Jack

A first XI full of foreigners - it jut doesn't look right after the last couple of seasons. I think it's so much easier to have pride in a team whose core is English. Sad.

This is ********. He's one of the very best CMs in the league, and is pivotal to how we play. And with shots on goal - it's not like he has that many is it? He gets a goal here and there but is much more likely to keep us in possession and allow everyone else to do their jobs. We need to stem the flow here and remind him about that shiny new contract he's got. If he sulks about it, f*cking tough. We need to send a message that not all of out assets are up for grabs, and especially if it's Poch and those horrible c*nts at WHL. To them, not at any price.

Losing Lallana is a massive blow, but what worries me the most is the knock-on effect it could have. If I was Lovren, Morgan, J-Rod I'd be much more tempted to push for a move. And it's obvious that once a player gets an idea like that in their head, they're in the driving seat.

@usasoccerguy on twitter: @usasoccerguy: Having seen it again, it was pretty bad of the Italian guy to shoulder him in the teeth. #soccerbeaver

Just like Benteke. Young, quick, powerful, when they're on it they're unplayable, but massively blow hot and cold. Potential is there, I'd take either if there was a chance.

This.

You lost me at Shawcross. He's a million miles away from being international standard. Ditto JWP at the moment but he's got time on his side. I think maybe it would've been a different story if we had had John Terry in for Jagielka. Yes he's old, and a c*nt, but he's much better than Jagielka and had a decent understanding with Cahill last season.

Masters of Failure. I just think we've got some very unintelligent players. We got in some good positions at times then made bad decisions at crucial times. Obviously defensive errors was our ultimate downfall.

I ****ing hate the media. Such a worthless thing to say. We need a manager appointed asap.

Not gonna happen

Boruc Lovren Fonte Cork Morgan Vic Davis J-Rod With all of the nippers, and maybe bringing in a couple, the spine of that team would probably keep us up. Lose 2 or more of that lot and I think we'll struggle. Even then I think it'll be tough. Morale and team spirit played a massive part this season IMO, and that'll be shot to sh*t.

This for me. Such a massive shame to willingly dismantle such a promising team. Still, it wouldn't be Saints without a relegation battle every other season.

Snowball effect. Lallana, Shaw, Morgan, Lovren and anybody else capable of playing in the top 8 or so will surely want a move now.

Pathetic.

£74m I think. A.Madrid's is £54m. Shambles.

I'm looking forward to QPR's transfer activity this summer. Bet they get into the top 3-4 in the highest wage bill table. Chris Samba sort of deals all over the place. C*nts.

I'm all for Sunderland being relegated. Here's hoping the other clubs at the bottom try to make something of this, and quickly.

Guly to seal it IMO

Gutted, that could've been a great chance for an upset on another day. My heart sank when I saw Boruc was out though. - stupid that someone as incapable as Gazzaniga was our best option in this day and age (although I suspect Cropper would be a better shout. Or Guly) - stupid kick-out from Fonte. If he doesn't swing his leg like that, Dzeko probably gets booked for diving. - unbelievable that the officials miss an offside as obvious as that. - Chambers caught out of position too many times today. - Yaya Toure is a disgrace sometimes. Diving, cheating, whinging. He's world class on his day but is a right c*nt when things aren't going his way. Cork & Schneiderlin kept him quiet again.

Some pretty poor challenges from Newcastle in the 2nd half. It'll be hard for Woy to leave any of our lads at home if they keep this up for the rest of the season.

F*ck me, Michael Owen is boring.

Good luck with Paris pancake. I'm also running my first marathon in April, was lucky enough to get a spot in the London Marathon. I'm really looking forward to it but this weather is really getting on my wick. Training isn't so much fun in the wind and rain. Anyway, if any of you generous lot fancy checking out my fundraising page it's uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JackHarris1 I'm raising money for the MS Society and Smile4Wessex (Wessex Neurological Centre), both are very worthy charities and ones that mean a lot to me personally.

That looks pretty nasty. I guess it could be Yoshida and Hooiveld Saturday then, Fonte and Lovren back in for West Ham

Been spoiled this season. I've only managed to get to 4 aways, but 3 of them were great results. Went to Norwich, Man Utd, Cardiff and Fulham. A great performance and late equaliser at Old Trafford as two 3-0 hammerings is far better than I'd have expected from that lot.

If Clyne could get more of his crosses past the first defender, I'd pick him. Think his crossing has been poor lately. It definitely seems like it's CCs place to hold on to at the moment, it's a good challenge for Clyne and a great problem for the manager to have.