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Shane Long warming up...

I think we're just not working as hard as we need to. Watford are fully of energy and zip. Too many resting on their heels for us. But we lack squad players e.g. decent alternatives to Romeu and JWP.

Tired I guess. He's holding back a lot.

Our play is horribly disjointed today. And defence can't handle any sort of pace.

Broja anonymous so far. Not working hard enough.

I've missed the first half. Summary on BBC says: Is that a fair assessment of what I missed?

Weak mentality in the players. We've seen that over the last few years

We've seen this before. The wheels come off and Ralph has no idea how to put them back on. Players gey down and he is unable to pick them up again.

All sorts of arms out to hold adams back there..

Petering out now. Depressing result.

Burn fouled and injured Broja there..

Turning out a bit similar to the villa game. Lots of lovely football but every time they attack we are all over the place. Newcastle are going to get more.

Need to get a grip or this is going to get very ugly.. We look so weak and vulnerable at the back.

New signings 2 Saints 0

All our pretty football.. Pointless

Great to have him back though!

Our team is mentally fragile, we've known that for years. The Villa result wasn't just bad, it was a thrashing and could easily have been worse. Today has the potential to be a very bad result too. Hopefully we can show we've learned from the past.

I hate to say it but we are due another 9 nil..

Ralph needs to change something for the second half. Lucky to still be in the game. All at sea defensively

Frustrating sort of game. We just aren't quite getting the final ball right. Villa matching us for energy and physically. They look dangerous.

Lots of the 50/50s going against us so far. Just need to keep working hard.

Can see Norwich getting something here. What is Ralph doing?

Seems a bit of an ego. Probably sulking as he's not scored and barely had a sniff.

Frustrating game so far. All this passing but not much to show for it. Time to make some subs.

We are not as energetic today. Several players resting on their heels.