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I think it will be really close until the last 10 minutes when Adkins will take off their 3 best players and Saints will score twice. Then Cortese will lead a chorus of 'that's why we let you go' in the away end.

Something along the lines of 'there are other players in the squad I am using and he needs to work harder to get in the team.' More or less saying he's not good enough at the moment.

Fair enough, and yes I agree; death penalty solves nothing.

Well the point is, if it doesn't go over the line, it says nothing! So if it didn't go in, there'd be nothing to show.

Not sure that's really funny, or appropriate on a serious thread.

Nowhere near THE best but while we're discussing some of the best, How about Lambert's 3rd at MK Dons? Admittedly it wasn't a 'bullet' kind of shot but the technique was pretty darn impressive considering the distance and that it was straight from a goal kick.

You heard it here, second, third, fourth or fifth!

Adidas with a new joint Saints & Adidas Megastore in West Quay. You heard it here first!

I guess we probably want a QPR win on Saturday now?

Not the case- most, if not all, of the back passes he kicked out were passed to his right foot. He then took an awful touch that took it across on to his left, which he evidently can't use, so ended up just kicking it straight out with his right. He could have either kicked it 1st time with his right, touched it to the right with his first touch (where possible) or -heaven forbid- kicked it with his left foot. All of which should not be beyond the abilities of any half decent Premier League 'keeper.

Under Adkins I'd have this down as a loss, just because it's Reading. Pochettino however won't give a sh*t who it is we're playing and I can imagine Nigel over compensating for our strengths in the way he sets Reading up whilst MP will just set us up to attack as normal. Quietly confident but would take a draw.

Fulham win to all but confirm QPR's relegation.

Any news in Lallana's injury?

Wasn't Adkins asked the same about Pardew and gave a very similar answer?

Pretty sure he said in an interview that he can't speak Spanish.

IMO it looked like he was trying very hard to get one over on his old club, which led to him trying to take on one too many players a couple of times and was epitomised by him taking a wild shot from 30yards when he had options either side. Was still decent otherwise though.

I didn't think that was a change since Jos started the last game, but I think he's been ok recently. Probably would prefer Fonte though.

Don't think our starting line up is particularly weakened by those changes, which is good. Need Puncheon to perform though or we may lack creativity. Chelsea team isn't their strongest but is still extremely competent.

A bit quite on here! I think a draw would be a very good result.

My main question, if we do sign him, would be 'how much say did Pochettino have in this transfer?". I know we have our committee but we still need players that the manager wants.

I still find it almost inconceivable that he played lower league for so long, considering how good he is.

Errr, I didn't say that .

F*ck me, talk about a drama queen.

Personally don't think Lallana can be given a 9 as he must must must start taking his chances! I admit he had a decent game though.

They may not be quick but I'm sure they're quicker than Yoshida and Hooiveld.