VectisSaint

Oooh, nasty...

Did I miss the punishment handed out by Ron to Vic? What was it?

Martina actually. He was brought in as a backup at RB, CB and LB, and it was particulary pertinent for a LB as Bertrand missed the beginning of the season and so Target was the only cover.

It was his second appearance he got injured, not his debut. He had already come on as a sub the previous week and Koeman was impressed enough to give him a start against Everton. His injury was actually quite serious and kept him out for a while, but he did come back much sooner than expected. It was bad timing, it did seem that he might have made a bit of a breakthrough otherwise. Still looks to me to be too slight, he needs to bulk up a bit, but he is a decent player technically. But its another indication that Koeman has changed this season, from last, and is now less inclined to give youngsters a chance, partly because he now has a bigger squad, but partly because he has changed his philosophy.

Maybe we should be looking at Vilhenna again, he may be wanting away from Feyenoord (read down from the Chelsea bit). Seems like a few having Osvaldo moments: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35257926

We have a permanently (during matches) manned police station inside the ground, which we have to pay for, not just the Bobbies outside, which for many matches as you say are few and far between as you say. However for big grudge matches like Boscombe :-) there was a hefty police presence and those horses require a **** load of hay.

Thank you. Although to be fair Norwich had 11 men for the first 30 minutes. I don't often praise the lad but he was more than decent that day alongside Romeu.

2 league goals, lets see that would be the same number as one of our much derided (by you) midfield players in a very poor quality league... Good call

When Lukaku joined Everton they were a top 6 club. It was on loan, but they finished 5th that season.

He probably should stick to writing about coffee. As a supposed Saints supporter he should also take more care of his appearance by trying to avoid wearing cheap-looking Skate-like tracky tops [i know its not a Skate top but it was the first impression when I clicked on his profile]

Best to wait until the second part comes out when there do seem to be some intelligent questions asked.

I think a lot of people on here forget he is only just 20. Younger than a good few of those playing for the U21s last night. A big striker will nearl always take longer to develop than a small nippy striker or midfielder. Some still bleat on about jwp and his age, but he is a year older and had a lot more chance. Sam G is clearly still developing. He's not the answer to our current problems but still looks like he will be for the future. Probably would benefit from a good loan out for rest of season, Aberdeen might be a good shout, if not to a Dutch team.

Refreshing to read an article by someone with a brain. Ronald would do well to ensure Sadio and Vic take a read of this.

A Double Florin, that would be rare.

Alfie Jones was also class on his u21 debut, only 18 but showed he can step up. Looks a bright prospect for the future.

Just look at what the win against Arsenal did for us, boosted our confidence and we went on to smash West Ham and Norwich on the back of that confidence booster. Or was I dreaming?

Actually the best game he played for us was earlier this season when he played DM, can't for the life of me remember who it was against. He really isn't a winger and never will be.

You could have watched him play tonight for the u21s then you would have known. He had a decent game. It was a shocking tackle by Keane that could have severely injured the lad at the time, fortunately the injury was not as bad as feared. Think he had good reason to be upset at the time having made the breakthrough ater his debut against Man U.

Sims was excellent, especially his defensive work helping out the left back. Didn't get too much going forward, but then we were mostly playing on the break in the 2nd half, soaking up a lot of pressure from Chelsea.

Right-sided CB.

as did Stephens, Gape, Little and Sims. Seager took his goal well. Good win, slightly fortunate that Chelsea kids can't shoot.

http://m.onemk.co.uk/Karl-Robinson-Southampton-loanee-Sam-Gallagher/story-28425241-detail/story.html

The English Marian Pahars...

Seager, 1-0

Stephens in the team, so he's not going back out on loan. Gallagher not in the team, means the option is there for further loan. Good to see Fraser back, if he comes through will presumably be in contention for our 3 upcoming home games.