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Looks like a proper defence now to me, I'll acknowledge improvement last few games, would be nice to keep it up and go on a run, lift the fan base a bit. Need couple of decent additions this window as Stewart won't stay fit

I'm not sure we are ripe unless being offered for a bargain price

Just shows playing under a decent manager makes such a difference, he looked decent, as do Derby as a team

Imagine how you'd defend a set piece without using your eyes or ears

Rumour- I've been told by someone with their ear to the ground that Saints are currently considering making an offer for a player that plays in Bundesliga 2 that probably no one has heard of

RECALL DAMION DOWNS , His time has come

Trying to work it out, we might be OK m3 and a34 ?

I actually think it's likely we have sports scientists/ data analysts with the wrong incentives, their performance perhaps measured by how many players we have 'available' rather than actual team performance which is why we see so many players rested or taken off when the team need them on the field

He's shown signs in the u21s when I've seen him but in proper mens football I'd say he needs a physical player alongside him, certainly don't think he can lead the line on his own , but makes sense to give him some 1st team appearances once championship safety has been secured

Wasn't that Oyekunle?

Think Burnley have too much time on their hands

When does the window slam shut?

I'd have liked Barry Bannan

In the press box

I watched Norwich v Cov last night, got to say I was impressed with the canaries, I hadn't realised they've picked up Harry Amass who was on loan at Sheffield Wednesday first half of the season, he's a good player, definitely agree they will finish above us

"Reserved" season ticket holder seats now released, looks like a very low take up despite the £10 / £2.50 price.

Obviously loads of tickets still available for our section on open general sale, for anyone travelling up by car worth checking m3 / a34 closure, could add a bit more time to an already early start

I saw something showing Rangers form with Russell Martin vs their form with Rohl, it's quite incredible, maybe Martin did all the hard work laying foundations that Rohl is now benefiting from (Ps we should have appointed Rohl when he was available)

Completely agree, stood up and matched them, ref was letting it all go so we had to

There was at least a couple of times their fans had hands on our players, virtually no stewards along the front, I'd say the Skates are quite happy for them to intimidate opposition players as much as possible taking throw ins etc, just put netting over front three rows and problem solved, Saints should have made more of it so the ref would have to include in his report

One for the ladies

Tough game, heard their keeper is out so might give us a chance if we can get some shots on target Stoke have dropped away a bit having been promotion contenders a few weeks ago

Stewards seemed to take forever to even notice he was on the pitch which is astonishing considering his size

I think solution is quite straightforward if we play there next season they should have to close first two or three rows of the side stand as they clearly can't control themselves spitting at the facking scummers