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Was still a little selfish/desperate I thought, could have passed once or twice, needs to get his head up

Nickers Off Ready When I Come Home; stuff the keepers comments about us in disarray up his jersey, come on boys, win for the fans, so miserable right now, a bit of luck, a break, ref on our side for a change, and kick towards the Northam second half please?!

Key is to get an early goal; but more composure, less desperation needed. Koeman said Pelle had an injury, how is Mane? I think Jay Rod will be our hero after this game!

Clearly will bring back Cedric, Tadic and Davis; I would prefer Caulker to Yoshida; Vic and Romeu in the middle surely? Then just who partners Pelle up front, Long I expect, his turn to start - always looks better to me as an impact sub e.g. Newcastle. 442.

FWIW a day later but; FCM were Top LGE 1 side/mid CS? But very well organised as a TEAM; we are not yet, still, forming, not norming, storming or performing. A nasty little side, awful in second half! I want to progress in Europe, I want to play Fenerbahce! Please do not ever play Yoshida at RB again! More composure up front needed.

Christ, now I know how we all see a different game…...

Spot on as always with no wrist slitting hysteria. Roll on Thursday!!

Stek; Martina, Jose, Caulker and Matt; Juanmi, Vic, Romeu, and either Davis or Jay Rod; Pelle and Mane the team for me - so 5 changes, we must rotate the squad before what will be a really tough game on Sunday at a place we do not exactly thrive upon….

Right side with Cedric and Tadic was so lightweight; we didn't win many 50/50 at all today. Long doesn't seem to start well. I would give martina and Juanmi a go on the right on Thursday to see how that goes. Romeu looks class, tell by his touch. Now, the left side, we have to stick with MT, but he needs support; Jay Rod for me please. How often does Mane get fouled though? Our most creative player doesn't get much protection

We own two flats in Spain, just bought bigger flat above us, had no issues whatsoever with lawyers, officials etc in fact easier than here. If you ned somewhere to stay for a few days/weeks let me know - close to both Alicante and Murcia.

Interesting tangent on the thread, First X1 v Squad debate; I agree with the sentiment, 14 at the least, players can get injured after 1 or 2 minutes. However, the reality is if RK/we/you could, like last season, we would put out the same starting X1 (look at the back 7 that got us second/clean sheets of FF, NC, JF, TA, RB, VW, and MS - then GP, DT, SD and SM up front) to win the game, subs to see it out, as a settled team is worth another player on the pitch.

Looked very calm and assured to me the other night, only had one save to make, but he was concentrating and quickly got into position. Cant ask for much more than that?

Too soon for Clasie, Long, Jay Rod, Caulker, and Juanmi to start, so has to be JWP in for Clasie otherwise same as at home to Vitesse. I think those two EL games have been a great pre season warm up for the team, hopefully hit the ground running. Clean sheets, goals and confidence worth a point at least.

going to be a nice warm day off to the beach make the most of our on off summer…!

As the title say, bit surprised… Go with the strongest team to help gel for Newcastle. Biggest question is will it be winter like today or will summer return??!!

Point is though, when will everyone be fit? November? And with all the games (hopefully!) more injuries to come? Left side looks fragile and Clasie will need time to bed in. Thank goodness we have an easy start…….!! When have we said that before?

At what point can we legally claim he is 'our' player, i.e. his registration, so as to block any move elsewhere or seek redress via FIFA (god forbid!!) if necessary?

Beattie own goal at Derby was a bad goal in many senses!

Bobby at Wemmblee by a mile, then Stevie at Nottarfkrap, Marian's second v Everton Great Escape and finally Le God V Arsenal. Virtually cried after all of them!

Sign for Saints, play well, get picked for England, get tapped up, head turned, sign for Liverpool. I think the FA should investigate; two is a coincidence, three a conspiracy, four criminal

Actually probably a bigger signing/more to celebrate than taking a 32 year old on loan. The futures bright, the futures Red and White.

We are lucky he chose us/likes us/loves hampshire, all the best there is about the Club long may it continue, great guy, up there with Bally and Strachan.

Truly awful and the players look guilty wearing it if you ask me. Very disappointing.

I look forward to it every week and find it uncanny how it always sums up my thoughts/views…spot on!

I am with Andy Porter on this one - the OP was only 1/21 points away - ROKO only mistake all season I feel with hindsight now was persisting with GP when he should have rested him and played Long up front with Mane away from home - as Shane requested after the Chelsea game. 4/21 would have given us 5th place, gutting really...