CANARIES AT ST MARY'S

Would you make any changes for this one?

Yes, Thomas for Trotman. Trotman was diabolical last week. I would play 4-5-1 with Lambert up front and start Waigo, plus Wotton in place of Schneiderlin, but with the option of bringing on Antonio and Connolly (if fit) in the second half.

Surely Antonio should start? He looked pretty dangerous on Sky on Sunday, and liked his long throw.

No, definitely Waigo. This was a winning formula and when it wasn't used last week, we lost. Ok, it wasn't just down to that it was down to us not being 'at the races' from the start, but I like Waigo because he wears the opposition defences out and then Antonio does the rest.

How much did the team lose in the game on wednesday against Charlton. They gave probably the best most powerful display for a very long time.
I think if we started with the same 11 and had the same bench we would be ok.
Whatever we need to win tomorrow.

Not sure if he goes for 4 5 1 to counter Norwich Diamond formation, best way to get around is two wide men. Problem is that leaves defence exposed. I think he might go for 4 4 2 and risk Murty. Thomas I think is bound to start as Trotman had terrible 45 mins Murty at RB, midfield 4 of James, Hammond, Lallan and Schneiderlin (wouldnt be in my starting 11, I hasten to add) with Lambert and Connolly to start.

If he goes 4 5 1 then think Connolly will be on the bench and will start Waigo, Antonio is a threat but think he can have more impact as a sub in 2nd half. If we can keep it tight then bring on will be a real threat, at Orient he was difficult to handle just a shame we were 2 down at the time!

Some choices for Pardew and he needs to be ready to chnage quicker this week then against Brighton where he left Waigo introuction far to late.

Only other worry is Lambert had flu this week. If truly flu then unlikely to be fully fit maybe explains his performance against Brighton

Saints
Davis, James, Jaidi, Trotman, Harding; Hammond, Schneiderlin, Lallana, Antonio, Lambert, Connolly.
Subs: Bialkowski, Thomas, Waigo, Mills, Mellis, Perry, Murty.

Norwich
Forster, Otsemobor, Drury, Doherty, Askou, Russell, Hoolahan, Lappin, Smith, Martin, Holt.
Subs: Theoklitos, Nelson, Dawkin, McVeigh, McDonald, Adeyemi, Hughes.

Referee: Andy Penn (West Midlands).

saints 1 0

Disappointing end to what promised to be a good game for us at times.