austsaint

I agree. Assuming that Preston would have accepted an offer for Trotman, I would loved him to have been retained permanently. Looks a player who at his age will only continue to improve as a CB. Even if AP can gain a good replacement, it could be a few precious weeks before the continuity of the back four is settled, depending on the fitness and durability of Perry during a busy period.

Surman looked completely out of his depth today.

Papa can play!!

Fantastic listening on Radio Solent "down under" ....penalties started 8am, Australian time.....I have just taken my first "sicky" from work for 2 years!!!!! What an inspiring result......great call by Chris and Dave.

Thanks for the snaps LS - where was the Pub people were drinking in as a matter of interest - and what time of day is it getting dark over there at this time of the year?

It's a good point you make Nick, but,I hope Trotman can stay!

Agree with you.....I thought NP was the best we could hope for in the "new era" - but Pardew is intelligent, articulate and knows the game.

If it isn't you will be able to watch it on your computer through "365" - the Sports Betting agency; you have to register (it doesn't cost anything) - and then you can watch any of the streaming from Sky UK. Should be good!

What are the chances of Trotman staying beyond the loan term?

Suddenly - at 5 points; the play offs look to be very possible......don't they?

Best line of the year!!

From my limited opportunities to see the team play, I rate Saga very highly. If/when our midfield and flanks deliver consistently better chances - he (Saga) will deliver. The other point I'd make about Saga is, that in contrast to Rasiak, Stern and even McG. he runs and "puts in" off the ball. Handy with his head too.

Let's hope Papa's got a brand new bag...........of goals!

Agree with you Alpine - Saga's efforts have been very good. If the disallowed goal last week had stood, some might be singing a different tune. He is a classy player - the longer he stays, the better.

Definite improvement from Saints TV days - match highlights with commentary, and good interviews with players and AP; who has impressed me with his direct, analytical commentary on the team and the rebuilding process. SAints Player is worth paying for.

Mass exodus!

That's where retaining our own Dyer would have helped now - with Ricky L./Raz to convert

Great photos comsaint. Murty looks to have trimmed down, and doesn't Lambert have a "Beattie" look about him!

NP would be just the right appointment following recent events - respect from the players; a majority of the fan base and an investment in the momentum and future the new ownership represents.

You'd hear me cheering from Brisbane if Nigel get's a recall.

Entirely the right decision. A fresh start for the club following this astonishing and incredibly welcome takeover. Even if MW had been up to the job which I doubt.....his departure clears most of the stench of the Lowe era. To my mind keeping Wotte in the new era after losing Pearson following Lowe's return would have been the new administration's first major mistake.

All things being equal...BWP and JE would be influential players in L1.

He is really not that good a player...and certainly not Prem. League class.

Yep, I agree...It's hard to see a win at Sheffield Wed.....Burnley won't be easy; will we still be capable of staying up by the time the Nott. Forest game comes along ! It's funny how hopes and expectations change as things get grimmer; League 1 as opposed to oblivion is a pretty good outcome.

Spot on Bones. I stand to be corrected, but since Saints were relegated on that final day after going down to Man U. I don't think I've seen a win on TV/Sky since ! A little miracle is needed now to stay afloat, don't you think ?