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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

Terrible decision from the ref, they have to be better than that.

Don't like it but take it. They'll be up there at the end so no disgrace. Lots of positives most of all a pretty rock steady defence. Striker situation is desperate, that is going to cost us.

Could we just for once get a second goal and cruise the game.

They are targeting Manning atm, need to watch that

Armstrong you beauty

Need to remember this lot have won 5 and drawn one. They are no pushovers.

He's playing his old team, does weird things to players sometimes

Superb defending from Wood thete, the sort of physical presence we've needed for a long time.

How on earth will he keep fit though. He is constantly putting his body on the line.

Oh not again, Azaz this time. Just tap it in

That's a strategic injury if ever I saw one. Stewart looks bang average at the moment