spyinthesky

In all my years watching Saints I cant remember a worse striker performance than Downs tonight. What is it with our striker recruitment? Absolutely crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry, should have pointed out that Tom's original name was Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon but he preferred Chris to Steve before adopting the name Tommy Robinson in honour of a namesake who was a member of the Luton Town hooligan gang. Apparently he has also used the monikers Andrew McMaster, Paul Harris, Stephen Lennon and interestingly, Wayne King. Interesting fellow and could well be nominated for honours or possible entry to the House of Lords when Reform win the next Election.

I suppose winning the Fourth Division with Doncaster & Grimsby would be looked upon as decent achievements. However I would humbly suggest that there would be lots of expressions of disappointment on here if the latter day Saints owners had appointed a Fourth Division Manager who then was involved in an immediate relegation in 1973 and a lengthy struggle in the Second Division prior to redemption in 1976 & 1978.

Gathercole has looked decent in the snippets I have seen. Reminds me a bit of Dom Ballard in so far as he has decent skills in the penalty area and knows where the goal is. He is not ready for first team football yet but has potential. However another one off our production line of 5'6" forward players unfortunately.

Poor old Chris Yaxley-Lennon (call me Tommy). He is upset that he has been prevented from getting away for a 'break' to Panama and/or Columbia as the stress of recent life has taken its toll. Not for him a short holiday in Cornwall, Dorset, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland or even Ibiza, Benidorm, Torremolinos to join many others of his ilk. I feel sorry for the poor lad as his crusades are obviously having an affect on his mental health.

Trump consistently said that 'Tariffs' is his favourite word. I guess someone must have had a word to him as he now, with some reluctance, has modified the statement. He now reckons his favourite word(s) are 'Family' (by his own admission he wouldnt mind dating one of his daughters), 'Religion' (highly unlikely that he has ever been to church on his own account, ever read the bible or can even recount the Lords Prayer) 'Love' (strictly limited to the feeling about himself) as well as 'Tariffs'.

Just a thought about the suggestion of a change in Manager. When Lawrie McMenemy took over from Ted Bates, Saints were in a relatively healthy position in the First Division. Results were poor and we ended up being relegated but Lawrie kept his job and the club went onto to much better days. Those in power generally pick up the spirit of players better than us supporters. If team spirit is at a low ebb and the players dont respond to the Manager that's when a change becomes necessary.

As a card carrying pessimist, I was genuinely excited, for the first time since May 2024 when we beat Leeds at Wembley, at the supposed calibre of player signed during the last transfer window. But after the first half shit show v Pompey and the drubbing at Hull today, I am now back to feelings of desperation. The only small glimmer of light finding its way through the darkened room where I am seeking solace away from this cruel world, is that i suffered similar feelings of despondency after the 5-0 battering at Sunderland two seasons ago. However up the Sunderland game the team had put in a couple of half decent performances. This season we have barely risen above the level of shittyness and with two very difficult games to look forward to. Instead of looking towards a top 6 finish, the spectre of fighting relegation rears its ugly head in the rear mirror. Why do I allow myself to go through this torture so may times???????

Apparently quite a few MAGA supporters think Michelle Obama is a man. I wonder who else is on the list?

Good ideas but perhaps people travelling a distance should get some sort of discount. There are 4 people who sit behind me who travel from Somerset, rain or shine, for every home game. They deserve better seat ticket prices than me who is normally home around 30 mins after a game.

But do you remember Len Wilkins last game before he retired and emigrated to Canada or watching the Busby Babes, including Duncan Edwards, beat Saints Youth (including Messrs Paine and Sydenham) in the First Leg of the FA Youth Cup? My first lapel badge showed a picture of Don Roper. I actually look about 40 years older than the date shown on my birth certificate as a consequence of all the disappointments, heartache and stress suffered as a long time Saints fan, and I wasnt even born here!! I need Sympathy or Psychotherapy.😒

Really disappointed in Downes performance so far this season. Two seasons ago he was a very decent midfield player for us. So far this season his performances have been very disappointing and includes the obligatory yellow card. Hopefully Lander will fit in nicely in midfield and perhaps Aribo will be given another shot. Not the greatest fan of Aribo but taking into account Downes poor form, I wouldnt be averse to see Aribo taking Downes place in a three man midfield along with Charles and Lander.

Tend to agree with what you say. On paper I think we have a squad that is equal to, or possibly better, than 2 years ago and a Manager who seems to be more flexible in his style of play than Russell Martin. All that said, we havent been that impressive to date, apart from the 3-0 at Norwich. I wonder if, like the Prem, the standard of teams in the Championship has improved.

Saints fans came over well on the TV

Our passing was dreadful, especially in the first half. Playing long balls up to Archer only for their two centre halves to win the ball easily in the air was a ploy that was bound to fail. Whilst very disappointed in the teams performance today, I do feel there will be better days ahead when the new players become jelled into the side. That said we do need to get a win at Hull next Saturday. Pompey have a given 3 points at home to Sheff Weds and could potentially be 5 points ahead of us if we dont perform next week. I cant see much enthusiasm with ticket take up for the Liverpool game after that poor performance