Saint Billy

David Speedie

I think the Itk's on here are gagged so much now that if we care to search the media/internet you can find more or less the same info they have to offer.

That doesn't read well. Hard to believe saints have got involved with this, its not very saintly!.

I might have a moan about them from time to time but I still support them through thick and thin contrary to what you may think.

I'm dreading going tbh.

Any argument you had has gone out of the window with that comment!!. Unbelievable!..........................Jeff!.

As Alpine, not bothered how other sides do, I'm just really worried about saints and hope they avoid the drop.

Really!!

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I don't see it as contradictory, hopefully Les doesn't get involved in formations!. Imo Puel was selected because he was ok with bringing on the youth, minimal spending and not rocking the boat ala Koeman which for me were bigger priorities for Les rather than Puel's management ability which to be honest has a chequered past. Again imo, the formation is a different story but one that is not helping. If Puel conitnues with this formation we will struggle this season even mid table. On another note, our prestige signing is injured plus we will lose him for a long spell playing in a tournament for his country, we have another signing injured for the season, we have rumours of disharmony in the camp and in my eyes we needed another couple of players to strengthen the squad ready for the Europa. I understand that losing Koeman put a spanner in the works but I feel we have generally fooked up!

My problem with all of this is not necessarily the squad although I do think it is a little light, but my issue is with the manager. Alarm bells rang even before he was appointed. As opposed to some on here I was not overly impressed with his previous exploits or what some of the French press and fans were saying. In my view he got the job because he was compliant with Les demands, and then to change the playing system that has been so successful for us in the last few seasons is the death nail in our coffin. As for Boufal, he is an exciting prospect but we still start our next game against Arsenal with the same team that has got us our first free results so for me the transfer window is disappointing, but more importantly my biggest concern is with Les and co's new philosophy and subsequent manager they have appointed.

End of improvement, what happened?

I hope your right but 10th is a bit too optimistic for me.

No not really, the lethargy of the club has left me feeling lethargic, its all a bit dull really.

This!

Who's on limousine watch at St Mary's?

Or it could be Puel being interviewed in his car at St Mary's car park with 20 journalists laying on the floor falling asleep.

Reminds me of Stan Collymore in style and looks.

Is this just a rumour or is there a real possibility?

Agreed, we have got enough injuries to contend with let alone another one who is serial sick note.

There's alot of people hearing rumours on a Sunday night!

Puel, "Can you show me the directions to Southampton Way". Les, " And there was I thinking that you had done The Knowledge".

French Branfoot bit made me larf

Do you know another song ffs.

You do realise that last seasons poor start was with Koeman at the helm dont you?. Meaning that perhaps there was more faith in Koeman sorting the problem out than there is with Puel who is a somewhat unknown quantity and whom seems fixated on playing a system that is obviosly not working.