Saint Matty 76

The way Lyanco reacted to clearing that off the line, bless him. Let's just keep him around.

Delighted that the train strikes meant I couldn't make this one. They're not even trying out there. Utterly bizarre selection of players.

I'd be happy with this, and it'd definitely make some sense from his perspective if he pretty fairly assumed we were doomed this year.

Considering the kinds of players we'll be losing, we should definitely look to be keeping Lyanco and Stephens next year. Not the best footballers by any means, but ones we'll definitely need in a tougher league with the majority of our players still framing a young core. Be mad to let them go considering Salisu & ABK are definitely gone and DCC is pretty likely I'd say. DCC/Stephens/Lyanco/Simeu wouldn't be the worst group of CB's, although I think it's pretty likely we'll add another in place of Caleta-Car. Not sure if it's optimistic for Simeu to make up the 4th slot, but seems like he had a POTS year in League 2 and has just had half a season in League 1 so probably not out the realms of possibility.

If our entire game plan seems to be playing for corners right now, how about the 6’8 striker? Or do we just bring him on to press when leading vs Arsenal instead?

Thought his versatility would prove useful but it’s just more unfortunate opportunities for him to end up on the pitch. Terrible.

Could be one of my least favourite Saints players ever, and that’s saying a lot with this seasons lot

Thanks for the assist Sulemana, but we don't really do that round here.

Wolves H or Grimsby.

This certainly worries me.

At the full-time whistle, Trippier was spotted chatting in deep conversation with Ward-Prowse, whose future on the south coast is anything but certain right now. The set-piece specialist has been linked with summer moves to Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham, and Newcastle. “I’ll be off them [the set pieces] won’t I, when he comes?” Trippier laughed after the game when asked about Ward-Prowse. “If he comes!” https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/football-news/kieran-trippiers-newcastle-transfer-southampton-8407120 Certainly wouldn't be a surprise and probably a decent move for both parties. Hopefully means we could get around £50m for him.

Definitely a big factor. Can't excuse no wins in 13 regardless though. More worrying was the tactical tweaks to get the best out of players like Eze which Vieira was apparently neglecting to notice.

I think Vieira is quite likely. I'm definitely worried about his credentials though, given Palace's immediate upheaval in form when Roy returned who according to their fans "just made a few obvious changes" to get the best out of their players again. I'd take it over the other crop of managers from that playing era though.

Going to be important with the inevitable departure of Lavia/JWP. Refreshing to hear somebody say they want to be here given the feeling around the place at the moment.

Selles is a fucking disgrace

AMN you are fucking terrible.

Lack of Che in those subs is fucking baffling.

Adam fucking Armstrong

Yet again we’ve done some things well, and yet again stupid decisions like a Djenepo/Lyanco right-hand side cost us. Bizarre.

Should’ve changed it at HT and stopped having Lyanco get run ragged down the right. Seemed obvious then, even more obvious now. Dogshit from Bednarek.

Can we get Djenepo off before he gives away a penalty for handball?

Don’t do it to yourself my friend. Not at least for another hour.

Commanding and confident goalkeeping, been a while.

Turning up against another quality team after losing against dross without a fight. Funniest club.