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Meh, personally I'd prefer to see us get through and perhaps draw that once in a lifetime side away from home. This is as good a it will get. Enjoy it not wish it away.

Forster, Pelle, Tadic and Bertrand all hit the ground running, the new signings this time round haven't impressed. Long way to go, but squad players were not required yet that is what we appear to have accumulated to date.

This. I keep,reading the link between attack and defence is not there, but isn't this what Juanmi is supposed to offer? If RK has lost faith in him already that is worrying. Or,is he merely injured?

Tadic is played on the wrong side, doesn't or can't shoot and has faded since the bright start last season. Long isn't a wide man and is very average full stop in my opinion. JRod has yet to show that he can make it back to where he was. Juanmi can't get in the side when we are desperate for an attacking midfielder to link it all together. JWP and Davis are neat and tidy but don't run a game from the `in-the-hole' position they sometimes fill. Neither can play out wide. Elia started brightly, looks to have pace and a trick, but by and large did very little just justify a full transfer. Do you think he would have improved given a long run in the side. He's not a nipper.

I give you John O'Shea, 393 games for Manchester United, arguably THE best side in the country, and total ****e.

Yeah, I don't see any stripe thing at all, just simply an https page who you input your credit card details.

Has anyone renewed since they stopped allowing payments via paypal? I'm nervous about providing credit card details.

is he actually any good/worth that sort of wedge? I don't watch Spanish league games and I've only ever seen him come on as a sub for Barca in the CL games, which is not surprising considering the talent they have as first choice. When he comes on he runs around a lot and quite quickly too, scoring the odd goal, but usually when opponents have been totally crushed by Messi et al. He reminds me more of Navas than a Sanchez in terms of quality - am I mistaken? Feels a little desperate from Chelsea and United and not a signing that is going to bring them closer to CL success. I'd of thought LVG might be tempted to try and sign Ibrahimavic. Van Gaal has aid he is only there short term and Zlatan is very much a short term option (due to his age) that would lead the line well, allowing Rooney to flutter around in the number ten position. I see Derby are trying to sign one of my favourite Saints players of all time Antonio. Can't see that ever happening.

Attendance was 18,000 at Vitoria Guimaraes, with 3000 skates travelling according to the skate news

plus they are on a longish term contract. Everton hold all the cards.

RK doesn't seem to have a huge amount of confidence in him. I would go as far to say that he has less confidence in him then the vast majority of fans who have seen the benefit of his chasing and harassing. A loan would be good for him, but Clasie's fitness will probably determine when we consider it a viable option as we still need him to provide cover.

he seems to make a habit if doing it to us though. Unplayable on his day. Wish he'd pick a different day

You certainly can't have too many good goalscorers in this league. They can make average teams look good. If Pelle gets injured he'd be a great replacement, but can we afford to have one sitting on the bench when other positions look short? Mind you we only have Long and Rodriguez to come in currently and both have failed to shine in a one up front system. Maybe if Pelle does get injured we consider a different system rather than chucking one of those two into one that doesn't suit.

blimey. So about 7500 tickets will be available then. Hope we get to moan about that at some point...

One thing is for sure, clubs would starve if they relied upon the skates academy to feed them.

Gulp.

I seem to recall the skates took a great deal of pleasure when their 'on tick' prem side beat us whilst we were two divisions lower. I don't give a **** what league they are in, that's their fault and problem, if we get them in the cup and take them to pieces I will be more than happy with that.

Dodgy last minute pen winner would be nice or is game over and I'm lagging?

Or a CB or a defensive midfielder...managers need to watch more games from the stand instead of pitch side.

Clyne decision making, pace and positioning were outstanding. A top level defender without the ball. Shaw and then Bertrand offered similar traits. Amazing fullbacks one of the reasons we have been so good. Big hit losing both, plus Morgan Toby and Forster. Sooner Bertrand back the better I guess.

Interesting that Ron signed the two outstanding performers in the Dutch league when joined, but went for Clasie rather than last seasons most outstanding player in Wijnaldum. I know he scored but how has he looked? I didn't see enough of Clasie to offer a decent opinion.

Three points is three points no matter when the game takes place and these are the sort of team that could be around us come the shake up.

Has he moved to Brum on loan? My brummie mate says they are interested and a quick google search gave me the following: http://www.birminghamcity-mad.co.uk/southampton/player/career/jack_stephens_88900/index.shtml

Gary Imlach does a very good job IMO, made so much harder by Boardman's abrupt answers. When you are trying to fill because Ned can't grab a rider to interview the last thing you need is a short sharp reply to a pulled out of a hat question. He seems to lack enthusiasm. That is perhaps his personality, but at times it feels as though he doesn't want to be there. If that's the case why doesn't he **** off and let someone that does? Boardman also seems to avoid providing an opinion about any of the doping issues brought up. Miller offers more insight in general and obviously especially about that subject, but it certainly feels uncomfortable him commenting on doping. I think ITV could step up their montages. They could be longer as they are great. I still miss the Channel4 tour de france intro music.