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Order

Even his work rate was up markedly yesterday. Agree though, you have to forgive a creative player like him periods of anonymity in return for the assists and goals. With the 4-2-4 set up he was able to roam from midfield to attacking areas with space and time. The quick passing and ball on the ground style of play also suits his game. The whole set up in the last few games looks more balanced and less cluttered. With the full backs now doing their job it was noticeable how higher up the pitch the midfield and CBs could play. Likewise, Fellows and Scienza being able to trust Wellington and Bree gives them licence to play further forward .

Would be a huge problem if he goes. Comfortably our best CB and probably the Championship’s best as well.

Well played Azaz today. Kept going for 94 minutes with skill and work rate. Wellington was great in both attack and defence. Downes backed up recent good performances; he tackled, harassed and intercepted…right back to his best. Peretz is going to be a cult figure. His shot stopping is good and he has a presence, he talks, organises and encourages which lifts the team. The improvement gained by playing two centre backs, dropping Wood and Manning, playing two solid specialist full backs and two wingers has been long overdue. Why did it take so long? The slim hope of the play offs flickers on.

A good half from Saints, but Stewart completely anonymous, may as well give the kid a run out. Wellington so much a better player than Manning. Best I’ve seen Azaz play for a while - he was the beneficiary of a perfectly weighted assist from Fellows.

Quakes

In a 4 year run of weird SR decisions, Edozie not playing a minute, despite availability is towards the top scale of dumb ass SR thinking. I could understand it if he was a journeyman on big wages like Aribo, or a smart arse troublemaker disrupting the dressing room; but he’s a just turned 23 yo who has previously played well in the Championship. If the Club don’t rate him, why are they only willing to offload to an overseas Club despite other Championship interest. Why has he not been tried or put in the shop window? At this stage I don’t see Manager Eckert, or coach Eckert having much credibility in assessing the worth of a player. It remains an odd situation, seemingly about to play out as the window closes.

Vibrations

Grief

Possession

Cistern

Movement

Torment

Thatched

Novice

Mistake

He played Armstrong in, but otherwise another non-involved display from Azaz. Peretz is looking an upgrade on Bazunu. Two great opportunities for Armstrong; Matsuki lively; Wellington and THB up for the battle, but where’s Leo?

Beginning

If you are outside of the UK you can watch a stream on Saints Player for ten quid. Stream is good quality but you have to put up with the commentary of Blackmore and Tessem.

Launch

Airborne

Unwanted

Tip

Speechless

Awe