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Quite right, Not pedantic at all - Morgan opting to move on; Edwards moved on. End result, not a dramatic loss for the Club. On what I've seen of JJ Morgan, I'd rue the loss of Ballard more than him. Another thing which stood out for me about last nights game, especially in the first half - what a difference having a quality goalkeeper makes. O'Leary's distribution errors should really have been punished while Peretz kept us in it at times during the first half blitz. The difference he makes is huge.

Thinking the same. Club has probably made the right decision with both JJ Morgan and Ronnie Edwards; both young, something about them, but on the evidence, no great loss. West Brom fans might be thinking the same about Tom Fellows, especially given their signing of Issac Price who looked impressive tonight. WBA look a genuine contender - first half they pressed the life out of us; ran through midfield in numbers and could easily have had a couple of goals before half-time. But what a second half, you couldn't take your eyes off it. A complete turnaround with the excellent Downes running midfield backed up by JWP. Azaz grew into the game, Matsuki and Edozie came alive, full backs played higher up the pitch as the possession numbers evened up, all of which relieved the pressure on Stephens and Schott. who were under siege for the first 45 minutes. It was a good point on the road and clearly could have been all three had Dobbin lobbed the advancing keeper when put through by Azaz and if Downes had mustered the confidence to take responsibility for the shot rather than lay off to Dobbin.

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And so was Bragg, a player I've been lukewarm about, but he was very good today - central midfield looks well stocked with Jander, JWP, Downes, Bragg and the rapidly improving Williams. Great second half from Saints - Scienza back to his best; Dobbin is finding his feet. CBs both excellent.

Yes, neither Bragg or JWP have played badly but defensively we are wide open in midfield.

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You're right. If Scienza consistently played at his best, he probably gets picked up for a decent fee last July/August, despite his age. This season his form has dipped - he's paid more attention by defenders and regularly hacked and fouled. He is still a match winner, and the kind of direct runner we have lacked. Trouble is, too often he has been the only direct runner with a little bit of help from Azaz, Fellows, Edozie. If Dobbin can maintain his recent improvement he is going to take a load of attacking responsibility off Leo's shoulders.

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KWP was outstanding today, as was Bree for that matter - a great day for both RBs. Appreciated KWP' muted goal celebration, he will always be a favourite former Saint.