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An excellent performance from him today. Ian wright on 5live was singing his praises. Fast becoming a vital cog imo. Still be haters sadly Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

No it proves bad commentators have no place on the BBC. Plenty of iffy male ones on there as well Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

He was ok certainly for someone who hasn't played for a while. He really does seem to have been harshly judged before having a decent chance to shine. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Good post spot on and exactly where i am. A poor appointment as there was better around at the time. However we are where we are. You can't keep sacking managers without dealing with the other factors. He is not a fool but he is frustrating. Today he took a load of grief for subbing Holberg for Lemina. Like for like nought wrong with that. What the crowd could sense was another Palace as Saints fell back. His mistake was failing to put Gabbadini on. That wound everybody up and set the tone. He needs to be brave and stop these daft substitutions. Sometimes you do have to play to the gallery. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Well I took the time to read all the posts as this is an intetesting thread. Its sad when a good debate is dragged down by personal insults. It's almost as if the poster doesn't have the confidence in their opinion, so they need to spice it up a little. Like CB Fry I don't fear relegation. Football exists beyond these rarified walls. I don't want it to happen, but it won't be the end of the world. I'm sure those running the club care deeply, and are desperately trying to rectify the situation. I guess few of us feel that MP has a future at Saints. Sacking Puel may look like a mistake, but I hated his football, so I remain comfortable with that decision. If he has learnt his lesson well good luck to him. For me a new manager would add a spark, but it would also need less back seat driving from those above. The fortunes of all clubs ebb and flow with the amount of investment and quality of leadership. Saints are no different to anyone else. We've had a great run, but i have learnt over the years to enjoy it such periods as they don't last for ever. At the moment Saints are cash rich, assett poor, and have leadership which is a bit wobbly. That makes the club very vulnerable. The only good thing is that after Bertrand, we won't have to put up with any more obnoxious sales, as the rest aren't good enough. We all know it just needs a few wins, a player to start sparking. Us fans are a fickle lot and hopeless addicts. Maybe a meaningless win over a weakened Championship side, will be the catalyst to better things. Or maybe a humiliating defeat will be a bridge too far for those in charge. Even such uncertainty is exciting. I love it see you at Fulham. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

That game was lost by MP. Terrible conditions that game was never going to be pretty. At one stage i thought it might be called off. However 1st half the players did their job. What on earth did he say at half time. Sit back give them a chance!!! Give me strength. Zaha and Boufel were both nullified. It was a night for the strong and the resolute. Hodgson knew strength was needed and made the changes. What did MP do. Took off two battling midfielders (JWP was working hard) and brings on lightweight players. The premier league is a tough league. The rules are first don't lose. When that equaliser went in he should have brought on McQueen and Lemina. Told the players to go toe to toe, accept the point keep Palace near us and move on. That's how you survive. Very unhappy and off to Fulham Saturday. That won't be pretty either. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

I'd rather not Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Ballotelli has scorrd 16 goals in 21 games. There was a reason City bought him. Loon yes but also fab player. I love players who are a bit mental, adds to the spectacle. Won't happen of course but imagine a team with Sturridge Walcott Ballotelli and Boufel creating havoc.... in every sense. A bit of character in the current Saints team wouldn't go amiss. Prepare for unknown 'good value' players. Just more of the same sadly. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

That hurt didn't it, you forgot 'embarrassing'. I was there today but wanted to see motd, just to check i wasn't dreaming. It isn't difficult to see where the dressing room issues are. They are blindingly obvious when you see the game live. Tadic Redmond and VVD are obvious malcontents, but add Long to that list. He was in a major sulk today frequently hanging around way offside after an attack, moaning at other players. I have my suspicions about Hoedt as well, but no evidence just a feeling. He played ok today though. Demi Ali is a great footballer and knew that Forster can't cover low shots. Cue low shot for his goal, too easy. Not overly bothered about losing, it happens, seen worse. 19 points is a reasonable start for a new manager if the club takes action now. The lack of fight and team camaraderie really bothers me. So needed in this order. New goalkeeper New right back 2 new forwards plus a recall for Gallagher 1 attacking midfielder 2 attacking wide players or use youth players. Make PEH captain he cares. Sell VVD Redmond Long and Tadic to fund nrw players Sack MP Appoint Strachan or similar for short term fix Get in some decent coaches Send Reed to China and hide his phone Instigate double training to raise fitness levels. Practise shooting first time no 2nd touch Obviously new players and manager are crucial. Maybe given that lot MP can sort it out but doubt it. Palace game is going to be intetesting. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

