Mr Brightside

This.

Think it’s a shame he’s gone now rather than the summer. Of course it’s not solely down to him that we had the recent upturn, but he’s been a part of it and a settled, and dare I say almost assured, back 4 is a rare luxury for us. Perhaps KWP only agreed to come if he had assurances he’d be first choice (or Spurs insisted) then I guess no point holding on to Cedric. Also a shame as won’t get a chance to give him a clap at SMS to say thanks. Personally think he’s been a good servant, a decent right back who like most of our players gets Too much stick, but been professional, not moaned (at least don’t think so) and I wish him well.

Well let's hope during his recuperation he's been watching some basic how to defend videos. I like him, like him going forward, but defending, not convinced. But he's young so can learn, needs time. I just think, especially with his recent form, it makes no sense to lose Cedric now. Also think he's better than many on here, we'll see I guess, if he goes, how we cope.

I don’t know what to do with Danso as he’s not been given a run of games in his position of CB. That’s why I think it’s harsh to say he’s crap. If Ralph decides he doesn’t want him, fair enough. We signed him because he has potential, if he can be developed into a quality CB I’d be happy with that. I’ve said above what will happen ideally with our CB situation. I don’t think anyone has died.

My main point was the previous lazy “crap” comment was unjustified. Obviously agree we need to sign players to improve us. Ideally we’ll find a quality CB, and be willing to spend some decent money to get him. Then we’d have Stephens and Bednarek plus one more as fourth choice. If both Verstergard and Yoshie are off, and if Ralf has seen potential in Danso, all good as far as I’m concerned. If not and we let him go, also fine.

Based on what? If you’d seen him play regularly in the team at CB and he struggled then fine. He’s had a handful of games playing out of position. He’s also young and relatively inexperienced, so chucking him in at RB against the likes of Man U is never going to be easy. If we sign him as a fourth choice CB with a view to developing him for a few million, that would suggest the coaching staff have seen something in him. Fine by me. He’s young, powerful, fast, hopefully one for the future.

Stunning performance, looked like the home team. Away form has been oustanding, 4 on the bounce, very unSaints! Really seem to play with freedom away from SMS. I know it’s been said on here before it’s differnet away, we can soak up pressure and hit on the break. But that wasn’t the case today. I do think SMS gets very anxious very quickly and it must affect the players. There are so many d1cks sat near me that seem to just wait for the first mistake so they can tell Boufal, Redmond, Berttand, JWP.....how **** they are. Let’s hope we start like today against Spurs and we get behind them from the first whistle and not let those north London ****s drown us out.

Spot on, consummate pro and by all accounts a really nice guy. If he goes, wish him well.

Well, wouldn’t have predicted that walking home in the rain after seeing us ship 9, it’s a funny old game. What an amazing response from the players and manager since then. Great to watch, especially away from home and seem to be finally getting a bit of luck too. Also think a massive factor has been finally finding our best formation and not chopping and changing all the time. Both my boy’s teams won too - a perfect day!

That was such a sweet victory, I was dreading them scoring and hearing them sing our song, but kept them quiet both on and off the pitch - brilliant. So nice to be talking about positives. A midfield pair, who a few weeks ago were being slated as the the worst in the league playing like men possessed. Danny Ings showing he has it all in his locker, can score stunners as well as tap ins. A settled back four, two CBs have been excellent lately but special mention to Cedric who has struggled lately but to be fair to him was excellent yesterday. Other observations, Mike Dean is a joke, literally not fit to referee. Mourinho is a d1ck, best song was “You’re just a sh1t Pochettino”, classic, saw a fair few Spuds applaud that one. It’s impressive when the whole ground sings OWTS, like at the end yesterday, be great if we did that just before kick off every game.

I’m still after 2 or 4 tickets if anyone has spares. Cheers.

Chatting to my lad on the way back from yet another soul destroying defeat last night, asked him what he wanted to do for his birthday. Bizarrely said he wanted to go to the Arsenal game (he’s a strange lad!) Checked the website and it’s a sell out. So in the possible scenario that any of you are now regretting your decision to go, I will ‘happily’ take 2 or 4 off your hands. Please PM me if interested. Ta.

I'm not sure what's the most depressing: Our freefall from a Euro qualifying team to this bunch This bunch seemingly getting worse every week This same bunch not even trying to make up for their woeful lack of quality by demonstrating any sort of passion and desire Ralph's baffling team selections Having to put my two lads through this every other week Becoming numb to these results and performances now, can't see us surviving, hopefully getting relegated means we can rebuild a team that is entertaining to watch again. Before that happens reckon we should try the following against Arsenal: ------------McCarthy----------- Cedric Danso Bednarak Bertrand ------------Stephens-------------- Djenepo-- Hoj-- Slattery-- Boufal ------------Redmond--------------

Anyone know if we can recall Reed back from Fulham?

Agree with most of that team. Problem is Cedric is out injured. When he’s back definitely needs to play right back. Where I sit I get to watch Valery closely, he has no idea how to defend at full back / wing back, regularly caught on the wrong side and frankly looks lost most of the time. His best attribute is getting forward and running with the ball so can only see him as a winger but we would need to be braver (at home) and play 4-4-2 to accommodate. Until Cedric’s back I’d play Danso right back. He’s quick,powerful and can defend. Think many players deserve stick, but think it’s harsh for him, he’s very young, getting used to the Premier League, hasn’t been given a run in the team and played in different positions. He should get a run at centre back when Cedric is back.

Don’t think that has sunk in yet. Should have known after it took 2 hours rather than 1 to drive down and then getting drowned walking in that it wasn’t going to be a good night. No words at the moment for the performance. Will console myself with a positive. Southampton till I die sums up the excellent atmosphere in the 2nd half. In a few years many of these frauds will have gone but we’ll still be here. I’m looking forward to the players and management foregoing their wages and refunding everyone who endured that tonight.

Keeping fingers crossed it goes to 4 always...

Really enjoyed that, atmosphere was great and pretty positive for a change (apart from the d1ck behind me who was slating Boufal at every opportunity). Got there late so missed the Manure goal, so in my mind we won 1-0! Romeu was immense today.

Cheers.

Mine arrived today, my boys’ ones yesterday.

First trip to Burnley, anyone got any advice re good places to park? Going up with my boys, so more worried about a quick getaway than being close to pubs. Burnley website suggests a few so may go with the one that’s closest to the motorway.

Aha, that'll probably be it then, he's not the brightest bless him. Last time I start a rumour. Good news though, I like Obafemi, if he stays fit going to be a handful.

Hopefully this is wrong, but my son claims Obafemi indicated on Instagram tonight he might be off. Son says the post has since been deleted. Anyone else heard anything or do I need to dope test the lad?

Was thinking this too. I remember as a kid it was playground gossip in the 80’s so really can’t understand if his name was known then that this didn’t come out sooner. Tragedy he was able to stay in the shadows for so long.

You're kidding, right?!