Ivan Katalinic's 'tache

https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/18030526.chris-sutton-hits-southampton-defender-cedric/ He's been called out by Chris Sutton over his pre-match comments and then his "horrific" performance against Everton.

So, what positives can we take? Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk

Although if the players want a better atmosphere, they could try showing up themselves.... Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk

Che Adams, born in Leicester will get a late winner Vs Leicester. Got a feeling... Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk

Not sure I've been called a weirdo before but, hey, I've never been psychologically examined on a football forum, or Twitter, before so who knows! I'm not sure the post meeting notes always fully represent what's said if I'm honest. The bit referred to was about how many Kosovan fans there were in the ground when England were at SMS & how they brought much of the atmosphere. The discussion was the club wanting to know how they could drag some passion from the fans, as it's one of Ralph's big concerns. A lot of the loud pre game music, which many fans dislike, was a request from the players because the crowd are too quiet at kick off. And, if anything, there was more concern from SV about preventing away fans from getting into the home end! Happy to feedback more but time hasn't always allowed in recent months... Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk

Not the finest performance but clinical with our finishing. Wonderful stuff and I think it'll be a while before the ridiculous smile leaves my face... Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk

Sorry Ralph, that one's on you. Odd team selection & subs. Yes JWP scored but dreadful in open play & on dead balls. Adams off the wrong sub. Could go on & probably will in the car. Boufal, Cedric did well. Must do better on Thursday. Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk

https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/17889948.david-mcgoldrick-callum-robinson-miss-southampton-match/ Looks like McGoldrick has a knock and has left the Ireland squad before their game against Bulgaria. Their other Irish forward, Callum Robinson, picked up a knock on international duty too.

Huddersfield close to appointing Danny Cowley, the Lincoln City boss: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49634696 Not sure if Adkins missed out or he didn't fancy the role?

Frank Worthington. He was getting on but what skill. And what a season his 1 season was! Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk

Paulo Alves, Gary Mabbutt, Pavel Kuka, Hany Ramzy off the top of my head... Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk

Par for the course when you play a 'big side' unfortunately. This from the Britain's foremost football authority, Garth Crooks, in selecting Vestergaard to his team of the week: Hardly a glowing tribute to Jannik's performance...!

To be honest, the first bit was (very true but entirely) superfluous.

Florin Andone heading out on loan from Brighton to Galatasaray fresh from trying to nobble Yan Valery. Hope Galatasaray aren't using up their funds before their blockbuster loan deal for the legend that is Lemina.

Playing catch up here - Bertrand on the naughty step??

Maybe he produced a highlights reel too and put them off?

Ralph's appointed a new first team assistant coach: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/17856916.richard-kitzbichler-southamptons-new-first-team-assistant-coach/

Wanyama is seeming leaving Spurs to go to Club Bruges for £9m according to the BBC. A missed chance? Although we all know our dealings were scuppered, at least in part, by our inability to shift some of those Ralph doesn't want, I still think he'd have done a job back at SMS. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49434927

My brother-in-law knows a developer who's mentioned to him a few times that he's working on plans to re-develop and re-open the Alfred. I can't see it happening myself and there's no activity to suggest something is likely to happen in the immediate term. However, we now have a friendly 'wager' on whether or not it will happen. Will post if I hear any more.

This.

Picked up a knock during the medical...

I remember a 4-0 win over West Ham in the late 80s, with Paul Rideout getting 2 on his debut.

Pretty gutted by the result today. I genuinely thought we'd win and actually kick off a season with 3 points. As a fan of over 40 years, I guess I should know better. Oh well, onto a home banker against Liverpool...

A "disgusting" 2-0 Saints win.

An interesting read here drawing comparisons between him and Marcel Desailly. Better get that exclusive option to sign him permanently ready immediately, if he turns out to be anywhere near that level! https://www.bundesliga.com/en/news/Bundesliga/kevin-danso-augsburg-wonderkid-dele-alli-mk-dons-desailly-474586.jsp