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This board keeps on posting little series of duplicate posts - most odd. For a debut I thought Salisu did very well particularly when he's been out so long and never even played in this league before. A few dodgy moments, which is hardly surprising but isn't it great to have a CB with some pace?! Have to disagree with you there Vectis. Nobody had a bad game, Armstrong was my MoM, but it was also good to see Tella's coolness for his assist. To save me going off on an internet search, when is the next round?

It worked! Hic.. Plus the added advantage of being a bit more zen throughout the game..

Yes, I agree, but once the bandwagon rolls on here he'd have to score a double hat-trick to convince the doubters. FWIW I think he's been better today, trying to drive forward and make things happen, which was the criticism last time. He's kept the ball OK too, when he's been in tight corners. As to that chance, it was almost behind him. I think he could do a whole lot better, but if Adams comes on we'll be moaning about his lack of a left foot. I don't mind criticism and I can groan with the best of them at a bad play, but I try and give credit where it's due.

Well, I've started! A quaffing Moretti to start but ales to follow.. Salisu!! Trousers will be pleased. 🙂 Let's hope Redmond brings his confidence along..

The last few games watched on dodgy streams I've promised myself a drink at the end but then been too bleh and all desire had passed. Tonight I'm thinking of changing my approach and starting the game half cut, a bit like my normal pre-match pub anaesthesia when going to St. Marys. Wonder if it will work...

Well, at least I've had one laugh today!

And I'd make stronger tackles! You have to if you play 5-a-side against Rallyboy!

I was just skimming the posts and for a very brief moment I went 'sh*t' in the thoughts that that was a list of our injuries...

I haven't seen enough of Jankewitz to comment too much, although the signs were positive, but in the case of Slattery he never quite seemed up to it when he's been given the chance. Certainly Smallbone looked a lot better, particularly with regard to pace and effort, on his last outing. Perhaps there'll be more opportunities when games are won or are less critical. I take what you are saying egg, but we've seen so many players not make it due to poor attitude, or thinking that they'd already made it that some caution on the club's part is understandable.

I don't blame the guy's desire, and perhaps this will get him some game time so that his state of readiness can be truly judged. The issue for the club is one of succession planning and dealing with injuries, as we have seen recently. Perhaps they expect one of the other midfielders to leave in the next year and are biding their time? Who knows? Maybe a start against Wolves in the FA cup and some fresher, more experienced legs to come on later unless he has a blinder? There needs to be good communication between club and player and perhaps this action will show the degree of his discontent.

No we don't. We don't assume anything. Have you never played any sport when you weren't at 100%?

yeah, me too, or haven't even found one..

Thanks Scotty but I'd better not. I've got things to get on with... 🙂 So the answer to the original post is 'Either dead or in jail' it seems..

The experience and quality on their bench compared to ours. HTH.

But look at -their_ bench!

Our bench seems to get younger and more inexperienced with every game. Long stands out a bit!

Absolutely. The review highlighted both that and the appalling literary style. It certainly had me laughing out loud.

True, but who could forget his rather sexist but hilarious review of 50 shades of Grey!

cheers.

Management summary please!

Ho hum, we're through. Although the kids may not be ready at least they got some much needed experience and in the case of 17 year old Finnigan an unexpected appearance bonus! Thought Watts looked the brightest, but they've all got good technique even if they're not yet up to speed. Valery has gone backwards and seems to have lost all confidence and the conviction to go on the outside. Long, bless, I don't know, hurry up and get his coaching badges? They all need shooting practice on their weaker foot..

I can tell you that if Saints ever get Maidstone in the FA cup I'm definitely not going: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/01/it-was-much-worse-it-looked/617693/?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB

This is how I feel. Some defeats leave me really grumpy but not this one for reasons other people have already outlined. Some of the over the top criticism of Stephens makes me think some of you must be getting bad cases of PMT! I also thought the disparaging remarks about Smallbone before the game were unfair too, and I think many of us were pleased at how effective he was and the increased bite he has brought to his game. So on to tomorrow's banana skin and let's hope we have enough fit players and likewise Shrews! We should win, but I'm a long standing Saints fan...

Hmm, once again a very young and inexperienced bench but I think I said that before the Liverpool game as well. Apart from Smallbone the starting line-up is fine and the main reservation I have about him is his physicality. At least Long isn't a starter, so let's hope all our worst fears are not realised!

Go on then Millbrook: "they never accepted the democratic vote of 2016" - so who got the most votes then?