Saint Fan CaM

And this has what to do with the 2022 transfer window? Asking for a friend.

I thought Chelsea were adamant he was in their plans and had been given a number etc, so unlikely he’d be coming to us. Plus reports that we didn’t want him anyway? Don’t get me wrong, if we could find a way of buying him that would be good, but I can’t see that happening and don’t think a loan is ideal either.

He’s been a bit rubbish of late hasn’t he? Would much prefer Iheanacho.

Might imagine the medical was for Garner if Romeu stories are accurate - hope so, as a good replacement. With Broja and now Delap out who could the incoming striker be I wonder….hopefully a player who can the ground running (so to speak).

I’ve stayed at the Holiday Inn next to the ground on several occasions for business and there’s a restaurant/bar next door, however I suspect it’s a home supporters drinking hole only?

I was thinking movement meaning talks progressing or similar…don’t think there’s been anything concrete really…just SFC monitoring or similar speculation.

Would be sad to see Romeu leave - fantastic pro and very effective DM for us. If it’s his choice to get back to Spain with family then good luck to him, especially if Garner is incoming as I think he comfortably fits the template Romeu leaves behind. Have to say though, I’m starting to get slightly nervous that we’ve not seen some movement in the striker dept yet. Delap seems more likely than Broja, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see an unknown name (to us) come in.

MLG mode ON: two wrongs don’t make a right! 😉😂

Ooh, that could get embarrassing! Would love this to blow up into a big scandal, but surely the EPL did a full fit buyers test?

Perhaps it’s because Saints invest more highly in diverse areas of the business such as Staplewood and the Academy including all the medics/catering/groundsmen etc.?

He looks like he’s got some good attributes - a sort of pacey cultured Romeu. But who would give way to him with Lavia and JWP starting to look a really good pairing?

Maybe, but then there may be a contract clause that says he doesn’t play against them this season? Don’t think we’ll be fortunate enough to see him in a Saints shirt, but everything tightly crossed!

Think it depends on whether Ralph trusts Mara with a start - unfortunately I actually don’t think he will, preferring Che and Armstrong to start. Aribo will definitely play AM left or right. Stu A on the other side in what I’m hoping will be a 4222. If and it’s a big if, he decides on a 4231 then possibly Mara might get a start in a no.10 role with Che up top - that would be my favoured formation/team.

Striker per chance? Any possible names?

I don’t think we’re interested given his attitude in the last quarter of last season and there are better options out there.

Added interest in seeing how Ralph sets up the team - go 3 CB’s and Vardy & co will have a field day. Go 4231 with Aribo and Mara supporting Che with a high press and we’ve got a chance of at least a point or even a win. Let the youngsters express themselves on the pitch and it’ll do wonders. Keep Bednarek on the bench. So, either 2-0 or 1-2.

Since seeing a little more of Aribo and Mara I’ve modified my wish list from 2 strikers to a striker and a attacking midfielder. Get those and I think my prediction of 12th is achievable with or without Ralph, which is good because I don’t think he’s going anywhere just yet.

I think Iheanacho would be an excellent signing for us…him, Mara and Aribo linking up would be a mouth-watering prospect.

Mmm, yes and not from the sun…can’t stand the heat, get out the kitchen. Good advice for Bednarek.

It’s as clear as day that 352 or 5221 or whatever Ralph is trying is not suited to our players as it invites pressure on a shaky defence. Keep BJK and Salisu as two CB’s, give them the chance to bond, put Lavia and possibly Romeu in front of them as protection but place the emphasis on quick play out from the back to midfield and our forwards to put pressure on the oppo teams defence most of whom are as shaky as our lot anyway. Continue with the high press, but do it together and allow the fullbacks to assume their defensive positions. Easy this football thing is it not?!? 😂😉

On the face of it a good result given we looked poop for most of the game until Ralph decided to listen to good advice. Lavia and BJK were really good and deserved of starts every match. Bazunu showed why he is our new no.1. Found it very interesting to see Bednarek get withdrawn and sitting on the bench with his head in his hands. I wonder what’s going on there - it seemed a very strange thing to do…a nod to his unhappy position with Ralph perhaps?

Ralph still needs a reaming for allowing us to get to 0-2 down. We have the players now…just needs some balls to play the right formation and select the right team!

That was never a yellow - was miles away from the Leeds player who bought the foul.

Just so poor - no invention - no idea whatsoever. It’s time to go Ralph. No other option. You’ve got five subs and and you’re waiting for the other team manager to effect the game before doing something positive yourself.

What does that say about us when they’re looking the better team?