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I’ll reserve judgement until I see him play for us under Ralph’s system and with the rest of a rejuvenated Saints side. Looks like no lose situation if the loan reports are true. Who knows, at 22 he could develop into a significantly decent RB for us.

Was it Rogers that took some of our lot to Anfield or am I getting muddled? Perhaps he knows something we don’t (!). Sure JV made a mistake against Palace, but come on, most players do and we kept a clean sheet. If there’s little aerial threat in opposition, JV could be considered good enough for a mid-table Prem side given the relatively low price. I think if we are looking to offload it will be for reasons not connected to performance alone.

Not sure the club would see this as the right move and especially at £15m. Think £25m sale to a Prem rival is closer value and anyway it’s more likely we see Yoshi go before Jannick. Do we believe this story from the Mail anyway?

Armstrong my MOTM...was an incredible performance. But to be fair when the team play like that we look superb. 9th - who would have thunk it?!

Wow, wow , wow. Incredible performance and to see out the game like that after the Wolves wobble says much about how Ralph has galvanised the team. Armstrong my MOTM - was everywhere...bossed midfield and gave us an extra strike presence. Special shout for JWP also...he did very well at RB.

Reckon Palace had a plan to crock Cédric....where have all their attacks come from? Yep through Zaha. Reckon JWP said something like “you’re not getting through me either you flake”. Just need to wind him up a bit more, but make sure there’s no chance of him taking a dive in the area. Gotta say, we’re doing much much better than I thought we would. COYR.

I don’t have a problem with Obifemi getting the start over Adams - at least he’s scored and this will be a game where we struggle to form an attack, let alone score. Can see Zaha having a field day. 2-0.

2-0 Palace. We’re looking tired from all the pressing and they’ve got a better squad. Plus looks like we’ll be missing Bednarek.

Absolutely. It has been made reasonably clear that Ralph is looking at full back and centre half positions being strengthened - last time I looked we have two FBs so I think most would think it not unreasonable to believe we’re looking for 2-3 players rather than the possible one. Even if it were two and we ignored the risk of Ings getting nobbled, you can’t help but feel we’re going for the cheap option once again, meaning no lessons learned.

Can’t argue with that to be fair, but there must be better out there now surely?

Have to say the tune has subtlety changed from Ralph and the Board from 2-3 players inbound to just talking about one in. I get there are budgetary limits...why would there not be? But to think that we can ride our luck without quality backup in key positions (e.g. Ings) or indeed improving the squad by buying in better quality than we have, is verging on the reckless. Having said that, Ralph has a real problem keeping the squad players on board when not playing...even senior players such as Yoshida and Long. Tough job, but one I’m confident he can deal with.

Ings and does the Pope wear a funny hat?

I’ve not been impressed in the slightest with Adams, however I have to admit I can see signs of him finding his pace and linking better with the midfield and Ings. Perhaps he does have it in him to kick on and get a goal to move to the next level.

We could snatch a win, but I think a draw is more likely... 1-1.

Outstanding result and more than many would hope dream for.

Looking good. Pirez and others in the home side completely flake over - if our players breath on them they just collapse and the ref isn’t seeing it. Ings soooo unlucky...the second strike to hit the bar was beautifully hit. Would like to see a little more battling from Long and Redmond...compared to Armstrong and JWP they’re not fighting for every ball. Can see them nicking a lucky win at the end as we tire. At 1-1 the next goal will be telling.

The eyes of the World will likely be on this one...let’s face it, last result embarrassment, plucky little Saints clawing their way back up, Lineker and his media mates clambering for another drubbing etc., so it will be a big test of Ralph’s managerial capacity and the players mentality to believe in themselves that will be instrumental in the result. As long as there’s no more than a difference of 2 goals in the score, I think we could say “job done” and my prediction is 3-1 to the Foxes. Having said that, the way we’ve been playing, we might just be able to nick a 1-2 win if very, very lucky.

Oh boy, thank goodness for the youth coming through - most of those senior players should hang their heads in shame. Thought Vokins in particular looked promising again and his goal was very well taken. JWP had an Ok game, but made mistakes that would have been crucified by a better team. Gunn had nothing to do. Yoshi and Vestergaard were just OK, but not great...a mistake waiting to happen. Long was unlucky not to score and as usual worked hard. Romeu was OK, but slow in play...rusty or complacent? Danso, Boufal and Adams were awful...offered next to nothing and made up the numbers. I agree with the comment above that Adams didn’t look too pleased with Vokins goal...he’s missed out again and it’s clearly hurting him. I think his time is up with us.

Rubbish 1st half - thank goodness I didn’t waste money on tickets. Adams STILL looks completely out of his depth with nothing to offer...never making the right moves in the box to anticipate opportunities. Just check out who’s on VAR duty - Mr. “Bias” Moss I believe, so no wonder he ruled what was a VERY close offside against us. Huddersfield have grown more confident as time as moved on and I can see this going to a replay or us being stuffed by a stupid defensive error or on the break. Just hope Ralph gets the team talk right.

Incredible result...totally unexpected but very much welcome! Thought Armstrong made a big difference coming on. JWP had his best game in a Saints shirt. There has been a sea change in Defence.

Think big team mentality will get the better of the officials and so it will be an uphill battle getting anything from this game despite Spurs having a little dip in form. Would love a similar result to Chelsea, but think it will end 1-3.

This was a good point to win...Palace no pushover. On Palace, a good number in that team are cynical cheats in my book...horrible.

Not saying he was not the mustard in the Championship, but he’s not showing signs yet of having the brain of a Prem striker. Rarely gets that would increase his chances of scoring.

Obafemi has his tail up and is full of confidence - put him up top with Ings and Redmond. Keep Armstrong in the midfield with JWP and Hojberg. Defence picks itself. Would like to say we can win this, but it’s at home and Palace under Woy have been very good in attack....just the kind of players we panic against. Wouldn’t like to predict it, but love a 3-1 home win to cap a great festive season of footie.

Was better today, but he’s still not doing enough to look like he understands what to do to score a goal, let alone actually score a goal. I would loan him out and bring through one of the U-23’s that knows how to create chances and shoot.