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Re: the defence today. Lack of confidence is one thing. But we've got almost a full strength defence out there, totally unable to defend. Missing a right back maybe. But other than that, this is the best we've got...

Nope. Going to be goals goals goals second half. Can't see Everton sitting back.

Indeed. History shows that we've already seen our best today. Second half total collapse is the norm from this point.

Thing about that wrestle on Adams. If the defender wasn't there, he'd have scored. So clearly it was an infringement?

Sideways, backwards, sideways, backwards. Give it away. More of the same then!

Does appear to be offside. But given how we are playing it won't be long before they get another. Weak, devoid of confidence. Ralph is unable to raise them. Not sure what we are going to do.

This run of bad form is not doing him any good. He needs to be taken out of the spotlight. Ralph seems unable to see this.

No change from the last game really. The opposition attacks, it's a goal almost every time. Today we are weaker. Midfield non-existent. Redmon somehow stays on.

10 mins in which we did what we usually do. Pass, sideways, backward, pass. No threat whatsoever.

Not surprised by this start. I think the game will be well beyond reach by half time.

Today's result means we can rest a bit easier when we get beat Monday. No matter by how many, we will still be in the same place.

He's been really bright during the last couple of games and seems to have gained some confidence and belief since his early appearances. Most importantly right now, he actually created one or two chances with his trickery. So yes he must play, if fit.

I am with you. Lockdown is depressing enough.

Opposition teams are opening us up at will. We got lucky last night that it was only 3. Confidence is extremely low and Ralph appears unable to restore it. This one will be over in the first 25 mins.

Already 2-0 by that point with the game gone. No point getting injured

We looked ok first half. But equally, you just knew a goal against would be enough to destroy the confidence. And that the next 2-3 or 4 would follow. Fortunately, they ran out of time.

All the other teams, bar West Brom are picking up the odd win. Some against us. It's not as unlikely as you think. Where do you see us getting the next point? Can't see us beating Sheff Utd away.

1 point from the last 24 available. For reference, here is the current table:

Looks like on this occasion, he has not been able to restore confidence from the 9-0 loss. We need new ideas. But who is available, and who can we even afford?

People need to wake up and look at our recent form. Last 8 games table looks like this. Unless something changes...

Barely mustered a chance for the last 8 games. I agree.

We must be the worst performing team in the league right now. Perhaps only second to Sheff Utd?

Well, at least if he got sent off right away we'd know he's doing it on purpose 😉

But for McCarthy. Defence all at sea.

So depressing being a Saints fan in lockdown at the moment. Look forward to the games all day as a bit of an escape from the mundane. And end up feeling even worse by the end. Come on Lads. Please give us something to shout about!