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Nothing new there we didn't already know. The comments on Bendarek were harsh but hard to argue with. Why ABK hasn't been given a chance is beyond me. I mean how much worse could it be. I'm starting to think there isn't much to look forward to next season. What on earth will we be left with to watch.

It really is embarrassing and bloody miserable now. As usual rallied for 10 mins and gave us hope, but Bournemouth were significantly better, and just stepped up a gear to put us back in our box. Just need to hang in there for 3 more points from the remaining games.

Please somebody make it stop

Jesus racist wankers on the way to the ground. Just had several barneys, I really need them today Patriotic Alliance my arse. Deport the lot of them and replace with Syrian Doctors. I'll take a draw today COYS

Good opening post, hard to disagree with any of that, or subsequent posters. There are some good innovative managers in the Championship and beyond. Sadly there are useless ones as well. SR need to be sensible for once in who they select. I'm not so concerned about players. They won't all leave and in Wood, Charles, Edwards, Ballard, O'Brien-Whitmarsh, and maybe Robinson there is an opportunity to start building a new dynasty. Promotion is obviously important, but next season has to be entertaining as well. Perhaps the odd attack would be nice. Saints fans need to feel some love, because otherwise the club will start spiralling on and off the field.

I wouldn't get too exercised by Juric. He is clearly just a caretaker until the end of the season. A short term contract and zero support in the transfer window tells us that. His short tenure is allowing the club to clear out some of the deadwood. I presume the new Technical director will bring in someone on a more long term contract. Let's hope it gives us hapless fans something to cheer.

Now I don't disagree with this at all. However the modern game, at the elite level, requires a lot of pace and physically presence. Those two tend to be mutually exclusive. There are exceptions, Messi is an obvious one, but most Prem teams have some absolute monsters in their team. The more lightweight players have raw pace to give them an edge. Saints seem to have very limited resources in either category, so it's no surprise they are struggling. I wouldn't damm the whole team but substantial investment in the right areas is required. I've major issues with Juric's formation, but I'd echo his Lordships sentiments on the fact that he can clearly see where a player is too weak. It's a start I guess

I think comments here are missing the obvious. Downes went from Swansea to West Ham (a dream move), to be ignored and sent on loan must have been devastating. He showed his worth last year in a system that suited him. As the season has unrolled so has his career. Failing twice in the Premier League will be a bitter pill for him. I don't believe for a second that he doesn't step on that pitch and give everything he can. However at the moment he appears to be struggling with the system and his own self belief. Hopefully he can recover next season.

Sooo predictable

Ha ha Fernandes stopped Sully showboating there

There is clearly an issue, or at least one the coaches at Saints can see and we are bemused by. On the few times I've seen him play he has looked decent. Problem is he is lightweight and maybe they think he simply can't physically compete. Personally I think that's nonsense, there are plenty of smaller players who make the grade. I reckon this is more about the money. A very disappointing deal.

I think we've seen enough to know he's a good player. However I think he's been damaged by the chaos around him this season. He looks punch drunk with the constant pressure and defeats. He clearly needs time to adjust to Juric's style (they all do). I quite like the way the CBs maraude forward, but I'm as a nervous when I see THB on the wing, as I am when Sulemana is in defence. That needs work. I thought Aribo had a great game yesterday. We all thought OMG when he moved into defence, but he actually equipped himself well. Sulemana is becoming quite a weapon. Need to keep him fit. He scares defenders.

Some very weird substitutions today.

This game does not need Lallana

What on earth is wrong with Hardwood Bellis. He seems to be cruising for a red. Oliver has spoken to him several times already. He needs to come off. Edit Miles behind hete, he has come off. Why not ABK

Excellent from Joe, well taken. Proper Championship game this

Every week same gag .... brilliant

Or maybe, just maybe, they see a decent competitive footballer who won't let them down. The dogs abuse he gets on here is totally unwarranted. The two sendings off were stupid and he deserved stick for that, but he's no worse or better than any of our other defenders.

I really couldn't care less who SR sell. Archer isn't a bad player but hardly set the world on fire here. Outside of Dibling and Fernandes, it's hard to raise enthusiasm for keeping any of the others. I guess Downes, Wood, THB, and Armstrong are reasonable for the Championship but if SR are serious about the club's ambitions there needs to be a major overhaul.

It really is ridiculous, the whole going to the screen nonsense is a waste of time. It's a ref looking at VAR, he just needs to say 'it's a penalty mate' and move on quickly. Offside can be managed by AI, they just need to trust the technology. Having seen MOTD, both decisions yesterday were correct, but for me that's not the issue. I didn't like them and I shall moan about it, but it's the time taken that cements frustration and unrest. It's bollocks and has ruined the game.

Absolutely and any other youngsters they'll be relying on next year. Has to be done carefully. Cameos off the bench mainly, but they need to be given a chance.

Another ghastly defeat, lots of dejected people walking away this evening. Just relegate us now shouted someone near us. I agree please just make it stop. Newcastle simply played effective give and go tactics against our lumbering midfield. First goal Ugochukwa totally lost his man. He was so slow reacting. Ridiculous long wait for VAR. I can accept a soft penalty and it was very soft, but why drag it out. Just ruins the game. Similar with the offside, if it isn't clear then go immediately with the refs decision. Fernandes as usual a cut above. I thought Bree and Bendarek stuck at it but the rest just too easily out fought and out thought. Always a bad sign when the players repeatedly pass backwards.

That's probably the plan in the 2nd half. Too late by then.

Oh we are doomed aren't we. I can see another 5 against coming. At least I get a badge on my pie. So there's that.

Once Sulemana and Ugochukwa came on, the best Saints team was on the pitch. Cue a late 2nd half the same as the 1st half against Utd. Clearly they can be competitive but need reinforcements, as the squad simply cannot sustain the same level of football. Glad we had something to raise our spirits at the end.