Football Special

Next week we play away to Winless Wolves, huge pressure on them to beat us, expect they will but an interesting game, having beaten Stoke and Everton this week there will be a positive vibe around the club

He's a great keeper and seems a top bloke as well, pleased we have him

The Great Escape is ON UP THE SAINTS

I don't think he says anything particularly bad , remember context of answers depends on question he's received , trying to remain positive https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/24694299.every-word-southamptons-martin-said-ahead-facing-everton/

Think it was that game and the thought of Millwall on a European tour that lead them to scraping European qualification for FA Cup losing finalists where the winning side had already qualified via the league.

You'd hope so, just before Christmas, I can't see huge demand considering our bad form, expect the real winners will be the half and half scarf sellers.

That was an awful night, in fact still have PTSD from both 1/4 finals Koeman got to in this comp, Spurs at home the Sunday night before so this will be Wednesday 18th Dec

There's been plenty of others, Wigan, Birmingham both won cups and relegated in same year then played in Europe as championship club

I wonder what Dyche makes of Martin's possession obsession philosophy?

Last couple of mins at Man City there was a decent cross to him at the back post. Would love Tall Paul to get on the score sheet, will it ever happen?

Do we have scouts? Bet it's all based on data, no one actually watching them play

He's excited this gives us another chance to draw Man City, exhibit his philosophy and bathe in the compliments of Pep

"Smile lads, you're now one of the top 8 teams in the country*" *in the carabao cup

You and I both know that we struggled, however the stats say 78% possession which looks like complete domination

I'm sensing not too much excitement for tonight's draw?

I like James Bree, hard working player, joined us from Luton at the request of Nathan Jones which obviously didn't turn out to be such a great move for him but he gets his head down and never complains, has shown he can do a job for us when given a chance Cornet on the other hand reminded me of Ali Dia

Stoke had just 22% possession and yet nearly won the game, if the goal line clearance had gone in I don't think we'd have come back, would have been the ultimate Martin loss. But luck was on our side, Bree saved the day , could be a turning point?

Worrying throwing away a 2 goal lead again and some of the players looked particularly poor (Cornet and big Les main culprits) but still nice to walk out of St Mary's having seen a win, makes a nice change. Shame there's no potential draws left that we can win in the next round

Out of interest what % chance of survival do you give us? I'd realistically say it's down to 5% chance and we're as good as down already

That's what I've heard, impression within the club is Martin has been assured he has the support of the board, could be dreaded vote of confidence but in this case I think they really do plan to stick with him Does seem baffling , who knows we'll look back end of the season and wonder what all the fuss was about

What about if we lose at home tonight v Stoke reserves ?

Top effort that, all the way from Sweden just for the Stoke game or treating themselves to a double header with Everton?

Will Nathan Jones be in the studio for this one? Not sure if they even have a panel for these sky + games. Will keep an eye out for him at St Mary's as he's the obvious choice as a special guest

The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will take place live on Sky Sports following Spurs v Man City on Wednesday evening. The ball numbers are finalised on Wednesday morning. All last eight ties will be played during the week commencing Monday, December 16. That'll be a few days after Saints face Spurs at 7pm on a Sunday! Stoke City to beat first.

I'm not sure they have the right players to suit his type of game