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Is that the same Azaz that just played Downs in?

Fair enough. But, if that's true then we need to replace him because his form isn't good enough at the moment. I'd like to see how Jander does.

More excuses

Let's see what Jander and Charles are like together. Downes and Charles together just seem to slow everything down to a standstill. Out of the two, I much prefer Charles, at the moment. I have taken against Downes for being a perennial, sickly, whinger.

I totally agree. I think our failure to buy a reliable CF this transfer window is a huge mistake. The fact that Still seems to play with wingers makes this an even more glaring problem.

They won’t want him

It's easy to spell?

The trouble for me, is that he's not going to get match sharp coming off the bench for 20 minutes

Still should have given him a Chinese burn

Out thought, outfought

Murphy has been the best player on the pitch

Fellows has played well

Rubbish. We've been second to the ball on almost every occasion.

Nailed it

Has Franny joined Dexys Midnight Runners?

What have we been doing for the past 2 weeks

What have we been doing for the past 2 weeks

Inbreeding?

He would have been in on goal

Not sure he did

I think our slow buildup explains why such a high percentage of our goals have come from defenders and set pieces. By the time we get to the opposition box the other team usually have 11 men behind the ball with no space in the box. That makes it very hard for any attacker. This will be especially true at home in the Championship where teams will often sit back and allow a team to slip into tippy happy mode. This is where players that can beat a man/ dribble/ break the lines of defence are going to be critical to our success. Hopefully, the new faces can bring that to our game.

I'm in Portugal but will be cheering on from a bar, with a lager in hand knowing my seat is in the safe hands of my son-in-law

Thanks Rivers. Your two magnificent posts will stay with me long after this match. A heartfelt, emotional and beautifully written piece of prose and an inspiring tribute to your Dad. I lost my own Dad, also a long term Saints fan, after a 5 year battle with grade 4 prostate cancer. One of my greatest memories was when he took me, a teenager, to Wembley in 1976. A day we would reminisce over thereafter. After he retired, we sat together at Saint Mary's from the relegation to League 1 until he became too ill to attend in 2022. Together we cheered on the Saints to two promotions back to the PL and a Wembley trophy. Sport and especially football bonded us throughout our lives and we even played senior football together. I was at his bedside when he passed. One of my besties now sits on the seat that was his and I wear his scarf to matches. What a fitting final tribute to your Dad if we thrash the fishy f*****s this weekend. I know one thing, your two posts on this forum should be printed in their entirety and pinned to the Saints dressing room this week. Who couldn't be inspired by those words to give every last ounce of effort 👌 COYRs

It is a 7 for me until we see how the new players gel and fit into Will Still's style of play. Offensively I think we have improved with Fellows, Azas and Scienza looking like great options. Defensively, I still have doubts about the CB pairings although Roerslev looks like a very sound full back which should help. I would have liked to see an experienced number 9, target man to allow Stewart to bring his fitness up gradually. Bazunu has never won me over, so I would have liked a new first choice GK. Time will tell, starting with the fishy f*****s next week. COYR

Whenever I've seen him play, he's looked a much better defender than Manning and can put a decent cross in. I've never understood why he was never given a decent opportunity.