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Lol. Even I find this whooosh moment from the gooner amusing.

Pretty fair post that. I don't agree with all of it but overall it closely resembles my views. I think the timescale point is very true.

Sigh. You cannot read.

We need a striker to challenge for a first team place. We don't need a backup striker.

A home away from home.

No we really really don't.

That definitely shouldn't be the attitude. We don't need backup.

I think it's much too early to say either way. At the moment we are scoring for fun but down the line we could have a period where we create less, especially if someone gets an injury. I would like to see another option off the bench or pushing for a starting place.

I think that in general players divide opinion but that with recent signings, there has been a majority of opinion one way or the other. Dividing opinion isn't necessarily a negative thing, but it suggests possibly that different fans look for different strengths in a cb.

I think everyone does.

I am fully aware of what a consensus is, thanks for the patronising reply. Looking at the thread, I see some saying that he has improved but is still not of the quality we are looking for, some who think he has been solid so far and some that he is exactly what we need and that we should sign him if he continues the standard he has set so far. I can see there is a consensus that he had improved from the Forest game but otherwise I see a number of differing opinions. I don't see a 'generally accepted opinion' as to his ability and whether he is what we need so far. Obviously that is entirely understandable after just two games but I think the generally accepted opinion of the likes of Lallana and Cork is that they have been great this season? That is what I would call a consensus.

I can see the club's point with this one.

I think that is they key. If we are in a strong position in January, then it will be much easier to persuade one or two quality payers to join us. If we do that then we could really bolster our chance. It's a luxury that the likes of Portsmouth can only dream of .

That is 14!

So you dispute that we have just lost one game in seven and that isn't fantastic? Seriously stop following me around the messageboard. If we only lose one or two of the next seven games, considering how difficult some of them look on paper, that for me will continue to be a fantastic start. In your world that is negative.

Fair enough I wasn't at the game, but I thought that if Forest had been more clinical that they would have scored a load more. There's no doubt in my mind that the next seven will be a sterner test than the seven just gone. Some really difficult teams and tricky away games to negotiate. We will do fantastically well to only lose one or two.

Was really pleased to see Guly get a goal yesterday after some mixed performances this season. When we got relegated, our midfield was the biggest weakness with some shocking players and no leaders in the middle of the park. Now I have to say that it looks one of the strongest units in this division. It's certainly our biggest asset and is allowing us to dominate teams. When Cork was at RB we clearly missed him hugely which just emphasises how important it is to have all the midfielders in place and firing on all cylinders.

Difficult to say but I can certainly see us having a bad result/performance or two. Forest was a very mixed performance (such a shame we were forced to have Cork at RB) and a better team would have finished us off. Luckily our attacking play is so classy that it didn't matter. Burnley v Southampton - DRAW Cardiff v Southampton - LOSS Southampton v Watford - WIN Derby v Southampton - WIN Southampton v West Ham - LOSE Reading v Southampton - WIN Southampton v Middlesbrough - Draw I think which means a dip in form and at least one of those games we will underperform and the likes of west ham will nick a win.

So why is a posters view expressing concern about aspects of a performance any less valid than a positive one? Is it not equally possible that certain posters are picking up the positives in his performance and judging him on those alone? That's the thing about opinions, it's hard to know who is being even handed and who is being overly lenient or overly harsh. That's why I responded to Steve because generally he's been a pretty even handed chap over the years. I wasn't at the game so I bow to the greater knowledge to those who were, but to pretend that at the very least it is dividing opinion is simply untrue as I showed above. That comment is a pretty ringing endorsement. Absolutely nothing wrong with that of course and that opinion is just as valid as others, but I do think that comments like that contrast with quite a few of the other opinions after yesterdays game. Fair comment?

I imagine some people have different expectations to others. For me, it was just the uncertainty and nervousness at the Forest game that was a slight concern, though that can be entirely explained by the fact that he lacked fitness and it was his first game. Whilst it sounds good that he has improved since then, bambi on ice comments are a bit of a concern as is the fact that we have little backup with Seaborne out. I would hope we would get someone in on loan in case either CB get injured.

These will go a long way to determine how our season pans out. I think we have been somewhat fortunate in our last two games that both teams were unable to take their chances. I'm not sure the likes of West Ham and Middlesborough will give us that luxury. Will be an interesting test of our abilities and if we can stay around the top fter these seven then I will be really looking for playoffs at a minimum and hoping for more.

Give it a rest. Every thread you are making a comment about me. It's a bit weird.

'Not enough of a performance from the Hoover to rave about' from upandaway 'first game i have been to this year anud thought he was our worst player not impressed at all still, its all about opinions' from redondo saint 'I thought he looked OK today, but anyway he played miles better than he did against forest!' from colehillsaint 'Still not convinced be interesting to see how he deals under pressure in an away fixture' from chip 'Better today. Still looks like Bambi on ice at times (but I'm willing to concede the weather probably played a part today). Still not as dominant in the air as I would like (but I think i've been spoilt be two seasons of the man moutain that is Jaidi)' from doddisalegend 'He looked "better, but" would be my response. The back four looked tighter, but still not infallible, but then again we had a mixed bunch playing against Forest last week. He looked better, but still not convinced he's what we needed. Lost the ball completely at one point in the second half and then eventually realised it was behind him, gave away the silly free kick they scored form and his distribution needs working on. Against that he was a bit of a lump when we needed one and got some good challenges in.' from um pahars All comments which suggest an improved performance but still some overall concerns there (much like the forest game where there were some good points but also some moments of concern too.) Compare these comments to some of the others and how can you not say there is a divide of opinion? How can you say you can't see the evidence when it is right there?

That's good to hear. I think what will be most interesting is seeing what his strengths are compared to seaborne who has his own deficiencies. I wonder who will be the best fit for the team in the long term (if we do sign him).

What tosh. I presume you missed my FIRST response after today's game, but then that wouldn't fit with your agenda and you read into things what you want. There was no selective opinions or feedback. I responded to um pahars' post because I had received a text which said similar. Besides, his post wasn't overly critical but it wasn't the ringing endorsement that some were giving him. Personally I prefer this approach anyway because we aren't bigging someone up too early and if he does show improvement every game (even though it's been just two games, that does seem the case so far) then it will be more of a pleasant surprise. Your incorrect assumptions without reading all of My responses make you look pretty foolish.