Saint Garrett

What's the problem with Manning? He was signed for the championship? I think he's actually been pretty decent this season at times. Fraser? Wasn't he on a free? Got Prem experience, might not have worked out but you can see why we kept him on a cheap deal. Wood? £3m? Don't think he was signed for this season ultimately. I think him and Edwards were signed for a combined £6m for next season in mind. The fact we have been playing Sulemana and Onuachu this season, probably says everything you need to know about our recruitment. And doesn't really if we're any good in defence/midfield, because we have zero threat going forward and no focal point to how we play, so the ball just comes back again. Irrelevant of manager we've been utter shite regardless of which one. Outside of those that were here last season we signed: Ramsdale - been top drawer this season IMO. Fernandes - Cracking little player but can't do it on his own Edwards - signed for future Wood - signed for future Taylor - experienced LB, but not really sure why we signed him Lallana - experienced CM, but not really sure why we signed him Welington - half season, looks ok but nothing more than that Brereton Diaz - utter trash Archer - utter trash Sugawara - utter trash Cornet - utter trash Others that have gone to Goztepe - probably pointless signings

Another men against boys, miles away from being good enough, no threat going forward until Stewart came on. Physically battered all over the pitch as per 90% of games this season. Only 1 more week and we can say goodbye officially to this season. Can't wait to see the back of some of these players, with Sulemana being right up there as one of the worst signings this club has ever made. Shocking. Great to see Stewart come on and look like he could be a really good option for us next season. Wouldn't be relying on him though.

Unbeaten against them this season. Hopefully will be a bit more positive from the stands for this one. Cmon you Saints - unchanged? Rambo; KWP Stephens Bednarek THB Manning; Ugo Downes; Fernandes Sulemana; Shite Paul Weather meant to be nice (ish)...

Levi Colwill?

Who doesn't love a London away day, visiting some nice pubs and hopefully have some decent weather. The football will be terrible, and probably a waste of time. We'll probably sit in a low block again and get the pleasure of watching Onuachu bumbling about attempting to look like a footballer.

If you think he was the main person recruiting players last summer then I’m surprised, he’s he’ll have been involved, but people above him were picking the signings. Wood and Edwards were clearly bought for next season and because they were good business deals, (buying players beneath market value). I’m certain Martin had no interest in having Onuachu and Sulemana in the squad this year. Said he didn’t want Diaz or Archer too,

Most of last season.

No, but more of an understanding that we were very much underprepared, and when you have no strikers and can’t score from anywhere else on the pitch, then I’m not sticking much blame on any manager. I have larger frustrations with the general state of football in this country, and our recruitment for this season, I saw a young manager trying to play his way and gave the fan base something to get behind last season, I have a lot of sympathy for him, I think we’d be in a better state if he was still the manager of this club, and I’m sure he’ll learn from his mistakes In time. He’s not blameless by any stretch, but I am definitely surprised with the amount of shit he’s got from a minority of our fanbase this season.

When did you become so bitter? Admittedly I've avoided this place this season, so came back on here last week or so, surprised how much views have changed

Looking forward (even still) to the game and a few beers in the sunshine. This was Rusk's line up at Fulham in December. Wonder how much of it was influenced by Juric at the time. About time we got a performance from Dibling... 3412: Ramsdale; Stephens Bednarek THB; Manning Ugo Aribo KWP; Fernandes; Sulemana Dibling 433: Ramsdale; Manning THB Bednarek KWP; Ugo Aribo Fernandes; Sulemana Onuachu Dibling Stick deep, try and be solid, play on the counter attack.

Classy bloke.

I can understand people blaming him for a bit of our downfall, but I just don't see how people can dislike him. But clearly they do. I just dont get it. Always seems a top bloke to me, talks about football in a really interesting manner, and he's still such a young coach. Will be really interesting to see where his career goes, can see it going either way if the right opportunities arise. Sure he'll get an ovation the next time he's at St Marys.

