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Great win, albeit expected. Slightly frustrating to have so many chances squandered, but got there in the end and Romeu’s goal was sublime. I thought Norwich looked really poor…worse than the last time I saw them and you can’t help feel it’s game over for them

Good to see an unchanged lineup although still think it’s a bit harsh on Perraud. If we keep up the press and counter we’ll romp home with a comfortable win, but they’re starting to find a system that works for them and they’re scrapping for their place, so this is not going to be an easy match.

Pretty much an unchanged side I would imagine, but with the possibility of Perraud coming back in. Norwich can play but the form we’re in would suggest we can get a very good result - 3-1 is realistic, but I would love to see us smash a team 5-0.

Have to admit feeling initially disappointed that Ralph tinkered and brought in Tino to replace Perraud, but I understand Romain has covid. I needn’t have worried - once we found time to get our passing game going we dominated a very lacklustre Everton side. 2-0 flattered them frankly and we always deserved the win. So many good performances again - lots of 2nd balls won, just nicking the ball away. But my MOTM is Armstrong…everything good seemed to go through him…as good a box to box midfielder as you’re likely to see. JWP & Romeu were immense once again…one of a few very solid partnerships forming around the team. Ralph is building something very special here. My one concern is Broja - lose him next season and fail to replace with equal quality will be a huge mistake. A Armstrong and Redmond or even Longy are not the answers.

Good point well made! Funny how 9 or 10 (?) games unbeaten feels like we’re on a winning streak. But yeah, I want to see Redmond (for example) fight and earn a place in the side…not just waltz in because his contract mandates he’s got to play if fit or because he’s a ‘senior’ player. My biggest fear is that KWP and Perraud will be ousted by Tino, which IMO will unbalance the side.

Note to Ralph; please don’t tinker…leave a winning side alone.

Forster seems to be doing better than previously- has to instil more confidence in the defence. KWP and Perraud provide a balanced defence. Stu Armstrong has returned to close to his best. Brojas partnership with Che seems to be clicking at long last and of course Broja himself looks the real deal. Che is finally getting to grips with the demands of the EPL. I believe the players have more flexibility in the tactical formation…442 is used more and there’s more fluidity…and this Ralph’s doing.

Fantastic performance from the team. Difficult to chose a MOTM, but have to say Forster is a close contender…superb game. We are looking like a top 6 team easily…only issue is if we get a spate of injuries which means delving into a bench that’s not good enough. But it’s looking like it’s going to be a decent mid table season.

Going to need fresh legs early ish in the 2nd half, but let’s hope Ralph resists the temptation to sub KWP or Perraud for Livramento who for my money could do a good job in Armstrongs role. If Djenepo is brought on he needs to pressure their defence and attempt to get a FK for Prowsey to have a go at (although I suspect he’s too rusty for Ralph to risk putting him in….it’ll more likely be Diallo. Still in the game, but this is the type of game we end up collapsing in the 2nd half… 0-3.

Commentators are already showing bias towards Utd…just that little extra bit more enthusiasm for them. Think we’ll look good but ultimately get done by their better quality. If we walk away with a point I’ll be delighted.

Get the f**k in! Totally deserved…brilliant performances from all players and Ralph got the tactics spot on!

Travesty. Foul on our player not given and they go and score. So biased to the top clubs it’s untrue. I hate Spurs and I hate the officials in the Premier league.

In my dreams I see Saints taking them apart with a two goal shock lead in the first 30 minutes, following up with a third in the first 10 minutes of the 2nd half. In reality we lose 3-0, but put up a good fight which is talked about briefly. Next.

Problem is that if you’re Ralph, will that performance have given you confidence that you can risk exposing our defence because a 17 year old is still learning his trade? Compare this debut to how Livramento came in all guns blazing. OK, so he’s two years younger, but the point still stands that it’s a big risk. The fear is that Small has been made promises for game time that Ralph will struggle to justify and could lead to squad unrest.

Can’t see us getting anything from this game, but stranger things. A bore draw would be a good result I suppose under the circumstances but can we really rely on too many more draws? Just hope Ralph doesn’t try something weird in terms of line up, especially as I don’t think Broja will be fit.

Don’t think Ralph can be criticised for using squad players that need match time, otherwise what is the point of having them in the squad? I think the problem was in the number of changes made, the lack of quality in those brought in, but mostly the terrible coaching that underpins such a display. Coventry were better drilled and fitter, which showed in spades in the first half against our also rans. A Armstrong, Walcott, Long and Redmond to a lesser extent are stealing a living and need replacing at the earliest opportunity. If Broja’s injury puts him out for a sustained time our league position could be eroded meaning a relegation scrap again.

Coventry are playing a league one team so no surprise they’re bossing the game. I don’t think I’ve seen a worse Saints performance other than the two 9-0 thrashings.

Embarrassing lack of quality in the team. Walcott and Armstrong - really? Plus a really risky choice of defence. We’ll end up losing this…just a very very disorganised bunch of individuals.

Couldn’t make this one. Anyone know if it’s being televised? Hope Ralph plays a strong side - can’t imagine he’ll not.

So sorry to read this terrible news. I’ve always enjoyed your posts and as Saints fans we stand together. No words are good enough, but I sincerely wish you and your family the best going forwards.

Parraud has played a blinder against some tough opponents- not really put a foot wrong. We really need to keep hold of the ball more. Commentators really want City to win. And here we go - VAR really want to give it to City don’t they!

We’ve been fantastic value for our 25% possession. We all know where it’s going in the 2nd half, but we’ve won the 1st half.😘 I do think Che Adams needs to step up a bit more - not putting in enough of a defensive shift for me. But guess what - it’ll be Broja that gets pulled off. Need another goal within 15 minutes or we’ll lose.😉

Would try 4-5-1 to give Pep something to think about. Pack the midfield, play a defensive but high line press, Broja up top. Probably will make no difference as the Ref, VAR and a much better squad will prove to be too much. Going 0-4 embarrassment with the slightest possibility of a home goal or limiting them to 3.

And that’s why Forster is just not really very good. Sell him and reset. Either stay back or really go for it, but his brain is just not up to it. Wolves are generally faster to every ball…it’s what they do well. We’ll lose this obviously.

Think Ralph made the wrong decision putting Tella in at RWB - OK against Brentford but not against stronger opposition. We’re playing well but their players are more likely to cheat for a pen and guess what, we obliged. Having said that, we gave the Ref no option… their player was taken out and so it was a defo pen. Their defence is solid so can see them hitting us on the break as we try to get the equaliser. Would change Tella for KWP at half time.