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Scored at Newcastle too, don't know about assists. He's certainly improved and been decent so far, looks a lot more confident. But to say he's been stunning just wrong. I don't believe for a second that Arsenal are interested in him, then again they did sign Cedric!

That's the most comfortable I can remember feeling at 1-0 in front, especially given our record at holding onto a lead. Leeds really were dire with their key players out, but you can only beat what's in front of you. Salisu was MOTM, dominant performance aside from his brainfart in the second half. Broja, Moi, Romeu and Diallo all very good too. I'm a big critic of Redmond but he had a very good game, so credit where it's due. Still worried about the lack of goals but Broja definitely offers something different, I expect to see him starting more often than not now.

Glad to see Broja starting, but Redmond again ffs.

The commentator was Sam Matterface. 'Nuff said.

Not saying I advocate signing Pelle, but he (and Parma) were in Serie A last season and got relegated (he only joined them in February). Long's goals came while he was on loan at Bournemouth in the Championship.

I have been to many major cities and don't remember many having an approach similar to The Avenue/Common leading directly into the city centre. Often my first opinion on entering other towns and cities is that it is indeed a bit of a shithole. Not saying other cities don't have nice areas of course. As for the city centre, until fairly recently I lived in town and I do agree parts of it are a mess, especially around Bargate and East Street. However things are slowly improving and if not for covid the new Bargate development would be well on the way now which will open up that section of the old walls and be a vast improvement. As mentioned there are the extensive central parks and the new West Quay building set by the walls is very good. When I was living in town I used to enjoy going for morning walks around the old town. Yes it's no Monaco and parts of the centre are scruffy and need work, but a lot of it is really quite pleasant and for a smaller/mid size city I think it holds up pretty well.

It's a shame so many feel the need to trash Southampton. Of course it's far from perfect but has a lot going for it too. I've spent a fair bit of time up north, particularly in Leeds and I would hate to live there personally. Never been to Newcastle so won't comment but I'm sure it has it's fair share of 'chicken shops' etc! The weather alone would be enough to put me off though. I've been living away from Soton now for nearly two years and cannot wait to move back, it's just home. The central parks, the Common, New Forest, even enjoyed Weston Shore and Netley Abbey on a recent visit! And there are loads of nice beaches nearby with the added bonus that it's not always bloody freezing! Agree on the whole though that this country is a dump compared to many others. It's the money that attracts players.

Imo the strikers aren't the main problem, it's the lack of creativity behind them. Yes Arma missed one or two good chances against Utd but aside from that the forwards have been feeding off scraps all season. Redmond, Djenepo, Theo, Moi just consistently let us down with their end product. We badly miss Stu as he can make things happen. Given better service I would back A Armstrong to score at least 8+ goals this season.

I wouldn't take any notice of that thick twat. He only considers us a waste of time as we are not bankrolled by billionaires and thus able to compete with those who are. He talks about 'irrelevant' matches, no match is irrelevant it's just that he and many others in the media only care about the big glory clubs. Football needs the 'have nots' just as much as the 'haves'. Sadly as long as we are lumbered with an invisible disinterested owner who is unable/unwilling to invest in the club, we will continue treading water and likely be relegated sooner rather than later anyway.

I like JWP but really both he and Phillips are pretty bog standard PL midfielders and I don't think there's a lot between them. Phillips did ok at the Euros but imo has been massively overhyped by the media and his speciality seems to be short sideways passes. One of the main problems for England at the Euros was a lack of creativity in midfield. It says more about England's lack of talent in midfield that they are in and around the team imo. Both good solid players but no more than that.

Weird as I think he's been below par this season, that's Southgate for you though. Pleased for Prowsey anyway.

I don't suppose one of those things was actually watching him play by any chance?

I was underwhelmed by his signing, but to write him off after less than one full game in a Saints shirt is pathetic, just as it is to declare someone a huge success after a good debut (Lemina anyone)? He will need time to adapt to the fast pace and physical nature of English football not to mention the complete change in culture. Remember the Torino fans' negative opinion of him were supposedly not so much to do with his performances on the pitch. He at least looks like he is committed to be here and trying to be a success. I'd have much rather we signed a more established CB to go straight into the first team but we didn't, he's here now so let's give him our support. He may well turn out to be crap but at least give the guy a fair crack of the whip.

