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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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Mountain. (Great town, Boulder Colorado - have you been there Sevvy?)

Would still be a damn good Championship team - yet there's a big downgrade at CB if THB goes and isn't replaced. Likewise a big downgrade in CM if Jander and Charles go and aren't replaced. Don't think Bragg is up to first pick partner for Downes at this stage.

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In conjunction with Wightlink Ferries and Marks and Spencers Newport. Tbf, his (Martin) videos and podcasts are good quality with grass roots intentions. Just tweak the "look at me" tendency; the host of TSP would be a good role model.

Yep. It would be an immediate dividend on Dragan's promise to back a squad capable of winning promotion. Would also go a long way to healing any remaining wounds (among Saints supporters) from the spygate fiasco.

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Yep, I'm with you. Solak's statement shows a pragmatic, yet reasoned approach. He's backing Tonda in a way many would not. He has a level of forgiveness many owners would not offer. Maybe he has more information and legal advice than the average Saints fan. One thing's for sure - the expectation on Tonda of getting Saints promoted next season will be huge; let's hope he has a squad able to deliver under the pressure.

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