Does Hodgson go with his strongest side against the Scots - knowing some fans and the media will hammer him if he plays a "weaken side" and lose?
He's already said that he will leave out Joe Hart and play the two goalkeepers in each half. He will clearly play a so called weaker team. I doubt whether criticism from the press will bother him; I do , however think that Scotland will play their strongest team. It should be a good competitive game, better than some of England's qualifiers
Looking forward to the return of domestic football. The international break was ok, especially with the new qualifying format, but I do miss the weekend league games.
I didn't realise until I looked the other day just how nice a start fixture-wise the Saints had to their season. Still have Man City, Arsenal, Man Utd, Everton and Chelsea still to play in this half of the season!!
I didn't realise until I looked the other day just how nice a start fixture-wise the Saints had to their season. Still have Man City, Arsenal, Man Utd, Everton and Chelsea still to play in this half of the season!!
I don't think their goals against tally will look quite so decent after that little lot.
It's a testament to how well Southampton have done so far this season that tonight might be the first time I've ever watched a game of theirs that wasn't against my club and actively wanted them to lose!
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He's already said that he will leave out Joe Hart and play the two goalkeepers in each half. He will clearly play a so called weaker team. I doubt whether criticism from the press will bother him; I do , however think that Scotland will play their strongest team. It should be a good competitive game, better than some of England's qualifiers
This game never ceases to make people look foolish very quickly.
God really! And to think they we're struggling to scrape anything together just a few weeks ago...............
any predictions?
Arsenal's recent record against United isn't great, but neither is United's recent away form. I'll go for a 1-1 draw.
No celebration as it's his former club..I find that rather strange
As long as they don't go overboard Adebayor style against his old club Arsenal , I think it's a bit embarrassing really.
I can understand it if it's a player like Lampard against Chelsea, but in most cases it seems kind of ridiculous.
Is he England's number 3 ?
The next few weeks will show what Southampton really have about them.
I don't think their goals against tally will look quite so decent after that little lot.