Mr Saints

Cortese out

Just got in, we dominated the second half but lacked quality in our final ball. They will be the happier with a doubt. A few points: Sharp missed a sitter, I stood there for a good 2 minutes in disbelief after he missed. He needs to get fitter but will come good. Lallana is getting back to his best, was very lively. Hooiveld was immense, an absolute machine. Puncheon loked very good when he came on, should start against Derby. Lambo was quiet but I'll let him off. Good atmosphere, just a shame we couldn't nick it.

His all round game has stepped up a gear this season IMO, he's a more complete forward now which may be because of a slightly different role than he was used in the early days under Pardew. Such an unselfish player, which seems to reflect his personality (from what I've heard in interviews). Class act.

Lambo for the Holland friendly? He was immense today.

6, 14, 17, 23, 27, 4 Thank me later.

Poor decision not to start Sharp. Would be delighted for Connolly to prove me wrong but can't see it.

Won't happen IMO

Could be the last time we see Connolly I feel.

Great signing! Can he play tomorrow?

This thread is laughable, we really do have some mongs as fans. We are never going to pay 8-10mil for Hooper. Nor will anyone else, hence why he is still at Celtic. We are not Man City. We are making good progess as a club after we were almost killed by previous regimes, people need to remember where we were 2 and a half years ago. Yes this is a great chance to go up but its hardly a disaster if we end up in the play offs.

Not as natural as he was on the pitch. What a player he was in his prime before injuries.

Connolly has been awful, midfield non existent. Half time b0llocking much needed Nige.

He's denied it? What a zanka.

M. Svensson?

None. They are ****.

No.

No chance of getting anywhere near 10 mil for him. After Lennon said he was in 2 minds whether or not to play him I wouldn't think we're too far from meeting their valuation. 5 mil plus add ons tops.

Never seen him play but I do know his ex bird. That is as much as I can contribute unfortunately.

1st half was poor, looked like a deserved rollocking was handed out a half time as we came straight out of the blocks in the second half and Ward Prowse missed a great chance about a minute in. Lallana did well for the first goal and another good delivery from Fox for the second. Bart's kicking was awful (short and long) Harding did very well at right back going forward Ward Prowse looked tidy on the ball, plenty of potential and took his goal well Doble doesn't offer enough for me (seen him 4 or 5 times now) Hoskins looked lively, small but stocky and got stuck in Cork was excellent out on the right Overall a good win, plenty of character and plenty of confidence gained going into Forest.

He let us down but it was only a matter of time before Lambo reacted like that to the **** he gets off centre halfs, especially Brighton and their ****ish 'tactics'.

Apparently it is in fact 1.85 mil, according to Talksport anyway .

Great thread! A couple that stand out for me: MK Dons at home - When Barnard went through on the keeper, it felt like the whole crowd just sucked the ball into the net with pure adrenaline. A few seconds later the net rippled and the noise was incredible. Orient away - Barnard's clincher and more great scenes. Such a tense afternoon and God only knows how they didn't equalise about 3 or 4 times. Looked and sounded like 3 quarters of the crowd were Saints fans, great day out. Ipswich away - The first half was the best 45 mins of football I've seen a Saints side play live. They couldn't get near us.

I'm a big fan of Hammond but yesterday proved Morgan must play central. He's wasted on the right flank.

Lambert. Lallana has been excellent but Rickie is out talisman.

Top lad is Deano.