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Ref trying to make it look like he's being nice to Romeu, but actually he's just biding time before giving him a red. Do refs get a bonus for red/yellow cards?

Good starting 11. Especially pleased to see Hojbjerg starting. I think we can do something good today.

Good performance, good win. Nicely done, boys!

Hojbjerg on for Hesketh. The squad is looking stronger again.

Good goal - pleased for Hesketh, had a superb game.

Excellent! Something to look forward to... my stream's on 25 mins at the moment Dammit, jumped to 37 mins. Missed the pen

He's another JWP, much potential.... aaaand that's about it so far. Unlike players such as Martina & Targett who have actually done things.

... and another corner... .. and again...

Palace corner on the left wing

I'd suggest at pro level the strikers aim at narrow targets: bottom left, top right, etc. Coaching youngsters in the past, I found if any were struggling it was mainly cos they were trying too hard to be too perfect, and the slight misses from imperfect strikes (eg. hit the post) affected them more, causing too much effort and subsequent worse results. My tip was: "Just aim at the [centre of the] goal." Any mi****s are more likely to be on target and may possibly squeeze in the corner. Point is, they're giving themselves a greater chance of hitting the target. Pro players hit it hard enough that even slight mi****s are powerful, although it also means wayward shots go further off target (ref: Redmond & Long). Aim at the centre, give yourself a better chance. As confidence comes back, accuracy can be narrowed down. Even MLT said some of his best long-range goals were ones when he aimed at the centre of the goal and the ball then curved away from the keeper: vs Villa and Coventry (I think) are examples. It works. This is football's equivalent of golf's "Just stand up and hit it" rather than over-thinking it, and it works for that sport too.

JRod?

Maybe he didn't want Long to get a 2nd yellow?

I think he will put Redmond in for Tadic and Clasie in for Rom. Otherwise, I'd go with this to start

Just watched MotD. Lots of bad refereeing which affected the scorelines (though debatable whether the overall results were affected). Common theme this season, and not just for us it seems. Hope the refereeing is good for our match v Swansea today...

Yup, pleased with that. Good result, clean sheet. We looked really tidy at times. Confidence back?

Ooh yeah 3-0 JRod, nicely worked move.

JWP getting angry is like watching a puppy get annoyed at a kitten. Naaawww!

Brilliant ball from Hoj, Martina delayed but only cos there was nobody to play it to! COME on Saints!

Another Yoshi mess... sorted by Romeu

Here comes 'Thierry'... ... but who for? I reckon Austin, but... it's sulky Tadic who's off.

Good save, Fraser! Oh dear, Saints, bit lazy there!

Last 10 been a bit sketchy. C'mon Saints, need to perk it up a bit. Maybe time for a sub?

Half time 2-0 That'll do for now

So, if we get another pen now, who takes it? Tadic? Austin? If Dusan was a gent he'd let Austin take it... with his left foot for the 'proper' hat-trick

YEEESSSS!! 2-0 Austin again - nice header. Good cross from Martina