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It's no laughing matter, who's going to play on the wing for Saints when we're in the world cup, Jack Stephens?

Was it at the shoe horn factory?

Having seen the highlights a few times now, we had so many opportunities and there were multiple lovely (and relatively fast for us) movements of the ball and players making great runs. I wonder if that left us a bit more exposed, seeing as we may have left an above average amount of space for them to exploit. But I didn't see the whole game. Their first goal, yes Manning is too far across (he's behind you!). And then one angle of the finish shows he deflected it enough to make the save improbable. Bad play and unlucky. Goal 2. What a mess. Just terrible communication, and then decision making to head a ball you can't get a good contact on. But the forward play was pretty special at times I thought. I honestly think we may as well go for it now, try to score more than the others even if they get two or three. We've got the players to do it. And it seems defensively we may be going through a bad patch so clean sheets might be few and far between.

I think in the away Millwall game. And possibly in that run he had in the side at that time of year he may have been LB in other games too. Seemed fine.

No mention of shoe horns in the presser.

I was really happy with the first half, and surprised. It was fun, and frustrating. From 55 mins we lost shape and any form of possession. I thought Sulemana could have played 75/80 today. Not perfect but effective. Should not have been first sub. Did we play out from the back tonight more often than the last few months? It reminded me of earlier Champ games, but since then we've mixed it up which has worked well. There was so much space just across the half way line that we exploited when we did get it forward more quickly. It was a shame it petered out. I'm guessing we ended up with less than 50% possession and this will have been odd for the players as we rarely encounter that.

Annoying because we have far less chance of giving a good account. I can see the reasons why without agreeing. And those front 3 are so unpredictable (and young - and I'm sure we'll get equal mention of that topic), Not a lot of composure up top tonight. Let's see!

Very sad to hear this and of his struggles in later life. I didn't see him play however as a child I was lucky enough to be at the 4-1 Liverpool game and I still think that's my favourite ever match. That season had some incredible attacking football.

Thanks. I use live-footballontv.com and it's pretty good and quick. Only up to 17 March after which I guess is an international break then the Easter games. Odd about the ones already moved although I guess they put Millwall on earlier for crowd issues. Match tickets yes, but hold on for train and hotel for me for now.

Does anyone know if they are less likely to mess around with these games for TV (Middlesbrough home and Ipswich away) because of it being Easter and they are so close together? I can buy Middlesbrough tickets tomorrow so wondering how likely TV will affect them. I don't think they've announced end of March telly games yet.

The stats about our away form v top half teams was creeping in from broadcasters who were trying to find something to discuss about our vulnerabilities. Part of their job I guess. For various reasons (mainly for the 3 points and our confidence) I'm glad we showed how we can dominate away against a strong team.

Absolutely brilliant. My wife's family have fostered for 30+ years and it makes such a difference. I work in Children's Services and the lack of foster placements is sadly stark. The only options for many are miles from their home and not with a family but a care provider which just isn't the same. I hope this generates some more foster carers. There's some amazing young people out there needing a home and support.

Had to do a lot of scrolling to find Ross. Features a fair bit in Sunderland doc on Netflix. Comes across well. Loved that his Dad paid 500 quid to get the transfer done when Albion Rovers would only pay 1k of the 1500 quid asking price from his non league club!

I think we got Huddersfield at the perfect time for them to play very well and it to be very tricky for us. A big win at home against rivals, a caretaker who knows the club, and one who has instilled a go for it attitude likely freeing previously nervous players. I'm sure we all agree the win was amazing in terms of the comeback. But it may have been a decent win without all the craziness.

Just saw that all our goals (og not included) were scored by subs. Strength in depth when we needed it.

He gets a fair bit of 5 live work now does Jones. Doesn't talk complete rubbish but I think he has too many thoughts racing around in his head. That and wanting to sound better than he is. I only went to one game with him in charge. The cup game (Blackpool I think). I guess he was under pressure by then, I was very near the dugout and I've never seen a manager so out of control of his own emotions, up and down screaming at the players and his staff.

That first half was amazing. I think we were brilliant, the runs into space and finding the runners was fantastic to watch. Ridiculous amount of space so not sure what went wrong for the home team despite our great play. Despite the yellow it did feel a bit of a luxurious sub THB for JS - bit early and the game not done. Like a Victorian whale bone shoe horn rather than the ordinary kind.

Sick as a parrot, as expected sold out before general sale. Tough being too far away for a ST and yet wanting an away day now and then. I do like all the winning that seems to be happening though.

And for those reasons!

Yeah I read that it held that much before my original post. Like you say maybe BC are selling well enough to need space for home fans. Or segregation. I doubt we'd be reluctant to gamble on taking tickets on a sale/no return basis seeing how many we're shifting. I won't give up hope of 2 just yet!

Thanks for the updates. I am looking for 1 adult, 1 child for this if anyone has spares etc.

I am really hoping to take my son to this one for his first big away trip. Do you think 3k stands a chance of general sale? I read somewhere BC can give up to 4k. If that's correct I guess the club might see how it goes seeing as they have not said 3k is a final amount. Any pearls of reassuring wisdom please?!

Cheers. I've been keeping an eye out for the final confirmation for Bristol City. Really hoping to go. I see they can give up to 4k to away fans, I hope we take that up.

I've been told off by LD. A saintsweb achievement for me and so early into 2024!

I agree it is simply unnecessary to have all 3 CBs on the pitch with the squad we have at the moment. Stephens may get games when injuries hit (like switching to CB today) but that should be it for the time being. Captaincy shouldn't come into it. This isn't cricket.