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Oh I think other teams have sussed out our main threat. They have analysts too ! Plus I suspect Tonda is employing a more defensive strategy. Sacrificing a forward, Fellows it would seem, to stop conceding goals. None of that excuses the blatant misses on Saturday. 1 0 away at WHU will do nicely though.

Jack has always been more effective, when playing on the right, and next to a decent CB. It takes the pressure off him a bit and allows him to be more of a captain. Which is something this team needs. Anyway it works, don't mend it

Tonda said as much post match, I'm sure he'll learn. Bolton clearly defend very high, and he was trying to get through that. Although a bit weird, it did actually work in creating chances. Just unbelievable they missed so many of them. The lack of a second striker is really hurting us now. Other teams know that once they've shut out Larin, Saints don't have an alternative. What is the point of Mubama, he's clearly highly thought of. Pretty stellar U21 career, but if Tonda isn't going to use him then replace him with Princewill. Pointless him wasting a bench space.

Been a while since we've had a shocker of a ref like that. He robbed Saints of a win, but only after they did it to themselves over and over again. So many misses from point blank range. Hopefully they'll put that right against WHU. I thought JWP was immense today, involved everywhere. Good to see Bragg back. He's a tidy player but he has to be more disciplined, stop arguing and shirt pulling. Defensive midfielders run a gauntlet of bookings anyway, no need to add to the jeopardy. Another day those chances go in, but Bolton turned over Wolves last week, so probably best not to underestimate them. Been a good week, Saints are right in the mix, with two big games to come.

Yeah point taken, but he'll get the bird nevertheless to put him off.

This will be tougher than many think. Baz has a point to prove, he'll get stick from the stands, but he's a strong character, and I suspect after the match we'll be saying 'why didn't he play like that for us'. It will be the usual story, they'll sit deep and Saints will have to try and pick a way through their packed defence. Assuming Downes is out JWP, Bragg, and Matsuki to start in the middle. Jander to have 45 mins if required. Dobbin will probably feature again, he did well on Wednesday.

We are going to really struggle to keep him even beyond January. He's a cut above, and Germany will be calling soon. Hopefullyhe'll want to test himself in the Prem, probably our only chance of seeing him a bit longer. What a midfield we have though, ridiculous for a Championship side.

Good win, controlled the game, rested key players. Exactly what was required. Onwards and upward

Quietly impressed with Dobbin this half . Love the turns he's does. Defo a player there

Matsuki yes, well done Edozie as well

Bit of a nothing half, guess we're trying to soften up Norwich and then press the button on 60 minutes. Not sure about Abbott at RB but early days. Dobbin needs people to pass to him when he finds space. Archer had the same issue, we just don't seem to play that way. I hope Downes is ok but we have depth in midfield. Why isn't Fellows playing, always looks a handful when he's on. Better than Edozie any day. Let's hope the 2nd half is more fruitful.

Great cross from JWP, someone should have been on that.

Interesting side, I can see the point of using squad players. They'll need to be up to speed, as will almost certainly be required in the coming months. Good to see Dobbin given a go and Abbott. How about that bench though.

Start with a draw, that's ok, stay unbeaten and build momentum. A win would be a bonus. Have to forget about the -4, it makes the season feel average, when in reality it's way better than when we went up. If we had the real 17 points tonight, we'd all be sleeping very soundly. There's 36 games to go, squads will be hit by injuries and suspensions. Very few have the depth of Saints and West Ham. I'm not expecting that -4 to be wiped out until well after Christmas. In addition either Princewill will get his chance, as he's surely done enough now. Or they'll buy a striker in January. That will be the icing on the cake.

6 4 now, what a game