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No question he's a decent player, frankly the type we need. However his injury record is desperate. His general fitness will be an issue as well. Nevertheless these are the type of players we need to look at. Just not too many.

The midfield does need strengthening but it isn't in the same desperate state as the defence. However the team is one injury away from it being an issue. The problem is that it will be difficult to persuade a decent player to join as back up. Ralph needs to show some leadership and sort out his differences with Lemina and Janko. Add those two and Smallbone and the midfield looks fine. The club has limited resources and really needs to focus on the defence. I would have thought two 9 0 defeats, and numerous collapses, would persuade the club to sort out that issue. Up front it is more simple, sell N'Lundulu, Obefemi, and Long. Buy a backup to Ings and Adams, that will do. I'd like to see an upgrade to Redmond and Djenepo but that can wait. Both can do a 'job, but I go no further.

Need to take our Saints spectacles off. Ward Prowse is an excellent player and the sort of dependable workhorse managers love. However at international level the game is very different. I think he is worth a place in the squad as understudy to Rice, along with Phillips. I really don't rate Henderson and he really shouldn't be in the squad. However I wouldn't go any further than that, a midfield of Rice, Foden, Mount, and Grealish is world class and we should be proud that JWP is considered part of that, even as cover. However to accommodate playing Grealish, Foden, and Mount, Southgate has to play 3 at the back and push up the full backs as wing backs to provide defensive cover. He then has problems accommodating Rashford, Sterling, Bellingham, Sancho, and Saka. Who would be an international manager. I do think that in Grealish and Saka, Southgate has players who can turn a game. It will also be interesting to see how Bellingham does, although he is very young.

I'm in Block 32 so somewhat relieved that we're being left alone, for the time being. £35 a game is fair enough, for nearly the best view in the house. Who needs a padded seat got plenty of my own natural padding. If they want to improve sales, make it easier for us to buy a beer. Every game there are massive queues of people just waiting to hand over money. In the end we don't bother. Totally botched announcement. It should be linked to a similar announcement on safe standing in the Northam/Itchen North, and Chapel. Just give the fans a choice. Watching a game from the new Spurs ground was probably the most comfortable I have ever been at a ground. Easy to do, so just get on with it.

They better not have! They wouldn't be feeling the love if crowds had been back for a while. No way would those performances been tolerated. In reality the players will be thinking about the Euros, holidays, or talking to their agent.

Well that is modern football. Unless a multi billionaire takes a fancy to Saints, that really is our pinnacle of hope. Personally I'd like to see the club forge out an identity as being a pain in the arse to the richer clubs. Occasionally earning a European place, regular cup runs, and a sense of development. Plenty of decent youngsters coming through, with experienced pros guiding them to success. That has been our ID for many years, but at the moment Saints simply aren't competitive outside of the bottom 4 or 5 clubs. Feels like the 90s again.

We're all feeling a bit raw after a horrible season but ...... we are still in the game. Battered, bruised, and fragile as hell, but crucially have another opportunity to have a go at the EPL. Plenty of teams would swap with us, no matter how crap or hopeless the situation seems. It remains to be seen whether the club is prepared to make the necessary changes, or meekly drift into relegation. Goodness knows what those changes should be. We all have our own views but its pretty clear they need to be substantial.

What a ghastly season, glad it is over. Major changes and restructuring required. I hope all those bizarre selections, and changes were to emphasise how weak the squad is. Bendarek, McCarthy, Forster, Redmond, Diallo, Minimano, Djenepo, and possibly Tella, can all have good games when others play well. However when the pressure, is on they simply cannot up their game. We've seen the team play well, so not all is lost, but new GK, CM and FB are required. Oh and Ralph to have a long hard look at his tactics.

What on earth is Ralph doing. KWP best player on the park. What's the matter is he tired!

Ralph needs to sub McCarthy now to make a point. He could have at least made an effort.

Blast I've got sky sports on Virgin, no bloody excuse not to watch it. Come on Saints let's at least finish in style.

Uninspiring team again. I don't rate McCarthy, prefer Forster, but there isn't that much between them, so I can live with that decision. Equally Bendarek has the edge over Stephens, although harsh on Jack to be dropped. Redmond up front just doesn't work for me. He is at his best when playing deeper, as he does track back. Up front he hasn't made an impact. Pointless selection, Tella has more promise and Obafemi needs a start. Very disappointed to see Minimano. Just not good enough imo. Big mistake if Saints waste precious transfer money on him. So that's Redmond to play a blinder and a hatrick from Minimano 😀

If you are of an age that you can remember them in the 70s you'd understand. Fans of my vintage have an irrational dislike of Leeds. However I will concede they were pleasing on the eye going forward. That's a big change.

Good win, 43 points looks semi respectful. Che MOTM for me, great link up play, and a goal. Considering how Jan -Mar went for Saints, I'll take a comfortable win like this. Interesting that Saints looked more balanced and stronger, when Minimano was replaced. Like Djenepo he adds very little to the team and frequently loses the ball. Thank you Mr Liverpool but no thanks. Redmond may be way too casual up front, but he does his defensive duties well. I guess that's why he is picked so often. Anyway nice to have turned the corner, bit of hope for next season.

Plus some weighty investment. Saints are a good model but need a bit more investment.

The only concession I'd give to Redmond, and I am being uber generous here, is that may be part of his game management. If he is expecting to play 90 mins. However Saints are winning so no scapegoating .... team game.

Definitely need Tella on 2nd half for Minimano or Redmond. Both are lightweight today.

The obvious thing to do is to keep him until his contract ends. Give him big love, prima dona status, and a big send off when he goes. I doubt Danny will agree. His injury record means he has a very small window to make the next big move. The only ray of hope is that he sees a move to a top 4 side as potentially moving to a bench position. He also needs to see some investment and ambition at Saints. Finishing his career at Saints has to have some attractions. However, he has his career to think about and deserves a decent move. Sadly all Saints can offer at the moment, is the limelight and a relegation battle. I for one would wish him well. They'll be another Ings/Lambert/ Beattie out there. Just have to hope the club can find them quick.

A good win but Palace have been on a similar run to Saints. They managed to beat the bottom three, which has given them security. I wouldn't be surprised if Palace are fighting with Saints to avoid the drop next year. Just keep Ings for another year, and then wish him well. He'll keep us in the EPL so worth it.

Big difference in this game is that energy levels have been sustained. Good performance on the whole. In the context of recent performances, very welcome.

Palace really do have a thing about Ward Prowse

Excellent pleased for him. More of that please

Some real agendas with Redmond. He's been ok, pushing forward and causing issues. Silly tackle but Ings did that a few weeks ago and he doesn't get slated. Adams is completely invisible, far bigger problem there imo.

Forster you beaut

I left it alone in the end and it refreshed on its own, mind bit of a shock having to pay for tickets. 6pm start is a bit sharp