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But we were brave every time and RM was proud of the guys …

How many times this season could you have posted that ?

Might have to exhume him first. Unless you mean the one that played for us in the 1990's.

You don't have to attend, but as Bob60 says this is a lifeline to smaller clubs. I remember Exeter saying their ties and replays against Man Utd one year kept them going for a couple of seasons.

‘Cos you need a dependable keeper on the bench just in case. ( Lego’s logic.)

Worrying times. 3pts for ineligible player not in squad. Plus another 3 when they realise Brooks is cup tied.

Leicester, Leeds and Ipswich would be a fucking sight funnier than fuck though. (funnier as fuck to the nth factorial springs to mind).

Great respect for Alonso rejecting the Liverpool approach as well. Can’t believe he will miss out on those special European nights there.

Were we ever linked with him ? Other than someone on here perhaps just posting his name . The last ‘big’ European name I recall was Tuchel after Puel.

Wasn’t that when he might have been available for £2m from Exeter ?

…. from Bournemouth. Just to cut down on expenses.

As said on an earlier thread, I don’t think RM can be criticised for publicly supporting his players (incl Bazunu at the start of the season). I was a bit surprised he publicly criticised him after the Ipswich game. Whether he privately and firmly believes that guff though is a different matter, he can’t’ - or at least shouldn’t - be blind to the GK’s failings. You’d hope the role of scouts is to look at improving all positions (not just GK).

For a club that used to pride itself on its Academy and young talent we seem to have a blind spot in bringing through GK’s. The last one I recall making an impact and looking like a prospect was Gerry Gurr. In about 1969.

Most fans see it, but not it seems RM or those responsible for recruitment. But in RM’s defence he has pretty limited options to choose from.

With a fully striped back as well I hope.

Is this one of the fabled Saintsweb traditions of a players ability and worth improving by the week when unavailable or not selected? From the times I’ve seen him, he’s looked distinctly average at best. Always seemed caught in the paradox of needing minutes on the pitch to develop, but having not really done enough to justify selection.

Does the capacity remain the same once safe standing is introduced? It was always said at The Dell that seats took up more space than that needed to stand in. Does the reverse apply ?

I don’t remember which manager it was who said it, but I recall one saying that regular games and fixture pile up aren’t a problem when you’re winning as players can’t wait to get back on the pitch. Different story when you’re not winning.

Go up or stay down, there are bound to be a couple of outstanding youngsters with potential to be picked up from Man City. But please, not another GK. This a route taken before Wilcox arrived so don’t see it going completely with his departure.

WBA away ( but obviously not at St Mary’s)

Watford away, piss poor finishing, and a Bazunu special at the end.

Struggling to see it. I think his ‘angled slide rule pass’ v Leeds (August 2022) is up there with, possibly overtaking, the Gaston Ramirez second half v Villa as flattering to deceive and clouding judgement.

Relish the prospect of him facing five or more penalties in the play offs. ( Although he did save one from Ronaldo once upon a time. Thought I’d add that before an MLG type Statto threw it in there). I recall Gunn’s bellyflops against Derby in the FA Cup Replay. Another great City prospect of course.

Surely Dibling is worth an occasional run out before Mara ?

Stay down, we need a GK. Surely Spurs or someone can see the obvious potential in this young GK of ours and offer us £25m ( or even what we paid for him). Or were our recruitment team the only ones who see this ?