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I feel very self satisfied in deciding not to go tonight. Maybe I’ll regret it after the second half???

You are quite the little agitator these days Bad TWAR Wolf

I just did a google, looks like its not unique to Saints and may have been a Bristol City song, Plymouth song and Birmingham??? amongst others amongst others.

Christ on a bike, 90 mins of two teams passing around endlessly and aimlessly in their own halves, waiting for the opportunity.

I always thought that was a nod to Mick Channon, and his Wurzelese manner of speaking, I seem to recall a line "my names Mike..." but I could have dreamt hat.

I thought it was a bloke, until she spoke

I Disagree on the first point, we have been fortunate at times, games that have gone our way could easily have gone the other. I don’t know what your second point has to do with anything, we are having an “ok” season, I’ve even enjoyed the odd game, but “ok” won’t be enough at the end of the season. I think we are entitled to expect a bit more. Anyway, let’s put that one down to a post international hangover, six points to play for this week, get those points in n the bag same we’ll all feel much better.

Not just an impression. I’m pretty sure he actually said that’s exactly what he’d do when he “needed to”. He’s very much wedded to Russball, so we are stuck with unfortunately.

We have scraped a lot of wins and draws recently we didn’t especially deserve. I’ve enjoyed the ride, but I think it’s just as likely yesterday will be the start of a period of more mediocrity.

It doesn't go far enough, Portsmouth shut down with the exception of Gunwharf, which will be annexed become known as Southampton Waterfront East.

And an Obelix, it still Gauls me now!

Cool story Charles.

I think the difference in our opinions here is you are possibly basing your judgement on last season, playing in a dysfunctional team with 3 appalling managers, (having said that NJ seemed to get the best out of him). The season before his 12 goal contribution kept us up. As I said in a post above, I watch whu regularly, just to watch him. Having decent committed players around him, and players making intelligent runs is giving him the opportunity to show of his true ability. Just my opinion of course.

A tireless box to box midfielder 100% attendance record Incisive passing (A lot of his assists are not from corners) Consummate professional A lot of his assists are not from corners A ridiculously cheap acquisition in today's market

Not for me, I make a point of watching WHU games now just to watch him and I take pleasure in his success.

you have to name and shame, or at least provide some clues, you can't leave us hanging like that, its against the rules!

Nearly paid off though, if Dier's goal counted it would have been interesting.

Puel not picking his strongest team for the Europa run

As an aside, I'd be interested to know who has changed screen name from what to what? I'm sure some of the posters haven't disappeared, just re branded. Likewise who has multiple accounts.

Yes, I do. I don’t mind the championship , I’m actually enjoying it here and there, but we need to get back up asap, there is a fine line between enjoying comparative success in the championship, bolstered a sprinkling of premier league quality players, a few loans who will probably be destined for a premier league return and the benefit of the parachute payment, and the footballing oblivion that could be not too far away.

Deffo needs to shut his pie-hole and let the performances do the talking!

It’s not really making things up, you chose those words purely to belittle another posters pov. it’s speculation, supposition, conjecture, call it what you will, we all do it. if we took all speculation away from the forum and restricted ourselves to reporting facts, there wouldn’t be much left and what was left would be extremely dry. I have formed the opinion that RM is very rigid in his style of play and really isn’t that keen on players going rogue, based on what I’ve seen so far this season. Someone, probably RM, took the handbrake off against Leeds and often late in matches when we are playing catch up, but other than that it seems very rigid. I appreciate you like the guy and the regime, but I detest it and struggle to motivate myself to go to matches, despite having a season ticket for decades. I’m willing to speculate that the greater majority of fans feel the same way.

Its not nice, but they were happy with their manager, and doing well. They didn't want Rooney and he is not doing well, however that will probably turn around Saturday.

We need a convincing performance, things are on the verge of turning ugly(er). The win at Hull rebuilt a temporary bridge between the 3 amigos and the supporters, only for the bridge to become destabilised by last nights performance. The result on Saturday could be instrumental setting the tone from hereon. But then I think that about most games lately, its always going to be an uneasy relationship between the fans and the 3 amigos. Only a consistent high level of performances will settle that.

I'm happy to donate Russel to Reading as an act of neighbourly selflessness.