Dr. Kucho

On the positive side, we play some nice football at times passing it around. But after that goal all confidence seems to have gone and we struggle to keep the ball. Lallana had a decent start and Ramirez has shown some of his skills. Schneiderlin and Yoshida also having a decent game. Puncheon and Clyne having a poor game and Lambert seems of the pace. For the second half I would think of bringing Rodriguez on for Lambert and maybe Guly for Puncheon. COYR we can do this, lets get our first points of the season!

Hope Gazza has a good game in goal, this is a big gamble from Nigel. Fox is lucky we don't have another LB as his positioning is terrible, hope he has been working on that in training. And as Ramirez, I am looking forward to see some more of his play. COYR we can win this!

------------ Davis ------------ Clyne ---- Fonte --- Yoshida ---- Shaw ------- Cork ----- Schneiderlin Puncheon ---- Ramirez ------ Lallana ------------ Lambert ---------- Subs: Gazza, Richardson, Lee, S Davis, Mayuka, Hooiveld, Rodriguez. Fox's crosses and attacking play are decent but his defending has been shocking, he cuts inside way to early leaving the left open. Fonte and Yoshida seemed to work well together and Jos has been poor at times this season. Left JWP out as he has played some tough games and is still young. Ramirez has to play, he looked ace yesterday.

I really like Adkins and think he deserves more time, something like another 4 matches to get some points. We play nice football, just a shame the defence (Clyne excluded and the verdicts out on Yoshida) is poor. I do think that after this half the thought of another manager might just have crossed Nicola's mind for a moment.

Thats it, I cannot take anymore today it hurts to much, no more stream for me today just SWF so we can share the pain.

COYY!! I dont think I can take another 3-2 defeat. 0-2 to the mighty Saints.

I am very nervous about this one! I hate Arsenal with a passion and cant stand that *#%$ Wenger. I hope we smash them 4-0 with JWP, Lambert, Schneiderlin and Lallana scoring and Shaw playing a blinder at LB. And whilst we are running circles around them with our academy players passing the ball around smoothly, AOC and Walcott are sitting on the bench thinking how it could have been playing for the mighty Saints in the Premier League.

A father at a Ajax game encouraging his son (must be around 4-6 years old) to swear at the opposition using incredibly foul language.

I would stick with the same formation as against Manure, maybe swap Fonte with Yoshida depending on fitness and use different subs. Glad there is a 2 week break as it gives time for the team to reflex on the last few games and focus on our weak points.

Yoshida should start for Fonte, unless he is not 'Saints fit'. Would also like to see Ramirez start but with the game Puncheon had yesterday he deserves to start against Arse.

I feel sick.

Fox, Fonte and Clyne's studs are the weak links in our team. Puncheon, Lallana, Morgan and Rickie having a good game. I'll take this score as a result but have this feeling we might just get a little more out of this game. Clyne should go to LB with Richardson RB, also hope to see Lee and Mayuka some time in the second half

SAF has said he will start with Buttner as Evra injured himself in training. We should take full advantage of this and put loads of pressure on him as he most likely will be their weaker link in defence. Also have this small feeling might just get something out of this game. ---------------- Davis--------------- Clyne ----- Fonte-----Hooiveld----- Shaw ------- Morgan ------ Davis------ Puncheon ----- Lallana ------- Lee --------- Rodriguez------- Subs: Gazza, Yoshida (can he play?, either Seaborne), JWP, Lambert, Richardson, Mayuka, Shaw Lambert to come on for Rodriquez around the 60th min (same tactic as against City)

3 of my mates are season tickets holders at Ajax, and according to them Boilesen has pace, has a good cross, can tackle, is strong and can play CB as LB. The major downside to him is that he is very injury prone, has had many muscle and ankle injuries. They also cant see Ajax selling him for as little as 5 million, if he can shake of his injuries he has the possibility to become a very good player. (the last LB we bought from Ajax was old Jelle van Damme)

Bringing Redkrapp back to St Mary's would be the most stupid thing Cortese could possibly do! (I doubt he would actually do that in a million years) Unless he replaces Adkins with Pep Guardiola, it would be big mistake and a ridiculous thing to do dismissing Nigel.

CB: Yoshida (VVV Venlo) CB: Loan from top Primera Division/Serie A club AM: Ramirez AM: Phillips Sell/loan out Sell: Hammond, Championship club. Loan: Dickson, League one club, season long loan. Loan: De Ridder, Championship club, 3 month loan. Loan: Chambers, Championship club, 6 month loan.

Anyone else having problems with the new OS? After a few seconds on the page it goes blank and says its connecting (and remains like that). I am using Mozilla with ad block.

COYR we can beat them!

Decent first half, Lallana, Guly, Clyne and Schneiderlin looking good. Defence are standing well and the midfield look strong playing the ball around, link up to the attack needs to improve.

The Buttner deal was all down to Buttner, his dad, agent and Vitesse making a mess of it. In a Dutch football magazine (VI) there is report about the whole saga and who did what. If I have the time I will ask a friend to help me translate it, makes a interesting read.

We were ace! I am so proud of all the players, shame we lost due to little defensive error. But most of all WE ARE BACK!

35 minutes to go and I am a nervous wreck, this game is going to be terrible for my health. COYR, great line up and sad to see Rickie on the bench but he will get his chances this season.

Can't wait for tomorrow! Sadly can't watch the game but will be checking my phone every few seconds. Don't expect us to get anything out of this game but as long as we go down fighting and show some nice passing I will be happy. Can't imagine how the players and Adkins must be feeling right now.

Just when you thought the deal was dead, Dutch media are reporting that we have contacted Vitesse again and have renewed are interest in signing Buttner. http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/225921/Nieuw-bod-Southampton-op-verbannen-back-Buttner.htm (VI are usually a well informed source)

Not linked but left back Simon Poulsen CDAJFU. Played 4,5 years for AZ Alkmaar and left at the end of last season, was linked to Valencia, AC Milan and Ajax. Apparently turned Ajax down as he is looking for a club in Spain, Italy or here. (don't look him up on Youtube, they don't have his best moments)