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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!

Bugger behind the goal. I hate that. Still I might just see a goal. Decent team, Valery a surprise and I thought Bendarek would play. Certainly hasn't put out a weak side. Better not go to penalties.

I guess it comes from confidence plus having a unit like Salisu next to him helps. He's keeping Bendarek, who did well for Poland, on the bench That is a good sign.

He was excellent today and yes he needed to get stuck into Antonio, thats part of his job.

Cracking game, enjoyed that. West Ham are a classic Moyes team now. Huge, well organised and very dangerous. No disgrace in a point. Defence was excellent, feels good to say that for once. Something is definitely hampering JWP, he is nowhere near as mobile and was hesitant into a few tackles. Moi is just too slow. With both of them leaving space in the middle, getting the ball forward was difficult. Things improved when Diallo came on but Ralph really needs Armstrong back. Three hard fought for points, season is under way now.

Look no one is pretending he is the equivalent of Rudiger at CB. However he is a heart and soul back up CB, and a presence on the field. He steps up when required and does a good job. Ralph's style of playing does leave the CBs very exposed. I think he looks a lot more comfortable in a back three. Be interesting to see how the new CB fits in.

I thought that was an excellent game of football. End to end stuff and Saints should have won it but a point away will always do. Salisu my pick he was immense. There is no mystery to why Saints concede in the 2nd half so often. The midfield and FBs play so far up the field that as they tire the defence is over exposed, with usually just two of them back there. In the PL you are going to have the likes of bleeding Ronaldo running at you with two whippets in support. It is inevitable that goals will be conceded. Am I being too optimistic in hoping they'll address this issue. As others have observed Tino is an awesome talent, but he is an 18 yo lad who was playing his second game in a week. KWP could have easily taken his place after 60 mins with Perraud. It is all very well having talented youngsters but you need to look after them. Next 3 games look ghastly but need to get them over and done with.

They deserved that and more.

Elyounoussi goal machine

He played very well on Tuesday (had space mind) so worth a go. Tino is blowing he may need to come off

Just an opinion. Not meant to be controversial. Walcot is an experienced international and Prem player. He doesn't come across as a Billy big bollocks and hopefully can guide the youngsters we have packed our side with. Long has the same attributes but is a busted flush on the pitch now. However Theo has to offer something on the pitch as well.

Well obviously don't know for sure, so just an opinion. I base it on the fact that Walcot is an experienced international, has played at the highest level. He comes across as a good pro. That is important when you have an inexperienced squad. I'd prefer a Jimmy Case type but the club simply cannot attract those players at the moment. KD good for morale maybe, but he struggled to maintain form consistent enough for the Premier league. Worth 7 million I'm not sure. I guess time will tell.

Italians take defending very seriously. He will have been coached well. Clearly has talent so I am looking forward to seeing him play. Put him Stephens and Romeu in the team and they'll be a few opposition players hiding. Of course he could be a Hoedt, but for the moment he'll do for me. I wonder if Ralph will now play with 3 at the back as he has the players.