Shroppie

I think this is no more than wishful stirring. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

2-1 now. Come on Newport. You can do it! Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Any one of those statements totally discredits you as a serious analyst of a game and players' performances. All three together are a laughable embarrassment. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Fortunately no game for 2 weeks, but then they come thick and fast. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Disappointing, but apart from a slow start not a bad performance. I'm most upset about Gabbiadini. Hope it's not serious, but knowing our luck this season, it will be. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

No. The extra CL place comes at the expense of one Europa slot. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

I wasn't going to respond to this but it's nagging at me so I will. There may be hypocrisy on the part of some fans, but not in my case. I am Saints to the core and support them fervently but that doesn't transcend fairness. If the stamp had been on Gabby's head, and the circumstances were identical, I would not have been baying for blood and a lifetime ban as I disagree fundamentally on intent. I think it was probably accidental. Certainly far more accidental than Vardy on VVD. I would have considered Gabby stupid and deserving of whatever he got if he'd retaliated. Ibrahimovic committed a pre-meditated attack. His ban is too lenient. And as for Barcelona. Although that result will go down in folklore, for me it has damaged their reputation, and that of the football authorities. They won by cheating, with the assistance of the officials. How would I have reacted if it had been Saints instead of Barca? Well, firstly, it wouldn't have happened. There isn't the same overriding urgency to see Saints progress at all costs. Secondly, of course I would have been deleriously happy but, and this is what you probably won't get, I would still have been thinking "Great, we won, but I can never condone a Saints player diving and cheating, and it tarnishes the result" So I can't agree that Barca "did what they had to". Yes they did brilliantly to make the tie close, but didn't have to cheat. For me it's unacceptable to think that trying to win by cheating is part of the modern game. The game is poorer for that attitude and cheats need to be punished. Why not retrospective action for that added-time blatent dive? Doubt we'll ever see that, unless of course, there is a case where a "big" club loses as a result of something similar. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Dropped in there but the beer and burgers at the Escourt Arms were far better. Lovely street corner pub, and friendly. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

If he'd missed, it would have been retaken. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

I agree that this stinks. At best, it's a flawed and wrong decision and at worst, it increases my cynicism about the priorities for those who run football and now rely dangerously on TV funding streams. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Certainly agree with that. Penalty for a blatant dive, PSG denied one, 5 mins added on for nothing. I'm not joining in the adulation today. Barcelona won that simply by cheating. That deserves no respect. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

That's one view, and possible, but they do also point out that there should be little to play for in the last few games, and therefore no point in risking him. Also insists it's not a serious injury - just needs time. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

We could suggest we play at Wembley. ? Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

A very fair and reasonable assessment of our chances. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Why would that be? Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Reed on loan, maybe. Hojbjerg? Very doubtful - he's got a lot more to give. I assume you are joking by suggesting JWP. He's key to our midfield. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Please don't start again. Read the thread title. Who do we WANT to ship out. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

I'd agree with Clasie. Very much a Koeman buy and, for me, rather too lightweight prone to errors. I didn't rate him before he came, and my opinion hasn't changed. Sadly, Rodriguez has only shown flashes of his pre-injury form and time is probably running out. As I posted on another thread, I think the pecking order of strikers is now clearly Gabby, Long then maybe Austin when he comes back, but Gallagher, Seager or someone else from the Academy could come through. I think Charlie will only be shipped out if we have a replacement, either internally or bought in if we can get the right target. Also think Martina may be replaced, and Matt Targett's position must be under consideration with McQueen impressing. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

We fit him in on the bench, at best. And, sadly, I agree about Rodriguez. I'm hoping Gallagher, Seager or someone else from the Academy can come good as Gabby's understudy. If not, Shlong will just about do for now, but an upgrade would be good. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

I agree with this. And I think he is already influencing others, particularly Redmond and Tadic in terms of anticipation and movement. After he made a brilliant run yesterday he laid it off to Tadic, who didn't react quite quickly enough and the chance was lost. A fairly animated exchange followed and I think Tadic got the point! Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Pretending that you don't know is rather pathetic, don't you think? Anyway, this thread is about Van Dijk, not you. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Van Dijk is good enough to mask any team's defensive weaknesses. With him injured there was no way (particularly with Fonte gone too) we wouldn't be weakened. It's a question of degree. Yes, we've conceded goals that we might not have, but we've also kept clean sheets. This isn't a crisis. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

It almost certainly does. Sorry to spoil your agenda. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

See what he does in the U23s first. Spurs are less physical than Watford and I think Stephens could do ok. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Good post. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk