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Good half, both THB and Stephens look more comfortable with Nathan 'Brick Wall's Wood taking responsibility for aerial balls. Frazer is very busy and both Robinson and Archer are keeping Watford's defence busy. On top and hopefully that continues, but I hate 1 0 as you just can't relax. It could all go to horribly wrong yet.

Keep my mouth shut I think, Wood gives away a free kick and Azaz can't hold on to the ball

Wood looking solid, like to see that. Azaz acting as a pivot for lots of moves. Definitely look a more cohesive group of players

Great start, that Watford defence looks as iffy as ours

Probably can't whilst Ramsdale is still on the books. I can see Newcastle returning him to sender next year. Johansson is class and would demand the no1 position. That would lead to complications. I really think Ramsdale should have stayed and knuckled down. His career is going nowhere at the moment. He is in danger of becoming a big wage problem,as well as being a complete Jonah. Even West Ham wouldn't touch him. We are going to have to suck this one up I fear.

What on earth is wrong with these clubs. Did they not see the state of Southampton last year. We absolutely stank out the PL and were rightly dumped out early doors. Yet they seem willing to buy the very same players responsible. THB is a great player, love him and his attitude, but boy does he have a rebuilding job to do. I can't see Palace taking that much of a risk. I rarely feel sorry for other teams, but Palace are being taken apart just like any other team that gets in that position.

Exciting day yesterday but sometimes I lament the days of a small Echo byline 'Southampton have completed the transfer of ....', it avoided disappointment. Well except when the name was Frank Saul. A few on here will understand. What little PL quality we had has gone. Replaced with decent Championship players. Whether any can make it at the top level remains to be seen. Got to make it back first. Two positive points, the toxic losing mentality must be watered down now. Secondly this squad should, if necessary, be resilient enough for another push next season. As a fan base we probably need to come to terms with that. Could be playing West Ham and Man Utd then though.

We all knew Fernandes was going, why the surprise. If Saints wanted to keep him then don't get relegated. Agree with a previous poster I think he was burnt out from last year. Not surprised, he gave his all. £40 million will do, prefer more but with the world cup next year, he needs PL football. West Ham though, bad bad move for him. Wish him well though

Rubbish .... that's us out then

Poor Palace don't even get the easy route

This draw isn't happening until midnight is it

That's was great , just love a bit of Utd pain.

Seeing as how he has been one of our best players, so far, why would you consider it. Although I totally get why we would want to move to that position. Doubt Still is ditching his preferred defensive formation anytime soon. Baz THB Stephens Quarshie Raz Fernandes Charles Downes, Frazer Archer Robinson Tough on Wood but big Q can use his left foot I think. If Fernandes has been sold, or about to be, then Matsuki in his place. Strong bench whatever happens.

I think Wood and Taylor have been very harshly dealt with. Both tough seasoned Championship players. Exactly what we need for this season. Crucially it gives time for THB to rediscover his game. Absolutely need some creativity in this team. Robinson can't do it all on his own.

Good win, needed that. I thought Wood and Quarshie looked very solid. Nathan takes no shit and that's what we need. He took the pressure off Quarshie. Norwich were poor but you can only beat what's in front of you. More positives than negatives for once. BBD and Downs looked decidedly average. The latter needs time but BBD needs to go. Let's see what the impact is on Saturday, another tough game

Wee man

I know he's a bit battered but Wood has put some crunching tackles in today.

Bit of a mis communication between Archer and Stewart, because Archer doesn't speak fucking donkey. How did Ross not score there.

Well done Cam

The Archer we bought, shoots on sight there. What have we done to him

Probably due to the whack on the nose Saturday. Had to change his shirt due to bleeding.

I share your frustration but don't hold your breath. The squad is too big and unless they ship out a bunch quickly, there is no room, or time to get replacements in. Unbelievably ABK, Edozie, Smallbone, Aribo, and Taylor are still on the books. They must be 12 to 15 million of wages right there. How inept to allow yourself to get in that position. Mads was a good signing, for the championship, oven ready FB. I just hope they have a few more of those lined up.

Nothing was ever decided in August so no need to panic just yet. Stoke fully deserved that win, better drilled and organised. Felt like the Forest game last year. Martin was absolutely schooled by Nuno, and Robbins did the same yesterday. Why Saints didn't go for him, when he was available is beyond me, he's a good manager. Yesterday just confirmed what we all knew anyway. It is going to be a long hard slog this year with highs and lows. So far the forward line looks totally ineffective, just like last year. At the moment all Still can do is focus on a couple of the strikers and hope they start clicking. Armstrong out wide with Stewart in the middle seems the only feasible option to me, and that isn't brilliant. Archer and BBD have to be sold or loaned to make room for a big signing.

I'll probably be labelled a heretic for this, but I thought Fernandes looked very ordinary today. Really didn't seem on it at all. Downes had a poor game, it is in his DNA to recycle the ball, he just cannot push forward. Wood looked ok , and as others have said, Frazer got stuck in and did his job. 2nd Stoke goal was class, none of our strikers could do that. Deserved win for Stoke but boy do we need some strikers. Downs made so many runs but our players were too busy passing it sideways to notice. Early days no need to panic, just learn and sort it out.

It's a good deal all round really. Decent cash for Saints, bags of potential for Everton, but they've work to do there. Good move for Tyler, he won't be kicked into oblivion, and Moyes is as well placed as anyone to develop him. Good luck to him.