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Well that was a strange game. We looked so comfortable in the first half - Donny offered nothing. Then we just didn't turn up after half time and the most interesting bit of the second half was the huge murmuration of starlings that was flying about in the sunset above the stadium.

No, we reverted to 3/5 after conceding the two goals.

That was very noticeable in the first half. Even when we were up the other end of the pitch. Couldn't see much of the goals from where we were, but his save from the FK in the first half was decent without being outstanding, and it looked like he pulled off a great double save at the end but I'd like to see a replay of that.

True, but they didn't have a 3-0 lead to fuck up.

I wish we were Macclesfield.

Edit: double post

That would require a degree of flexibility that Eckert has not yet shown that he possesses. Today's cup tie at Donny is the perfect opportunity for him to try something different. Let's see shall we. If he sticks with 3/5 and we get knocked out then whatever remaining goodwill he has from the fans will quickly evaporate.

TBH, whether he's on the pitch or still sunning himself in Dubai, it wouldn't make much difference to the opposition wingers chances of getting crosses into our box.

Grimsby fans might have something to say about that.

Gonna be wearing the 50th anniversary commemorative kit tomorrow then. https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/25750483.southampton-fc-announce-limited-edition-1976-kit-wear-fa-cup/ Those that get picked to play had better put in a performance worthy of wearing that shirt.

Talk of finding the best decision for him and the club also suggests he's not happy and is agitating for a move. He'll know that Peretz got his loan at Hamburg cancelled because he wasn't getting game time so will be expecting to come straight into the side, and he won't want to sit on the bench for the rest of the season if ROI quality for the WC. A move would make sense for all parties. So on that basis we'll probably take the left field option and extend his contract instead. It's the SR way.

Snow overnight last night in South Yorks. Rain forecast for today and freezing temperatures overnight tonight meaning black ice everywhere tomorrow morning. Very little chance this goes ahead I reckon.

Given how awful our CBs have been this season, if he can't displace any of them then he's got no future here IMO. Decent on the ball but a shocking lack of pace. If this frees up some funds for additions elsewhere then I'm OK with it.

Got me ticket through, but I'll actually be surprised if this goes ahead. Forecast for the next few days in this part of the world is worse than it was last weekend when they postponed their league game. Heavy snow due into Friday with a cold northerly wind.