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Bialkowski's your sub keeper then, a decent championship keeper who looked good enough at times to be a top keeper but just fell a little short.

Spot on. As someone above has said, several clubs have signed the odd gem who's destined for bigger and better things but we've done it more than any other club I can think of. Sure, not every new recruit will be better than the player sold but imo Romeu is an upgrade on Wanyama, VVD an improvement on Toby, Boufal could given time be at least as good as Mane. Our fan base have become spoiled and anyone who thinks we can keep hold of players in the face of big offers from big clubs, and more to the point sign them players without promising to polish them up and give them their big move when the time comes, is deluded.

That's my guess and I reckon he's burned his bridges in all areas. VVD conducts himself as a skipper and there were leaders all over the park tonight.

Where's that figure from? I know lads in the conference earning £2k per, and lads in the conference south just a little less. League 1 wages must be much more you would think.

Out. The over rotation is ridiculous. We played superbly away at Bournemouth, had 10 days rest then made changes galore. Pointless. Since then yet more changes for the sake of it. We look unfit. Many late goals conceded. The formation is negative and doesn't suit the players. Granted he was dealt the players but he has the ability to change the formation. The style of play is dull. I can't remember when I was last so bored watching a saints team. More worryingly, and maybe others can confirm, but apparently the players are unhappy and complain that the manager is distant and that he overworks them. We need a change.

He had a shocker and hasn't been great for a while. As someone said above he should have done better for all the goals, particularly the last two which I would expect any top flight keeper to have dealt with. Anyone know how long mckay is out for?

Same problem. It's happening with an iPhone and also Android if I try to open the mobile site. I've switched it the full site option which works OK but isn't great on a mobile

I can't bring myself to dislike Bournemouth just because the skates have more chance of league game against Eastleigh or gosport than they do against us. That rivalry, as a fixture, is gone but Bournemouth don't step in as the team we dislike. Maybe one day but for the moment they're just little old Bournemouth who I kind of like.

Ryde is very Pompey. Newport 50/50. Cowes much more Saints orientated, West Wight also. If I were you I'd head to cowes and go with the flow.

Yes. We can all identify the problem, lack of goals. But what's the solution with our current fit players? Yes we have a transfer window soon but with what's at his disposal please tell me what more CP could have done and can do until the window, thanks.

Jeez, you need a hobby mate. You know I meant Forster you pompous muppet. Pied is crocked and in our rotational system only foster (yeah I know), vvd and Romeu play most games so to say we have a first choice anyone else is stretching it. I repeat I'd take Johnson over Martina. Re 3, Arnautovic plays in a very forward position and I'd have him in our team over Jrod and long. Re 4... ah ****** I can't be bothered.

It's Dalek so relax MLG. But to be fair they are stronger than last year and we're weaker so he has a point. I'd take a fit Butland over Foster, Johnson over Martina, Shaqiri, Anautovic and at the moment any of their various other strikers over long and jrod.

Enjoyed that, we played some great stuff. Slattery is a real talent.

Yeah, a lad called Pelle. Decent by all accounts. As for tonight, we got what we deserved. Awful tactics, and loads of terrible performances. Redmond had a shocker, Bertrand couldn't cross, midfield starved sims of the ball, Davis ran around lots but ineffective, Hojberg ditto, Long anonymous but had little service. Shocking.

Good line up is that. They're a good side but I fancy us for a win.

One of those did root it out after hearing young lads talking about what was going on.

Correct. How he's playing at Boro is how he could have played for us given a proper chance. Frustrating.

We didn't play him enough and we did he wasn't given enough of the ball. It was as obvious that he was a class act who would bring so much more to our side than Redmond, and on current form Rodriguez and Long. Shame it didn't work out here.

Along with Ray. Who was the other lad that went with them as a triple move? Young promising midfielder if I recall who faded into obscurity.

I cannot see how there can be an issue with naming the guy who was a youth coach at our club who was tried (but acquitted) of sexual offences. Alleging on here that he had done anything untoward would likely be defamatory, but saying that he was tried and acquitted would not be.

Correct. In an experimental role at the back he's been brilliant. Personally I'm delighted to see him given a go in a more natural role. I'm hoping he gives us real versatility in the squad.

Exactly!! Long and our record signing up front with MCqueen, who has been excellent, playing in his natural role. Reed playing to give Romeu a rest alongside two international midfielders, and 3 of our regular back 5 and people moan like the world is about to end. Ffs, some of you lot are proper Divas

Acquitted yes, but exonerated is pushing it. The first youth player to give evidence fell apart and the prosecution case struggled from there.

I would, but would prefer to see Jack Stephens get another run out.

So you want everything but a Saints win? Nice.