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That’s a fair question. Yes, I suppose I’m calling for Manning to be replaced by a better defensive option who could play tighter to the wide right attacking opposition players who time and again have space and time to cross, pass or run into dangerous areas. I’m also not seeing the three-at-the-back helping out Manning much except when Quarshie has played as the left sided CB. Stephens and Wood in particular often play central and congested, almost getting in each others way. Why not use the box-to-box qualities of Jander and Charles backed up by a holding Downes who in turn helps out THB and one other CB with a LB like Wellington (wish we had better) to tighten that left side. I’m not saying there’s a problem with the current formation which includes 3 CBs, just that tweaking things might work even better - make us defensively sounder without changing players roles much.

It would be another tick for Tonda if he gets a tune out of Archer and judged on Archer’s cameo yesterday he just might. The resting of Scienza and AA in favour of Robinson and Archer worked well enough, as did the introduction of Romeu and Edwards. Eckert’s game management (early days) is several notches higher than Still, Juric and Martin. Like to see him experiment with a back four and abandon the idea of Manning as a wing back. Good left foot though he’s got, he is just too slack defensively (even if played as a LB) which results in a barrage of unchallenged crosses and runs which will eventually be converted by the better sides. Give Wellington a run of games at LB to see if he can regain that early promise…… one of his first appearances v Palace comes to mind as eye catching. Play THB and one other at CB, and have a three man central midfield with Jander, Downes and Charles with Downes sat behind the other two as defensive cover. Downes was very good today and would shore up our defence in a way that Stephens and Wood consistently don’t. That leaves Scienza, Azaz and Armstrong as the attacking three with help from Fellows, Charles and Jander. Come on Tonda, give it a go!

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Was a great save. Funny thing is that for the first 20 minutes or so Leicester were threatening. A bit of luck with the first goal not being ruled out for offside. After the Baz save it’s been an attacking procession. Once again it’s been the Scienza, Fellows, Armstrong, Azaz show with Harwood-Bellis’ assistance. Manning has his limitations but that wonderful left foot is a big asset. This is dreamland stuff. We’ve definitely owed Leicester a thrashing…..let’s hope it is one.

Helping Manning out; would have been tempted to play Wellington, a better defender. I suppose our old mate Manning has been in pretty good form. Good lineup though. C’mon Saints.

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Might be a case for Wellington instead of Manning to stop that happening again. Downes to replace Bragg, who will get plenty of opportunities judged on Saturday’s performance.

Rebus