Saint Albert

I like Stephens but he dropped a few clangars in this game.

Not surprisingly, VVD’s omission against Chelsea today has stoked up the press... http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/virgil-van-dijk-southampton-boss-14047693 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/12/16/mauricio-pellegrino-admits-cant-control-virgil-van-dijks-future/

It is telling that this is starting to look like a good option, or at least a considerably better option than the status quo.

The good news is that there is still lots of time for the club to turn this ship around and point it in the right direction.

Interesting read thanks. The commentators at one point remarked that Gabbiadini was making runs that his teammates just were not picking up. No one seems to be on his wavelength.

Tongue in cheek, I think.

Perhaps Ralph could show him how to employ the neutral zone trap.

I hope he’s doing exactly this. Can’t see Pellegrino or a new manager being backed in the transfer market though, which may impact his ability to get a new manager in.

I am baffled by the manager’s team selections and substitutions.

I think Bertrand is trying to tell the bench that he’s injured. Not sure if they’re getting the message. All subs used, I think. Bertrand leaves the pitch.

Bertrand may have pulled a hammy.

Our oomphy players were left on the bench until the end?

An effort off target for Austin.

Stephens got away with a shove in the back in the penalty area from that last Chelsea chance.

A quick free kick and the ball wonders all alone along the Saints’ goaline.

And a scramble after Austin forces a save when played in by Boufal.

Austin forces another save.

Harsh on Hoj. He’s been good,

Hojbjerg comes off for Boufal.

FF with a decent save, does well to parry it away for a corner. Hard shot, decent height for him, though.

Is that Redmond’s lumping first touch giving away another break for Chelsea?

Chelsea score again, but it’s marginally offside.

Dangerous from Hazard. Good block by Yoshi.

Damn Stephens with a misplaced pass again.

From the replay it was a good pass from Hoj to let Austin in for his chance.