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Another similarity with Forster unfortunately was the impression that for long periods he was content to sit on the bench pocketing a massive wage rather than seek out regular Football. Thought it was a mistake to extend his contract a couple of seasons back. Still, ten years service is a good stretch; seemed like an ok bloke and did well in the play offs to help clinch promotion under Martin.

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I see Charles as best played in a three man midfield more advanced from central/defensive midfield duties, or in the Azaz attacking midfield role. With Saints he's been less impressive when asked to dig in and play a defensive midfield game. He has the pace and athleticism to thrive as a 10 and play higher up the pitch. The improvement in his game since he joined SW in late 2024 is clear though he's not yet the finished product. Also seems to thrive in a faster more open game, compared to some of the physical, congested Championship matches; the three FA Cup matches against Prem opponents this season showed as much. Don't understand the claims that he's over-hyped - the best is yet to come for him. Whether it's with Southampton or a Premier League Club is the intriguing unknown.

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One of the enjoyable parts of last season was watching central midfielders like Charles, Jander and Downes - the latter two intercepting, tackling and disrupting, and also capable of attack minded play while Charles played the creative, attacking role well with some improvement needed on his defensive skills. Why go back to a cautious, slow build up and sideways passing Ward=Prowse. He would be expensive and at this stage of his career, inferior to the three mentioned, with back up from Bragg. Even if Jander or Charles go. we need better than JWP.

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Remember too, Baz was not only the best keeper in the championship, according to RM, but he was never happier than when Will Smallbone was on the pitch.

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