St Chalet

I think some of the best times I've seen as a fan have been where the team have been very fit. The Pochetino era springs to mind where we punched above our weight by high pressing teams into submission.

Like what I am seeing from Still so far.

Jordie Classie in a Swimming pool in Basingstoke.

Beckham in a Manchester bar.

Couldn’t believe our luck when Villa took Bednarek. He’s only with us because nobody else wanted him. Awful player. 

Extend his contract further!

I blame Russell Martin

Bye bye Russ

Just now, skintsaint said:

Long ball nearly works there

Long ball, big man flicks on to quick winger. Russ trying this in the last 5 minutes of his tenure.

The one positive of the inevitable 2-3 / 2-4 scoreline will surely be the end of Russball

19 hours ago, bpsaint said:

Still think we should have played him in the EFL cup final instead of Stephens.

I think I should have played ahead of Stephens

I hope Lucy doesn't put out until his performance improves.

It's peak Russell Martin. 0 strikers on the pitch and 5 on the bench.

We have a fair squad, who if played to their strengths would have a shot at survival in this league. He is failing them and us.

4 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Interesting that Martin mentioned the possibility of losing his job tonight. I reckon he's aware of some of the pressure. 

So he should be. It’s a results business not philosophy. I am sure his new contract will cushion the blow should he get the axe.

His (our) only hope is that Ross, BBD or Archer prove themself as a goal scorer pre transfer window.

We’ve had a lot more positives than points in the league this season. Many a Saints team would have crumbled on penalties in years gone by but the boys took their shots until one of the opposition hit McCarthy.

Was great to see Lallana justify his year contract in 45 minutes and the confidence of our pen takers.

We need to be more clinical in open play, but I think we could be ok based on tonight..

36 minutes ago, The Kraken said:

Just watched the replay and AMC looks to quite a bit off his line with both feet when Young strikes it.

Anytime it happens against Everton I just think Adrian Heath 84

Much better start from us this week. 

"Not Possession For Possession's sake" - Townsend

Dibling very close there

If he battles cancer like he signed midfielders he will be absolutely fine. Get well soon George.

7 minutes ago, CSA96 said:

59 appearances and couldn't even get a goodbye, thanks, all the best: https://www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/ryan-fraser-joins-southampton-on-permanent-deal

Howe is a petty twat, those spots haven't changed

I suspect he ruffled a few feathers to leave on the terms he did. It is what it is. Welcome back Wee Man. 

Watch Reactive Russ do what he should have done 15 minutes ago now. 

Much better start to 2nd half

Just now, SNSUN said:

It's refreshing not to see the away fans stinking out the Northam corner. Not so easy to see them on TV now.

Thats only because we are attacking their end this half. 

HT. lucky to be 0-0

We are hanging on here 

Good save Alex 

Another possession loss on the edge of our box.