Saint Fan CaM

Kiss of the jinx? We shall see tonight indeed! 🤣 If all their senior GK's out are they allowed an emergency loan or will they promote a junior? Whoever's in goal will undoubtedly have an outstanding game, saving everything thrown at him. Or more likely, Ralph's team selection means a blunt attack and we'll struggle to get a shot away. No, we really SHOULD be able to find a way to beat this Villa team/manager and I expect us to do so 2-1.

Yes, which is why I said too early for him, but it’s a loan to buy I believe so not impossible in the future as a senior player.

KWP wrote a piece recently about how JWP is coaching him in being a leader or something similar - perhaps that’s where the succession lies? Too early for him yet, but perhaps AMN is the man to replace Romeu as VC?

There’s something about Villa that always makes me feel they’ll be poor for large parts of the game but still find something in the locker to score a goal or two and win. Especially against unpredictable us. I really don’t know what to expect…the break may have worked for us, but it doesn’t usually. Would like to think we can win 2-0, but can see the reverse given our blunt attack. Let’s hope another week with team sharpens AMN’s game and JWP finds his mojo again.

Redmond?

Maybe, but not if they finish a lot lower in the table or worse still they’re relegated. Not that I think that’ll happen - they’ve got a great team.

Similar feelings to many here. Firstly, classy goodbye message - nice, but then so it should be given he’s been supported by the club for 6 years being pulled up from a lower league. I was initially skeptical of his ability to adapt to the EPL, but then pleasantly surprised by some great performances early in his time with us. But as time went on he faded, but to be fair to him, I suspect some his passing backwards/sideways was due to instructions from Ralph. Overall got no issue with him and wish him the best at his new club.

I’m amazed Chelsea have gone for Potter, despite the fact he’s done wonders at Brighton who I feel for because as usual just as a smaller club starts having success they get pillaged by the ‘big’ clubs and it will be interesting to see how Brighton fare without him. I’m also slightly surprised that Potter has moved - is the money that much more important than creating something very special at a smaller club? I guess it must have been for him. I don’t think he’ll be there for too long…expectations are just too high to give him a chance to grow and develop his team/philosophy etc. But good luck to him, except when we play them.

I don’t think there was anything inappropriate about Ralph’s comments. The club will have provided sound counselling for the lad following significant investment in his development. SFC staff have years of experience and knowledge of the various EPL club academy setups and the pathways. The lad made a decision, but that could have been based on more than just the money and clearly he didn’t take into account how he might fit into the Chelsea FC community which would be pretty daunting by all accounts. He’s a potential big talent, but in the cut throat sharp end of EPL pro football, career decisions at his age will be vitally important if he’s to make it at this level, so he can count himself lucky that Saints think so highly of him.

🚨 As part of the Redmond deal, Beşiktaş will loan 20-year-old winger Ajdin Hasić to Sport Republic-owned Göztepe #saintsfc @HaberKartali Not heard of this guy, but hope he’s happy with bench sores! lol. Good luck to Redmond - not been my fav player as I thought from day one signing him was a bit of a mistake, but fair play to him…he’s scored some great goals. If the rumours are true he has been a disruptor in the changing room and of course he’s lost his way completely now, so it’s best he moves on.

OK, so I messaged on Telegram and immediately got info on renewal of my account. Looks like they’re still in operation and I suspect the use of Telegram is to provide a ‘more suitable’ means of contact. I use the iptv app on an iPad which generally works well, although there is buffering at times. Overall though I’m pleased with the service.

I’ve been a member for quite sometime and have noticed a deterioration in service/contact. I’ve just sent a message on Telegram and will report back when/if I hear back.

Absolutely this…there needs to be clear blue water between the Refs on the field and the VAR officials as that’s the only way to stop the claims of cronyism etc. It is no different to a professional audit activity which will always be independent and unbiased. That and a return to a place where VAR verifies the correctness of Ref decisions rather than act as an additional Ref of players actions would be a massive step forwards. Unfortunately though, it would not act in the best interests of the EPL money men and larger clubs.

Agree with this completely…very competitive with JWP and AMN providing experience in central positions to boss midfield. Can’t see Ralph going for it though sadly. We need to start playing on the front foot from the start. Drop the risky Salisu long throws which just don’t work…ever. For me this is must win game…not because it will threaten the our survival as such, but to boost morale and help seal spirit within the squad. This is a big test for Ralph and his coaches more than the players and a game we really should win comfortably. The problem is in the scoring, so need to work hard on that as a priority. I’m going with 2-1 Saints.

And that’s why we needed a decent striker. Sorry but that was known by the club and in an otherwise great window, that could be the difference in us having a really good season. That and Ralph still now not knowing again what his best team is when trying to beat a team like Wolves - Diallo and Ely are seriously too lightweight for these types of games, as Perraud and Djenepo are a liability going forwards when playing a back four.

Don’t know how that’s only 4 minutes of extra time???

Fuck me - we are all over the place. What the hell is Djenepo doing??? Get Adam A off - he’s doing little to pose a threat to Wolves keeper. This has to be the worst JWP performance for many games.

Anyone with even a modicum of football knowledge could see that Bazunu was left floundering because of the manner in which the ball was not hit cleanly. Only someone engaging with their foot rather than their brain would try to claim otherwise.

Ralph needs to play either Ely or Diallo - the two together weaken the team too much. My preference is leave Ely out - he offers little, particularly in defence.

Love that - seems to be a while since we as supporters get to see new signings behind the scenes and they all look to be very happy to be with us. Have to say (again) that Staplewood looks so damned impressive!

Agreed - really showing how top back room staff can hugely and proactively impact the fortunes of the club.

An excellent window bar the lack of striker, but something tells me that’s not going to be a problem in this revitalised new look squad. Genuinely excited to see the new guys in action. Well done to SR and the recruitment team - outside of the top 6-7 clubs, I think we’ve come out stronger than others. Not concerned about Walcott and Redmond to be honest…at the very least they’ll provide good support to the younger players. If CC can score goals maybe he’ll be in Ralph’s plans ahead of Salisu or ABK. Ralph really does have some midfield selection headaches.

Garner to Everton for £15m - good business for them as an area they need to strengthen. Interesting that we were obviously not interested at that price.

I was reacting to the above supposition…no intention to mislead.

That’s shocking!