Whilst Tino has been excellent so far, I just can't comprehend how KWP can be left out of our strongest eleven. Ralph needs to find a solution, whether it's KWP playing instead of Tino or as well as, he's too good to be sat on our bench. To stay on topic, Moi has pleasantly surprised me so far. Whilst he hasn't been spectacular and still lacks pace he does bring a bit of composure and experience on the ball and offers a decent goal threat. At the moment I would say him and Stu once fit for the number tens.

Keith Hackett - VAR was wrong and should have been a penalty https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/19591346.keith-hackett-says-var-completely-wrong-amid-walker-red-card/ Just shows it's all about a subjective opinion, there's no 100% right or wrong.

I've got no love for Ronaldo at all but he was denied two pretty clear cut penalties there. Baffling that VAR didn't at least instruct the ref to look again on the monitor. Justice done in any case.

Ha the BBC report reckons they were noisy throughout. Maybe you were in their Chapel end. 😉 Didn't hear much from our fans tbh.

Fantastic performance, says it all that I'm slightly disappointed with just a point. Not only were we solid defensively but also offered plenty of threat going forward, unfortunately again it's the end product that let us down. Would be churlish to criticise though, they all put in a brilliant effort. Romeu MOTM for me, bossed the midfield and showed great composure in possession. Regarding the penalty I can see why it wasn't given. Walker just got himself across Arma who was already going down. In many ways it was similar to the tackle by Stephens on Fernandes in the buildup to our goal against Man Utd which most agreed wasn't a foul. Really could have gone either way, that said I've no doubt it would have been given at the other end. Credit to Ralph, so far this season he is showing far more flexibility with tactics and has actually got us looking solid at the back which is no mean feat!

Nail on head. It feels a long time since going to St Marys has been enjoyable, in recent years I was going more out of habit and a sense of duty rather than looking forward to it. The break for Covid has broken that habit. Pricing doesn't help but I'm sure there are many who just can't be bothered any more.

I know you love to be pedantic but is it really that difficult to understand? I haven't had and won't be having the jabs, so with vaccine passports I would not be allowed into the stadium. Up until today it has looked very likely passports would be implemented, and still might be by clubs/the PL even if not by government. Therefor I decided not to renew rather than waste hundreds of pounds on something I probably wouldn't be able to use. There were other reasons too but that was the biggest one. That's my three posts so if you still don't get it I can't help. Have a good evening.

Firstly I said main reason, not the only one. Second how is it daft if I literally am banned from getting in? At the time of renewals it seemed almost certain passports would be required. Even if the government don't implement them the PL likely will anyway. As I said, I'm not even missing it much anyway, the whole matchday experience at Saints has become pretty rubbish.

I had a ST there for nearly 20 years but didn't renew this season, mainly because of the vaccine passport nonsense. Can't say I'm missing it that much either, used to be a good atmosphere there but it's got steadily worse over the last few years with more kids/family/tourist types who have no interest in creating any atmosphere. Not to mention our diabolical home record in recent seasons.

Perraud has played two games ffs, he will take time to adjust to a new league. That said he hasn't been bad, just hasn't instantly stood out like Tino. Playing KWP out of position is a sure fire way to piss him off. He was one of our best players last season, there's no need to move or drop him. I'm fed up with us putting square pegs in round holes and now we have more depth there is no reason to do that. Perraud LB, KWP RB, Armstrong in either of the 'ten' positions with Tino either on the right or fresh and ready to come off the bench. At least we have options now but I don't want to see KWP becoming disenchanted.

Newcastle would be nothing without St Maximin, he is such a dangerous player. Quite surprised no bigger clubs have made a move for him. Would have been a travesty if we didn't get at least a point from that but it's the same old defensive frailties costing us along with not taking chances at the other end. Salisu on the whole was immense, and pleasantly surprised by Moi who had a very decent game. Looks like he may give us another viable option in the '10' position. I'm no fan of McCarthy but he did ok too, particularly on crosses and couldn't be blamed for the goals. Thought Romeu had a poor game especially in the first half, very sloppy in possession. All in all not a bad point, just wish we could learn to be more ruthless when on top. Oh and brilliant pressure penalty from Prowsey!

When he signed other journos were reporting it was 'closer to £40m than £25m' so depends who you believe. Either way it was still a great deal, having a very good player here for a couple of years or so then make a big profit. Obviously the higher the better.