SaintJet Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Don't see Spoony starting this match; on the bench due to lack of game time Johnny B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, SaintJet said: Don't see Spoony starting this match; on the bench due to lack of game time Spoony‘s a fit lad. He probably needed the break, keeping in mind that he spent his summer over in The US with Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne Saint Posted August 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, Pat McGroin said: Absolutely MUST NOT mess with the back line IMO, if Gordy is fit, I’d play the normal back 5. And that’s a big if, if reports are true that he was seen hobbling around last week. I suspect we’ll try much the same as last week, but with Spoony in for Mikey/Glenn I think we do need something. I like Booth, but I would like us to attack. Devine is young, inexperienced, but he gets penalties! It's a question if you start him, or Booth. I don't know the LASK winger- if he's not got pace, definitely Devine. I've said before, Saints tactic is wide, fire a low cross/shot that divides the goalie & defence. Middleton did it to them 1st leg, & MOH does it too. Devine can do it if Middleton doesn't start. If Middleton does, then Booth starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Just now, Melbourne Saint said: I think we do need something. I like Booth, but I would like us to attack. Devine is young, inexperienced, but he gets penalties! It's a question if you start him, or Booth. I don't know the LASK winger- if he's not got pace, definitely Devine. I've said before, Saints tactic is wide, fire a low cross/shot that divides the goalie & defence. Middleton did it to them 1st leg, & MOH does it too. Devine can do it if Middleton doesn't start. If Middleton does, then Booth starts. That tactic is bollocks though! It doesn’t work!!! We scored what? Something like a paltry 8 goals at home last season and in the league this term, our only home goal is an OG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 I'd go with exactly the same XI as the first leg. LASK struggled to cope with our front three of MOH-Kane-Middleton and I think we need to unleash those three again. My only worry is whether Murray Davidson is up to playing Thursday-Sunday-Thursday. He was absolutely crucial to our performance in the first leg - but the fact that he started against United makes me wonder if perhaps Liam Craig's going to start this one. I'd be surprised if Spoony starts, given his lack of game time of late and the fact that it would mean changing our front three. Johnny B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, Melbourne Saint said: I like Booth, but I would like us to attack. Have to say I haven't seen much from Devine that suggests he's better at attacking than Booth. Booth is the experienced player and offers us plenty going forward, plus he knows exactly what he's doing at the back. He also links up very well with Spoony (if Spoony plays). I really can't see Devine getting selected ahead of Booth for such a crucial game. south inch and ex-montrosesaintee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Monkey Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Spoony will be fit enough to start and can’t see him dropping to the bench. We have been a poorer side without him and can’t risk the game running away from us before subs start appearing Pat McGroin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne Saint Posted August 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Pat McGroin said: That tactic is bollocks though! It doesn’t work!!! We scored what? Something like a paltry 8 goals at home last season and in the league this term, our only home goal is an OG. So... Mr Humpty, what do you suggest???!!!; I await a staggering formation that will bellow goals like a Bukkake... Edited August 25, 2021 by Melbourne Saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Melbourne Saint said: So... Mr Humpty, what do you suggest???!!!; Honestly I don’t know. We need more bodies in the middle when the wing backs are out wide. Half the time, we have one player in the box. It’s too easy to defend against. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, Melbourne Saint said: So... Mr Humpty, what do you suggest???!!!; I await a staggering formation that will bellow goals like a Bukkake... “Bellow goals like a Bukkake” is possibly the worst, and, simultaneously, the best analogy ever written in the English language. Melbourne Saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 I think the creativity that spoony and Booth together bring make it a no brainer Harsh on Middleton but he is a better impact sub than spoony, he seems to pick up the pace if the game well. I think ohalloran has earned his starting spot. I'd like to see this starting lineup Zander Kerr Gordon McCart Rooney Muzz McCann Booth OHalloran Wotherspoon Kane Cagey and Saintdunc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy rhodes fancy watch Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 11 minutes ago, Pat McGroin said: Honestly I don’t know. We need more bodies in the middle when the wing backs are out wide. Half the time, we have one player in the box. It’s too easy to defend against. Far too easy, we watched half a season of hopeless pishy crosses into no one last season. 3 up top Kane, Middleton and either Spoony or MOH and give their defenders something to worry about. Melbourne Saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Just now, andy rhodes fancy watch said: Far too easy, we watched half a season of hopeless pishy crosses into no one last season. 3 up top Kane, Middleton and either Spoony or MOH and give their defenders something to worry about. I much prefer to see Rooney cutting inside and actually trying to get into the box. Maybe we need to attack a bit narrower, between the full back and centre half, rather than hitting the touchline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne Saint Posted August 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Abernethy Saint said: “Bellow goals like a Bukkake” is possibly the worst, and, simultaneously, the best analogy ever written in the English language. I thank you Sir. So... That is our new attacking modus operandi? I'd love the press conference.... "Well we peppered them from all angles, forget the gaping hole, we took turns from everywhere. It was an explosion in the yoghurt factory as far as LASK were concerned..." Edited August 25, 2021 by Melbourne Saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne Saint Posted August 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 19 minutes ago, Pat McGroin said: Honestly I don’t know. We need more bodies in the middle when the wing backs are out wide. Half the time, we have one player in the box. It’s too easy to defend against. I know, but we have nothing through the middle. Unless Middleton drifts in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Pat McGroin said: I much prefer to see Rooney cutting inside and actually trying to get into the box. Maybe we need to attack a bit narrower, between the full back and centre half, rather than hitting the touchline Yeah Rooney put that ball in for MOH in the Galatassary game, did similar on Sunday and no one there. I think if you get him dribbling in the box he is hard to defend against because of his size. Need an old fashioned poacher in the middle of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Liam Gordon 50/50 for this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE LARK SAINT Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Melbourne Saint said: I think we do need something. I like Booth, but I would like us to attack. Devine is young, inexperienced, but he gets penalties! It's a question if you start him, or Booth. I don't know the LASK winger- if he's not got pace, definitely Devine. I've said before, Saints tactic is wide, fire a low cross/shot that divides the goalie & defence. Middleton did it to them 1st leg, & MOH does it too. Devine can do it if Middleton doesn't start. If Middleton does, then Booth starts. Booth and Spoony play and link well together. They will both start in opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Strasser Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Whats up with Liam Gordon ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE LARK SAINT Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Clark Mcart Gordon Kerr Rooney Booth McCann Wotherspoon O’Halloran Davidson Kane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE LARK SAINT Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 North end of East stand had now been opened up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 1 minute ago, THE LARK SAINT said: North end of East stand had now been opened up I was mega critical of the club over this and i’m even happier now to give them the praise they deserve for reversing the decision. 10 years ago, this decision would never have happened. Huge thanks to all that club, as well as those who created the fundraiser. Having the FCU in situ makes such a difference on the night. Another atmosphere like 2 weeks ago and we could have them rattled. saintee in exile and Melbourne Saint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Presumably all the people who normally sit in that section will already have bought tickets for somewhere else in the ground now? Cagey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, blueheaven said: Presumably all the people who normally sit in that section will already have bought tickets for somewhere else in the ground now? Yes, but I’m guessing they can move to their usual seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Pat McGroin said: Yes, but I’m guessing they can move to their usual seats? Sorry if I'm being dense here, but how would that work if their usual seats are being sold by the club? Aren't those seats up for grabs for anyone who wants to buy them? Cagey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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