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This has been absolutely awful so far. No pace, no pressing, bunch of headless individuals. What on earth has happened to our recent style of play? Djeneppo, Armstrong and Walcott have been beyond terrible with the others only marginally better. Pathetic so far

Sorry but think yourself and Saint Lard are wrong on Djenepo. He was a constant threat the 1st half and 2nd half we never got going again. Utd were panicked anytime he got the ball: Djenepo is totally unpredictable but he is not s**t.

Last couple of games have shown we are still very much a work in progress. Ralph making changes too late in the game and see absolutely zero point in bringing Long on. Long is garbage and should never put on a Saints shirt again - well past his best by date (if he ever had one). It was screaming out for DIallo to come on half way through the second half when Utd were in the ascendancy but instead Long is brought on - he could not trap a bag of cement. Walker-Peters was appalling today - giving the ball away cheaply. A strange game - 2-0 up at half time playing well for half the first half and then not in second half at all. Thought Romeu, JWP and Adams were excellent. Rest of the outfield were poor: Armstrong offered nothing, Walcott never really got in the game, back 4 were very poor and Djneppo decent 1st half appalling 2nd half. We are a long way from challenging top 6 - the last 2 games have shown that. Hopefully having Ings back will give us a bit more in the upcoming games.

The Villa game showing just how well Saints played last week

Apologies, as I am sure there are other threads out there on Theo but I can't find them! Did anyone else get a lovely warm feeling inside listening to Theo's interview post Newcastle game? Seeing the genuine joy on his face at playing for Saints and what is happening right now was lovely to see. His genuine affection for the club and way he speaks is lovely to see - I was not a fan of him returning but he has already shown how little I know. He is still rusty in front of the goal but his work rate has been phenomenal and the stints he puts in for the team is great to see: he obviously completely buys into what Ralph is doing here and looks like he is enjoying every minute of his time back here. Between him and JWP, they should both inspire the Academy graduates as to what hard work and dedication can bring. After so many dark years watching Saints, this is the best football I can remember since Nicholl's day (far slicker than Pocettino's teams and the pragmatism of Koeman's teams). Long may it continue!

What a load of old cobblers you hysterical tart! We have some very good players now and a decent strength in depth: our bench actually looked pretty strong today. Of course we would miss Ings but we are not a one player team - look at how the goals have been distributed this season so far.

Blimey - 13 from 16 points. Quite amazing that! LOL - of course I am teasing

If you had said we would beat Villa before the game anyone would have taken it. Very disappointing 2nd half display but the game was already won and Saints stopped doing what had them destroying Villa. Understandable and the injuries did not help. If we can beat Newcastle next weekend then we'll go into the International break sitting pretty: plenty of work for Ralph to do. Not least Walker-Peters who was terrible and constantly drifts into the middle. Walcott also anonymous and Armstrong gave the ball away in stupid areas. However, 13 points from 7 games (especially after the first 2 games) is a very decent return so far

Yes - what a player he has turned into. ANd to think so many wanted to sell him off saying he wasn't good enough: in his own way he is just as good as MLT. HIm and Romeu in the middle control games these days

All of the 'virtue signaling' that takes place these days is nauseating in the extreme. It is not what you say, it's what you do that counts: and Saints are way ahead of the game in terms of meeting diversity goals without having to shout it from the rooftops. Judge people on their actions not what they say.

Loved what we saw from him today when he came on (yes Everton were down to 10 men) - looked to have a good pass and vision and could be quite a player. Obviously very early days but really encouraging.

The guy, post-lockdown, was immense and today him and JWP completely shut Everton down. He's not quick but his anticipation and grit is fantastic. I really hope we give him a new contract: he's earnt it.

Except Williams is a LB and Valery is a RB........

Trouble is, Boufal is in the last year of his contract.

For the first time in several years it feels like we are a club on the up: from Semmens down. He spoke about our identity - something that has been missing for 3 years. Genuinely excited to see what the new season will bring. COuple of quality additions and we really should be pushing for top 8 again.

Any chance you think we could mug them off with two high quality additions: Fraser Forster/Angus Gunn and Wes Hoedt? Batch job 2, for the price of 1 only 20 million for the 2 😀

It wasn;t Robbie Mustoe. It was Andy Townsend

You're kidding right? He was utter dig sh**e when he came on. He can't pass, can't shoot and looks hopelessly out of his depth.

As others have said, game of 2 halves. We always struggle with Vestegaard and Hojberg in the side. Both are far too slow of thought (both slow our possession game down with their dawdling and give the opposition chance to regroup) and Hojberg's distribution is beyond awful. Cannot wait for him to leave. Vokins had a good PL debut, Adams is not going to make it: dreadful player and KWP changed the game although his crossing is poor. Unlucky not to win but clearly shows the need for at least 3 new players (striker, CM, CB) in addition to KWP. With that we could have a good season next time round.

Solid and good on the ball tonight - thought he got forward well and made himself available. Promising PL debut.

Obafemi - Adams is not good enough. Thought he had another very poor game today and he does not offer enough of a goal threat. Don;t get the love-in with Adams. He has been poor.

Saints are showing, with a couple of good signings, that we could have a really exciting season next time out. This side is no pushover any more and we play with heart, passion and more than a little skill. So pleased for Obafemi - he has more about him (from a goalscoring perspective) than Adams. Not convinced Adams is Prem quality. Great result considering the form Utd have been in.

Bournemouth have no guts or heart. Playing without any belief and look absolutely terrible

It is a joy watching Saints since the break. High tempo, pressing and fast and incisive passing. Disappointed not to win but to put that effort in after the monumental effort on Sunday is quite something. Good times ahead I think. Stephens range of passing was superb again - shame Bednarek and Bertrand were caught napping at the back and still not convinced at all by Adams.