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He was ok when he got the ball, he didn't get it enough in decent positions, which is why I don't like him out on the right. Although he did put in a good shift for the team. He didn't look out of place though, and that little tricky run into the penalty box just after we went 2-0 up was quality.

Was in the papers this morning!

Agreed. Although you have to credit Pard's for starting our turn around - he put this team together and got us the likes of Deano/Lambo etc, so he did stick us on the right track. But Adkins just feels such a better fit with the club as a whole.

Danny fox and Jay Rodriguez.

I would say it's probably because of his age and his lack of a real impact at a level above L1, he's not really seen as a youngster anymore - and possibly his lack of pace. He's still class though, and I'm sure we'll get some visits this season from scouts.

Another tweet made by the forth_official twitter, 30 odd mins ago: Fourth_Official Fourth Official Might chuck some money on Southampton to get automatic promotion, hearing good things about them dipping into the market too #Saintsfc

I think he was referring to our relegation year, when we were in admin. He very very nearly moved to a premiership side, but luckily Markus and co came in just in time.

I'd like to see Jack Stephens given a game.

Apparently we need a new left back though.

Wow, you have an interesting friend there. I've never noticed myself, nor could I give a damn!

Absolutely no idea what game you were watching...sorry.

lol.

What are you on about now?

Ok...we get it?

It's not a player.

Looks nothing like Vossen or Gorrks, probably just a member of Cortese's team.

tbh I found it staggering how so many people had dropped him from their choice of teams, not just from the 11...but from the subs. He'll play most of the season for us, baring injury.

I would be staggered if we signed him, He's being tracked by the likes of Everton and Juventus. FWIW I don't know who they panned to on sky, but It's probably not anyone to get excited about! If it was a potential new signing they'd be locked away in a box.

Apparently though Cortese loves the spot-light, loves the attention....yet Sky don't even really know what he looks like, took them 2 attempts to find him!

There have been articles like that for the last 6 months, nothing has ever happened. I'm pretty sure the press haven't got a clue.

Yep, exactly. This is the same paper that said ''Alex will join on the 1st of July, done, 100% etc..." Don't read anything into Adkins comments either, he never comments on speculation for incoming or outgoing players. He never has done. Adkins did confirm y/day howerver that Chambo was injured, which is why he missed the game, but he was out jogging with Barnard and the physio on thursday and friday so they're ''close''.

Bit of both. They were lacking a real attacking outlet without Bechio and Somma....but we did a great job on both Gradel and Snodgrass to really limit their effect on the game, and it worked. They only ever looked dangerous once those 2 got on the ball.

I thought he was quality. That's what really strong competition does, everyone raises their game when they get their chance.

You make a good point, agree with that. He was fine today and he's a terrific prospect, excited about what he can achieve if he keeps working.

Never doubted him, knew he'd start and knew he'd do well at this level. He's our captain for a reason and he leads by example, as he did all 2nd half of last season.