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I see RM’s latest fitness update doesn’t mention Lallana. Given what he says in these things and what usually happens on match day bear little relation I’ll assume he’s not fit to avoid disappointment later 😆

I bet the bell ringing twat and his mates loved that 🤣

He has started 4 games for Southampton since he arrived, he has made 11 sub appearances, I suspect the minutes played in those barely add up to a full game. He has hit the woodwork what? 3 times? He has fed off scraps as nobody has seemingly worked out a ball at height into the box for a guy at 6ft 7 might be a good idea. His chances to score have been somewhat limited. We aren’t talking Che Adams here where he’s getting five chances a game to score 1 goal. I would love to see him get a start, partner Archer up front and have him as an outlet when we are under pressure but I doubt it will happen as it doesn’t fit Russball. Chris Wood would struggle to score playing RM’s style.

Not for the last 10 or so years it hasn’t been. Jimmy Case would never stay on the pitch long enough to see half time these days

Well it wasn’t great but we hung in there and while Everton might count themselves a bit unlucky with a few chances they had I think we deserved at least a point. I thought Armstrong was poor apart from the goal. I did think RM got his subs just about right today, which was nice 😂

That’s a fkin ridiculous statement to make, he’s a bloody idiot

This is the most disappointing signing we've made this season. After he scored a few for an awful Sheff Utd side I really expected him to bang in a few for us. Wether its due to Russball or the position he plays out wide I dont know but he looks like a Sunday morning player who suffered the night before.

Strangely yes, in sofar as this really is a shit or bust game on many levels.

Have you ever been to a game? The fans turn when it’s a lost cause usually not from the kick off !

I wouldn't say its as bad as its ever been, its probably the most boring and one dimensional tho, as well as the most frustrating as I honestly believe with the correct tactics and subs changes we would have more points than now.

I expected a lot better than we've seen so far.

To be pedantic performances in parts of games have been better, quite good tbf BUT we dont sustain it and even if we do along comes the 60th minute and those subs that weaken and knock the life out of the team.

Cornet is just bloody awful, he almost makes Sulemana look competent. I can’t understand Ugochukwu, Chelsea fans were up in arms when they loaned him out, god knows why !

Just out of interest what specific elements of that crap did you enjoy, bar the final score?

Against Stoke’s reserves yeah, whatever floats your boat I suppose

Nailed on

Lively yeah I guess, but he’s not Premier League standard. Next season I’m sure he’ll score about 15 goals and be a star in the Championship for us.

"Jason? It's Russ, hiya mate, beautiful moment getting rid of Ten Hag, he's not been brave enough. I'm sending you my application form, you know me Jase, we had some truly beautiful times together, well before Lucy came along anyway. Just think what I can do with better players mate, I could make you look a genius for appointing me" !!

yeah, so they cant find anyone, as I said.

I think its literally because they cant find anyone else who would be good enough and fit their criteria.

Its November in a few days, I've been waiting since mid August to "have some fun and be all right" so when does it start ? All the platitudes from Pep and RM probably creaming himself at the "praise" will mean absolutely jack shit if we do not beat Everton and then Wolves. There wont be any hiding place if Everton roll us over next week.

So in other words do you think he's good enough to keep us as a yo-yo club ? He can get us out of The Championship but not keep us in the Prem?

Gotta be brave I guess to make up for his lack of ability

Or saved him for next week if we are 4 or 5 down after the hour.

So he doesn’t bring Lallana on to try and see us through against Leicester but starts him away to Man City? I give up 🤷🏻‍♂️