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Absolutely true. Plus also, I suspect many of our goals have come from poaching following up on a shot. If you don't get a shot off in the first place and test the keeper, the likes of Connolly, Barnie and possibly even Sharp will get slim pickings indeed. I don't think we tested the keeper ONCE in the Brum game and the conditions were such that spills from wet icy gloves would be more likely.

Fox poor display - worse player today at that's before his sending off. Sending off however was a poor decision from the ref. Lamberts free kick at the end was criminally wasted as were at least two of our corners taken short and promptly ended in lost possession. Kelvin made a couple of great saves. Martin continues to impress alongside Fonte - it's going to be tough to drop him in favour of Jos now. Could hardly pick out Sharp on the TV - not sure whether he actually got a touch atall?! Overall, lucky point really because although we passed well, we just don't look like scoring and that's a big worry.

I completely agree with Alpine on this - not enough risk taking with shots on goal. If I didn't know better I would say the players are having their natural ability coached out of them. And Adriansfc is once again wide of the mark - just before his injury, Lallana would cut in from the left on a number of occasions and let one fly - he's scored some very memorable goals in the manner. To say he's typically just a passer of the ball is inaccurate. If I were Adkins I would be telling the players to take a risk and shoot at least 1 in 3 times. Fortune favours the brave Nigel.

Crazy thread. Lee looked every bit the real deal. I get the feeling that once he starts scoring, it's going to be hard to stop him. He has frighteningly good pace.

Yes it is an area that needs strengthening, but only on loan as we will need to reconsider options when we get promoted. I think Martin is showing himself to be a very capable CB in the NPC. Whether any of our main three CB's are capable in the Prem remains to be seen. As far as Seaborne is concerned I don't honestly see him playing in a Saints shirt again, only due to the fact that if/when he returns, he'll not be capable of playing at Prem level.

Very tough fixture - this will seperate the men from the boys as we need to be in their faces 100% of the time. Hard to call - would take a point. 1-2 Saints. And I would love it for Sharp to get the first and then Lee to get one too to open their accounts for Saints.

Utter drivel. He put in a good shift, made a couple of great last minute tackles and almost got a poachers goal. Oh and he's got bags of pace about him. For my money he will only get better with more games, but he should be 3rd in line for a strikers slot IMO.

Good result. Puncheon was excellent. Lallana was good, but is trying to be too clever. We need to move the ball quicker - find channels. I do hope that either Sharp or Lee are given more of a chance to shine by playing into channels rather than lumping it to Lambert all the time or passing it into the net! The ref deserves a medal from Cardiff for that performance - totally bottled two stone-wall pens...Lamberts being so obvious it was comical that the ref didn't give it.

Cannot see Sharp not starting alongside Lambert unless he has been bought in on the understanding that he's Rickies stand-in. Strange thing is, where does that leave Lee, the only international striker in our front line? If I were him, I would be wondering whether I would be getting a game atall!

Done. http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2594184,00.html

Very interesting to see Sharp come in. I am currently managing Saints in Fifa 11, currently sat at 2nd place in NPC and have just signed Sharp in the January window. Started him early January and already he has scored more than Lambert. True story - make of it what you will.

We would be stupid not to bring in a good big CB - preferably with a decent left foot. Jos has made a big difference to the defence.

I always cringe when so called 'experts' on here slate a player because of recent form in another team, especially when said player has been plying his trade in a higher league. You can't judge a player entirely by that standard - a change of manager, playing style and team-mates for example could make all the difference and provide a new lease of life. To think otherwise is immature at best.

There's only one issue with this I need answering - why haven't I been invited yet? Not good enough!

At last he's with us - great news! Welcome Bruce - hope you've got some pace and goals in you!

Mmm, good news this. When I see a determined TEAM performance from him, I will believe it to be GREAT news. We certainly need someone of his experience and drive to bolster the squad. Holmes unfortunately looked worse than I've ever seen him on Monday and it's going to take a long time for Falque to find his place.

Surely what we need is a big targetman to pressure Lambert's position or replace him if he's injured? Once the opposition have figured out how to stop us playing out from the back, there's no plan B if Lambert is not playing and we get caught time and time again because Davis is too damn slow with his distribution (although to be fair quite often none of the team are racing ahead looking for a fast ball out).

I predict we will try to pass the ball into the net tonight. Not enough fit players to run at pace - can't see Guly or Connolly being able to keep up with Falque or De Ridder if one or both them play. Who knows - perhaps Falque is so good he can unlock their defence all on his own? (:

Solent reporting on the story this morning. Looks like he's going to be disciplined to today. Good.

Old news Jason you dipstick. I knew Nicola had banished him to the kids training - he deserves every second of time rotting there until we finally get rid. He'll be plying his trade in the lower leagues when the word gets around about his character.

Yes. Simple as that.

Unless we sign a absolute superstar you'll not see a new starter go straight into the starting 11. Especially one as young as Lee and one that has travelled half-way round the World. Chill people and stop being "look at me" alarmists - he'll be here soon enough.

Wow - we're now 2nd with a game in hand and no Lambert. This game is a tough one but I expect us to win it - let's face it, we're at home. Need some big characters to step up to the mark and really do battle - need to chase down every ball. A big game for us this one.

Bed wetters...

Slightly different?!?!? That is totally different to how I hear him talk every week - week in week out! LOL Nice to hear something about the man as opposed to the sound-bites.