The Kraken

What is that, though? I think he got picked tonight from the Saints system being so good. We've got some really good players, but we've also got others who typically stay relatively under the radar but fit in so well to the system that they are invaluable to the Saints system. A bit like Marsden was with the Bridge effect. JRod has fitted in for us very well, but there was no great clamour for him to get into this England squad before it was announced, and rightly so IMO. Its harsh to say but I hope his position is one that we strengthen upon come January.

Tell me the things he did ok? OK means that he showed he should play again. Which parts were those? I'm interested to hear.

Unfortunately a really dreadful showing from JRod.

Think you might have your Saints specs on there. He randomly shovelled it straight out of play when trying to pass, and had a "shot" from 25 yards that barely made the goal. Lallana has got better after a nervy start but hasn't yet done himself any justice whatsoever. A decent benchmark for when others slag off the likes of Welbeck, Strurridge etc.

Come on JRod. This is poor.

This Scottish keeper isn't up to much IMO.And Glasgow is correct; Chile look like Saints, England look pedestrian in comparison.

Lallana looking much sharper now; good lad.

True, and quite the benchmark. At this rate JRod won't last past half time.

That's a decent shout. Although with Rose having been out injured Naughton has featured a fair bit (although he didn't make their squad today).

I don't disagree about Fonte, he has definitely stepped up. But its extremely unlikely that he and Lovren will play in every game, injury and/or suspension could well mean that we have to rely on our backup, and I just don't see that we're anywhere near as good defensively with Hooiveld or Yoshida. If we did buy "another Lovren" then Fonte would make way and become the first reserve. For now though you're entirely right, Fonte has done a brilliant job. As for reserve GK, I reckon there's plenty of keepers who would move despite being sat on the bench most weeks. Can't say I'd say the same for a left back though. I reckon we'd perhaps be better trying to find a left footed Ivanovic, someone who is equally comfortable at left back as at centre back. They don't just grow on trees though...

A centre back, a much better backup keeper and a replacement for Ramirez (to offer a decent option to Lallana and JRod) would be my choice. Don't think we'll get all that though, maybe only 1 or at most 2 through the door (if indeed any at all).

Well said sandwich. We've come so far so soon, but a nod to the past and the achievements of NA and his staff will always be hugely appreciated by me; I will always consider Nigel Adkins a genius.

Quite frankly, no! I don't mind admitting that I never thought I'd see my team play like this. Never. Such a treat.

It's so, so much fun watching the Saints right now. I missed out on the early 80s amazing side; but goodness me, this is light years ahead of anything I've seen in a Saints shirt. I've been critical of minor things in the past but, goodness me, I consider myself lucky to be a Saints fan right now.

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Its just :lol: he's so :lol: funny :lol: all the time :lol:!

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Don't. Seriously, don't. I'll split my sides if he does that classic again. What a prankster!!!!!!111!

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Again Whelk; I've got no idea what you're trying to do. Apart from pick an argument, which seems to be your thing . I just can't work out what you're arguing against, other than that's it "me". If you've got a point (or points) that you disagree with, then fine. Address them, if you will. I'm sure I'll have a go at answering them. But it seems to me you just want to appear a bit contrary and funny, without actually asking anything. Maybe I missed it? I really don't know.

You've clearly missed the various parts of my posts (all tonight) where I said that mine is just an opinion. As are others. Not surprised you got confused though, to be honest. If you can find a post from me tonight that equalises the straw man effort you've just posted then I'll certainly apologise for it.

Is that Straw Man Part IV for Strawlock? Top work for an hour or so of M-boarder. He's normally alright, too.

I wish I could be as calm as you Tommy, asking for other nasty people to get off the forum because they make you so vewy vewy upset. I want to cry I'm so angry.

I think Tom28 is lying about his age. He's clearly Tom13 and sulking because mummy and daddy sent him to bed early.