VectisSaint

Observation here is that we had quite a different team out yesterday first half and into second. Thought the complacents would be Stephens, Manning, Downes, Armstrong, bit only a couple of these were involved. This implies you think Archer, Matsuki, Robinson, Bragg, Fellows, Jelert, Welington, Quarshie are all also complacent, along with Downes (who is) and THB. I'm sure it is more to do with getting them fired up at half-time, which seems to be an issue. We need to come out after half-time and completely boss the midfield for the first few minutes.

He hasn't played since 20 September. Don't think he has even been in the match day squad since. Nuno dropped him as soon as he came in, guess something went on between them when they were at Forest last season.

No, I think we played 4 at the back and went 3-0 up before half time, had a nice chat at half time, conceded 2 and then went 5 at the back and by some miracle held on.

I've watched it twice and fucked if I can see Bazunu, McCarthy is there. Also didn't spot Manning (yay), perhaps he is flying direct from Dubai.

I keep reading on here how we have far too many CBs (not you), but as far as I can see we now only have 4, which I would have thought was the minimum for a 4 at the back squad. Have I missed someone? I said (jokingly) a couple of days ago that Ross is our new striker, think some took me a bit seriously, but really wouldn't be surprised if this is the thinking.

He's taller than Baz (6-3), but not Forster. 6-3 is perfectly fine for a keeper these days. Apparently average in PL is 6-2, Donnarumma though is 6-5, and Neuer is 6-4. It's not really Baz's height that is a problem, but what he does with it (i.e. can't jump).

Cor blimey Mary Poppins

Not sure but suspect McCarthy would have started in the Cup, what happens now is anyone's guess but I would get Peretz in immediately.

My first game was one of his last (Saints v Chelsea, 6 Jan 1968, lost 3-5). It may have been his last game, not quite sure he certainly joined Spurs in January 68. Saw him later, possibly 69 or 70 sitting in the stand at Highbury (yes Highbury) watching Saints v Arsenal - we drew, not sure if it was 0-0 or 2-2. He was sitting there with his leg in plaster I seem to recall, so took the opportunity to get his autograph, still have it somewhere. Just heard on the radio "a Spurs legend", no mention of Saints. Sad day when one of your boyhood heroes passes away. Wonder if Saints will honour him at our next home game.

Ross is that man.

Where has Brooks come from? Is Bree Def coming back, Jelert is better anyway. If you want change you don't want Downes involved, Bragg is better option until Charles is fit.

He isn't on any wages if he's been released. He would have to take what he can get. Don't have a problem with Wilson but he's not what we need, and presumably he's been released because he's been shit.

Back 4 or Back 5 crosses will not be stopped while Manning is playing LB. The CBs are not the problem when it comes to stopping crosses whatever the system.

Shame Celtic have acted, was quite pleased to be able to refer to Celtic as the Nancy Bhoys.

Stopping crosses is not the fault of the CBs, it is the result of having a useless LB and a non-existent RB. In a similar way much of the passing across the back is not always the fault of the CBs, but because certain players first thought always is to pass back to the back three, and strangely our LB is one of the prime examples of this, together in my opinion with Downes. Yes the CBs are useless collectively, but not all of their uselessness is directly down to them, there are other problems that need to be addressed.

To be honest if he is a competent goalkeeper he will be a step up from the current (or backup) occupier of that position in the team. I do note that he is an international, though accept that O'Bazunu is also an international for a similarly ranked team.

So which CB would you suggest is better at it? From your reply it's clear you had no idea what you posted.

Didn't realise Ross was on the pitch .

To be fair he said 'in certain positions', which I take to be 'goalkeeper'.

Surely Wood is prime russball and can't see how THB would really escape that label either. Trouble is we don't have many other options, Quarshie I suppose. Personally think Manning and Downes are the two who cause the worst of russball, always looking to pass back to the CBs instead of looking forward.

When was Baz at Norwich?

Fucked off with Sky, dropping the feed again with 6 minutes to go, and the only bit of excitement missed. That was poor, but at least Tonda changed things round a bit, the CBs all swapped positions. Clean sheet. Any other positives? Fellows certainly made.a.difference, Bragg was decent without being outstanding.

Should have been Jander instead of Downes, but otherwise not as bad as it could have been.

We will not change following Baz being Player of the Match v Brum (however stupid that was).

then you should have referenced that in your post. <disables MLG mode> 😉