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Not so sure Quarter final is probably the air fare. It's a bad precedent, when the WC eventually arrives back in Europe, they won't be reducing the prices.

Not sure where to put this, but my excitement at Scotland actually, possibly, reaching the world cup, has been tempered a bit by the ticket prices. Roger me sideways with a soggy marrow, anybody want a kidney.

6 games, 6 goals, continuing his scoring run from last season in the U21s. Meanwhile Saints spent millions on Downs. Bizarre decision, keeping Dom, was the far less riskier decision. Especially as he was running into form. Total conjecture as to whether he could bring that form into the Championship, but my gut tells me he will. Guess we'll see. Anyway good luck to him, Orient must be overjoyed.

Just appalling news, loved watching Lewis play, he was (and remains) an absolute monster of a player. The OP post says it all very well,and I'd echo those words. That was a tough watch this morning. Thoughts immediately go towards Dylan. How on earth is he processing this news. I'm sure the club will be looking after him as best they can. At some point I'm sure we'll have the opportunity to show our support. A MND charity collection will probably do quite well.

Yep had Everton on the rack and messed it up

Nobody wants to pile on, he's a young man who clearly isn't up to this level. Pointless moaning about it now. Just take him out of the limelight, and sort a loan in Jan. If Still selects him again then his own credibility will be shot. Archer was available, and for that matter Aribo can play that role at a stretch. Akachukwu is a an option, and maybe he is ready for the bench for the odd cameo. Serious questions need to be asked about his recruitment. They let Ballard go and buy Downs. The former is now scoring and assisting in League 1. His career is developing nicely. Downs's is in tatters.

Well it wasn't absolute rubbish I suppose, didn't lose, but from a decent looking side on Tuesday Still has messed about, and destroyed whatever cohesion we had. Bringing on Downs and not Archer was ridiculous. Playing Fellows on the wrong side, weird. Playing Frazer just upset our balance. Azaz doesn't appear to be allowed to play in a position he likes. Starting to have a few doubts about Still. I wonder if he is under pressure to play these signings. Aribo would have been a good option. What happened to Matsuki. No Robinson and no U21's considered worthy. Hard supporting Saints right now. Leicester and Coventry getting into their stride now, nasty little gap starting to appear.

Ballard scored again for Orient

Lost shape and attacking intent. Derby could take advantage of that if we aren't careful. No real identity under Still at the moment. I am starting to lean towards accepting a draw

I really want Downs to do well, but he is just no where near the standard of this league. He can't hold on to the ball, can't win a header, is easily dispossessed, and doesn't have any explosive pace. Playing him is madness at the moment

We need Fellows running at them, not fiddling around in midfield. Need Azaz on

Wood still taking no shit today and doing a fair bit of directing. Good to see. I can't see Derby finishing with 11 men, they are fouling all over the place

This is what the Championship is like, but just have to deal with it and go again

Still using his resources I guess. Disappointed that Robinson isn't on the bench, he has a spark about him.

SR probably sold JWP at the right time. They got a good price, and James got a decent contract at a vital time in his career. Good move for everyone. I thought he was fantastic for Saints. Ultimate pro, adaptable, and scored goals. We didn't have many players like him. I'd have him back in a heartbeat, he'd be a cut above what we have. However not on his wages, or for any significant transfer fee. A subsidised loan maybe, but I suspect that would mean Charles or Downes departing.

Good post and totally agree re Quarshie. He looks like a real talent but has a lot of learning to do. He is exactly the sort of talent we can hopefully take into the Premier League. Stephens is experienced and competent, particularly when he has a solid defender like Wood next to him. He can be used to take the pressure off Quarshie as and when required, that's all I meant. THB for the time being is Edward's understudy. Who would have thought.

I'm sure Still will keep the same team for Saturday. Maybe Stephens for Quarshie. Depends on the big man's fitness. He may have had a few flaky moments but also quite a few covering tackles. He is so fast, defenders don't get past him. I liked Downes and Jander v Liverpool. Might be worth linking those two up again. With such a big squad, Still is going to have to rotate a bit. I just hope it isn't for the sake of it.

Ref was MOTM for us today, about time we had one of those. Great to see Ross Stewart get a few goals. Shame on all you doubters 😳 A win is a win no matter how ugly, but there is work to do. No doubt about that. Good thing is we've got 3 points at Sheffield Utd. They didn't look that bad, and I suspect Wilder will get them cooking soon. Others will find it tougher at Bramall Lane. 3 points off the playoffs, been a good week.

Sensible to bring Downes on, he'll bring energy to the midfield.

Thats brilliant

I slagged Stewart off in the first half. Good answer from him..... well done. Now don't mess it up and go on and win this.

Problem is Wilder is a decent seasoned manager. He's clearly done his research on Saints. Utd are pressing the life out of Fellows and Azaz. That is making Saints look slow and ponderous, as they have no outlet. Utd are then able to shut off most attacks. Still just doesn't seem able to respond to these situations. Very worrying, he needs to up his game. Despite all that, Saints have got behind Utd on a few occasions and created chances. There is hope! Here we go then.

Oh what have done to deserve this. Desperate just desperate

So far Wood has saved Saints on numerous occasions. All a bit shambolic and pedestrian at the moment. Wilder has out thought Still so far. Stewart offers very little. Robinson and Archer on for the 2nd half

What a soft goal, dreadful from Quarshie