austsaint

Well, he (Kelvin) had played every other Cup tie leading up - time to stop beating the drum on this one.

Already discussed in the Summer transfer window thread, and in my opinion will become a better player than JWP. Keep up mumpty.

On what I've seen of Reed he is a better player than JWP. I hope he gets more playing time as the season winds down.

From left field I'd pursue Alec/Alex Smithies, the Huddersfield keeper - 23 and looks the goods to me. Sign him up.

I find the content of MPs interviews/comments as relayed back through the interpreter much more informative, open and free of cliches than Nigel's ever were - whether the words come in English from him or his interpreter seems quite irrelevant.

You can't be a ****e/stirrer and moderator at the same time, one or the other.

Give it a rest (and us) you gormless ****.

Like many, disappointed not to go through - but Duck's post is spot on; the once magical FA Cup isn't the drawcard for many Clubs it used to be. It's all about staying in the League and finishing as high in the table as possible. The rotation of players and Media commitments by Perez has been consistent in both Cup Competitions this season.

I thought you claimed in an earlier post to being 37.........it's a wonder the truant officer wasn't snapping at your heels.

First amputee to play for Saints too.

A condescending post from the long standing GDP basher. Guly has always been better than "ok League 1 player" - show some respect.

It would be the right decision, but appreciation for his contributions in the past four seasons should flow generously.

Cannot let your post go unchallenged - anyone who saw the game last night does not need a newspaper report to know Yoshida had an outstanding match. As others have said no one is suggesting he should be replacing Lovren, just that with a run of games he is demonstrating his considerable skill as a left sided CB. His distribution and passing v Hull was pinpoint.

Clyne is the more complete RB, and his speed and touch are impressive. Credit to MP for giving so much game time to CC because his development this season is outstanding - needs to tighten his defensive game though.

So glad to see Yoshida getting his chance and showing what a good player he is - and his disposal and passing tonight were top shelf - I thought he and Curtis Davies were among the best on the pitch tonight.

No, I'll stand by my observation on the second goal not being Boruc's fault - it was a hard, well hit, low corner that Crouch stooped to make contact with fractionally ahead of AB.....Fonte should have marked Crouch more closely.

Great keeper and not at fault for either goal yesterday. The Arsenal fiasco is the only major blemish for AB this season and I doubt he will ever try that tactic again. If there was a goalkeeping stuff up yesterday it was Begovic failing to clear Davis' cross.

Enjoyed it - Stoke very tight at the back in the 2nd half. Davis and Yoshida best for us. Didn't think Boruc was at fault for Crouchs' goal.

What about the other Nigel?

Glasgow, there has to be a category in the DSM1V {Manual of Psychiatric Disorders} to describe you - you may yet get the help you need.

Yes, when can/should the Club be offering a new contract to MP? Surely sooner than later.

Three ex Saints Managers if you're right.

Sums it up really - hard to think of him as anything other than a talented tosser.

I think Clyne should start irrespective of CC's injury - Callum a little off the pace today and no coincidence we scored three times following Clyne's arrival. Surely now most posters will agree that Yoshida is very good cover for Dejan and Corky must play a continuing role given his form.

Top shelf. Imagine how MP would have gone without the skiing gear on.