Killers Knee

Judging by the urgency Shaw was getting to the free-kick in the closing seconds, I can only deduce the England team agreed a 'gimme' with the USA, to allow them a chance against Iran. At least we now know Southgate is a tactical genius, resting the first XI on the pitch was a masterstroke.

Greatest player ever

Lassina Traore - Shaktar Donetsk: 6 goals in 7 apps, although he pledged this season to them during the summer, he may fancy getting the F outa Dodge. Similar to Drogba in build and style.

Only has himself to blame, this sideways/backwards passing is from the era of David Batty. Football has moved on since then.

Mad Nate, if your only success is to stop both Che Adams and Adam Armstrong from having total mental meltdowns whenever in shooting distance with the ball, and Mara to bulk up a bit with muscle then your tenure here will be considered a success.

Pen saved by Saints, Saints are through Penalty Shootout ends, Southampton 1(6), Sheffield Wednesday 1(5). Penalty saved! Dominic Iorfa (Sheffield Wednesday) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, right footed shot saved in the centre of the goal. Goal! Southampton 1(6), Sheffield Wednesday 1(5). Theo Walcott (Southampton) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the high centre of the goal. Goal! Southampton 1(5), Sheffield Wednesday 1(5). Lee Gregory (Sheffield Wednesday) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top left corner. Goal! Southampton 1(5), Sheffield Wednesday 1(4). Adam Armstrong (Southampton) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. Goal! Southampton 1(4), Sheffield Wednesday 1(4). Will Vaulks (Sheffield Wednesday) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal. Goal! Southampton 1(4), Sheffield Wednesday 1(3). Ainsley Maitland-Niles (Southampton) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. Goal! Southampton 1(3), Sheffield Wednesday 1(3). Marvin Johnson (Sheffield Wednesday) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the centre of the goal. Goal! Southampton 1(3), Sheffield Wednesday 1(2). Ibrahima Diallo (Southampton) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top left corner. Goal! Southampton 1(2), Sheffield Wednesday 1(2). Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner. Goal! Southampton 1(2), Sheffield Wednesday 1(1). Mohamed Elyounoussi (Southampton) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal. Goal! Southampton 1(1), Sheffield Wednesday 1(1). Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. Goal! Southampton 1(1), Sheffield Wednesday 1. James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top left corner.

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Would kill for Brereton Diaz in our squad today.

Stu

Southampton have a free-kick and Ward-Prowse clips back to the edge instead of crossing, whereupon Armstrong power-sweeps against the bar! That was a serious hit.

Stu on for Mara Perraud fires wide

At least Mad Nate will provide much needed humour, whether we'll be laughing with him or at him is to be decided.

Mad Nate be like:

Selles out!

I'll paint my Straight Jacket in Rainbow colours in honour of hiring diversity, and nothing is more diverse than Mad Nate.

IMO this appointment smacks that SR is resigned to us being relegated and does not have the funds to support us in reversing the situation. We will know by the end of January, regardless. We either invest in a proven striker, plead poverty (sell before buy) or pretend to sign one only for him to get away last minute.

Poch was the manager of Espanyol & had his debut match as coach vs Peps Barca. He had also played for Espanyol PSG and for his Nation, among others. He was experienced in great escapes and mid-table mediocrity by the time he made Saints selection.

Speculating with player arbitrage is a different game to gambling with your management. But sticking to the theme....I fixed your post

Is Mad Nate a proven manager at getting into European competitions? No Is Mad Nate a proven manager at mid-table mediocrity in the Premiership? No Is Mad Nate a proven manager at great escapes from the foot of the premiership? No Is Mad Nate a proven manager at running a Championship side on a tight budget? Yes

Did 'Mad Nate' do a post-match interview? Did he mention it was his last game, any speculation over the move? The upside to Mad Nate is. we'll not have an excuse. like "he's not ready for our system", as it's pretty much pub football, lump it to the big guy. We have the players to do it, no need for a transfer budget, the only question is can Mad Nate take the stress of the premiership? Hopefully, there is a padded room in Staplewood.

"Mad Nate" said it perfectly: https://twitter.com/i/status/1589595822400077826

"Mad Nate" said it best himself (at least he has a fitting Nickname):

He said it best himself:

Semmens has to go. Ralph carried the can for his failings.

Rasmus sees Goztepe as a bigger club than Saints