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https://theathletic.com/4196667/2023/02/14/jesse-marsch-southampton-manager/

Why would anyone think that it'd be a good idea to bring back the bloke who had Saints 90th out of 92 teams during 2022?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/13/southampton-hold-talks-with-jesse-marsch-after-dismissal-of-jones

Well that's at least some good news this morning.

In any properly accountable organisation the person or persons who installed a manager displaying such incompetence would be following him out of the door. I'll not be holding my breathe though.

Completely unable to control the game against 10 men. That in itself is a sackable offence. We're down for sure.

It's Wolves who look like they have 11 against 10. This has turned into a shambles.

Look at the way Gomes passed it into the net. That's a composed finish for you Saints.

I'd like to say it's unbelievable but it isn't.

Comical

This half called for some composure in the attacking third. Saints seems to have completely lost their heads.

Subs are too late.

It was coming.

Saints getting a bit sloppy. Maybe a bit tired. Time to freshen up.

Could do with a 2nd.

Well it's definitely a different style of football. Hardly a sideways pass to be seen.

Important to keep 11 on the pitch. I reckon there's at least one more red in the ref's locker yet.

What was Lemina's second yellow given for? Missed it.

I'm all for a bit of aggression but let's try and keep 11 on the pitch shall we.

Stupid yellow by JWP there. Ref will be looking to even up numbers.

Saints starting on the back foot.

That's a brave line-up. 😬

You'll have to explain.

I just want to get back to the actual football. The hatred and conflict surrounding Saints at the moment is doing my head in. Maybe it's a sign of old age but if I were still able to take to me seat on Saturday then I'd be fully behind the team even if I thought they were crap.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/09/nathan-jones-southampton-fans-manager-analysis "Nathan Jones his own worst enemy with time running out at Southampton".