Saint Garrett

Could be worse, but a big blow for us. Luckily Adams has started scoring a few. Get well soon Danny, let's hope it's routine and he's back for Christmas period.

I don't particularly rate Newcastle, but they're a bit of a pain to play against. Likely to put 11 men behind the ball for 80 mins and hit us on the break in the last 10 mins. An early goal or two would be ideal...

Agree - we should be looking to improve the first XI, and then the current XI become the depth, you never move forward otherwise

He's poor and not really good enough to play in the premier league, but he has passion and was fine for us last, but playing at the peak of his ability. Wouldn't surprise me if he is off in January.

Basically a penalty getting free kicks there, he's so unbelievably good from there.

He's "found his level" I feel. I just can't see him ever being a success in the PL, he doesn't have any standout characteristics. He's not quick, he's not skillful, he's not great shooting from distance and he doesn't read the game particularly well....I'd be shocked if he comes back and is a success, but obviously if he comes back and trains to be a success in this system, and Ralph thinks he's good enough, he'll have my backing, just cant see it...

Redmond isn't playing his best football atm, but it's nice for us to have other options. He's also a decent player for us, and offfers the transition from defence to attack, and Hasenhuttl claarly sees him as a very important cog in the system. I don't expect him to be dropped / rested. Mccarthy; KWP Vest Bednarek Bertrand; Romeu JWP; Armstrong Ings Adams Redmond. Walcott Diallo and possibly Djenepo as options off the bench.

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Thats normally Walcott...!

Would arguably score more than Firmino playing up top.

I don't think there is anything to worry about. He'll be in the squad when he's ready, whether it's personal matter or an injury. Appreciate it's a bit odd that there wasn't much marketing material when he signed though. Sure if we were still in the league cup he would have played by now. Maybe he'll get a game on Sunday replacing Bednarek who was shocking on Saturday.

I think they don't have a choice but to name them, if they're at the club and we haven't filled the quota of 25. Does show how small the squad is that Hasenhuttl wants to play with though.

20 players and that includes these who are not going to play... Johnson, Tyreke Martin*Latham, Kingsley Finn*Lewis, Harry Charles John*McQueen, Samuel James*

Tell you what, there was something quite nice about only seeing the score and rewatching on MOTD like the old days. I would like access to slightly more highlights than what they show on there though.

Does it matter? Still a significant amount of money raised to the charity...fair play to the 1,300.

Ah just seen, not going to lie, I have very little interest in football that's not saints atm. Even Saints I didn't watch due to the bloody paywall.

That happened last night.

Defence of KWP, Vestergaard, Salisu, Betrand could work though...pace all around him. Diallo in to sit in front and work backwards to cover him when he's up the pitch. Think he offers way more than Stephens and Bednarek when we have the ball, and if Bednarek isn't committed to the club, I'm not bothered about him playing.

Likely the club is the one doing the leaking.

This is the article for those without a sub... This bit is slightly worrying, but as long as it's large, then I think it's ok...

Sounds like he's got something going on behind the scenes, possibly family related. Sure he'll be in the team when he's ready.

Was surprised of the link option to buy, glad that’s not been included. Still think he could be a great talent for us. Hope he has a great season

Fact is, you can subscribe to IPTV for about £50 for the year and get access to everything. Yes it's not going to be perfect, and certainly wont be Sky/BT quality, but worth a go when 1 game is £15,

A surprise, wouldnt think we'd want to let him go, unless they've decided he's never going to be good enough. Played a handful of games and cost the club a load of money.

Because it's shit, and not what football is about IMO. I dislike the whole 'football is a business' thing, (despite being well aware it is now), but this goes a step too far IMO. Look at the nonsense between Watford and Udinese for example.