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No bollocks if I have to watch that fiasco so do you

I've bought a ticket, do I have to go? What a nightmare, we're going to be dumped out of the cups and gift Everton 3 valuable points. I shall have a glorious view of the whole bloody farce.

That was utterly dreadful. How could the management allow such a disintegration in form. Slow, ponderous, no movement.... none. Endless long balls easily cut out. Boring predictable set routines. They don't seem to be able to pass to each other. Goal came from Lyanco fannying about, but he was wasn't the only pne. All the defenders got caught on the ball far too frequently. That was because Cooper put three attackers on our three fragile defenders. That should have provided space elsewhere, but our srarues failed to take advantage. You can see the players hate this system and definitely have not bought in to it. Forest were garbage, they'll be down with us. As S Clarke says, it's done now. There is no coming back. I haven't heard boos like that for a long time if ever. So avoidable as well. There are good footballers in there but first Ralph and now Jones have ruined them. At the end Salisu sprinted off the pitch down the tunnel. No doubt to ring his agent. What a fiasco.

Isn't it always the way with Everton. They'll make a couple of purchases in January and will squeeze over the line. They are the 'fags' for the top 6. The only light I can see is if Saints pick up a win or two. Suddenly we're contenders and a little bit of panic sets in amongst the others. That will draw Leeds and Wolves into the mire and they aren't strong. That's a very small light obviously.

I was up in Row BB, fighting my way out so missed that. Seemed like they all got out of there pretty quickly.

KWP went to RB so I guess Pereud went LB but he was a long way forward. It was all a bit confusing tbh. That tell its own story. All went downhill from there. We were on top but that was due to aggressive fast play. No way could they maintain that. It really looked like Jones was playing for the draw, visibly took a step back. Became reactive not proactive. Dangerous strategy. No clamour for Mara, big cheers for Armstrong. Crowd were pumped from the purple patch and goal. Good vibes all round. Just wanted more of the same. The end was annoying but shouldn't let it overshadow a spirited 2nd half. What we haven't talked is just how well Fulham defended. Way above our lot.

Polite applause, the team really rallied in the 2nd half and the fans respected that. Could also be viewed as grim acceptance.

I just saw that, absolutely criminal. Adams looks up twice as his angles are narrowing. No-one there... ridiculous.

I thought that, I think being in a central midfield position gave him a fighting chance to keep up with the game

Deserved a point out of that. Better than against Brighton but we still look like a team devoid of confidence or cohesion. Work rate and aggression were good. They matched Fulham and had our strikers taken the chances during the dominant spells, then it would have been a 3 points. The issues Aribo.... omg , get Tella back twice the player. Goalkeeper needs a rest Some poor defending from all of them. Lyanco gets slated but ABK had a shocker as well today. Strikers can't shoot Manager playing for a draw, never ever do that! However jury remains out on Jones. It was better, let's hold on to that. No giving up just yet, but without some decent new players we're going down. As others have said squeeze a win and a few draws, the picture looks rosy. Looks a tall order at the moment.

Well it's better than Brighton. Look promising for a while. Bazumu fluffed his clearance straight to a Fulham player in space. Panic stations loss of composure and a freak goal gives them the lead. Aribo is AWL he is exposing AMN who looks up for it today. Not out of the game yet but midfield weaknesses are giving them room to attack.

Lovely place. Coat and Badge pub, going to be tough to leave here.

Well here we go, nicely set up in a Putney pub. Brought Lady Macca to the football today, these are desperate times so desperate measures required. Hopefully bring some luck. Costing me a fortune in G&Ts

Desperate though isn't it. Casino football just hoping it works.

I banged the drum about Stephens playing midfield. Then he did and it was a disaster. Put me firmly back in my box. I think Lyanco has a little bit more about him but only as emergency cover.

They've all been shite even Edozie missed 2 sitters. No dispute on that. So come on what's your solution for Fulham, assuming Lavia is injured.

I don't think anyone would argue with you about ABK. A real talent but he needs to be fit. Equally madness to play JWP out wide. The team needs a defensive midfielder. The lunatics let Romeu go, so we are left with pretty desperate measures. Somebody has to go in there. Lyanco is a desperate measure but he has some pace, can pass, shoot and tackle. That puts him above AMN and Diallo.

Well you are entitled to your opinion, but I am equally baffled why some have such a downer on him. Been pretty much our standout player since the world Cup. Which is saying nothing of course, but there are plenty in front of him for the chop. He cares, he works hard, he puts himself on the line and makes a lot of interceptions that I think many overlook. Yes he makes mistakes and can be reckless but he's needed at the moment. ABK is a better defender hands down but he is a youngster and needs careful handling. DCC is competing with Salisu but he seems to have what it takes. Bottom line is that our CHs are not the issue. They are exposed by a powder puff non existent midfield and dodgy full backs. Sort that out and we stand a chance. I suggested Lyanco as a short term measure. Do you have a better idea? I hope so because mine is pretty crap, but the midfield has to be strengthened somehow.

We say that but in reality how many bookings and red cards does he actually get. I still think it's worth a go, we could do with someone steaming in. Be one he'll of a first half at the very least.

Got to take what positives we can from the last 2 games. Mccarthy should play but if injured Bazuma will get another chance. AMN looks way better at RB so a defence of AMN ABK Salisu KWP is probably the best we have at the moment. Midfield is desperate. JWP, S Armstrong, and hopefully Lavia in the middle, with Edozie and Mara playing behind Adams. Keep it narrow and hope our players have learnt how to run again. If Lavia isn't available then Lyanco has to play a defensive midfielder role. He has the skills just needs to control his recklessness. JWP and S Armstrong simply cannot influence a game without somebody doing the grunt work. Not sure about Aribo, hopefully there's a role for him. Sp looking forward to this one.

That's a bit extreme and I doubt Dyche would have been able to make much of difference with the squad as it is. Jones clearly has a system he wants to play. Feels a bit direct for my tastes but so what. The issue is that he doesn't have the players available to play that system, or any I suspect. MOTD was grim viewing, and their comments were simple and to the point. Can and must do better.

January is notoriously difficult to land a decent transfer. Nobody wants to sell an asset mid season. Look how difficult it was for Newcastle and they had zillions to spend. I'm not a fan but someone like Chris Wood on loan is probably the best we can expect. In reality they could buy Mbappe but without any service even he would struggle. I reckon recall Tella, loan in Woods, somehow find a decent defensive midfielder and start blooding some youngsters. Relegation looks likely so plan for a strong bounce back. Doesn't have to be a disaster.

Oh come on not a meltdown. One is allowed to worry about a fixture congestion that the club simply does not have the resources to cope with. First time I've been lumped in with a 'generation', mine sadly is old fart. I do totally agree they should take it in their stride. They do in the EFL, so why not the Prem. Hopefully January will bring in some reinforcements.

Got to play them at some point I suppose. That's a really grim fixture pile up now. 31st Dec Fulham 4th Jan Forest 7th Jan Palace 9th/10th Jan City 14th Jan Everton No way do Saints have a squad big enough to face that lot at full strength.. Some injuries or suspension very likely. Worrying

Utd v Charlton Saints v City Forest v Wolves Newcastle v Leicester