I think we all need a change of mindset. Its back to the good old days of fighting relegation. A stiffer backbone is required. 19 points is a reasonable haul by xmas for a relegation scrap. Which we are in obviously. The board will have 100 mill to spend soon. As long as they don't mess it up that should see us safe. MP has to go i suspect we are all agreed on that. Experienced hand in for the next 6 months. After that major reboot and rethink. As another poster said we shouldn't be arrogant and think we are above relegation, but neither should we be that negative about our prospects. Thetes a good team in there just needs a settled run. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Cannot understand why JWP divides opinion so much. He's a good player gives 100% and is one of the few members of the squad who worries opposition managers. His deadball delivery causes panic teams pay a lot of money for that. He isn't world class and no one suggests he is. Occasionally he is lost in the game but undeserving of the criticism he receives. He played ok at Bournmouth but the game was frantic and he couldn't get into the game. Howe did a good job with his tactics. No biggy MP changed tactics and JWP at half time. Cue improvement in other games JWP comes on and gets things going. Just enjoy a British talent and encourage him. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Motm has to be stephens what a performance. The way he has been treated is disgraceful, one of stars in my opinion. He has to get games now. I thought they all played well. PEH, Romeo, and JWP did an excellent job in midfield. On the subject of JWP how can anyone say he was woeful. Put a real shift in today and was always a threat. Enjoyed that game happy with point but must beat Leicester. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Keep him, love him and make him feel wanted. I thought he played well and totally dominated the defence. However he looks lost, lonely, and struggling to find his place in the club. His ego says I'm billy big ******** give me the big time and the cash. The reality has kicked in now, he has lost the fans, I'm guessing the players as well, and I bet potential suitors will laugh at a 60 million price tag. He is one of the worlds best centre halves, I'd like to see him in red and white a while longer. Forgive and move on life is too short. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Oh has to be out and a number with him. Our one chance of landing a decent manager will be if he can bring in his own coaching team. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Got there before me! but loving that team. Sod the goalie play in their half Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

The negative vibes coming off the stands are part of the problem. Totally get why but it isn't helping. Redmond is scared of taking a risk due to the flak he receives. When he does the opposition are immediately on their heels and bingo we have a decent chance. I thought he had a better game today not our worse by any means. Having said all that this manager is obviously out of his depth, and has lost the dressing room. I have never seen a Saints team so at odds with each other and lacking team spirit. VVD may be a good player but along with Bertrand it looks like he is a toxic influence at the moment. Not a word from either this season just when a rallying call from our talismen is desperately needed. Frankly they can do one, pocket the cash And move on. Forster concerns me, does he has the mental strength to cope with the current situation. He has to be rested for his (and our) wellbeing. We are going to get sweet FA from the next 6 games, so use them to rebuild. New manager, required obviously, who believes in attacking football. Not watching MOTD Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Probably shows just how bad MP is, if Puel is getting a second look. Still a big no from me. I'm holding out for Leicester to buy Tadic Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Well that was desperate and very worrying. Brighton are bang average but by the end deserved a win. Slow slow boring football. Probably have enough to avoid relegation this year, but next year could be painful. I really didn't like Puel and MP can do one as well. Saints fans aren't daft we know our limitations, top half, possibly Europe, the odd cup run, that's our ambition (for the moment ). However above all else good football is essential. Passion, drive, pace, the occasional shot maybe. Something to suggest that the big sides will be nervous playing Saints. At the moment Saints are predictable and too easily out thought and out fought. Solution Drop Tadic Play McQueen in front of Bertrand Play just 3 out of Romeu Lemina Davis PJH jwp Play Stephens at right back as Cedric is being targeted every game now. Buy a target man Beef up the team Double training to get fit Poch style Fine them a week's wages for passing backwards or sideways unless genuinely forced to do so. Each player must have at least 3 shots per game Play the game at pace and with a bit of style. Be brave. We may lose some games but bet we win a few more as well. Anything really as I'm fed up with this. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

"I'd really like to see Stephens come in for Lemina. I think he's even more suited to that role than CB. Comfortable on the ball and he'd give us another midfield option." I think there is a growing momentum for this but I doubt a tough away game at Brighton is the best place to start. Probably better to push Van Dyke forward and bring in Hoedt. However ir will probably be JWP. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Good shout that sounds like the favourite Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Losing Lemina is a mighty blow but every team loses players over the season. We have to cope. Holberg is an obvious replacement but he's been out of the 1st team too long to be thrown straight in. Just my opinion obviously but feels risky. I get the negative vibes with JWP, he is a good player but critically lacks pace. However his high quality deliivery does put teams under pressure and I don't think we use that enough. He is the safe option so bet MP goes with him. I'm conflicted with Boufel . Has his recent renaissance been due to facing a tired opposition or are we wasting his talent. Only one way to find out I guess. A previous poster's suggestion of Stephens in midfield is a bold move but would love to see that. If it worked what a coup that would be. COYS Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

The way their going they'll win it by Christmas. Fixture list result playing them last in a world cup year. A real Billy bonus. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

I'm guessing you aren't the type for reasoned debate but I'll bite. Austin only played part of the season scored 6 EPL goals. Redmond scored 7. Hardly something to get excited about. He is lethal in the box and if we played that way he'd be your man. However Saints don't and as a result he looks slow and hopelessly out of form. How on earth he is supposed to regain form with these 10 minute cameo is beyond me. The fault does not lie with him. He needs a manager that plays to his strengths. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Good point 'effective' passing Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

My God that was poor. By the end I was willing Friend to blow the whistle because the only team that were going to score again was Newcastle. VVD is as rusty as hell, quality he may be, but get Hoedt in please. Leave VVD to subs appearances and get rid on Jan. Bertrand needs to give a toss and the manager needs to sort this out. Slow slow slow no passing, no movement, and no shooting. Davis and Boufel did try to inject some urgency but how many chances is Tadic going to get. Also well the hell do the crowd shout for Austin. He really is out of sorts. Wrong player wrong league. Hurrumph Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk