Toussaint

The “Duke” , brilliant, took longer than it should have to work it out.

Honestly Harry, if we took this current Saints team to the championship we would blow it apart. The trouble is we won’t have this team in the championship.

I don’t think he is quick, his legs, being only 18 inches long, create the illusion of speed. They whir along like the wings of a bumblebee without covering much ground.

Agreed, he is nowhere near dynamic enough for Juric.

I really liked the two new boys that started Saturday and I think Juric is an infinitely more experienced than the succession of second rate managers that preceded him, so personally I’m feeling a bit more optimistic.

Do you not think we maybe turning a corner on that one?

That is true, but we finished a distant 4th with that team. I think we will need to be stronger this time, we will have Leicester and Ipswich to overcome, plus some strong sides who will lose out this year. The only one I remotely care about is Archer, as he hasn't really had a much of chance under Ivan, and to me he seems to have something about him. I am one of those who would like to see a comprehensive clear out of the players who took us down last time. We need a good refresh IMO, which has already started with the new manager, the incoming DoF, SR changes and so on.

Not if we replace them with equal or better players.

Has he twisted it? Seems reasonable to draw the conclusion all is not well.

Yes, I refer you to exhibit A, he plays for Southampton who are in the premier league, therefore he is a premier league player. I rest my case ladies and gentlemen of the jury.

Yes, but apparently without the requisite panache, so it really needs to be disregarded.

I don’t think people are necessarily changing with the wind, not that there is anything wrong with changing your mind, but there has always been a lot of support for him on here and a lot of us thought Martin wasn’t giving him a fair go.

He’s fast in a straight line, very strong, great attitude, good with his feet, causes panic in opposition defences and has scored two goals in the last three games and you want him dropped?

He had a really good game, I’m not sure why he would get stick?

New heroes

Superstars

Brilliant debut performance

I find it even odder that we have to go so balls deep into one particular style of play, when did this philosophical footballing dogma become a thing?

Why would he want to be here when our useless manager didn’t rate him? Let’s see if he’s like Broja all over again, in fact let’s see if Broja is like Broja in a season or two.

If that worked I’d be England’s number 1 !

They are going to be sadly disappointed on this occasion!

Easy win Saints

Give it a rest.

You have to feel a.bit for Saints Loyal, he is only released under strict supervision 1 weekend a month, so he gets a bit uppity if anything triggers him. I hear he was fine until he had the COVID vaccine?

Well, it has affected outcomes this season.