Match Day Thread Manchester United vs Southampton EFL CUP Final Sunday 26/02/2017 Kick-Off 4:30PM

Stressed about parking, is anyone driving and park/ride? Was thinking Hounslow?

 

Hell of a front 4 you've got there.

Think we might get overwhelmed in midfield with that line up though. I'd go

-----------------Forster
Soares-----Yoshi------Stephens----Bertrand
----------JWP-------Romeu------Davis
-------Redmond---Gabbiadini----Tadic


Boufal on the bench.

 

My formation wasn't sensible and would definitely be overrun in midfield against Man Utd; it is a formation that would bring the best out of our attackers though.
Yours is much more realistic and is how I'd expect us to play. Boufal on the bench is also wise seeing the uncertainty over his fitness/injury.

 

I'm expecting Claude to surprise us all. If we know one thing about him by now, it's that he does his own thing.

 

I like this line up.

Another big question for Claude, as well as who starts, is who misses out completely?

Assuming that lineup, players who'd hope or expect a place on the bench would be

Hassan, Caraces, Martina or McQueen, Clasie, Hojbjerg, Long, JRod, Boufal, Sims
That's too many! Someone's going to miss out completely....

 

We're gonna need a bigger bench.

 

I would probably try and park somewhere near Willesden Junction

http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/willesden_junction/?arriving=201702190100&leaving=201702190300

If that doesn't work, you could drive round the A406 to Brent Cross shopping centre, park in the free parking there and get a bus to Willesden or Harlesden. Or even Wembley.

 

I had the misfortune of attending the England v Portugal game last summer before the Euro shambles. Didn't really know the best thing to do re transport but eventually stumbled on various legit websites where people hire out space on their driveways.

Not a new concept, but you shop around, pre book and print out a qr code to display, then you just roll up on the day.

Some ask for crazy money, some more reasonable. Think we parked within 10 mins walk of Wembley on one of the main routes out for £7.

Loads of companies do it, so shop around.

(Was actually the best bit about the day, anyone who remembers that game will know why!!)

 

Oh for a dressing room photo like this next week...

 

I often do this. I've done Wembley, the Olympic Stadium, Arsenal and Spurs. All within about 10 minutes walk and reasonably cheap.

 

JRod may regret his minor tantrum/attitude now, ironic if it costs him a place in the final squad. I'd certainly put Long and Sims ahead of him now.

 

Anyone know any strongly saints friendly pubs in London? Missed out on a ticket and want to watch with good support

 

Just realised you said Jay not JWP As for Jay, a one off annoyance at not getting on will mean very little if his general behaviour is good. However, he is our third choice striker all things being equal....though he will get on in some EPL matches as part of the rotation system..

 

I suspect he`ll play the same team that beat Sunderland.

 

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One of my favourite moments from the last year:



Vin

 

I'm hoping it soon becomes your second
Favourite moment

 

Thanks, will keep my options open and play it with ears. Not too fussed about the cost just want my car to be safe and hassle free.
After the awful coach trip to emirates and back I'm keen to avoid traffic.

 

I would play;
Forster
Cedric Stephens yoshi Bertrand
Romeu Davis
Jwp Tadic. Redmond
Gabbadiani

Bench: new keeper, cacares, martina, hojoylberg, sims, long, boufal.

Shame some will miss out but this is not about sentiment, it's about the best 11 +7 on the day.

Cacares if 100% fit and has impressed in training, in for Stephens?

I'm almost tempted to suggest 3 at the back to combat ibrahimovich, although we only have 3 CB's.

 

Looking forward to the drive. Just like the JPT, half the cars will be carrying red and white scarves, hats, etc.