BotleySaint

Totally agree. But they can't just sell the whole squad. Someone needs to come in and work to change attitudes. And be brave enough to drop the egos that are having a negative impact.

Yes, a heavy defeat tonight and a poor result in their next game and you have to wonder if they'll stick with him. His arrival appears to have made a bad situation worse. They might as well have stuck with Solskjaer! 10 nil would make for some interesting headlines..

Ketchup really cut the mustard today.

Incredible goal! Don't sell him please.

Yes, can't see how Moi has stayed on...

Really neat finish.

They've got Liverpool next 😳 😄

Be certain both will get first wins of the season. Its the Saints way.

Whatever happened to Maguire, it's time to admit it's not getting better. He'd struggle in a walking football league. Hopefully he's not picked for England. I'm actually feeling a little sorry for them now.. totally dysfunctional football club.

Not helping ourselves here...

Part of the joy of being a football fan. When things are going badly we feel miserable. When it's going well we are overjoyed. We get the whole range at Saints.

Need better players too. We've just signed a bunch of unknowns.

Only two games but it seems the outlay over the summer has made zero difference. We are weaker than before.

We seem to be all over the place after the goal. Totally lost our grip on the game.

We cant defend full stop.

First tests for defence. Failed both GK bailed them out.

Great energy and pace from Ketchup.

Even game so far. We've had better chances and they should have had a red card with Stu being taken out when through on goal. Slow game but we've created a few bits and pieces. Defence yet to be properly tested.

Takes Stu out first for me.

Yes we aren't very compact or neat. Players getting familiar with each other I guess.

Different owners now but similar happened when we let Fonte go one January if I remember right. We were left with Stephens and Yoshida as first choice for half a season.

The only way is up..

Well, it's hard to get a likeness when your chosen material is papier-mâché.

Does look like a great prospect. Hope it works out of course, and that he's a great player for us. But it's another gamble to add to the summer collection. Can't help but remain a little concerned about the season ahead.

Summarises my feelings presently. We are taking a big (calculated) risk that the youngsters we've signed will step up. If they don't it could be extremely embarrassing.