Saint Fan CaM

Don’t think we’ll see much of their goal and I dread to think about how our defence will cope. We’ll be on the backfoot for a large portion of the game…I reckon 0-5 is not an unlikely score line.

Thing is it's not just one game...this has been going on for many months. Much prefer stable management but Ed Howe looks like a good option right now!😉

Do you know what I hate the most? Commentators that don't hide their delight at Everton scoring and 'getting on top'. Then continually reminding us of all the problems we've experienced over many years.

Brilliant goal created by Adam's and finished superbly by Armstrong. Timo is an absolute handful with skill aplenty. CB pair looking OK at the moment but I suspect there'll be a mistake or lapse of concentration made before the game is over. Would love us to beat the baggies to win our first opening day match since forever. COYS!

Given the position he finds himself in after doing well deputising, I suspect he’ll want a move to a club where he’ll be first choice. As he plays on the same side as Bednarek this could be an issue as I reckon Ralph rates Bednarek highly and will be loathe to promise Phillips a consistent starting place. Not sure this is going to happen on that basis although all other factors seem favourable.

My view is a CB is as good as the CB pairing he is part of…I.e. Phillips could link really well with Bednarek or Salisu and be much better than the Vestergard pairing. We just wouldn’t know until it was coached and tried. On that basis and the fact that Phillips has Prem experience I think it could be a good signing.

Thing is, unless society faces up to bigotry and associated abuse the situation will never improve. If the 9/10 stat you quote is correct, it is a likely huge improvement on where the society view was in the 1960’s and that wouldn’t have come about without demonstration, personal testimony and societal reform. To look at this another way, at what point do we as an intelligent, caring species consider a certain level of abuse acceptable? To the individual on the receiving end the answer would be nil. Anyone who considers themselves to be an intelligent caring person should always refrain from attacking another person because of who they are irrespective of their own views. Zero tolerance is the only way.

So you liked Djenepo or Redmond? 🤣🤣🤣

Have to admit I was initially sceptical about this one, given Adams took so long to adjust to the Prem after being prolific in the Champs. But judging by the utube clips AA seems to be quite a different style of forward…two footed and has the audacity and skill to attempt some pretty impressive shots outside the box. He also looks quicker than Ings. Time will tell, but I am optimistic that he’ll do well for us providing that swagger and guile is not ‘taken’ from him….he needs space to do his thing.

I know pre-season friendliest are not the absolute indicator of how good the team are going to be, but I can’t help but think the 1-3 loss to Athletico (not exactly the best Euro team) is an indicator that we’ve not really moved on from the dreadful 2nd half of last season. For that reason I can see us losing to Everton…probably 3-0 or possibly 3-1 where we go ahead but then collapse later in the game. I hope the reality is quite different and we’re able to muster at least a draw.

Don’t know why you say that…Origi is a better option than Long or Obefemi IMO.

A fit Ox benches Redmond or Djenepo all day long. In fact he benches Long also.🤣

Tammy A would be the perfect Ings replacement. I doubt we’ll have the money to get it done though. Don’t think we’ll be doing any GK business - we’ve got the best 2 we could hope for given where we’re going in the league (possible relegation fodder). We really need an Ings replacement and someone as good as Armstrong to bolster midfield - Redmond and Elynonousey fill me with dread.

It’s not a surprise he’s gone after failing to sign a good contract offer, but not to do so for his supposed boyhood club is somewhat disappointing. The club was forced into the position so can’t grumble at the fee received - it’s a good deal as others have said. The issue will be who we replace him with…even if we replace him. This evening we looked lame against a poor Levante side. Yes there are more players in the squad, but the overall quality of the squad has dipped significantly with Bertrand and Ings departure. Ely and Redmond are both looking ineffective in terms of attacking threat, so if Armstrong or Walcott go missing Adams and Tella will likely have barren games. Not writing the season off just yet, but fails to replace Ings with a high quality striker and I think we’ll struggle again.

Can’t see anything negative about this. Let’s face it, the academy has been somewhat barren ground of late, so this makes much sense.

Once in awhile it would be nice to resist approaches to our best players and especially from clubs I consider to be no better than our own. To be honest I’ve never thought JWP would be a huge miss for the team, but he has improved a lot and stamped his presence in the side, so now I’m less sure. £50m would see him go though.

Dynel thingymebob, he’s one of our own.🤣

Can only beat whats put in front of you, but make no mistake Cardiff were pants. And smelly pants at that. But we’ll definitely be Champs by Christmas mark my words. Err, or not.

Almost. Lowe had a cushty little number so didn’t want to sell even as the club was dying on its feet. By contrast if Goa had a decent offer to buy the club, I think he’d sell in a heartbeat.

Looks like a good signing with passing attributes Vestergard has. Should prep for Vesty’s departure then.

Think there’s much more to Ings situation than him being a fly in the ointment. He’s been training with the squad - can’t imagine Ralph and crew would allow that if Ings was being anything but professional about it all…there is still a chance he might still be with the club next season if the right offer doesn’t come in. Contract talks are rarely black and white affairs.

Looks a good player, but can't believe Saints will pull the trigger if he's earning more than our own full-backs surely? 🤔

Interesting comparison to the flu - there was a huge decrease in flu cases this last winter...why? Unsurprisingly because people were wearing masks, so it does appear to make huge sense to the over 60's (like me) to continue wearing a mask in high risk areas at the very least.

I would hope to be there, but I’m expecting Sky etc to mess with the scheduling once again meaning I can’t get to games. I wouldn’t be surprised to see some continue to wear face masks until it’s clear the virus has been eradicated from society completely and frankly I wouldn’t blame them.

New third kit is one of the best for years!