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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.

Well hopefully he stays injured for the rest of the season!

Criminally underrated by many of the forum illuminati - Jack has proven himself to be an excellent Prem player and today he was simply immense. Keep proving people wrong Jack!

That was sheer bloody heroic. Stephens and Bednarek were sensational in the center. All round, just a backs to the wall game but it was a red and white wall - I cannot remember a better performance at home for a long, long time. JWP covered every blade of grass and Romeu was immense. Having dais that, not fair to pick out individual players as that was as big a team performance as you are likely to see.

Great article in the Daily Mail about Prowsey - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8488227/Southamptons-James-Ward-Prowse-scoring-set-pieces-garden-Premier-League.html What a star he is and so grounded. Chuffed to bits for him on how things are panning out - a true role model and a Saints legend at the age of 25! Can;t believe 1 more free kick goal and he equals MLT. Also that no other player in the Prem has scored more from free kicks than him since 2017/18.

Yes but VVD came to Saints with many doubting his mindset (not his ability) as he switched off in games in Scotland and was prone to silly errors. PLaying in a more competitive league with better players allowed VVD to thrive and become the player he is now: we can't afford to buy "perfect" players and it does not fit well into our model. Look at the disastrous buys we have made trying to buy "ready made" players: Lemina, Hoedt, Vestegaard, Elyounoussi, Carillo, etc

You do realize that to get upgrades the club would have to pay millions (probably 10s of)? Where is the money tree - plus STephens has been outstanding.