Saint_clark

I remember being called "Gareth Bales Southampton" in 2007. Ridiculous.

If they had anything about them they'd be able to pick us off on the break here, KWP playing right up top on the right and Bree disappearing into attacking midfield leaving only THB and Bednarek back.

Preventing a goal scoring opportunity is a red card offence. You can still commit a foul without committing that specific offence.

Their keeper looks a bit of a lump.

Means there's space for them to exploit somewhere though. Need to be careful.

See penalties all the time for off the ball fouls.

And right on cue, Baz does that. Think that's a penalty personally.

Great play. Nice to see us play the direct balls both over the top and through the defence. Good save Baz just after as well.

And a shield to match, sadly.

Not sure, looks like A. Armstrong has a free role to go where he wants.

Annoying really, guy was never given a chance. It's a joke.

Birmingham struggling to get hold of it. Lots of Saints threat in the box so far.

Thought that could have been a pen for the challenge on Smallbone. Lots of direct passing over the top so far. Watch us get a 1-0 lead and then revert to Martins preferred style of play, throwing it away.

Pompey fans, nobody at the club wants him to fail. If his style of play wins us games, great.

KWP playing right wing so far.

Early kick off on Sky mi amigo.

Harsh on Ralph, he kept himself trim.

Saints graduate and fan up top, guaranteed a goal.

No, but i've said we should give him a go and with Manning back it's the right decision to keep Bree at left back. Also the right decision to put Alcaraz, Sulemana and S. Armstrong all back in.

Patience! Get the performances right and with enough time and/or relegations, we'll start winning games.

This team has literally never played together before.

Excellent, we can turn a profit!

If Charles hadn't put in such an abysmal performance last time out i'd agree. As it is Smallbone is the right choice. I think CM is definitely an area to look to upgrade in January.

Hold onto your hats everyone. I agree 100% with the team he's picked. Good. Job. Russell. Now win the game.

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