Jeremy Corbyn

We're yet to concede a goal with him on the pitch, that has to be worth something.

That he doesn't even bring him off the bench when we're already safe does suggest he's not particularly fussed about him.

Sounds like Ralph-Ryan is the new Kevin-James or Jose-Dani sadly :(.

Presumably because of the exodus of Saints fans fed up with severely lacking content, it looks like the Athletic have actually gone and done a decent article on the subtle change of tactics deployed by Ralph - https://theathletic.com/2585403/2021/05/14/ralph-hasenhuttls-hybrid-defence-is-designed-to-help-southampton-create-more-chances/?source=emp_shared_article Maybe Bertrand read this and realised his time was up.

I generally think he's looked really promising whenever he's played. Not flawless but that's to be expected for a young player new to the league. He just that swagger of a top defender compared to the awkwardness of our other centre backs.

What's the opposite of "a warm fuzzy feeling"?

Any less than 20 and I expect we'll just let him run out his contract. Doubt thats the worst option for him either, he'd get a huge deal from a top club if available on a free.

He's been playing alright recently. He's a decent enough, just about premier league quality, player who was our POTY not long ago. Clearly would benefit from a fresh start though and hopefully one of the teams around us or coming up thinks so too.

Our central midfield is generally pretty pedestrian these days, a motivated Lemina would be a huge improvement.

Was he even that good of a player?

I wouldn't say they're the same but fair enough, appreciate you may.

Ha, shit, I knew that! Well, my point wasn't technically incorrect.

Always been the way, people are always going to judge people's "legend" on both on and off the field antics. You don't see people clambering for OJ to top the NBA hall of fame and he was an all time great on the field. It's likely players like Giggs and Le Tissier who behave badly/compare covid to the holocaust will be less popular for a spot in the HoF.

Would be absolutely bizarre if he wants to stay. He's around the peak of his career, can move to win something and earn a lot more money - and avoid next season's relegation battle. If he wants to stay that's brilliant but hard to understand.

Because we're crap. When we were on form earlier in the season we were scoring for fun. I don't think the approach has changed just the form has plummeted.

I think the premise is very attacking but when it doesn't work out attack is incredibly blunt and our defence remains vulnerable. All in all it's a very unbalanced strategy which can work brilliantly but when it isn't working pretty much guarantees we lose. The fact we very rarely draw reflects this.

JV talking to Roma according to an article linked by the beeb. I like him, but getting a bidding war going would be a good way to get a large chunk of money in. Him and Smalling together would be glacial mind.

Playing Ralph's 4-2-2-2 relies on the players all being in top shape and top form, and when that's the case it's brilliant. You get lots of concentration of attacking options, slick movement and lots of opportunities. When players are not fully fit or in form it falls apart dramatically because it's essentially Keegan-esc all out attack. We need to have a conservative alternative we can shift to when it's not working, a traditional 4-3-3 is the easiest shift as mentioned above.

Sounds like he was sacked for protesting against the super league, which with the 6 English teams involved, pretty much ends his time in England. Wonder if he'll call it a day/go for a swansong back to Porto.

Well that's England f*cked! Pope Cash Smalling Mings Bertrand Phillips Rice Grealish Sancho Barnes Calvert-Lewin

I'd hope that now Fulham have decided to give up that we might give the youngsters some game time in the remaining matches. JWP and Diallo isn't the most functional pair so wouldn't mind seeing a few more Jankewitz high tackles.

No goalkeepers in the Prem called Gustav, so that's a worry.

We concede a lot now because we play kamikaze football. Our defensive personnel are better.

Wouldn't be beyond thinking, that is JV left, we would bring in Hoedt as backup to Salisu and Bednerek. Not a nice thought mind. The Hughes days of Hoedt and Stephens as first choice ahead of JB and JV are haunting.

If you think my post is "losing my shit", you should see me angry.