Ivan Katalinic's 'tache

Still think he'll come good for us. Obviously, this wasn't the start he was hoping for, especially after that goal against United on his debut, and we may need to accept it'll be next season before we see the real Charlie Austin.

In the words of the veritable Adam Blackmore: #saintsfc striker Charlie Austin did NOT get recurrence of hamstring injury warming up BUT did pick up a knock on knee

Did Ronald say whether it was a severe injury or too early to tell?

Still not seen him in a Saints shirt. Bizarrely, always injured when we go. Trying not to take it personally...

Didn't see Austin warming up before game (although I didn't arrive til 2.45), nor during 1st half when Long went down & not now at half time. Injured during the early part of the warm up, maybe? Don't sit near enough to the bench to see if he's there...

Hopefully take out today's frustrations on a relegation threatened Toon next week. Would go for an attacking line up fir a game we both need to win: Forster Cedric Fonte Van Dijk Bertrand Clasie Wanyama Davis Long Pellè Mane Stekelenburg Martina Yoshida Romeu JWP Rodriguez Austin

Great day out. The only time I've been there too see us win a cup at Wembley so how could it not be???

Wasn't that Marcus Bent? At least hate the right person!

Adrian Heath, Garry Birtles & Scot Gemmill. The latter 2 for the goals they scored for Forest to beat us in Cup finals.

In recent seasons, we've seen these 3 centre backs excel alongside Jose but, of the 3, would you prefer to have at the back, right now? I'd planned to ask this after today's game anyway but it seems all the more pertinent after VvD's performance & goal today. Not interested in how acrimonious departures were; purely who you feel would suit us best. For me, at the start of the season, it would've been Toby, easily, but now I'm starting to think Virgil may be even better.

Listen Ron, results are fine but you ain't a proper manager in this league until you're on camera leaning out yer car window on deadline day givin' an exclusive...

Long aside, our forwards are way off form. Would it really hurt to give Juanmi a start alongside Long while Austin is out, to see if he really is too slight to deal with the Prem? The only true way to find out will be to give him game time and not just a few minutes here and there, off the bench. Pelle, Mane and Tadic haven't contributed too much in recent weeks, despite our recent run of form before this week, so he could at least offer a bit of freshness. I'd go for: GK - Forster RB - Cedric CD - Fonte CD - Van Dijk LB - Bertrand CM - Clasie CM - Romeu RM - S Davis AM - Juanmi LM - Tadic CF - Long Subs: Stekelenburg; Targett; Yoshida; JWP; Mane; Jay Rod; Pelle

The good news just keeps on coming, this evening!

Karma's a b1tch. Lolz.

I think the only change which needs to be made is the final one. Limiting the Champions League qualification to 3 places & offering the 4th place to the Cup winners ought to focus attention for larger sides (particularly those flailing in the league like Chelsea are this year). There's also an argument that the Cup winners have actually won something unlike the 2nd, 3rd & 4th place "champions" currently. Hell, I'd go all in and give the 3rd place spot to the League Cup winners to boost that competition too!

Mark Dennis had a few acceptable red cards. At least, no-one was going to argue with them...

Good point, another clean sheet, a keeper in supreme form & had we had a top class finisher available, like Austin, we could even have pinched it. On to the next one when Charlie hopefully takes some frustration out on the West Ham owners

Wrong thread...

From the Beeb's deadline day coverage: I may be biased but I make those 46% right (unless someone makes an even more stupendous signing later on today).

Makes a fair point, I'd say...

None in or out according to Koeman, except maybe Reed or Stephens on loan. Nothing (much) to see here... http://www.snappytv.com/tc/1324786/552623

Koeman is speaking to the press at 10am today, ahead of tomorrow night's game with Arsenal. Could be a swift end to this thread if he gives a firm 'none in, none out' message...

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/14244014.Transfer_Deadline_Day___live_/?ref=mac The Echo are up & running too! Could be a quiet day for them unless we are loaning 1 or 2 out, I'd have thought.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/35238092 The Beeb have their usual deadline day live report up & running. Wonder if Jim White over at Sky leapt out of bed with excitement with the arrival of one of his 2 favourite days of the year???

Could be useful to sum up the day, especially looking at Prem rivals, but doubtful we'll be seeing any new arrivals, I'd say, given Ronnie has the striker he says he wanted?