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Likewise. I prefer to read newspapers, not comics. ? Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Not a happy hunting ground. I go mainly for beer at the Wellington in Brum and the Indian BBQ at The Vine. But I do remember Lallana getting his first Saints goal there to save us a point. Hope Davis is fit, otherwise we're really struggling at DM. He had a great game last night and is very influential. I guess PEH will start, if not with Davis then could be anyone's guess. Reed? JWP? (Would rather leave him where he is), Stephens? Caceres? Really glad we got the three points last night. Wouldn't like to be going into this one anxiously looking over our shoulders. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Was good tonight. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Or you have to be simply wrong to think there is no chance of us going down. If we, heaven forbid, match our worst streak this season over the last games, one win in eight, we'll be right in the thick of it. I certainly hope it won't happen, but plenty of teams "too good to go down" have been relegated. The sooner we get to 40 points the better. Otherwise, with each game, and teams catching us, the pressure and anxiety builds. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

It could be on Thursday. All the final games are Sunday. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Sorry, he isn't. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Yep. Ok just had to endure a trip back to Brockenhurst with Bombey fans who seem to think this result makes them kings of the south coast! The facts are: We were the better team We should have put away chances and won We tired towards the end and could have lost The ref did us no favours whatever. And to those pathetic individuals suggesting we were poor, no we weren't. It was just a frustrating game where we played we enough but couldn't put it to bed. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Sky reporting VVD out for the season? Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Respect. Have fun. ? Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

What thinks the unthinkable? An itheberg. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

You're not allowing for the IOW's different time zone. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

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Fair enough. It's hard to find anyone selling The Echo in Shropshire. And I hadn't looked online. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Really? They've been key players recently. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

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There are suggestions that Caceres may start, and I wouldn't be totally surprised if Maya is rested after his long trip. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

I think they must have pre-recorded the questions as the interviewer was still smiling at the end, rather than looking desperate or merely snoring. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Yes. Puel certainly emphasised that he can't judge a player's ability to step up just by watching them in Checkatrade and U23 games, although he uses his experience to identify those who he thinks can do it. It's only by seeing them in a serious match that really matters that he can see how they stand up both technically and mentally. That does mean taking risks but it has worked and certainly pushed forward the likes of McQueen and Stephens. And, to a lesser extent, Hesketh and Sims. But you can also name some who've been less successful. And, in a similar way, the trust that's been put in Yoshida has done wonders for his confidence and performance levels. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

It wasn't easy. ?? Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Lallana out for 3-4 weeks. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

The only time I've questioned him was when we were on the awful run after Christmas and he wouldn't give up on 433. But then Gabbiadini arrived and 4231 came back and all is well again. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

He made another telling point when asked how he felt competing against the other "star" managers, noting the vast difference in resources between clubs, and how that means he has to develop and improve players rather than (by implication) splashing out huge sums for the finished product. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

I did wonder whether he researches on here. ? Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

If anyone's interested in more than criticising his delivery, in summary he said: The philosophy of the club, developing players and continuing to improve is critical and a reason he feels he is a good match. Interestingly, talking of previous managers following the same philosophy, he omitted Koeman. In France, he struggled to keep his best players, but hopes to find it easier to keep them at Saints. Good luck with that one. Enjoys the challenge of playing the best teams - the only way to judge progress. Therefore wants to get back into Europe. The diversity of tactics on the Prem is a challenge needing different responses. He finds refs too lenient against "physical" teams. Young players have to be given chances to prove themselves. Their strength of character to rise to the challenge is as important as technical ability. He is very impressed with our facilities. Wenger was an important mentor and Puel took his advice before agreeing to come to Saints. Wenger had praise for us. He thinks Saints fans are very knowledgeable, understand tactics and provide great support. He likes the job and sees the key objective as ensuring the club keeps improving its league position whilst developing players at all levels. In summary, i would say that, beneath the excruciatingly dull exterior, there is an intelligent and talented manager who is an excellent match for The Southampton Way Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Have got it recorded. Going to make an effort to watch it later as, if you can get past the soporific delivery, he is possibly quite interesting. Maybe. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk