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Not so impressive... Skate fans can gesture 11 with their hands.

Villa will probably be ok, their squad is strong. West Ham will come good too. I really think Leicester, Everton and Bournemouth are so far showing signs that they could be in trouble. Everton have a decent defence now and Leicester have a good attack but it’s the other end of their teams that they could struggle. Fulham have started surprisingly well, as have Forest who have signed a million players but I don’t know if their form will last. Definitely an interesting season and we’re ten per cent of the way to safety!

Broja has a “knock”.

Che is a good reason why clubs should have a focal point striker to lead the line. Look at Chelsea right now, blunt as you like and Leeds are bossing them with Rodrigo as their focal point. I really like Che, he may not be the most technically gifted or prolific finisher but he works his nuts off, leads the line well and has a good eye for a pass. 4 goal involvements in 2 games. We'd be stupid to sell him and hopefully we don't.

Yep without knowing how the youngsters would settle I think most Saints fans would have taken 4 points from our first three games if offered. Catching teams like Leicester when they're suffering for one reason or another is a bonus but that's no discredit to our lads who dug in. Hopefully we have caught a United side out of sorts and can get at least a point from them too. 5 or 7 points from 4 games would make for a decent start... and I think we will only get better as players settle. I still maintain we will come out of the World Cup break flying, much like we did after the first lockdown. We seem to do well after breaks.

I'd definitely like to see some youngsters here mixed with experience. Ballard and Edwards must be worth a go from the bench and Simeu will surely see some game time. I agree about Vokins, due to the lack of fit full backs he's the more experienced option to slot in due to his loan spell at Ross County. Finnigan on the bench? Maybe let the new signing youngsters rest this one ready for United at the weekend, although I'd give Mara more game time. Something like: McCarthy, Valery, Lyanco, Stephens/Simeu, Vokins, JWP, Romeu/Moi, SArmstrong, Redmondinho, AArmstrong, Mara. Depends on whether Stephens and Romeu are close to exit too. If not play both, if so switch Stu to CM and Moi comes in the 10. Surely Redmond and his proclivity for playing well against lower league opposition has to play. Not sure about Bednarek. Villa bound? I reckon it will be trickier than we think but we should have enough to get through.

On record. Watching the boxing.

They're in a place where their first XI is ok but some of their players want out and it's poisoning their atmosphere. Not to mention Vardy is on the decline, Kasper has left meaning they're putting their faith in Ward who isn't as good and injuries to the likes of Perriera aren't helping their cause. Also we 'sold' them a couple of lemons with Jannick and Ryan and their issues with FFP are hampering attempts to sign anyone. If they're not careful they could well be in a relegation battle this season. I wouldn't be surprised if Rodgers walked before the end of the season.

I don't think it's alien to Ralph that he's been under pressure but this result and the come back last week will do wonders for his confidence and decision making going forward. If he can keep it up then I'm all for him sticking around. It seems our signings have been good and possibly could make all the difference going forward. It took a brave manager to start Djenepo at left back today but he did it and respect to him for that. Subs have worked for us too, how much of that is down to Selles or him I don't know but Ralph surely has the final decision.

And unsold. It would be Saintsy to do so.

Who's their best player and CHDAJFU? 😁

Funnily enough I said this to the wife last night (Norwich fan). And nearly posted it on here that he's what we need right now. Young, decent right back that has been linked with big clubs but for some reason hasn't quite reached the heights he was expected to. It depends on the price but it makes sense to me. Gets in good positions going forward and is quick. Probably not as good defensively but can be worked on. Reminds me of Nate Clyne when we signed him from Palace, Championship player but linked with the Prem, young and with potential. Get it done Saints. Hypothetically Aarons, Garner, an attacker (Ramos?) and another CB (Chalobah?) Would make for a brilliant end to the window.

Bazunu Lyanco/Stephens ABK Salisu KWP JWP Lavia Djenepo SArmstrong Aribo Adams I have a sneaky suspicion that’ll be the line up. Stubborn Ralph sticking with the 3 at the back but perhaps with the possible departure of Bednarek one of the others lads will come in. Mara on off the bench but Aribo to start. We hope for a back 4 but typically we are struggling for the full backs to implement it.

Plays CB too... perfect for the three CBS.

He’ll need a “welcome to the Premier League” introduction from Romeu and JWP. Although knowing our luck he’ll slot straight in and pull the strings. Still it’s a good time to be playing United.

9 years ago today we signed Osvaldo. I'd take someone as talented but less of a nutbag. IMO we need 4 strikers. We have Adams, Armstrong and Mara currently unless you consider Redmond and Walcott as options upfront, or promoting Ballard. Ergo we need one striker and I have no doubt we'll bring one in. I do however think we will see Adams or AA and I think that would be a mistake. I can't see us bringing in two strikers.

Fulham signed 16 the year they went down so it'll be interesting to see how they fair.

I don't know if anyone has seen but apparently we've been linked with James Garner of Man Utd. Any news on a full back? It still needs strengthening while Tino recovers. Weren't we linked with two Spurs youngsters? I'm assuming the other one is still happening...

I'd say Mara was one of two strikers we needed with Long and Broja going out the door and Walcott being about as useful as a colander condom. We need one more, hopefully tall and physical, and that's before we let Adams or Armstrong go, if we do.

Gomez is the pick of those but very injury prone. Then Lindelof, then Chalobah, then Holding in that order. Sanchez yes please but linked with Milan. Soyuncu apparently not been as good as he was a couple of years ago according to Oeicester forum. Not sure about Boly but Everton fans think Keane is crap. From a younger perspective but with Prem experience there’s Tanganga and Adarabioyo.

Michael Branch is one that springs to mind. You could argue Osvaldo’s career probably didn’t turn out the way he expected.

Use your body and your brain if you wanna play the game

Unbelievable

...and it’s looking likely they’re going to get more money from Chelsea for Gordon.

I think back to my early years supporting football and when I became aware of Leicester really was probably '96 from playing CM. Claridge, Elliot, Izzet but the player synonymous with them for me is Heskey the battering ram. Decent side back then. Anyway Leicester away will be a tough game. A point would be nice. Leicester are going through uncertain times like us right now so it would be nice to prove their problems are worse than ours. However despite their problems they still have a very good side. I don't think Perez will score his usual hattrick against us but I think Vardy will be his usual dirty self (he dived yesterday and VAR spotted it... didn't even get booked). From the MOTD highlights their keeper Ward flapped at a few things (he did also make saves) so getting balls into the box will be key. Play like the last 20 minutes yesterday and we have a chance. Please can we not play Valery, Bednarek or Elyounoussi. I will be positive for this one and say 1-1. Depends on the line up and formation.