Toussaint

Is het tall enough for a modern CB, I was by his lack of height surprised when I first saw him play? He may make a good DM, some of his tackling and distribution was pretty good in the second half. Bit of a strange one, to small for a CB, too big for a FB.

IMO He has been a little better, but only measured against the low standards he has set. I don't know what has happened to his pace, he seems to have no acceleration and never wins a race to the ball. I don't know if his confidence has been shot. Hopefully he continues to improve to the point where he makes a significant difference, rather than doing the odd good thing here and there.

I think they got away with one as well, Shevchenko clawing, pulling and grabbing Vestagagard in the area, it was only the size difference that perhaps it didn’t register as seriously as it was. It’s one of those, anywhere else on the pitch it’s a free kick.

Yes, we frequently capitulate, we’d make the best of keepers look hapless on our off days

So has Tella

I’m no longer quite so certain we are going to get anything out of this game.

Who’s bailing?

Back in Spain

Old Silly Sue is a liability

City falling right into our not touching the ball trap, suckers

Nothing, but he is the scapegoat de jour

I think he’s just way out of his depth / comfort zone. I actually think he’ll leave at the end of the season

Don’t write it off, could keep the final score under 9

It’s not over yet, all we need is to score 3 goals and keep City out.

I think he's the best option this season because he is the only option, I can't see him maintaining or improving form next season, unless he has been carrying an injury this season. As others have said we need back up / competition for that spot. If he wants to stay and fight for the spot on a reasonable deal, shortish duration and pay reflecting his age, then I'm happy for him to stay on for a season. If not then we will need to find two left backs.

It’s true, “they didn’t like it up’em”! It’s as good a strategy as any. Saints of old always took that approach

Great as always, really enjoyed the interview with the American fan

Regardless of their defensive absentees you’d think Liverpool would still have the ability to outscore teams given the players they have. Not sure what’s gone so badly wrong there.

Ings Injury absence isn’t potentially as disastrous as it could have been, hopefully Che’s confidence will be up, Minmouse had goals in him, and I don’t think it’ll be too long before Tella starts scoring

I was never not on board, just stating I feel more comfortable now than if the Fulham gap had been reduced to four points with us playing Citeh next. That’s all old chum.

Yes, now, after Fulham lost to Spurs and we won today, but not before that, o one could be certain, we have been spiralling, had we lost today followed by a City rout, who could say?

Champions league here we come!

McBurnie is a cont

Nothing like the dreadful we have experienced recently. We are literally the worst team in the world on current form and we are one nil up, and have had a few half chances.

Not the Phoenix tomorrow though!