die Mannyschaft

Its turning out to be Russell Martin plus v2

A major flaw in our tactics. We are not good on the ball at the back so why continue with it. Coventry will tear our defence to pieces. goalkeeper and defence to have as much possession as possible

Why are Saints only lasting out 45 mins on average? Why do other teams play the same pace all game. Saints are so inconsistent. The defending is too slow, its not dynamic, we play like its a pre season walk about. Too slow to read danger and close down.

The answer is to cheat as much as possible, we don't and all other clubs do.

4 x defenders 1 x striker or 2 for back at least 1 x Midfield battler. Not a retired player 1 x running winger

Any tickets left or sold out at 15

Bloody hell let Norwich win to help relegated Pompey and Blackburn losing!!

No me, Coventry 3-0 win.

At least we don't have to worry about relegation too much. Tonda is at the wheel but we don't have any spare wheels when we get a puncture at Norwich early second half

As soon as we play the old back or sideways first football then we just help the opposition. I thought we had advanced from Russell Martin to Russell Martin plus but now taken step back.

No, I still think avoiding relegation is our main priority. Firstly if Scienza out or not playing well we struggle Second I'd any other key player out like Fellows then something team struggle Third If the ball is not in opposition Third most of the game then our defence cant cope. Forth We have too many slow players. Oh and add in our subs don't add anything to the game. We have at least 3 players that should have retired by now or dropped a division.

Oh well. I'm still sticking to what I think will happen and that a mid table finish. We have such a bad defence its unbelievable. You cant get into top 6 place anx then play like we do week in week out expecting other teams to be crap in attack. Sheffield Wed, lucky, Leicester lucky the list goes on. Yes we have played some top level attacking football but its masking the fact we are terrible at back. Why on earth are we bringing on someone who played for us years ago? Returning players haven't worked in last few seasons. Just get a fit player in Jan window.

Not sure why he's on, we need pace and forward playing players we are NOT defending a 4-0 lead. No point putting on players nearing retirement and not able to have pace

Very unlikely, if he scores ill e on the pitch, and I'm at home

I'd rather the whole team stsnd on opposition 25 yard box. All that stupid passing across our box is another problem we have made a habit.

We don't cheat enough that a major problem. We should be doing anything to stop balls being crossed into our box or get a player sent off. Too soft.

We may may have one of the best attacking players but my god we have some of the worst defenders.

We need to change the 2nd half nightmares, this could be the start. Just don't put the usual 2 subs on.

Manning again please ole I was just thinking if it means Pompey get relegated than happy to see us collapse in 2nd half!!!!

Been lucky last games as not played any team any good when won. Need to get something from these games. Just confirms we need defenders in window.

We don't attack half the crosses and seam to gamble which ones to leave

I wonder if Saints do the bleep test weekly? That's not swearing at the players...

Its another player who did ok under RM championship but needs to drop down a division.

No

Don't say that, we will be playing with 9 players if that happens. Players just standing around trying to control the ball is not what we need. Players good on the ball with dribbling skills is what's needed.