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Defo, to be avoided and he would be advised to drop that.

I wouldn't underestimate how important Walcot is in the dressing room. Youngsters need guidance and he'll be providing that. He also has the capacity to have a good game still. As Egg says Forster and Long don't offer the same value. Just need to put up with it until next year.

Long

Ralph likes an unchanged side. However I think KWP for Perraud would be a good move. Redmond for Walcott, he played well last night and deserves a chance. Subbed early if old habits arrived.

From the start I guess JWP

You can only play what's in front of you, and Saints showed their class. I think Newport were a bit overawed and it was good to see Saints being ruthless for once. Absolutely obvious that there is more competition for places now. KWP, Redmond, Elyounoussi and Diallo were excellent. Clearly up for the challenge and knocking at the door now. Valery seemed to get stronger as the game went on, and tracked back well when they had a rare attack. He's really bulked up and had a good attitude. Good to see Forster and Walcot didn't have good games. I can't see McCarthy being replaced on that performance. Good turnout from Saints fans and in good voice. However was it really necessary to have a go at their fans and ground. Newport are a club that has only just clawed it's way back into the league from oblivion. They had a lot of kids there just excited about seeing a Prem team. Be nice to think we could show a bit more class sometimes.

I suspect it will be something like. Forster Valery Bendarek Salisu KWP Rrdmond Elyounoussi Diallo Tella A Armstrong Broja

Not the club's finest hour. Marjor fiasco. That refund will cost at least 1/2 million I suspect. Someone is having a meeting without coffee on Monday morning. So avoidable, alarm bells should have rung two weeks ago. Just email out a match ticket to ST holders as a one off. That would have solved the problem and saved money.

He did have a very good game, and really should be our Captain as he is excellent on the verbal. However he has to get rid of these brain fart moments. I noticed that in the 4th quarter he was playing further forward, and was bullying any Utd player he could get near. That's what has been missing.

I've learnt over the years to enjoy these type of results for what they are. Easy to find fault, but I was expecting a 3+ defeat so...... result. Crucially it will calm down the supporter base, we aren't quite as bad as we thought. Still right in the bottom half mix, but we can at least approach those games with a bit more confidence. Tino, Stephens, and Adams were my stand outs today. I thought Diallo and KWP really stiffened the side when they came on, Pogba was losing it towards the end, always a good sign.

I'm guessing he hasn't been signed as a first choice CH. More of a squad player. Have to wait and see if he is a Lovren or Hoedt. That means that Bendarek and Salisu are first choice, with no serious compensation. This may not end well.

He doesn't really need it. He knows the club will have to cash in some time. For the moment good news.

Well I agree with your sentiment but he was in goal for the 3 1 win over Fulham in May ..... the last PL win. However Forster was in goal for the 4 wins before that. The prosecution case rests M'Lord

Arrived yesterday and I'm deep in PO territory 😀 I guess most will arrive by Saturday leaving manageable queues on Sunday. Now we just have to hope they work.

Statement from club and player. He's committed to the club and gets a pay rise to boot. Of all our players he deserves it. It doesn't mean he won't be sold next year, but if he is it will be for a decent wedge. More importantly the club will be in the driving seat. So far a good transfer window, need a decent CH to finish it off. After that the question mark cloud hangs over Ralph.

Patently obvious this is the case. The early press is unsustainable over 90 mins. Occasionally the opposition are beaten in the 1st half, or allow the game to be played at a pace Saints can survive at. I still think Ralph can turn this around, when it clicks Saints are a formidable outfit. However he needs to move away from just putting 11 athletic machines on the pitch. I am expecting Saints to be in the bottom 3 in September. Wolves, and Burnley are the turning point for me. We'd need to see something by then.

I really can't believe he thinks that. Has to do with contracts surely.

Just being realistic. Two expensive contracts to run down. Point is FF can do the job for the season. A decent CB and CM cover is a priority.

Way too early for a manager change. 1st game for goodness sake. However like many my faith in Ralph is starting to slip. Yes we have a GK issue, obviously cannot be solved until next year. Why exacerbate the situation by messing about with selections? Just ridiculous. The next two games are about avoiding a hiding. He simply will not survive another heavy defeat.

MOTD gave a warped view. Yes that was a mistake from Stephens but DCL has done that to many better defenders. By all accounts Stephens was ok over the 90 mins. He remains a competent back up. Problem is he's no 1 at the moment and that isn't good.

Sounds very plausible and probably right. However if Ralph continues to select McCarthy, it will inevitably cost him his job. That whole area needs sorting ASAP. Salisu needs time to develop and help. He has way too much to do. I like Stephens and his comments after the game told a story. He's probably a good voice in the dressing room. If he is expressing doubts publicly then perhaps there are more issues going on than we are aware.

Probably as good as you'll get at short notice and he'll slot straight in. I doubt he'll be quality enough for you to challenge top 4, but he isn't without skills. I'd prefer he'd stayed, but we'll cope and the money will help. Good luck, shove the ESL idea down their throats.

Oh please can that happen

In fairness most of our fans (including me) have that mindset at the beginning of the season, sort of comes with the territory of being a Saints fan. We really won't know until we are 7 or 8 games into the season and the new squad has settled down and found their feet, and or each other. On the positive side we scared the pants off pretty much every team we played for the first half of the season. That squad almost remains in place with some additions, so I doubt Saints will be the complete basket case some are predicting. Watching Arteta desperately trying to hold on to a draw at the Emirates was a highlight for me, and hopefully they can find that spirit again. It all came to a crashing halt when managers worked out a counter strategy and injuries exposed a thin squad. The hope is that Ralph has learnt to pick the right team and has a strategy in place when things don't go our way. If they carry on like the end of last season, then we best start looking for directions to Preston.

Yep sell, he's ok and if he stayed i wouldn't be disappointed. However 20 million is a good price. I can't see Vesty improving, he is what he is. Takes the pressure off selling JWP this year.