Doctoroncall

Thanks for posting, saved me scrolling back 😀

Only watched the second half. Over ran in midfield until the subs and change to 5 at the back and Quarshie could occasionally step up. Robinson a good outlet. Fraser played well enough. Just missing a bit of dynamism in midfield. Welington far better than Manning.

Forest have bid for Fernandes (reported in various news outlets). Don’t know the starting bid, it wasn’t stated.

Also said we don’t need to sell the good players… things change it seems. I think it will depend on what choices there are to get a decent quality player in compared to a loan player.

That’s the key element. I do wonder if we play a different system because of the lack of competent wingers atm.

Net or gross?

It’s strange as I have been watching a few clubs podcasts including Birmingham and Wrexham as the majority of them raise personality and leadership in a player. Such a big miss for us these past four seasons or so that there hasn’t been a Fonte, VVD, Marsden, Case type character.

From what I understand he owes more than what is being offered, hence his stance. He’s desperate, likely to lose most of it, he owns the ground under a different company, so all pretty shit up there for any takeover or new club to form.

Currently only 11 first teamers 🥺 Have to feel for the fans, looking like 24th place already booked.

He already hired a female coach. Didn’t last long, not sure what the issue was with her departing earlier than her contract.

Agree, if I wanted to do puzzles I’ll do wordle and connections!

He can sing sweet violets for all I care!

Sod it… the fourth match. easy to be optimistic when a ball hasn’t been played this season!

I wasn’t.

Has Baz turned the corner and started to develop into a decent keeper?

I don’t think you can compare Still to Martin and his naive approach to the premier league and not knowing how physical it was going to be. As for the Championship Le Bris did well. I don’t think experience in the Championship is such a big factor when it comes to manager quality.

Do you really believe that no other clubs, agents and players know the situation at Southampton? Every player has their value whether they are in demand or not (except Jack Stephens of course). It’s not like a car boot sale where everything must go. Many may well go on loan.

Do you know what they were doing to over practice the penalties? Seems bizarre as generally practice is good, perhaps they didn’t create the right conditions, have some risks from taking a penalty?

Ok, not a defence of Jack, but he had no support when receiving the ball. However, this is when experience should kick in - why go back in the danger area? Why no urgency moving to the ball? No safe option - get rid, and start bollocking your team mates.

I think there maybe some reevaluation going on from some players and the club, having brought in Will Still, he’s probably created a good impression. If Matsuki has played himself into the squad, maybe the new AM is not needed this season??? Ultimately down to the Manager on who he can rely on for a promotion push I would think.

I can imagine it’s now all about trimming the squad and trying to keep as many of the players that would be useful if promotion is achieved. Money banked ready.

Sell on only applies to profit.

Yeah, best to avoid payment in potatoes or other goods. 😜 Why do we need to sell at least two?

Plus the maximum length of contract allowed for players under 18 is three years.

This is only on Sky Sports News, not the Football League. Let’s see what they say and if they take the PL penalty into account.