markr27

Could this be a 3-way deal - Hamburg get Downs for reduced cost in exchange for releasing the GK from his loan and Saints picking up the tab for any costs to cancel it early?

Suspect it'll be three at the back, with Manning in that position at half way where he plays it backwards and sideways but the occasional hard hit pass forward. Baz THB Wood Quarshie Jelert Bragg Jander Manning AA Scienza Archer TE may even spring a surprise and play Fellows inside of Archer, or keep Azaz in if he doesn't fancy playing him at Boro on Sunday?

I believe the fitness levels, or lack of them, have been identified by TE. Whether he is allowed to improve them is yet to be seen.

Arrogance. Thought they could just turn up and score a couple of goals to win the game.

THB is out suspended with 5 yellows, so it'll be either Captain Jack or Mr Edwards coming in, as he won't drop a CB.

If Fraser is considered adequate for the RWB role, surely that nullifies any argument that Jelert is too small to be considered a viable option

If everyone is fit.... Bazunu 3 from Srephens/Edwards/Quarshie/Wood/THB Fellows Bragg Jander Welington Azaz Armstrong Scienza Maybe THB will be rested to preserve him from missing the Coventry game (he's on 4 yellows).

Came back on as they walked off here.

Sky stream has gone down here.

Yes, Leo was quite miffed at this and Jack Stephens talked him down as they walked back after Azaz's goal.

Can't foresee any changes unless there are injuries. Maybe Norwich he'll tinker, Bragg for Downes, Edwards/Quarshie in for one of Wood/THB/JS, Welington for Manning etc.

One thing that stuck in the mind was Leo Scienza. He got very miffed when AA grabbed the ball for the free kick attempt on goal early in the 1st half; outstretched arms and shouting towards the bench. Azaz's goal followed shortly after. and Jack Stephens demonstrated a captain's role by sticking an arm around Leo, talking him down and putting any issue to bed as they walked back to restart play. Aribo's performance is another thing that stuck in my head, unfortunately.

If the sun is shining, bring a hat and sunnies, otherwise you'lll see sod all.

Robinson poor, Aribo poor, Romeu miles off it. Repeated long balls to no-one or to Armstrong. Backwards, sideways, backwards, give ball away 90% of the time. Otherwise, it was OK.

Definitely got a retro feeling to this game so far.... sideways, backwards.