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As Lawrie commented to Jimmy Hill once "... but we don't play on paper.."

Please explain this to a self confessed old fart. XG as I understood was 'expected goals'. If so, why is Ings "XG" less than Adams ? Not looking to take the piss, genuinely interested.

But some on here want Thomas Frank to replace Ralph. Often qualified "if Brentford don't get promoted..". So, a manager whose team 'bottle' promotion at the crucial end of the season. Not sure the appeal stacks up for me. Perhaps he's the new Bruno Metsu to some.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-57076230 The local was taken to hospital for an x-ray as Skatesmouth paramedics discovered something embedded in his head which they hadn't previously seen. This was later described by Doctors as a "brain".

Is this the 'must win' relegation 'six pointer' we've been anticipating ? Would like to see FF remain in goal, and Salisu start. Was also hoping we'd see Jankewitz at some point before the end of the season but after tonight's selection I think that possibility is remote.

Even when he's out injured he's too good for most of them.

Does VAR agree ?

Says it all...

Sad but after less than 10 minutes the plan is to keep it to 1-0 until half time and re-group.... at home to Palace for Christ sake

Not just him though anymore is it ? We've got a team of Redmonds, weak feeble shortarses with little skill or willingness to take initiative.

Are these c^nts playing with the intention of getting Ralph the sack ?

Benteke .... sums up how shit we are when that donkey can score with ease.

Agree. At one point he was talked of as potentially our best prospect coming through but looks to have been sidelined. I can't believe it's solely due to his 'moment' at Old Trafford, must be a bit of a knob in training for Ralph to have frozen him out.

Just wonder how they'll fight off The Big 6 , and Bayern/Barcelona/ Madrid, and PSG to retain Jack Whatmough, the latest product to roll off their never ending conveyor belt of talent...

The Accrrington GK Savin has been linked with us. If he does sign he's already more popular than FF or McCarthy.

Why would Liverpool let him leave on loan ? Unless it's a deadline day 'get him off the payroll' - and I hope we don't leave our activity until then (again), I can't see it. If he's surplus to their requirements, I' imagine they will look to sell.

At least the Skates have given us Saints fans something football related to enjoy in 2021. Wonder how high they stacked the pallets to see today's debacle.

Careful. That's very unwoke of you. You'll have the Thought Police after you.

Unfortunately the events of the last two seasons have created that mindset. Worryingly not just among the fans but possibly players as well. Similar to Saints under Strachan, we went from an enterprising attacking team to one that appeared to want to avoid a drubbing in the Cup Final.

Looks more to me, from the phrasing in that article, that Stoke don't have to take the option of the loan.

Not sure I like the sound of this bit: every chance we'll have all three of them sat around next season at this rate.

Tragic news, especially at a young age. Felt sorry for him after joining us. Saw him paly for Swindon and he looked excellent, really making things spark for them playing a free role. On joining us he was given a wide and restricted role which prevented him from imposing himself on the game.

I've never been keen on our badge but have come to fear what sort of abortion they could make of changing it, or as it might be termed "modernising" it. For that reason it might be best left alone.

Agree with you about an experienced CB. Orban signed a contract extension with Leipzig a few weeks ago.

Jim Steele as well, that well known member of the Temperance Society. Think we know how he spent his recreational hours. I remember reading something from Peter Osgood who said after his early training sessions a couple of the players started making mooing noises like cows in the dressing room. He soon realised this was Jim Steele's rallying cry for "everyone up The Cowherds".