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Yah bastad bumping this thread, I thought he'd already published it! :-)

No, that was a tribe..

I took a bit of time to get home tonight: a later train following a pub visit. Then I see Mourinho's comments and just had to snigg er. The crowd chants were very apposite in retrospect: "F O Mourinho", and "You're just a s**t Pochettino". Spurs fans in the pub beforehand were much more friendly and gracious. Not sure they're too impressed with JM either.. PS: sydney_saint: hope your sister is well and playing footie again. ;-)

Happy with the point in the end. Disappointed, naturally, but I think the attitude of the crowd at the end was a good commentary on the performance. Positive, applause and no undercurrent of grumbling, and the players appreciated the support we'd given. They know that our home form hasn't been much to cheer at. I think some of the selection issues in the future will be who to bring on as impact subs. They've got only 3 days rest to the next game after just a day this time and I think it's been right to rest players. It's slightly unfair to be too hard on the starters Boufal (back from injury) and Adams (ran himself into the ground Boxing Day), but we had decent substitutions who made an impact. Perhaps Redmond needs resting, and how I'd like a right back with a decent cross..

Well, I've certainly never met any O'Bafemis in Co. Clare..

The atmosphere in the pre-match pub and the ground this Saturday should be a bit better!

What, 3 nil defeat you said..

No, somebody's already done the FFS..

Sod Prime, any streams?

No. He may be fit but tired. Picking up an injury, in any sport, is more likely if you're tired. Remember there's only one day's rest between the games. Anyway, he's on the bench if needed...

Yep, had it and the after effects last a bit.. It can be slightly stress related. Worst thing was no alcohol for 6 months, which finished to coincide with a skiing holiday. Never was a lager drunk with such pleasure!

Yeah, the evil spell checker doing it's work! Unlike the previous offerings I think Glenn was in a hurry to get this winning one in the Christmas post..

and relax...

Shutup! ;-) Not only a goal for Stevens but a cut back from the bye-line for Long. We seem to be attacking the ball a bit better, and I think Armstrong has had a good game. Redmond is still not there yet but there's a few signs of improvement. Some good crossing from both full backs too!

beetch!

Harumph, I've just joined you. Derby and Joan. Not a state OAP yet (they keep putting it back..), so a tenner.

Some of you may find this amusing: https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2019/dec/10/david-squires-on-football-and-the-2019-general-election#comment-136388003

There, I've made it far more accurate for you.

As for Bednarek, in _this_ team he doesn't even look like a footballer: he certainly never wanted the ball yesterday.

Exactly what I was saying to the guy in the next seat last night. Was there much going on in front of the defence though to give them someone to pass to? Bednarek in particular seemed scared of the ball. I didn't think Cedric played well, but my goodness, he was given some cr0p balls under pressure. JWP had a mixed game; an excellent crunching tackle in front of me when they threatened, a couple of passes to no one but came through that to score the goal and he deserves a lot of credit for that. Just wish he had more pace. Hojberg looked a lot better when he was driving at them in the second half and with Bouffal and Djenepo we've a couple of players that can open any defence. Now that Obafemi has got his start and been found wanting I hope Adams gets a chance against Norwich. I'll be there and a mite more optimistic than I was arriving at the ground last night. The relief in Ralph's voice on Solent last night was palpable.

Do a Yankee. Score, first scorer, Deeney to score and Hojberg to be sent off.. Bit late to do an Emery,Silva, Hassenhutl and Solskjaer sacked this weekend bet seeing as Unai has already gone.

Oh **** me, some see themselves as Saints away support and others have to have a dig. It's like the Life of Brian.. "Splitters..." All as bad and as up their own fundaments as each other.

Just got back from aged mum who mentioned Saints had a new manager, so I checked my phone and saw the news on the BBC. I think this is positive, but I thought to myself exactly the same thought about the resignations under Reed..