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Good grief it's cold up here. Bit of a mental lineup against Liverpool but hey it might work.

I think he is still getting to grips with the style of football in the UK. That will take time and he needs to communicate with the other 2 CBs. He is clearly a dynamic player. He really goes for it and has good anticipation. His passing and attacking threat add a new dimension as well. Time will tell whether he is good enough to maintain a place, but he isn't a disaster.

Just back M27 closed, had to go old school route. Great win, I was worried Villa would up their game against Saints. Backs against the wall and all out. That lasted 3 minutes😀 Great 1st half. Some lovely football. They were always going to go for it 2nd half as they are no mugs. Saints got down and ugly and comfortably held Villa at bay. Villa should have been down to 10. Utter bottle job from the ref. Great shift from Adams and I like the cut of Lyanco's jib. Don't think Bendarek does though. Dropped him right in it at the end.

Nobody is doubting how good Salisu looks at the moment. Absolute gem in the making, but there is a long way to go. Saints are clearly following the Dortmund model, and will sell big at some point. That model also includes having a replacement ready. When Newcastle spend big in January, they'll go for experience and big names. Mings, Coady, Tarkowski, or any number of Italians, are more likely to be on their radar. Anyway if they really want Salisu, please make a cheque out for £100 million.

I agree with that, except A Armstrong. I thought he did well. His pace caused the Chelsea defence all sorts of issues. Think we need to be patient with him.

If injury time had gone on any longer I'd have collapsed. It was brilliant, they threw everything at Chelsea. 2000+ Saints fans roaring them on and they really responded. Salisu was MOTM for me by a country mile. I think we are just getting use to his performances. Going to be hard to keep him. Lyanco played very well, knackered at the end but boy does he care. Love his passion. I saw him live at Sheffield and you could see there was a player in there. He just needs time to adjust to the EPL. Forster had a very good game, but the contract situation means he is on his way. We just have to live with that. Nobody has mentioned KWP he was fabulous. His covering tackle at the death was seismic. He has to play. Really positive night. Result was a shame but we had a lot of 2nd string players out there so to go so close remains creditable. Had a lot worse nights at Stamford Bridge. Negatives are Walcott. I'm afraid time has caught up with him. Valery had some good moments and had a hand in the goal. However in defense he was a weak link, that was very clear. Lyanco needs a Prem game soon and I'd like to see Armstrong team up with Broja. I need a lie down after that. COYS

Annoying result but (and I'm grasping here) it does at least keep Burnley below Saints. There can be no doubt we are in a relegation dog fight this year, results like this keep our head above water. October and I'm already looking at results this way 😲 So Watford next ..... oh

I genuinely can't remember. Sheffield last year i think. That can't be right can it

The cold hard truth is that if Saints were taken over by the Saudis, the majority of fans would be reacting the same as Newcastle fans. As far as I am concerned they'll be just another fat cat club I can enjoy Saints upsetting on a few occasions. To keep things regional, I wouldn't be surprised to see Sky push a minted owner our way or more likely Bristol. Personally I'm not bothered. I don't care which league Saints are in (well I do but you get my point). I'll enjoy watching them wherever. The Championship certainly isn't a bad league, and we can't be far from a PL2 now. A back door way to a super league.

Well thats an opinion you are entitled to on Redmond. Various managers, pundits, and a fair few on here disagree. Don't get me wrong I'd prefer a better option. Let's agree on Tino, hell of a talent. Watch Newcastle offer 100 million now.

I missed out Paine, Channon, Keegan, Davies, and Chivers. Its hard to project these players forward as football was so different then. On reflection I'd select Chivers over Shearer. However I couldn't drop any of Ball, Case, Williams, or LeTissier for them, or the likes of Pahars or Ecklund. So hard. Not even Newcastle could afford that team!

You never saw Golac play then. Would walk into any team. Well charge whilst scattering other players.

Decent experienced Premier League player helps young 18 year old talent. That is funny why?

In fairness you could just list the 1984 team. Those of us a bit ancient, will name players alien to youngsters on here, but here goes. Shilton Golac Wright Van Dyke Bridge Ball Williams Case LeTissier Shearer Moran If you didn't see Williams Golac Wright or Moran play you missed out on real legends. What a team that would be. Subs bench Neimi Hollywood McGrath Bale Mane Keegan Wallace Chivers

Most teams will lose to Chelsea. No disgrace in the result but I am annoyed by the number of cards. Some indiscipline from pros there. It will cost Saints later in the year. Armstrong and Diallo will no doubt replace JWP and Walcott, that isn't a massive downgrade if at all. I like Diallo and I think he needs more time on the pitch. I thought Redmond had a good game, but Armstrong and Walcott really were passengers. Standouts for me were McCarthy and Salisu. Suck up the result, forget it and move on. Still very tight at the bottom. Certainly isn't time to panic .... yet. That will come later in the year I suspect.

Thats a red, we'd be outraged if it was the other way. Can't be too one eyed about these things. Need to hold on now.

That will be because Redmond is playing ok and Tella is a lost boy.

Half time needs a bit of this

Regardless of the fact that the goal was disallowed, bit soft, it was terrible defending. They'll concede a hatful if that continues.

Romeu is really struggling here. Diallo needs to replace him.

Well that was terrible. If all Ralph has is pushing up Bendarek to support Long, then we could well be doomed. The focus on not conceding has killed our attacking threat. Very bad day at the office.

I didn't think he was that bad. Yes he made some mistakes, but he also made some good tackles, and his passing was excellent. One thing I noticed was that he is quite pacey for a CH. Had the look of a defensive midfielder to me. Don't get me wrong he needs time to get use to English football and our system, but give him a chance.

Chelsea away, not the best draw. We've a chance, can't be scared of them. Have to play them at some point. Behind the usual bravado, I doubt their fans think we're a push over. West Ham have City away after dumping Utd out. Bet they're happy.

Mainly when they attack Valery, he's struggling against their winger. That side is tighter now, Saints look ok I'll go no further.

Oh we will be moving!