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Where's the optimism!

Big game this for us today! Need 3 points to build some more momentum. 2-0 Saints Ings and Moi COYR

I'm honestly baffled as to why Yoshida is not playing. Would add some much leadership and pace to the backline.

We are playing 4-5-1. Redmond on the right and Targett on the left. Long as the line striker. COYR

Yoshi has to come back into the side on Saturday as we will need to be extra solid at the back. Also his pace is an asset and we will need that against their explosive front three. Hoping Romeu comes back in too so we pack the midfield.

Hoping it will be the same team as vs Palace. Keep a winning formula If Long is injured then Gabbi to come in. 2-0 to us Ings and Lemina COYR

Yeah I get that. I just hope he gets at least half a game. He's earnt it.

Butland has played before under him so he knows how he is as a goalkeeper. Alex hasn't made his debut yet so thought he would get the nod. Plus Butland is currently playing in the championship.

Butland starts over Alex- that is just laughable, not even justified for a start. Let's hope he gets on for the 2nd half.

Well done Alex. Thoroughly deserved as he is one of the best keepers in the Premier League. How is Bertrand not in the squad. He should be first choice left back!

Good move for both. It will be interesting to see how they get on at Burton. Hesketh is far too good for U23 football. Good luck to both of them.

Good luck to Sam, hopefully he will benefit from a good spell playing regularly at Boro.

Happy with the line up this evening. Chance for several to stake their claim for Saturday. COYR 2-0 to us Gabbi and Moi!

I would expect the likes of Gunn, Yoshi, Stephens, Bednarek, Targett, Gabbi, Gallagher, JWP, Armstrong and Davis to feature. Hope some of the under 23s are in the squad too like Hesketh, Barnes (3 goals in 3 already), Slattery and Obafemi.

Good move for Harrison, hope he gets to show his worth.

I seem to remember our best ever season under Koeman 3 seasons ago we only had 2 points after 3 games and we had played Newcastle (a), Everton (H) and Watford (a) to start with. Some people need to chill and relax.

This. A well written and true post

I thought we played pretty well. Great goal from Bertie. On another day we would have beaten them. Some fans need to get a grip. The red card changed the complexion of the game completely. We just have to cut out the defensive lapses as they were two soft goals to concede. Lemina was best player on the pitch. Love watching him play, absolute beast and my favourite player. Onwards and upwards to Tuesday in the cup COYR.

Gabbi definatley not playing - from the horses mouth

Hopefully we will revert to a 4-2-3-1 today. 2-0 to us Ings and Moi to score! COYR

I'm slightly disappointed that it's not a 6 month loan (with option to recall at any point) as opposed to a season long loan (with no recall option included). Just have to hope Redmond and Moi don't pick up any knocks! It will be good for Josh to play regularly which is what he needs in my opinion.

Hopefully this!

I attended the forum this evening with my mate and I thought it was an enjoyable evening! Ok you will not please everyone but I thought both Les and Ralph answered what they had to well. Both Hughes and Ings were a breath of fresh air and added to the general good vibe. Big credit to Adam Blackmore who I thought put on a very good show and made sure that the balance was right in between different questions that were being asked from the fans. The only negative were some people behind who talked most of the way through it which made it hard to always hear properly what was being said. And people shouting out (why??) If you have something to say, put your hand up and wait your turn.

My view too! Well said Pierre. I am looking forward to the season

I am going this evening, should be an interesting forum!