Matthew Le God

This isn't an argument, you want 12 next door.

No, but is that a compelling reason not to do it? It should be on merit, not nationality! The PL wants the best players from around the world, so why not the best officials hired from around the world?

You can separate them... if you hired the best refs from around the world rather than limiting yourself to largely just English ones. Opening up the market for the best refs improves the use of VAR, in the same way the influx of foreign players into the PL significantly increased the quality level of the players in the league.

Juric uses a fast paced style and will have a higher quality of player in his midfield next season in the Championship relative to the majority of opponents compared to our struggles this season. So why wouldn't it work?

Why wouldn't it work in the Championship given we'd have a higher quality of player vs the majority of opponents? Or if we return to the PL and if we finally sort out our recruitment under the potentially soon-to-arrive Johannes Spors overseeing it?

Juric's style is faster, significantly faster than Martin's. We are a lost cause whatever we do with this squad. That doesn't mean three at the back is a bad idea.

5 points for Martin

Slow Martinball was disastrous. Juric's football is a lot quicker. We just lack PL quality in many areas whatever formation or style of play we use.

Why is that relevant?

Why? The issue isn't the formation, the issue is the quality of the players in the formation. Teams are capable of getting a back three formation to work effectively, but sadly not us (yet).

The idea of using VAR isn't the issue, it is the people using it. If the Premier League hired the best officials from around the world then VAR would be significantly better. Instead, they largely stick to English referees.

So that it ends like this?

On loan, then signed by Bournemouth for £20m https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40454293

Juric confirmed that is what they are looking to do with Bazunu, so it is more than just a rumour. Can also add Juric has said they are looking to loan out Amo-Ameyaw and Taylor (press linked him to Hull City).

All part of the masterplan!

Up to 8th place, 5 points away from 3rd (playoff place)

Another win!

The BBC have Brereton Díaz on the left in a 4231 with Tom Cannon as the central player.

Saints winning 1-0 currently vs Chelsea

A good save is a good save regardless of the level of football.

Two great saves from Bazunu so far.

Saints u21s vs Chelsea live on YouTube at 7pm https://www.youtube.com/live/NWAutKh6w5o

No longer at the club (which is a shame), but sold for a healthy profit.

Andre Garcia as a 16/17 year old this season has played roughly 20 League One games, so is already ahead of most of his age group for experience.