lambtiss

He didn't want to be here ... move on

Ollie Watkins went to Villa for about £30 million. Great first season for Villa.

100 premier league goals in 270 matches and 63 assists in a struggling side. He was the first midfielder to score 100 goals in the Premier League . Record at scoring penalties, 47 times from 48 attempts, and is considered one of the greatest ever from the 12-yard spot. That is the bare statistics, and ignores the pure quality and genius of many of the goals and play. Perhaps Grealish will reach the club career heights that Matt did, but at the moment he is not even close.

Possible, but his background was highly suspicious to the extent I believe, that the PL changed their rules after he took over to prevent someone of a similar ilk taking over a PL club again. That suggests she was more keen to divest her shares at a considerable profit than in the identity of the new owner.

I do feel aggrieved, however, at KL for saying that she needed to sell to someone who was going to take us to the next level.

I agree, I can only see us going for Armstrong as a replacement for Ings if we get an offer for him that we can't refuse. Other areas of the squad need addressing with more urgency.

That means he will be swapping them every game then 😜

Me also and for the same reason.

Personally, I would want out strongest team available against Brighton as we are more likely to get points in that game and because it is a more significant game in that we don't want to lose to them and let them close the gap. So, if anyone is being nursed back to fitness then I'd leave them out against Man City rather than the other way around, giving them a decent 7-day gap since their last match.

That's what we need to toughen them up 😅

Agreed. Caleb Watts looked very good also, bright, busy and tidy. Both looked as if they might be able to make that huge step up.

Magnificent team performance, with everyone playing their part and giving 100%. Great collective defence led from the front and always dangerous on the break. Diallo's best performance yet for Saints and demonstrated tonight why Ralf has claimed that he is the future of Saints. JWP and Ings pure inspiration for the world class goal. KWP was excellent against Mane. Ralf's pure, uncontrolled show of passion at the end was the icing on the cake. Happy New Year Saints ... you have lit up a gloomy day.

That’s the spirit

very good summary

Ian Branfoot

First class !!! that old footage brought a tear to the eye

Totally agree

It is a fair question, a big factor as with any purchase will be the sale price.

Agreed. I really liked the fact that he was demanding the ball from the moment he came on the pitch and was then looking for the forward pass rather than the 5 yard sideways pass. That is especially impressive on your first match for a club with new teammates. It suggests someone who not only has confidence but also wants to be a starting player not just a squad player. High hopes for him and wish him the best of luck.

I agree

You're right, he controlled the game. Havent seen him play like that since though

He wasn't though, was he.

Very poor aerially

From Stephens?

Nice memory, thanks for posting this.