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Have noticed that Racine has gone missing - according to JP he had great promise. Imudia and McNish also appear to have gone. Who the hell are going to field in reserve and under 18 games? We only have about half a dozen under 18's.

Noted. Still does not warrant the "panic" question imo. Last time round Killer was in discomfort during the games - feeling the knee etc. By all accounts he was ok during the game. I read the quote differently to you and Alpine. Maybe my glass is half full! Fingers crossed his knee being sore is "just" a natural reaction to 90mins of proper action and that he will be fine.

2-0 Saints. Stern John double.

This is a silly thread! What evidence is there to even ask the question "has killers knee popped already" ? The answer is none. If you read the page on the os Killer says that his knee is a bit sore, but that he will be ok in the pool, ok on the bike and hopes to resume training in a few days. No hint of any serious problem at all. Forget any medical explanation - it is surely obvious that with what he has been through there is likely to be a reaction whenever he trains and/or plays. The hope is that he and the club manage it corretly and that he can play most of the league games.

Is hard to dsagree with many of SaintRich's views. Excellent post. This is a really strong league. Loads of transfers for a £mil plus tells a story. I would love to think that we can compete for a top 6 spot but looking at the competition I think mid-bottom end about best for us. Sadly.

It pains me to say it but 3-1 Cardiff.

I think that Stern will be wasted in that role - he remains our best CF imo. This thread highlights one thing though, the flexibility of our system. For example, Lallana could adopt a role on either wing or in the hole. BWP down either wing or CF. Dyer down either wing. Surman could play in the hole as could Euell or even Skacel. I could go on. The point is that during the season -and even during games I reckon - we will see a lot of players in a lot of roles. Should be fun!