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The goal machine strikes.

Do I detect an increased intent this half?

Hope our players were given a rocket man at half time.

Bottom line is we are securely in the play-off spots so not much to be gained by being so cautious and risk-adverse. RM is adamant we must take risks to play out from the back yet when the ball goes forward it seems we are not brave enough to try anything that might not come off. Take more risks to get the win.

We know RM won't change so probably more of the same second half. Think he needs to swap Alcaraz for Smallbone.

This smacks of an old style Saints performance where we rarely threaten and end up losing one nil.

Agree. Play-offs is our level.

Matters little because we're headed for the play-offs. Probably not quite good enough for the top two positions.

Leicester and Ipswich both winning.

Not a single shot in 30 minutes football...yawn.

Thanks sounds like a ding-dong, end to end thriller!

Judging by lack of comments assume the game is a non event.

Offset by the fact that they are without Jake Livermore.

Yes, Aribo came on and did great last week. Can he take his chance to shine today?

No Downes - must have picked up an injury. Going to be tough without him.

Could be any result today. Don't think it will define our season even if we lose as we look destined for the play-offs whatever happens.

Villa were superb last night.

Comfortable win and all good although finishing needs to improve. Unbeaten run extended and we remain top of the form league.

Got to be much more clinical with our chances. Should have scored more today.

Always knew he had it in his locker.

We need more goal attempts.

2-0 at ht will take that.

2 shots 2 goals, good work boys.

This is much better and two goals as a result. Keep it going Saints.

Typical, Manning plays shit but keeps his place. Bree has done nothing wrong but RM had to shoehorn his mate back in at the first chance.