Squad will probably consist of the current players: GK: Bazunu, McCarthy, Lumley RB: Bree LB: Manning, Wellington CB: Stephens, Bednarek, Edwards, Wood, Sanda CM: Downes, Charles, Smallbone, Lallana Wide/Attacking: Edozie, Armstrong, Fraser ST: Might see offers for Bednarek, Downes, but can't see anyone else going really unless its on the clubs terms. Assumed Leaving: Ramsdale, KWP, Taylor, ABK, THB, Sugawara, Fernandes, Dibling, Gronbaek, Sulemana, Dibling, Archer, Ugochukwu, Larios, Onuachu, Stewart, 16 players, maybe best part of £1m a week off the books... Probably need RB CM AM Winger 3 strikers assuming they all leave.

Assume we have to keep Rollbit as the sponsor next season ?!

Axminster. 👍

Well I’d probably go with the following team today, Lallana in for the “voice” over Fernandes. Happy for Fernandes to start though as he’s class. Wonder if we might go with 1 “pivot” in Downes given it’s Ipswich. I want a LB at LB please. Don’t mind who starts RB. Diaz playing through the middle to give us a focal point. Wouldn’t mind seeing Cornet start either. Too many players… Ramsdale Suga THB Bednarek Taylor Ugo Downes Dibling Lallana Fraser Diaz

We’re 4 games in, a load of new players and 3 games of expect us to lose anyway (Newcastle, Brentford and United) Dont think we need to hit the panic button yet. I absolutely trust Martin, and if we go down then I back him to bring us back up next season.

Squad is in a bit of an odd place right now. Everyone is probably starting with Ramsdale Bednarek Downes The rest you can make an argument for/against 5 or 4 at the back Which 2 of KWP/Suga/Taylor will start? Very harsh to leave out either Suga or KWP but we need some balance on the left. THB & Stephens looking short of quality and confidence right now. Could also include Bednarek in the same argument Which 2 of Fernandes/Ugo/Lallana/Dibling/Smallbone/Aribo will start alongside Downes Will Dibling be thrown in from the start? Diaz, Armstrong, Archer have all looked pretty ineffective, mainly due to the tactics. Do we drop Diaz & Armstrong? Who plays in the wide areas? Will depend if its 433 or 5-5 formation. Are Cornet/Fraser fit enough to start, probably not? Personally I'd probably go with the following, however may be too many new faces. Will not be surprised to see Aribo/Smallbone start...! Ramsdale; KWP Bednarek THB Taylor; Ugochukwu Downes Fernandes; Dibling Archer Armstrong I just think we are largely shit when we play 3 at the back. Bit of pace up front to try and get in behind Utd. Wouldn't be against Lallana coming in, as he still has that bit of class and experience about him. There are still so many questions, and we have undoubtedly got a bloated squad. Personally I'm partly dreading it because I'm on a stag doo on Thursday/Friday then straight to the pub Sat before the game...! COYS

11th September... Got 3 tickets to sell for this, if anyone is interested. Looking for face value (£93) for them. Also happy to sell just 2 of them if you only want 2...

Parents always loved them, so they were the sound of my childhood. I Saw them in Philadelphia in 2000 when I was 10, again in 2005 at the Rose Bowl, and again at Wembley in 2009 before they split. Seen NGHFB & LG multiple times in recent years including Knebworth a few years ago. Absolutely epic. Managed to grab 2 tickets for me and the wife for the Saturday night in Cardiff on Saturday morning before the "dynamic pricing" got involved, and I'm absolutely buzzing. Feel incredibly lucky to have got tickets, as some of the stories you hear of people getting to the front of the queue and then it kicking them out are crazy. Enjoy...

Makes complete sense assuming KWP stays. We will have KWP and Taylor ahead of him.

Nope I don’t ! Just don’t rate Archer and hoping Stewart might be fit. Martin name checked him in post match interview and this is great opportunity to give him some minutes and will give us a focal point, no idea if fit though.

Not sure where we are with injuries tbh, but would go something like the following. Bijlow / Lumley Bree Edwards Wood Taylor Ugochukwu Fernandes Dibling Amo Stewart Edozie

Also not true.

It's true, he didnt want to go, and definitely didn't want to go to West Ham. But ultimately they were the only club who came in for him in the end, which was why the fee was relatively low for such a good player. It will be interesting to see what happens with him in the next few weeks.