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The missus is treating me to a new laptop for Christmas, I sat on the old one and broke it back in 2021 and haven't had one since so I haven't played the desktop version of FM for years (last one I owned was 2019) so I'll be seeing the new game through fresh eyes on Christmas Day. Since then I've been playing FM22 and 23 Touch versions on the iPad and that's getting repetitive. I have been watching the FM community on Youtube who seem quite scathing of the new game, but I'm still looking forward to it.

I did the Bermondsey Beer Mile in August, because of poor forward planning it fell on a Millwall home game (I think it was their Boro defeat). I got the shits at bar number 7 and had to use a god awful toilet. I blame Millwall for no reason whatsoever. I want revenge. Millwall 0 - Saints 5.

Wednesday ran Millwall close tonight, they were rescued by their top scorer. We have more quality, let's hope we can show it again on Saturday.

Is he injured? I know there are players ahead of him bang in form right now but if he's not injured I'm surprised he's not even getting on the bench. Loan in January?

Shea Charles, Ryan Manning or Gavin Bazunu are the obvious guesses if either of the Irelands qualify. Ironically the most 'out of form' player we have will be the most likely to go currently (based on the fact USA are already guaranteed) - Downs.

You don't see a lot of right footed right wingers these days, more the "cut in and shoot on the left foot" types, but I agree he suits the position and the style so much - and even then isn't afraid to cut in when needed. Excellent performance today. I agree though, a rangy striker instead of AA that could get in on the end of the crosses would improve us, although AA has been good lately in the role Tonda has given him.

Tonda was given three games so we'll probably know more on Sunday as to whether he has the gig. After the last 4 games I wouldn't think many fans would be upset. OK, we have good players on paper, but so did Still and Tonda has got a tune out of them. Fellows is clicking, Scienza is clicking, AA is linking up well with them and even Azaz has started banging goals in. I won't go on about not liking 3 CBs, I don't, but even then Tonda has got them playing in such a way that they don't look like muffing up every minute - some of the bodies on the line defending early in the first half today was exceptional. Shit, even Baz pulled off a good save. Would I like someone more experienced in? Maybe, it depends who it is, but you can't dismiss what Tonda has done so far is excellent. Everyone has to start somewhere, and Tonda seems to fit. He speaks well too. There will be sterner tests to come, and it is how he deals with those, but we can't win every game and right now, the first team is playing fluid exciting football. I love the fact we attempting Through Balls. I'm a big fan of a through ball. We knock SR for a lot, and rightly so at times, but some of the summer transfers we made have been the business. Jander is excellent too. Now they need to get the managerial appointment right - and Tonda has done his chances the world of good.

I'm off to deal with Chelsea at work. Come on Saints, all i have on the drive is Talkshite updates.

Downes finally has his booking. Could have been worse. Banned next match. Romeu in?

Another decent showing from Manning from dead balls. Azaz also looked good again. Come on Joe, show what you can do.

Welington and Big Joe coming on soon.

Fine by me. They're 3 down. They know what could happen if we get a couple more.

Close again AA even if he knew nothing about it

I wish I had Fellows' stamina. Bloody Duracell bunny.

We are all over them. Need to take a chance.

Shot AA, wide. Break in play already for their striker.

Fatawu and Mavididi off for them, Soumare and Ayew on. That's a bonus. Edit- although Fatawu was shite that half

Even at 3 nil up and a player advantage, on top of playing well and against THAT defence, the Saints fan of 36 years in me would still like another goal or two, just to make sure. 😁

Halftime. We've had worse first halves...

Love how direct Fellows is. Him, Leo and Azaz are ripping them a new butthole

When was the last time we scored from one? United last season?

Taylor again! He's on a hatttick! We want 4!

Leo so close, good save Begovic

Get a third here and that should be game over. If it isn't already.

Come on Saints, avenge the 9 nil!