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Cancelo gets the ball in about 30 yards of space there, 2 players marking Haaland and no one picking up Mahrez, I didn’t expect a result today but we don’t need to make it so easy

Been thinking about this one, and my 11 would be: Bazunu KWP ABK DCC Salisu Larios AMN JWP Edozie Che Mara Essentially the plan is to have men behind the ball, physical against Haaland, and then long balls to Che to feed the pace either side of him, not a pretty style of football but better than playing 4 at the back and Haaland dominating the fullbacks all day

What's Beattie doing nowadays, he loves the club (as per his recent video reminiscing on his goals and admitting he didn't want to leave), and had the absolute spot on mentality for a striker. He was a bit of a prick on the pitch, wanted to score constantly and knew how to hit the target with power, which seems to be Adams' drawback.

Do we have anyone who is willing to go in goal? I don't think it makes much difference who is trying to stop Haaland, so shall we at least protect Bazunu from the mental trauma of picking the ball out the net every 9 minutes. You can see in Gunn's eyes that whenever he closes them he can still see Ayoze Perez celebrating

Depends on your thinking I suppose. For me, Thierry Henry was unplayable, absolutely terrific player with it all so is up there. Shearer obviously has the record for goals, and a ridiculous amount of longevity, especially with the injuries. And Rooney was a monster too, just on natural talent at times. Haaland is obviously a terrific striker, but I think to be considered in the "all time" category he would need to do it across at least 5 years. He has certainly had the best start, and might be the best talent, but it will be years before he is considered the best ever!

Absolutely this, or maybe even A Armstrong might be able to do the job. Put someone on the left who can put the ball past Coleman and then burst past him.

Peter Crouch spoke about this on his podcast, can't remember the exact one. He said he didn't really grasp it with us, but when he was relegated later in his career, he was such a key part at Stoke he was very aware of the impact. Said he found it really difficult knowing his performance on a pitch might lead to people losing their jobs, and the general revenue of the area (for example outside caterers, pubs etc). Back to Saints, no reason why we shouldn't be able to pay the living wage, it really is a drop in the ocean to a club of our size.

JWP included in the squad initially, so has spent the international break with England, just to get 0 minutes from the bench against Italy and then be excluded from the matchday squad against Germany. Can't help but feel his week would have been better spent at Staplewood.

We don't seem to release the line-up in playing order, only ever numerical, so I'm finding it difficult to get a sense of which new players have replaced those who weren't retained, and those still in the squad. What system are we playing this season, and how is it working for those who were part of the promoted squad?

Really really disappointed in that. Hard to see why that team was chosen and then no one bothered to prove why. Bazunu didn’t have a very good game, reminded me at times of Gazzanigga when he played a bit; a wonderful long pass on him that sailed out of play almost every time The defence looked shaky, too many high balls not being dealt with (surely it is still rule number one that you don’t let the ball bounce and the opposition have a chance at it) and passing was very sloppy Midfield were overrun, everything seemed to just pinball off us. McGinn is a shit of a player but he played our midfield perfectly, wound them up and made them afraid to get stuck in early Cannot fathom how Moi gets in the team, he just does not offer enough to be in such a crucial role, he lacks the pace or power or drive to carry the team up the pitch Djenepo had flashes in the first half but some strong performances at left back shouldn’t get him 90 minutes at right wing, that doesn’t make sense to me. Up top we just never got going, nothing seemed to stick with either striker and we never managed to challenge a keeper who liked like he needed a nice lie down and a lemon and ginger tea all game. To be positive and move forward we need to give JWP more support, get Aribo settled and in the team (his close control can be a real difference maker in this team). Thought Larios had a look of Tino about him too, made one really impressive run through their midfield and then a few minutes later tracked back for a great tackle. Get him learning from KWP and we could have another talent in the team, and would give Perraud time to get fully fit (because he doesn’t look it currently). A game to put behind us and try not to let happen again this season

I look back and think we just never found the right spot for him, or didn't play in a way that suited him. He played for us in a period where we only really ever played 4-4-2 but he always seemed best pushing forward rather than in the box to box role we required of him (which more suited players like Oakley), or he was tucked out wide which didn't work either (although that was less frequent). I suppose that is average for Saints though isn't it, to have some quality but not hit the heights of the top ten that much. Maya only played more than 25 league games in one season with us, and he was an important player but across his career I think he represents the average ability of a Saints player. He wasn't the focal point of the defence like VVD or Fonte, but was a reliable top level player.

This is sort of what I had in mind! I've been a fan since 02, so have a few more prem years, so this team seems a little weak to me in places. I think mind would be: Alan Blayney Richardson Yoshida Higginbotham Fox Telfer Cork Quashie Elyonoussi Ormerod Rasiak I think that team probably gets relegated, but has some

Just what we need, lets shut the economy down with no warning to anyone and make everyone have street parties! Wonder if the (alleged) Prince Andrew is going to see Mummy. If the game is played, I would like us to go for it: ---------Gav--------- KWP-ABK-Sali-Perraud ----AMN--Diallo---- S.A--Aribo--A.A -----Adams----- With Edozie and Mara ready to come on to bag our fourth and fifth...

I've seen comments about the best players to play for Saints, and jokes about those we wished had never graced the Dell or St Marys, but I'm intrigued by who is deemed as the most average of Saint, and maybe even an average Saints 11. For me, it is someone whose quality for us was in the top flight, but in teams that finished in the lower half. Never quite nailed down a starting spot, but was helpful across a few seasons under a manager or two, and maybe a lower level international. Based on my criteria I think I have two distinctly average Saints to get the ball rolling: Danny Higginbotham, and Paul Telfer. Solid, dependable professional footballers but guaranteed to have never been picked by a fan to have their name and number on the back of a shirt.

The Rasmus Ankersen grudge match! AMN to come in from the start for me, over Diallo, and probably drop Moi, he seems to be a slower, weaker link at times

Edozie taking Tella’s number means one of them will switch or not be with the club next year then

A thunderbolt of a right foot, a silky left foot, and the most obnoxious and bitter attitude on the pitch football has ever seen

Being praised again after a win over Millwall last night, seems to have really found some form there. Oddly he played as a front 3 with Jay Rod, and the Milwall keeper was Bialkowski which is 3 very distinct generations of Saints

We’ll miss him already if he’s out a few weeks similar impact to Tino last season, come in and just blown me away with raw talent but composure that is beyond his experience. Couple of times again where he turns away from danger in our half when he has no right to be able to and splits their team. Reminding me of Schneiderlin at times already

Always is! Armstrong at right wing when he’s played left recently, just makes sense! I’ve definitely seen worse, before the spurs game it was Lavia at right wing… what’s worst is we literally tweet the team in lineup order

Lavia got sucked into a challenge, JWP followed him across, KWP and ABK on the same man and no right wing tracking back (not sure if it is Moi or Aribo) meant there was a big gap for him to float into

Surprised Edwards didn't get more time, he looked good in pre-season and we looked comfortable for the last 20

Ideal, then there can be a separate middle thread for the half time music choices and the relay, with a voting option on which colour bibs we want to win!

Hopefully he’ll pick some tips up from Jay-Rod playing together

Love this from Andersen, we need this fight back in our squad (circa JWP and Stephens a few seasons ago winding everyone up). Nunez has an absolutely massive target on his back now as someone you can just annoy out of the game