round of the fa cup is upon us and I expect a few changes. I don't think it matters right now after a fantastic win against the current champions. Just keeping up my trend of getting the thread up early to keep this streak going.
Well done you! Heroic effort under the circumstances, I bet you weren’t expecting to have to do this one!
You’ll forgive me if I don’t swap the stickies for a little while! (Sorry, technical mod speech there)
I think Saints beating the reigning champions for the 7th season in a row warrants a relaxation in the match-thread-sticking rules, so fair enough!
I'm going with the ethos of looking at the next game. As a former half decent footballer I always looked at who I had next. Bring it on
I actually expect Ralph to put out a strong side. I think he'll rest the two full backs, Bednarek, JWP and Ings. Salisu will hopefully finally make his debut. Smallbone alongside Diallo with Long and Tella up front. He might even go stronger as there is a week before the next game.
Southampton v Shrewsbury Town Referee Graham Scott Assistant Referees Peter Kirkup & Steven Meredith Fourth Official Darren England VAR Craig Pawson AVAR Nick Hopton
Regarding Bednarek, I guess it depends on if Salisu recovers in time or not. Unless Ralph wants to give Kayne Ramsay a go of course!
Yep, looks good to me. Just two or three changes. We've got to take the FA cup seriously, and not disrespect any lower league opposition. Shrewsbury are on good form, winning 4 from their last 5, and will be bang up for it. Personally, I wouldn't put Tella and N'Lundulu in the same starting line-up just yet. Think we can carry one of them, but not both. I'd put Walcott up front and Armstrong in midfield.